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Tony S

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Born and raised on the East Coast. Criminal Justice major, and Army Staff Sergeant currently in Iraq. I enjoy writing about my favorite sports team, the Oakland Raiders.

Some of my favorite Raiders played in Oakland for a year or two, others played there for years. My favorite Raiders include:

Tim Brown
Nnamdi Asomugha
Sebastian Janikowski
Jack Tatum
Daryle Lamonica
Ken Stabler
Daunte Culpepper (He should still be a Raider!)
Rich Gannon
Michael Bush

Growing up not too far from Baltimore (less than an hour north in PA) I was a big Cal Ripken fan. I don't root for the Orioles anymore, but combining skill, dedication, talent, popularity, and off-field contributions, he's the best to ever play baseball in my opinion.

Not a professional writer but I love to do it. Feel free to talk Raiders with me anytime!

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Nnamdi Asomugha, Michael Bush, Ryan Zimmerman, Cal Ripken, Keith Tkachuk

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Oakland Raiders, Washinton Nationals, St. Louis Blues

  • Favorite Coaches

    Jon Gruden, John Madden, Davey Johnson (from when the O's were good!)

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Raiders Revenge: Steamrolling the Bucs in 2008, leading to Gruden being fired.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1st Raiders game w/ my wife, Raiders vs. Ravens 2008

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal Ripken's Iron Man streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ripken

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Lamonica!

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    No thanks.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Nah.

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Pass.

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

    Big 10

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  • Ezra Ruiz said...

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    What's wrong with the raiders?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/300291-what-is-wrong-with-the-oakland-raiders

    5 days ago

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    Tony S commented on Bruce Gradkowski........Just Win,Baby!

    Nice article. Gradkowski got off to a very rough start yesterday, but he still had his moments. He had at least 2 good scrambles, and helped...

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    • Randy Lavelle replied…

      Agreed Tony,I seems he is too amped up at the begining of the game,but then settles...

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    Tony S commented on Crazy as a (censored) rat: The Internet Oakland Raider fan.

    Being a die-hard in the Nation while living on the East Coast, I get asked all the time how I can still be a Raiders fan...

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    Jeff Pearlman commented on Oakland Returns to The National Stage...Are They Ready?

    As a Cowboy fan, I'm all for letting Letcher hit the T.V. It hurts your special teams more then ours.

  • Randy Lavelle said...

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    Here's an article about Bruce Gradkowski,tell me what you think.Thanks for the read in advance.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296790-bruce-gradkowskijust-winbaby

    10 days ago

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    Alex Montejano commented on Oakland Returns to The National Stage...Are They Ready?

    I can agree with that lol. I would like to see him break it if he did hit it, then maybe Jerry Jones wil have to...

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    Alex Montejano commented on Oakland Returns to The National Stage...Are They Ready?

    Not to mention having the cover team running 60 yards full speed, then doing it again lol.

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    • Tony S replied…

      That I'll agree with. Lechler is good enough that unless he really wants to hit it,...

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    Alex Montejano commented on Oakland Returns to The National Stage...Are They Ready?

    Hitting the huge Tv would net Lechler a 20 yard punt straight up. So why would we want that when he is pace to shatter the...

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    • Tony S replied…

      If he hits the TV, it's a do-over, so I wouldn't be surprised if he goes...

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    New Article: Oakland Returns to The National Stage...Are They Ready?

    The last time the Oakland Raiders played football in a nationally televised game, it was against the San Diego Chargers on Opening Night...

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    Tony S commented on Strap On Yer 'Skis and Ride With The Oakland Raiders

    Unfortunately for the Bengals, they overlooked the Raiders a bit. Fortunately for the Raiders, they came to play. Chad (Johnson) Ochocinco said before the game that...

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