whatastud08
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Gracias Senor!
Now, have you heard Maylene?:head:
Now, have you heard Maylene?:head:
When the boss is away.......(CONTEST)
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thewilman
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xjsynx
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I think just some user????
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whatastud08
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I am too...since I already GOT A BOTTLE!:dance:
xjsynx
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I wish I haven't heard them....but now I have :frustrate
anywho, here is the URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6-O_N-uDY
All you need is the video id which is: qD6-O_N-uDY
xjsynx
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I still haven;t tried it...
whatastud08
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Check their Myspace and listen to some of their other stuff, that one is a bit different. They are a metal band from Alabama...that is the old Underoath singer.
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xjsynx
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This thread is my home...though I may wh0re a bit
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That is a handsome group of fellers...maybe one whole set of teeth betwwen all of'em...I tell you what... :nutkick:
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Maylene and I are friends now...thanks for tha add :thumbsup:
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Those anger management issues are gonna get you :banned:
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Don't be so quick to judge.
Sing-a-long
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This is more than a pulse beneath my wrist
or a beat beneath my ribs
this is something that cant be given away..
because what’s life for some is not right for some but either way we can overcome and not be killed by our own mistakes..
we can’t let this be our death..
because our differences will
be our expenses too relieve us and achieve something for us to believe..
we have been put up on the shelf
it’s such a sad day when we need to save each other from ourselves..
rest assured that with a heart that’s pure
we’ll be victorious and not let our hate get the best of us.
This is more than a pulse beneath my wrist
or a beat beneath my ribs
this is something that cant be given away..
because what’s life for some is not right for some but either way we can overcome and not be killed by our own mistakes..
we can’t let this be our death..
because our differences will
be our expenses too relieve us and achieve something for us to believe..
we have been put up on the shelf
it’s such a sad day when we need to save each other from ourselves..
rest assured that with a heart that’s pure
we’ll be victorious and not let our hate get the best of us.
xjsynx
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Nice message I will agree...too bad I can't understand him :head:
HXC is about learning the lyrics then singing along at shows...
That is why HXC is a tight scene.
If you look at all the live shows, peeps are trying to grab the mic, get on stag, etc....
thewilman
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I get it
xjsynx
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I thought you weren't????
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Raiders Week: Still Special to Me
This week, 55.9 percent of the 12,852 fans who voted on a DenverBroncos.com poll said that the team’s biggest division rival was the San Diego Chargers.
Even with the recent rise of the Chargers and the Raiders’ struggles in the four-plus seasons since qualifying for Super Bowl XXXVII, I was still a tad stunned by the results — particularly that less than a third of those who voted chose the Raiders.
Granted, these Internet polls aren’t exactly Zogby or Gallup; there’s no attempt to get a representative sample of fans.
Nevertheless, as a lifelong NFL observer, I’ve long believed Broncos-Raiders to be a rivalry that is in the Bears-Packers and Redskins-Cowboys class, one that transcends the teams’ records or place in the division table.
Contests in the series often made it to national television even when one team was lousy because such a storied rivalry can create storylines that overcome an apparent mismatch based upon records; one need look no further than last year, when NBC selected the teams’ October meeting in Denver for Sunday Night Football. (Of course, the network would have been better off picking the November meeting in Oakland that wasn’t decided until the final moments.)
The litmus test of a rivalry is whether it remains compelling in moments when one or both teams are down. North Carolina-Duke, for instance, witnessed not only one of the best games in the series, but one of the finest college basketball games ever played, when the Blue Devils were spiraling towards a last-place finish and their only losing season since 1983. Redskins-Cowboys saw one of its most memorable chapters come in the midst of Dallas’ 1-15 1989 season, when the Cowboys logged their solitary win in front of a packed but shocked house at RFK Stadium.
There’s plenty of evidence for the rivalry’s vitality in recent years, as well as its ability to yield unexpected results:
2006: Denver was 6-2; Oakland 2-6. But the Raiders led most of the way before finally succumbing late, 17-13.
2005: Oakland was 3-5 en route to 4-12; Denver was 6-2 and headed to 13-3. The Broncos won 31-17, but it’s easy to forget that the Raiders had a budding comeback in the fourth quarter, momentum on their side and could have pulled within one score early in the final period if Kirk Morrison held on to an errant Jake Plummer pass that was squarely in his grasp.
