Game Day Thread: Will Today Define The next 10 years?

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 16, 2007 9:30 AM PST in News Comment 124 comments

Word on the street is that JaMarcus Russell will only get two series, UNLESS, he is rolling.

We all know what we have in Josh McCown...A career back-up.

Will today be the day that JaMarcus shows that he CAN guide this Pirate Ship?

I sure hope so!!!

I've gotta bounce to the parking lot.

Go RRRAAAAAAAAAAIIIIDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I don't see why

you're in such a hurry to put JaMarcus in. The Raiders have waited 14 weeks, one more won't hurt, especially when he'd be up against the number one pass defense in the NFL

Colts fan by the way. I'll probably be around most of the game. Good luck (starting after this game).

by shake n bake on Dec 16, 2007 12:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

TIME FOR J MONEY!!!

This is my 1st post of the day . Its 5:0am here in Beijing, and I am feeling really tired, as I just woke up, but a bimb from J Money will get me up!!

Go Raiders!!
OakFoSho

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 1:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I dont think

We don't stand much of a chance but at least we held um to a FG on the first drive. Who knows, theres a reason they say Any Given Sunday.

OakFoSho

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 1:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh my

3 and out, punt return for touchdown.

This is gonna get ugly.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What happened to this special teams unit?

These were the guys who shut down Devin Hester, despite everyone laughing at their promise to do so.

Now last week and this week they can't stop anybody.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Franchise time!

Its over before it really starts. Oh well, at least we get to see J Money.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 1:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

...hurt the team in this case? If it's 24-0 in the second quarter, will he only let JaMarcus play the planned few series? Or will he do the right thing and just let him go the whole game, come what may?

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fucking fumble

Christ, I don't care if he did recover it.

What the hell is this guy's defect? Where's the QB who looked pretty damn good against Denver?

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Why can't we ever convert....

...a goddamn 4th down? Seriously. ONE YARD. HOW FUCKING HARD IS IT?! THe Indy defense is missing how many starters?

RIDICULOUS.

Right call, though. I still like Kiffin's agressiveness there.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Interseting Colts attack so far

11 passes, 3 runs as I type this. Given the fact that our run defense hasn't stuffed a soul this year, it's a surprising choice. Seems to bew orking so far though.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Typical

Hold them to 3rd-and-long....give up big play.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

17-0

Again...hold them to 3rd and goal...give up touchdown.

1st quarter.

Kiffin, I'm broadcasting you a message via telepathy.

THIS GAME IS LOST. PUT IN RUSSELL.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Play reversed! Only 10-0!

Something goes right! Hollllyyyyy hell.

Let's hope this is a trend. I'm doubtful. :)

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

DEFENSE HOLDS!

So now only 99 yards to go!

Here comes the comeback! (Heh. I wish!)

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

One play at a time people!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 1:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I understand not putting Russell in..

...to try and engineer a 99 yard drive.

But next series if the drive starts at like the 15 or more, put him in!

Fargas running well so far. Good sign the ribs are okay.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ATA BOY YOUNG HUG!!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 1:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN!!!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 1:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Rhodes carries for the first time

I like Kiffin's strategy this year of using jilted players against the teams that screwed them.

Well, okay, so he only did that with Daunte, but it still worked pretty well. :) Let's hope Rhodes continues the trend.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

THERE'S A CONVERSION!

Goddamn, right! Finally!

Slowly building momentum....don't give it away.

We NEED points here, even if it's only 3.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This drive has already...

..ate up 7 minutes and jammed Huggy Bear down their throats bigtime. I love it.

The only way we're going to win is to tire them out and give our defense a rest.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 1:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stupid penalties!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The number of penalties seems down this year...

...but the timing is what kills us. Always at the worst time.

Still, progress is progress I suppose.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

1ST AND GOAL ON THE 3!!!

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

No matter what happens...

...the rest of the game, this drive was fucking EPIC. And helps define this team this year.

Lots of problems, yes, but no way does this drive happen last year. 10 minutes of clock, a power running game, coming through in the 3rd down clutch.

Awesome.

just awesome.

This drive is the emblem of what Kiffn's done this year. We may lose, but there's the progress.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sack!

There's the Derrick Burgess we know and love. Welcome back!

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

INTERCEPTION!

THOMAS HOWARD!

Have I mentioned how much I fucking LOVE our linebackers?

