The Greatness of the Raiders

LivnLegend · 07-23-2004, 12:02 PM

looks like it's not too early to stock up on your 2004-05 Superbowl Champion Raiders gear...

Raiders sell NFL's most merchandise — again

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - The Oakland Raiders sold the most NFL merchandise for the third straight year, while the New England Patriots, winner of two of the last three Super Bowls, vaulted from ninth to second.

The sales cover the period from April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004.

The NFL announced the rankings Thursday. Following the Patriots and Raiders, the other teams in the top 10 are Green Bay, Dallas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, San Francisco and Miami.

Green Bay made the top 10 for the eighth straight year while Atlanta made it for the first time since 1992.

In addition, the league reported that Terrell Owens' Philadelphia jersey is the top seller among players on NFLShop.com. Owens signed with the Eagles in March.

Michael Vick's Atlanta jersey is second while the New York Giants jersey of Eli Manning, the first player taken in April's draft, is the seventh best seller.

Peyton Manning, Eli's brother and the NFL's co-MVP last year for Indianapolis, ranks 20th.

Hammer755 · 07-23-2004, 12:09 PM

This guy certainly needs convincing.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...ball&type=lgns

SanDiegoPadres19 · 07-23-2004, 12:27 PM

I don't think it is an ode to the team as much as it is to the wonderful fans they have. Say what you want about a 4-12 team, they still know how to bring em. I wish i could say the same about my poor Chargers, however, we are the laughing stock of that list. I am willing to bet we are 30th.

Speaking of Raider fans, we are doing a autograph signing with a bunch of Raiders this weekend and I am really looking forward to seeing these guys comming out in full force.

Karros270 · 07-23-2004, 12:50 PM

This is understandible. Raider gear is standard gang uniform apparel isn't it? If I was in a gang I'd be stocking up ontheir gear too. They should make a Raider branded automatic weapon, I'm sure it would be the number one seller.

LivnLegend · 07-23-2004, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karros270

This is understandible. Raider gear is standard gang uniform apparel isn't it? If I was in a gang I'd be stocking up ontheir gear too. They should make a Raider branded automatic weapon, I'm sure it would be the number one seller.

Great response!!

Signed,

1994

Karros270 · 07-23-2004, 12:58 PM

But still just as true today

darkhorse · 07-23-2004, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivnLegend

The Greatness of the Raiders

We'll be back next year!

Signed,

1984.

bagsangels · 07-23-2004, 06:20 PM

im going to have to agree with karros270. whenever i see one of these gangsters around here the first thing i see is a raiders jersey. But one thing makes me laugh is when its a rich gannon jersey, kinda funny.

Astros02 · 07-23-2004, 06:38 PM

People have to feed fires with something. Black jerseys burn well.

GO CHIEFS!

Specs · 07-23-2004, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse

We'll be back next year!

Signed,

1984.

The entire board vs. LivnLegend really is becoming a hammer-and-nail rivalry.

LivnLegend · 07-23-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Specs

The entire board vs. LivnLegend really is becoming a hammer-and-nail rivalry.

I'd rather be a fan of the greatest franchise in sports and take my lumps once in awhile rather than ever claim to be a Chiefs or a Broncos fan!

SanDiegoPadres19 · 07-24-2004, 06:15 PM

As much as I hate to say it, the Raiders have a certian mystique about them, and you gotta respect that. The fans always go balls to the wall. You can't really say that about many other teams. As for the gang thing, that really is so 1994, what does a Rich Gannon jersey have to do with what gang you support, none. The only gang they support are the Raiders. Hell, i still see people in Ryan Leaf jerseys.

LL, Teyo Johnson, Jack Tatum, Ben Davidson and Dokie WIlliams are going to be in Whittier tomorrow afternoon, signing autographs. If you got any questions, let me know, or visit the autograph link in my profile.

GForce · 07-24-2004, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LivnLegend

I'd rather be a fan of the greatest franchise in sports

Then why do you stay with the Raiders?

GH

jte87 · 07-24-2004, 08:30 PM

If it wasn't for the salary cap, the Raiders would be the Yankees of the NFL. That's simply because their owner wants to win more than any other owner in the game.

I can't think of a better quality for an owner, and by extension, a team to possess.

The Oakland Raiders are the greatest franchise in professional sports.

End of discussion.

GForce · 07-24-2004, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jte87

If it wasn't for the salary cap, the Raiders would be the Yankees of the NFL. That's simply because their owner wants to win more than any other owner in the game.

I can't think of a better quality for an owner, and by extension, a team to possess.

The Oakland Raiders are the greatest franchise in professional sports.

End of discussion.

The Raiders have won 3 Super Bowls. They aren't even the greatest franchise in their OWN sport.

