27 Jun
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Below is an Associated Press clip on the arrest of the guy who robbed Javon Walker. I wrote after the incident that I was more concerned with how this happened than with his injuries. I still feel the same because a cloud of controversy remains over the situation.
“I was just back at my room and at about 5:30 in the [...]
Posted in Raiders by: Christopher Perales
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27 Jun
The Oakland Raiders announced yesterday that they will continue to team up with the California State Parks Foundation to encourage the use of the states’ many parks and beaches.
“State Parks and the Oakland Raiders are already connected through outdoor fitness,” said Ruth Coleman Director of California State Parks. “By continuing to work together to promote [...]
Posted in Fanzone/Tailgating by: Christopher Perales
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27 Jun
Here’s a clip from a site called Gamblers Television.com. I’ve never heard of the site, but they did a good job of putting together a quick overview of JaMarcus Russell’s first season and what the offense will be working with going into training camp. Nothing spectacular, but a nice reminder after a lot of dead time between the end [...]
Posted in Video by: Christopher Perales
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27 Jun
Staying on basketball for a little bit more, I wanted to take a look at the U.S. Olympic squad. Before I get into it, let me just say that it’s hard for me to handle my country losing at anything. Maybe it’s because I spent the first 9 years of my life in a real “Red White [...]
Posted in Off-Topic/Other by: Christopher Perales
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26 Jun
A little break from football to assess the NBA Draft (lottery picks 1-14). I was going to do the entire first round, but decided to end with my Golden State Warriors at pick 14. Here’s how I see it:
Team
1st Round
1. Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose- PG - Memphis: With only minutes before the pick, this selection had already been [...]
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26 Jun
It’s been one thing after another for me since the end of the NFL Draft, but I finally have my life back. While I’ve been busy we’ve launched 3 new Fan-Sided Blogs; devoted to the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. These blogs bring the FSB total to 30 individual sites, only 2 teams away from coverage [...]
Posted in Off-Topic/Other by: Christopher Perales
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17 Jun
If you’ve not heard yet, Javon Walker was robbed and left unconscious on a Las Vegas street early Monday morning. Reports are that Walker is currently in fair condition in Las Vegas with an orbital fracture (broke the bone around his eye). ESPN has been reporting he has “significant injuries,” and although they are reporting [...]
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07 Jun
Since the end of the NFL Draft several things have come up, limiting my time to blog: the flu (lost 5 weekdays), major reports due at school and work (continue to lose free time), family obligations/graduations 3,000 miles away (lost a week), and a change in Internet provider that should’ve taken 2 days, but ended [...]
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