2004: Oakland was doomed for a 5-11 finish, but still beat the playoff-bound Broncos by rallying in the fourth quarter for a 25-24 win.
2001: Denver had been eliminated from the playoff picture when it hosted division-winning Oakland in the next-to-last game of the season, but the Broncos nevertheless prevailed, 23-17.
1999: The Broncos were winless; the Raiders 2-2. Denver won that tussle at Oakland, 16-13.
1997: Denver was 6-0 and en route to a world title. Oakland was 2-4 and headed for 4-12. The Raiders won in their home confines, 28-25.
And “Raider Hater” remains a common phrase in the Broncos fan lexicon, does it not? They certainly despise all things Bronco on their end. From going to McAfee Coliseum a few times and making a few anonymous, early pre-game strolls through the Black Hole, I know their fans’ blood hits 212 degrees with the sight of white horse logos on blue helmets.
I don’t know … perhaps I’m guilty of not changing with the times, but “Raiders Week” remains special to me. It conjures up memories of fiercely fought frays — both recent and in the distant past. It’s what made the NFL so compelling to me as a child … and what keeps it at the front of my sporting passions today.
It’s still the Broncos’ biggest rivalry to me. It’s not — and will never be — “just another game.”
What do you think? Am I just so hopelessly old-school that I’m clinging to a past paradigm that no longer exists? Feel free to reply below, and until next time, vaya con Dios
This week, 55.9 percent of the 12,852 fans who voted on a DenverBroncos.com poll said that the team’s biggest division rival was the San Diego Chargers.
Even with the recent rise of the Chargers and the Raiders’ struggles in the four-plus seasons since qualifying for Super Bowl XXXVII, I was still a tad stunned by the results — particularly that less than a third of those who voted chose the Raiders.
Granted, these Internet polls aren’t exactly Zogby or Gallup; there’s no attempt to get a representative sample of fans.
Nevertheless, as a lifelong NFL observer, I’ve long believed Broncos-Raiders to be a rivalry that is in the Bears-Packers and Redskins-Cowboys class, one that transcends the teams’ records or place in the division table.
Contests in the series often made it to national television even when one team was lousy because such a storied rivalry can create storylines that overcome an apparent mismatch based upon records; one need look no further than last year, when NBC selected the teams’ October meeting in Denver for Sunday Night Football. (Of course, the network would have been better off picking the November meeting in Oakland that wasn’t decided until the final moments.)
The litmus test of a rivalry is whether it remains compelling in moments when one or both teams are down. North Carolina-Duke, for instance, witnessed not only one of the best games in the series, but one of the finest college basketball games ever played, when the Blue Devils were spiraling towards a last-place finish and their only losing season since 1983. Redskins-Cowboys saw one of its most memorable chapters come in the midst of Dallas’ 1-15 1989 season, when the Cowboys logged their solitary win in front of a packed but shocked house at RFK Stadium.
There’s plenty of evidence for the rivalry’s vitality in recent years, as well as its ability to yield unexpected results:
2006: Denver was 6-2; Oakland 2-6. But the Raiders led most of the way before finally succumbing late, 17-13.
2005: Oakland was 3-5 en route to 4-12; Denver was 6-2 and headed to 13-3. The Broncos won 31-17, but it’s easy to forget that the Raiders had a budding comeback in the fourth quarter, momentum on their side and could have pulled within one score early in the final period if Kirk Morrison held on to an errant Jake Plummer pass that was squarely in his grasp.
2004: Oakland was doomed for a 5-11 finish, but still beat the playoff-bound Broncos by rallying in the fourth quarter for a 25-24 win.
2001: Denver had been eliminated from the playoff picture when it hosted division-winning Oakland in the next-to-last game of the season, but the Broncos nevertheless prevailed, 23-17.
1999: The Broncos were winless; the Raiders 2-2. Denver won that tussle at Oakland, 16-13.
1997: Denver was 6-0 and en route to a world title. Oakland was 2-4 and headed for 4-12. The Raiders won in their home confines, 28-25.
And “Raider Hater” remains a common phrase in the Broncos fan lexicon, does it not? They certainly despise all things Bronco on their end. From going to McAfee Coliseum a few times and making a few anonymous, early pre-game strolls through the Black Hole, I know their fans’ blood hits 212 degrees with the sight of white horse logos on blue helmets.
