Russell responsible for his downfall
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, July 12th, 2010 at 11:33 am in Oakland Raiders.
Vacation is over.
Figured it was a good time to burn the last three weeks of my yearly allotment, with minicamps over and usually little in the way of real news until draft picks begin signing (hello, Jared Veldheer and Bruce Campbell), with the starting gun for the flurry of contracts usually coming around the Fourth of July.
Who knew JaMarcus Russell would still be headline material?
Since I wasn’t on the clock when the Russell arrest went down, I’ll give you a few impressions of the situation and its aftermath, and those of you who are tired of reading anything about Russell feel free to abandon ship here and await news heading into training camp later this month.
– As I mentioned on my Twitter account, Russell’s alleged affinity for cough syrup was a rampant Internet rumor for more than a year. Many readers of this blog sent me e-mails about it. Some of them slipped into the comments and weren’t deleted. Most of my responses to you were that without some sort of documentation, it was off limits.
Russell hasn’t been found guilty of anything _ his attorney seems to think the whole thing will go away _ but an arrest report opened the door to making it news.
– I have a lot of respect for colleague and friend Monte Poole, but we don’t always agree.
Monte’s column which suggested the Raiders may have turned a blind eye to Russell’s problems provoked an angry club response which said they had done what they could to intervene in the “myriad” issues surrounding the quarterback.
No way the Raiders were oblivious.
They’ll never go into detail about what they knew and when they knew it, nor should they.
You think it was an easy thing for Al Davis to authorize Russell’s benching after proclaiming the quarterback would be “great” in the Lane Kiffin letter? There was plenty of speculation that Davis would never bench Russell.
That doesn’t happen unless Davis has information that there’s something else going on beyond poor play and practice habits.
When Russell emerged from the bench and actually led a game-winning drive against Denver on Dec. 20 and still couldn’t re-insert himself into the picture, that’s a pretty good clue the Raiders knew what they were dealing with.
Common sense says the Raiders worked to protect their investment and get Russell straightened out. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was an ultimatum presented around the time of the last minicamp about getting some help, taking a pay cut and attempting to work his way back from the bottom of the depth chart.
They went through this before with another highly-paid Russell. Darrell Russell couldn’t extricate himself from the party scene, and I’ll never forget Davis’ talking about him at a press conference following his departure. Usually stubborn and defiant, Davis sounded almost wistful for a moment, saying, “We just couldn’t win that battle” alluding to Russell’s issues which included drug suspensions.
This was before Darrell Russell was killed an an automobile accident in Southern California.
I’ve said before the Raiders are responsible for putting JaMarcus Russell into a Davis-Kiffin environment that made it difficult for the quarterback to succeed on the field, but the quarterback’s affinity for showing up in TMZ photos in Las Vegas and earning an underground reputation for partying were his choices as an adult to make. It wasn’t the fault of the Raiders, or Russell’s choice of friends. It’s on Russell.
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July 12th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Jerry you are a total dweeb for this….damn JaFARTcus Russell…..He is gone and will never come back unless……well ok never…..Damn that guy….Training Camp is here in less than 3 weeks and we still are stuck on Russell?
Jerry, dont you have other insight to drop on us? Maybe you should go to Kincaid’s and talk to the players that go in frequently and give us a real story
RUSSELL is not a RAIDER…..lets move on please. Sick of that guy and his BS.
July 12th, 2010 at 11:38 am
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July 12th, 2010 at 11:38 am
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July 12th, 2010 at 11:40 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
17 days until training camp …
Here’s the best of Murphy from an NFL.com chat:
“There’s a buzz going around the locker room,” Murphy said. “Everyone is upbeat and ready for the season. I think the buzz is a real buzz — it’s not false enthusiasm. Offseason workouts were great, a lot of guys showed up. I can’t explain this buzz. Everyone is energetic and excited because we all feel we’ll have a great season.”
“Everybody is just going out to practice with the mentality of being a playoff team. It’s at the forefront of everyone’s mind that we’re going to be a playoff team this season.”
Which rookies impressed Murphy the most?
“The standout from the beginning has been McClain. He’s a beast in the middle. He’s still picking things up and learning the defense, but his presence alone is eye-opening. I also like LaMarr Houston, I really like is motor.”
Murphy was also interviewed by Yahoo bloggers:
Q: Talk about your relationship with receivers coach Sanjay Lal – word is, you guys really hit it off in a pre-draft ccouting combine conversation.
A: Yeah, I talked to Sanjay at the combine for awhile. We had talked. I thought they had their receiver who they wanted, so I was just looking for another team. I thought I was going to the Patriots, and the Raiders traded up, traded to that pick. I saw the area code when they called, and I thought, ‘I think I’m going to Cali’, so it kind of all happened fast. The Patriots were really interested. Coach Belichick knows [Florida] Coach [Urban] Meyer, and asked a lot about me. I talked with them on the phone. So pretty much when the Patriots came up in the fourth round, I thought that’s where I might be going.”
