Raiders great George Blanda dies at 83
By Jon Becker
Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 12:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Sad news from the Raiders today that Hall of Famer George Blanda passed away at age 83. Jerry McDonald has posted a quick obit on our website.
Jerry is responsible for putting together our Blanda remembrances today, but he will post a blog entry here as soon as he can.
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September 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
uno
September 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
RIP George
September 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
primero
September 27th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
damn, cuarto
September 27th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
sad day in the nation!!!!!!!.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
That miss by Janokowski killed him. It was too much for his heart. It almost was for mine too.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
RIP George.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
R.I.P George
September 27th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
all the greats are going, the only one that is destroying us is still around.WTF
September 27th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Speaking of Houston, what happened to our 2nd round pick yesterday? One tackle? Come on man!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
We missed Henderson yesterday. Beanie wells averaged 8 yds per touch.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
should have used houston to pound it in at the goal
September 27th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
George Blanda,,if only we had a Qb right now with half of his talent. Texans-31 Raiders-17 SORRY FOLKS
September 27th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I had the honor of meeting George Blanda at a golf tournament in 1988. He was a class act and gave me an autograph without hesitation. R.I.P. George. You were a truely great Raider!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
i’m not convinced about texans being a playoff team, they have been saying that for years now. they are beatable.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Why did Cable damn near pull a hammy trying to get the timeout for Camplunkett on that failed 4th and 1 then.
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Jhill, that wasn’t a play clock issue
September 27th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Jano will be kicking in Oakland until he is 48 too.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
when did stabler turn into santa claus?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I caught a field goal kick by Blanda in the South End zone once.
R.I.P
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Jerry is responsible for putting together our Blanda remembrances today
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I HATE FAT PEOPLE, let me guess … Jerry is also responsible for how many glazed doughnuts he eats for breakfast 3 times a week ???
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Why did Cable damn near pull a hammy trying to get the timeout for Camplunkett on that failed 4th and 1 then.
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Jhill, that wasn’t a play clock issue
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Anyhow, the answer is yes, coaches can call a timeout when the play clock is winding down.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
dakota, that is too sad but at least al will be getting his money’s worth…..yes al will still be calling the shots then too
September 27th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Jano will be kicking in Oakland until he is 48 too.
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hopefully he’ll be promoted to ST Coach before then!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Jano will be kicking in Oakland until he is 48 too.
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hopefully he’ll be promoted to ST Coach before then!
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He will be a player/coach, like Pete Rose.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Dakota, will you be alone in 1st place if Podunk Express runs over Marley tonight?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
kell
was that you jumping off the seats and catching that field goal ball mid air and then falling down the tunnel in the 70’s?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Al Davis wants Jano to beat Kareem’s all-time scoring record.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
theres no way Danny Southwick could be any worse than Bruce Gradkowski at QB …
play the intern!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
jano has really plagued us since his arrival. all leg no skill. after is ridiculous contract is up set him free
September 27th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
That miss by Janokowski killed him. It was too much for his heart. It almost was for mine too.
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lol. My thoughts exactly.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
after is ridiculous contract is up set him free
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he signed a 7 year deal
September 27th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Dakota, will you be alone in 1st place if Podunk Express runs over Marley tonight?
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I have no idea, but I do know that my opponent (Vegas) still has 4 players left tonight, so I am not out of the woods yet…if each of those 4 players scores 19 points I am screwed!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
shankowski needs to slow his approach down again, he’s hurrying it up again.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Hobs Gnarly Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
kell
was that you jumping off the seats and catching that field goal ball mid air and then falling down the tunnel in the 70’s?
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LMFAO!!!! the one with the mullet and two new knees now????
September 27th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
my opponent (Vegas) still has 4 players left tonight
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who are they?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Dakota Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Jano will be kicking in Oakland until he is 48 too.
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Not with that breadbasket, his blood pressure and cholesterol are probably off the charts.
RIP Blanda and Tatum, difficult year for the Raider Nation.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
7 year deal? OMG!!!! Oh Al, what are we gonna do with you man!!!!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I caught a field goal kick by Blanda in the South End zone once.
