First of all, I think Al ought to put me on the payroll as a good luck charm.
...the [b]RAIDERS[/b] have won 6 straight when I attend games with the last 3 at a combined score of 93-9... A coaching friend of mine hooked this [b]RAIDER[/b] fan up with a sideline pass and here are some observations (for anyone interested).....
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<LI> The [b]K ball[/b] needs to go! It feels like those plastic slippery basketballs from KMart... I'm amazed there aren't more fumbles by kick returners.
<LI> Whatever reason [b]Rison[/b] was cut from KC had nothing to do with his physical condition..
He is in great shape and had a hop to his step... He was very well received by his teammates and the fans... I have a feeling he's going to do very well this season.
<LI> I watched [b]Jano[/b] kick a few hours before the game..
un-friggen believable!!.. He cleared 68 yards with room to spare... I saw Elam up close during college and their leg strength is not even close..
Jano has had trouble adjusting to a 9 step approach rather than the 7 step kickoff approach at FLA ST... he also moves on the center snap rather than on the holder catching the long snap on FG's which is why he gets the ball up so fast.
<LI> The [b]defense[/b]..young, athletic and agressive.. just the way I like it... great schemes planned (got to talk to Rob Ross, the LB coach)
<LI> [b]Jerry Porter[/b]... amazing physical specimen... big, fast and confident..always talking to Tim Brown and Belitnikoff about routes.
<LI> Wheatley- Alot bigger than I thought he'd be... Gannon..
unquestioned vocal leader...
<LI> The rookies... alot of people questioned the draft because of Jano but Porter and [b]Jr. Ioane[/b] have 1st round value, no doubt!.. Ioane looks like his knee is healed... playing like he did at Arizona St... he'll be a star, mark my words... Lechler has amazing punting ability and Fulcher also impressed... every pick will contribute this year.
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And JoeSeahawk... never mind the questions about QB, etc..
You guys have troubles on the Offensive and Defensive lines.... I also caught the KC game in Vegas... all I can say is... your defensive schemes look AWFUL-ly familiar... Shaw's fingerprints are all over it......... enjoy!
[This message has been edited by hawaiianboy (edited 08-28-2000).]
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