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I'll be back.
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****OFFICIAL Raiders suck thread****
So much fail in that franchise they need an official thread like the Donkeys.
Let's get it going.
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10-21-2020, 11:29 PM | #751 | |
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People need to think a little more on that front...it's not an accident. Anyway...it's STILL a sport....it's main source of revenue is ratings. It has always had strong ties to gambling and the mob. It's why it was created...to circumvent Sunday gambling laws. Jimmy the Greek used to have sections in newspapers...listing the over/under spreads...this goes back decades. It's intertwined in the culture because it IS the culture... They arent going to overtly rig everything...they pick and choose their spots. Teams still have to be good...it's vital for their product. The Chiefs/Raiders checked all the boxes. 13 1/2 dogs, new stadium...national game following the bye, keeping them competitive. They made out like bandits...shaving off that many points ensured they would make millions...it's why they had Blakeman on the game. It's a covert racket...tied to athletics. There is still the randomness human element...weird shaped ball bounces funny sometimes. You cant control everything.... It's a strange monopoly concoction of point spreads, advertisement deals, ratings and world-class athletes...and the kicker is... they have set it up so its all legal. They are free to run it as they see fit...brilliant. Last edited by BlackOp; 10-22-2020 at 01:34 AM.. |
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10-21-2020, 11:33 PM | #752 | |
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I can live with that if that’s your definition of “fix.” It may be annoying, but, particularly with Mahomes, it can be overcome. Now if it ever came out that wins/losses were pre-planned by the league, especially if coaches and/or players were involved, I would completely lose interest. That’s WWE. |
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10-23-2020, 07:00 PM | #753 |
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10-26-2020, 02:25 PM | #754 |
I’m a Mahomo!
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10-26-2020, 02:32 PM | #755 |
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS
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I cannot wait to beat the living shit out of these turds on SNF.
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10-26-2020, 02:36 PM | #756 |
Dazed and Confused
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********OFFICIAL Raiders suck thread********
Why yes, yes they do.
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10-26-2020, 03:01 PM | #757 |
I’m a Mahomo!
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11-25-2020, 04:19 PM | #758 |
I'll be back.
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LOL
WE BROKE HIM
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11-25-2020, 04:25 PM | #759 | |
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11-26-2020, 12:02 AM | #760 | |
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The reporter may have asked players the same question. If I was the reporter, I would have countered with asking him if losing to the Chiefs really bothers you that much, why didn't you try to run more clock when they had the lead. Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk |
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11-26-2020, 12:47 AM | #761 |
Seize life. Be an ermine.
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11-26-2020, 01:24 AM | #762 |
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11-26-2020, 07:08 AM | #763 | |
Rockin' yer FACE OFF!
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I was relieved that they scored and gave us the ball back. It was weird hoping they would score, knowing that our defense was going to let them score, it was just a matter of time. And knowing that we would win because of it. Glorious. |
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11-26-2020, 10:27 AM | #764 | |
Here We Go Again
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Yeah, Raiders lost because Carr didn't outplay Mahomes in BOTH games this year. Last game was a case of who had the ball last with any time on the clock wins. If the Raiders D was even average, we sweep y'all. Hell, if 3/4's of our D wasn't on the COVID list and we weren't missing three starters on D we probably sweep y'all. Happy clinging to your visions of the past. |
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11-26-2020, 10:28 AM | #765 | |
'Tis my eye!
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If's and but's. If the Chiefs defense was even average, we would have swept you! See how that works? |
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