Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
Switzer Joins Fox’s Pregame Show
Looks like former Cowboys Coach, Barry Swizter, will be joining Jimmy Johnson and the rest of the crew on Fox’s…
Read moreDown goes Wallace
University of South Carolina reserve tailback Bobby Wallace will miss five to six weeks after fracturing his right clavicle (shoulder)….
Read moreCards best Brewers a la ’82
The Milwaukee Brewers paid homage to their 1982 AL Pennant winning brethren…then their 2007 version followed with the same result,…
Read more7 Things for the Twins to do this offseason
In case you haven’t noticed, I have been a little ornery lately. The Twins have been playing like crap, something…
Read moreReview of Real Sports for August 14, 2007
Here’s the review of Real Sports that aired on HBO tonight. Segment #1 – Banned Bryant Gumbel interviewed Adam “Pacman”…
Read moreIntroducing 18 Questions
Today we unveil our newest (hopefully) recurring article, 18 Questions. Each week or so, we hope to do an interview…
Read more2007-08 Preseason Foreplay: Phoenix Coyotes
It’s a little under seven weeks until the 2007-08 NHL season opens in London, England on September 29th (blimey!) and…
Read moreRed Sox winners in ninth
Jon Lester returned home to Fenway Park for the first time after battling cancer, but that was not the only…
Read more8/15: Brooms?
August 15th, 2007 GAME THREAD Tampa Bay Devil Rays (45-74) @ Boston Red Sox (72-47) Andy Sonnanstine, RHP (1-8, 6.35)…
Read moreDeboer gone, Ellis next?
Rob DeBoer has agreed to step down as South Carolina’s sideline reporter while embroiled in a federal lawsuit that alleges…
Read moreJust for Kicks: Folk Will Win
I’m calling it now, rookie Nick Folk will win the kicking battle. Yes Gramatica, has been doing well in all…
Read more’07 Angelswin Prospect Hotlist, 19th Edition
1. Kendry Morlaes, 1B, Class AAA Salt Lake BeesOH THERE IT IS! Kendry finally got off the homerless snide at…
Read moreTMQ’s AFC preview
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrookpreview/070814&sportCat=nfl&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab2pos1 Gregg Easterbrook’s TMQ, which now resides on ESPN.com’s Page 2 is a favorite of ours. Not so much for…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
Tampa Bay at Red Sox – NESN, 7 p.m.America’s Got Talent (final performances) – NBC, 8 p.m.Big Brother 8 –…
Read moreWFAN Hires Boomer and Craig for Morning Show
Lost in the shuffle in the Dennis & Callahan lockout and the death of Phil Rizzuto is the news that…
Read morePaw Prints: Starting QB Named
Back on Saturday, UCONN football head coach Randy Edsall said there was no timetable as to naming a starting quarterback…
Read moreSpeaking Loudly
I just finished Quiet Strength. I realize that I’m a tad slow, but since I just got back to the…
Read morePSaMP on an Island
Sorry for the lack of posting so far today. My internet won't connect. I'm not ignoring you on purpose. I…
Read moreInjury bug biten’ SC Football Team
Bobby Wallace hurt his right shoulder (bruise?) but should be okay according to reports. This could open up some PT…
Read morePhil Rizzuto, 1917-2007
Former New York Yankees shortstop and broadcaster Phil Rizzuto passed away at the age of 89 today. While old school…
Read moreIt’s Tuesday or Day 2 of the D & C Lockout
I turned on WEEI this morning to see if the contract dispute between the radio station and morning show hosts…
Read moreAlternative Blog Subtitles
This is what happens when you Google ‘Alternative Blog Subtitles’. Pokemon on crack. Graceland.tv After that long winded and thought…
Read morePac-10 Previews are Rolling
The Biggest Shoes to Fill, Impact Frosh and Most Underrated Pac-10 pieces are now live at AOL. I went with…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 8-13-07
I didn’t get a mini pony for my birthday, so these horses will have to do. I like their hats.
Read more8/14: Breathing Room
August 14th, 2007 GAME THREAD Tampa Bay Devil Rays (45-73) @ Boston Red Sox (71-47) Scott Kazmir, LHP (9-7, 3.58)…
Read moreJon Lester’s Fenway debut; should he remain in majors?
Jon Lester is making his Fenway debut tonight, and should get a very loud standing ovation for his triumphant return…
Read moreWait ’til Next Year
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/10286653 Two things to take away from this otherwise pedestrian effort from Vic Carucci: 1) LT has never won a…
Read moreEvan Brunell interviewed about MVN
A bit of non-Red Sox news here… as you may or may not know, in addition to running this Red…
Read moreWakefield picks up slipping Red Sox
Tim Wakefield made Manager Terry Francona’s decision in how to use his bullpen in this game by pitching for 8…
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