Published on: 28th September, 2010
Sebastian Janikowski had a difficult day during the Raiders-Cardinal game on Sept. 26. One bad day, however, should not overshadow the outstanding performance of a player. In honor of George Blanda and in an effort to encourage Sebastian Janikowski, this article is posted. Janikowski and the Raider Nation will always remember that his kick ...Published on: 11th September, 2010
Sometimes I browse sports magazines in the bookstore. On page 74, of a publication titled, "2010 Football Preview," I noticed this annoying headline: "Oakland Raiders: No Longer a Joking Matter." First, there has never been a time that the Oakland Raiders were a joking matter, although I admit there have been ...Published on: 3rd September, 2010
If anyone is concerned about the depth chart, you can feel better when you look at the Oakland Raiders quarterback position. Jason Campbell is the starting quarterback. Kyle Boller and Bruce Gradkowski played in the Sept. 2 game and they both did a great job. There is no doubt that there is ...Published on: 31st August, 2010
A cup with the Oakland Raiders logo was set on a desk. Students began to tell the professor what they saw. Here are some of the responses: One student said he saw a depressed man. A student said he saw a very aggressive man. Another student said he saw a man who had been beheaded. Another ...Published on: 26th August, 2010
Foreword Bob Carroll of the Professional Football Reseachers Association carefully watched over the production of the article, "A Gleam of Dawn" written a couple of years ago. He also did the illustration of Warren Wells. "A Gleam of Dawn" was written under my real name. It is republished in an attempt to share ...Published on: 25th August, 2010
Sometimes things just happen and there is nothing you can do about it. Already during preseason, the headlines highlight the injuries and fatigue issues with some of the Oakland Raiders. Could the frequency of fatigue and injuries be minimized, possibly, by better strength and conditioning training? Looking at the data for ...Published on: 24th August, 2010
A Quiz 1. What is the name of the man who coached the Oakland Raiders for 10 years? 2. What is the name of the man who coached the Raiders for nine years? 3. How long did Art Shell coach the Oakland Raiders? 4. How long did Jon Gruden coach the Oakland Raiders? These are ...Published on: 20th August, 2010
This Is Only a Test Now is the time for another test of the new defensive and offensive lines of the Oakland Raiders. Using a model to see if there can be a measure of "stamina" of teams is a challenge. Looking also at comparisons to simply describe what is and to ...Published on: 14th August, 2010
The Oakland Raiders and the Raider Nation are a learning community. We study. We work. We play hard. We strategize. We think. We learn from each other. I learned from outstanding writers like Leroy Watson, Raider Card Addict, David Wilson, Brent, Bret, and others. That's what it's all about. Learning is ...Published on: 13th August, 2010
Make no mistake, the Oakland Raiders have work to do. And guess what? They are going to do it. There is an old saying: "They said it couldn't be done." Some of us in the Raider Nation shift the paradigm to say: "All things are possible, if we only believe." Look at what has been ...