Published on: 16th July, 2011
Recently, I read a very well-written article on the lockout and the issues that relate to retired NFL players before 1993. I agree with Ms. Spencer's perspective, and I responded in the comment strand. I wrote: "I am inspired by your work and perspective on this issue. I also hope ...Published on: 9th July, 2011
The NFL lockout has certainly interrupted the opportunity for the new coaches in the Oakland Raiders' franchise to get their collaboration strengthened and synchronized to build the 2011 team. Since there has been no direct contact with the new Oakland Raiders and since about 53.3 percent of the coaching staff is ...Published on: 15th February, 2011
Foreword This article was written in 2009, and I was fascinated with the career of Rod Woodson at that time. Now that the Oakland Raiders have hired him to coach the young Oakland Raiders, we can expect more of his type to be developed under his leadership and coaching in 2011. The Article—Revisited It was ...Published on: 18th December, 2010
Nothing is impossible. The timing is what makes the difference. When I started writing about the Oakland Raiders I thought it would make sense to research a college team as well. Most of my students are interested in both college and professional football. The Oakland Raiders are my favorite because of the ...Published on: 24th November, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving, Oakland Raiders and Raider Nation. The pilgrims were thankful for all that they accomplished in early American history. We ought to be thankful that the Raiders have a 5-5 record and six more games left in the 2010 season. We realize that victories are accomplished one step at a time. ...Published on: 20th November, 2010
One writer assumes that the frustration of the Pittsburgh Steelers losing the home game against the Patriots will be so forceful that they will overcome the Oakland Raiders. Au contraire, the Oakland Raiders are carrying a level of frustration to be transformed to having the "guts and wits" to defeat the ...Published on: 31st October, 2010
Hallelujah! We won, again. Now the comments about the inconsistency of the Oakland Raiders will be diminished. Actually, what else can you do but smile? I know you have been ridiculed on your job, at home, on the golf course and in the gym about being an Oakland Raiders fan. What are ...Published on: 31st October, 2010
Some of you are probably saying that those of us who believe that the Oakland Raiders are going to beat the mess out of the Seattle Seahawks are a little crazy to think that way. As much as I love to talk about numbers, this time it is important for the ...Published on: 24th October, 2010
The first five minutes were exciting and powerful. Did it stop? No. Two touchdowns in a matter of minutes. The Oakland Raiders kept the touchdowns coming until they broke the franchise record. Wow! I don't know exactly what made the difference, but a lot of us are grateful that the performance was superb. This ...Published on: 17th October, 2010
Were you encouraged during the first half of the game on Oct. 17? It looked like the Oakland Raiders where doing a pretty good job of keeping the San Francisco 49ers from making too many points. After halftime, things changed. It's almost as if the Oakland Raiders have a bi-polar personality. ...