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Happy Fathers Day Raider Nation!

Shane Schilperoort — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:54:17 +0000

On this glorious day for those of us who are Dads, and for the men that shaped our lives, we celebrate. The memories come flooding back to me of the moments that I was able to have with my Father. See, I lost him on January 26th of this year. It’s been a rough time, but I know how lucky I am to have enjoyed the time we had together. He taught me how to be a man, a hard worker, and a Dad. Without him, I’m not sure where I would be today. I do know that I wouldn’t be here talking to Raider Nation in this capacity.

Another thing I gained from my Dad was passion. I remember one time he said, “If you love what you’re doing, you’re doing it right. Give it everything and it will give back to you.” This is where I derive my passion for all things in life. From the man who was my Father, Thomas Wayne Schilperoort.

So I ask you, Raider Nation, to give something to Just Blog Baby. Send me your comments about the best moments you can remember with your fathers. Let me know who they are or were, and let me know how they shaped your lives.

Yes Raider Nation, that’s me in the Kenny Stabler shirt 30 years ago with Dad, Mom, and my little Brother. I want to know my readers, and I think my readers have a right to know me better. This is our way to connect with those who support Just Blog Baby. In the end, we are all part of Raider Nation, and the Nation is created equal.

Reality Check at Running Back

Gregory Simon — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:20:17 +0000

What’s up Raider Nation? As I sit here in front of my computer in my Raider sandals and my Jim Otto 00 jersey, I can’t wait for some football. I’m dying! I think about my Raiders every day. Today I was thinking about our running back situation. Darren McFadden point blank is a stud running back. (I’m not telling you all something you already know, am I?) The thing is, DMC need some support, in a bad way. If you think that Taiwan Jones is ready and a capable backup you need to put down the pipe and the PS3 controller. Taiwan Jones looks to be 180 pounds soaking wet and runs straight up like Eric Dickerson. That running combination will lead to the start of his new found clip board technician carrier. (Harvey Williams 2.0)

Photo Associated Press

The Raiders have 4 running backs in camp. Unless we sign someone, trade for someone or find a diamond in the ruff, we are in trouble. Our RB roster is a who’s who of “who the hell is he”. We traded off unproven lineman Bruce Campbell to the Panthers for Mike Goodsen (aka Butterfingers Goodsen). Did Raider Reggie see something in him that we didn’t. I sure hope so.

With the likes of Cedric Benson and Ryan Grant still out there as free agents, the Raiders priority should be to protect DMC. I mean we lost our last half of the season because we were without DMC’s talent. (Ask Hue Jackson about that.) We need a healthy DMC. We need depth at running back. I need to put on more than my sandals and my Jim Otto jersey!!!

Greg Simon

Staff Writer for JBB

@simonizr

JBB Is Looking For A Few Good Writers

Chris Shellcroft — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:55:08 +0000

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It’s going to be a big 2012 for the Oakland Raiders so naturally it will be the same here at JBB. That’s why we’re looking to expand our reach to all the members of Raider Nation worldwide by adding to our great team of writers.

If you’re at all interested in blogging for the FanSided Sports Network, sharing your opinion on all things Raider or just looking for a chance to make your voice heard then take a moment and fill out the application here.