But somebody needs to come along and mention: He was about as warm as Rushmore granite, too. Utterly single-minded, he was a selfish egocentric who only liked you if you could help him. Mostly, Davis had all the charm of C. Montgomery Burns.

Click "Reily Article" to read it.

After reading it, I was so upset and had to respond to his "mailbag". I know he tends to play the devils advocate but to paint Al Davis in this manner as someone who drops towels so people can shine his shoes is disrespectful. I know it was you either love him or hate him but its just proof that there are people out there that are gonna hate regardless of the situation....

if you guys want the link to his "mailbag" is  right here

please let him know how you really feel about this

Also Adam Schefter tweeted that the Raiders are one of the teams in discussion for HBO's Hard Knox, with Tampa Bay leading those talks. That would be cool, even though I see it very unlikely but you never know, the Raiders are an up and coming team or I'd like to think so.

But heres the sportsnation link to vote for DMC to grace the cover of Madden 12. Click here for link. In a way, I dont want to curse DMC with the Madden Cover jinx but another part of wants the team to get more exposure out there and what better way then to get our star RB on the cover of Madden!

Its a  bracket style voting system as DMC is ranked no.16 and he faces River Phoenix... opps i meant Philip Rivers as he is ranked a no.1 seed. Anyway S&BP, lets get our vote on cause I smell an upset here.

Again, you can click here for the sportsnation voting site.

Long time, No post... its gonna be a long off season and i came up on this today and i wanted to S&BP opinion. plus i live down the street from the scene of the crime. 

Even before the Steelers suffered defeat during Sunday's Super Bowl, one of the team's fans landed in the hospital after his jersey seemed to offend members of the Raider Nation, according to San Jose police.

heres the complete link to the story. click here.

I cant wait!!!! Anyone getting madden this coming monday at midnight? im on PSN my tag is ifight247... add me... what are your thoughts on madden 11 or the franchise itself??? anyone see the player ratings? Nam is rated as a98...our best WR is Murphy with a rating of 75!! both Bush and DMac are 77...and it has Tyvon as an 86 rating but Mitchell 66... i dont get it?!? but our line rating is super weak!!! anyway... i cant wait for madden 11

According to SI's Peter King, one of the destinations that makes the most sense for Russell would be Philadelphia, where Eagles scouting adviser Phil Savage would most likely recommend the club bring him in for a tryout.

 click "heres the link" to read the article.

heres my own opinion of the current situation. i say keep his dead weight if the raiders can afford it. but if we cant, then get rid of him. honestly... I was a fan of his before this mess... i admit, i was loyal to that draft pick. i just remember the damn BCS championship game thinking "man... i hope we get this guy"... and watching some of the guys we get rid of turn into serviceable players, it kinda makes me think "what if we didnt get rid of (fill in the blank)".

I know im gonna catch heat from S&BP, but i think we should try to restructure his contract and develop him, cause really, this is a kid with a ton of potential who hasnt matured yet. i mean, he wasnt dante hall or aaron brooks either. and i feel he isnt "ryan leaf" either (has he mistreated anyone?). for all i know he can be the next akili smith.

actually this would be his 3rd year in the league. some players go through the sophomore jinx and some dont. will guys give up on DHB, Bush or Dmac if they dont produce??? all im sayin is we keep him if we can restructure his contract but if he truly feels entitled then let the kid go and hope he doesnt make us eat crow.

Poll

what to do with Jamarcus? (i know, ive read that he isnt willing to restructure)

22%

try to restructure his contract and keep him?

100 votes

77%

forget the last three years and move on?

341 votes

441 votes | Poll has closed

I'm surprised no one has created a fanpost about this article that was the Headliner on ESPN.com. Front page read "Backpedalling". I know their is a part of the Raider Nation that patiently supports him and then they're others who just have lost faith in his ability to be an NFL QB. I wanted SNBP's voice on Jamarcus. Read the article and watch the video accompanied within the article. Is Jamarcus worthy of "bust" label or is he a work in progress. I'd like to start the debate. One thing I do understand is that winning cures everything and if were winning, Jamarcus would never be in the negative spotlight but I don't want anyone giving excuses. So don't be afraid to speak your mind and give your opinion.

