Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
Lazy Saturday evening reading list
Updated:It’s Saturday evening and I’ve parked my lazy ass in front of the computer with a Crown & Coke (in…
Read moreAndrew Bynum Suspended Indefinitely, On the Trading Block
Updated:Bynum’s time in Cleveland may be over.
Read moreA fond farewell…to a new Badgers beginning
Updated:Bittersweet — it seems to be the overarching theme of everything around the Wisconsin Badgers athletic department. After all, how…
Read moreSaints Nation Guru – Week 9 – Titans
Updated:What a game! When you will look up this game write-ups there is no way that any professional post will…
Read moreCanalside wouldn’t be the only beneficiary of the Skyway’s removal
Updated:Run down a list of synonyms for eyesore and you’re bound to check off a number of phrases used to…
Read moreFire Brand flies along with Paul Byrd
Updated:I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Byrd. Byrd, acquired from the Cleveland Indians during the latter part of the 2008 season, served the Red Sox very capably out of the back of the rotation spot and was an integral part in getting the team all the way to a seventh game in the ALCS. Read on…
Read moreSome Quick New Year’s Day Links
Updated:Here at Chez Fang’s Bites, the New Year got off to a bang when my boiler went out. So it’s…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 5-27-10
Updated:Perfect pic to use after it was like 90+ degrees in NYC yesterday. Would you be interested in a Pensblog…
Read moreDear Mom, Russell Wilson Did Not Disrespect The Seattle Seahawks
Updated:After writing about Seattle’s long-term future and the need to secure its franchise quarterback, one of the “commenters” took me…
Read moreAAC Power Rankings: Temple Shoots Up to No. 4 Spot
Updated:AAC Football Fever Power Rankings: Week 2 1. Cincinnati Bearcats (0-0, 0-0 AAC; LW: No. 1) – Last week, Cincinnati started…
Read moreWinter Lands: How To Beat The Rainy Winter-Time Blues
Updated:I’ve been up into the snowy wilderness around Mt. Hood a couple times lately, out in the woods with friends,…
Read moreMidweek Serenity: Coach is right
Updated:I fired my opening salvo last week after a 34-0 victory over Kent State, so it’s hard to load up…
Read moreThe Monday Links or the Return of Dennis & Callahan
Updated:You had a feeling that we would hear the return of John Dennis & Gerry Callahan on WEEI today and…
Read moreFriday Night Insights: B1G Four/Little Ten, Politics, iBelieve Charity Spotlight
Updated:It’s not very often that I pop-off about something without knowing the facts but every couple of weeks I bring…
Read more2016 Tennessee Titans offseason positional analysis: FB
Updated:PROGRAMMING NOTE: If you missed the announcement in the QB positional analysis, I plan to not write here after March…
Read morePackers vs. Vikings: Mushroom Stamp Winner
Updated:It feels fair that Matt Kalil deserves the poop award this week, right? Again, I didn’t bother watching this game…
Read moreFavre Telethon Lacks Donated Dong Photos
Updated:Seen last week at Vikings Gab and at ESPN North’s blog, a recent faux-telethon was shown where Minnesota Vikings left…
Read more30 Teams in 30 Days: Day 14 – Houston Astros
Updated:Quick. Name a player on the 1999 Houston Astros team?……. Buzzz…. I’m guessing most of you were able to say…
Read moreNCAA Tournament Day 2 – West Region
Updated:The higher seeds were victorious on Day 2 in the West Region
Read moreNovember Rain: Steelers Lose
Updated:20 24 Different Manning, similar result. If you’re looking to place the blame on someone for this game, look no…
Read moreAround The Game: Tommy Beer, Basketball Insiders & The Cauldron
Updated:Every now and again, I’ll be catching up with those who call sports or elements of sports their job, profession,…
Read moreMorning Cup of Joe – Amos to Combine, Taliaferro continues magical story
Updated:Penn State sends another player to NFL Scouting Combine. It’s Friday. You made it. Have yourself a Super Bowl. Proud…
Read moreCeltics Considering Playing An Outdoor Game at Fenway Park
Updated:Outdoor Basketball? It may be happening as Celtics president Rich Gotham told The Boston Globe on Monday that he has…
Read moreUrban Meyer Website Generates Lots of Interest
Updated:The website www.FireCoachMeyer.com has generated lots of interest in the college football world and while it’s unlikely the Gators make…
Read moreNHL Fail: Pateryn Won’t Pay For Cheap Shot On Johnson
Updated:Canadiens defenseman Greg Pateryn won’t face a hearing following a cheap shot hit he administered to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson…
Read moreVeteran quarterback options for the Titans revisited
Updated:We looked at this before, and now that the draft is over, it’s time to look at it again. Now…
Read moreOut of the Batter’s Box [5.17.2012] – Hector Luna grand slam gives Phillies some swagger
Updated:Hector Luna’s grand slam in the ninth inning put the cherry on top of a fine evening for the Phillies…
Read moreJust Who Is Benoit Pouliot
Updated:The summer of size continued for the Edmonton Oilers on July 1st free agent frenzy day, The Oilers signed defenseman…
Read moreHow to Keep KAT Happy: 3 Simple Steps
Updated:Just recently, did a Hoops Provider co-blogger relay a report that Karl-Anthony Towns is “not in a good place” with his current…
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