Chiefs End Losing Streak, Beat Raiders, 20-13 Dec 1, 2008
After last weeks slaughter by the Buffalo Bills, the Kansas City Chiefs found a way to defeat the Oakland Raiders on the road. It wasnt flashy, and it wasnt a game youre likely to remember from what used to be one of the NFLs top rivalries. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Week 13: Giants Extend Winning Streak To 7 Dec 1, 2008
Kansas City 20, Oakland 13 Tyler Thigpen put together one effective drive for Kansas City to beat the Oakland Raiders in a matchup between two of the NFL's worst teams. Thigpen engineered a 91-yard drive that was capped by Larry Johnson's 2-yard tiebreaking touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to lead the Chiefs to a 20-13 victory Sunday for just their second win in their past 21 games. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fantasy: Ride him Nov 30, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders Sunday, 4:15 pm, Oakland Coliseum. There's going to be a lot of running in this game. (CBS News)
Raiders game preview Nov 30, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008. Who: Chiefs vs. Raiders. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Red-zone disasters haunting ChargersMistakes plaguing offense all season Nov 30, 2008
Red-zone disasters haunting Chargers. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: 23. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Falcons, Chargers switch places this season Nov 30, 2008
The Broncos could have gone up by three games but were stunned 31-10 at home by the Oakland Raiders, who are only a game behind the Chargers. The Raiders visit San Diego on Thursday night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kiffin to Be University of Tennessee's Football Coach, News Sentinel Says Nov 30, 2008
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- agreed to become football coach for the University of Tennessee, less than two months after being fired as coach of the Oakland Raiders, the. Kiffin, 33, will replace , who was forced to step down Nov. 3. (Bloomberg -- US)
Fans, Weaver will shape Jags Nov 30, 2008
It includes the St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and an AFC West team, probably the Oakland Raiders or Kansas City Chiefs. If a substantial number of fans don't renew their season tickets, the Jaguars could be looking at TV blackouts again. (Florida Times-Union)
Vols send Fulmer out with win Nov 30, 2008
Former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is expected to be the next Vols coach, though Tennessee officials refused to confirm or deny reports about his hiring out of respect for Fulmer. A formal announcement is expected early in the week. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lane Kiffin to coach Tennessee Nov 29, 2008
Tennessee and Lane Kiffin have reached a tentative agreement with the former Oakland Raiders coach to lead the Volunteers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Raider Gets His Chance Nov 29, 2008
Johnson finally gets his chance. Article:Johnson finally gets his chance:/c/a/2008/11/28/SP3I14DTEA.DTL Article:Johnson finally gets his chance:/c/a/2008/11/28/SP3I14DTEA.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Johnson finally gets his chance Nov 29, 2008
David White, Chronicle Staff Writer. Saturday, November 29, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sources: Vols reach agreement with Kiffin Nov 29, 2008
Kiffin was 5-15 in a year and a half with the Oakland Raiders before being fired earlier this season by team owner Al Davis. Kiffin, the youngest head coach in NFL history when he was hired by the Raiders, earned $2 million per year in Oakland. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Kiffin reportedly has agreement to coach Tennessee Nov 29, 2008
Former Oakland Raiders Coach Lane Kiffin has agreed in principle to become the next Tennessee head football coach, according to officials close to the process. An official announcement could come as soon as Monday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vols set to hire Kiffin Nov 29, 2008
Lane Kiffin put together a 5-15 record as head coach of the Oakland Raiders ... (AP) -- Tennessee and Lane Kiffin have reached a tentative agreement with the former Oakland Raiders coach to lead the Volunteers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Volunteers reach deal with Kiffin Nov 29, 2008
- Tennessee made a tentative agreement with former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin to lead the Volunteers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday ... - Tennessee made a tentative agreement with former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin to lead the Volunteers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Report: Kiffin to be named Tennessee coach Nov 29, 2008
Kiffin, 33, was relived of his duties with the Oakland Raiders earlier this season after compiling a 5-15 record as head coach. Kiffin has told people that he felt good about his chances of landing the Tennessee job since he interviewed for the position. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Volunteer duty for ex-Raider boss Kiffen Nov 29, 2008