 

click here to read the article. And tell me what you think. 

 

Poll

At this point how do you feel about JaMarcus Russell? (no option for excuses and if that's truly how you feel, then voice your opinion)

61%

Be patient, Russell is a work in progress

81 votes

38%

Gradkowski/Frye would give the Raiders a better chance to win

50 votes

131 votes | Poll has closed

I know I'm still high on last weekends win but I know I never ran around screaming about the playoffs!!! is it possible, yes but I still wouldnt make any bets on it... wow!!! I think it's a marketing ploy to sell tickets for this weekend but if we can get a win... who wouldnt believe...

do you think its possible or is he running at the mouth?

click link 

and podcast here link

Still high off last weekend's win, I was trying to convince a friend of mine to go to the Jets game. I was telling him whatever he wanted to hear that "we turned the corner", "our D will come through", "Chaz is back and Jamarcus will shine", "Kris Jenkins is out", "Sanchez isnt Mcnabb", "we found our winning formula"... Then I brought up the point that "Al Davis knows something we don't".

Al knows a thing or  two about football... after watching a documentary on ESPN about the "USFL" I thought about how Al Davis was a part of it and how today, the "UFL" today is doing the same exact thing! So here's some random thoughts:

- Ive read reports that the Burgess trade was apart of the Seymour trade that included the Raiders getting a 2010 3rd and 5th rounder and NE getting 2011 1st rounder. Burgess hasnt done much but have 9 total tackles and 1 sack all year long. And we all know about Seymour.

- Possible player lockout (link) in 2011 due to CBA expires after this season. Unless owners are willing to have an "uncapped season" with teams like Dallas and Redskins outbidding everyone for FA's.

- Now... how does that affect that 2011 pick if there isnt a season? I dont know but I think Al Davis knows something we dont

- 2010 Draft will be flooded with talent due to the possible "draft pay-scale" (link) coming in 2011. 

What do you guys think?

Tim Ryan, FoxSports Analyst who is doing the Raider vs Eagle game this weekend was just on Gary Radnich Show on KNBR was talking Raider Football and had some interesting points. Being personally close to Jon Gruden he had good points:

- Gruden will coach again and has the "coaching itch" and wants get back to it

- Knowing Gruden personally, as long as Tim Ryan has know Jon he has never heard Gruden say anything negative    about Mr. Davis both "on and off the record"

- Gruden open to coming back to Oakland

- Bruce Allen would follow Gruden Back to Oakland

update: Ryan interview podcast (thanks to iBleedSnB).  Also a Bleacherreport article on this subject here

Poll

Bring Gruden Back

97%

YES!!!Turn back the clock and bring Gruden back

1768 votes

1%

NO!!!Art Shell DejaVu

19 votes

1%

OTHER!!! Let Al Davis Pick from the long line of candidates waiting to take this job

32 votes

1819 votes | Poll has closed

Along with San Diego, the raider will be considered one of the teams to move to LA. Knowing Al Davis's history with the city of industry, he will be a factor in any team moving into LA. If they do decide to move I dont think Id be able to re-up as a season ticket holder having to make the trek 10 times a year, especially with family. I know that they haven't moved yet and that nothing is official but if it were to follow through and the Raiders are back in LA, I wouldnt be able to attend as a season ticket holder.

sorry, Im not sure how to add a link but if you dont mind copy and pasting here is the link: 

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/oct/06/bn06industry-offer-bolts/?chargers

 

 

this was during the raider game against the texans.... heres the link to the youtube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-a8qLSCk84&feature=player_embedded

also a good read about the game... link:

http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/06/fanhouse-in-the-stands-raiders-fan-cant-take-it-any-more/

I wish there were more positive news to post. It doesnt help when we as Raider fans are fed up and willing to add to the hysteria of being apart of "RaiderNation"... For the guy who fell asleep in the endzone, the guys around him got off easy!!! I could care less who the hell is around me, It's disrespectful to mess with someone when their team is losing!!! 

