Tom Cable: Good, Better, Best Comparisons with Selected Two-Year Coaches
Published on: 7th November, 2009
Is Tom Cable the best NFL coach during his two-year tenure with the Oakland Raiders? Are others doing better during their two-year tenure? The focus of this article is to do selective comparisons of Tom Cable with other NFL coaches with only two years experience in the head coach position. First, Tom ...Sports Writing Inspires a Search For Insights, Revelation, Illumination
Published on: 4th November, 2009
When a man's face is lined deeply, it prompts me to wonder where has he been, what has he accomplished, and how he feels about his life. The code name for the man above is JCI. He is pensive. He is smart. He shows emotion only during certain, very private circumstances. I ...Interview With an Ordinary Oakland Raider Fan
Published on: 3rd November, 2009
It's time for a survey. Rather than assume people think a certain way, it is better to gather data and make an assessment. I thought I would interview an ordinary fan in a small town. I visited a gentleman who loves professional football. He is a fan of the Oakland Raiders. He ...Oakland Raiders: The Addiction Of Loss, The Recovery Of Win
Published on: 1st November, 2009
Post-game Note: There was dramatic improvement. An indication that the patterns will be changed, soon. JR's ratio was consistent and far better in this game. Keep the faith, Raider Nation. Addictions can sap the life out of a man, his family and his friends. Addictions can sap life out of life. ...Oakland Raiders: Object Lesson From Your First-Grade Teacher
Published on: 31st October, 2009
Let's make it plain and simple. This is your object lesson for today. Look at the blackboard and take good notes: Go Raiders! Get a touchdown, Oakland Raiders. Grab the football and hold on to it. Look at the picture to get an idea of what we are teaching today. This is your ...Oakland Raiders: Be on Guard, Toughen Up
Published on: 29th October, 2009
Research is a good thing. Sometimes, you get a shock when you see the results. I am so curious I spied on the data for the San Diego Chargers. Let's call it reconnaissance. On second thought, it cannot be called spying because the data is in the public domain. The goal of ...Come On Oakland Raiders, Learn From My Generation of Overcomers
Published on: 28th October, 2009
Life is not always a bowl of cherries. Sometimes you'll have hard times; sometimes good times. I started respecting Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders more than 38 years ago. There are several reasons for this respect and support. Davis took some chances on some NFL players who other folks denied opportunity. ...Oakland Raiders: Be Steady, Sturdy, and Study
Published on: 27th October, 2009
I have been steady, and sturdy in my attentiveness to the details of the history of the Oakland Raiders. After a heartbreaking 38-0 loss to the Jets last Sunday, it has become quite easy to identify the Raiders' vulnerability, and what needs to be done against future opponents. If the opponent is ...Oakland Raiders: You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down
Published on: 25th October, 2009
There is a mystery in the Raider Nation. The lesson to be learned is "You can't keep a good man down." This lesson is deep and profound. And, here I go, again, with my perceptions, connections and ongoing research. Sometimes, I believe, something is trying to tell us to wake up. I watched ...Culturally Diverse Raider Tailgate Cyber-Party, Oct. 25, 2009
Published on: 24th October, 2009
Note: One slide show has the sound of fireworks. We are a diverse nation: the Raider Nation. So, this week our menu is diverse. We don't know if any birds are going to play football with us this week. However, we appreciate the historical visitation on last week. Our photo for the article ...Featured Sponsors
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