Silver And Black Pride Presents: New Front Page Leader: Levi Damien
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Feb 17, 2012 6:01 AM PST
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PrintI am extremely excited to announce that Levi Damien will be manning the day to day duties here at Silver and Black Pride that were previously handled by Rich Langford.
I feel blessed to have been able to reach out and get the exact person I was looking for. I will still be contributing, but, am overcome with other duties, so I am entrusting the day to day running of this site to LDizzle!
Most of you already read Levi's work on "Thoughts From The Dark Side" where he has brought his thoughts and views from the press room to his readers since 2008. He is credentialed and does an awesome job of NOT joining the crowd and bringing his opinion to his audience.
I had the pleasure of meeting Levi at Raider training camp last year and he instantly took me under his wing and showed me the ropes, or more accurately the red box on the sidelines where the press stand.
So, without further ado, please join me in welcoming Levi Damien to Silver and Black Pride! Here are a few words from the man himself:
Hey everyone, I am very excited to join Silver and Black Pride and SB Nation. I love the format of the site, vision of the network and the passion Raymond "Saint" St. Martin has built on the site.
Some of you may be familiar with my work as I have been covering Oakland Raiders football since early 2008 for the site Thoughts From the Dark Side. I look forward to breaking down the Raiders the way I have always done and giving everyone the inside look at the Raiders from the press conferences at Raider HQ to the sideline at training camp to the press box at the game. But until then, there is always plenty to dissect, rant, rave, and generally go apesh*t about with regards to the team over which we all obsess.
A little about myself: I originally hail from the fine state of dementia Oregon where I have followed the Raiders since the early 80's. Because prior to that I was learning to eat solid foods and other basic motor skills. I joined the US Navy right out of high school and was relocated to Charger country in San Diego. After the service, I made my home in the East Bay during the Gruden years and surviving their 2002 Super Bowl appearance (barely). I earned my BA from San Francisco State University. I also am unabashed in my love for my hometown Portland Trail Blazers (Rip City) and home state Oregon Ducks (ONLY ever Pac-12 champions and Rose Bowl Champions). Gotta represent.
Now, in the immortal words of the great Tone-Loc, "Let's do it."
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Love the move, although I hope Rich stays around too
Levi’s tweets and articles are among my favorite.
Warm welcome, Levi! I met you at the (I believe Jet's game) tailgate and was impressed with your insights.
Many wait and watch the weekly changes being made as we recreate ourselves from the inside out. Personally, I’m optimistic that the Raiders will have greater discipline and strong leadership from the sidelines.
I also look forward to Mr. Langford’s continued contributions which were substantial and often poignantly hilarious.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"George Blanda ... I really believe he is the greatest clutch player in the history of this game." Al Davis
"Let no thing possess you that you do not dictate." Raymond St. Martin
Another Raiders/Ducks fan!
Changing of the guard on the Raiders organization coinciding with the change of the guard on this site is another sign we are in a new era of Raiders football. I hope Saint and Rich still provides us with their great insight and opinions and I welcome a new yet familiar voice to our everyday lives.
Go Ducks! War Raiders!
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
WAR "Go Ducks! War Raiders!'
Al Davis the Greatest Raider of all times... You will live forever in the hearts of true Raider fans...RIP
Welcome Dizzle!
Great addition to this site! Levi is an enthusiastic and hard working writer who provides a lot of great posts, info and news! RaiderNation on SilverAndBlackPride will enjoy!
Good luck Dizzle!
Welcome from the Darkide!
Al Davis the Greatest Raider of all times... You will live forever in the hearts of true Raider fans...RIP
"Oregon Ducks (ONLY ever Pac-12 champions and Rose Bowl Champions). Gotta represent."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The more Ducks the better!!!
Al Davis the Greatest Raider of all times... You will live forever in the hearts of true Raider fans...RIP
Welcome
Have enjoyed Tails From The Darkside, looking forward to your insights over here.
"Committed To Excellence" Mostly just "Committed" though
You may not remember me
But I used to be on “thoughts from the darkside” in the live chats with you guys. I miss pat a lot. We were supposed to tailgate at the dolphins game right before he passed :(
Glad you are here though and good luck with your new duties. You should fit in nicely with this crowd.
Ionnes
RAIDERS - AS ROMA - YANKEES - CANUCKS -
WARRIORS - FIGHTERS WHO FIGHT
~R.I.P. Patrick Patterson~
Welcome aboard, Levi! Have always appreciated your work and dedication
I also hope the illustrious noontide can stay in whatever capacity.
I look forward to witnessing the new era for us begin while a new age of Raider football develops.
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and fuck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get fucked. Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in shit and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits." - George Carlin.
looking forward to your contributions!
Excited to have yet another another camera angle on the rapidly metamorphosing Oakland Raiders! This year stands to be highly controversial as the old school is being snipped away and something new, unknown, is forming I LOVE IT! As much as we all hate to admit it this has been almost 10 years coming!!!!! Go Raiders!!!
by Toolshed1485 on Feb 17, 2012 10:47 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Always Welcome: If we can find him!?! :)
Vast boars and huge gigantic bull
Elephants, rams, eagles, condors...
- J Kerouac
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Feb 18, 2012 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
Kool!
Can’t wait to read your articles and looking forward to your inside the press conference views and such! Too bad your a Trail Blazers fan, my Lakers are always stomping on your so called Kobe stoppers! Lol! Oh yeah and um, USC all day!
by Tha E on Feb 17, 2012 11:22 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Maybe the best signing of the Post Season
As a regular poster on Thought from the Darkside, Silver and Black Pride in my opinion has the best Raiders blogger out there.
As I know Levi’s writing, I know I’ll be checking in everyday & looking forward to reading all your comments and thoughts.
Just Win Baby
Welcome to SBP!!!
Follow you on twitter as well, looking forward to your insights
by SinCityRaider on Feb 17, 2012 12:14 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Anybody else on twitter??
Follow me and Holla…@ GusDJoker #SilverandBlackPride Family
by SinCityRaider on Feb 17, 2012 12:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions
A Big Welcome LDizzle!
Rich Langford was a lifesaver during this past off season madness. A replacement for the diligence Rich exhibited during such a dire period, says a lot and gives us something to look forward to. Saint and the crew are the $hit! I have not seen any better than the Silver and Black Pride. Looking forward to your continued leadership and contributions. Go Raiders!!!!
so Levi
Can you tell us what was said in that meeting the Reggie jsut had with reporters???
Welcome Levi Although We Have Never Met...I Only Checked In At The "DarkSide" A Few Times...
Rich…I have very much enjoyed your presence so hope the hell your still here…
"Tebowphobe"!!!
No Escape
Long time follower of TFDS … Ill be over here more regularly now … love your articles !
Just Win, baby !
Hi Levi and welcome to our site! Pleasure to make your acquaintance.
You’ve got big shoes to fill. Rich was one of our most prolific, detailed, informative, and creative writers I have seen on this site. I hope this does not mean Rich has gone forever as I am sure everyone is going to miss him. I am also saying these words in a manner that heightens your awareness of the man you are replacing with all due respect to you as I am sure you are quite a capable writer.
welcome
levi u have a high standard to meet but i know u will these men are very smart football fans here
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider Stay humble in victory respect all fear none and finish larry soprano
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