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"It's all about the quality of bashing, I suppose. A lot of bashing are 'I told you so's' who almost willed this season to happen like this. Then again, a lot of bashers are Raider-Maniacs who just need to vent. "Either way, I ain't giving up on them. I still believe we have not played anywhere near our potential. Still got 12 games...next up Giants...GOOOOOOO RAAAIDEEEEEEEEERS." - quote from a faithful ...

For years, the state of Texas had a motto: "Don't mess with Texas." On Sunday, we are expecting just the opposite. We will negate the motto: The Oakland Raiders are going to mess with the Houston Texans. Before, during and after the game, Raider Nation will be having their tailgate parties, and we will have our cyber-party. So, it's that time again. It's time to cheer our team to victory, and to have ...

What are the core practices for the Oakland Raiders on-field performance? Next week, hundreds of educators and others will convene in Reston, Virginia to discuss, refine and design a list of core practices toáimprove the United States educational system. A reasonable expectation is to raise similar issues in the performance standards of the Oakland Raiders. For example, the educators will be looking at practices such as: 1. Attend to precision 2. Construct viable arguments 3. Make ...

I know this is not a math problem, but Raider Nation, indeed we have a problem. The Oakalnd Raidersáhave not constructed an algorithm for consistent success. At least, not yet. Here is a definition of the term, algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of steps. It seems the Oakland Raiders are still searching for the right combination of plays and strategies ...

A lesson can be learned from the story about Sean TaylorÆs mother. Bruce WatsonÆs article about Donna Junor caught my eye. The story saddened me. I thought, ôShouldnÆt we live within our means, no matter what our children offer us?ö When your son gets a big contract with the NFL, I am sure, if life was a struggle before that great moment, mothers and even fathers are tempted to uproot their lives, ...

I heard his voice one time over the cellphone. He was busy, but he was willing to talk to me. I joined the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) and I wanted sample copies of the newsletters. The day I called the PFRA editor, Bob Carroll, áhis secretary was not in the office. He was an expert in the history of the National Football League (NFL). A few days later I received ...

Raider Nation Lists of Tailgate Recipes While the Oakland Raiders ride the backs of the Broncos, tackle, tame, and tumble them to the ground, we will be looking, cooking, and booking (taking notes on our team's progress). We expect victory. We keep moving. We keep going. This week's menu features: Bret's Dish (with green peas) Dirty Riceá (You can vary the recipe as desired) 6 slices bacon -- diced8 ounces ground pork3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup ...

I like to read the articles the day before the game. It let's me know how folks are thinking. I am going to counter an argument, right now. One article was on the front page of B/R for a hot minute. By the time I finished this opposite opinion, it was not there. It predicted a loss, 20-6. I have an opposing opinion. We are going to watch, fight and prey, and ...

When you study mathematical objects, you can view them locally on intervals, or globally on their entire domain of existence. With this in mind, I decided to look at four NFL teams over the 50-year period of their existence. Each of the teams have played a total of 742 games. Here are a few observations. Oakland has the maximum win-loss percentage of the four teams; the minimum is San Diego. If we rank ...

There is nothing wrong with dreaming. So let's dream on.... In 2007, I saw a delightful movie about two men who desired to do a few things before they checked out of here. It made me think about the Oakland Raiders. Here is our chance to add to our Raider Nation Bucket List. List what you want and, if you are willing, when you want it. I will start the Bucket List, but ...