Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
It’s Smelley time
Spurrier said after practice tonight that Smelley will start at quarterback Thursday night at Vanderbilt. More on the Story –…
Read moreBOS 7, BAL 4: Young guns charge up Sox
Jeff Bailey notched a solo-homer in the second, Dustin Pedroia collected two hits and two RBI’s, and Jed Lowrie walked…
Read moreTonight’s Red Sox Lineup 9/1 vs. Baltimore
Jacoby Ellsbury, RF Dustin Pedroia, 2B David Ortiz, DH Kevin Youkilis, 3B Jason Bay, LF Jed Lowrie, SS Jason Varitek,…
Read moreFox Sports, the Southeast and the Future of TV Deals
Two announcements regarding TV deals came out of the Southeast division this week and neither of them featured good news….
Read moreRyan’s NFL Preview: NFC North
On this Labor day, we’re going to go ahead and take a look at the division most Victorians will have…
Read moreTom O’Brien on the Carolina D
By now we all know that NC State didn’t come close in the 34-0 lose to the Gamecocks. NCSU’s most…
Read more9/1: Playoff push time
Prev. Gm: Baltimore Orioles (63-73) @ Boston Red Sox (79-57) Garrett Olson (8-6, 6.38) @ Paul Byrd (9-11, 4.55) 7:05…
Read moreSome Labor Day Holiday Links
Before I have to head out to the office (again, my day has been planned for me), I’ll provide you…
Read moreSteve’s NFL Preview: NFC North
The NFC North has a lot of crazy storylines going on. The Brett Favre saga was probably the top headline…
Read moreBrewers lose Sheets then the game
Monday was not a good afternoon if you’re a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers. Ben Sheets left the game after…
Read moreLinks of the Day 9/1/08
Australia is the new punting factory. C.C. Sabathia pitched a 1/2 hitter yesterday. If Gustav costs the Twins the postseason,…
Read moreShhhhh… Be vewy, vewy quiet…We’s huntin wabbits…
This is interesting. Dan Feldman from the Michigan Daily writes… The Michigan Marching Band will no longer play music between…
Read moreIs There Really That Much Improvement in Week Two?
For WSU, it’s time to look forward. Saturday’s loss is gone, and hopefully lessons were learned. The coach-speak of week…
Read morePaw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 9/1
UConn Huskies quarterback Tyler Lorenzen’s opening game was a fluke. John Silver grades the Huskies performance in the opener. Svetlana…
Read moreColon To Make Last Rehab Start Today
At 1:05 eastern today, Bartolo Colon will make his last rehab start for the PawSox before rejoining the Red Sox….
Read moreHappy Labor Day
In honor of Labor Day, I’m not laboring on this site. I’ll see you all tomorrow. Here’s four videos of…
Read moreAFC Wrap-up
Well, we finally finished our season previews. Here’s a brief recap along with our playoff predictions. Ian’s Predictions:AFC EastPatriots (14-2)Bills…
Read moreWho will be the gameday inactives?
Now that the Titans have finalized the 53-man roster, or at least what will likely be the 53-man for Week…
Read moreBlogpoll. Week One Draft
Here is the early ballot submitted by your emperor, The Subway Domer. Rank Team Delta 1 Ohio State — 2…
Read moreQuick Tidbit…
I generally don’t endorse ANYTHING by ESPN, but I do use their College Football page a lot for general information…
Read moreBagpipe Monday… The March of War
No surprise. People want Hammond out and Rick James to bitch slap the nation. (Apparently, a dead musician brings more…
Read moreSunday Night Linkage
After being out most of the day and having a very late dinner, I’m catching up on a couple of…
Read moreHere’s $49… Sign Here Please
I don't know why things like this still tweak me… but they do. Athletes show up at malls, stores, trade…
Read moreESPN Doesn’t Get It, Part XVIII
Paul Pierce's dominating performance in the NBA Finals is already ancient history, at least to the scribes over at ESPN….
Read moreLars Anderson talks baseball with Fire Brand
Lars Anderson, the top position player prospect for the Red Sox, is currently demolishing Double-A at the young age of…
Read moreCWS 4, BOS 2: Sox can’t complete sweep
Gavin Floyd improved to 15-6 pitching 6 2/3’s innings of work against Tim Wakefield who turned in his 17th quality…
Read moreThe Eddie Bane Connection – August Edition
Eddie Bane chatted live with Angelswin.com members in this month’s edition of “The Bane Connection”. Let’s find out what was…
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