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…
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Down goes Wallace
University of South Carolina reserve tailback Bobby Wallace will miss five to six weeks after fracturing his right clavicle (shoulder)….
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Cards 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,…
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7 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…
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Review 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”…
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Introducing 18 Questions
Today we unveil our newest (hopefully) recurring article, 18 Questions. Each week or so, we hope to do an interview…
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2007-08 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…
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Red Sox winners in ninth
Jon Lester returned home to Fenway Park for the first time after battling cancer, but that was not the only…
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8/15: Brooms?
August 15th, 2007 GAME THREAD Tampa Bay Devil Rays (45-74) @ Boston Red Sox (72-47) Andy Sonnanstine, RHP (1-8, 6.35)…
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Deboer gone, Ellis next?
Rob DeBoer has agreed to step down as South Carolina’s sideline reporter while embroiled in a federal lawsuit that alleges…
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Just 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…
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’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…
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TMQ’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…
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Primetime & 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 –…
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WFAN 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…
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Paw Prints: Starting QB Named
Back on Saturday, UCONN football head coach Randy Edsall said there was no timetable as to naming a starting quarterback…
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Speaking Loudly
I just finished Quiet Strength. I realize that I’m a tad slow, but since I just got back to the…
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PSaMP 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…
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Injury 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…
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Phil Rizzuto, 1917-2007
Former New York Yankees shortstop and broadcaster Phil Rizzuto passed away at the age of 89 today. While old school…
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It’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…
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Alternative Blog Subtitles
This is what happens when you Google ‘Alternative Blog Subtitles’. Pokemon on crack. Graceland.tv After that long winded and thought…
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Pac-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…
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Mini 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.
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8/14: 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)…
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Jon 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…
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Wait ’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…
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Evan 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…
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Wakefield 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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