I don’t know … perhaps I’m guilty of not changing with the times, but “Raiders Week” remains special to me. It conjures up memories of fiercely fought frays — both recent and in the distant past. It’s what made the NFL so compelling to me as a child … and what keeps it at the front of my sporting passions today.
It’s still the Broncos’ biggest rivalry to me. It’s not — and will never be — “just another game.”
What do you think? Am I just so hopelessly old-school that I’m clinging to a past paradigm that no longer exists? Feel free to reply below, and until next time, vaya con Dios
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BRONCOS LOOK TO WIN EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE HOME OPENER SUNDAY VS. RAIDERS
The Denver Broncos (1-0) can set a franchise record by winning their eighth consecutive home opener on Sunday when they face the Oakland Raiders (0-1). Kickoff at INVESCO Field at Mile High is set for 2:15 p.m. MDT. Despite trailing for nearly the entire game in their season opener in Buffalo last week, the Broncos earned a 15-14 victory after Jason Elam made a 42-yard field goal as time expired. Denver posted its sixth-largest yardage differential (+286) since 1995 during its win against Buffalo and had a 300-yard passer (Jay Cutler), 100-yard rusher (Travis Henry) and 100-yard receiver (Javon Walker) in a season opener for only the second time in club annals. The Broncos, who lead the NFL in defense (184.0 ypg.) and rank second offensively (470.0 ypg.) through Week 1, face a Raiders team that lost its opening day contest by a 36-21 margin at home against the Lions. Oakland led 21-20 with less than eight minutes to play but could not hold on as Detroit scored on each of its final three possessions. Denver has won its last seven home openers, a streak that ties for the longest in club history. From 1975-81, the Broncos also were undefeated in their first home game of the season. Denver, which is 11-1 in home openers under Mike Shanahan, owns a 20-3 (.870) record in its first home game of the year since 1984. In addition to their success in home openers, the Broncos have enjoyed prosperity of late against the Raiders. Denver has won its last four games against Oakland, a streak that ties for its second longest in the 93-game regular-season series, and is 7-1 in its last eight games vs. the Raiders. In those eight contests, Denver has allowed an average of just 10.3 points per game. For his coaching career, Mike Shanahan owns a 19-5 (.792) record against Oakland and with a win on Sunday can join the Redskins’ Joe Gibbs (21 vs. Cardinals) as the only two active coaches with at least 20 regular-season wins against one opponent. The Broncos have won their last nine home games in the month of September, marking the longest such streak in the NFL. Denver also takes a 16-3 home divisional record since 2001 into Sunday’s game that ties for the best in the league during that period.
TELEVISION AND RADIO INFORMATION vs. OAKLAND
TELEVISION: CBS (KCNC-TV - Channel 4): Kevin Harlan (play-byplay) and Rich Gannon (color commentary) will call the game.
LOCAL RADIO: KOA Radio (850 AM): Dave Logan (play-by-play) and David Diaz-Infante (color commentary) will call the game while Amy Van Dyken reports from the sidelines.
LOCAL SPANISH RADIO: KBNO Radio (1280 AM): Fernando Sergio (play-by-play) and Luke Sandoval (color commentary) will call the game.
