Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and NFL Legend Jon Gruden is back in business this season as the Oakland Raiders head football coach. Having a 1-5 record, the start of his coaching career isn’t looking too good. Trading Khalil Mack At the start of the season, the Chicago Bears acquired Khalil …
Read More »Friday Night Lights: Trinity Catholic Battles Santa Fe
Another edition of Friday night lights returns with the Trinity Catholic Celtics facing the Santa Fe Raiders on Oct. 12. Both teams have lost three games this season, with the Celtics losing three straight and the Raiders not winning two consecutive games yet. District Roundup Although this is a non-conference …
Read More »Welcome to the NFL, Rookie Quarterbacks
Four NFL teams have already handed over the starting QB role to rookies, and so far it has not panned out well. None of those teams (Jets, Bills, Browns, and Cardinals) are currently above .500. There doesn’t seem to be hope for any of these QBs to lead a serious …
Read More »Preview: Monday Night Football
Four teams hit the field Monday night, but only two will start the 2018 season 1-0. New York Jets v. Detroit Lions Both teams enter a new era when they step on to Ford Field in Detroit. Jets Sam Darnold makes his NFL debut as the New York Jets starting quarterback. …
Read More »Santa Fe Raiders Show What They Are Made of in Win Over Newberry Pathers
If Friday night’s game was any indication of the Santa Fe football season, then it looks like it could be a good year for the Raiders. They beat their rivals, the Newberry Panthers, 31-13 in their season opener. The game was nothing short of intense. Game Recap With just 8:57 …
Read More »Gruden Ready to Go in Oakland
Seventeen years after his last season in Oakland, Jon Gruden is ready to put on the headset again. As the NFL Combine kicks off this weekend in Indianapolis, Gruden is taking in all the sights and sounds. As interviews pile up, his excitement and optimism for the upcoming season only …
Read More »Eastside Boys Basketball Moving on to District Championship Game
The Eastside Rams (21-5) hosted the Santa Fe Raiders (5-15) at a neutral site at North Marion High Tuesday night to play for a spot in the 6A-6 district championship game this upcoming Friday. Not only was this game an opportunity to play in the 6A-6 final, but it was …
Read More »The Oakland Raiders Announce 13 New Assistants to Jon Gruden
The Oakland Raiders have announced 13 new assistants to aid Jon Gruden in his return as head coach. The new hires are below, with their names and job titles listed. Raiders announce 13 assistants hired to Jon Gruden staff. No quarterbacks coach; team not expected to add one, given Jon …
Read More »Dolphins and Raiders Battle in Miami
Game Recap The Miami Dolphins hosted the Oakland Raiders in this week’s edition of Sunday Night Football. Derek Carr completed 21 of 30 passes for 300 yards and a touchdown as the Raiders defeated the Dolphins 27-24. Jared Cook led the Raiders in the air with eight receptions for 126 yards. …
Read More »Preview: Will the Raiders or Dolphins win this weekend?
Week 9 is looking unpredictable for both the Raiders (3-5) and Dolphins (4-3 )as the Sunday kickoff approaches. Both teams are struggling to find and use their strengths to win consistently this season. Last week was a bad week for both teams so this game is sure to be a …
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