Tennessee and Lane Kiffin have reached a tentative agreement for the former Oakland Raiders coach to lead the Volunteers, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press yesterday. A formal announcement was expected early next week, said the person, who requested anonymity because the deal had not been finalized. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Game previews Nov 28, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs (1-10) at Oakland Raiders (3-8). Sunday, 4:15, CBS (Bill Macatee, Steve Beuerlein). (USA Today -- Sports)
Thankful to giveDuring holidays, Bolts step up efforts to aid less fortunate Nov 28, 2008
Especially around the holidays, playing giveaway is a good thing. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: 23. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Turkeys times 10: NFL's biggest Thanksgiving gobblers Nov 27, 2008
Al Davis, owner, Oakland Raiders -- He hired Lane Kiffin as his head coach in 2007. Then he couldn't get rid of him a year later. (CBS News)
Detroit Lions are turkeys in foul NFL game, Plain Dealer columnist Bill Livingston writes Nov 27, 2008
Sadly, the Tennessee Titans, guests today of the worst franchise in the league - and that includes the Browns and Oakland Raiders - lost last week for the first time. Otherwise, the contest would feature the 11-and-0 Titans vs. the 0-and-11 Lions. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Alston tips his hat in first start Nov 27, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008. (11-26) 19:26 PST -- Given that Jon Alston would like to become an actor, maybe his penchant for playing without a helmet could be chalked up to a hunger to get his puss on TV.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tipping His Hat Nov 27, 2008
Alston tips his hat in first start. Article:Alston tips his hat in first start:/c/a/2008/11/26/SP7014CRNT.DTL Article:Alston tips his hat in first start:/c/a/2008/11/26/SP7014CRNT.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
These linebackers worth the weight Nov 27, 2008
Shell -- a Hall of Fame offensive lineman -- made some of his biggest players look tiny during his two stints with the Oakland Raiders. He had a 56-52 record, including 12-4 in 1990, when the Raiders won the AFC West. (ESPN -- Football News)
Tennessee denies Kiffin has been offered Vols job Nov 27, 2008
WNML radio reported Wednesday that Kiffin, the 33-year-old former head coach of the Oakland Raiders, had been offered the job. "We have not offered the job to anybody," Hamilton said on WVLT-TV. "If anybody has said that, that would be incorrect information.". (ESPN -- College Football News)
Vols AD says Kiffin hasn't been asked to coach Nov 27, 2008
There was at least one news report Wednesday that Tennessee had made an offer to former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin and that Kiffin was believed to be assembling a staff of assistants. SEC FOOTBALL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tennessee AD denies rumors of new hire Nov 27, 2008
There was at least one news report Wednesday that Tennessee had made an offer to former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin and that Kiffin was believed to be assembling a staff of assistants. Hamilton says any report of a job offer is "incorrect information" and that the search process is ongoing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Darren McFadden gives Raiders offense a boost Nov 27, 2008
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. The Raiders beat the Broncos 31-10. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
SEC: Florida, Alabama have hurdles to clear Nov 27, 2008
"I have not offered the job to anybody, and if there is any report to that effect, if anyone has said that, it would be incorrect information." Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton, responding to reports that the Volunteers were on the verge of hiring former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin. "We're going to give the game to , though. We're going to give him an opportunity to go out there and play the entire game. Hopefully, we're hoping he can go the distance. We'll give him every... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hamilton denies job has been offered Nov 27, 2008
Rumors have abounded for days that former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is going to be Tennessee's next coach. VolQuest. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scouting the Atlanta Falcons (7-4) Nov 26, 2008
Scouting report: Falcons. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: 23. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Woodson, Dawson among Hall semifinalists (Today) Nov 26, 2008
Ken Stabler, QB 1970-79 Oakland Raiders, 1980-81 Houston Oilers, 1982-84 New Orleans Saints ... Rod Woodson, CB/S 1987-1996 Steelers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers, 1998-2001 Baltimore Ravens, 2002-03 Oakland Raiders. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
/U P D A T E -- 3ality Digital/ Nov 26, 2008
