31 Oct
We’re halfway through the 2009 season and it’s time to take stock in the Oakland Raiders.
Instead of issuing grades, I’ll keep it simple and pay homage to Halloween.
JaMarcus Russell – Trick
If this was supposed to be his make or break year, it’s safe to say so far he’s broken the seal on that bust label.
Mario [...]
Posted in Grades, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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31 Oct
The Ten Most Frightfully Bad Sports Franchises – What is worse than being a Clipper fan? Try rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yikes!
The Ten Best Sports-Inspired Halloween Costumes for 2009 – Don’t have any ideas for your Halloween costume this year? Don’t trip! The Best View is the sports fan’s one-stop-shop for the most original [...]
Posted in Link Dump, Off-Topic/Other by: Chris Shellcroft
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30 Oct
Is he a bust? Is he a prodigy? Is he uncaring? Is he even-keeled? Is he a follower? Is he a leader?
With each passing week, we get more questions than answers about JaMarcus Russell.
His performance thus far in ’09 has given his stock a strong endorsement to sell. However, his coaches and teammates still seem [...]
Posted in Commentary, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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29 Oct
It might come as a shock to some, but there was once a point in time when the Raiders and Chargers actually had a rivalry. Sure, the Silver and Black beat the Bolts more often than not, but that didn’t stop both fan bases from exchanging verbal jabs throughout the week leading up to the [...]
Posted in Commentary, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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27 Oct
A blind man could have seen what was coming on Sunday. There were no secrets. The world knew the Jets were going to take the pressure off struggling rookie Mark Sanchez by giving Thomas Jones, Leon Washington and Shonn Greene the rock over and over again.
Surprise! The Raiders couldn’t stop the most basic of running [...]
Posted in Raiders, Recaps by: Chris Shellcroft
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24 Oct
Tom Cable is a no frills kind of guy who coaches a no frills kind of football team. His Oakland Raiders aren’t going to sell many tickets on the strength of their highlight reels, but his team sure can fill a lot more seats if they can notch another win at home.
On Sunday, the New [...]
Posted in Preview, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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23 Oct
Blogs With Balls – Video Recap
Interview with Lincoln Kennedy – Trench Fantasy Blog
Raider’s Pigeon in Madden 2010 – Outside the Boxscore
Nobody believes in the Raiders except the Raiders – Mario Henderson’s Blog
A Timeline of the sexed up stories involving ESPN – Detroit4Lyfe
Cedric the Complainer – Not Qualified to Comment
10 Things to do during a bye [...]
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23 Oct
Citing a lack of evidence and inconsistencies in the story told by accuser Randy Hanson, the Napa District Attorney has decided not to pursue a case against Tom Cable.
Now, the non-distracted Raiders can get back to their business at hand.
The announcement made on Thursday afternoon brings the two month media saga to a close.
While Cable [...]
Posted in News, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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