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The Raider Nation has been waiting for this since January. It has been far too long for them since the Oakland Raiders have taken the field against a real opponent. There have been Cowboy fans spotted among the Silver and Black die-hards. The baseball diamond is at midfield, and there is no shield on the sidelines, nor black endzones, but the yard markers are set and the goal posts are erected. Oakland Raider football 2009 begins today.

The two teams are going through their warmups. The Raider Nation let out a loud boo as the Cowboys moved their warmup to the center of the field.

Not a lot of fans present, yet. However, they are loudly givign the Cowboys the business as they exit the field after warmups.

There is a definite game day air as the 'Boys' defensive unit is being introduced... The few fans are showing their passion.

• The crowd is starting to fill in. The opening strains of Hell's Bells got the crowd loud and proud.
• Announced starters: Mario Henderson, Chris Morris, Samson Satele, Cooper Carlisle, Cornell Green, Zach Miller, Chaz Schilens, Johnnie Lee Higgins, JaMarcus Russell, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Lorenzo Neal, and Justin Fargas.
• Thats a 12 man starting lineup, if you are counting at home.
• The Raiders paid tribute to the four Oakland Police Officers who were killed in action.
• Jon Alston, Jeff Garcia, Mike Mitchell, Mark Wilson, Khalif Barnes, Robert Gallery, and Javon Walker are all out for the game. Nothing changed since yesterday.
• Cowboys won the toss, and will receive.
• The ball was taken on the goal line and stopped at the 12 by Scandrick. A holding call pushes them even further back. The Raiders special teams came out strong.
• Defensive starters: Tommy Kelly, Greg Ellis, GerardWarren, Trevor Scott, Kirk Morrison, Ricky Brown, ThomasHoward, Nnamdi Asomugha, Chris Johnson, Hiram Eugene, and Tyvon Branch.
• Defense forced the three and out, theCowboys gained -1 yards.
• Russell 1-1 for 10 yards. Schilens with the catch.
• Russell threw an ill-advised pass down the sideline to Darrius Heyward-Bey, and it was almostinterceptedby Ken Hamlin.
• A third down deep pass to Chaz Schilens was incomplete, but a pass interference call on Dallas gives the Raiders first and goal at the eight.
• Russell hit Schilens for six yars. Second andgoal at the 2.
• Fargas plunged over the middle for no gain. Negated by a holding penalty on Cooper Carlisle. Second and goal at the 12.
• Russell hit Neal with a swing pass for a loss of two. 3rd and goal at the 14.
• Russell hit Schilens with a bullet tomove the ball to the four. Schilens could not break the tackle and punch it into the endzone.
• Raiders 3-0 Janikowksi 23 yards.
• Standback returned the ball 27 yards, after taking it at the two. Dallas's ball at the 29.
• The Cowboys have easily moved the ball into Raider territory.
• Felix Jones ran through a gap a mile wide for a 19 yard gain.
• Cowboys 1st and goal at the 3.
• Marion Barber stopped at the goal line.
• Jerome Boyd is onthe field with the goal line defense..
• Barber powers through for a TD, but that was called back by an offensive holding play.
• First and goal at the 11.
• Marion Barber for three yards. 2nd and goal at the eight.
• Romo to Jason Whitten. Cowboys touchdown.
• The Raiders had virtually no penetration from the defensive line.
• Stanford Routt was victimized a big play on that drive, and he was called for a key defensive holding. The Cowboys never even saw a third down on their drive.
• Justin Miller returned the ball 16 yards togive the Raiders a 1st and 10 at the 21.
• Darren McFadden has replaced Justin Fargas. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Johnnie Lee Higgins, and Chaz Schilens are in at WR.
• Russell was sacked by Keith Brooking for a loss of 11. 2nd and 21 ball at the 10.
• McFadden off right tackle for 13 yards. 3rd and 8.
• Chaz Schilens made a leaping catch to gain 16 yards and convert a first down.
• JaMarcus Russell scrambled for 18. McFadden with a key block in the backfield.
• Russell overthrew Heyward-Bey bad.
• False start on Cooper Carlisle. His second penalty of the day.
• Russell had a pass batted on the line. 3rd and 15
• Screen pass to McFadden that gained 9, but that was six yards short of thefirstdown.
• Shane Lechler's punt was downed at the five yard-line.
• Romo out for the Cowboys, Jon Kitna is in.
• Raider first team defense still in, except Routt has replaced Asomugha.
• Raiders defense forced a three and out.
• Johnnie Lee Higgins with an 8 yard punt, but a flag on the play. Holding on Tyvon Branch.
• Gradkowski in for JaMarcus
• Darren McFadden burst down the right sideline to the 18 yardline where he was pushed out of bounds.

