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10-08-2011, 12:04 PM
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Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis dies at 82 - ESPN
I somehow imagine this is bittersweet for many Raider fans out there. I would like to remember Davis for his incredible work he's done long ago. God speed Al and thanks for all the contributions to this league.
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10-08-2011, 12:11 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
Legend. I loved Al Davis attitude and he was a throwback. He acted crazy sometimes(hired Lane Kiffin), but he was an original. RIP
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10-08-2011, 12:19 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
Sad news.. He was a legend In the NFL
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10-08-2011, 12:20 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
^ Yeah although sad, I too think the fans are probably thinking of this as X-Mas early. Now they probably will become a really decent team over the next few yrs.
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10-08-2011, 12:25 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
and right when his teams are finally starting to gel and show results................
Godspeed m8. |
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10-08-2011, 12:28 PM
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Playmaker
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
Rip Al Davis. Unfortunately, for many of us, some of his most recent actions will overshadow the major and many accomplishments he made in his service and advancement of pro football. He will be missed. Rip
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10-08-2011, 12:29 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
Yep, definitely an eternal NFL icon.
Wont seem the same without him.
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10-08-2011, 12:32 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
He was a one-of-a-kind guy.
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10-08-2011, 12:36 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
Overtime, he was one of the greatest owners ever. The last couple of years, not so much. But he obviously did something to make the raiders become relevant again. RIP Al.
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10-08-2011, 01:16 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
Wow. Certainly a polarizing figure in recent years, but overall an NFL icon. RIP Mr. Davis.
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10-08-2011, 01:34 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
He was such a maverick in his younger years. It was kinda sad to see such a once powerful figure become a caricature of himself. RIP Al Davis.
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10-08-2011, 01:50 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
I think media made a lot out of nothing, in terms of Al Davis, recently. He is a great owner, a real pioneer and visionary. I feel a lot of people don't understand what he has done for the sport of football.
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10-08-2011, 02:05 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
RIP Al Davis. The The NFL will miss you. My condolences go out to his family & friends.
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10-08-2011, 02:05 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
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10-08-2011, 02:08 PM
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Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
If I was an Oakland fan, I would have some very mixed feelings. In many ways, Davis made signifiant contributions to football as we view it today, both as to how the game is played and how it is enjoyed as a form of entertainment. At the same time, for the last 5-8 years, it seems he has just wacko nutzoid. An uber-Vinny in many ways.
RIP Al Davis. You were truly a unique character.
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