Oakland Raiders Sign Kicker Eddie Carmona
All clubs generally bring in a kicker to “compete” for the job and to generally just help the other kickers get back into the swing of things but Eddie Carmona will be carrying Sebastian Janikowski‘s ball bag this off-season. He was also signed by the Raiders last off-season so at least he knows his fate before-hand.
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Indianapolis Colts 2013 Schedule: Predicting the Wins and Losses
The Colts kick off the regular season at home against the perpetually underwhelming Oakland Raiders. If it seems like only yesterday the Raiders were one of the golden franchises in the NFL, there’s a good chance you’re a lot older than you thought.The Colts should be able to start the season off with a win -- unless Sebastian Janikowski starts kicking 75-yard field goals...
Detroit Lions sign YouTube sensation Harvard “Kickalicious” Rugland
This article is the work of guest blogger Felipe Diaz, a fine and enthusiastic young man from the great state of Wisconsin who is currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Film Production and Marketing.
Hot off the heels of his exciting viral YouTube video, Norwegian-born Harvard “Kickalicious”Rugland has agreed to a three-year offer from the Detroit...
Raiders Free Agency Update #7: End of the Lechler Era
The last thirteen years. There were many changes in the Oakland Raiders team during that period of time, but one thing remained the same all these seasons: Shane Lechler and Sebastian Janikowski were there kicking the football. But that’s about to change in 2013. Lechler, who became a free agent by the end of 2012, will be wearing a uniform [...]
Why The Oakland Raiders Should Cut Carson Palmer
Job security isn't usually a topic of thought for a team's most established player. Aside from Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski, quarterback Carson Palmer has the most impressive resume of any member of the silver and black.However, his name has been thrown around in recent months regarding his future in Oakland.Palmer had a solid 2012 season. He passed for...
A Closer Look Inside Onside Kicks In The NFL
How much emphasis should be made on onside kick proficiency? Out of the few kickers entering the 2013 NFL Draft, few if any, scouting reports mention a potential draftee's ability to kick onside kicks. There are 256 games in an NFL season with 64 onside kicks attempted throughout the league. Only 6 proved to be successful. That's a 9% success rate for 2012. Should more onside...
Raiders Have a New Special Teams Coach
The Oakland Raiders have announced the hiring of Bobby April as the team’s special team’s coordinator. April is a 21-year veteran of his craft at the NFL level. Obviously well-respected since he has had absolutely no trouble finding a coordinator job throughout that same span. Along the way, he’s made stops in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, St. Louis, Buffalo, and [...]
Under Armour All-America Game Features 6’5″, 270 LB Ryan Santoso – Biggest Kicker In Football
Ever seen a 6-5, 270 lb. kicker? Now you have. Ryan Santoso made his ESPN debut yesterday during the Under Armour All-America Game and stole our hearts. The kid is committed to Minnesota, is from Florida (Pace H.S.) and said to be the biggest kicker/punter at any level of football; Sebastian Janikowski is listed at 6-1, 258.
According to his Kohl’s Kicking Camp profile, Santoso...
Offensive Game Grades: Week 15 vs. Kansas City
Boosted by Sebastian Janikowski five field goals made and a shutout imposed by the defense, the Oakland Raiders were able to break their six game losing streak and leave the O.Co Coliseum with a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs by 15 points. It was the last home contest of the season for the Silver&Black, who now head to a [...]
Sebastian Janikowski = Vanderjacked
In the kicking world there is only one Big Polish Boot and since 2000 he has owned the Bay Area!
On Sunday Sebas went nuts for the Raiders. He kicked 5 field goals in a 15-0 win over the woeful Chiefs. His day included 2 from over 50 yards! He is having a huge year for a bad team but unlike the MVP voting, Straitpinkie doesn’t care! The drunken idiot is in the running for the...
Raiders K Sebastian Janikowski Named AFC Special Teams Player Of Week 15
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski have been selected as one of the AFC's top players for Week 15 of the NFL season.
Janikowski garnered the special teams award after accounting for all of Oakland's points in a 15-0 win over Kansas City. He kicked field goals of 20, 50, 57, 30 and 41 yards for his seventh career weekly honor.
Source: The Sports Network
Kaepernick, Janikowski win weekly NFL awards
San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week and Oakland kicker Sebastian Janikowski was selected as the AFC special-taems player of the week by the NFL on Wednesday. In his fifth career start, Kaepernick led the 49ers to a win on Sunday night at New England, throwing four touchdown passes. Janikowski received the award for the...
