Amy Trask Story..

Good story, I just hope that when Al heads to the Big Raider in the Sky, that Amy lets some of his mentality go with him. Al has been brilliant over tha year and this off season is NO EXCEPTION, but his bumbles in recent years have far exceeded his brilliance. Good read though, it gives us a little insight we may not have had prior. I'd do her!!
 
Al's ownership will go to his wife Carol and his son Mark. Al has mentioned that both of them will seek out the help of long time Raiders such as Madden to help them in tough situations.

Amy will run the organization and, because she spends so much time with Al, will keep in control of player personel decisions because Al wanting to be in control is sure to rub off on Amy. We will have a GM but, just like Al, Amy will have final say..in my opinion.
 
*Sigh* This should have been assigned reading for you guys. It deserves comments, damn it!
 
Crow was saying the other day how you and him bought a nylon warm-up suit and black leather pumps for when you do the Amy and Al role playing but he complains that the shoes always pinch his toes.
 
Angry Pope said:
Crow was saying the other day how you and him bought a nylon warm-up suit and black leather pumps for when you do the Amy and Al role playing but he complains that the shoes always pinch his toes.
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Ziiiiiiiiiing. :D :p
 
Haha!

Did I mention how glad I am that Angry Pope is back? ;)
 
Angry Pope said:
Crow was saying the other day how you and him bought a nylon warm-up suit and black leather pumps for when you do the Amy and Al role playing but he complains that the shoes always pinch his toes.
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And to think, he used to be so polite and friendly and shit.


Besides, the toe pinching isn't the worst of it. You ever had a 6" heel shoved up...


Nevermind. Probably not the place for that sort of confession.
 
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*shivers*
 
Nah. She'd never wear leggings like that. She was the girl at the prom who just drew the line up the back of her leg to give the appearance of panty hoes.

The shoes...that's another story.
 
Morning Briefing: NFL officials hit Raiders with a shot

By Larry Stewart - 07/16/2007

Amy Trask, chief executive of the Oakland Raiders, and Mike Pereira, NFL vice president in charge of officiating, were part of a seven-member panel at the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission’s NFL 101/201 charity event last week at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Pereira, talking about the complaints he gets on Monday mornings, said, ‘‘One time last year I really got blown up over a pass-interference call we missed at the end of a game that may have cost a team a victory. I was really tempted to mention the six turnovers earlier in the game.’’

Said Trask: ‘‘That’s so not the point. After 59 minutes and you are in position to win a game ... ” Interjected Pereira with a laugh: ‘‘And you haven’t been in that position a lot the past four years.’’

Trivia time What are the most frequently called penalties in the NFL?

Different points of view Recently retired players Keyshawn Johnson and Marshall Faulk, who were also on the NFL 101/201 panel, talked about the difficulty of walking away from the game.

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, another panel member who also works on NBC’s NFL pregame show, said it’s not difficult for everyone.

‘‘I recall sitting with Jerome Bettis after our first show last year,’’ King said. ‘‘With a fork full of turkey, Jerome turned to me and said, ‘This is the greatest. I don’t get hit anymore and I still get paid over a million dollars.’ ” Speaking of money Johnson, who was released by the Carolina Panthers in May and subsequently signed on with ESPN as a studio analyst, was asked by panel moderator Andrea Kremer if there was any chance of a comeback. Johnson said no, and reiterated that Saturday during an ESPN session at the Television Critics Association media tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

‘‘I’m not even thinking about going back to play football,’’ he said. ‘‘I’m done. My kids love it. I love it. I live up the street. I love the weather here. It’s great.’’

Ron Jaworski, sitting with Johnson at the TCA event, jumped in and said, ‘‘What if it’s Roger Clemens money?’’ Said Johnson: ‘‘That’s different.’’

