Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
TBS’ Plans for MLB Hot Corner in 2008
Last October in its first year of airing the MLB playoffs, TBS tried something new by supplying online content to…
Read moreTotal Titans questions and answers with a Vikings writer
We’re going to resume our question and answer exchanges with a fellow MVN blogger this week and I’d like to…
Read moreWednesday’s Hockey News
Here is a quick look at what is happening around the hockey world today. Arkansas Icecats – Jeopardy host Alex…
Read moreYou Like Watching the NFL
Here’s a press release from the National Football League stating three of its games from Week 3 were the three…
Read more9/24: The Hangover
Prev. Gm: Cleveland Indians (79-78) @ Boston Red Sox (92-65) Fausto Carmona (8-7, 5.19) @ Paul Byrd (11-12, 4.53) 7:05…
Read moreSome Wednesday Linkage
I’m dragging this morning after writing my Amazing Race Asia, Episode 2 recap well into the wee morning hours. I’ve…
Read moreIan’s Week 3 Power Rankings
The NFL set things up quite nicely for power rankings this week. So I’m going with the bread and butter…
Read moreA Question For All of You…
Given Notre Dame’s lack of depth at TE as of 9/24/08, would you like to see Weis throw #80 on…
Read moreJoe Flacco is a Muppet
Seriously, this guy is supposed to beat us this week? You can be touted as the Next Ben Roethlisberger all…
Read morePaw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 9/24
Normally the day before a football game preview comes out, I don’t do a daily roundup of UConn Huskies news…
Read moreBlogpoll Ballot Week 4
Rank Team Delta 1 Southern Cal — 2 Oklahoma — 3 Georgia — 4 Alabama 6 5 Missouri — 6…
Read moreShutterfly TRIVIA: 200 hits
The last trivia question revealed that Ken Griffey Jr. was the superstar at the 1999 Home Run Derby that had…
Read moreMad Dog on Chris Paul
Mark Madsen refers to this video of Chris Paul’s tribute to his grandfather as "the best YouTube video ever." …
Read morePaul Wulff Radio Show Recap – Week Five
Week FIVE already? Wow, this thing is going fast. Anyway, this week’s radio show recap. I’ll try and condense it…
Read moreRed Sox Will Retire Pesky’s 6 on Friday
The Boston Red Sox will retire Johnny Pesky’s number 6 on Friday before the Yankee game. I meed Pesky 3…
Read moreWolves Updates 09/24 Part 2
From Chris Tomasson/Rocky Mountain News: Free-agent center David Harrison, a former University of Colorado player, will work out today with…
Read moreExciting win for Brew Crew…but…
…the Crew gained no ground in the Wild Card race, despite a thrilling tie-breaking home run from Prince Fielder in…
Read moreNon-divisional NFL records
After three games we have our first look at the records of each division OUTSIDE of their respective divisions. NFC…
Read moreA Good Omen
As I prepare to board a flight for DC (and then on to Buenos Aires) with my wife, two kids,…
Read moreIt’s gonna happen, and I’ll miss it???
Getting on a plane to California in a couple hours, taking my daughter to Disneyland….so I thought I’d post once…
Read moreYour Obligatory Atlantic Division Preview
Seeing as though we’re only a little more than a week away from the regular season, it’s probably about time…
Read moreRED SOX ARE BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS
With tonight’s win over the Indians the Red Sox have clinched a playoff spot. To add to the fun the…
Read moreSeparated at birth?
Jamey Carroll of CLE and I-Rod of NYY? You decide! Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation http://www.fenwaywest.com
Read moreTuesday Night Stuff
Here are some links for you this evening. Tom Van Riper of Forbes looks at how the financial crunch will…
Read moreThe Marketing Of An 8 Year Old
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV3AAH4_UV4] The story of Marquise Walker is one of the most interesting stories you're going to find. He's 8, and…
Read moreThe Fenway Tour
I have been on the Fenway Park tour every year for the last 5 years and I have to say…
Read moreWakefield adds yet another 6 innings to his resume
Tim Wakefield produced another quality start, turning in another solid, (yet not overwhelming), 6 innings. Except for that 1 inning…
Read moreWolves Updates 09/24
From the Timberwolves site: The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team is partnering with its NBA D-League affiliate the Sioux…
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