SECOND QUARTER:

• Bruce Gradkowski hit Tony Stweart for the four yard touchdown completion.
• Raiders 10 Cowbooys 7.
• Ricky Brown with a 10 yard sack on Jon Kitna.
• Johnnie Lee Higgins with a ten yard punt return.
• Tony Stewart, Paul McQuistn, Chris Morris, James Marten, Louis Murphy, Bruce Gradkowski, Samson Satele, Michael Bush on the field.
• Tripping penalty against Samson Satele. Second and 20 from the 12.
• Darrius Heyward-Bey caught an eight yard slant from Gradkowski
• Bush for three yards, but flags on the play. Offsides on the defense, run negated.
• Asomugha is talking to Kirk Morrison on the sideline.
• Gradkowski was nearly run over by the pass rush.
• Gradkowski laced a ball to Louis Murphy who dropped the ball as he was drilled.
• Lechler with a 45 yard punt and no return.
• Defense on the field: Jay Richardson, Matt Shaughnessy, Terdell Sands, William Joseph, Ricky Brown (MLB), David Nixon, Slade Norris, Jerome Boyd, Michael Huff, Stanford Routt, Justin Miller. John Bowie the nickleback.
• William Joseph called for five yard encroachment.
• Michael Hufff with the interception on Jon Kitna. Raiders ball at their own 10.
• Gradkowski with a play action, and he threaded the needle to Louis Murphyfor an 18 yard reception. Defensive holding penalty-DECLINED
• Bush with an eleven yard run, but a flag down. Holding on Paul McQuistan brought it back.
• Incomplete pass to Louis Murphy, ball was underthrown, but catchable.
• Bush with a seven yards toset up 3rd and 13.
• Under heavy pressure, Gradkowski overthew Johnnie Lee Higgins.
• Shane Lechler with a 55 yard punt and no return.
• Lechler is already in midseason form.
• Jerome Boyd saved a touchdown after a 29 yard run. It was later called back by a penalty against Dallas.
• Slade Norris with a solid tackle to make sure the Cowboy receiver got nothing after the catch.
• Raiders defense just gave up a 30 yard reception. Cowboys have a first down at the 28.
• Jerome Boyd tackled Choice after a 4 yard gain.
• Sam Hurd was wide open to make a first dowwn catch at the Raiders 12.
• Slade Norris with a solid tackle after a three yard carry by Choice.
• TWO MINUTE WARNING
• Once again, Slade Norris with the stop on Choice.
• Pass incomplete, but a flag on the play. Defensive pass interference on Michael Huff. Dallas 1st and goal on the one.
• Raiders stuff the run. Isaiah Ekejiuba on the tackle. Choice running the ball.
• Botched shotgun snap, Jay Richardson gets credit for a sack and losss of sixteen yards for covering Kitna after he fell on the ball.
• Pass incomplete in the endzone. Another receiver was open, but the ball was thrown at the sidelines.
• KICK NO GOOD. Wide Left
• Bush runs for 10 yars as time expires.

HALFTIME.

HEREWGOAGAIN:

Same old raiders... can't stop the run, can't tackle, Russell is lost, penalties killing them. And the fans will suffer through another losing season thanks to Davis who is all washed up. Put in Garcia and give us something to cheer about!

Me: Garcia is out for the game.

KayTee:

what quarter are we in????

Me: Halftime

Umer Waris:

The defense still seems to be having it usual run stopping ills

Me: they have been hot and cold at starting the run. They were able to get a key suff on first and goal.

SECOND HALF:

• Nick Miller downed the kickoff for a touchback.
• Offense: Bruce Gradkowski, Louis Murphy, Louis Rankin, LukeLawton, Darrell Strong, Brandon Myers, Paul McQuistan, Marcus Johnson, Seth Wand, Erik Pears
• Jerry Jones wasshakdinghands with Raider fans. Jones is getting respect from the balck hole. He got a hug, and several handshakes.
• Murphy with the catch of a Gradkowski pass. (catch challenged andovertuned)
• incomplete pass. Illegal hands to the face penalty on Mickens from Dallas. Gives the Raiders a first down.
• Gradkowski to Murphy for a gain of 21yards. Ball at the 50.
• Incomplete pass tipped at the line.
• Screen pass to Louis Rankin for 20 yards.Holland made akey block to spring him.
• Rankin with a nine yard run.
• Gradkowski to Brandon Myers for 18 yards to the three yard line.
• Rankin for the touchdown run Raiders 16 Cowboys 7.

John asked who I think is going to win: Hard to say with all the roster changes that will be happening. Raiders are looking good, however.

