Articles by Alan Draper (245814)

Justin Tuck Quietly Among NFL’s Best DE in 2013
Updated:Some in the media and (what seems like) many Giants fans view Justin Tuck as a shell of himself…
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The Daily Quickie: March 1st
Updated:Devils Stuff David Clarkson and Dainius Zubrus confirmed they received warning calls Tuesday from NHL Senior Vice President of Player…
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Amukamara Injured; Patrick Retires
Updated:Rookie Prince Amukamara, the Giants first round selection, is OUT INDEFINETLY. During practice Saturday evening, Amukamara broke a bone in…
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Game Rewind: Eli Manning
Updated:We reviewed all 35 of the significant Eli Manning plays to get a better understanding of the game the Giants QB played on…
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Brandon Jacobs and Tom Coughlin
Updated:Second string running back Brandon Jacobs is unhappy. On Friday, Jacobs publicly expressed his thoughts about being demoted. “To be in…
Read moreHalo Headlines: Santiago could be traded; Quintin Berry signed
Updated:The December 9, 2015 edition of Los Angeles Angels news includes another lefty starter getting attention on the trade front, the…
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Manningham on his way out; Osi likely stay
Updated:Opposing teams will make Eli Manning go to someone else. Because WR Mario Manningham, one of the Giants’ heroes from…
Read moreTheNYRBlog’s 20 Thoughts: Goalies on Parade
Updated:Chin-up Blueshirts Nation, we’re another week closer to Rangers training camp! While AV and co. haven’t made headlines in a…
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Will to fight
Updated:Banks spoke in his weekly spot on WFAN yesterday to discuss déjà vu’ in the Bayou. He starts out by…
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Now We Begin Moving On
Updated:Thursday was a time to reflect on the many positives left behind by Joe Paterno as more than 12,000 fans,…
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Training Camp Begins
Updated:With training camp about to begin, the Giants were not going to let themselves be held hostage by an Osi…
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The Devils’ Sports Page – September 17, 2010
Updated:Here in time to get you through the first real day of Devils’ training camp, The Devils’ Sports Page, bringing…
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Nnamdi to the Eagles; Burress chat; and Weatherford
Updated:A new Eagle has landed in Philly. The under the radar Philadelphia Eagles have nabbed Nnamdi Asomugha. For the past several…
Read moreRobert Griffin III is once again the NFL’s most interesting QB project
Updated:Robert Griffin III looked like he had a secure home with the Cleveland Browns and a chance to act as…
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Turning points of the game
Updated:These two plays helped the Redskins defeat the Giants. 1. Ryan Kerrigan’s 9 yard interception return for a touchdown. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8obQpk3ZK4&w=560&h=345]…
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“In the end, the Giants got their man back — and at a very good price.”
Updated:Only Ben Bernanke can print money. The rest of us have to earn it. Yesterday we praised Jerry Reese for…
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Giants Roundup
Updated:Since winning and then celebrating Super Bowl XLVI, things have simmered down for the Giants. In the meantime, let us…
Read more2018 Offensive Improvement
Updated:How does the 2018 NY Giants Offense improve vs 2017? Let us count the ways. The cynical among us can…
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Yankee press office tells players to be more like Russell Wilson than Cam Newton. But what about Yankee brass?
Updated:Isn’t it ironic? (Cue Alanis Morrissette song!) The Yankees’ PR/media team recently held their annual training sessions advising players how…
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GET OUT THE VOTE!
Updated:VOTE FOR THE BEST FOOTBALL BLOG. Click on this link, scroll down for “Best Football Blog 2010” and vote for Ultimate NYG….
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Will Osi Umenyiora Play on Sunday?
Updated:1) Will Osi be back from injury this week to face the Eagles? There are conflicting views. Coughlin says he is ready…
Read moreWeek 2 Jump to Conclusions Mat-OL, TE, LB Edition
Updated:This week we will be including the full play-by-play grade sheet to supplement the leap towards conclusions. They can be…
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Former Sacramento King Terrence Williams takes his game to China
Updated:The former lottery pick signs with Guangdong Southern Tigers of the CBA.
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Devils Week 7 Ups and Downs
Updated:Goalies: M. Brodeur – A Win, a loss and a shootout loss. I thought he played decently this week although…
Read moreA ‘Rigid, Joyless Man’: Joe Girardi Is Acting Like a Weasel Over the A-Rod Issue
Updated:I’ve been writing about Alex Rodriguez since 2006 in this space. And I’ve NEVER seen the media be on his…
Read moreLos Angeles Lakers: What the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Draft trade means for L.A.
Updated:The Philadelphia 76ers already shook up the NBA Draft ahead of the June 22 start. The Sixers traded the No….
Read moreColangelo leaves Philly, capping the league’s most absurd season
Updated:Anonymous Twitter accounts cost Philadelphia 76’ers GM Bryan Colangelo his job. Let the absurdity of that wash over you for…
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Austin In and Cofield out
Updated:With newly drafted DT Marvin Austin on the roster, DT Barry Cofield will no longer wear blue. A recent article from…
Read moreCould Dwayne Haskins’ Inner Circle Affect His Draft Stock?
Updated:An awkward interview regarding Dwayne Haskins’ inner circle went down recently. Former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins decided to declare…
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