Obvious answer NFL 101/201 panel member Jim Mora might be best known for his rant after being asked if a tough loss hurt his Indianapolis Colts’ chances of making the playoffs: ‘‘Playoffs!? ... I just hope we can win a game.’’

At last week’s event, Mora said, ‘‘Whenever I’m asked what is the hardest thing about coaching, I say, ‘Losing!’ ” Rams glory relived The Coliseum was the site of another event Saturday night — a Los Angeles Rams reunion.

Bob Klein and Merlin Olsen organized the well-attended event, which began with cocktails and a news conference under the peristyles before the players walked down to the field for a barbecue dinner.

Not to imply the group was old, but at the news conference Klein said, ‘‘Getting down there won’t be a problem, but getting back up those stairs might be.’’

One way to look at it Among those attending the reunion was former running back Wendell Tyler, whose son Marc is headed to USC. Asked why his son didn’t follow in his father’s shoes and go to UCLA, Tyler said, ‘‘This way we generate talk and create some PR.’’

Trivia answer According to Pereira, false start is No. 1, holding No. 2, defensive offside No. 3 and unnecessary roughness No. 4.

And finally Former baseball agent Dennis Gilbert, who can be seen sitting directly behind home plate on every Los Angeles Dodgers telecast from Dodger Stadium, threw a 60th birthday party for himself and business partner Michael Krupin at his Calabasas, Calif., home Saturday night. Many celebrities attended the event that featured the Temptations and a warmup act by versatile Roy Firestone.

‘‘Dennis invited 400 of his closest friends,’’ actor Robert Wuhl said. ‘‘But the Dodgers announced the crowd at 17,000.’’
 
Amy adds more languages to the website...

Raiders Extend Global Reach

July 19, 2007


The Oakland Raiders today launched two new language sections on the team’s official web site, Raiders.com — Raiders in Japanese and Raiders in Tagalog. These sites will supplement the international web properties already in place, Raiders in Español, Raiders in German and Raiders in Chinese.

The new sites will feature content in Tagalog and Japanese and will include weekly game previews and summaries, historical team information and helpful tips for fans new to the game of American football.

“The Raider Organization has long been the leader in - and has set the standard for - multicultural initiatives,” said Raiders Chief Executive Amy Trask. “Our addition of sites in Japanese and Tagalog is a continuation of our ongoing effort to reach Raider fans around the world and to expand our global presence. Our websites in Spanish, Chinese and German have been tremendously successful and we expect our Japanese and Tagalog sites to be equally well received throughout the world.”

The new sections are available via a "Japanese" and “Tagalog” links in the Newsroom section of Raiders.com and via a scroll box in the right-hand corner in the header of every page.

With the launch of Raiders in Japanese, the Raiders will be able to provide content in Japanese to the Japanese speaking public, both in the U.S. and abroad. There is an enormous Raider fan base in Japan, as evidenced by major traffic from the country to Raiders.com. The Philippines is one of the fastest growing internet audiences in the world. In addition, there are large Filipino communities in the Bay Area. Raiders in Tagalog will also be helpful in using sports as a communication vehicle between the younger and older generations of Tagalog speakers.

The Raiders launched www.raidersenspanol.com in 2002. The Silver and Black began providing original team content on www.raidersinchinese.com in 2004 and followed that with the launch of www.raidersingerman.com that same year. Aside from the multi-language feature, the sites also provide an interactive global component through the "International Fan of the Week" contest.

The Raiders have long been pioneers, both on the field and off the field with regards to the team’s global outreach. The Silver and Black now has more international language sites than any other pro sports team and will continue to be the leader in multicultural initiatives.

Merchandise bearing the name, logo and colors of the Raiders has long been among the top in sales, both in the United States and around the world. In fact, the Raiders produced a t-shirt that reads “Just Win Baby!” in multiple languages.

The innovative catch-phrase, already a household expression in the United States and elsewhere, was introduced to the international audience in many new languages. The t-shirt, which features 11 different languages, is the first of its kind in the National Football League. "Just Win Baby!" - one of the many famous Raiders' slogans, has been translated into Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Korean, French, Greek, Tagalog, Russian, and English.

