Game Wrap: I AM Stoked, Regardless of The Score!!!
by saint
on Aug 15, 2008 10:07 PM PDT
Unfortunately my computer has crashed more than a hippie (Nico) on my couch for the last 4 hours and my writing has been sparse. The problem is still ongoing so I'm going to have to update this piece, one piece at a time.
Here is the halftime update:
From the Raider's first posession, it was apparent that Jamarcus Russell was ON. Unfortunately, Javon Walker was NOT.
Don't get down on him though, Javon is a mid to deep threat who's number hasn't been called yet.
JaMarcus finished the half going 10-17 for 75 yards and a TD.
His first half highlight was an incredible toss to Zach Miller that didn't just thread a needle, it spit in the camel's eye and left Tennessee's defensive leader injured and accounted for the game's only offensive touchdown. If you didn't think that this kid was special before seeing that, do you believe now?
He is as elusive as he is strong armed and he may redefine the QB position.
McFadden finished the half with 6 carries for 44 yards.
His highlight was a 25 yard burst with 9 seconds left that ended with 1 second left on clock and the Raiders in field goal range. They made the kick and took the lead, 10-7.
(Then my computer cut out before I could talk about how fantastic Zach Miller was)
Zach Miller conjured up thoughts of every Great Raider Tight End that I have ever seen.
One of my keys before the game started was Zach Miller. Would Zach Miller get a chance to leave the line and actually run a pass patern?
He did, folks, he did.
His touchdown grab may be the best catch that we have seen in many years.
Every one of his grabs had "hands" displayed for all to see. (More Computer Death)
I have to cut this short, BUT, the defense looked incredible, especially seeing that Nnamdi and Hall didn't even play.
There was a definite upfront surge and the blitz pressure that has been missing for the past 4 + years was impressive.
I was even rooting for the Tennessee kid to make the kick at the end. It was pre-season and the Raider outplayed the Titans in EVERY facet.
I'm stoked, regardless of the score. ( I have to get out before my computer die...s again).
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Am I actually the only other Raider fan posting here?
WTF?
Alright, well, I like most of the things that happened tonight except the bone-headed plays that led to the Raiders actually losing the game, instaed of winning!
Thank god it’s only the preseason!!!!!!!!!!
Go Raiders! And go in peace Saint………-M-Rod
by mrod on Aug 15, 2008 11:00 PM PDT 0 recs
Yeah we need more fans posting!
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
by Syphon on
Aug 16, 2008 12:22 AM PDT
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I only got to see the first quarter on a lunch break from work
but it was totally worth it!
Everyone knows the preseason gauge counts only in the first half. To watch our defense come up big (you could feel the pressure the Raider D was putting on Vinnie Young), then to watch JaMarcus with his drive to end the quarter was super impressive!
So the Titans got it in the end—big whoop! Starters against starters, the Raiders came up on top!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Aug 15, 2008 11:42 PM PDT 0 recs
I was
out at a friends house. Couldn’t get to a computer. I watched the game and was pleased with how Jamarcus played. They put 8 in the box and dared him to pass and he made some great throws. This is more like what we will see during the season. I wouldn’t put too much praise on the pass defense (the pass rush yes), because I don’t think Vince is that good of a QB. Our run D looks better but there are still concerns. If this was a full game I really think their run game would’ve broke through. That Chris Johnson kid is the real deal.
by Raider76 on Aug 16, 2008 12:44 AM PDT 0 recs
There were lots
of easily fixable things that happened that Lane will learn from. Don’t send in the big RB who is out of breath in to finish off the five yard TD. When you have five RB’s that are all good don’t give the FB a shot at the end zone. Don’t let Higgins think he should catch a punt inside the 8 freakin yard line. He and Ryan have plenty of game film over the last few years that says the prevent defense doesn’t work, why use it on the last few drives?
I am glad they lost to, maybe it will make Lane look at all of the mistakes more critically. Besides, what was our pre-season record a couple years ago when we went 2-14 in the regular season? This is the time to get these stupid mistakes out of the way and learn from them.
I live, breath and breed Silver and Black!
by sabp on Aug 16, 2008 8:42 AM PDT 0 recs
Higgins
fielding the ball inside the 8 was his fault only I wouldn’t blame the coaches. Every punt returner knows not to field the ball inside the 10. He needs to realize he is not Devin Hester.
by Raider76 on Aug 16, 2008 9:35 AM PDT 0 recs
I was flying back from Hawaii
so didn’t see the game, but from reading about it, it seems that Higgins and O’Neal were major reasons for this game being lost which is fine in exhibition. Higgins is a major worry, it is what got him in trouble last year. Obviously in a league game, O’Neal wouldn’t get the ball in that situation, that will be Bush’s ball. But Higgins is our only real option at punt returner and so far he has shown a terrible propensity to lose the ball. He is not a rookie anymore so those mistakes should have been corrected already.
Since I didn’t see the game I cannot comment about anything but from looking at the stats it seems that Saint is correct, the Raiders outplayed the Titans. Several players who will be counted on didn’t play much if at all so things are looking good so far.
by Laoren on Aug 16, 2008 10:13 AM PDT 0 recs
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