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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.

The Shortlist »

  • 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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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

62 days ago

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Barnavicious X said...

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FUN WITH DONKEYS

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260969-oakland-to-attack-ortons-weekside-this-week

64 days ago

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Derek Courtney said...

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DHB is ready sign.

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

120 days ago

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Ezra Ruiz said...

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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!

150 days ago

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jeremy baril said...

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Are the Raiders now a team?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208160-a-silver-black-team

153 days ago

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Ramone Brown said...

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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

157 days ago

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Derek Courtney said...

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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

159 days ago

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jeremy baril said...

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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

163 days ago

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Randy Lavelle said...

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

181 days ago

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Ramone Brown said...

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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

218 days ago

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Ramone Brown said...

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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

223 days ago

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O Shiri said...

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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

225 days ago

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Ramone Brown said...

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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

228 days ago

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Ramone Brown said...

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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.

235 days ago

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A.J. DeMello said...

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The Oakland Raiders Going To Trade Down?

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

235 days ago

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