Oakland Raiders: We Love and Respect Both Young and Old
Published on: 9th April, 2010
After reading " Military Service Credit for Federal Civilian Retirement" , I was reminded of the situation imposed on some NFL players during the era when America had a mandatory draft into the United States military. There were a few good men who had their careers interrupted in the NFL, causing a gap ...Oakland Raiders’ Triad For Victory
Published on: 9th April, 2010
It takes three to tango. How can you say that a quarterback is good or bad if the wide receiver and offense or defense are not functioning properly? It seems to me that in order to approach more victories, at least there must be an improvement in a triad of a good ...Oakland Raiders: Preparation, Passion, Perserverance, Perpetuity, Power
Published on: 8th April, 2010
The game of professional football is a game of power. The question is: do the young Oakland Raiders give deep thought to the characteristics of what it takes to have power? The young Oakland Raiders need a lesson on what it takes to become powerful, which is not necessarily popular. Now, power may not translate ...Oakland Raiders Who Play Beyond the Love Of Money
Published on: 7th April, 2010
This article is designed to stimulate a process to uncover those Oakland Raiders who are in the game for the love of money, and solely for that reason. Have you ever gotten the feeling that some of these guys do what it takes to get the job, then after they get the ...Look and See: Run Oakland Raiders, Run!
Published on: 5th April, 2010
While shopping at a large grocery store, I saw a children's book titled "Dick and Jane." It reminded me of a primary reader in the early years. It also reminded me of the basic qualities that some of the senior Oakland Raiders had during their best years in the NFL. The children's book was ...Praiseworthy is the Oakland Raider Who Does Not Walk, Stand, Sit with Bad Folks
Published on: 4th April, 2010
One of my BR colleagues made reference to praying for the Oakland Raiders. Well, that is a good idea. Yesterday, I spent time with my family and we looked at a movie called "Love and Basketball." One thing I can tell you: the script of the movie had an honest line about the ...K.I.S.S.S.: Keep It Simple Sports Scholars in Raider Nation
Published on: 4th April, 2010
One thing most people like about simulations is that you can study the reactions of the process, algorithm or methodology by tweaking a few variables at a time. Often you can study the Oakland Raiders' situation to know what works best: change the quarterback, change a coach, change a owner or change ...Oakland Raiders in Need of Resurrection
Published on: 3rd April, 2010
The Oakland Raiders need a resurrection of their historical position of leadership, respect and glory in the NFL. What tradition are you practicing this weekend? One that many are celebrating is called Resurrection Sunday. As a life application, it is a day when people and things are redeemed. It is a day ...Is Al Davis Bull Headed, Somewhat Like Paul Westhead?
Published on: 3rd April, 2010
Paul Westhead probably doesn't care if the media calls him "bull headed." I just heard this tag on him a few minutes ago on television. I immediately thought that bull headed is probably what some people call Al Davis. Maybe that's what it takes these days. Why do I say this? Well, Westhead ...Michael Shelton Aims to Be a Part of Pro Day in 2011
Published on: 3rd April, 2010
Over the years, the Oakland Raiders have been tagged as a team who gives guys a "second chance." This tag has been attached to Texas Southern University (TSU) in Houston. The tag that Michael Shelton, a defensive end in college, has given TSU is what helped this writer make a connection with the supportive environment ...Featured Sponsors
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