Let’s see if this sounds familiar: Youthful outsider with reputation as offensive whiz takes over as head coach of struggling franchise amid grand pronouncements and great expectations, only to find himself at odds with owner and facing an employment equivalent of the Sword of Damocles hanging over him before his second year is out. When Lane Kiffin became...

Terdell Sands leaves the field dejected after 24-23 defeat in Buffalo BUFFALO, NY – Early in the 4th quarter, the Oakland Raiders got a play overturned in their favor after a review. On 2nd and 7 on the 41, Thomas Howard was flagged for pass interference, but after the Raiders challenge, the proper call was made as Fred Wakefield tipped the ball at the line...

JaMarcus Russell sneaking into end zone BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Bills opened the second half with a Trent Edwards to Lee Evans 24-yard pass completion. But the 7-play drive ended with a Ryan Lindell missed 46-yard field goal. After a holding penalty on a punt return, Buffalo began their drive at the 1-yard line. The Raiders stuffed Marshawn Lynch on 1st...

Terdell Sands recovering fumble in the 2nd quarter  BUFFALO, NY – The Oakland Raiders second quarter got off to a rocky start when JaMarcus Russell was sacked by Chris Kelsay and linebacker Paul Posluszny recovered the loose ball on the 23-yard line. Three plays later, Marshawn Lynch got into the end zone from 14 yards out to give the Bills a 7-6 lead. On...

Gerard Warren sacking Trent Edwards  BUFFALO, NY – Prior to the contest, the Oakland Raiders announced that running back Justin Fargas was inactive for the game and that rookie Darren McFadden will start in his place. Left tackle Mario Henderson was designated the starter at left tackle once again for the inactive Kwame Harris, Other players declared...