R.I.P. Raider Nation members, friends, and family

[Matty Raider]

R.I.P. Ken "The Snake" Stabler, truly a legend!

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Statements-on-the-Passing-of-Ken-Stabler/ea9c51ff-57c6-4371-94de-8ce0f86c3dfc

Go Raiders!

Absolutely.  I heard the news last night and was floored.  Prayers to him to his family.

The epitome of Raiders swagger.  Truly one of a kind.  Rest in Peace Snake and condolences to your family.

[NJ Raider Kev]

R.I.P. Ken "The Snake" Stabler, truly a legend!

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Statements-on-the-Passing-of-Ken-Stabler/ea9c51ff-57c6-4371-94de-8ce0f86c3dfc

Go Raiders!

[Randy]

RIP: Raiders guard Mo Collins - 38 years old
1st Rd draft pick 1998 - started 58 of 71 games for Raiders 1998-2003



http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_26803317/raiders-guard-mo-collins-dies-at-38

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/27/former-raiders-tackle-mo-collins-age-38-dies/

[Matty Raider]

Wow, 57 years old.  Very sad to hear...that's way too young.

Rest in peace.  Thoughts & prayers to his family and friends.

[Randy]

The Oakland Raiders had a moment of silence for the Oaktown Pirate today at the Raiders/Cardinals game. He will be missed greatly by the Raider Nation.


http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Mourning-the-Loss-of-a-Great-Fan/ad272e7d-dd52-4c81-882d-837dabf542b9

http://cover32.com/raiders/2014/10/17/raiders-organization-and-tony-sparano-pay-respect-to-fallen-super-fan-oaktown-pirate/

http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/honoring-oaktown-pirate-azel-grasty/248925

http://raidernationtimes.com/article.php?id=9996

http://www.fansagainstviolence.org/announcements/oakland-raiders-to-hold-moment-of-silence-in-honor-of-the-oaktown-pirate/

https://jimjax4.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/a-tribute-to-an-iconic-raider-nfl-fan-azel-grasty-sr-aka-the-oaktown-raider/

http://justblogbaby.com/2014/10/16/oakland-raiders-fans-mourn-loss-legendary-fan-oaktown-pirate/

http://www.raiderfans.net/forum/oakland-raiders-forum-message-board/206305-rest-peace-oaktown-pirate.html

https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/oaktownpirate

[Randy]

With the optimism of the new football season upon us, I was sad to learn that longtime coach Ken Olson passed away Wednesday.

Olson was a longtime football assistant at Richland High School, and he built the Bombers’ softball program into a powerhouse in the 1980s and 1990s.

Two of Olson’s sons followed in his footsteps as football coaches. Greg is the offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders, and Marc is a teacher and assistant at Richland High.

“Ken was as much responsible for the Bomber football culture changing around here as Coach (J.D.) Covington,” Richland football coach Mike Neidhold said. “Ken was a great coach and even better person.”

Services are pending.


Source:
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/09/04/3136955_inside-page-late-coach-olson-leaves.html?sp=/99/995/&rh=1

[Randy]

Rest in peace Todd. Never forgotten.



First tight end in NFL history to catch over 90 passes in two different seasons. He had 92 catches in the 1983 Superbowl season, and 95 catches in 1986.

http://www.ktvu.com/news/sports/football/former-raiders-te-todd-christensen-dies-57/nbrMt/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdbu_ziPaxw

[Randy]

Former Raiders Asst. Coach/Fresno St. Head Coach Jim Sweeney dies at 83



After two years at Fresno State ('76-'77), Coach Sweeney took to the NFL as an assistant coach for the Oakland Raiders in John Madden’s final season ('78), then one year with the St. Louis Cardinals under Bud Wilkinson. Sweeney was hired back at Fresno State following the 1979 season with the Cardinals, and remained a Bulldog until his retirement following the 1996 season.

Complete story:
http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2013-02-09/longtime-winningest-fresno-state-head-coach-sweeney-dies-83

[Randy]

Grady Allen passed away last night. Condolences to Dennis Allen and family.