R.I.P
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How old are you?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I HATE FAT PEOPLE, let me guess … Jerry is also responsible for how many glazed doughnuts he eats for breakfast 3 times a week ???
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What are you saying? Is Jerry fat?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
well, i have had enough for today, later.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
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September 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
A Sad Day indeed. Whos else is next this year?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I caught a field goal kick by Blanda in the South End zone once.
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No way, thats awesome. Do you still have the ball?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Also rest in peace Jimi Heselden, who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles. “A witness had reported seeing a man fall Sunday over a 30-foot (9-meter) drop into the river near the village of Boston Spa, 140 miles (225 kilometers) north of London”
September 27th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
F.All.Raider.Haters Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
A Sad Day indeed. Whos else is next this year?
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Hopefully nobody. Can’t take another Raider great passing.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Not with that breadbasket, his blood pressure and cholesterol are probably off the charts.
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I HATE FAT PEOPLE, SeaFat doesn’t have to practice or exercise with the team until Preseason and even then he usually splits time with some no named kicker/punter to keep “fresh”
all he has to do is show up on Sundays during the regular season and make FG’s (and touchbacks).
it’s obvious fatty ain’t getting it done
maybe we should go back to Lane Kiffin’s famous 500 cal diet or whatever it was?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I envy you Kell. I was only nine the last time the Raiders won the Super Bowl.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Nah.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Also rest in peace Jimi Heselden, who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles. “A witness had reported seeing a man fall Sunday over a 30-foot (9-meter) drop into the river near the village of Boston Spa, 140 miles (225 kilometers) north of London”
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LOL, is this a joke? If it is, it’s funny, if it isn’t it is still funny, well, maybe not, maybe I shouldn’t be laughing….. uh, moving on, …
September 27th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
What are you saying? Is Jerry fat?
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you be the judge!
http://media.quotd.com.s3.amazonaws.com/profiles/jerry-mcdonald-130×130.png
September 27th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I HATE FAT PEOPLE Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
F.All.Raider.Haters Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
A Sad Day indeed. Whos else is next this year?
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Hopefully nobody. Can’t take another Raider great passing.
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I can think of one I wouldn’t mind see pass away.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Too bad Kell, would have been cool if you still had the ball, and had it signned by Blanda… Coulda woulda right?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I caught a field goal kick by Blanda in the South End zone once.
R.I.P
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How old are you?
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Kell is so old he used to hang out at the Praetorium of the Fortress Antonia and saw all that schyt go down!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Kell, you’re 30 years older than me ???
whoa!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/09/27/news/doc4ca0f1bd230c0704153113.txt
It’s true. Segway man drives off cliff.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
What are you saying? Is Jerry fat?
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you be the judge!
http://media.quotd.com.s3.amazonaws.com/profiles/jerry-mcdonald-130×130.png
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, for all things holy and sacred in this life, why did you post his picture? I ACTUALLY LIKE THIS BLOG. Dmn you man, dmn you to h311.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
In 1970, Blanda came off the bench 5 games in a row to win games, either as QB or Kicking winning Field goal.
R.I.P
September 27th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I HATE FAT PEOPLE Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
F.All.Raider.Haters Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
A Sad Day indeed. Whos else is next this year?
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Hopefully nobody. Can’t take another Raider great passing.
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I can think of one I wouldn’t mind see pass away.
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Don’t say that bro. You might not like him, but remember he is an old man, and wishing death on someone just isn’t right.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Seafat ????
LMFAO!
Seriously though, the guy hadn’t missed kick under 40 yds in 2 years.
Calm down!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Maybe not J Hill, but he missed that one yesterday.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
oh, thats right, he missed THREE yesterday.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
How ironic that an Oakland Raiders legend at QB and Kicker led the way to an Oakland Raiders victory. After a loss to a team where our place kicker who is 90.2% misses three in a row.
Blanda could be a two for one deal today kicking field goals and being the QB. Athletes today have all the measurables in every aspect then the players of the 70’s except for the heart. That is one measure we always miss in todays game.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Kell, you’re 30 years older than me ???
whoa!
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Yes, and I’ve been around the world, and saw with my own eyes the Greatness of the Raiders, past.
