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Derek Courtney joined April 2009

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About Derek »

Hi, my name is Derek and I'm a Raider-Aholic. I have been a Raider fan since I was old enough to understand football. The silver and black runs through my veins. I also follow the NBA, MMA, Boxing, Nascar and Auburn Tiger Football. (War Eagle)
I am a proud father of two beautiful kids, and a husband to a great woman.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, Evander Holyfield,Fedor, Anderson Silva
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders & Auburn Tigers
Favorite Coaches

John Gruden, Tommy Tuberville, Phil Jackson,Bill Cowher
All Time Sports Moment

Seeing Michael Jordan win six titles
Most Memorable Game Attended

Oakland vs. Jacksonville 2007 (we got blew out, but it was still fun.) first raider game
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlins single game scoring record (100)
Ruth or Mays?

The Babe.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

Latest Articles »

Breaking News: Darrius Heyward-Bey to Sign Five-Year Deal with Oakland Raiders

07/30/2009

85 reads 26 comments 0 likes

Jacksonville Jaguars: Who'll be David Garrards' Play Maker in 2009?

07/26/2009

142 reads 9 comments 0 likes

Time For Justin Miller to Get His Due.

07/25/2009

153 reads 28 comments 0 likes

My Five Favorite Funny Quotes From Former Raider Players and Coaches.

07/18/2009

492 reads 24 comments 0 likes

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A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders overall record facing KC since 2001 is 5-14. Three of those wins have come in the past three seasons. Can they sweep the Chiefs?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289079-can-the-raiders-sweep-the-chiefs

9 days ago

Craig Santucci said...

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Looks grim for GMEN!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287454-truth-be-told-the-new-york-giants-franchise-is-a-sleep

12 days ago

JW Nix said...

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here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

13 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

17 days ago

Randy Lavelle said...

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Hey fellow Raider fan,check out my new article and tell me what you think!Thanks Randy.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281355-the-oakland-raiders-have-to-make-that-commitment-to-excellence

22 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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Do the Raiders have enough in them to salvage the season and can they break the 12 game losing streak to AFC West rival San Diego?

http://tfdssports.com/2009-articles/october/chargers-game-is-last-chance-for-season.html

25 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven

28 days ago

Suzette Lampard Brantley said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274119-saints-fans-saysorry-eli-not-this-time

congrats on the win!

34 days ago

Randy Lavelle said...

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Check it out and tell me what you think.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267331-is-it-time-for-full-time-referees?

46 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

51 days ago

Punkus said...

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Want to know how the Broncos will take down the Raiders in the Black hole this Sunday?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261706-week-three-gameplan-broncos-vs-raiders

56 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders are running no where fast. If they can't run the football against the Broncos, things could get ugly...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261848-raiders-running-no-where

56 days ago

Ezra Ruiz said...

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Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: What the Raiders must do to win.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261808-why-sunday-vs-the-denver-broncos-is-a-must-win-for-the-oakland-raiders?just_published=1

56 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

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What up everyone? I wrote an article about the changes here on B/R over the last couple of months, and about some of the things that we used to have, that we don't anymore. If you could, check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261261-dear-bleacher-report-please-bring-back-the-old-format

As I have said in the past, many times, I am not on here for AOTD votes, but I believe that if enough of you give me your AOTD vote, then maybe the higher ups will bring back some of the things that are gone.

Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

Nick

57 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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FUN WITH DONKEYS

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260969-oakland-to-attack-ortons-weekside-this-week

58 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

Delete

The Raiders overall record facing KC since 2001 is 5-14. Three of those wins have come in the past three seasons. Can they sweep the Chiefs?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289079-can-the-raiders-sweep-the-chiefs

9 days ago

Craig Santucci said...

Delete

Looks grim for GMEN!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287454-truth-be-told-the-new-york-giants-franchise-is-a-sleep

12 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

13 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

Delete

Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

17 days ago

Randy Lavelle said...

Delete

Hey fellow Raider fan,check out my new article and tell me what you think!Thanks Randy.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281355-the-oakland-raiders-have-to-make-that-commitment-to-excellence

22 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

Delete

Do the Raiders have enough in them to salvage the season and can they break the 12 game losing streak to AFC West rival San Diego?

http://tfdssports.com/2009-articles/october/chargers-game-is-last-chance-for-season.html

25 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

Delete

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven

28 days ago

Suzette Lampard Brantley said...

Delete

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274119-saints-fans-saysorry-eli-not-this-time

congrats on the win!

34 days ago

Randy Lavelle said...

Delete

Check it out and tell me what you think.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267331-is-it-time-for-full-time-referees?

46 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

51 days ago

Punkus said...

Delete

Want to know how the Broncos will take down the Raiders in the Black hole this Sunday?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261706-week-three-gameplan-broncos-vs-raiders

56 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

Delete

The Raiders are running no where fast. If they can't run the football against the Broncos, things could get ugly...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261848-raiders-running-no-where

56 days ago

Ezra Ruiz said...

Delete

Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: What the Raiders must do to win.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261808-why-sunday-vs-the-denver-broncos-is-a-must-win-for-the-oakland-raiders?just_published=1

56 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

Delete

What up everyone? I wrote an article about the changes here on B/R over the last couple of months, and about some of the things that we used to have, that we don't anymore. If you could, check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261261-dear-bleacher-report-please-bring-back-the-old-format

As I have said in the past, many times, I am not on here for AOTD votes, but I believe that if enough of you give me your AOTD vote, then maybe the higher ups will bring back some of the things that are gone.

Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

Nick

57 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

Delete

FUN WITH DONKEYS

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260969-oakland-to-attack-ortons-weekside-this-week

58 days ago

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Derek's Achievements & Awards »

Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Al Davis: A Football God!

Received 50 comments • July 05, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

The Oakland Raiders' Front Four: Gettin…

Received 2,000 Reads • June 21, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Oakland Raiders: Offense (Part One of Two)

Received 2,000 Reads • June 14, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

What if... A look at what could be for …

Received 2,000 Reads • May 13, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Breaking News: Darrius Heyward-Bey to S…

Received 25 comments • July 30, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Time For Justin Miller to Get His Due.

Received 25 comments • July 25, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Oakland Raiders, Linebacker Edition: Wh…

Received 1,000 Reads • June 27, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Oakland Raiders: Offense (Part One of Two)

Received 25 comments • June 14, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Oakland Raiders 2009 Schedule (pt. 4 of 4)

Received 1,000 Reads • June 07, 2009

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