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Raiders. Raiders. Raiders. I live and breathe the Oakland Raiders.

I'm a graduate of West Virginia University, and a lifelong fan of Mountaineer football.

I have a passive interest in baseball, but have fallen out of love with the sport in recent years, but still hold a love for my Baltimore Orioles.

IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IN ALL 50 STATES TO ROOT FOR A COLLEGE YOU DIDN'T ATTEND.

That all being said. More Raiders.

Andrew's Recent Articles

ALAMEDA, CA - MAY 08: Darrius Heyward-Bey #12 of the Oakland Raiders runs drills during the Raiders minicamp at the team's permanent training facility on May 8, 2009 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Darrius Heyward Bey Inks Five-Year Deal

Published 3 months ago
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders passes the ball 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)

JaMarcus Russell To Make Big Strides In 2009

Published 3 months ago
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CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 21: Fans of the Cleveland Browns look on during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium December 21, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cincinnati won the game 14-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Sweet Irony: Michael Vick To The Dawg Pound

Published 3 months ago
548 reads 19 comments

Oakland Raiders: The Return of Javon Walker

Published 3 months ago
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Michael Sipp responded to a comment on Tim Tebow: Welcome to the Oakland Raiders, 160 Days Early
Michael Sipp responded to a comment on Tim Tebow: Welcome to the Oakland Raiders, 160 Days Early
Aaron mee responded to a comment on Broncos-Browns: Firing on All Cylinders, Denver Rolls Over Cleveland
Aaron mee responded to a comment on Broncos-Browns: Firing on All Cylinders, Denver Rolls Over Cleveland
Andrew Linton responded to a comment on Can The Raiders Get It Done On The Road Against The Chiefs?
Andrew Linton responded to a comment on Can The Raiders Get It Done On The Road Against The Chiefs?
Andrew Linton commented on Auburn-West Virginia: Why the Tigers Will Maul the Mountaineers

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

Favorite Athletes

Howie Long, Pat White, Steve Slaton, Owen Schmitt
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Orioles, and my Alma Mater the West Virginia University Mountaineers
Favorite Coaches

Jon Gruden, Bill Stewart
All Time Sports Moment

2008 Fiesta Bowl: Owen Schmitt rips off a huge touchdown run to the announcer proclaiming "Like a runaway beer truck down the sideline! Big Owen Schmitt! Touchdown Mountaineers!"
Most Memorable Game Attended

My first Raider game ever, Oakland at Baltimore, 2008.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripkens consecutive game streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretsky
Pele or Maradona?

Soccer is lame
Federer or Sampras?

Tennis is too
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Racing is super lame
Schumacher or Senna?

Especially Formula Un
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

BIG EAST.

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by Randy
2 months ago

Check it out and tell me what you think.Thanks Randy.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234921-the-raiders-who-are-going-to-have-to-shine-in-09
by Justin
3 months ago

I know man, it's been ridiculous. Some of them are actually decent to talk to like Rick and Sayre, but others are just trolls.
by Tim
3 months ago

Much has been written about the Steelers, the 1970s, and their use of steroids. The current public perception is the Steelers began and glamorized the use of roids in the 70s. Read my article to find out who one man, with 4 NFL teams, spread the use of steroids throughout the NFL, beginning in 1963, and see just how pervasive roid usage was by the time the Steelers began their decade of dominance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232404-the-steelers-steroids-and-profound-misconceptions
by Ashraf
3 months ago

Check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231213-according-to-sports-illustrated-raiders-in-a-quarterback-controversy
by Justin
3 months ago

Andrew.....would it change things if you knew I am a major Georgetown basketball fan and I absolutely, unequivocally despise WVU?

Probably not.....because for me it's only hoops. I loved watching White and Slaton too, especially Slaton. Small and slithery.....I knew he'd succeed.

I'm Canadian, so I get a pass.....I can root for whoever I want! Because let me tell you, the St. Lawrence College Vikings aren't setting the world on fire up here.
by Randy
3 months ago

Tell me what you think!http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227196-the-hungry-oakland-raiders-a-season-of-dedication.Thanks Randy
by Alex
3 months ago

Team 30 is now available in my 32 team countdown!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227134-alexs-32-teams-in-32-days-team-30-cleveland-browns
by Craig
3 months ago

Take a peek at my teams destined to disappoint in 2009. Thanks for reading.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224285-nfl-teams-primed-to-disappoint-in-2009
by Derek
3 months ago

Hey Andrew, what do you think about Justin Miller?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223962-time-for-justin-miller-to-get-his-due
by Michael
3 months ago

Which rookies won't live up to their fans' loftiest expectations?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221722-the-schottey-six-which-rookies-will-disappoint-in-09
by Craig
3 months ago

Some think it's genius, some think it's insane. Read my take on the Matt Cassel contract extension.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218699-the-matt-cassel-extension-smart-money
by Craig
3 months ago

A bit of a break from the usual for me. I'd appreciate your angle and comments. Thanks so much.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218099-professional-sports-the-original-reality-tv
by kevin
4 months ago

I'm not a Raiders guy by any means, but I'll check your articles out from time to time, simply based on what I read on the Walter piece.

Keep up the good work.

-Kevin
by Craig
4 months ago

Time to chime in fellas - who's the most hated player in the AFC West?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215275-the-h-list-most-hated-players-in-the-afc-west
by jeremy
4 months ago

How big of a mistake did Denver make trading their 1st round pick next year?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214592-denver-loses-out-on-another-franchise-qb/poll_results#poll

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