heres the link:

"SacBee" http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/1612400.html

I know I hate the Kings but If they were to move down SJ...I dont know about how the rest of GSOM feels, but I think a team in San Jose would be a good idea. But to cheer against the Dubz would be crazy hard. A few years back if anyone remembers, the Dubz played a season at the Shark Tank while The Oracle was under renovations and I was able to go to more games. Even though we were bad at the time I enjoyed it. Anyway, If San Jose can get an the Kings, how many of GSOM'ers would convert to San Jo Royalty?If you think about it, GSOM blew up once the Dubz went mainstream a few years back, so Im sure a few would defect.

 

 

Poll

if it were to happen, where would you blog?

84%

Golden State of Mind?

189 votes

15%

San Jo Royalty?(formerly know as Sactown Royalty)

35 votes

224 votes | Poll has closed

According to steinmetz he might be a bargaining chip here's the links:

"MattSteinmetz"

http://www.examiner.com/x-441-Golden-State-Warriors-Examiner 

and 

"Comcastsports.net"

http://bayarea.comcastsportsnet.com/sports-blogs/featured/parting-with-ronny-turiaf-might-be-bitter-but-necessary-pill-to-swallow-for-warriors/

(I dont know how to make the link... but cut and paste it)

I love the energy Ronny translates onto the court, it makes me feel like I'm on the court but if we can get a proven PF, why not? I understand we'd have to package him with either Crawford/Maggette/Ellis or any of the other scoring guards we have. I feel we need that star power we lost in Baron and Jax is not the piece. So if we could either Bosh or Amare, would you package Ronny in a deal?

Poll

Package Turiaf?

35%

Hell Yeah! Do whatever it takes!

70 votes

64%

Hell-to-the-naw! We're just getting in groove as a team.

129 votes

199 votes | Poll has closed

sorry guys, dont know how to post videos but heres the link:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=207187&cl=7308202&ch=207399&src=sports

it just shows that they're just as human as we are except that they make a whole lot more money than i do.  

none the less it beats talking about the post season or off season or trade machine!

I know a few may think that hollinger's system is b.s. but if you read about this he does have a few valid points.

its been another frustrating year just like last season, we waited till the last game!

its a love/hate relationship. if we make the playoffs we forget the roller coaster that took us there, we dont make the playoffs and the whole team needs a make over! (sounds like my girlfriend urgh)

anyway heres the link:

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=WestForecast- 080403&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2finsider%2fcolumns%2 fstory%3fcolumnist%3dhollinger_john%26page%3dWestForecast-080403

for all those that thought "tru-warrior" was our missing piece, looks like Artest isnt going to the warriors or anywhere else.  am i  the only one that hopes it stays that way?

"I am anxious to see what my future holds, [but] I like Sac," Artest wrote in an e-mail. "My entire focus is with Sac and winning a championship this year."

oh and good luck with getting that chip with sac.

heres the link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3249812

as shaky as the Warrior's play has been lately, they have the most favorable schedule to push us into the postseason.  

here's the rest of the rockets, trailblazers, nuggets and the dubz schedule for this month:

HOUSTON:
Feb 13    Sac                       
Feb 19    @Cle                       
Feb 21    Mia                       
Feb 22    @NO                   
Feb 24    Chi                   
Feb 26    Wash                       
Feb 29    Mem                       

PORTLAND:
Feb 11    @Hou                 
Feb 13    @Dal                       
Feb 19    Sac                      
Feb 21    Sea                      
Feb 22    @Sea                      
Feb 24    Bos                       
Feb 26    @LAL                      
Feb 27    @LAC                  
Feb 29    LAL   

DENVER:   
Feb 10    @Cle                  
Feb 12    @Mia                   
Feb 13    @Orl                       
Feb 19    Bos                  
Feb 22    @Chi                   
Feb 23    @Mil                   
Feb 25    Det                  
Feb 27    @Sea                  
Feb 29    LAC   