BRONCOS VS. RAIDERS — POINTS OF INTEREST
The Broncos on Sunday look to improve their 38-53-2 (.419) all-time record against the Raiders, including a 20-24-2 (.457) home mark... Denver also owns a 1-1 record against Oakland in postseason play... The Broncos have won their last four games and seven of their last eight contests against Oakland... Denver’s four-game winning streak against the Raiders ties for its second longest in its 93-game regular-season series against the club (longest: seven games from 1997-2000)... Mike Shanahan has a 19-5 (.792) career record vs. Oakland and on Sunday can join the Redskins’ Joe Gibbs (21 vs. Cardinals) as the only two active coaches with at least 20 regular-season wins against one opponent... Shanahan’s 19 wins against the Raiders tie for his most against any opponent (San Diego), and his .792 winning percentage vs. Oakland is his second highest against any team he has faced at least five times... The Broncos have won their last seven home openers, a streak that ties for the longest in club history (1975-81), and are 34-12-1 (.734) all-time in home openers (11-6 in non-season openers)... The Broncos are 11-1 (.917) in home openers under Mike Shanahan and are 20-3 (.870) in those games since 1984 and 27-5 (.845) dating back to 1975... Denver has allowed an average of 10.3 points per game to Oakland in its last eight games (7-1), including three contests in which the Broncos yielded only a field goal... With a win against the Raiders, Denver can start the year with a 2-0 record for the seventh time since 1995 and first time since 2003... The Broncos have won their last nine home games in the month of September, marking the longest such streak in the NFL... Broncos K Jason Elam has totaled more points (215) and field goals (53) against the Raiders than any player in NFL history... The Broncos’ 16-3 (.842) regular-season record at home in divisional play since 2001 ties for the best such mark in the NFL... The Broncos’ .729 winning percentage (35-13) at INVESCO Field at Mile High is the fifth best in the NFL since 2001... With 124 regular-season wins as Denver’s head coach, Mike Shanahan needs one win to pass Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Hank Stram (Chiefs) for sole possession of 10th place in NFL history in career victories with one team... Denver owns the NFL’s best record through the first month of the season during the last 11 years (1997-2007) with a 27-10 (.730) mark... Denver QB Jay Cutler has thrown a touchdown pass in all six of his career games played (3-3 record)... Cutler last week recorded the first 300-yard passing game of his career (304 yds.) and eighth by a Bronco in a season opener in Denver’s win at Buffalo... Cutler helped Denver convert one third down and two fourth downs on its game-winning field-goal drive against the Bills... The Broncos had a +286 yardage differential at Buffalo (470-184), marking their sixth-largest differential since 1995... DE Simeon Rice, signed Sept. 3, ranks 13th in NFL history in career sacks (121) and needs half a sack to tie Clyde Simmons for 12th in league history in career QB takedowns... With an appearance on Sunday against the Raiders, C Tom Nalen (190 GP) can tie former LB Tom Jackson for the third-most games played by a Bronco in club history... Broncos LB D.J. Williams leads the club with 10 tackles (5 solo) through Week 1... CB Champ Bailey notched two tackles on special teams against the Bills last week... RB Travis Henry totaled the most rushing yards by a Bronco in his debut with the club (139 yds.) and in 2007 can extend Denver’s NFL-record four-year streak of a different 1,000-yard rusher this season... Broncos CBs Champ Bailey (39) and Dre' Bly (33) rank second and fourth, respectively, in the NFL in interceptions since they both entered the league in 1999... Broncos WR Rod Smith, the club’s all-time leader in every major career receiving category, is on Denver’s physically unable to perform list with a left hip injury.
BRONCOS LOOK TO WIN EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE HOME OPENER SUNDAY VS. RAIDERS
The Denver Broncos (1-0) can set a franchise record by winning their eighth consecutive home opener on Sunday when they face the Oakland Raiders (0-1). Kickoff at INVESCO Field at Mile High is set for 2:15 p.m. MDT. Despite trailing for nearly the entire game in their season opener in Buffalo last week, the Broncos earned a 15-14 victory after Jason Elam made a 42-yard field goal as time expired. Denver posted its sixth-largest yardage differential (+286) since 1995 during its win against Buffalo and had a 300-yard passer (Jay Cutler), 100-yard rusher (Travis Henry) and 100-yard receiver (Javon Walker) in a season opener for only the second time in club annals. The Broncos, who lead the NFL in defense (184.0 ypg.) and rank second offensively (470.0 ypg.) through Week 1, face a Raiders team that lost its opening day contest by a 36-21 margin at home against the Lions. Oakland led 21-20 with less than eight minutes to play but could not hold on as Detroit scored on each of its final three possessions. Denver has won its last seven home openers, a streak that ties for the longest in club history. From 1975-81, the Broncos also were undefeated in their first home game of the season. Denver, which is 11-1 in home openers under Mike Shanahan, owns a 20-3 (.870) record in its first home game of the year since 1984. In addition to their success in home openers, the Broncos have enjoyed prosperity of late against the Raiders. Denver has won its last four games against Oakland, a streak that ties for its second longest in the 93-game regular-season series, and is 7-1 in its last eight games vs. the Raiders. In those eight contests, Denver has allowed an average of just 10.3 points per game. For his coaching career, Mike Shanahan owns a 19-5 (.792) record against Oakland and with a win on Sunday can join the Redskins’ Joe Gibbs (21 vs. Cardinals) as the only two active coaches with at least 20 regular-season wins against one opponent. The Broncos have won their last nine home games in the month of September, marking the longest such streak in the NFL. Denver also takes a 16-3 home divisional record since 2001 into Sunday’s game that ties for the best in the league during that period.