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Dennis-Allen%E2%80%99s-Father-Passes-Away/51745d94-0446-40de-b49a-89723b91d59d

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22121490/father-oakland-raiders-coach-dennis-allen-dies-at?source=autofeed#

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Dennis-Allens-father-passes-away-?blockID=809747&feedID=2801

[Randy]

Oakland Raiders assistant coach Terrell Williams' son dies - sudden, unexpected illness

The team requests that condolences be sent to Williams at team headquarters at 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA, 94502

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_21972065/oakland-raiders-defensive-line-coach-loses-son-4

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/11/10/coach-williams-son-passed-away-friday-night/

[Randy]

Raiders Offer Condolences to Family of Steve Sabol
Raiders.com
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Offer-Condolences-to-Family-of-Steve-Sabol/b3a3644c-b30e-4442-ba84-e7dfdb524e55


Steve Sabol's 'Autumn Wind' poem a lasting tribute to Oakland Raiders
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_21572573/steve-sabols-autumn-wind-poem-lasting-tribute-oakland

[houston raider]

Our thoughts and Prayers are with MR Pryor at this time.

[Randy]

Terrelle Pryor's mentor Theodore Sarniak III passed away last Friday July 26th at the age of 68. Six days later on July 26th, Terrelle lost his father. Craig Pryor, who suffered from a neuromuscular disorder and was in a wheelchair, was 44 years old.


http://raidernationtimes.com/article.php?id=9040

https://twitter.com/TerrellePryor/status/228540581629030400

[houston raider]

RIP Ben Davidson,
also RIP Al Davis...there will be a very quiet gathering of Davis family members,friends and associates in Las Vegas today(july 4th) to honor and celebrate the life of AL Davis...as members of the Raider nation family lets wear our Raider black and go to our local Raider sportsbar(like Ricky's etc) and tell the bar patrons that this is a celebration of the life of Al Davis and Ben Davidson...raise a glass and make a toast in honoring the memory of these Great men....

[Randy]

http://m.raiders.com/s/showPage.do?siteId=75045&pageId=6905109&itemPos=1&itemUri=ceeb992cad8d74288c5547f7b9bd6d96%2F7031112901511510131412134802

[Randy]

R.I.P. Junior Seau......Career Retrospective Video
http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/09000d5d828d3a92/Junior-Seau-career-retrospective

[Randy]

Rest in peace Joe.

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20333893/ex-raiders-assistant-joe-avezzano-dies-at-68

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/former_dallas_cowboys_special_teams_coach_joe_avezzano_dies_at_68/10491256

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Former-Cowboys-assistant-Joe-Avezzano-dead-at-68-58736009

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7779194/joe-avezzano-dallas-cowboys-former-special-teams-coach-dies-68

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7779760/dallas-cowboys-assistant-coach-joe-avezzano-68-never-took-too-seriously

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/tag/_/name/joe-avezzano-1943-2012

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20120405-photos-a-look-at-the-career-of-cowboys-assistant-joe-avezzano.ece

[Randy]

Raiders Mourn Loss of Former Trainer George Anderson
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Mourn-Loss-of-Former-Trainer-George-Anderson/78628676-25dd-43e2-9a2b-99415aff81ca

[Randy]

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20056736

[the watchman]

Greg Papa, traveling with the Raiders in Houston, received a phone call early this morning from the Raiders' John Herrera that he needed to come up to his room and speak with him. Greg Papa said he knew right away what it must be about. Listen to his story as he gets choked up telling it:

http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/audio/forum/Greg_Papa_On_Al_Davis_Passing.mp3

gets me everytime I listen to this 

[Randy]

Former Raiders owner Al Davis died of heart failure
San Jose Mercury News

So the rumors I had been hearing for a couple years were true. Al was living at the Oakland Airport Hilton, where the Raiders stay the night before all the home games. I had heard from a couple of sources that he was living there because he wanted to be closer to the team, and it was easier for him getting in and out with no stairs.