Me and Sanjay’s relationship is going along well. He’s a good receivers coach. He’s really detailed. He’s taken my game to the next level. He really focuses on the little things. He’s got the natural ability to speak and let it go, but he really focuses on my details. How good are my routes coming out in and out of my breaks. I thought I had it all, you know, just like every rookie. When it really broke down on film, coming in and out of breaks at the top of the route is pretty much the difference between a good receiver and a great receiver. Being able to run a route and beat a DB at the top of your route, so we’ve been focusing on that a lot. We’re focusing on burst after the catch, trying to score on every play. So he’s really on me about that, and I’m thankful to have him as a receivers coach. He’s really laid-back, but he’s a stickler for a lot of the little things, a lot of the fundamentals to the game where sometimes a player could take it out of their repertoire and just go off their natural ability.
Q: What has working with [new offensive coordinator Hue] Jackson been like?
A: Oh man, it’s been great. There’s an intensity to practice there that’s pretty great. Always on high adrenaline, always challenging the defense to make us better, and for us to make them better. It’s a totally different vibe with Hue than last year. He’s really a great coach. All the good things you’ve heard about him are pretty much true. He changes up a lot with the line and the running backs and using different guys at different positions, so I think he’s going to cause some more problems for defenses this year.”
Finally, the wife got in the Raiders spirit and made some of Zack Crockett’s famous macaroni and cheese for dinner. The recipe was in Oakland magazine and I believe the former running back and current scout has a cookbook out. Good birthday gift for Raiders fans if you can find it.
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur (SF Gate)
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RRS shut up……as MR would say, Murphy was obviously just joking when talking about the buzz in the Raider locker room. 5 wins max this season because Al Davis will allow sacks and throw many INTS in 2010
July 12th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Welcome back Jerry!!
July 12th, 2010 at 11:42 am
# RNOraiderFan Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 10:33 am
McClain seems to take a false step to the ball at every snap. He also tend to jog over to help his team mates make a tackle if it looks like the runner is going down. I did not see alot of speed or hustle from this guy.
# RNOraiderFan Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Houston was not that disruptive. #57 on the line was an absolute beast and was doubled and tripled teamed through the game lamar was mostly one on one and did not do much.
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I like RNO but he is tripping hardcore right now lol
July 12th, 2010 at 11:43 am
VR………….David Lee? U kidding me? Morrow gone to NJ? Monta and Curry you backcourt? Refusing to give up Anthony Randoly to Twolves where u coulda got Jerfferon or eventhe 4th overall pick and select Cousins? This will not do…..35 wins max in Oakland next year
July 12th, 2010 at 11:45 am
ROG:
who will have the most wins next year ???
Warriors
Kings
Clippers
Lakers (divided by 2)
July 12th, 2010 at 11:48 am
# mcskinnnylegs Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 9:36 am
does any 1 know what john hendersons rating is in madden 11 ?
# mcskinnnylegs Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 9:39 am
? is who’s gonna play fb?haven’t heard anything about the position all ofseason.I think hue might use a 2 back set with bush and dman on field at the same time .
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Obviously this poster is really McSkinnySack….only an idiot cares about Madden rankings…….and the FB will be Manase Tonga……book it now!
The constant hate on Dmac is absurd and I dont wanna hear the “I was Wrong” shyt this season when he is out there doing his thing. If you want a reprieve just kill yourself…..sorry BO you and your “quaf” can go too
July 12th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Welcome back Jerry!
Poole’s an ass clown….
July 12th, 2010 at 11:48 am
ROG:
Lee, Ellis & Curry > Gasol, Bryant & Fisher
Print That
July 12th, 2010 at 11:49 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:45 am
ROG:
who will have the most wins next year ???
Warriors
Kings
Clippers
Lakers (divided by 2)
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Kings are my pick to be the 8th seed in playoffs. That team has good players on its roster and getting rid of Hawes will only help them
July 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:48 am
ROG:
Lee, Ellis & Curry > Gasol, Bryant & Fisher
Print That
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you may wanna print delusional on your forehead my friend…….Ellis sucks okay…..he plays street ball and i hate street ball
July 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am
jerry. good to have you back
July 12th, 2010 at 11:51 am
I like David Lee… a legit 20/10 guy.
Hated Anthony Randolph. Desrves to be a Harlem Globetrotter not an NBA player. Hoops IQ rivals Jamarcus’ football IQ.
Ellis might be shipped, word is he is wants out badly. Him, Curry and Watson as our backcourt = no defense.
