Articles by Alan Draper (246319)

Boucher: Tampa Bay Lightning Olympic Primer
Updated:The Winter Olympics in Sochi officially kicked off today. The men’s hockey tournament is still a few days away to…
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Igor Olshansky Signs 4yr Deal
Updated:The Cowboys moved quickly on signing veteran DE Igor Olshansky to a 4yr deal for $18million, $8million guaranteed. I talked…
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Morning Cup of Joe – THON raises $13 million, PSU recruit wins Mr. PA Football
Updated:THON once again shows the best Penn State has to offer. Penn State is home to Mr. PA Football. Handing…
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Thursday Afternoon Update
Updated:Ok, let’s do a mini-update. I’ll do a full blown update tonight. Let’s start with Sports Business blogger extraordinaire Darren…
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Saints Nation: Saints Reportedly Add Fullback Jason McKie to Roster
Updated:ESPN Chicago has reported word that the Saints have signed recently released Bear fullback Jason McKie (link). McKie was originally…
Read moreSixers News Roundup: Okafor, Saric and More
Updated:More Okafor Trade Rumors Once again, the Okafor trade rumor mill has become active. This time, CSN New England reports…
Read moreEdmonton Journal writer really thinks the Blues are after Ryan Miller
Updated:Another day, another Ryan Miller trade rumor. After the Blues were crushed 7-1 by the New Jersey Devils, Jim Matheson…
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Lightning Curse Breaker Checklist
Updated:Sweet. I did it again. I am a massive jinx. The Penguins beat the Lightning, 4-1 last night. Now, I’m…
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Lisa’s Baseball Bloggers Alliance AL Rookie of the Year picks
Updated:I did a Baseball Bloggers Alliance ballot for the AL Rookie of the Year. Here are my picks: 1. Andrew…
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2011 Pre-Season Preview: Wyoming Cowboys
Updated:2010 Record: (3-9, 1-7 in MWC) Head Coach: Dave Christensen (10-15, 5-11 in the MWC) Last Bowl Game: 2009 Season…
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Celtics To Honor Lester
Updated:BostonSportz passes along word that Jon Lester will be honored tonight as a “Hero Among Us”. That will be one…
Read moreSummary Of Bolts Activity Prior To Free Agent Frenzy
Updated:The Tampa Bay Lightning has been a busy bunch since the NHL Draft ended on Saturday afternoon. In summary, the…
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Nourish Thyself
Updated:At this very moment, you are capable of achieving greatness. Hold that thought, mull it over for moment, and now…
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Javier Vazquez trade: Does NL East have mercy rule for Mets?
Updated:The only good things that have happened for the Mets this offseason are the Phillies getting rid of Cliff Lee…
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Wolves Updates 12/5
Updated:From Brian Murphy/Pioneer Press: Assistant Jerry Sichting assumed coaching duties Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after the Wolves…
Read moreSports Talk Or Life Lessons
Updated:How many times have you started talking about the Portland Trail Blazers and got a blank stare in return? If…
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Is Polian to blame?
Updated:Mock has a rational answer It is completely fair to say that Bill Polian and the Colts front office has…
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What Are SMU’s Top 5 Wins of the June Jones Era?
Updated:Now that June Jones’ career at SMU has come to a close, it gives us a chance to reflect on…
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Book Review: Don’t Put Me In Coach
Updated:Walk-on benchwarmers have a special kinship amongst them, so it’s not surprising that I enjoyed Mark Titus’s Don’t Put Me…
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Wolves Updates 10/10 Part 2
Updated:Two new Wolves blogs: Scott Henneboehle takes over for Anthony at Wolves Watch. Twolves Rube Nation has a nice collection…
Read moreDon’t Tape Me Bro
Updated:You might have missed this last night. And who could blame you, since you were probably watching the Mets get…
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Report: Johnny Damon will be a Detroit Tiger
Updated:[pic via BYB comments] The All-Star outfielder who once sold his soul to play for the Jankees has reportedly agreed…
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Mini Pony of the Day 10-7-08
Updated:Thanks to reader Matt who sent this one in. The baby one is badass, and the bigger one looks like…
Read moreNittany Minute: Time to see what James Franklin can do
Updated:Today marks the official relaunch of The Nittany Minute, a video blog series focusing on Penn State football. Rather than…
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Wait, what? Marathon Deaths Reflect Poorly on Detroit? Huh?
Updated:People not from the state of Michigan sure do LOVE to rag on it. I don’t know what the state,…
Read moreThree reasons the Toronto Raptors won the Kawhi Leonard trade
Updated:This morning, we all woke up to another Woj bomb as Kawhi Leonard was sent to the Toronto Raptors along…
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Farewell to Francisco Cervelli – for now, at least
Updated:Since Jose Molina was activated before last night’s game, Francisco Cervelli was sent to AAA. The catcher, who had never…
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Guest article: Titans Offensive Play Breakdown vs Jaguars
Updated:Thanks to Tom, a friend and regular reader of Total Titans, who often adds insightful comments to my articles. He’s…
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Out of the Cellar Part One: The Ceiling
Updated:Greetings Cougar Nation. I hope you all are having a great week–the last before GAME WEEK!!!! Well, today, I start…
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