Published on: 26th December, 2009
Tensions build up near the end of the season when teams like the Cleveland Browns and the Oakland Raiders need a respectable finish at the end of the season. Data for the last three games in the seasons 2004 through 2008 show an interesting pattern. The pattern of the wins-losses is ...Published on: 25th December, 2009
Friendships Through Thick and Thin Forty-seven years ago, a young, handsome man said "Hello" to a slim, strutting young lady in the hallway of the Nabrit Science building on a university campus in the Southwest part of the United States. A friendship started and it has lasted through thick and thin, gaps and breaks, ...Published on: 24th December, 2009
If you are not pleased with your progress in 2009, several college students in Texas are willing to give advice. They have sent a message to the Oakland Raiders: "Play harder, work smarter." Here are a few quotes from students ranging from 18 to 30 years old. Quotes for Oakland Raiders and Coach ...Published on: 18th December, 2009
On Dec. 16, 2009, a medical doctor said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” This quote comes from Seneca, a Roman Stoic philosopher. The reference to a doctor makes us think about people with ailments. What is the connection? Our beloved Oakland Raiders have an ailment because of the patterns of poor ...Published on: 13th December, 2009
Not everyone has sentiments for both the Oakland Raiders and the L. A. Raiders. Venny Boy likes the Los Angeles Raiders best. Damali: How long have you been an Oakland Raiders fan? Venny Boy: I have been a fan for 21 years. Damali: Why do you like the Oakland Raiders? Venny Boy: What first ...Published on: 11th December, 2009
What is the probability of the Oakland Raiders winning two consecutive games? Will it happen and can it happen? I believe so. Bruce Gradkowski has brought "spunk" onto the playing field. He functions well under pressure, as demonstrated in the game with the Steelers. It's clear to some fans that more data is ...Published on: 7th December, 2009
A Framework Donald P. Moss defines "foreshadow" in the following passage: "Foreshadows are remarkable narrative mechanics God included in the Bible to reveal the future. Foreshadows serve as hidden manna in the same way as parables are hidden messages of God revealed by the Holy Spirit to Spirit filled believers. "Foreshadows and parables ...Published on: 5th December, 2009
One of the Bleacher writers said something like this: "Why are we writing on here (Bleacher Report's Oakland Raiders' page) since there is so little that can be said?" I thought, "We can IMPROVE!" I am not the only one who is struggling with the repeated losses of the Oakland Raiders. In fact, ...Published on: 5th December, 2009
Early on this Dec. 5th morning, the question came to me: Can you walk in Al Davis' shoes? Coached, owned, or been a commissioner? The question is the title of the article. Here is the framework. Years ago, I worked for the first African American in Texas who was officially recognized as ...Published on: 3rd December, 2009
If a team's age of existence made a difference in the quality of its performance, then the Pittsburgh Steelers should have the advantage in the Week 13 game with the Oakland Raiders. However, being older does not necessarily make one more competent. The Pittsburgh Steelers were founded in 1933, which would make ...