Articles by Alan Draper (245814)

What Should UConn Football Fans Look Forward to This Season?
Updated:Being a sports fan in the state of Connecticut is tough. The lack of a professional baseball, football and basketball…
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Mini Pony of the Day 8-2-10
Updated:Thanks to Doug for these cool guys. They’re from Manheim, PA. Doug has definitely sent in probably almost 100 mini…
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Can Matt Flynn Be In MVP Running This Season?
Updated:Can you see Matt Flynn in the running for MVP in the up coming season? The possibility of him putting…
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Rajon An All Star Too?
Updated:In an argument that sounds amazingly like the one we’ve been making for months, Steve Bulpett says in today’s Herald…
Read moreShootout goal yet another sign of Voracek’s fast start
Updated:PHILADELPHIA – Jake Voracek started… then paused. He didn’t have a plan — perhaps because he was recently ran over…
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Under the radar Kawhi Leonard Trade Possibilities
Updated:Now that free agency has started to wind down, the biggest headline out there remains “who will trade for Kawhi…
Read moreNLD Football Podcast – The Nittanyville and Joe Paterno Statue Episode
Updated:The statue may be coming down, but for how long? Photo: Kevin McGuire This is what we will call the…
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VOTE NOW! Pops Needsah Nickname!
Updated:Who is he? Nana Papa Yaw Dwene Mensah-Bonsu Whether it’s a combination of the Raps being that bad this year…
Read moreTHON Night at Phillies game scheduled for July 30
Updated:James Franklin has already thrown out the first pitch at a New York Yankees game this season, thanks to Penn…
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ESPN College Sports Press Releases
Updated:I’m going to combine one college football release and tack to two college basketball-related releases from ESPN. I do this…
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Keep Voting For Us!!
Updated:You guys are awesome. We, as 6 seed in the header challenge, have now won twice. Let’s KEEP IT GOING!…
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WR Brandon Lloyd’s available: Should the Tennessee Titans be interested?
Updated:Thanks to Kenny Britt’s unfortunate season-ending knee injury, the Titans are without the services of their most dangerous weapon at…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 8-20-10
Updated:Thanks to Angela and Clark for this. They sent like 10 pictures, so you’ll get to see the rest as…
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Collin Sexton Player Profile
Updated:Strengths Jumper: Shows promise, glimpses of NBA range Defense: Elite! Tenacious on-ball defender who’s D is contagious, off-ball D is…
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Our Thursday Links
Updated:Let’s do some linkage. I can’t understand why I can’t get anything done today. Anyway, let’s get going. USA Today’s…
Read moreSelig Experience Message: Seeking Corporate Welfare is Heroic
Updated:The multimedia Selig Experience opened at Miller Park on Friday, the latest and most attention-demanding measure to perpetually honor the…
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On volleyball’s long-term future in North America
Updated:Grow the game. We say that a lot, don’t we? Grow the game. We who love volleyball want nothing more…
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A Look Back at Jon’s Bold Predictions
Updated:Before the 2016-17 season began, I wrote a post listing several bold predictions about the Oilers. I also added an…
Read moreAwards Season: Yadier Molina Wins Gold Glove
Updated:I thought about just going back to 2013 and pulling up the post about Yadier Molina winning the Gold Glove…
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Rangers @ Avalanche (Game 20) – Open Game Night Thread
Updated:The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Colorado Avalanche (10-7-1) at the Pepsi Center starting at 9:00 p.m. For a…
Read moreDave Dombrowski’s Offseason Splashes will Make or Break October for Boston Red Sox
Updated:On the heels of finishing in the American League East basement three times in four years, the Boston Red Sox…
Read moreSaints have gone with a complete revamp of the safety position
Updated:We know Rob Ryan loves his safeties. I also know that I’ve been frustrated and disgusted with the Saints’ safety…
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Nate McLouth Rules
Updated:Aren’t the Penguins playing tonight? Then why the Pirates post? Despite my love for the Penguins (especially during playoff time),…
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Sometimes the jokes just write themselves……
Updated:From The “M-Den”, the University of Michigan’s official merchandise store online….on the page entitled “Championship Merchandise”, it reads “Sorry, No…
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The Road to 17: 2000
Updated:The Road to 17 is a longer-form look at each losing season that the Pirates have had since their last…
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Warcraft Wednesdays: Getting to Know Tripping Icarus
Updated:We already know that Minnesota Vikings punter, Chris Kluwe, is a pretty awesome guy. While most people may like him…
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Hot Trot: The Time Is Now
Updated:We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to announce that, as Evan takes a breather, Sam Killay of RaysTalk takes the…
Read moreOutback Bowl Preview: Georgia vs Michigan State
Updated:Who: Georgia Bulldogs vs Michigan State Spartans Where: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida) When: Monday, Jan 2nd at 1:00 PM…
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The Nuggets Are Fully Committed To Bolstering Their Offensive Firepower
Updated:For a franchise that hasn’t experienced a ton of postseason success, the Nuggets, led by their young pact of hungry…
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