Tyvon Branch Has Been Named "The Ed Bock Courage Award Winner" By His Oakland Raider Teammates

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Nov 25, 2009 7:32 PM PST

Silver and Black Pride Weekly Contributor, Tyvon Branch of the Oakland Raiders, has been named the team's Ed Block Courage Award Winner for 2009.

From the Ed Block Website:

The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation promotes the prevention of child abuse by raising awareness of the epidemic and assisting agencies who provide for the care and treatment of abused children in communities throughout the National Football League (NFL). That objective is coupled with the Foundation's commitment to celebrating players of inspiration in the NFL.

From the Raiders Official Site:

The Ed Block Courage Award annually honors one player from each NFL team who exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. The award has become one of the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a player in the NFL, primarily because his selection is based upon a vote of his peers.

"It’s a great accomplishment. It’s a great feeling. I feel privileged that my teammates voted me for this award. I would have never thought that I would get recognized for this award," Branch said. "I have positive people around me. I have a great family that kept me playing inspired. They were in my corner and on my side so it was easy for me to bounce back."

It is fitting that a strong safety who played his rookie season with a cast on his arm would win such an award.

On the field, Tyvon has been the glue in the secondary and he has also getting better each week. Last week against the Bengals he had 12 tackles and a sack that forced a fumble, ending a Bengal drive that was on the Raider 27.

Statistically, Tyvon is 1st in the AFC in tackles for a DB (11th over-all) with, 81, and is second in the NFL to Erik Coleman from the Atlanta Falcons who has 83. Tyvon has also forced two fumbles, which is tied for 4th in the League for a DB. Two of the names ahead of him are Ed Reed and Charles Woodson

Congratulations Tyvon, from all of us here at Silver and Black Pride! You deserve it and we are fortunate to have you give us a look inside of your World each week.

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Really Raiders?

Not one Dallas story before the game? I know it’s a short week, but come on. Anyone want to discuss the game? I have lots of opinions and questions and will share with anyone who wants to.

"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."

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by Young Wiz on Nov 25, 2009 7:59 PM PST reply actions

you COULD have made a post yourself

"Mel Kiper has his opinion and I respect it. But what does it mean? My 9-year-old nephew can watch film and make an opinion. I think I value the opinion of scouts who get paid to make their opinions. It will carry me through my career. It will serve as motivation for me." - Mike Mitchell

"I'll be the guy on top of the Quarterback" - Richard Seymour

Here they come baby, Just win baby, Feel the storm of the cold autum wind baby
Its the Oakland Raiders, Get your mouthpiece
You in the black hole, With the black beast! - Ice Cube 'Raider Nation'

by Ozraider on Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions

There is plenty of Dallas talk right Here:

Getting to know the Cowboys – Noontide

I couldn’t promote it to the front page because of some pretty off-color photos, but, it is once again a classic!!!

It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Nov 26, 2009 8:22 AM PST up reply actions

The talk has been out there on several posts, but I'm looking forward to a great game today

The AFC West teams typically mirror the NFC West teams the most. They go after big, fast, solid cover D backs because most of our divisional opponents, like theirs, have big, strong, fast receivers and adept tight ends that can give you matchup hell if you don’t get some personnel to help out there. They also build around the trenches (granted, we’ve had some struggles in those departments, but i hasn’t been for lack of attention, just Al’s misguided picking and Ron Wolf and Bruce Allen being long gone), and win games when the lines win the line of scrimmage. Most teams have multiple solid backs that are great in the passing game as well, and often run the same types of I formations, utilizing pass catching full backs and double tight end sets too.

This game promises to be an interesting matchup for many reasons. Ellis’ history with the Cowboys, Romo’s coming off injury, Gradkowski at the helm, Schilens healthy, the new Cowboy venue and their record in the new stadium…

Typically if you have questions, the best way to get them answered is to put them out there.

This site has no shortage of people willing and able to answer, trust me! Happy Thanksgiving, and may the better team win!

by brhynno on Nov 26, 2009 8:46 AM PST up reply actions