Gil Becerra's Sportswriter Profile

Gil Becerra joined June 2008

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Born in South Chicago, moved to East Oakland. That's where I spent my childhood through high school.
Raider fan since I knew football at 6 in 88'. Current season ticket holder. Enduring the worst 6 going on 7 seasons ever in the NFL. Win or lose, I'm a Raider. Big Warriors fan, also. The future is bright with young guys like A. Randolph, A. Morrow, S. Curry, M. Ellis, A. Biedrins and K. Azubuike. We've seen the drought they've been through, let's just say that winning franchises in Oakland have been missing as of late. I got hope!

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Favorite Athletes

Monta Ellis, JaMarcus Russell, Darren McFadden, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kirk Morrison, Marshawn Lynch, Leon Powe, Jason Kidd. In other words, athletes that are FROM Oakland or play with any Oakland team.
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders, Golden State Warriors, Oakland Athletics
Favorite Coaches

Tom Cable and Don Nelson
All Time Sports Moment

Being a young kid getting Cal Ripkin Jr's autograph in Oakland during the his last year when he was breaking the consecutive games streak. I was only 13 at the time and I got MOBBED by adults rushing him for autographs. I ended up bruised up a bit but I got my Cal Ripkin Becket signed and a ball on the sweet spot, sweet!
Most Memorable Game Attended

The New York Jets game in 2008. First time seeing Bret Farve in person. Our defense shut him down most of the game. He lead them down the field to tie the game with less then 2mins left. The overtime with both teams switching possessions multiple times. JaMarcus stepping up with consectutive plays on the winning drive. Janikowski, showing the super leg and nailing a 57yard field goal to seal it. NICE.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Consecutive games played by Cal Ripkin Jr. Too much money involved and different kinds of athletes around now adays. Too many factors (early clinch, 2+weeks straight games, not wanting to get guys hurt, resting them and others.. IT WONT HAPPEN.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

::cough:: Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Dont Care
Pele or Maradona?

Dont Care
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Dont Care
Schumacher or Senna?

Dont Care
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

Latest Articles »

JaMarcus Russell, Al Davis Believes in You, Us Fans Don't Anymore

09/29/2009

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Analyzing The Seymour Trade, Is He Better Then Burgess?

09/06/2009

73 reads 10 comments 0 likes

Dallas Vs. Oakland: Hurt Dallas Corners Equal Huge Oppertunity

08/12/2009

93 reads 12 comments 0 likes

Chaz Schilens, The Next TJ Houshmandzadeh?

08/11/2009

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Alex Johnson said...

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Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

23 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?

49 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

59 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

59 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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DID YOU SEE SAPP ON DANCING WITH THE STARS LAST NIGHT?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259550-sapp-and-simms-debut-on-dancing-with-the-stars

63 days ago

Randy Lavelle said...

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Are you ready?Check it out and leave a comment.Thanks Randy http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252585-raider-nationtion-are-you-ready-for-some-football

74 days ago

SR said...

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check ur inbox

75 days ago

JW Nix said...

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are you bored yet?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238566-brett-ousts-john-as-the-thing-that-wouldnt-leave

98 days ago

Ramone Brown said...

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Hey great news the Oakland Raiders may finally be getting Rid of the teams biggest peice of dead-weight(terdell Sands). The Raiders recently released an unofficial depth chart and he wasn't even on it. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235810-the-oakland-raiders-may-finally-be-getting-rid-of-terdell-sands
Let me know what you think is Sands really as bad as we all think and what will the Raiders do with him

103 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders will finally be taking the field in Oakland for the first time since December. Fans and players alike are hungry to answer question like: Who will get the most reps at running back? Who will take the starting job at middle linebacker? And who will be the two starting safeties come September?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235273-raiders-ready-to-play-players-to-watch

104 days ago

Tyler Lambert said...

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I wrote this article about the controversy caused by using Twitter during games. Please check it out and supply your great comments. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231598-bleep-tweet-should-twitter-be-banned-in-pro-sports-during-games

109 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders new receivers coach is starting to feel the heat. The powers that be will be watching how he coaches up the Raiders receivers (especially DHB) very closely...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230032-uh-oh-sanjay-lal-in-trouble

113 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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Derrick Burgess to be traded, or not? Find out what the Raiders options are with a little of my ideas mixed in as well...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229249-burgess-urges-and-the-raiders-options

114 days ago

jeremy baril said...

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Hey check out this article by Mario Henderson:

http://playerpress.com/articles/we-believe-in-al

115 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Brett Favre came back once, will he do it again?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227237-brett-favre-came-back-once-will-he-do-it-again

117 days ago

Gil's Achievements & Awards (7) »

Great Debate [article title]

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Why Johnnie Lee Higgins and Justin Mill…

Received 25 comments • July 15, 2009
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Is Rookie Receiver Louis Murphy a Possi…

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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Is Rookie Receiver Louis Murphy a Possi…

Received 25 comments • July 14, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Why Would The Patriots Trade Vince Wilf…

Received 25 comments • July 08, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

JaMarcus Russell Is Slowly Developing i…

Received 1,000 Reads • June 18, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

What Does Addition of Greg Ellis Mean t…

Received 25 comments • June 15, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Oakland Raiders Mini-Camp Recap: Improvement?

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JaMarcus Russell, Al Davis Believes in You, Us Fans Don't Anymore

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Dallas Vs. Oakland: Hurt Dallas Corners Equal Huge Oppertunity