While you youngsters run your mouth about the Raiders and don’t know shet.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Wow, next home game is the “Fiesta Latina Celebration”… geez, how awesome.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
he missed THREE yesterday.
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You really counting the 58 yarder?
Dude had a bad day. 1 bad day in 2 years for this Raider team?
Agree with Dakota that we have bigger fish to fry.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Don’t say that bro. You might not like him, but remember he is an old man, and wishing death on someone just isn’t right.
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How about a stroke then?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
I got banned from this sight for simply stating that I hoped that I would outlive Al Davis.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Or should I say SITE…..
September 27th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
J Hill, yes, a bad day, a REAL bad day indeed. Please provide a link to his last “clutch” kick so we can reminince……
Agreed, not ONLY his fault we lost, but at the same time, it was his fault we lost, can’t argue that fact dude. He makes it, we win, he misses it, we lose.
September 27th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
We need to stop trying FGs over 50 yds, first and foremost. We can’t go into games thinking we have a FG who can boot 60 yarders!
Get in the frickin endzone!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I’ve been around the world, and saw with my own eyes the Greatness of the Raiders, past.
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Kell: what does that have to do with the Raiders of the past 25 years?
traveling allows you to channel your inner Al Davis or something?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Don’t say that bro. You might not like him, but remember he is an old man, and wishing death on someone just isn’t right.
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How about a stroke then?
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Thats harsh bro. He is sombody’s grandfather, brother, husband, dad, and friend. If you have lost someone close to you, then you know how it feels. Wishing death isn’t funny dude. How bout wishing he wins the lottery, decides to sell the Raiders, and lives the rest of his life as a happy, rich old man?
September 27th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Who said Jano was clutch?
Just think the Jano bashing is going a bit overboard for his first bad day in 2 years. Yeah he missed 2 makeable FGs. Should’ve never happened. But 90% does mean he is going to miss some kicks mayne.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Yesterdays game probably did it for old great George Blanda!
RIP George Blanda
September 27th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Score TD’s…..NOT FG’s!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
We can’t go into games thinking we have a FG who can boot 60 yarders!
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but Pork Chop is the Raiders all-time leading scorer!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Thats harsh bro
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IHFP,
A.B. Paine III is fat. nuff said
September 27th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
IF THE SAINTS CAN BRING IN COMPETITION FOR THEIR KICKER, WHY CANT WE? FN CABLE, AND AL.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Agreed, not ONLY his fault we lost, but at the same time, it was his fault we lost, can’t argue that fact dude.
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Seems like your arguing with yourself in the same sentence.
Not ONLY his fault, but it was his fault ????
I get what you are saying, but I think we lost the game on the botched 1st and goal from the 1 yd line. I can’t get past the DELAY OF GAME on THE QB! That play was UNBELIEVABLE to me, moreso than the missed FG.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Thats harsh bro
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IHFP,
A.B. Paine III is fat. nuff said
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Lol. STOP IT, you are killing me man
First Jerry, now A.B. Paine III, please stop…
September 27th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I HATE FAT PEOPLE Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Don’t say that bro. You might not like him, but remember he is an old man, and wishing death on someone just isn’t right.
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How about a stroke then?
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Thats harsh bro. He is sombody’s grandfather, brother, husband, dad, and friend. If you have lost someone close to you, then you know how it feels. Wishing death isn’t funny dude. How bout wishing he wins the lottery, decides to sell the Raiders, and lives the rest of his life as a happy, rich old man?
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Chill out dude. I was talking about Jay Schroeder.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
J Hill I am with you bro. Not arguing with you man. MANY things lost that game yesterday. Still he IS the highest paid kicker. He made it REAL easy on himself to be the scapegoat of this game.
And, honestly, and I have posted it already today, I KNEW he would miss that field goal, and I already stated previously, I even told the people I was watching the game with he would miss it, and I’m not bragging.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I noticed when we played Seattle in the pre-season, they had Orlando Mare, the best kicker in the game, kicking.
While we gave Pork Chop the pre-season off.
The Raiders are weird.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Chill out dude. I was talking about Jay Schroeder.
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LOL, touche…
September 27th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
I even told the people I was watching the game with he would miss it, and I’m not bragging.