July 12th, 2010 at 11:52 am
And J Wiggle needs to wiggle himself into a metnal institute.
Mario Henderson is fine at LT for the Raiders. Watch how having a legit starting NFL QB does wonders for just not only him but the entire offense. You calling for Veldheer to start shows exactly how laced your tree game is nowadays. go back to doing the jerk with the little 5 year old in the house….also get that spray to toss on top of the sunroof in your natural
July 12th, 2010 at 11:52 am
# Raider guy Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am
jerry. good to have you back
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you’re a pucci
July 12th, 2010 at 11:53 am
ROG:
Kaman, Griffin & Davis > Bynum, Gasol & Fisher
Print That
July 12th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Bo Jackson who has always been honest in telling it like it is if you like him or not. Takes up for his former Raiders Owner Al Davis. Quick to the point but says a lot.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/07/bo-jackson-raiders-owner-al-davis-is-a-man-who-would-have-fought-a-lion-with-a-switch-to-defend-his-players/1
July 12th, 2010 at 11:56 am
RaiderDELL…
whats the password for the league?
July 12th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Welcome back, Jerry. Thanks for not using “myriad of” like the idiots at the Raider PR department. Maybe there’s a job for you in-house
July 12th, 2010 at 11:56 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:51 am
I like David Lee… a legit 20/10 guy.
Hated Anthony Randolph. Desrves to be a Harlem Globetrotter not an NBA player. Hoops IQ rivals Jamarcus’ football IQ.
Ellis might be shipped, word is he is wants out badly. Him, Curry and Watson as our backcourt = no defense.
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Before trade deadline Memphis offered Oj Mayo for Monta and the W’s didnt make a move….idiots!
Randolph is dope. You are tripping my friend! But since they made a horrible draft pick in Udoh they had to ship him.
Lee is a 20/10 guy for sure but what does that mean in Nellie’s system? Exactly
My patna was at a wedding with David Lee in Puerto Rico last month…….according to Lee…Chris Bosh is a flaming butt pirate……
July 12th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Damarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans together?
Sacramento…hide your women and children. One guy (Cousins) is almost certifable and the other (Evans) admitted a role in a drive-by shooting.
Good luck with that Sacramento!!!
July 12th, 2010 at 11:57 am
5 wins max this season because Al Davis will allow sacks and throw many INTS in 2010
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ROG: Al Davis = MVP (Most Valuable Personnel Guru)
we’ll have 5 wins by Week 6!
Print That
…as long as we cut Nick Miller & Marcel Reece
July 12th, 2010 at 11:57 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:56 am
RaiderDELL…
whats the password for the league?
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europeanssuck4life
July 12th, 2010 at 11:58 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:53 am
ROG:
Kaman, Griffin & Davis > Bynum, Gasol & Fisher
Print That
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I feel ya on the laker hater but no….still the Lakers got that beat too….Griffin sucks man….get over it….That dude is an athlete not a basketball player
July 12th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Randolph = out of the league before he is 30
July 12th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Good luck with that Sacramento!!!
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so the Kings are the NBA’s version of the Cincy Bungles ???
July 12th, 2010 at 11:59 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Damarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans together?
Sacramento…hide your women and children. One guy (Cousins) is almost certifable and the other (Evans) admitted a role in a drive-by shooting.
Good luck with that Sacramento!!!
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LOL hide? Been to Sac? Those bzies are running to those guys…..or they can always choose a j-cat like MR
July 12th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:57 am
5 wins max this season because Al Davis will allow sacks and throw many INTS in 2010
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ROG: Al Davis = MVP (Most Valuable Personnel Guru)
we’ll have 5 wins by Week 6!
Print That
…as long as we cut Nick Miller & Marcel Reece
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Well i wont get into fast starts or what have you but……….game one should be our focus….but before that being healthy thru Nappa and the pre-season….after that then we cant talk about wins and such
July 12th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I feel ya on the laker hater
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O’Neal, Garnett, Pierce, Allen & Rondo > purple n’ p1ss yellow
July 12th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Randolph = out of the league before he is 30
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I’ve always heard the meth in NM was awesome…..thanks for proving that point
July 12th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
game one should be our focus….but before that being healthy thru Nappa and the pre-season….after that then we cant talk about wins and such
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Sunday, Sept. 12_at Tennessee, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 19_St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26_at Arizona, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3_Houston, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 10_San Diego, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17_at 49ers, 1:05 p.m.