Also, these articles confirm that he did also have skin cancer problems. I wonder if having surgery three days before he died had any relation to his death. Seems like quite a coincidence.


http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_19216839

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/28/BA911LNT6E.DTL&tsp=1

[Randy]

Remembering Al Davis.....classic film which includes Al Davis, John Madden and Phil Villapiano.

http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/videos/Films-Encore-Remembering-Al-Davis/8eb990b1-86bf-4eb5-8681-de742e65e2ef

[Raider Col]

It is 6 days since Mr Davis passed away and I still cant believe it.

Im a Raider for life baby. RIP Mr Davis

[packraider24]

I am very upset and shocked about Al's passing. Such a legend, a real inspiration to me... I was in tears listening to your messages on the boneline this morning. So much passion from you all.

RIP Al. You won't be forgotten....

[Raider Rodney]

Hard to believe guys (and gals).  I just hope his boy and Amy take their time and get the right man for the job to continue the greatness of the Raiders.  After all...that's all Al would want...

Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

[raider kyle]

I got butterflies in my stomach and i have never wanted a W more than i have today, for Al Davis

[Matty Raider]

Rest in Peace Al.  You are were a pioneer and a true legend.

The winningest sports franchise in history 1963-1991 - .653 winning pctge - absolutely amazing.

The best part of it was, that still wasn't good enough and you wanted better.

May you rest easy; you have left a wonderful mark on this world.

Thanks to Randy and Greg for putting together a podcast so fast for us and to celebrate the life of Mr. Davis.

[RAIDERNITEMARE]

GREAT TRIBUTE PODCAST SHOW TO AL DAVIS...ON DA REAL, I COULDNT GET THROUGH IT WITHOUT SHEDDING A TEAR .....GOOD JOB GUYS....IT TAKES A LOT FOR A MOTHERFUCKER LIKE ME TO GET EMOTIONAL...AL DAVIS MAN! ...YOU DA MAN! ....R.I.P MY FATHER ...

[Tokai Raider]

i'm listening to the latest podcast right now, and i want to thank greg and randy for putting up the podcast so quickly. this is your best podcast ever. you're doing a great public service to the nation by letting us grieve with each other. it's really touching to hear fans' voices.

on behalf of the nation, thank you.

[Millernation]

4 those on here and other places who kept saying I wish Al Davis would die so this team could become normal, FUCK OFF. 

As life must live death must die.  I'm not one to dwell on death.  Everyone does go sooner or later.  I am glad Al Davis made it this far.  GOD only knew the true man and will judge him for it. 

Does anyone know if Marc Davis has the same passion as Al for football and the raiders?  With the manager of the general partners gone, will the other partners fight for control?  Will Marc try to cash in and sell his share?

I do hope both the raiders players and houston players(if not all players this weekend) wear a black patch to honor the passing of a pro football legend

[Randy]

Al Davis, an owner whose likes we'll never see again

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/08/SP891LFAS7.DTL

[Randy]

Greg Papa, traveling with the Raiders in Houston, received a phone call early this morning from the Raiders' John Herrera that he needed to come up to his room and speak with him. Greg Papa said he knew right away what it must be about. Listen to his story as he gets choked up telling it:

http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/audio/forum/Greg_Papa_On_Al_Davis_Passing.mp3

[Randy]

This Comcast Sportsnet page has videos of reactions to Al Davis' passing from Tom Flores, Steve Wisniewski, Jim Plunkett, Nnamdi Asomugha, Rich Gannon, Bill Romanowski, Greg Papa, Rock Cartwright, Jason Campbell, Jim Plunkett, Richard Seymour, Shane Lechler, Will Brown, and Hue Jackson.

Go to the page linked below, then click on Raiders in the left column, then look for videos dated 10.8

http://www.csnbayarea.com/video/?plfmxtax=video#

[RaiderRay]

RIP Al Davis!    I didn't always agree with you, but you WERE The Raiders! 

[Tokai Raider]

Twice this week I've woken up to read about the death of an icon. First Steve Jobs and now Al Davis. I'm not over the death of Clarence Clemons, and now this? Both Jobs and Davis did things their own ways, the rest of the world be damned. Sometimes they were right, sometimes they were wrong, but they never bowed to others' opinions. People are saying reaction to the iPhone 4S is muted, people are disappointed, blah blah blah, and so far it's the best selling phone ever. Sometimes people pile on just for the sake of piling on. JaMarcus Russell was the biggest bust in history. Ping is a stupid add-on to iTunes. Whatever. I love my Apple toys and I love the Raider Nation. Loud and proud, baby. If I were on the Texans, I'd be worried about Sunday's game. The Raiders are going to bring it hard. 

