Please allow me to introduce myself; I’m a man of no wealth and no taste. I’ve been around for so many long, long years, enough to know my Raiders fate. I was around when the legend named Brown had his moment, then went down in pain. Pleased to meet you, hope u guessed my name…

If you haven’t? no big deal.

Most people call me Darth Raider, Lord of the Sith, Master of all evil. Credentials? Since ‘95, I’ve been to every single home game (pre season/regular) in Oakland and don’t intend on missing one. I’m also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; listed as the 2002 greatest fan, participated in countless news segments, am a playable character in a video game, study Raider Football daily, re-watch games weekly and actually physically train to be a professional Oakland Raider (uh, still waiting for the call..).

I’ve also experienced a few away games and speak more louder than you in the northern end zone (which I’ve respectfully named the Dark Side). Hopefully, I qualify for my own blog.
I promise I’ll represent the infamous Raider Nation well. Damn, do I love that Carl Weathers voice-over. “ONE NATION..” “THERE IS NO TOMORROW!!!”

Enough about me and Apollo. How about those last 2 games, empire? Yeah it’s only practice, but I do believe we are heading in the right direction. This team looked a hell of a lot better than last year in pre season. Last year you still had Chuck not watching film, Norv still not bringing out the best in his players, the Tight End was still practically obsolete, the line was still broken, the defensive strategy was still in a state of flux, while Kerry was still being…Kerry.

That was then. This is the present. Now I see (through fogged lenses), a Coach that demands the best from his players, a Defense makin’ more plays than Broadway, new Tight End routes implemented, an O line that gets meaner with every snap, a more consistent Lamont Jordon and finally a mobile, bullet passing Quarterback. That pass on 3 defenders was something this old Sith hasn’t seen since the Gannon days.

Hell, and how can I forget Randy “A game” Moss? Hey Rebels, you know what the man does. He play lights out Football, homey and fears no damn defender in the world. Try to battle? You better bring the whole secondary. Might as well bring the Linebackers and Linemen too…are the fans legal?

The Defense seems to be locking down on the opposition like futuristic Terminators. Sapp? I believed in you when others kept telling me you’re through..done..washed up and headed to the 2nd team by week 2 of last year. And there you were, Friday.. bum rushing the line so that home grown Kirk can come up with the pick. You and Moss are Natural born Killers and Leaders. You guys keep preaching passion and surely you’ll get this team back on it’s feet and headed towards making noise in the Playoffs. Remember, leadership reflects on attitude, Denzal.

Nation, skys the limit with this team. As long as the players keep progressing and keep finding new methods of attack, we can beat ANY team. ANY TEAM! Yeah, I said it. Try to tell me different and I’ll tell you your lack of faith is disturbing, wanker. I might even force grab or get out the Saber, so watch it. You don’t truly know the power of the Dark side, until my Lightsaber pokes you in those troll like eyes, little Rex.

Until next time Nation..you keep it silver and black.
-DR