5 wins
July 12th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I feel ya on the laker hater
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O’Neal, Garnett, Pierce, Allen & Rondo > purple n’ p1ss yellow
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Them old ass nyggas lol….Rondo will try to play some new music on the Ipod set for the entire plane and the OG’s gonna put inthe sugarhill gang like ” Hey youngsta….this some real stuff here…this grown fols music, you dont know nada bout this….wtach out there now”
July 12th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
LOL….never liked Randolph’s game. All athlete, no brains.
Darius Miles reincarnated.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Sunday, Oct. 24_at Denver, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 31_Seattle, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 7_Kansas City, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 14_Bye
Sunday, Nov. 21_at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 28_Miami, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 5_at San Diego, 1:05 p.m.
4 wins
July 12th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
game one should be our focus….but before that being healthy thru Nappa and the pre-season….after that then we cant talk about wins and such
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Sunday, Sept. 12_at Tennessee, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 19_St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26_at Arizona, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3_Houston, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 10_San Diego, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17_at 49ers, 1:05 p.m.
5 wins
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Love the confidence…………..it must be Bourbon time in podunk………Stl,AZ,Hou,SD and SF dont matter to me as of now……Tenn we can talk about maybe but being healthy and how we look preseason is what concerns me
July 12th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Sunday, Dec. 12_at Jacksonville, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 19_Denver, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 26_Indianapolis, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 2_at Kansas City, 10 a.m.
2 wins
2010 Raiders = 11-5
Print That
July 12th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
The constant hate on Dmac is absurd and I dont wanna hear the “I was Wrong” shyt this season when he is out there doing his thing. If you want a reprieve just kill yourself…..sorry BO you and your “quaf” can go too
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ROG, the kid is a fumbling bust. Put the pipe down bro…
July 12th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
LOL….never liked Randolph’s game. All athlete, no brains.
Darius Miles reincarnated.
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Ever seen Miles hit a 14 ft jumper? Thank you
July 12th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
being healthy and how we look preseason is what concerns me
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winning games concerns me. thats what depth is for …
11 wins and finally beat the chokers
booyah!
July 12th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
The constant hate on Dmac is absurd and I dont wanna hear the “I was Wrong” shyt this season when he is out there doing his thing. If you want a reprieve just kill yourself…..sorry BO you and your “quaf” can go too
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ROG, the kid is a fumbling bust. Put the pipe down bro…
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Sorry Bo, but fumbling translates more of getting a crisp pass on Venice beach and not being able to handle it due to the activator juice from Michael Cage’s hair in the 80s
July 12th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Going into the Houston game 2-1 would be huge.
Need those head-to-head wins over Wildcard contenders (which I’m sure Houston will be in the mix).
July 12th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
being healthy and how we look preseason is what concerns me
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winning games concerns me. thats what depth is for …
11 wins and finally beat the chokers
booyah!
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Yes we have depth really for the first time since 2000…..maybe the most since coming back HOME fromthe 16 game road trip from 82-94
July 12th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Going into the Houston game 2-1 would be huge.
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Sunday, Sept. 12_at Tennessee, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 19_St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26_at Arizona, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3_Houston, 1:05 p.m.
4-0
July 12th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Going into the Houston game 2-1 would be huge.
Need those head-to-head wins over Wildcard contenders (which I’m sure Houston will be in the mix).
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Buddy……let me tell you right now…..you dont win the Tennessee game week 1 you wont be 2-1 heading into week 4…..book it buddy
July 12th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
And thats COIF. Look it up, since you’re already at the lye-barry.
Next time someones teachin why don’t you get…
July 12th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Going into the Houston game 2-1 would be huge.
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Sunday, Sept. 12_at Tennessee, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 19_St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26_at Arizona, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3_Houston, 1:05 p.m.
4-0
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Is that JD or Wild Turkey you sippin in podunk right now?
July 12th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Heard Reverend Run on the radio a while back. Still solid, and funny.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Podunk sip sip? Prestone.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
And thats COIF. Look it up, since you’re already at the lye-barry.
Next time someones teachin why don’t you get…
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not at library buddy….it just tempts me to peel white housewives that arent satisfied by their hubbies that live in suburbia lol
July 12th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Is that JD or Wild Turkey you sippin in podunk right now?
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ROG: Kool-Aid
20 cents a packet at your local Super Wal-Mart
get the invisable kind. looks like water, tastes like watermelon kiwi
whoever thought of that is genious. doesn’t stain clothes…. oh snap!
July 12th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Heard Reverend Run on the radio a while back. Still solid, and funny.
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Run is a sucka….but I’ll be the father of his grandson fa sho….that older one can get the B.I.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Is that JD or Wild Turkey you sippin in podunk right now?
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ROG: Kool-Aid
20 cents a packet at your local Super Wal-Mart
get the invisable kind. looks like water, tastes like watermelon kiwi
whoever thought of that is genious. doesn’t stain clothes…. oh snap!