GSW:     
Feb 11    Wash                      
Feb 13    Pho                       
Feb 19    @Utah                       
Feb 20    Bos                      
Feb 22    Atl                 
Feb 26    Sea                      
Feb 29    Phi   

keyon dooling, carlos arroyo and jj redick maybe on the trading block?  who you take in trade for MP2?

heres a couple snipits from the article:

Could a Magic team that has been strangely inconsistent for weeks be shopping Dooling, or even point guard Carlos Arroyo, who moved into the starting lineup four games ago? The Magic aren't allowed to comment on players on opposing teams, but they are keeping their eye on the availability of Golden State small forward Mickael Pietrus.

here's the link

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080105/SPORTS/801050333/1002/SPORTS

"The stuff he brings to the table," Dunleavy recently said about O'Brien, "fits well for me, for this group of players and this team. We're not just standing around and watching one or two guys play."

is dunleavy saying the warriors stand around and watch one or two guys play?  where would he get that idea anyway?  

by the way, heres the link:

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2007/11/can_dunleavy_keep_this_up.html

if you go to stubhub.com there are lux suite tix for $125 at concourse suite #11. but the minimum is 2 tickets at at time.  I got them as an early xmas present. has anyone sat in a lux box?  this is my first time ever in a lux box.  i havent been to many games but what is the best seat in the house? or does it really matter

heres what they're saying:

http://www.charlotte.com/bobcats/story/178277.html

The Bobcats found their offensive weapon Thursday, trading the draft rights to rookie Brandan Wright to the Golden State Warriors for shooting guard Jason Richardson and the rights to rookie Jermareo Davidson of Alabama.

http://www.gastongazette.com/sports/bobcats_6360___article.html/richardson_draft.html

In Richardson, the Bobcats hope they've found the fourth-quarter go-to guy Jordan has said he's desired since joining Bob Johnson's ownership group before last year's draft.

http://www.charlotte.com/bobcats/story/178224.html

http://www.gastongazette.com/sports/better_6362___article.html/wright_richardson.html

eTalk about a bad PR move
You're kidding me, right Mike? You're really telling me that you're giving away Brandan Wright, a top-five talent that fell into your lap at No. 8, for an over-rated swing player that can't play defense?
Oh, wait. It gets better. For the most part, it sounds like they're excited!

Here is a little snippet.

The Heat's free agent small forward options, beyond Posey and Kapono, include Morris Peterson, Grant Hill, Ruben Patterson, Jalen Rose, Desmond Mason and Matt Barnes

http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/130098.html

I myself think that NellyBall revived his career but who knows? He could either be the next Brian Cardinal or he could be the next Antwan Jamison (even though he started as a dub he gathered his accolades/all star on other teams)?

Poll

If Matt Barnes leaves...

61%

He we be the he next Brian Cardinal

64 votes

1%

Will win a Championship w/ the Heat

2 votes

36%

He will become one of the many ex-Warriors to be a All-Star caliber/ Six Man/ Most Improve Player on another team

38 votes

104 votes | Poll has closed

They got us picking up Thaddeus Young, Arron Afllalo and Glen Davis! According to NBA.com we have one 1st rounder and two 2nd rounders, one from the T-wolves and the other from the Nets.  check it out!!! http://www.nba.com//news/draft_lottery_results_070522.html

How did we ever get the wolves pick anyway?

Should we bundle the picks with J-Rich or Monta for Yi?  Should we keep'em?  What do you guys think about Thad, Arron and "Big Baby" coming down to the bay?  

Poll

Draft 2k7?

43%

Go with Thaddeus Young, Arron Afllalo and Glen Davis

18 votes

24%

Bundle the picks with J-rich or Monta for Yi?

10 votes

31%

I'd do something else!!! (post a comment)

13 votes

41 votes | Poll has closed

There's Ray Allen with the uncertain Seattle situation, Paul Pierce with Boston apparently going young and Jason Richardson if financial issues force changes at Golden State. And add to that the intrigue of Michael Jordan in Charlotte."

