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Nate Burleson's performance impresses Raiders fan

Found December 21, 2011 on Lions Blog:
PLAYERS: Nate Burleson
TEAMS: Detroit Lions,  Oakland Raiders

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Lions receiver Nate Burleson spread a little sunshine in the Black Hole during an interesting encounter with a Raiders fan Sunday. Burleson knew what he was in for at Oakland. Raiders supporters call themselves "football's most notorious fans," and they've been know to pelt players with flying objects and insults. Burleson got a taste of both.
Original Story: http://www.freep.com/article/20111221...
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