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Well i am black…..so watermelon just sold me lol
July 12th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Darius Miles career shooting % is better than Randolph’s.
50% his first year 48% his second.
Randolph 46% than 44%.
Miles out of the league at 29. Expect the same from Randolph.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Well i am black…..so watermelon just sold me
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LOL!
come on ROG. you know Kell is around here someplace and doesn’t appreciate that
July 12th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Bri3n
Rap Is A Joke! at the Club Six 60 Sixth St., hidden between Market/Mission in San Francisco, CA this Thursday 7/15/10 @ 10pm. Need to get on the list homie?
July 12th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Man I can not wait to see the Lakers taking on the Miami Heat in the playoofs next year. It will be like NY Yankees vs. NY Yankees.
This kind of reminds me when the Lakers had Carl Malone and Gary Payton take pay cuts to come play with Kobie and Shaq and the Pistons killed them! Payton and Malone were out of all that jack with nothing to show for it. LMAFAO!!!!!!!!!!
July 12th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
ROG: if we’re gonna stereotype people in here you might as well picture me in the midwest in overalls drinking Sasparilla, complete with mullet and missing teeth
Rufus and Skeeter are out back playin’ the banjo & geetar
July 12th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Man I can not wait to see the Lakers
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Who???
I assume you meant the Suns or OKC … but I forgive you CJ
July 12th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Darius Miles career shooting % is better than Randolph’s.
50% his first year 48% his second.
Randolph 46% than 44%.
Miles out of the league at 29. Expect the same from Randolph.
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Miles attitudes and actions did him in not his play……wow how many minutes does Randolph log in under Nellie? Thank you….VR….come back home tothe bay and hear W’s fans complaints
July 12th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Well i am black…..so watermelon just sold me
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LOL!
come on ROG. you know Kell is around here someplace and doesn’t appreciate that
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Fugg that Joo loving idiot….he never showed up when it was time to rumble right by Ricky’s Sports bar lol
July 12th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 11:51 am
I like David Lee… a legit 20/10 guy.
Hated Anthony Randolph. Desrves to be a Harlem Globetrotter not an NBA player. Hoops IQ rivals Jamarcus’ football IQ.
Ellis might be shipped, word is he is wants out badly. Him, Curry and Watson as our backcourt = no defense.
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Yeah we will see how much you like D Lee in two years after he keeps getting beat defensively and he doesn’t get his alleged 20/10 a night and is getting paid 80 million?? Hahaha…that Warrior trade reeks of desperation.
Giving up on Randolph this early in his young career was stupid.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
RR
Please extend a hearty midwestern, bible belt hello to Rufus and Skeeter for me. Have you talked to Cletus lately?
July 12th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
ROG: Nellie is coming to Branson
LOL!
can’t imagine a more old & “pasty” crowd …
come out to the show and I’ll take you froggin’
ever used a gig?
caught 31 on friday night. need 50 more for the fish fry on Sunday
frog legs taste like chicken, seriously
July 12th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
RRS…..see I’m not one of them nyggas who tries to dispute some steretypes….yes we love watermelon during given times of the year and hell yes I love purple kool aid and chicken and most of the time i dont tip well lol
July 12th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
If the W’s don’t resign Morrow, than that will be another stupid non move! LOL
July 12th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Kell? Rumble?
July 12th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Dogg: Cletus is workin’ on the truck
canardly recognizem with all tha grease onher face
see that coon skin hat? ran over that’n yesterdee
shez a reel beauti
July 12th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
No surprise MR isn’t here today – his boy Roman Polanski just got sprung. Hope his cousin’s got 911 on the speeddial.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
ROG: I would never hate on anybody for lovin’em some fried chicken and biscuits. or watermelon. some of my favorites
i’m glad you said purple Kool-Aid and not Drank
July 12th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Yeah we will see how much you like D Lee in two years after he keeps getting beat defensively and he doesn’t get his alleged 20/10 a night and is getting paid 80 million?? Hahaha…that Warrior trade reeks of desperation.
Giving up on Randolph this early in his young career was stupid.
Not keeping Morrow around is going to be ANOTHER stupid move for this franchise! How many stupid moves can a lame duck owner and lame front office make before being selling?? Gawwd!
Terrible!
July 12th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
did i hear someone say Sactown? Yessir tyreke to cousins all day!
July 12th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Gater!!!! A Real Sacramento King is here!!!
July 12th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
# RaiderDogg Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Bri3n
Rap Is A Joke! at the Club Six 60 Sixth St., hidden between Market/Mission in San Francisco, CA this Thursday 7/15/10 @ 10pm. Need to get on the list homie?
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Fuk its in the city? Dammit….Got to be at the office in san ramon early inthe morning……damn thats all bad for me playa
July 12th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Kell? Rumble?