The Raiders have long been recognized as a global organization and have increased the popularity of NFL football worldwide by playing in American Bowls in London, Barcelona, Tokyo and Mexico City. The Raiders reach an international audience through the team’s official websites in English, Spanish, Chinese and German and now will reach additional audiences with Thursday’s launch.

For the past several years, the Raiders have had a business presence during the World Bowl, NFL Europa’s Championship game. In addition, Raiders representatives have attended the NFL Flag Football World Championship in Beijing, China, and Cologne, Germany.
 
Raiders add two languages to Web site

By Steve Corkran

07/19/2007


ALAMEDA -- For years, the Raiders have touted themselves as being "global" On Thursday, they took steps toward making that a reality by launching sections on their official Web site in Japanese and Tagalog.
This gives their site six language sections, far more than any other professional sports team. The Raiders also offer content in Spanish, German and Chinese, in addition to English.

This is in keeping with what Raiders chief executive Amy Trask said is a concerted effort toward providing a "heavy emphasis on multicultural initiatives" for Raiders fans.

Trask presided over the announcement at the team's year-round facility in Alameda. She said already she has received e-mails wanting to know when the Raiders intend to launch language sections in Greek and Italian.

"There will be more languages to come," Trask said at the news conference.

All sites are scheduled to include weekly game previews and summaries, team historical information and football basics for those new to the game.

A handful of other NFL teams offer a Spanish language section. However, the Raiders differ from those teams in that their sections are fluent in the given language and don't rely upon translation software.

The Raiders also announced that they'll broadcast four home games in Navajo. Trask said the Raiders games against the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos will be broadcast in Navajo. This marks the third straight season of such a venture.

In other news, Trask announced the expansion of The Rookie Zone in the third deck of east side of McAfee Coliseum. This gives adults a place to take children during breaks in games as well as giving children something to do at all times. The area now is covered with FieldTurf.

The Raiders also have teamed up with area businesses for a program called Tickets For Kids. The businesses have agreed to purchase tickets for kids who otherwise might not have an opportunity to see the Raiders play in person. In exchange, the Raiders will provide incentives that make it appealing for businesses to participate in the joint venture.

Trask also announced the 3rd Raider Nation celebration, set for Aug. 9, from 4 p.m.-8 at the Coliseum. The event is free for season-ticket holders and those 14 and under. The cost is $5 for everyone else. All activities inside the stadium are free.

Finally, the Raiders now are selling half-season tickets, with a so-called three-pack plan in the works. This was done to meet the desires of fans who can't or don't want to commit to a full season-ticket package, Trask said.
 
Peter King is an idiot in a not that big of a deal sort of way...

Question:

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. From Greg of Denver: "Did you see the exchange that took place between Amy Trask of the Raiders and Mike Pereira, head of NFL officiating. At the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission's NFL charity event, Pereira was discussing the complaints lodged by teams each Monday. He said a blown pass interference call with the game on the line was at issue, remarking, "I was really tempted to mention the six turnovers earlier in the game.'' Trask, also on the panel, said, "That's so not the point. After 59 minutes and you are in position to win a game ... " She was cut off by Pereira, who said, "And you haven't been in that position a lot the past four years.'' It's simply unprofessional and ridiculous coming from the head of NFL officiating, who would rather deflect blame and poke fun than acknowledge a mistake that was made. It is these types of comments that fuel the ridiculous "Raiders versus the NFL" mentality.

Answer:

I was present for that exchange. In a very droll way, Pereira was joking. To me, it's not that big a deal.
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Peter King is the king of hoagies and stupid article's. Im suprised he didnt jump up on his soapbox, maybe his fat ass broke it on one of his ridiculous rants. He shows a clear hatred for the S&B.
 
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