Raiders savor first shutout in 10 years
OAKLAND -- Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski made five field goals Sunday at the O.co Coliseum, but one would have been enough to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. In their final home game of the season, the Raiders beat Kansas City 15-0, recording their first shutout since Dec. 28, 2002, when they beat the Chiefs 24-0 at the Coliseum. The Raiders (4-10) snapped a six-game...
Raiders break losing streak, beat Chiefs 15-0
Sebastian Janikowski literally kicked the Oakland Raiders out of their six game losing streak, as “Seabass” tied his career-high with 5 field-goals made, including a season-best from 57 yards out, to score all 15 points for the Silver&Black. The defense dominated the whole contest, achieving 7 consecutive 3&outs to start off the game and also forcing 4 turnovers, 3 of [...]
A Tribute to Jano: AFC’s Special Teams Player of the Month
I have always, always, always loved Sebastian Janikowski. He has always been at the top of my list as far as favorite players go. I even drafted him in the 6th round of my fantasy league just to be sure I could stake my claim on him. I love him that much. No one picks a kicker in the 6th [...]
Oakland Raiders offense looking to improve red zone efficiency with touchdowns
One of the major concerns for the Oakland Raiders offense this season has been leaving points on the field by not converting touchdowns while inside the red zone. Despite the two game winning streak, Oakland still needs to get improvement with their efficiency in the red zone. Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday, the Raiders will look to capitalize on their chances with...
Raiders PK Sebastian Janikowski Named AFC's Special Teams Player Of The Month
Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been named the AFC's top special teams player for the month of October.
Janikowski was recognized for his superb special teams play, having booted 10 of his 11 field-goal attempts en route to 36 total points -- half of Oakland's October total in a 2-1 month. The Florida State product, who accumulated his fourth career monthly honor...
Janikowski Honored…Again
Sebastian Janikowski was just awarded the AFC special teams player of the month award for the third time in the last four months. “SeaBass” finished the month of October converting 10-11 field goal attempts with the only miss being a 64 yard attempt against the Jaguars. He ended up sealing that game up with a field goal in overtime. Janikowski [...]
Offensive Game Grades: Week 8 vs. Kansas City
The Oakland Raiders feel at home inside the Arrowhead Stadium. For the sixth straight game, the Silver & Black went to Kansas City and came back with a win over the Chiefs. It didn’t take a game-winning field goal by Sebastian Janikowski like the last time these two rivals met though, as the Raiders were able to build a comfortable [...]
Full Injury Report: Rollin’ 20 Deep
The Oakland Raiders this week have listed 20, yes 20, of their players on the final official injury report before Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. You’ll see key players like Darren McFadden, Matt Shaughnessy, and Sebastian Janikowski on the list. Apparently Reggie McKenzie reads the news and would rather be safe than sorry after the Ravens were fined $20,000 for [...]
Raiders DT Richard Seymour, PK Sebastian Janikowski Limited At Practice
As of practice on Wednesday, the Raiders only had two players who sat things out. Offensive tackle Klalif Barnes and defensive back Shawntae Spencer sat out with groin and foot concerns respectively, and both are candidates to miss Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
The Raiders also had several players limited in practice including defensive star Richard Seymour and kicker Sebastian...
Janikowski Vanderjacks all over the Jaguars
Not much has been good in Oakland since their trip to the Super Bowl in 2002 but one person has stood the test of time, Sebastian Janikowski. SeaBas owns or shares 8 NFL kicking records and is over 80% accurate in his NFL career.
Janikowski also owns the most important record, he is the highest paid kicker of all time. He signed a 4yr $16 Million dollar extension and this Sunday...
Raiders rally past Jaguars 26-23 in OT
With three turnovers, a blown coverage that led to a big-play touchdown and being surprised by an onside kick, the Oakland Raiders have plenty of things to feel bad about.
The final result isn't one of them.
Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 40-yard field goal after Cecil Shorts III fumbled on the opening possession of overtime and the Raiders overcame three turnovers and a 14...
Janikowski nails FG in overtime
The final kick was an easy one for Sebastian Janikowski.
After coming up short on what would have been an NFL-record 64-yard field goal attempt on the last play of regulation, Janikowski hit a 40-yarder 2:06 into overtime to give the Oakland Raiders a 26-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Janikowski's winning kick was set up after Cecil Shorts III fumbled on the...
Raiders 26, Jaguars 23 (OT)
OAKLAND -- Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 40-yard field goal with 12:54 left in overtime Sunday, lifting the Oakland Raiders to a 26-23 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Raiders kicked off in overtime, but their defense quickly got the ball back. Facing third-and 21 from his 9-yard line, Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne hit wide receiver Cecil Shorts III with a short...
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