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JaMarcus Russell's exit not cure-all for Oakland Raiders

The Shadow — 2010-07-29T09:50:35+00:00

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ By Monte Poole Oakland Tribune sports columnist Too big to hide and too slow to get out of the way, he was an easy target. Too indifferent to respond, he was the convenient explanation. With so many bad habits, on and off the field, JaMarcus Russell embodied ...

McClain signs, all hands on deck for practice

The Shadow — 2010-07-29T09:48:13+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer The Raiders announced the signing of their top draft pick Rolando McClain, on their Twitter account at a minute before midnight. Terms for McClain�s contract, as the No, 8 overall pick from Alabama, were not disclosed. Oakland also anno...

Cable Q&A

The Shadow — 2010-07-29T09:46:56+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com/ By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer A transcription of Tom Cable�s press briefing with the media Wednesday at Raiders training camp in Napa: Cable: OK, first thing, I�d like to start off by offering my condolences to Jack Tatum�s family, his children, his wife. It�s a tra...

A striking difference in Cable

The Shadow — 2010-07-29T09:44:28+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com/ By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer It was hard not to think of the possibility of Randy Hanson sitting at home watching the Tom Cable press conference on Comcast Sports Net Bay Area when the head coach was asked about the pregame ritual of defensive tackle John Henderson....

Cable quick hits

The Shadow — 2010-07-29T09:43:11+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer For those of you who didn�t see it on Comcast, some quick hits from Tom Cable�s press briefing: � Rolando McClain hasn�t signed a contract, but Cable is hoping he�ll be signed by the time the team practices Thursday. � The Raiders will a...

Oakland Raiders sign No. 8 pick Rolando McClain on eve of trainingcamp

The Shadow — 2010-07-29T09:41:34+00:00

http://content.usatoday.com/ The Oakland Raiders signed No. 8 overall draft pick Rolando McClain late Wednesday night, making the former Alabama LB the highest overall draft choice to sign a contract this offseason. Terms of the deal were not immediately available. The Raiders reported on th...

Raiders 5 Year Win Trend: 2005-->4 Games: 2006-->2 Games: 2007-->4 Games: 2008-->5 games: 2009-->5: 2010-->2 Games

skepticl1@aol.com — 2010-07-28T19:57:30+00:00

These are NOT your Father's Raiders Next Raiders Niners game Oct. 17th 49ers Boss of the Bay!

DEAD TATUM: It's Too Bad He Had Only ONE Leg Cut Off! Two, Plus Some Nice Cancer Would Have Been Justice Served To This Coward! (4 replies)

J. Fartlington Poopnagel — 2010-07-28T12:13:50+00:00

Let's hope his heart attack was at least 1/10 as painful as the agony Stingley went through during the 29 years he lived in a wheelchair and with breathing devices. And YES, you fuckin' bleedin' hearts, you would feel the same if your son [or daughter] was put through what Tatum unnecessarily put D...

More Tatum reaction

The Shadow — 2010-07-28T09:50:13+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com/ By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer A few more observations from Raiders� present and past about Jack Tatum, the former Raiders safety who died of heart failure Tuesday at age 61. � �Seeing him the last two years, it was a blessing to me to know that was what the Raiders w...

Seymour arrives to lay foundation

The Shadow — 2010-07-28T09:48:50+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Any notion that Richard Seymour isn�t particularly eager for the 2010 season was dispelled quickly on the day the Raiders reported to the Napa Valley Marriott. When the bus from the Oakland Airport Hilton pulled into the back lot of the...

Willie Brown on Jack Tatum (1 reply)

The Shadow — 2010-07-28T09:47:18+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com/ Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer A transcription of Raiders� Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown talking about the passing of former teammate and Pro Bowl safety Jack Tatum: Q: Was Jack�s passing a surprise? Had some issues with diabetes, but had he been ill? Brown: No,...

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The Nobel Peace Laureate's Assassins are now in more than 75 Countries

skepticl1@aol.com — 2010-07-28T07:44:29+00:00

Nobel Peace Laureate's administration recently "leaked" the news that America is running hit squads, secret armies and other covert operators in more than 75 countries around the world -- with the Peace Laureate also proclaiming his right to assassinate American citizens when he feels like it. Sour...

