Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
You’re my boy, Drew!
At least for now. J.D. Drew hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning giving Boston an…
Read moreThe Cleveland-Denver rivalry lives!
Here’s what I’m hoping happens tonight. I hope that Cleveland wins convincingly over Boston, and the media continues to talk…
Read moreVandy Stuns Gamecocks
USC losses 17-6 to Vanderbilt. USC is the 15th team ranked in the top 10 to lose this year —…
Read moreJon Toews Will Destroy Your Life and Take No Prisoners in Doing So
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Read moreSamuels will be needed Sunday
Chris Samuels has quietly put together his best season as a pro thus far. But perhaps the greatest task in…
Read moreChampionships
Was just listening to Russo on WFAN rip the Yankees for letting go of Torre. Look, Russo is a phony…
Read moreThe Proverbial “Wet Blanket” on Coaching Change??
So we had a little fun yesterday, beginning a series of potential coaching replacements for Bill Doba. But guess what?…
Read more10/20: Put Up Or Shut Up- Part II
@ Oct. 20 GAME 6 – ALCS 2007 Fausto Carmona (0-0, 9.00) @ Curt Schilling (0-0, 9.64) Fenway Park (Boston,…
Read moreSome Saturday Links
Good morning and I’m in a bit of a rush as I’m trying to do this before I have to…
Read more99 Years of Cub Losses
The curse continues! After being swept by the D-backs, this video chronicles the last 99 years of Chicago Cub futility…
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Here’s another Manning-Unitas piece (Sheesh, John! You are pulling them in from freaking Canada? Nice work). If you are interested…
Read moreto Plaxico or not to Plaxico
Burress will be going on 6 days rest for the ankle vs. 8 days for the prev contest. By his…
Read moreLate Friday Night Update
Ok, I’ve seen enough news to warrant an update tonight. Let’s go. Starting out with Neil Best of Newsday who…
Read moreWolves Updates 10/20
From Patrick Reusse/Star Tribune: The front office hopes to upgrade this new roster’s profile substantially starting Monday, when it will…
Read moreWeekend Viewing Picks
Saturday, October 20Damages marathon – FX, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.PGA Tour/Fry’s Electronic Open, 3rd Round – Golf Channel, 4…
Read morePreseason: Wolves 113, Pacers 110 2OT
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Unbeaten met winless Friday, and the Timberwolves left Conseco Fieldhouse late in the evening with their…
Read moreIn Curt we trust
Josh Beckett owned the Cleveland Indians pitching for 8 innings, tying a post season high in strikeouts with 11, gave…
Read moreTitans vs Texans: Keys to victory
The city of Houstons NFL past and present collide on Sunday as the former Oilers/Titans (3-2) face the Texans (3-3)…
Read moreKeys to a Gamecock Win vs. Vandy
5 Keys to a Win vs. Vandy for the Gamecocks: 1. USC must continue to make the most of scoring…
Read moreFrom the mailbag…
There is a real badge of honor to being young enough to be a 1st generation Colts fan in Indianapolis….
Read moreThe NHL is doing just fine, thank you
In the most recent issue of ESPN the Magazine, (the October 22nd edition with Willie Parker on the cover) Peter…
Read moreMini Pony Of The Day: 10-19-07
We like to imagine that these two are hunting a tiny fox, completely ignoring the diminutive law passed by the…
Read moreThe Daily Sniper: Your National Nightmare is Over
News and notes from last night’s action… The Thrashers are mildly enthusiastic about their first win.Gregory Smith/AP Atlanta 5, NY…
Read moreCollege Football Viewing Picks for 10/20/07 (All Times Eastern)
College Gameday (live from Lexington, KY) – ESPN, 10 a.m.Penn State at Indiana – ESPN, noonIowa at Purdue – ESPN2,…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College Football/Louisville at UConn – ESPN, 8 p.m.College Hockey/North Dakota at BC – CSTV, 8 p.m.20/20/ – ABC, 8 p.m.Friday…
Read moreGive credit where credit is due
LZ Granderson of Page 2 has a nice, short editorial comment today. I couldn’t agree with him more. He summarizes…
Read moreFriday Update
I’ll give you an update this afternoon as I’m listening to WFAN’s Mike and the Mad Dog online. To say…
Read moreStill Alive
Man, another game for the ages from Josh Beckett. His performance has been truly astounding. Last night’s eight innings pitched,…
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