TELEVISION AND RADIO INFORMATION vs. OAKLAND
TELEVISION: CBS (KCNC-TV - Channel 4): Kevin Harlan (play-byplay) and Rich Gannon (color commentary) will call the game.
LOCAL RADIO: KOA Radio (850 AM): Dave Logan (play-by-play) and David Diaz-Infante (color commentary) will call the game while Amy Van Dyken reports from the sidelines.
LOCAL SPANISH RADIO: KBNO Radio (1280 AM): Fernando Sergio (play-by-play) and Luke Sandoval (color commentary) will call the game.
BRONCOS VS. RAIDERS — POINTS OF INTEREST
The Broncos on Sunday look to improve their 38-53-2 (.419) all-time record against the Raiders, including a 20-24-2 (.457) home mark... Denver also owns a 1-1 record against Oakland in postseason play... The Broncos have won their last four games and seven of their last eight contests against Oakland... Denver’s four-game winning streak against the Raiders ties for its second longest in its 93-game regular-season series against the club (longest: seven games from 1997-2000)... Mike Shanahan has a 19-5 (.792) career record vs. Oakland and on Sunday can join the Redskins’ Joe Gibbs (21 vs. Cardinals) as the only two active coaches with at least 20 regular-season wins against one opponent... Shanahan’s 19 wins against the Raiders tie for his most against any opponent (San Diego), and his .792 winning percentage vs. Oakland is his second highest against any team he has faced at least five times... The Broncos have won their last seven home openers, a streak that ties for the longest in club history (1975-81), and are 34-12-1 (.734) all-time in home openers (11-6 in non-season openers)... The Broncos are 11-1 (.917) in home openers under Mike Shanahan and are 20-3 (.870) in those games since 1984 and 27-5 (.845) dating back to 1975... Denver has allowed an average of 10.3 points per game to Oakland in its last eight games (7-1), including three contests in which the Broncos yielded only a field goal... With a win against the Raiders, Denver can start the year with a 2-0 record for the seventh time since 1995 and first time since 2003... The Broncos have won their last nine home games in the month of September, marking the longest such streak in the NFL... Broncos K Jason Elam has totaled more points (215) and field goals (53) against the Raiders than any player in NFL history... The Broncos’ 16-3 (.842) regular-season record at home in divisional play since 2001 ties for the best such mark in the NFL... The Broncos’ .729 winning percentage (35-13) at INVESCO Field at Mile High is the fifth best in the NFL since 2001... With 124 regular-season wins as Denver’s head coach, Mike Shanahan needs one win to pass Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Hank Stram (Chiefs) for sole possession of 10th place in NFL history in career victories with one team... Denver owns the NFL’s best record through the first month of the season during the last 11 years (1997-2007) with a 27-10 (.730) mark... Denver QB Jay Cutler has thrown a touchdown pass in all six of his career games played (3-3 record)... Cutler last week recorded the first 300-yard passing game of his career (304 yds.) and eighth by a Bronco in a season opener in Denver’s win at Buffalo... Cutler helped Denver convert one third down and two fourth downs on its game-winning field-goal drive against the Bills... The Broncos had a +286 yardage differential at Buffalo (470-184), marking their sixth-largest differential since 1995... DE Simeon Rice, signed Sept. 3, ranks 13th in NFL history in career sacks (121) and needs half a sack to tie Clyde Simmons for 12th in league history in career QB takedowns... With an appearance on Sunday against the Raiders, C Tom Nalen (190 GP) can tie former LB Tom Jackson for the third-most games played by a Bronco in club history... Broncos LB D.J. Williams leads the club with 10 tackles (5 solo) through Week 1... CB Champ Bailey notched two tackles on special teams against the Bills last week... RB Travis Henry totaled the most rushing yards by a Bronco in his debut with the club (139 yds.) and in 2007 can extend Denver’s NFL-record four-year streak of a different 1,000-yard rusher this season... Broncos CBs Champ Bailey (39) and Dre' Bly (33) rank second and fourth, respectively, in the NFL in interceptions since they both entered the league in 1999... Broncos WR Rod Smith, the club’s all-time leader in every major career receiving category, is on Denver’s physically unable to perform list with a left hip injury.