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-070527smith,1,6310151.column?page =2&coll=cs-bulls-headlines

i think he makes this stuff up along the way to justify his pay check.

I know this was an old post but i wanted to get everyones thought since the Sonics got the 2nd pick.  Can we have 2 NBA teams in the bay?    

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003145882_sonicsdeal23.html

At a news conference Tuesday, Schultz said he had turned down offers of more than $350 million in order to sell the Sonics and Storm to a group that would try to keep the teams in Seattle. Sources told The Seattle Times last week those offers included a $425 million offer from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who wanted to move the team to San Jose, Calif.

Poll

Can we have 2 Bay Area teams?

19%

Heck Yeah!!! I love the Sonics!!!

13 votes

4%

other... (Post a comment why)

3 votes

76%

Heck No!!!! GoldenState 4 Life!!!

52 votes

68 votes | Poll has closed

here's the link

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/215408

I think Pietrus is the "apple" of Colangelo's eye this summer and he'll be option number one.

I know its premature, but read the rest of the article and it really sounds like Bryan Colangelo is interested in MP2.  Maybe we can work something out.  I added a poll but i didnt add any of their swingmen or point gaurds because we need a big man.  Also toronto doesnt have a 1st round pick.

Poll

If we can get a SIGN AND TRADE w/ the F/C from the RAPTORS would you want to see with the DUBZ???

17%

Jorge Garbajosa

23 votes

14%

Bargnani or Bosh are untouchable but oh what the heck!!!

19 votes

3%

Joey Graham

5 votes

10%

Let MP2 go for free

13 votes

2%

Rasho Nesterovic

3 votes

48%

Mix Adonal into this to free up some money

62 votes

0%

Uros Slokar

0 votes

1%

Kris Humphries

2 votes

0%

Pape Sow

1 votes

128 votes | Poll has closed

We've lost 2 games that we could have easily won on the road and all of a sudden we lose some of our "fan base" and then most of the media or "experts" say we're done and we dont have a chance!!!  

On the other hand Detroit has killed Chicago by 20+ points both games and these so called "experts" would consider our Warriors in the same catagory as the Bulls!?!  I dont get it.

I guess if you lose by 1 or lose by 20 it doesnt really matter much because everyone loves the winner.

Thanks to the Army I live in an area populated with Mavs fans and being from the bay I made a bet with a friend that is from the dallas area that the loser gets a tat of the initial's of the winning team or half a months base pay!!! By the way, HYPHY is better then Screw music!!!  (its only a diary so i hope i didnt hurt anyones feelings)

California-record Oracle Coliseum crowd Friday night. They turned the place into a sea of baby-puke yellow,

http://www.star-telegram.com/287/story/84104.html

This was posted earlier but i wanted to put it out there so we have an idea what the media in Dallas thinks of the GREATEST FAN BASE in the NBA.  Even though it was being compared to the Mav's loss last night, it was very unprofessional.  

IS IT THAT SERIOUS???!!!!???  YES!!!!  LIKE A CRACK ADDICT OUT OF REHAB!!!(OKAY... MAY BE A BAD ANALOGY) BUT IM STARVING FOR THE PLAYOFFS!!!  ANYONE ELSE GETTING CHILLS OR WITHDRAWLS!!! GSOM IS A LIKE METHADONE... KINDA CURBS YOUR HUNGER!!!  LOL...  TIC TOC TIC TOC TIC TOC... I CANT BELIEVE WE'RE TALKING PLAYOFFS WITH 2 GAMES LEFT!!!!  WHAT IF WE LOSE? WHAT IF THE CLIPS LOSE!!! WHAT IF THEY WIN? WHAT IF WE WIN AND THE CLIPS LOSE!!! WHAT IF WE GET THE 7 SPOT??  WHAT IF WE DONT MAKE IT!!! WHAT IF THIS IS A DREAM??? WHAT IF THIS IS A NIGHTMARE!!!  DAMN YOU WARRIORS BASKETBALL!!! ITS A GREAT TIME OUT... IF YOU'RE A CRACK ADDICT!!!  OOPSSS...LOL