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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.

Derek's Recent Articles

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 10: Darrius Heyward-Bey #8 of the Maryland Terrapins begins to celebrate as he scored on 37 yard reverse against the Boston College Eagles in the fourth quarter at Byrd Stadium on November 10, 2007 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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

Published 3 months ago
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DETROIT - NOVEMBER 09: David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after defeating the Detroit Lions on November 9, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Jacksonville defeated Detroit 38-14. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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

Published 3 months ago
142 reads 9 comments

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Justin Miller #22 of the Oakland Raiders catches the punt return against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL game on November 30, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Time For Justin Miller to Get His Due.

Published 3 months ago
153 reads 28 comments

ALAMEDA, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis speaks during a press conference to announce the firing of head coach Lane Kiffin of the Oakland Raiders at thier training facility on Septemer 30, 2008 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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

Published 3 months ago
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Kwame Fisher-Jones commented on Al Davis: A Football God!

The Short List What Derek thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

SEC

Bulletin Board (147) Post a note »

by JW
about 11 hours ago

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
by Robert
4 days ago

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
by Randy
8 days ago

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
by A.J.
12 days ago

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
by Alex
14 days ago

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
by Suzette
21 days ago

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

congrats on the win!
by Randy
about 1 month ago

Check it out and tell me what you think.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267331-is-it-time-for-full-time-referees?
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Punkus
about 1 month ago

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
by A.J.
about 1 month ago

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
by Ezra
about 1 month ago

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
by Nick
about 1 month ago

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
by Barnavicious
about 1 month ago

FUN WITH DONKEYS

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260969-oakland-to-attack-ortons-weekside-this-week
by A.J.
about 1 month ago

JaMarcus Russell is well below a 50% completion rate going into week 3. Is there hope, or better yet-is it time to label him a bust?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260388-patience-is-key-with-russell
by A.J.
about 1 month ago

Now that Richard Seymour has arrived in Oakland donning his #92 Raider jersey, the Raiders would like to get some pads underneath that jersey and get him out on the field to wreak havoc on the Chargers come Monday night...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253806-seymour-to-play-monday-night-should-give-raiders-extra-motivation

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

Time For Justin Miller to Get His Due.

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

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