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Kell’s version of a rumble is hotly contested bingo game
July 12th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
ROG: I would never hate on anybody for lovin’em some fried chicken and biscuits. or watermelon. some of my favorites
i’m glad you said purple Kool-Aid and not Drank
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Dont worry….week 2 bob’s good friend gonna have some for us! I told Bob he will see why Russell seemed retarded
July 12th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
No surprise MR isn’t here today – his boy Roman Polanski just got sprung. Hope his cousin’s got 911 on the speeddial.
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Cousin? wouldnt be surpised if he gave his mama a full body massage singing…” I’ll always love my Mama, she’s my favorite girl”…………
July 12th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
wats guud rog, hows that town life
July 12th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Cousin is going to haunt the W’s for a long long time. W’s are a cursed franchise.
Welcome back Jerry.
July 12th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
# GaterRaider Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
wats guud rog, hows that town life
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Mainy bruh……80 cops getting laid off……..you already seen chi town is off the ritcher now watch the town
July 12th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
# aig Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Cousin is going to haunt the W’s for a long long time. W’s are a cursed franchise.
Welcome back Jerry.
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Yall some b*tches welcoming jerry back
July 12th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
ROG: you prefer Steve Corkran?
July 12th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
oakland gon wild! u get any shoes from footlocker recently? lol i been seein
July 12th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
For Raider O, the “Le Bron LeBroke My Heart” t-shirt:
http://skreened.com/brike/lebron-lebroke-my-heart
Leaveland, Ohio is the Oakhole of the midwest…
July 12th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
The Miami Heat’s makeover madness continues, with free-agent Quentin Richardson leaving for the Orlando Magic, a source confirmed Tuesday to the Sun Sentinel. Richardson’s departure follows the weekend departure of another Heat free-agent small forward, with Dorell Wright moving on to the Golden State Warriors.
In a move that could have repercussions for Matt Barnes or J.J. Redick, the Orlando Magic have agreed in principle to a multi-year contract with free-agent wing Quentin Richardson, Yahoo! Sports is reporting via Twitter. The 6-foot-6 Richardson averaged 8.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Miami Heat last season. He also started 75 regular-season games for the Heat.
The Miami Heat’s unofficial addition of Washington Wizards free-agent forward Mike Miller is official to at least one of the parties involved. The “Mike Miller Official Site” now features Heat colors and a Heat logo. Though the site offers no mention of the 3-point specialist’s impending signing with the Heat, the former University of Florida standout not only comes with LeBron James’ endorsement, but also with some history with the Heat’s prime offseason acquisition
The Charlotte Bobcats are close to sending Boris Diaw and possibly Tyson Chandler to the Toronto Raptors in a three-way deal including the Phoenix Suns that would acquire point guard Jose Calderon and at least one other player, a source from one of the three teams involved confirmed.
http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_rumors.shtml
July 12th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
ROG: you prefer Steve Corkran?
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Yep i do actually
July 12th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
# GaterRaider Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
oakland gon wild! u get any shoes from footlocker recently? lol i been seein
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Naw i wasnt there……i was very upset about verdict and refused to be outside in streets for fear of what i may have done….I knew Oscar since he was a baby
July 12th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
My good friend in LA is Dorell Wright’s cousin. Kid can ball. I can now root for the W’s (LOLOLOL).
July 12th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Dorell Wright sucks
July 12th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
think I’ll throw some chicken breast on the grill for dinner tonight. give the wife a night off
green beans & scalloped potatoes on the side
where’s Rich?
I got some Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce on sale at Wal-Mart this weekend, it was funny we were just talking about it. Regular Price = $3.68 , Rockstar’s on sale Price = $2 even. should have stocked up!
July 12th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Dorell Wright sucks
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Well, he ain’t no Mike Cage but he could star for the Warriors.
July 12th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Dorell Wright sucks
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Well, he ain’t no Mike Cage but he could star for the Warriors.
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Starring for W’s means you win 35 games………….yawwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Wright sucks man
July 12th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Thanks, Jerry. Truer words have never been spoken.
July 12th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Derek Fisher has decided to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Credit Kobe Bryant with the assist.
“I have decided to continue with Kobe, continue with our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles,” Fisher said in a statement. “While this may not be the most lucrative contract I’ve been offered this offseason, it is the most valuable. I am confident I will continue to lead this team on and off the court. Let the hunt for six begin.”
The Lakers have won two straight titles and five in Fisher’s tenure with the team.
muhahahahahahaaa!
July 12th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
ROG,
dude you always this sour?
July 12th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
why doesnt any one talk about the RAIDERS in the RAIDERS blog?