USA The Worst Violaters of Borders: Now They Holler About Their Border?!

skepticl1@aol.com — 2010-07-28T05:38:06+00:00

The U.S. and Latin America Tell Us, Now, Who Is the Great Respecter of Borders? The U.S. went to war with Spain in 1898 to drive it out of the western hemisphere and parts of the Pacific and Southeast Asia and take over its colonies. The Spanish-American war was a turning point in the U.S. becoming ...

Hard-hitting former Raider Jack Tatum dies at 61

The Shadow — 2010-07-28T00:27:29+00:00

By RUSTY MILLER, AP Sports Writer 48 minutes ago COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)�He was called the �Assassin.� Jack Tatum was one of the hardest hitters in the NFL, a Pro Bowl safety who intimidated opposing players with bone-jarring tackles that helped make his Oakland Raiders one of toughest teams of its ...

Raiders� statement on Tatum�s passing

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T19:59:25+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer The Raiders released the following statement on the death of safety Jack Tatum, who died Tuesday morning at age 61: We are deeply saddened by the news of Jack Tatum�s passing. Jack was a true Raider champion and a true Raider warrior. He ...

Tatum�s death makes for somber opening

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T19:57:03+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Received a phone call informing me of the death of Jack Tatum while en route to Napa. While not enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Tatum is one of the NFL�s most famous defensive backs for his hitting ability as a safety. Former...

Former Raider star Jack Tatum dies

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T19:53:35+00:00

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ By Monte Poole Oakland Tribune Jack Tatum, the fearsome defensive back who characterized physical Raiders defense during the team's golden era, died Tuesday morning after sustaining a heart attack. He was 61. Drafted by the Raiders in 1971 out of Ohio State, Ta...

Jack Tatum Dies of Heart Attack: Legendary Assassin for Raiders &Ohio State

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T19:45:30+00:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/ by Todd Jacobs Hard Hitting Tatum Still Remembered for Crippling of Daryl Stingley Jack Tatum nicknamed the Assassin, of the Oakland Raiders symbolized the hard hitting Raiders defense of the seventies. Tatum was ailing from complications of diabetes when ...

Former Ohio State And Oakland Raiders Great Jack Tatum Dead

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T19:41:54+00:00

http://mystateline.com by VERTEXNews/Newsroom Solutions The football player known as "The Assassin" passed away this morning from a heart attack at the age of 61. Jack Tatum started his career at Ohio State and played under Woody Hayes. He was a first-team All-Big Ten player in 19...

Former Raiders Great Jack Tatum Dies at 61 (1 reply)

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T19:39:37+00:00

http://nationalsportsreview.com/ By: Matt Loede Jack Tatum, one of the hardest-hitting defensive backs to ever play in the NFL, has died of a heart attack, Columbus television station WBNS reports on its website. He was 61. After starring at Ohio State, Tatum enjoyed a 10-year career, spendi...

Jack Tatum (1948-2010) (8 replies)

Dan Pastorini — 2010-07-27T18:52:56+00:00

RIP to the Assassin.. http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15613781?nclick_check=1 Thanks, Dan "The Leg" Pastorini

Houston signs, only McClain is left

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T09:52:25+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com/ By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Defensive lineman Lamarr Houston, the Raiders� second-round pick in the 2010 draft, signed a contract Monday, the club announced on its Web site. Houston, the 44th overall selection, played defensive tackle for the last two years at Texa...

Camp questions: Can Raiders block and tackle?

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T09:51:00+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com/ By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Last in a series of camp questions, with players reporting Tuesday and practice opening Thursday in Napa: Can the Raiders improve their blocking and tackling in camp without doing a lot of blocking and tackling? Warren Sapp used to say ...

Jason Campbell Q&A

The Shadow — 2010-07-27T09:49:14+00:00

http://www.ibabuzz.com By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer The text of an interview with Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell on 106.7 The Fan in Washington D.C., courtesy of Sports Radio Interviews.com: Q: On what it�s been like being a part of the Raiders organization: Campbell: You know, when I ...