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I did, too. He’s never been clutch, like Blanda was.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
NEVER been clucth Kell!! Agreed.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
J Hill I am with you bro. Not arguing with you man.
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My bad …
Let me calm my fat arsse down!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
LOL J Hill. You son, might be one fat person I DON’T hate
September 27th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
And, honestly, and I have posted it already today, I KNEW he would miss that field goal, and I already stated previously, I even told the people I was watching the game with he would miss it, and I’m not bragging.
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It didn’t look good from the 1:30 mark when he was pacing back and forth on the sidelines wiping himself down with the towel.
Even the announcer predicted he might push it left “like a golfer” trying to compensate for the 2 hooks.
LMFAO!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
J Hill Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
And, honestly, and I have posted it already today, I KNEW he would miss that field goal, and I already stated previously, I even told the people I was watching the game with he would miss it, and I’m not bragging.
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It didn’t look good from the 1:30 mark when he was pacing back and forth on the sidelines wiping himself down with the towel.
Even the announcer predicted he might push it left “like a golfer” trying to compensate for the 2 hooks.
LMFAO!
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No kidding dude. He was GRIPPING on the sideline. He even kept walking up to Cable, and anyone could read his Cables lips, “No, I don’t want a hot dog”, just kidding, it looked like we was saying “No, not yet”…
I don’t hate Jano… Just easy scapegoat today.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
LOL!
I’m old, married, and have $ …
No one is counting on me for anything athletic, so I can be fat.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I’m not even mad at Seabass for missing that kick. I’m angry about the bad coaching, stupid penalties, having a career backup as our starting QB, and having a GM who does nothing to improve the worst pass blocking offensive line in the league.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Ok, so now I am calming down and feeling some love in my heart. This is how I roll, fat or not:
You wear the Silver and Black, you bleed Silver and Black, you are my Raider brother for life!! I am feeling the love, I love all of you!!! Raiders for life!!!!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I am going back to my real name, St. Jimmy, no more hating on anyone. Please accept my apologies.
September 27th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Cable should have paid attention to Jano and realized he was pressing and had no confidence.
He was sweating his bald head off and wiping with a towel like crazy in a closed roof stadium that has air conditioning and he is not even running??
Terrible.
Go for TD’s you moron coaches!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
J Hill Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
LOL!
I’m old, married, and have $ …
No one is counting on me for anything athletic, so I can be fat.
…………………..you forgot ugly!!!!!!!!!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Rest in piece. Thanks for the Great memories. My family and I send you heart felt condolences.
You guys act like Sea Bass is garbage. How many games has this guy won for this team?! You can’t count the # of games he is responsible for losing on one hand. Didn’t he almost break Jan Stenarudes record last season?
I will say this though. Last season Sea Bass was in the best shape he has been in since he was a Raider. He did not have that big fat belly last year. He even stated he felt more energy and he felt stronger. If he were in last years shape the game winning TD on the opening ko would not have happened. He would have tackled the dude.
I say don’t be stupid, Jano stays in Oakland. If he goes to Denver! You will live to regret it!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
FYI,
I am reading the CC Times. Looking at the report cards:
The Raiders were given a B for overall performance.
The 49ers an F
Ha ha
September 27th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Raye was predictably fired…that was a matter of time and now it will be a matter of time before drama queen Singletary is canned also!
Niners = overrated a holes….
September 27th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Solution to Jano’s problem is simple: MANDATORY exercises with a personal trainer. Strengthen that core, drop 30 pounds and Nobody gets past Jano!
I do not know exactly how many but he has made more TD saving tackles than he has missed. Yesterday’s was just a case of being waaay overweight. I was just hoping he did not rip a hamstring while trying to make that tackle.
His exercise circuit should include: Kicking off from the 30 yd line, and then immediately sprint to the 50 yard sideline, as if to block the ko return man. The goal will be to get his best time (lowest possible) and then maintain that goal.
September 27th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Blanda family. Rest in peace, George. You were the greatest field goal kicker ever! I am lucky I got to see you play at the end of your career.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:15 am
A memorial site was created for George Blanda! Honor his memory by contributing to his memorial site http://georgeblanda.people2remember.com/