The groundbreaking broadcast -- featuring NFL Network's Thursday Night Football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders -- will be shot and transmitted by 3ality Digital and shown to invited guests at RealD 3D-enabled theaters in Boston, Hollywood and New York City. The three-dimensional nature of the broadcast, which incorporates near pixel-perfect quality, is able to convey the sense among viewers that they are actually on the field with the players. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NFL Thinks Beyond HD, Tinkers With 3-D Nov 25, 2008
Next week the National Football League is broadcasting live in 3-D a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders to theaters in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. The event, to be held December 4, is a demonstration to show how the technology can be used to provide a more realistic experience in a theater or in the home. (CBS News)
NFL Game to Air in 3D... Nov 25, 2008
Next week, a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders will be broadcast live in 3-D to theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston. It is a preliminary step on what is likely a long road to any regular 3-D broadcasts of football games. (The Drudge Report)
Four Downs: Cassel breaking ground even Brady didn't reach Nov 25, 2008
The Oakland Raiders let their pent-up frustrations loose in a 31-10 victory vs. the Denver Broncos. Unable to score in recent weeks, they produced three offensive touchdowns and one on a return. (USA Today -- Sports)
Raiders Win In Denver 31-10 Nov 25, 2008
The Oakland Raiders pull off a major upset, crushing the Denver Broncos, 31-10. Mike Shanahan's record versus the current Raider head coach: 0-1. (Suite101.com)
Still alive at 4-7Even Chargers players find it hard to fathom Nov 25, 2008
Bolts' season still alive in mediocre division. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: 23. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Schon: Denver Broncos Game Notes Nov 25, 2008
Broncos Update columnist Michael Schon gives us all the latest from Invesco Field as the Denver Broncos take on the Oakland Raiders. BE SURE TO REFRESH FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. (BroncosUpdate.com)
Broncos assume their true identity Nov 25, 2008
For all of that to be exposed at home in a shocking 31-10 loss to the Oakland Raiders may be particularly depressing, but nonetheless real, with tougher tasks ahead and no reason to be encouraged. "Hopefully, we'll get that confidence back," said coach Mike Shanahan. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Higgins finds groove on punt returns for Raiders Nov 25, 2008
He has returned punts 93 and 89 yards for touchdowns _ the two longest punt returns in the NFL this season _ giving a big boost to an Oakland Raiders offense that has struggled to score points. "I always look at myself as a playmaker," he said Monday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bumbling Broncos sitting atop woeful AFC West Nov 25, 2008
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler reacts in the final seconds of a loss to the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. The Raiders beat the Broncos 31-10. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Raiders end drought, beat up on Broncos Nov 25, 2008
David White, Chronicle Staff Writer. Monday, November 24, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sankey takes on the Packers Nov 25, 2008
Her first date with husband, Kevin, included attending a Denver Broncos against Oakland Raiders football game. I ve always been a sports junkie, she said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Ross TuckerINSIDE THE NFL Nov 25, 2008
Tom Cable, Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have been a pretty easy target for the past six months. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Vinatieri's 51-yard FG lifts Colts past Bolts Nov 24, 2008
The two-time defending AFC West champions have lost four of five and remain two games behind division leader Denver, which was upset 31-10 by the Oakland Raiders. "There isn't another 4-7 team in the league that still has a chance," San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Raiders Get Offensive Nov 24, 2008
Raiders end drought, beat up on Broncos. Article:Raiders end drought, beat up on Broncos:/c/a/2008/11/23/SP4E14AND7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Russell nearly perfect Nov 24, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008. (11-24) 04:00 PST Denver. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bills find the cure to what ails them in Arrowhead blowout Nov 24, 2008
Even the Oakland Raiders managed to win here. The woebegone Chiefs fell to 1-10, committing a total of five turnovers against Buffalo that led to 20 points. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ex-Warrior Lelie back in Denver, helps Raiders to 31-10 upset Nov 24, 2008
DENVER Ashley Lelie and the Oakland Raiders both got even with the Denver Broncos ... Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ashley Lelie (87), a University of Hawai'i and Radford High alum, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter in Denver. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Vinatieri boots San Diego Nov 24, 2008
