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Growing up in Southeast Alaska I had no "local" team, though people were constantly shoving the Seattle teams down my throat. When I saw Bo Jackson play I became an instant Raiders fan.
I was also a fan at the time of Run TMC (Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin for those not familiar with the late 80s/early 90s Warriors), with Tim Hardaway being my favorite basketball player.
I had an aunt who lived in the Bay Area and she took me to a few A's games, but I didn't care much for Jose Canseco. I was a White Sox fan.
My dad raised me to be a Michigan Wolverines fan, as well as a fan of all the Detroit teams who to this day represent my second favorite team in every sport.
Over the course of the 90s several things happened. 1) The Warriors drafted(sort of) my favorite college basketball player, Chris Webber, from Michigan. 2) the Raiders moved back to Oakland. 3) The Raiders signed my favorite college football player, Tyrone Wheatley, from Michigan.
I was becoming more and more entrenched in Oakland sports teams and then, in the summer of 2001, I was clicking through channels on the TV and saw Jose Canseco wearing a White Sox uniform. I was crushed, but I took it as a sign and jumped on the A's bandwagon and have been a fan of all teams Oakland ever since.
That's my story. Go Raiders.

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ALAMEDA, CA - MAY 08: Mike Mitchell #34 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 and Mike Mitchell: Best Friends Forever

Published 4 months ago
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 21: A fan of the Oakland Raiders cheers during the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders NFL game on December 21, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Raider Fans: Who Is the Lesser of the Three AFC West Evils?

Published 4 months ago
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HOUSTON - AUGUST 9: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos reacts on the field during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on August 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Breaking News: Brandon Marshall Wants to Not Play For You

Published 4 months ago
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Quarterbacks JaMarcus Russell #2, Marques Tuiasosopo #8 and Andrew Walter #16 of the Oakland Raiders watch as Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp goes over some plays on the bench during the game against the Atlanta Falcons on November 2, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 24-0. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

JaMarcus Russell's Progress: A New Comparative Statistical Approach

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Favorite Athletes

Shane Lechler
Favorite Sports Teams

Raiders
Favorite Coaches

Tom Cable
All Time Sports Moment

Bo Jackson Monday night against the Seahawks, breaks MNF rushing record, runs over Brian Bosworth.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Raiders vs. Broncos, September 27th, 2009. Yes, it's in the future.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Seventy yard field goal, Sebastian Janikowski. Also in the future.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Neither. Are they supposed to represent the two best quarterbacks ever?
Jordan or Russell?

JaMarcus Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Is it a crying contest?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Mario Golf is the only real golf.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Um. Shane Lechler?
Schumacher or Senna?

Shane Lechler.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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by A.J.
about 1 month ago

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
by Barnavicious
about 1 month ago

FUN WITH DONKEYS

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260969-oakland-to-attack-ortons-weekside-this-week
by Derek
3 months ago

DHB is ready sign.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227174-breaking-news-dhb-is-ready-to-sign-a-five-year-deal
by Ezra
4 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209565-predicting-the-oakland-raiders-last-eight-games-on-the-schedule?just_published=1

Raiders last eight games predicted. Please comment!
by jeremy
4 months ago

Are the Raiders now a team?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208160-a-silver-black-team
by Ramone
4 months ago

Hey do you think Darren Mcfadden should see the most carries for the Raiders this year??? I don't I think Michael Bush should and heres why http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205151-oakland-raiders-should-michael-bush-be-the-focal-point-of-the-offense/poll_results#poll
by Derek
4 months ago

Hey, wanted to see if you'd check out my last article about the Raiders front four and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203675-the-oakland-raiders-front-four-getting-nasty-in-the-trenches
by jeremy
4 months ago

Hey check out my new slideshow discussing 4 NFL trades which involved starters:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/201423-biggest-nfl-trades-this-offseason-and-their-impact?just_published=1#page/6
by Randy
5 months ago

check it out and tell me what you think.Thanks! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188819-oakland-raidersthey-are-not-predictable-anymore
by Ramone
6 months ago

hey I just made a mock draft with the whole 1st round all raiders picks and a few predicted trades let me know what you thinkhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/161142-mock-draft-with-predicted-trades-and-7-raiders-picks
by Ramone
6 months ago

hey do you believe the raiders defense can be improved by improving the offense
drafthttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/158325-oakland-raiders-is-the-best-way-to-build-the-defense-through-offense?just_published=1
by O
6 months ago

Did you have a chance to check out my article on the Raiders draft directions? Please tell me what you think.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156159-oakland-raiders-2009-nfl-draft-directions-on-day-one
by Ramone
7 months ago

hey whats up theres alot of debate about what the raiders most pressing needs are let me know what you think
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155459-what-are-the-raiders-most-pressing-needs
by Ramone
7 months ago

hey thanx for the comment I had no idea my articles were being picked up by anyone also I'm pretty new at this too and do't know what I do of any signifacance to cause this can you send me a link of where you found this.
by A.J.
7 months ago

The Oakland Raiders Going To Trade Down?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151658-oakland-raiders-are-in-perfect-situation-to-trade-down

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