Why Did Art Shell Take the Raiders Job?
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Why not??? You're if you do bad, it's expected... If you do okay it's an improvement... I mean; Kerry Collins is useless, and the running game is still horrible because Lamont Jordan never panned out the way they hoped... Sure you have one of the best recievers in the game in Randy Moss, and a decent 2nd option in Jerry Porter, but who'll throw the ball to them??? Marques Tiausosopo??? (I think I spelled that wrong...) The bottom line Al Davis will give him a few years to turn things around, and hey, it's a paycheck...
710911
He wants to stay in the Bay area. However, I think Oakland is a better fit so he can play DH. Remember he has bad knees. Not to mention all the other poor side effects from using steroids.
1166477
When I first heard that FSN fired Mike, I at first didn't believe the person who told me. It just doesn't make any sense. My theory is that bigwigs at FSN were out of touch with how the fans felt, and all that they saw was some guy who had been doing the same job for 30+ years. It seems like they were making a misguided attempt to give their station/the team a new image. Then again, I've heard a rumor that it had to do with money...so who knows. I just think that it's a shame. He was such a big part of the Penguin's personality.
815796
I just read a great article about Pat and his brother in Sports Illustrated. Pat and his brother were both tabbed. As you recall his brother was in the column just behind Pats. Pat was a hard charger all his life. He got in a fight defending a friend and got busted for it. He used to do hand stands on the roof of his parents house. He was not expected to make the N.F.L. but he persevered. After he proved himself in the N.F.L. the Arizona Cardinals offered him three million dollars to resign ,he turn them down to join the Army. Imagine after finally proving himself, and getting afford the big money, he turned them down. The Rangers were not what Pat had imagined and he was not going to re up. I think it was the discipline, I'm not sure.
56439
Sid Rosenberg Resigned in early october because of an incident in Atlantic City and he didnt show up for a giants game broadcast, which he was hosting. Threfore he resigned and was then Hired by 790 The Ticket in Miami Florida
984507
The Raiders are in one of those famous (and for the fans -frustrating) "rebuilding years". This team was ranked 32nd. out of 32 for most of the first half and was the joke of the NFL. Suddenly they are showing some real "Raider" class and they are NOT laying down but showing up for every game. They have had some excellent defensive efforts lately and yes their record could be better (NOT 7-4 under ANY circumstances!) but with luck, 5-6 maybe.\n\nThis is a team that shows real promise for the future. You put a real offense in there and watch out. (yeah, and get rid of Moss, this team needs TEAM players at this point...) This is definitely a team which is suddenly just a few good players short of real contention. I'm not a rabid Raider's fan, but I like to see them in the hunt, what's the NFL without the Evil Black and Silver?\n\n(We all rave about the Manning dynasty, father and two brothers, but has anyone noticed the Defensive Coordinator dynasty, the Ryans? Father - Buddy Ryan, DC of the 1985 SB Bears, one of the best defenses in NFL history, son Rob Ryan, DC of the mighty Ravens (who shutout, shut down and stomped the Steelers yestersday) and his brother Rex, now DC of the suddenly respectable Oakland Defense? How spooky is that?)
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No he is not.  His affilliation was a bat boy in the 70's.\n\n[edit] "Executive VP" for the A's\nFrom 1972 to 1980, Burrell served as a batboy with the Oakland Athletics under colorful team owner Charlie Finley, who lived in the Midwest and for whom Burrell was his "eyes and ears."[1] Reggie Jackson, in describing Burrell's role for Finley, took credit for the "Hammer" nickname:\n\nHell, our chief executive, the guy that ran our team, uh, that communicated [with] Charlie Finley, the top man there, was a 13-year old kid. I nicknamed him "Hammer," because he looked like Hank Aaron.[1] \nRon Bergman, at the time an Oakland Tribune writer who covered the A's, recalled that:\n\nHe was an informant in the clubhouse, an informant for Charlie, and he got the nickname "Pipeline."[1] \nAccording to Hammer:\n\nCharlie said, "I'm getting you a new hat. I don't want you to have a hat that says "A's" on it. I'm getting you a hat that says 'Ex VP,' that says 'Executive Vice President.' You're running the joint around here." . . . Every time I come down to the clubhouse, you know, Rollie would yell out "Oh, everybody be quiet! Here comes Pipeline!"[1] \nBurrell wanted to be a professional baseball player, but he did not catch on in any professional organization. He instead joined the Navy, where he served with Patron Forty Seven (VP-47) of Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, as a Petty Officer Third Class Aviation Store Keeper (AK-3) until his honorable discharge [citation needed]. Upon his return he began performing music in clubs and started his own record label, Bust It[citation needed].
