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There are so many articles telling us that Nnamdi Asomugha might leave the Oakland Raiders. I hope not. He is a positive player, both on-and-off the playing field. It looks like the lockout has brought the NFL to a crossroad. Many players are on alert, realizing that their agreements and contracts with the Oakland Raiders could change. I admit this is the first time I have paid attention to the dynamics of a lockout. Overall, I believe these types of negotiations and work stoppages are good. The issues are complex. One thing that concerns some of us is the fact that most of the teams ...

Mad Magazine should feature Manny Ramirez on their covers. He’s one of the original Boston Red Sox Idiots. And, now we have confirmation he is crazy as a Looney Toon. Imagine having been banned once for 50 games for using a forbidden substance, and then to use the proverbial putative something again. Imagine being so stupid that you are caught once more with hormones, steroids or the creeping crud inside you. The threat of a 100-game suspension and humiliation is a great motivator toward retirement. The motto of Manny Being Manny rivals only the other imbecile’s mantra: ”What, me worry?” ...

Surely, the lawsuit between various NFL players both active and retired against the NFL will be going down in the annals of Tort law. Because of the alphabetical placement of named players in the lawsuit, this action is now being labeled as the “Brady case.” It has become apparent that in the modern football era, Tom Brady is the face and persona of the NFL nation. For good or bad, all things NFL are being named the “Brady this or that.” In Brady’s inaugural year as the replacement QB for Drew Bledsoe, Brady ran head long into the “Tuck rule.” Since nobody ...

Barry Bonds' fate was finally put into a jury of his peers' hands yesterday after 11 trial days and seven-and-a-half years of persecution by the United States Government.I know most of you are probably on the edge of your seats just waiting for the verdict in such an integral case in our country's history.  This case could be pivotal in setting precedent for exactly how to waste millions of our tax dollars in the pursuit of a high-profile athlete who may have lied in an effort to either protect himself or protect a childhood friend.If you haven't noticed yet, I'm ...

Actually it’s a big goose egg. Ooohh noooo, and six, but no eggroll goes with it for the Boston Red Sox. Not since the Stock Market Crash of 1929 has prosperity disappeared so quickly in Red Sox Nation. Variety announced its famous headline regarding Wall Street, way back when, and you can look it up, as Yogi Berra might say. But the Red Sox have outdone even Variety, Wall Street and Broadway combined to create a stinkeroo in April. Teams seldom recover from such a losing streak at the beginning of the season, and if they do recover, it is ...

Let’s take a moment to thank the United States Government and the National Football League for showing our kids and future leaders of America how not to deal when two parties are unable to come to a decision. As our government threatens to shut down, the NFL has already done so leaving many wondering what is next for the most popular sport in America. Now with a possible government shut down looming, we start to wonder who is going to deliver our mail and unemployment checks going forward. As two of the most influential organizations in America are unable to come to ...

The Oakland Raiders inspired a professor to do research in 2007. Admittedly, 2007, 2008 and 2009 were not very successful years for the Oakland Raiders. In 2010, the future was beginning to look bright. Ups and downs, wins and losses are all a part of the process to move toward excellence. A shift from a 5-11 record to an 8-8 record was encouraging, but not as good as some of us desired. On a Friday in 2010, Atty. Pete, former U.S. Naval officer Mr. Larry and I went to a private high school, Christian Life Center, in Houston, Texas to make a motivational ...

If politics makes strange bedfellows, LeBron James partnering with John Henry and Tom Werner of the Boston Red Sox ownership may be the start of a beautiful friendship. Power is money for LeBron and the Red Sox. Like Michael Jordan, who loves baseball and money as much as basketball, perhaps the Red Sox have a secret plan to transform LeBron into their new off-the-bench savior. The Red Sox brain-trust/moneybags want LeBron, an avid soccer fan, to help bolster their sacred cow on the international pasture, the Liverpool Football Club of the United Kingdom. According to Fox Sports, LeBron has acquired ...

Let's just say that the Oakland Raiders data is discussed with colleagues no matter where we may be. In Washington, DC the fact that I am a Raiders'  fan came up in a meeting. One reason my love for the Oakland Raiders came up is because I post most of my articles on my Facebook page. My study of the data, personalities and vision for the Oakland Raiders to return to a prominent position in the NFL is shared with other professors in the STEM professions. In fact, I am encouraging more of the professors and students to delve into the ...

The augurs are worse than the omens for the Boston Red Sox. Only Beetlejuice can exorcize the demons that have taken over the Red Sox in 2011. The Yankees are now wearing the ruby red slippers. A little girl watching the New York Yankees on television in the Bronx has cried out, “They’re baa-aack!” Caveat emptor will be the motto for fans from now on. Good seats will be available at Fenway in midseason. The Red Sox will offer garlands of garlic to fans attending the Yankee series to ward off the bloodsuckers. Zombies plan to sing “Sweet Caroline” at ...