Raiders vs Broncos
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 »
Raiders vs Cardinals
They try to say, “It’s the pre-season, it doesn’t matter.” That’s true to an extent. However, it’s very hard to justify a shutout. This is the time of year when the 3rd and 4th quarters can be physically painful to watch. I’ll focus on the first half of the game; because as Lane Kiffin shared in his post game report, a lot of the guys who played in the 2nd half will “unfortunately, not be with the team much longer.”
Raiders vs Cardinals, 24-0 LOSS
- I knew when I hopped on BART an hour before the game it was going to be a light crowd. My trip to the Coliseum is usually a close personal experience with my Raider brethren, including spontaneous cattle calls of “Raaaaaaaaaaaiders.” Continue Reading »
Raiders vs 49ers
I cannot tell you how good it felt to be back in my seat at the Coli. Playing the Niners at home always brings the eyesore of red jerseys popping out against our sea of black. It’s unnatural, and the only way to remedy the situation is to beat them early and send them streaming up the isles before the game clock expires.
We succeeded.
Here is the first of my game reports from the Coliseum for the 2008 Season!
Raiders vs 49rs, 18-6 – WIN
- The Offensive squad was introduced by name for the first time since I can remember. The last two players announced were Justin Fargas and JaMarcus Russell, loud ovation for both. Surprisingly, Javon Continue Reading »