[NEBRASKARAIDER]

I have to say its a great thing to see the entire sports world coming together to recognize AL DAVIS & HIS RAID-UHS for all he has given & the influence to which he embodied as a man. My belief is one thing a man can control in their life is the respect they receive. AL demanded respect as he deserves it. When asked by opposition "What do you think about AL?" My reply is simple, "I respect him." Only had a chance to see AL DAVIS once in KC. He was on the bus after the game & as they pulled out of the gates, MR. DAVIS held his fist up with a huge "Just Win Baby" grin as he looked out the window to see His Nation, the Raider Nation standing before him.

WE RESPECT YOU AL, REAL MEN WEAR BLACK!
              COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE!

[raider kyle]

Watching all these contributes to Al Davis makes me want to just win the super bowl even more this season and kick the shit out of the Teaxans tomorrow for Al Davis

[NCRaider]

R.I.P Al Davis.....

Many people ask me why I became a Raider fan...east coast guy from Nova Scotia, Canada....I tell them Al Davis...he's the original godfather.

Do you think Al Davis is up in heaven with a stopwatch clocking Angels right now?..."That Angel just flew a 4.2 40, sign him."

[RaiderWildeStyle]

R.I.P Al Davis.

My twitter feed blew up not by just football insiders but suprisingly a lot of the hiphop nation had to give their 2 cents. (He did a lot to break the color barrier)

[Raider Frank]

The thing that i take away from the passing of Al Davis is that everyone, i mean everyone, knows the contribution he made to the NFL. Even Lane Kiffen reflected this way.

R.I.P. Al Davis , thank you!

"The Autumn wind is a Raider"
Go Raiders
Raider Frank

Check out the forum posts below from around the NFL. Regardless of all the unkind things people have said about Al Davis in the past, they are saying a lot of good things about him today.


FORUMS:

RAIDERS
http://www.raiderfans.net/forum/oakland-raiders-forum-message-board/180863-rip-al-davis.html

BEARS
http://boards.chicagobears.com/forums/thread/2822141.aspx

BENGALS
http://boards.bengals.com/showthread.php?p=2193788

BILLS
http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?t=376165

BRONCOS
http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?p=3321476

BROWNS
http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20386

BUCCANEERS
http://bucschat.com/showthread.php?31171-Al-Davis-has-died&s=58b9253a4ac41b59a082a2fe62b75a44

CARDINALS
http://forums.azcardinals.com/showthread.php?p=836538

CHARGERS
http://forums.signonsandiego.com/showthread.php?p=4496225#post4496225

http://bolttalk.com/threads/al-davis-has-passed.25565/

COLTS
http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/topic/2042-al-davis-has-passed-away/

COWBOYS
http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4169096

DOLPHINS
http://www.finheaven.com/forums/showthread.php?307306-Al-Davis...DEAD-!

EAGLES
http://boards.philadelphiaeagles.com/topic/625390-rip-al-davis/

FALCONS
http://atlantafalconstalk.com/showthread.php?tid=5649

49ERS
http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl/158870-al-davis-dead/

GIANTS
http://boards.giants.com/forums/thread/2280732.aspx

http://www.steeleraddicts.com/forum/showthread.php?s=83a89fff51da77298905aa66b3ad69f7&p=447269#post447269

JAGUARS
http://forum.jaguars.com/index.php?showtopic=697805

JETS
http://forums.jetnation.com/topic/101298-al-davis-dead-at-82/

PACKERS
http://www.packerforum.com/threads/r-i-p-al-davis.30285/

PANTHERS
http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/nfl-football-central/69868-al-davis.html

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/nfl-football-central/69867-rip-al-davis.html

PATRIOTS
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/10/825267-raiders-owner-al-davis-passes-away-age-82-a.html

