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Andrew Linton joined June 2009

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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.

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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.

Latest Articles »

Darrius Heyward Bey Inks Five-Year Deal

07/30/2009

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JaMarcus Russell To Make Big Strides In 2009

07/29/2009

467 reads 10 comments 0 likes

Sweet Irony: Michael Vick To The Dawg Pound

07/28/2009

550 reads 19 comments 2 likes

Oakland Raiders: The Return of Javon Walker

07/21/2009

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Randy Lavelle said...

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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

108 days ago

Justin Smith said...

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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.

110 days 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

112 days ago

Ashraf Hammad said...

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Check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231213-according-to-sports-illustrated-raiders-in-a-quarterback-controversy

116 days ago

Justin Smith said...

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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.

117 days ago

Randy Lavelle said...

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

122 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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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

122 days ago

Craig Brown said...

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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

127 days ago

Derek Courtney said...

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Hey Andrew, what do you think about Justin Miller?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223962-time-for-justin-miller-to-get-his-due

127 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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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

131 days ago

Craig Brown said...

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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

137 days ago

Craig Brown said...

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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

138 days ago

kevin roberts said...

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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

142 days ago

Craig Brown said...

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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

143 days ago

jeremy baril said...

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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

144 days ago

Andrew's Achievements & Awards (8) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Gold Medal

Josh McDaniels Is an Evil Genius

Received 100 comments • July 01, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Oakland Raiders: The Return of Javon Walker

Received 2,000 Reads • July 21, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Oakland Raiders: The Return of Javon Walker

Received 25 comments • July 21, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Andrew Walter's Raiders Career a Lesson…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 10, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Andrew Walter's Raiders Career a Lesson…

Received 25 comments • July 10, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Josh McDaniels Is an Evil Genius

Received 1,000 Reads • July 01, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

An AFC West Comparison: Part 2

Received 25 comments • June 25, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Battle For Supremacy: AFC West Quarter…

Received 25 comments • June 12, 2009

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