Raiders Break My Heart

          Well, the Raiders managed to break my heart yet again.  Somehow, the football gods decided to give them a chance.  One of the many win loss scenarios that would allow the Raiders the chance to sneak into the playoffs actually occurred.  Tebow and the Broncos lost.  It was amazing.  All the Raiders had to do was win.

          They couldn't do it.

          This has been an up and down season for the Raiders.  We have had some solid wins and some disgusting losses.  The implosion against the Lions and playing like a college team against the Dolphins are the two that sting the most.  Except, maybe, for the one earlier today.

          Well, hopefully we can use the next 9 months to get our all-stars healthy and fire our defensive coordinator.  Oh, and on the bright side, we set an NFL record in this game... for most penalties in a single season.  Come on!

          I thought this Raiders blogger summed it up best with these words:

          "If you are reading this, than you are part of a family that shares a bond of unique torment. You are a true Raider fan.

          This is a team that has specialized in finding diverse and new ways to punish their fan base. The weak-hearted have been thoroughly weeded out."

          I apologize to all my pre-med or paleo friends who don't give a damn about the Raiders.