The two-time defending AFC West champions have lost four of five and remain two games behind division-leader Denver, which was upset 31-10 by the Oakland Raiders. Manning kept the winning drive alive with a 14-yard pass to Marvin Harrison on fourth-and-inches from the Chargers' 48-yard line following a long officials' review over the spot of the ball following the previous play. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raiders Shock Broncos With Win At Mile High Nov 24, 2008
Denver, CO -- (Sports Network) - Darren McFadden rushed for a pair of scores and Ashley Lelie added a touchdown catch as the Oakland Raiders surprised the Denver Broncos with a 31-10 win at Invesco Field at Mile High. JaMarcus Russell was effective, completing 10-of-11 passes for 152 yards with one touchdown for the Raiders (3-8), who snapped a four-game losing streak. (KCRA 3, CA)
Broncos v. Raiders Game Preview Nov 24, 2008
The Denver Broncos face the Oakland Raiders on Sunday at Invesco at Mile High. Check out the complete game preview. (BroncosUpdate.com)
Raiders feel a Mile High after whipping Broncos Nov 24, 2008
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 ... On Sunday, everything clicked for the Oakland Raiders in the most unlikely of places, against an unlikely foe, for a resounding 31-10 victory over the division-leading Denver Broncos at Invesco Field. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Raiders, Lelie get payback against Denver (Today) Nov 24, 2008
DENVER -- Ashley Lelie and the Oakland Raiders both got even with the Denver Broncos. The deep-threat receiver who forced a trade out of Denver in 2006 after a bitter holdout returned to Invesco Field and helped lead the Raiders to a stunning 31-10 win against the Broncos with his best game in years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jets Drop Bomb On Titans' Perfect Season Nov 24, 2008
San Diego (4-7) has lost four of five and remains two games behind division leader Denver, which was upset 31-10 by the Oakland Raiders ... Oakland 31, Denver 10 Ashley Lelie and the Oakland Raiders both got their revenge on the Denver Broncos. (Click2Houston, TX)
Raiders' Rivalry Nov 23, 2008
Cable wants team to take rivalry with Denver personally. Article:Cable wants team to take rivalry with Denver personally:/c/a/2008/11/22/SP5L149F32. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Raiders-Broncos game preview Nov 23, 2008
Raiders game preview. Article:Raiders game preview:/c/a/2008/11/22/SP5L149EGP.DTL Article:Raiders game preview:/c/a/2008/11/22/SP5L149EGP.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Losing could pose math problem for Bolts Nov 23, 2008
All around the locker room, the sentiment was repeated as the Chargers prepared for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts fully aware of their standing behind the Denver Broncos in the AFC West and the fact Denver hosts the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. As the number of remaining games dwindles, the deficit cannot get any larger than the two games at which it stands. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Norv looking for wins, not endorsements: Nov 23, 2008
Norv looking for wins, not endorsements. San Diego Chargers: 10. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Broncos' top rookies compensates for injuries Nov 23, 2008
At 6-4, they're two games ahead of struggling San Diego in the AFC West heading into Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders (2-8), who, conversely, are paying the price for poor front-office decisions and aren't getting much out of their 2008 draft class. Seven Broncos rookies have started 28 games, led by top draft pick Ryan Clady, who hasn't allowed a full sack yet. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Old Blue poised to knock off the Crimson Nov 23, 2008
Basically, think of this game as Super Bowl XXXVII. You remember: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Oakland Raiders. The Raiders waltzed in as the favorites with the leagues best offense, facing off against the scrappy Buccaneers and their first-ranked defense. (Yale Herald, CT)
Fourth Candidate Interviewed Nov 22, 2008
Former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin, current Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables and current Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster are the other three. Interim head coach Dabo Swinney will also have the opportunity to interview for the position as well. (CUTigers.com)
Favre's play could reward Packers Nov 22, 2008
"STUART THE SUB: Stuart Schweigert's phone rang Tuesday night. The call came from Saginaw (Mich.) Public Schools because he was next on the substitute-teacher list.Schweigert didn't answer the call because earlier that day, he signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Lions."Me and my wife are probably ready to get out of my dad's basement," he said.Schweigert started 39 games the previous three years with the Oakland Raiders, but was cut by them and the New York Giants before this year... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