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touche :duel:
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SHANAHAN CLIMBING EXCLUSIVE LIST
Mike Shanahan needs one victory to pass Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Hank Stram (Chiefs) for sole possession of 10th in NFL history in career victories with one team. Shanahan owns 124 career regular-season wins as Denver’s head coach (1995-Pres.).
SHANAHAN IN HOME OPENERS
Denver has fared exceptionally well in home openers under Head Coach Mike Shanahan as the club boasts an 11-1 record in its first home game of the regular season during his tenure (1995-Present). Shanahan's .917 home-opener winning percentage ranks second all-time in club annals, trailing only Red Miller's 4-0 mark in those games from 1977-80. The Broncos are 20-3 (.870) in home openers since 1984 and are 27-5 (.845) in their first home game dating back to 1975. Denver, which has not lost a home opener at INVESCO Field at Mile High (6-0), enters Sunday’s game against Oakland having won its last seven home openers. That streak ties for the longest in club history (1975-81). Below is a look at the top records in home openers by Broncos head coaches.
SHANAHAN AGAINST THE RAIDERS
Mike Shanahan, who had an 8-12 record as the Raiders’ head coach from 1988-89, owns a 19-5 (.792) career record against Oakland and on Sunday can join the Redskins’ Joe Gibbs as the only two active coaches in the NFL with at least 20 regular-season wins against a single opponent. Gibbs owns 21 wins against the Cardinals. Shanahan’s .792 career winning percentage against the Raiders his second highest against any opponent he has faced at least five times while his 19 wins tie for his most against any opponent.
NALEN CLIMBING GAMES PLAYED LIST
With an appearance on Sunday against the Raiders, center Tom Nalen can tie former linebacker Tom Jackson for the third-most games played by a Bronco in club history. Nalen, a five-time Pro Bowl choice, has appeared in 190 contests (184 starts) during his 14-year career with the Broncos.
DEFENSE CARRIES DENVER TO RECENT RAIDERS SUCCESS
The Broncos own a 7-1 record against the Raiders in the last four seasons, and their defense has played a major role in the club’s recent success against Oakland. Denver has allowed an average of 10.3 points per game to Oakland in those eight games since 2003, including three contests in which the Broncos yielded only a field goal. The club also has recorded at least two turnovers in seven of those eight contests and allowed an average of 66.1 rushing yards per game to Oakland since 2003, holding the Raiders to less than 100 yards on seven occasions.
FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK VS. OAKLAND
The Broncos enter Sunday’s game with a four-game winning streak against the Raiders that ties for the second-longest in their 93-game series history against Oakland. Denver also won four games in a row against the Raiders from 1986-87 and from 1995-96. Denver’s current winning streak against the Raiders, which is its longest active streak against an AFC West foe, trails only the club’s seven-game string of consecutive victories against Oakland from 1997-2000.
BRONCOS AT HOME
Since moving into INVESCO Field at Mile High before the start of the 2001 season, the Broncos have compiled a 35-13 (.729) record at the stadium in regular-season action. Denver’s .729 winning percentage at INVESCO Field at Mile High is the fifth best in the NFL since 2001, and the club will look to improve that mark Sunday against the Raiders. The Broncos also own the league’s best home record with a 74-22 (.771) mark in Denver under Mike Shanahan (1995-Pres.).
HOME, SWEET HOME
The Broncos have amassed the NFL's best home record since 1974 in the regular season and postseason. Denver also has the most regular-season home victories in the league since 1974, and the most victories, regular and postseason, since 1974.
DENVER AT HOME VS. AFC WEST
The Broncos’ 16-3 (.842) regular-season record at home in divisional play since they began playing games at INVESCO Field at Mile High in 2001 ties for the best such mark in the NFL, and the club will look to improve that record on Sunday against AFC West foe Oakland. Under Head Coach Mike Shanahan (1995-Pres.), the Broncos own a 35-8 (.814) regular-season record at home in divisional play that also ties for best in the NFL during that period.
STARTING OFF RIGHT AT HOME
The Broncos have won their last nine home games in September in a streak that began with a 23-16 win over St. Louis on Sept. 8, 2002, in the Broncos' season opener at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Denver’s nine-game home winning streak in the month of September is the longest such streak in the NFL.
Mike Shanahan needs one victory to pass Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Hank Stram (Chiefs) for sole possession of 10th in NFL history in career victories with one team. Shanahan owns 124 career regular-season wins as Denver’s head coach (1995-Pres.).
