Twenty minutes after all the players and coaches headed into the locker room, my section was scattered with a handful of us, sitting silently. We occasionally looked at each other and shook our heads in disbelief. I watched how quickly the field crew removed the cameras, sideline equipment and signage. They worked almost as quickly as the Chargers, who removed all hope from our stands just an hour earlier.

Oakland vs San Diego, 28-18 LOSS

• The walk across the overpass from BART to the Coliseum a maze of bodies, ticket scalpers and merchandise vendors. There wasn’t much chatter today, and the vibe was tense. A vendor on the right had a display of various Barack Obama pins. Continue Reading »

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Before the kickoff of each NFL season, us fans of each 32 teams stand on fairly even ground. We’ve all seen worst-to-first, we’ve all seen the dynasties fall, we’ve all see miracles happen on the gridiron. We each believe our team can achieve the pinnacle. It’s a beautiful illusion that paints a picture of hope. For Raider fans, this illusion can be mistake for reality.

Oakland vs Denver, 44-14 LOSS

• We were favored to win the game. On paper, we seemed to have the advantage. Our tough defense could certainly shut down Cutler and his rookie WR, Royal. The game was a sellout. 62,762 fans present to launch our 2008-9 season in appropriate style. Continue Reading »

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