RAMS
http://footballpros.com/showthread.php/8691-AL-Davis-has-passed-away?highlight=DAVIS

RAVENS
http://www.ravens24x7.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75953

REDSKINS
http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?355890-ESPN-Raiders-owner-Al-Davis-dead-at-82

SAINTS
http://saintsreport.com/forums/f2/n-s-al-davis-passed-away-merged-210091/

SEAHAWKS
http://www.seahawks.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36713

STEELERS
http://forums.steelersfever.com/showthread.php?t=77787

TEXANS
http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1795809

TITANS
http://gotitans.com/goForum/showthread.php?s=353621ab6fc5652ac45599499e939e64&t=75576

VIKINGS
http://www.purplepride.org/f16/rip-al-davis-1108418/

LA LAKERS
http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?p=4025905

FOOTBALL'S FUTURE
http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=12526605


NEWSPAPERS AND WEBSITES:

http://www.raiders.com

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822ed9f9/article/raiders-owner-al-davis-dead-at-age-82-team-confirms?module=HP11_cp

http://www.raiders.com/history/al-davis.html

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/08/oakland-raiders-owner-al-davis-has-died/

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2011/10/08/al-davis-rip-i-cant-imagine-the-raiders-or-the-nfl-without-him/

http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_19070845?source=rss

http://www.mercurynews.com/sabercats/ci_19070832

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Oakland-Raiders-owner-Al-Davis-dies-100811

http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/32581735

[Raider Greg]

I called and left a message...its quite long....I had a lot to say.....I know you will edit it and that is fine.......I have had my problems with Al through the years.....but this is a sad day..................I am very worried about the structure about the team and what will become of it..........I pray they leave it mostly the way it was.......RIP AL..........................you were the ORIGINAL BADASS..........................................................!

I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THIS FOR SOME TIME.....THE TEAM WILL REMAIN IN AMY TRASKS HANDS UNTIL MARK DAVIS HAS CONTROL....THEN I AM SURE A G.M. WILL SOON BE ADDED FOR STABILITY...THEN.....WHO THE FUCK KNOWS!

[Raider Bob from Knoxville]

I don't know what to say. I've been in shock all day long at work. Goodbye  Mr. Davis...Rest in peace brother

[da_AZN_PErsuAZN]

“Mr. Davis is a titan and pillar of the game. I had the pleasure and honor to know him and to work for him. And to me, he is the greatest. The autumn wind will always be a Raider.” - John Harbaugh,  HC-San Fransico 49ers

[da_AZN_PErsuAZN]

“During this indescribably difficult time, let us all reflect upon what it means to be a Raider — let us all reflect upon how privileged we are to be Raiders — and let us all be Raiders.” - Amy Trask CEO, Oakland Raiders

[raider kyle]

Looked at my phone and say the words AL DAVIS DIES and was shocked to hear and was sad. We need to get a win in his name and memory tomorrow

[HELLRAIDER]

I called and left a message...its quite long....I had a lot to say.....I know you will edit it and that is fine.......I have had my problems with Al through the years.....but this is a sad day..................I am very worried about the structure about the team and what will become of it..........I pray they leave it mostly the way it was.......RIP AL..........................you were the ORIGINAL BADASS..........................................................!

Randy's note: Yeah HellRaider...I edited it, a little....but I left most of it in there. It's hard to decide what to cut out. After a while I thought..."oh what the hell....Greg's part didn't last that long....we can leave most of this Boneline stuff in."

[Randy]

I put out a message on Twitter, announcing the show today....asking people to call the Boneline and leave:

• Name
• Where you live
• SHORT tribute message to Al Davis

I'm going to string the messages together, back to back....in one long audio file. We already had about 15 calls from this morning about Al, so we'll be getting a lot more I'm sure.

[RAIDERNITEMARE]

R.I.P Mr. Al Davis...thank you giving us this badass team!...our fearless leader your one of a kind and they're will never be an owner with balls like you sir all the way till the end!...R.I.P

[Englishraider]

RIP Al Davis Mr Raider  No one did more for the game and we forever love the team you built in your image

[SROTBFM]

RIP Mr Davis

A legend who built a legend

Such a sad day