Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
Rich Pitino is a strong hire
Updated:As I understand it, the Minnesota Gophers made a coaching decision just before I left for my annual April vacation….
Read moreWolves 88, Nets 92
Updated:From Brian Murphy/Pioneer Press: Tuesday’s offensively inept 92-88 loss at the Izod Center was their fourth straight as the Wolves…
Read moreThe Winter Classic Goes Retro
Updated:NHL.com As you may already know (because you got screwed when it came to buying tickets), the NHL is slated…
Read morePodcast: Talkin’ trades
Updated:Cross-posted from NBA Outsider I got a chance to talk to Ryne Nelson of SLAMonline, Stu Holdren of NBA Noise, Zach…
Read moreHow Temple’s 2015 Recruiting Class Fits In
Updated:At this point, it’s a breath of fresh air to say the Temple Owls football program is “up and coming.”…
Read moreMonday Links – Packers and Ravens Win On the Road, Pistons Involved In Melo-to-NJ Deal, Jim Joyce Still Haunted By Blown Call, & Chicago Media Can’t Identify Matt Garza
Updated:Enjoy your snow day, SEC. Don’t panic or anything. The Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers both won road playoff…
Read moreGreatest. Article. Ever…and a lot of other stuff
Updated:Want to have some fun today? Check out this gem on Zombie Bob Sanders. I had gone back and forth…
Read moreTop Hits: Your favorite content through July 11
Updated:Here are the top five links on Nittany Lions Den this month according to Google Analytics (through July 11). 1….
Read moreQuestions and Answers: Starring AstroBull from Voodoo 5
Updated:(All female USF fans are this) With a pivotal game with South Florida on the docket for later tonight, AstroBull…
Read moreThe Art Of “Failure”
Updated:Two weeks ago I wrote a piece about the importance of goals and in it I mentioned the need for…
Read moreLinks of the Day 6/22/13
Updated:Hello. Congratulations if you still have electricity. It’s a little post-apocalyptic today in the Twin Cities. The Creepy Sedins are…
Read moreThe Gauntlet
Updated:“I’m looking forward to getting out there, and one, playing defense, two, hitting the baseball, seeing where it’s going to…
Read moreThe PawSox, the Sox, the Braves
Updated:So I attended the game in Pawtucket (WRAP|BOX) against the Indianapolis Indians on Wednesday, and came home to see some…
Read moreBREAKING: Linus Omark has Signed………With the Oilers Updated
Updated:Que the crazy day on the Oilogosphere! Linus Omark has resigned with the Edmonton Oilers. Yes you read that correctly…
Read more2010 MMA Manifesto Pick ‘Em Contest Final Standings
Updated:After much number crunching (thank God for that economics degree!) we have determined the 2010 grand prize winners of The…
Read moreHow good is Howie Kendrick, really?
Updated:By Jonathan Northrop, AngelsWin.com Columnist – While I fully agree with the idea that you can’t truly define a player…
Read moreSaints Nation: NFC South Lines Today
Updated:With the Saints playing tomorrow we’re left to passively watch football and root for other outcomes. The two main games…
Read morePaw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 5/2
Updated:Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams…
Read moreHalo Headlines: Dean Chance passes away, Todd Cunningham claimed on waivers
Updated:The October 12, 2015 edition of Los Angeles Angels news includes the passing of a franchise great, the first transaction…
Read moreA Voice Of Hope: Sonya Bryson’s Love For Family, Community And Helping Others Behind New MS Foundation
Updated:Many people in the Tampa Bay area know the name Sonya Bryson-Kirksey as a retired U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant…
Read moreThis Just In: Redskins Have QB Issues. Choice of Grossman or Beck Is A False Dilemma
Updated:Rex Grossman always had a bi-polar image. There was Good Rex and there was Bad Rex. There was Sexy Rexy…
Read moreReport: Kawhi Leonard not ‘enamored’ about playing with LeBron James
Updated:In the past 24 hours, trade talks have heated up yet again surrounding Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. The Lakers have been aggressive…
Read moreSome Monday Links
Updated:Time to give you some Monday links. One of my employees remains out so I still have to cover for…
Read moreBest of 2014: An Editorial: I HATED THIS SHIT (UFC 170 Edition)
Updated:(As part of our year-end review at Undercard Superstar, we’ll be going through the twenty best columns of the…
Read more2013 Pre-Season Preview: Texas State Bobcats
Updated:2012 Record: 4-8 (2-4 in WAC) Head Coach: Dennis Franchione (197-115-2 All-Time) Stadium: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX (capacity =…
Read moreReport: Blue Jackets offer contract to Vladislav Gavrikov
Updated:Yesterday, I received a tweet in Cyrillic from Anton Vasyatin, and after a quick translation, it showed that Columbus appears to…
Read moreZumaya K’s Milton Bradley With 104 MPH Fastball
Updated:Everyone knows Joel Zumaya can bring the heat. Even after beating Guitar Hero on expert level and having two major…
Read moreSidney Crosby PWNED Darren Dreger Last Night
Updated:(For the record, I have no idea what pwned actually means. I just find it funny) Prior to last night’s…
Read moreReport: Lonzo Ball would be the ‘key piece’ in a trade for LeBron James
Updated:With salary cap implications, signing LeBron James straight up — who makes $33M with Cleveland, would be very difficult. That…
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