1046081
Because the head of the department wanted to split the team up and they were questioning his methods as a supervisor.
684557
Hello fellow member of the Raider Nation.  Frankly, I'm disappointed.  How can you pass up your franchise QB in Matt Leinart?!?!?! WTF!!!  Michael Huff may be a hard hitter, but he's not going to bring the organization out of extinction.  Now Aaron Brooks is our QB.  Its going to be a rough year, but hang in there.\n\nJust Win Baby!\n\nP.S. "Jet" can go f*ck himself.
32405
Beane's a calculated risk-taker.  Izzy didn't cost the A's much (the Mets had pretty much given up on him) and he became a heck of a closer.  I think the A's like to get veteran players who can help out in the clubhouse with the younger guys they have to have on their roster (b/c of their small payroll).  Now....Milton Bradley obviously doesn't fit that bill, but past folks like Hatterfield, Eric Karros, Reggie Sanders, etc. certainly do fit the mold.
958682
Actually it kind of sums up the Raiders season so far.  Out of control with an owner who has let the game pass him by.  Before the knee event I was keying in on Randy Moss and Art Shell.  Moss looked like a guy who wished he was in a thousand other places last night rather than being at the game.  Shell looked like a deer in headlights, not knowing what to do next.  Pretty sad to see a once proud franchise who based everything on "excellence", as Al Davis use to say, drop completely off the football map.
842425
I think they made a mistake.  They should have traded down a couple of spots and picked Matt Leinart to reunite with Titans offensive co-ordinator Norm Chow who coached him at USC.\n\nFor more on the Titans and the NFL, check this out.  http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/
334403
A lot of people wondered why The Game switched up went around screaming G-UNOT. The main ultimate reason is because 50 has a big mouth. He went on radio stations and in magazines claiming that he's the real reason behind Game's success; saying that he gave the Game his image and wrote all his lyrics. The Game, hailing where I'm from, COMPTON, took this as disrespect, as any smart human should. They went on making diss records about each other, kiss and made up, then the Game finally left G-Unit for good, and stuck with Aftermath.
602753
Assuming the A's are still in the hunt at the trading deadline, he's not going anywhere this year. The chances of resigning him are pretty slim, however. The team's philosophy is that you don't tie up pitchers for big-money long-term deals (ergo the Hudson and Mulder deals). They went against their own policy with Loiaza and, seeing how that's turned out so far, they're not likely to repeat the mistake. \nI think Barry's going to sign with a Southern California team this winter; it's his home and he's not a New York kind of guy. My bet would be the Dodgers or the Padres.
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1. Art Shell is frozen in the days where people actually respected him\n\n2.  The Raiders get flagged by refs more than a 33 year old guy named "liveforsex309" gets flagged by cops on MySpace\n\n3.  Ken Dorsey is really the QB of the Future
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Last year he was a back-up for the Raiders.  He currently is not on any team roster, and he isn't listed as a free agent.  I think he is done and retried.  He made enough money and probably doesn't want to play.  Plus he hasn't played in a game for a few years, so no one wants him anyway.
646325
He is an owner. It's his team. He is VERY involved, but some would argue(and they would be right) that he would be more successful, and liked, if he gave his coaches more power, much like Mike Brown has given Marvin Lewis in Cincinnati. Used to me Mike Brown ran the show completely and that's why the Bengals stunk for so long. Hire a new guy, earn his trust and then let him run the organization more than the average coach, thats what I think Jerry Jones should do. Parcells is a great coach.