Archive for August, 2008

Aug23rd

Marcus The G.O.A.T.

AUTHOR: Zach | IN: NFL, Raiders | COMMENTS: 2 Comments

Marcus Allen was recently voted the top Raider of all time over on ESPN, despite finishing up with those nasty Chefs. It is hard to disagree, however, because Marcus did it about as well as anybody ever, Silver and Black or otherwise.
1) Who is the greatest player in Raiders history?
57.8% Marcus Allen, RB (1982-92):
Nearly 13,000 yards rushing-receiving, NFL’s No. 2 with 123 rushing TDs.
13.5% Tim Brown, WR (1988-2004):
Heisman Trophy success story who was one of NFL’s best. Had nine 1,000-yards seasons.
9.8% Howie Long, DE (1981-93):
Second-round surprise piled up 84 sacks and eight Pro Bowls in 13 seasons.
6.7% Ken Stabler, QB (1970-79):
”The Snake” [...]

Aug21st

Silver And Black Seats!

AUTHOR: Zach | IN: Fanzone/Tailgating, Raiders | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

If you’re a Raiders fan in Oakland and don’t want to miss any of the home games, check out Coast to Coast Tickets for regular season Oakland Raiders tickets (and if we get a miracle, Raiders playoff tickets ). If we don’t get that miracle, then cheap football tickets

Aug11th

Raiders-Niners Highlights

AUTHOR: Zach | IN: Raiders | COMMENTS: 2 Comments

Aug11th

McFadden Behind The Scenes Of “Madden Nation”

AUTHOR: Zach | IN: Raiders | COMMENTS: None Yet

Aug2nd

Javon Walker wants to retire

AUTHOR: Zach | IN: Raiders | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

ESPN has a source telling them that on Thursday Javon Walker asked to return the $11 million dollar signing bonus he received, and told the Oakland Raiders he was done playing football.
Walker is said to have told the Raiders he hasn’t been happy with his performance during training camp, but without stating any other details, ESPN says that Al Davis convinced Walker not to retire.
I’ve said week after week that there’s just something wrong with this guy.  Although I still don’t know what is going on in his head or his life, nor do I really care to know, it [...]