• Brandon Myers called for an offsides on the kickoff to give the Cowboys an extra five yards onthe rethun.
• Stephen McGee is in for Kitna.
• Raiders were victimized forten yards on a swing pass.
• Incomplete pass-Penalty flag- Holding on Jay Richardson declined, but a pass interference on Jason Horton gives the Cowboys a first down.
• Raiders allowed Latimore to run for six yards up the middle.
• Richardson batted a pass at the line.
• Raiders defensebrings the blitz forcing an incomplete pass. Penalty flag-Jason Horton called for hands to the face. First down for Dallas.
• Latimore with a12 yard run through the middle.
• Shaughnessy did a good job of sniffing out a play action, but the qb got it away in time of a six yard catch.
• Bowie stopped Latimore for two yards.
• Pressure by William Joseph forcedMcGee tothrow it away. 4th down, field goal attempt good.
• Dallas 10 Oakland 17
• Nick Miller with a return to the 30. Flag down: No foul for illegal wedge. "No more than two players together and they were more than three yards apart."
• Russell with a short gain. OFFSIDES on the Cowboys.
• Gradkowski to Lawton for a four yard gain. It wascalled back for an illegal shift penalty. Jonathan Holland. & Brandon Myers moved at the same time.
• Russell witrh a gain of two.
• Gradkowski to Holland over the middle for an 18 yard gain.
• Gradkowski to Nick Miller for a 47 yard catch. Ball at the two. Could be reviewed. Raiders call a time out.
• No review called.
• Gary Russell ran the ball up the middle for a yard. Second and goal at the one.
• Gary Russell TOUCHDOWN on a one yard run. Oakland 23-10
• Ricky Schmitt for the PAT-Raiders 24-10
• Schmitt with a short kick and a 28 yard return gives the Cowboys the ball at theirown 38.
• Raiders get pressure, but McGee gains two on a scramble.
• Raiders get pressure, but McGee gains three on a scramble.
• False start on Free from the Cowboys.
• Boschetti and Greyson Gunheim get pressure on McGee forcing him to throw it away.
• Nick Miller with a five yard return, blocking broke down or would have gone further.
• Charile Frye has relieved Gradkowski at quarterback.
• Rankin with a seven yard run.
• Frye under pressure hit Todd Watkins for 27 yards.
• Rankin appeared to be stopped behind the line of scrimmage, but managed to turn it into a gain of three.
• Frye on the move hit Myers for ten yards.
• Rankin for three yards-FLAGS DOWN.Holding on Darrell Strong. Make it 1st and 20 at the 30 yard line.

END OF THIRD QUARTER

Dallas 10 Oakland 24

•  Frye overthrew Nick Miller
• Pass incomplete, almost intercepted. FLAG-illegal formation-declined.
• Frye ran away from three would be sackers, but he was able to throw the ball away.
• Raiders call timeout.
• Schmidtt's punt downed at the seven.

John asked who I thought would be the 3rd string QB: Frye is looking better than Gradkowski at this point. Will keep you updated it as camp progresses.

• Two Cowboys runs have netted six yards.
• Incomplete pass. Raiders defense forces a three and out.
• Nick Miller broke two tackles on his punt return of nine yards.
• Raiders start at their own 41 yard line.
• Charlie Frye with a clean play action move hits Samie Parker for an eighteen yard reception.
• Pass incomplete for Shawn Bayes.
• Charlie Frye completed a pass to Strong for two yards.
• Frye's pass incomplete, Strong the intended receiver.
• Cowboy's Reed muffs the punt. David Nixon recovered for the Oakland Raiders.
• 5 yard competeion to Will Franklin
• Russell with a two yard run
• Charlie Frye hits Franklin in the endzone TOUCHDOWN!
• Schmitt with the extra point:
• Raiders 31 Cowboys 10
• Short kickoff returned for 39 yards.
• Sam Williams tackled Latimore for a three yard gain.
• Greyson Gunheim and Slade Norris collided defending a pass that was called back by penalty. (Pat McQuistan called for illegal man downfield.)
• Jerome Boyd with a touchdown saving tackle after a 19 yard run.
• Sam Williams with a tackle on a two yard gain.
• David Nixon did a good job of staying home on a screen pass to stop it at a four yard game.
• Cowboys with a first down-Flag down- Illegal shift, first down wiped out.
• John Bowie with the tackle after a 14 yard reception.
• Cowboys go for a long bomb, incomplete with the pass overthrown. -Flag down- Jason Horton called for his second pass interference.
• Jerome Boyd stops a run for one yard.
• Run stopped for two yards.
• RAIDER INURED on stop: Isaiah Ekejiuba. He is walking off under his own power.
• The Black Hole is in midseason form making noise as Dallas has a 3rd and Goal at the three in the south end zone.
• Cowboy's run attempt failed. Sam Williams with the tackle.
• 4th down Cowboys go for it. INCOMPLETE-NO SCORE
• Raiders run forno gain. Cowboys call timeout.
• During the timeout the Hole errupted in chants of Cowboys suck. Don't tell the Black Hole its only preseason.
• Frye to Reece for 13 yards, ran out of bounds to stop the clock.
• Gary Russell with an 11 yard run. The Raiders are just working the clock now.
• Gary Russell for six yards. Dallas called their second time out.
• Russell ran for seven yards. Inexplicably Dallas calls their final timeout.
• Russell for five yards. TWO MINUTE WARNING.
• Russell for another five yars. Third and inches.
• Russell with a few yards for a first down.
• Charlie Frye takes a knee!

OAKLAND RAIDERS WIN 31-10!
 

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Thank you to Cal Bears Examiner, Rob Calonge, for his excellent team coverage of Training Camp.