Oakland Raiders: When Bubbles Burst, It’s Like an NFL Bust
Published on: 14th May, 2010
The history books will record the fact that JaMarcus Russell's bust is one of the biggest in NFL history. In the "Hall of NFL Busts," there are several players: Ryan Leaf Ki-Jana Carter Akili Smith Tony Mandarich Charles Rogers Heath Shuler Blair Thomas The word "bust" reminds me of the phenomena of a bubble. A bubble bursts (in ...The Spirit Of the Oakland Raiders Inspires the WW House Scholarship
Published on: 12th May, 2010
You don't often hear about football players who are good at mathematics and outstanding on the football field. You don't even hear enough about their compassion for others. I have known several of them since I tutored some of the college players during the Sixties. In fact, I met a retired Oakland Raider ...Oakland Raiders: No Shukin and Jivin In 2010, No Shooting The Bull!
Published on: 11th May, 2010
There's nothing wrong with turning it on and turning it off. The language of the streets is often used to make a point. You can be sure the Oakland Raiders use this language in the locker room, and during their leisure moments. Who knows? Tom Cable and Al Davis may ...Oakland Raiders: Getting To Know You
Published on: 11th May, 2010
Some Oakland Raiders get more exposure than others. Here is a list of players who are on the 2010 roster. Let's get to know a little more about them. The target group for this article are those players from colleges in Louisiana, Texas, and California. Why those three states? No reason but one. ...Oakland Raiders: Great Minds Think Alike
Published on: 11th May, 2010
Sometimes it is necessary to re-teach or repeat a lesson in order to assure comprehension and retention. This idea is applied to the Oakland Raiders. A few good grades on draft choices and releasing some players is good, but more lessons need to be learned. A lesson on harmony and on ...Tribute To the Mothers of the Oakland Raiders
Published on: 9th May, 2010
Mother can stand for M, mercy O, optimism T, trust H, heart E, extra and eternal love R, respect and honor I remember a mother, named Mrs. Julia who never gave up on her son. When her son was young he was quiet and seemed shy. Her son would invite me to their warm and loving home, and ...Oakland Raiders: When Players Are Cut, How Does It Impact Families?
Published on: 8th May, 2010
Years ago, a young man who was considered a model athlete had the great fortune of being a first round pick with the Oakland Raiders. Eldridge Dickey was his name. He attended one of the finest high schools in the Houston Independent School District. Dickey was so good in high school that ...Oakland Raiders: Becoming a Bewildered Herd, But They Did Something!
Published on: 8th May, 2010
When things go wrong for too long, the spectators or the Raider Nation, become somewhat like a bewildered herd. In Noam Chomsky's book, titled "Media Control" there are a lot of concepts that seem to need adjustment for 2010. First of all, the Internet is an outlet for public opinion. The men who ...Oakland Raiders’ Fans: Now That JR Is Gone, Let Him Go, Walk On By
Published on: 7th May, 2010
I can't tell you what to do, but my gang and I are moving on. I'm going to make this article short and sweet. It's like the words of Dionne Warwicks' song, "Walk On By." Move on, Raider Nation, move on. One friend said, "He's gone now, leave him alone." Let's talk about the ...Oakland Raiders-San Francisco 49ers: California Dreamin’ the Warmth of Victory
Published on: 6th May, 2010
"Hi neighbor!" is what a Raider Nation fan might say to a 49ers' fan. After all, Oakland Raiders territory and San Francisco 49ers territory are contiguous. They share a boundary. Neighbors, though they may be, have a feud developing, so to speak. The Oakland Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers have a few things ...Featured Sponsors
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