Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
AU vs USC recap…
Good article on espn and check out the video when you click here. Also a reader of LOHD gave us…
Read moreStay or Go: Mike Lowell
One of the most interesting players to follow closely this off-season will be Mike Lowell. The veteran, glove-savvy third baseman…
Read moreIowa’s biggest weakness
Jim Tressel and company does not need me to tell them what Iowa’s weaknesses are. They already know. But since…
Read moreLet’s Kick Some Booty!
Greatings Coug lovers as well as the mighty Brinkhater army! Hope you’re all having a good week! In terms of…
Read moreGameday Preview of da Tigers vs. da Gamecocks…
Let’s hope USC has more luck than this gamecock….
Read moreQB Change for the HUSKIES
In Huskies football news this week, Coach Randy Edsall has announced that Matt Bonislawski will replace the ineffective DJ Hernandez…
Read moreGamecocks v Auburn preview
7:45 ESPNWilliams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SCAuburn -14 O/U 37 By the fifth game of the season, everyone is starting to get…
Read moreFinding Pitching
JOSH BECKETT / TSN.COM The season of Josh Beckett has now drawn to a close with his 33rd start of…
Read moreBig Ten rankings, four weeks in
Personally, I LOVE looking over statistics, doing a little analyzing, and seeing what comes as a pleasant surprise. Since I’ve…
Read more9/27: (Two Game) Sweep (of the Devil Rays)!
Tim Corcoran (4-9, 4.73 @ Josh Beckett (16-10, 4.82) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (60-97) @ Boston Red Sox (84-73) 7:05…
Read moreOffseason Chat
Earlier this morning, Jeff Garcia and I got on IM and the topic of our chat turned to the Spurs,…
Read moreRandy Moss & Terrell Owens
Well with all the tabloid hype from TO trying to take his life and Randy Moss having his baby or…
Read moreWeek 3 Rants
For better or worse, I had a full docket of games this weekend, and even better (or worse) I had…
Read more9/26: Welcome to Third Place
Jason Hammel (0-4, 7.01) @ Curt Schilling (14-7, 4.01) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (60-96) @ Boston Red Sox (83-71) 7:05…
Read moreMeeting my quota
While I will strive to NOT post boring stuff just for the sake of posting, I want to make a…
Read more2 days away – Gamecocks v Auburn
The question of the week, should I place a wager on the USC/ Auburn game. 14 points is a pretty…
Read moreWelcome Back Saints
Welcome back to the New Orleans Saints to New Orleans as tonight the Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons in…
Read moreFirst and Third
KEVIN YOUKILIS / BOSTON.COM Kevin Youkilis is on pace for 578 at-bats, which will more than double his total major…
Read moreWould You Sign My Melon?
It’s been a busy week here at the Times. I’ve watched so much football this weekend, that I can’t even…
Read moreSidney Rice gets some SEC love
Congrats Mr. Rice, even thought it was against FAU. We can build on it for this Thursday SEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER…
Read moreSwing and a miss in Golf
Ryder Cup….or should it be called the European Cup?Even with Tiger Woods getting to pick his partner and finishing with…
Read morePesky’s Pole To Be Officially Dedicated
In honor of Johnny Pesky’s 87th birthday, the Boston Red Sox will officially dedicate the Right Field foul pole affectionately…
Read moreMonday Sports Talk
Here is some more talk of coach’s on the hot seat…..let’s look at the ACC. We already talked about Bowden…
Read morePredictions
Back in February, Firebrand writers and readers collaborated to establish one bold prediction for some key Red Sox players this…
Read moreHEED THE DAWGFATHER, PUPPY LOVERS
Anyone who knows Northwest College football, knows and remembers the famous Don James addage: “when you get to the endzone,…
Read moreI GOT LINKED TO ON DEADSPIN!!!!!
Now that that’s out of the way, I’ll tell you why, and extend a special welcome to anyone who actually…
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