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Fun thought

Put in Russell and let him launch it down the field three times.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

AHAHAHAHAHHAHA

KEEP RUNNING THE ROCK AND LETS TIE THIS THING OR TAKE THE LEAD BABY!!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Can you imagine...

...if we go into halftime up 14-10?

Wow.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I Played HS Football

with Kirk Morrison at Bishop O'Dowd, so yes, I love our LBs too. I am the biggest mamber of the Kirk Morrison Fan club.

OakFoSho

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ah, crap

Still, it stalled them and denied them a scoring opportunity. I'll take it.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Think about this

If the punt return is taken away, the Raiders are winning 7-3.

Daaaaaaaaaaamn.

Deny them big plays in the second half and we have a serious shot at this.

Well, it seemed that way in Green Bay last week too, and look what happened. Still, hope springs eternal.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Its 6:15am here in Beijing.....

and Ima go get some breakfast at halftime, but I will be back shortly.

OakFoSho

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dim Sum for breakfast?

China in the Raider Nation!!

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Kiffin calling timeout?

He wants the ball back?

I love his style, but I hope it doesn't backfire by causing Indy to take a shot downfield.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Don't get my wrong...

...I generally like Kiffin's aggressive style, but I'm actually all for a conservative course here. Get them to run out the clock and let's go into halftime still way into this thing.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea we have seen his aggressive

play calling hurt us in previous games, but I still like the attitude it presents.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thirty seconds left and one timeout

Hell, with a bad punt or a nice return, three points is very possible with SeaBass able to connect from 55 yards.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Remember we get the ball first too....

in the 2nd half so we should run the rock down their throats.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jani will set the record here if given the chance

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hey all

Lovin' the JaMarcus action

They just have to catch his passes now.

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 2:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Keep up the goal line pressure, boys!!

Keep Peyton out

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 2:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm diggin' our stands at the goal line

D keepin us in!!

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 2:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Held 'em to three!

By God, that's a moral victory at least.

Let's step it up J-Russ & Co.

Gotta give the rookie some help. Looking at your Porter and Curry.

by Raybin on Dec 16, 2007 2:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

The D really came to play today.

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Laser-like darts

More JaMarcus, please!

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 2:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Were winning if....

the special teams doesn't fuck up.....RUN THE RoCK!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 2:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

against a piss-poor special teams no less

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No Dim Sum!!

Just McDonalds down the street. The call it Mai Dan Lao here in Beijing. Nothing like a sausage McMuffin for breakfast. A little taste of home thousands of miles away.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I suppose a McMuffin is a McMuffin wherever

Hope it goes with a win today

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

MANNING IS CRAZY!!!

He actually took a shot at Assomuah ( I konw thats spelled wrong buts its early and I am lazy!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dang if that don't sound like a swear word

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea it is.....

And the Big Mac is the same all around the world. I try and stay away from it, but this early its the only thing open, and sometimes you just get tired of noodles or rice dishes.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Question

Why in China? Work, play or something else?

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I am taking.....

business classes at Peking University for the semester, as well as trying to learn Mandarin, but this language is tough man.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I actually come home next Saturday!

I can't wait to come home to The Bay.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That's pretty rad

Masters or Bachelors?

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ANOTHER RAIDER SACK!!

Dang is that awesome!

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Having played with Kirk in HS....

I am really excited that he and Howard are making a name for themselves. OR D IS DOING REALLY WELL TODAY!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I am taking MBA classes

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think I am a min behind.....

the internet must be running behind here.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'll delay my somewhat play-by-play

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dang if that don't sound like a swear word

We've had 11 different starting QBs since Peyton joined the league.

Hopefully JaMarc=Stability

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

its ok....

we are Raider fans, and the admin lets us swear. I mean its football, swearing is mandatory, especially when your special teams blows.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

FARGAS BABY!! RUN THAT ROCK YOUNG HUG!!!

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

HOW BOUT THAT O-LINE!!!

MVP=CABLE

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Imagine a two back set

with Fargas and Michael Bush

brilliant

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Nice Curry catch

Keep moving that ball!!

Black Battle Axe

by oaklandSMASH on Dec 16, 2007 3:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I LIKE IT BUT.....

remember that this is a system that produces career years for RBs, and if it costs too much then you have to let him go. I love the guy, but we could find someone late in the draft to run behind Bush.

by OakFoSho on Dec 16, 2007 3:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs