With the Torch passed to Mark Davis & Hue Jackson, "just winning" is not enough

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 12, 2011 10:40 PM PDT in News

Al Davis was all about winning. Everyone, even I suppose in the axis of evil countries, knows Al's famous motto, "Just Win, Baby." And certainly last week's game against Houston fit Al's paradigm perfectly. I never was sold on this motto, it leaves too much excellence unused and is rather recklessly on the edge. So, when Hue took over and started talking about building a Bully and dominating (a theme Al also cherished ... but seemed just as pleased with any win regardless of stats or game esthetics) my heart began to quicken and I remembered George Atkinson saying that he always "Killed a fly with a sledgehammer."

I believe Al Davis made the perfect choice in handing off the Torch to Hue Jackson and his son Mark Davis. In fact, after watching Kenneth Brannah play Henry IV (a prince who was not very serious about things until the mantel of power and responsibility was placed on his shoulders) who became, to everyone's astonishment, an amazingly strong and wise King, I thought of Mark Davis and became excited that he who grew up with the greatest Raider may be very much like Henry IV once the power was transferred to him.

This Sunday the Raiders are, for the first time all season, favored to win (by 7 pts). I can think of no better moment in history for Mark & Hue to make a big statement. That statement is this: A new epoch has begun and even winning is not enough, the Raiders will dominate teams and will not relent though opposing teams and coaches complain and cry, "unsportsmanlike to beat us so badly and by so many points." The "New Epoch of Raider Dominance" is what Sunday needs to usher in.

Al's perfect vision was not just to win but to dominate.

Crush the Cleveland Browns Sunday; physically and morally devastate them and their fans and their organization. Make that statement, commit now to an even higher standard of excellence than just winning - dare to be truly great and beyond conventional standards and norms - that is the Raider Way.

God Bless the Raiders and Long Live the indomitable spirit of Al Davis.

Now it is your time Hue and Mark and the new Raider doctrine, "Just Dominate, Baby!"

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Just Dominate Baby!

"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis

"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi

by Marcus Allen Krause on Oct 12, 2011 10:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Just Dominate, Baby!

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 12, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Just Dominate Baby!

Al Davis the Greatest Raider of all times... You will live forever in the hearts of true Raider fans...RIP

by samiam2112 on Oct 12, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Just Dominate Baby!

RAIDER NATION
"There only can be one nation, The Raider Nation"

by AlwaysWinBaby on Oct 12, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

beat me to it. I believe this could definitely catch on... Don't see many arguing with this

but I think the dominance is implied too. When we hear Hue talk about playing like the Raiders of past greatness, we know exactly what he means, and that’s dominate.

I want to see our defense hold them to nothing, and score two touchdowns, and under those circumstances, I’ll consider smash mouth for four quarters and mostly field goals from our offense domination, even though no one amongst us really expects that either.

Domination Nation, Domination.

"tough times call for perseverance and a tough mind. I have been told that I can't play football before. We all know what happened with that. #neverquit"--Mark Herzlich

""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson

by brhynno on Oct 12, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions

How about we take a page out of Ben Roethlisberger's playbook?

“Rape Everybody! No Exceptions!”

by Jason Scarbrough on Oct 13, 2011 2:57 AM PDT up reply actions

wwwwwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt?

"Just Win Baby..." - Coach Al Davis

1929 - FOREVER

by Al Davis *Commitment to Excellence* on Oct 13, 2011 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Seriously....

Al Davis the Greatest Raider of all times... You will live forever in the hearts of true Raider fans...RIP

by samiam2112 on Oct 13, 2011 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions

lol

Rape the competition? I like it!

by Finizzle on Oct 13, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

It works for everyone who plays Jay Cutler.

by Jason Scarbrough on Oct 13, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Dude, you just totally blew me away with the Henry IV analogy

And of course those of us who have seen the film (or read the play) knows what happens in Henry V once Prince Hal has taken over:
His Brits kick France’s ass!!!

by Raaddad on Oct 12, 2011 10:32 PM PDT reply actions

All non-Raider teams are either (metaphorically) French or Barbarian, the Raiders must be their master, it is fitting and just

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 12, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions

And to continue with the analogy

As Henry V destroyed a massive French force in the Battle of Agincourt (1415) via the use of his English archers and their longbows, so we too may destroy our enemies with our “longbows”—the long downfield passes from Campbell to DHB, Moore, Ford, Schilens, Boss, et al.
Just dominate, baby!

by Raaddad on Oct 13, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions

And our Siege Engine, Jano the Football Catapult

Maybe John Henderson will slap Jason before games to practice domination.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 13, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

I’m inspired. I’ve always settled for wins, they get you to the playoffs and a chance at the bowl, no matter the score. But secretly, I’ve always liked the idea of a team (my Raiders in specific) coming in and beating the dog shit out of their opponent. Then winning the whole damn thing and showing that without question your team was the best of all time! Not this year, but we can start this year. Soon, JUST DOMINATE BABY!

by lakers007raiders on Oct 12, 2011 11:05 PM PDT reply actions

Just Dominate Baby!!!! There was a time when that is exactly what the Raiders did!!!!

The Oakland Raiders would demoralize teams, most would be intimidated before even coming out to the field. Indeed I believe we can get back to that brand of football…I don’t like penalties, however, our greatest teams always had the most penalties in the league. Of course, I am not saying I encourage penalties, however, if we are laying the wood to other teams and winning big, who cares? Just Dominate Baby!!! Go Raiders!!!!

by Rodney Sacramento on Oct 13, 2011 3:37 AM PDT reply actions

Hey rodney, where ya been....

I’ve been waiting for a post to lift my spirits and upgrade my football smarts…lol

by Toolshed1485 on Oct 13, 2011 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions

YES!!!

Great job! A perfect piece describing what the essence of COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE is. This is our time. To travel with the Raiders all these seasons and experience the ups and downs, the pain and elation… I know our time is now! This is a team who’s dominance has echoed even through the lean years.. and now is our time. Our time to solidify ourselves as the continued standard for excellence in this league…. domiNATION!!!!!

Teto

by Teto1976RAIDER on Oct 13, 2011 5:49 AM PDT reply actions

I wanted to hate you when I read this title, and saw the quote down at the bottom.

But after reading the post .. I get it and I love it. I have long heard about the Raiders glory days (I was born in ‘87) .. I had a glimmer of hope in the late 90s and early 2000s. But I want to see this team returned to greatness. I want hard hits. I want the quarterback fearing when he steps back to pass. I want every WR to fear coming over the middle. I want, what the Raiders once stood for. Where teams and opposing fans alike would fear having to play the Raiders. I can’t wait till this Sunday.

Just Dominate, Baby!

Just Win, Baby.
R.I.P. Mr. Davis (July 4th 1929 - October 8th 2011)

by RaiderCreator5150 on Oct 13, 2011 7:12 AM PDT reply actions

born in 85 and know the yearning u feel all to well!

Lets get that Superbowl victory we have wanted all our lives brother! We have been teased enough!

"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi

by Marcus Allen Krause on Oct 13, 2011 10:45 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Born in '54 and we still need more rings!!!

Sons said it right….

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Oct 13, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

WINNING EARNS YOU RESPECT........ DOMINATING MAKES THEM FEAR YOU.......

"Just Win Baby..." - Coach Al Davis

1929 - FOREVER

by Al Davis *Commitment to Excellence* on Oct 13, 2011 7:29 AM PDT reply actions

Dominating takes the outcome out of the officals hands ... refs, rarely sympathetic to us, often cost us close games.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 13, 2011 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Word!

Al Davis the Greatest Raider of all times... You will live forever in the hearts of true Raider fans...RIP

by samiam2112 on Oct 13, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Good piece, SOB

They were right to put you on the front page.

by rightnasty on Oct 13, 2011 10:56 AM PDT reply actions

Thank you, rightnasty.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 13, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I've always called them the "cardiac arrest raiders" becasue of

games like last week. While it is exciting, and certainly gets my heart rate up, I would love to watch a game in the fourth quarter with a sense of ease about me, like “yep, pending a miracle’ this games completely in the bag” I don’t know what I would do with myself, maybe order some more wings? another plate of nachos? seemingly by late 3rd quarter I’ve lost all appetite, have closed my tab, and nervously pace near the tv screen. lol, go raiders, great post Sons!

by Toolshed1485 on Oct 13, 2011 2:33 PM PDT reply actions

Wow, Shakespeare on the Raiders blog.

Two of my favorite things. Especially the Henry plays. I’ll wish I could get my hands on Falstaff beer here in NYC. (Beer is also one of my favorite things)
Anybody heard rumors or have opinions on who the team will hire as a GM? Wolff? Madden?
And who gets cut for Pryor?

Girlfriend: So the guy who catches the ball is the catcher, right?
Me: No. They are called wide-receivers. Catchers play baseball.
Girlfriend: Samething.

by dram5780 on Oct 13, 2011 3:20 PM PDT reply actions