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Coaching Staff Makes Husky Football Likable Again

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:37:42 -0500

From Head Coach Steve Sarkisian to volunteer assistant Marques Tuiasosopo, it’s hard not to like the coaching staff of the University of Washington football team. A group of passionate, excited young teachers that, in many cases, look like they could still take the field themselves are the men in charge of guiding the current roster of Husky players. Not one year ago, it was an entirely different group that patrolled the Washington sideline on gameday. Led by Tyrone Willingham, the 2008...

Steve Sarkisian, Washington Coaching Staff Make Husky Football Likable Again

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:37:42 -0500

From head coach Steve Sarkisian to volunteer assistant Marques Tuiasosopo, it’s hard not to like the coaching staff of the University of Washington football team. A group of passionate, excited young teachers that, in many cases, look like they could still take the field themselves are the men in charge of guiding the current roster of Husky players. Not one year ago, it was an entirely different group that patrolled the Washington sideline on gameday. Led by Tyrone Willingham, the 2008...

A decade of Raider drafts

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:41:37 -0500

In order to properly evaluate a draft class, one must wait at least three years. When evaluating a franchise, it takes an even broader scope. Therefore, I’d like to review the past decade of Raider drafts before we see Tom Cable off on his first trip to the war room. When looking back at the last ten years of drafting, you will see a few patterns emerge. The most glaring and obvious pattern relates to the number of defensive backs drafted. Since 1998, Al Davis has heard the commissione...

2009 NFL Free Agent Quarterbacks

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:09:00 -0500

Brian St. Pierre, Kurt Warner, J.P. Losman, Kyle Boller, Todd Bouman, Rex Grossman, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Brooks Bollinger, Patrick Ramsey, Dan Orlovsky, Joey Harrington, David Carr, ...

Raiders Inactive List For Week 14

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:51:59 -0500

Raiders inactives: QB Marques Tuiasosopo (3rd), DB Michael Waddell, DB Darrick Brown, LB Ricky Brown, C Jake Grove, T James Marten WR Ashley Lelie,...

Raiders RB Justin Fargas Not Among Week 6 Inactives

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:30:38 -0500

Raiders inactives for Week 6 are: QB Marques Tuiasosopo (3rd), WR Todd Watkins, DB Rashad Baker, DE Derrick Burgess, T James Marten, C John Wade, TE...

Raiders RB Darren McFadden Not Among Inactives

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:11:59 -0500

Raiders inactives for Week Four are: QB Marques Tuiasosopo (3rd), WR Todd Watkins, RB Justin Fargas, CB Stanford Routt, G Cooper Carlisle, T James...

What do NFL GMs want at QB?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:32:03 -0500

or Let's Stop Worrying About Age and Focus on Production Constable Echelon Why are there only a half dozen decent pro quarterbacks? Quarterback is the most glamorous position in American sports. Thousands of kids want to play qb, and sure most of them aren't 6?2+" or blessed with a cannon for an arm, but enough [...]ShareThis

Raider Camp (Days 1-4)

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:51:43 -0500

Here are some note and links on the first 4 days of Oakland Raider training camp. Ronald Curry looks like the best receiver so far. I'd actually be surprised if the only returning receiver (worth mentioning) wasn't ahead of the new Raiders. With plenty of good comments for Drew Carter during the mini-camps and OTA's, and Javon Walker looking in great shape, there's plenty to be happy about. The Raiders announced the LaMont Jordan was finally released on Friday, with him landin...

Depth Chart Check (QB)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:25:27 -0500

With the start of Oakland Raiders' training camp?only a?week away I thought I'd?spend the next few days breaking down their current depth chart.? No.1 JaMarcus Russell After an offseason full of speculation over his weight, Russell came into last months mini-camps in great shape.? JaMarcus threw the ball well enough throughout May and June to warrant recognition from his head coach.? "The way that the team is responding to him as you talk to different players, their feelings abou...

2008 Oakland Raiders camp battles: Quarterbacks

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:01:48 -0500

Now that the "From a Raiders Eye View" series looking at the AFC West competition is complete, I will be taking us towards training camp by breaking down the position battles that will be taking place. The top of this battle is pretty much set, as there will be widespread (and rightfully so) panic in the Raider Nation if JaMarcus Russell is not under center come opening night against the Denver Broncos. The question is how will the back-up situation play out.

Oakland Raiders continue to build excitement for 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:04:55 -0500

One thing is certain, the Oakland Raiders have not been very good for a while. Every year since they lost the Super Bowl, there have been false prophecies about the following season and false promises from players, coaches, and Raiders personnel. For the most vocal and die hard Raiders fan, they've had to endure the mocking and trash talk from every 'hater' that they know and in some cases, on the internet and in the news, didn't know. Could this offseason be different?

Tui returns, Stuey departs and more of Raider X's (lack of) thoughts on the Oakland Raiders

Sat, 24 May 2008 02:34:24 -0500

That denizen of the Dark Side, Raider X, is back by popular demand. The recent reappearance of Marques Tuiasosopo and departure of Stuart Schweigert sent up the X signal and got the gears turning for him to churn out some new Thoughts from the Dark Side.

Oakland Raiders resign Marques Tuiasosopo

Thu, 22 May 2008 20:20:38 -0500

After an offseason where former Oakland Raiders have taken care to mouth off at the Raiders' organization, a former Raider who had every reason to be bitter has rejoined the team. Marques Tuiasosopo has returned to the Silver and Black for a second stint. Tui will likely be competing with Andrew Walter for the back up position that he once held under Rich Gannon.