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Oakland Raiders: How To Get Better in 2010

As I watch yet another uninspired Raider effort in an ugly game today, I can't help but wonder—what's the plan for 2010? Rumormongers are already saying Al Davis wants to fire Cable for cause after the season...

Written by Jay Herres about 22 days ago 868 reads 11 comments
Judging the Oakland Raiders So Far: Better or Worse?

The dawning of a new era...in which lion and hyena...oh sorry. Too many Disney movies. Sometimes the Raiders resemble a movie script, and it's not always a good one...

Written by Jay Herres about 3 months ago 2,685 reads 14 comments
Washington Huskies: Rising From The Ashes?

After an abysmal 2008 campaign, the Washington Husky football team can only get better. For perspective, even a single win—just one—this year will be a significant improvement...

Written by Jay Herres about 5 months ago 507 reads 0 comments
Are the Oakland Raiders Good Enough for My Son?

For most Americans, December 7 is a day which will live in infamy. For me, it is no different—the year was 1981. My dad came home from work one Friday and said “I’m finally taking you to your first NFL game on Monday...

Written by Jay Herres about 6 months ago 107 reads 6 comments
Oakland Raiders: To Change the Results, Try Changing the Plays

Last offseason, the Raiders added some big ticket players—Javon Walker and DeAngelo Hall, and a home-run draft choice—Darren McFadden...

Written by Jay Herres about 6 months ago 1,641 reads 3 comments
Oakland Raiders: Same Coach, New Results?

Given that the Raiders' coaching for 2008 was a comic sideshow for most of last season, it doesn't seem too far fetched for the Raiders to improve on that chaos in 2009. To enable that improvement to occur, some coaching cupboards had to be emptied...

Written by Jay Herres about 6 months ago 24 reads 0 comments
Oakland Raiders: Movin On Up?

As we fight our way thru the post-draft lull in the NFL season, optimism springs anew. Each year (especially in the past painful 6), we’ve found ourselves a Raider Nation – looking ...

Written by Jay Herres about 6 months ago 38 reads 0 comments
Oakland Raiders' 2009 Roster: Making the Grade?

As part of the ongoing effort to keep the post-draft hype cycle whirlwind going, I'm here to offer another perspective on the Oakland Raiders for 2009...

Written by Jay Herres about 6 months ago 2,404 reads 6 comments
The Heyward-Bey Interview That Breaks the Rules

As everyone knows, the Raiders shocked the world with their choice of Darrius Heyward-Bey with the seventh pick in the draft. Dozens of media experts began asking questions about the Raiders' logic, evaluations, and even their sanity...

Written by Jay Herres about 7 months ago 214 reads 0 comments
Oakland Raiders: Top 10 Draft Picks

Draft day is a mixed bag for every fan: the possibilities are endless, upside is huge, and opinions are plentiful from so-called "experts"...

Written by Jay Herres about 7 months ago 920 reads 2 comments
ESPN Top Ten Catchphrases of All Time

Everyone knows ESPN, and for many of us, it's been the core sports network for a very long time. However, depending on your age, you may not remember early ESPN, showing Aussie Rules Football, D-II sporting events, and bass fishing...

Written by Jay Herres about 8 months ago 822 reads 5 comments
Gonzaga Vs Akron: Easy Street Or Skid Row?

As the Zags prepare for their opening game—the standard questions apply: Is it a trap game against an underrated foe, or just another 13-seed vs...

Written by Jay Herres about 8 months ago 442 reads 0 comments
Gonzaga Bracket-Bulldog-Y

So, the Gonzaga Bulldogs won the WCC Tournament. Big deal. They have won it five out of six times in a row. So, they won the conference regular season title. Big deal, especially since they have done it nine times in a row...

Written by Jay Herres about 9 months ago 611 reads 0 comments
Gonzaga Bulldogs: WCC Outlook: All Bark or Still a Bite?

Nearing the halfway point of the WCC schedule, the Zags find themselves in their familiar spot of first place. However, at times this year, the Zags have shows an Achilles heel or two along ...

Written by Jay Herres about 10 months ago 99 reads 4 comments
Oakland Raiders Need to Learn How to "Just Win, Baby"

If you were on a deserted island for the last two years and returned just now, you'd read the following: Arizona Cardinals Play in the Super Bowl Tampa Bay Devil Rays Compete in the World Series ...

Written by Jay Herres about 10 months ago 2,531 reads 18 comments
Oakland Raiders' Draft Options for 2009

The Raiders are drafting No. 7 overall. Seven. Not necessarily the "home run" pick that leads to a McFadden or a Russell, but still a top 10 pick with some potential...

Written by Jay Herres about 11 months ago 800 reads 5 comments
Oakland Raiders' Head-Coach Candidates: The Dirty Baker's Dozen

In order to be the head coach for the Raiders, the following qualities are key: Ability to manage chaos Ability to deal with a circus at times Experience managing veterans, rookies, media, and ...

Written by Jay Herres about 11 months ago 205 reads 1 comments
Raiders: Signs Of Hope?

You know, I don't really bear a grudge against Gruden—much—other than the fact he stole a Superbowl by using our playbook against us, being the only one of 16 NFC teams who would have beaten us that day...

Written by Jay Herres about 11 months ago 616 reads 2 comments

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Jay Herres Article Archive

Oakland Raiders: How To Get Better in 2010

Judging the Oakland Raiders So Far: Better or Worse?

Washington Huskies: Rising From The Ashes?

Are the Oakland Raiders Good Enough for My Son?

Oakland Raiders: To Change the Results, Try Changing the Plays

Oakland Raiders: Same Coach, New Results?

Oakland Raiders: Movin On Up?

Oakland Raiders' 2009 Roster: Making the Grade?

The Heyward-Bey Interview That Breaks the Rules

Oakland Raiders: Top 10 Draft Picks

ESPN Top Ten Catchphrases of All Time

Gonzaga Vs Akron: Easy Street Or Skid Row?

Gonzaga Bracket-Bulldog-Y

Gonzaga Bulldogs: WCC Outlook: All Bark or Still a Bite?

Oakland Raiders Need to Learn How to "Just Win, Baby"

Oakland Raiders' Draft Options for 2009

Oakland Raiders' Head-Coach Candidates: The Dirty Baker's Dozen

Raiders: Signs Of Hope?

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