It's game time! Let's go Raiders!

More joy...  It's almost football time for the RAIDERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!  ⚑

The Raiders first preseason game starts soon, vs the San Francisco 49ers. I'm excited for the season, as I am every year, filled with hope, anticipation, excitement, and nerves. Lots of nerves. We start the year after a disappointing season last year. The Raiders have a new quarterback, having traded their starter for many years to the Saints. I'm not sure they traded for a better quarterback, but I don't think any worse. Their big time running back hasn't signed yet so is missing in action. We have some key defensive players back, but also new folks.

I've been a Raider since ... I really don't know. It's been a while though. I always say since I was a little girl. I remember being at a friend's house and "some" football game was on. I don't remember who they were playing, but I do remember the Raiders never quit, coming back to win the game. I proclaimed the Raiders "my" team right then. Ken Stabler is my favorite Raider and his jersey hangs in the closet. 

Watching Raider football is definitely a joy of mine - I love watching sports... most of them: American football, Football/soccer, basketball, etc. 

I'd write more, but it's game time.... More later. 




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