Redskins 3
Packers 3
Steelers 4
49ers 4
Cowboys 5

GH

darkhorse · 07-26-2004, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GForce

The Raiders have won 3 Super Bowls. They aren't even the greatest franchise in their OWN sport.

Redskins 3
Packers 3
Steelers 4
49ers 4
Cowboys 5

GH

Thassa right, bishes.

Skipaway · 07-26-2004, 05:03 AM

Yankees suck and Jeter blows.

07-23-2004, 12:02 PM	#1
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	The Greatness of the Raiders looks like it's not too early to stock up on your 2004-05 Superbowl Champion Raiders gear... Raiders sell NFL's most merchandise — again Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The Oakland Raiders sold the most NFL merchandise for the third straight year, while the New England Patriots, winner of two of the last three Super Bowls, vaulted from ninth to second. The sales cover the period from April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. The NFL announced the rankings Thursday. Following the Patriots and Raiders, the other teams in the top 10 are Green Bay, Dallas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, San Francisco and Miami. Green Bay made the top 10 for the eighth straight year while Atlanta made it for the first time since 1992. In addition, the league reported that Terrell Owens' Philadelphia jersey is the top seller among players on NFLShop.com. Owens signed with the Eagles in March. Michael Vick's Atlanta jersey is second while the New York Giants jersey of Eli Manning, the first player taken in April's draft, is the seventh best seller. Peyton Manning, Eli's brother and the NFL's co-MVP last year for Indianapolis, ranks 20th. __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

07-23-2004, 12:27 PM	#3
SanDiegoPadres19 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 937	I don't think it is an ode to the team as much as it is to the wonderful fans they have. Say what you want about a 4-12 team, they still know how to bring em. I wish i could say the same about my poor Chargers, however, we are the laughing stock of that list. I am willing to bet we are 30th. Speaking of Raider fans, we are doing a autograph signing with a bunch of Raiders this weekend and I am really looking forward to seeing these guys comming out in full force. __________________ Classic Jerry Colmanisms "Montreal leads Atlanta by three, 5-1." "They throw Winfield out at second, but he's safe." (As Matt Williams took a curtain call after hitting a home run) "Barry Bonds gets a standing ovation as he digs in." (Following the second out) ".. and the Padres win the National League Wes... oh, just got a little exicted." ************** Internet Sim Baseball League, Lo$ Angele$ Dodger$ ISBL Fictional Blog

07-23-2004, 12:50 PM	#4
Karros270 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,392	This is understandible. Raider gear is standard gang uniform apparel isn't it? If I was in a gang I'd be stocking up ontheir gear too. They should make a Raider branded automatic weapon, I'm sure it would be the number one seller. __________________ now everybody's praying...don't prey on me

07-23-2004, 12:58 PM	#6
Karros270 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,392	But still just as true today __________________ now everybody's praying...don't prey on me

07-24-2004, 06:15 PM	#12
SanDiegoPadres19 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 937	As much as I hate to say it, the Raiders have a certian mystique about them, and you gotta respect that. The fans always go balls to the wall. You can't really say that about many other teams. As for the gang thing, that really is so 1994, what does a Rich Gannon jersey have to do with what gang you support, none. The only gang they support are the Raiders. Hell, i still see people in Ryan Leaf jerseys. LL, Teyo Johnson, Jack Tatum, Ben Davidson and Dokie WIlliams are going to be in Whittier tomorrow afternoon, signing autographs. If you got any questions, let me know, or visit the autograph link in my profile. __________________ Classic Jerry Colmanisms "Montreal leads Atlanta by three, 5-1." "They throw Winfield out at second, but he's safe." (As Matt Williams took a curtain call after hitting a home run) "Barry Bonds gets a standing ovation as he digs in." (Following the second out) ".. and the Padres win the National League Wes... oh, just got a little exicted." ************** Internet Sim Baseball League, Lo$ Angele$ Dodger$ ISBL Fictional Blog

07-23-2004, 12:09 PM	#2
Hammer755 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,348	This guy certainly needs convincing. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...ball&type=lgns

07-23-2004, 06:20 PM	#8
bagsangels Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 332	im going to have to agree with karros270. whenever i see one of these gangsters around here the first thing i see is a raiders jersey. But one thing makes me laugh is when its a rich gannon jersey, kinda funny.

07-23-2004, 06:38 PM	#9
Astros02 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 506	People have to feed fires with something. Black jerseys burn well. GO CHIEFS!

07-24-2004, 08:30 PM	#14
jte87 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 305	If it wasn't for the salary cap, the Raiders would be the Yankees of the NFL. That's simply because their owner wants to win more than any other owner in the game. I can't think of a better quality for an owner, and by extension, a team to possess. The Oakland Raiders are the greatest franchise in professional sports. End of discussion.

07-26-2004, 05:03 AM	#17
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Yankees suck and Jeter blows. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.