July 12th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
the Nets finished with a 12-70 record
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add in Avery Johnson (HC), Travis Outlaw, Jordan Farmar. rookies Derrick Favors & Damion James
they should be above even with the Cavs in the East now, right ???
July 12th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
# EndZoner Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Thanks, Jerry. Truer words have never been spoken.
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Another pucci
July 12th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
# aig Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
ROG,
dude you always this sour?
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No im always telling the truth
July 12th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
# mcskinnnylegs Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
why doesnt any one talk about the RAIDERS in the RAIDERS blog?
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First off punk get a new handle………….that condescending screen name shows how much of an idiot you are
July 12th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Lakota: D-Fish should have signed with Miami for a Happy Meal if all he cared was winning another ring…
he’s a good player. hate to see him go out like this, schooled by Nash & Westbrook in 2010-2011
July 12th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Thursday’s supplemental draft
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Al davis spend a 4th or 5th on RB Harvey Unga or DT Joshua Price-Brent?
July 12th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Fisher
Blake
Kobe
Odom
Artest
Gasol
Bynum
vs.
Lebron
Wade
Bosh
and 10 YMCA ballers
I like the Lakers’ chances…in fact, I seriously doubt the Heat get past Orlando or Boston next year.
July 12th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Illinois defensive tackle Joshua Price-Brent had a “very good workout” in front of NFL scouts on Wednesday, according to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt.
The 6-foot-1 3/4-inch, 321-pounder worked out outside on field turf on the Illini’s practice field, according to Brandt, and was clocked in 5.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash on two separate occasions. He did 22 reps on the bench press and had a 29-inch vertical jump, an eight-foot, 10-inch broad jump and finished the three-cone drill in 7.71 seconds.
In all, 18 scouts were in attendance, including pro personnel directors of the 49ers, Packers, Saints and Lions. It was not immediately known whether the Bears were in attendance.
Price-Brent declared for the supplemental draft after becoming academically ineligible. Before that, he had been suspended because of a DUI.
The supplemental draft is July 15. The Bears have bid on players in the supplemental draft before but have never acquired a player via the supplemental draft.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2010/07/illinis_price-brent_impressive.html
July 12th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
(07-11) 12:01 PDT Oakland —
A man who violently shook his toddler and then threw the girl in front of a moving car was arrested by an off-duty Oakland police officer who witnessed the incident and hailed a citizen’s vehicle to help chase him down, police said Sunday.
The officer, whose name was not released, was off-duty and on foot when he saw a man later identified as John Taylor Jr., 21, yelling in the middle of Fifth Avenue near East 15th Street around 5:40 p.m. Saturday.
Taylor then picked up a toddler on the sidewalk, shook her violently and then hurled her into traffic, where she was run over by a vehicle, police said.
The 18-month-old girl was later determined to be the suspect’s child, authorities said.
The off-duty officer helped remove the child from underneath the car. She suffered some burns from the engine but escaped major injury, police said.
Taylor fled on foot, and the officer then flagged down a passing motorist and jumped into the passenger seat, authorities said. They spotted the suspect confronting another motorist at Fifth Avenue and International Boulevard.
The off-duty officer confronted the suspect, who began attacking the officer, police said. As uniformed officers arrived, Taylor was still combative and was shot with a stun gun before he was subdued, authorities said.
The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment of a head injury and was booked on suspicion of resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and child endangerment.
Henry K. Lee, Chronicle Staff Writer
July 12th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Jesse Jackson: Cavs Owner Has ‘Slave Master Mentality’ About LeBron James
7/11/2010 9:03 PM ET By FanHouse Newswire
CHICAGO (AP) — Jesse Jackson criticized Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert on Sunday, saying Gilbert sees LeBron James as a “runaway slave” and that the owner’s comments after the free-agent forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger.
Shortly after James announced his decision last week, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cleveland’s fans, ripping the 25-year-old and promising to deliver a title before James wins one. He called James’ decision “cowardly” and later told The Associated Press he believes James quit during a handful of Cavaliers playoff games.
“He has gotten a free pass,” Gilbert told the AP in a phone interview late Thursday night. “People have covered up for [James] for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is.”
Jackson said Gilbert’s comments were “mean, arrogant and presumptuous.”
“He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers,” the reverend said in a release from his Chicago-based civil rights group, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. “His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave. This is an owner employee relationship — between business partners — and LeBron honored his contract.”
Messages were left Sunday night seeking comment from Gilbert, the Cavaliers and James.
Jackson also called Gilbert’s comments an attack on all NBA players and said the owner should face a “challenge” from the league and the players’ association.
July 12th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
5 Reasons Why Allen Iverson Should Join Miami Heat’s All-Star Cast
Now that the sports world can be satisfied with the landing of the “Big Three” in Miami, should they consider adding one more?
This team has the potential to dominate the NBA for years to come with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and…Allen Iverson?
The veteran guard is looking for a place to play, which will welcome him in with open arms.
Oh yeah, one other plus is that he’ll be playing with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh: The newly formed NBA Dream Team.
This all-star cast could use a player like Iverson, and Iverson could use an all-star cast like in Miami.
Here are five reasons why Iverson should join the “Big Three” in Miami.
1. Miami Could Use a Veteran Point Guard
There was a time when Allen Iverson would not be considered a point guard.
He was a pure shooting guard who wanted the ball in his hands when the game was on the line.
But after maturing and his experiences in the league, Iverson has transformed into a good point guard capable of seeing the court.
His passing abilities are underrated, and if Miami decides to let A.I. join the cast, he will be able to set his teammates up with his quickness and court vision.
Which brings me to my next point.
2. LeBron James Would Benefit from an Allen Iverson Addition
LeBron James can make his own shot opportunities.
He has the incredible ability to score points out of nothing.
But, what if he also had Allen Iverson there to give him easy shot opportunities?
LeBron would deal with less fatigue that comes with creating, and would have many more chances to score points easily.
Iverson would be able to give him easy dunks and open looks at the basket with his court vision.
3. Allen Iverson is Ready to Contribute
Allen Iverson now has his family issues out of the way, and he is ready to contribute to a team in any way that he can.
He is focused on basketball, and is ready to head to Miami and make them a better team.
It’s hard to make Miami better now that they have one of the best teams ever assembled, but Iverson would be a good addition and would improve their depth at the guard position.
He is a former league MVP, and is ready to bring his experience to Miami.
4. Iverson Wants to Win a Championship
I think a big reason why Allen Iverson is still looking to play is to finally win that elusive championship.
In Philadelphia, Iverson had a hope to win at least one when they went one game up on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. But the Lakers proved to be too dominant, as they won the series 4-1.
Denver seemed to be a good fit for A.I. after his time in Philadelphia, but that was a failed experiment, as Denver seemed to lose its dominance in the West.
With LeBron, Wade, and Bosh all in Miami, he can be sure there will be championships to be won.
5. I think a big reason why Allen Iverson is still looking to play is to finally win that elusive championship.
In Philadelphia, Iverson had a hope to win at least one when they went one game up on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. But the Lakers proved to be too dominant, as they won the series 4-1.
Denver seemed to be a good fit for A.I. after his time in Philadelphia, but that was a failed experiment, as Denver seemed to lose its dominance in the West.
With LeBron, Wade, and Bosh all in Miami, he can be sure there will be championships to be won.
5. I think a big reason why Allen Iverson is still looking to play is to finally win that elusive championship.
In Philadelphia, Iverson had a hope to win at least one when they went one game up on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. But the Lakers proved to be too dominant, as they won the series 4-1.
Denver seemed to be a good fit for A.I. after his time in Philadelphia, but that was a failed experiment, as Denver seemed to lose its dominance in the West.
With LeBron, Wade, and Bosh all in Miami, he can be sure there will be championships to be won.
5. Allen Iverson Can Find a Home in Miami
It’s been a long journey for A.I.
He has visited many teams looking for that perfect fit for his talents.
Philadelphia, Memphis, Denver, Detroit, and finally I think he can land in Miami and find the success that he has been looking for.
His quickness, defensive abilities, court vision, and scoring ability will be a welcome addition for the Miami Heat for the remaining years of Iverson’s career.
By Geremy Graham (bleacher report)
July 12th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Shaq, Iverson, Rasual Butler, Luther Head & Von Wafer are gonna join Miami
domination!
July 12th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
# aig Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
ROG,
dude you always this sour?
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No im always telling the truth
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ROG,
I know the truth according to your little world bro. Lighten up and have a beer dude. Life is short to be on here wired up like you havent pooped in 5 days or something.
July 12th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
How about Jamarcus to the Heat? He could fill a Big Baby Davis type of role…
July 12th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
aig Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
# aig Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
ROG,
dude you always this sour?
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No im always telling the truth
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ROG,
I know the truth according to your little world bro. Lighten up and have a beer dude. Life is short to be on here wired up like you havent pooped in 5 days or something.
………………..try a stool softner!
July 12th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
new post Barack worshippers!
July 12th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Jerry says:
“No way the Raiders were oblivious.”
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The Raiders tipped the cops to try and gain some leverage in the 9.5 mil Al’s tryin to get back. Thats just my 2 cents though ;^)
Cheers!
July 13th, 2010 at 2:15 am
Next topic please…
July 13th, 2010 at 2:21 am
Next topic please… I hope to hear some good news soon.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:16 am
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