SHANAHAN IN HOME OPENERS
Denver has fared exceptionally well in home openers under Head Coach Mike Shanahan as the club boasts an 11-1 record in its first home game of the regular season during his tenure (1995-Present). Shanahan's .917 home-opener winning percentage ranks second all-time in club annals, trailing only Red Miller's 4-0 mark in those games from 1977-80. The Broncos are 20-3 (.870) in home openers since 1984 and are 27-5 (.845) in their first home game dating back to 1975. Denver, which has not lost a home opener at INVESCO Field at Mile High (6-0), enters Sunday’s game against Oakland having won its last seven home openers. That streak ties for the longest in club history (1975-81). Below is a look at the top records in home openers by Broncos head coaches.
SHANAHAN AGAINST THE RAIDERS
Mike Shanahan, who had an 8-12 record as the Raiders’ head coach from 1988-89, owns a 19-5 (.792) career record against Oakland and on Sunday can join the Redskins’ Joe Gibbs as the only two active coaches in the NFL with at least 20 regular-season wins against a single opponent. Gibbs owns 21 wins against the Cardinals. Shanahan’s .792 career winning percentage against the Raiders his second highest against any opponent he has faced at least five times while his 19 wins tie for his most against any opponent.
NALEN CLIMBING GAMES PLAYED LIST
With an appearance on Sunday against the Raiders, center Tom Nalen can tie former linebacker Tom Jackson for the third-most games played by a Bronco in club history. Nalen, a five-time Pro Bowl choice, has appeared in 190 contests (184 starts) during his 14-year career with the Broncos.
DEFENSE CARRIES DENVER TO RECENT RAIDERS SUCCESS
The Broncos own a 7-1 record against the Raiders in the last four seasons, and their defense has played a major role in the club’s recent success against Oakland. Denver has allowed an average of 10.3 points per game to Oakland in those eight games since 2003, including three contests in which the Broncos yielded only a field goal. The club also has recorded at least two turnovers in seven of those eight contests and allowed an average of 66.1 rushing yards per game to Oakland since 2003, holding the Raiders to less than 100 yards on seven occasions.
FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK VS. OAKLAND
The Broncos enter Sunday’s game with a four-game winning streak against the Raiders that ties for the second-longest in their 93-game series history against Oakland. Denver also won four games in a row against the Raiders from 1986-87 and from 1995-96. Denver’s current winning streak against the Raiders, which is its longest active streak against an AFC West foe, trails only the club’s seven-game string of consecutive victories against Oakland from 1997-2000.
BRONCOS AT HOME
Since moving into INVESCO Field at Mile High before the start of the 2001 season, the Broncos have compiled a 35-13 (.729) record at the stadium in regular-season action. Denver’s .729 winning percentage at INVESCO Field at Mile High is the fifth best in the NFL since 2001, and the club will look to improve that mark Sunday against the Raiders. The Broncos also own the league’s best home record with a 74-22 (.771) mark in Denver under Mike Shanahan (1995-Pres.).
HOME, SWEET HOME
The Broncos have amassed the NFL's best home record since 1974 in the regular season and postseason. Denver also has the most regular-season home victories in the league since 1974, and the most victories, regular and postseason, since 1974.
DENVER AT HOME VS. AFC WEST
The Broncos’ 16-3 (.842) regular-season record at home in divisional play since they began playing games at INVESCO Field at Mile High in 2001 ties for the best such mark in the NFL, and the club will look to improve that record on Sunday against AFC West foe Oakland. Under Head Coach Mike Shanahan (1995-Pres.), the Broncos own a 35-8 (.814) regular-season record at home in divisional play that also ties for best in the NFL during that period.
STARTING OFF RIGHT AT HOME
The Broncos have won their last nine home games in September in a streak that began with a 23-16 win over St. Louis on Sept. 8, 2002, in the Broncos' season opener at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Denver’s nine-game home winning streak in the month of September is the longest such streak in the NFL.
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NOTES FROM THE BRONCOS’ LAST GAME: DENVER 15, at BUFFALO 14 (9/9/07)
Denver had an individual 300-yard passer (QB Jay Cutler) along with an individual 100-yard rusher (RB Travis Henry) and receiver (WR Javon Walker) in a season opener for only the second time in franchise annals... With 139 rushing yards in his Broncos debut, RB Travis Henry became the third player in club history to total at least 100 rushing yards in his first game in a Denver uniform and posted the most rushing yards by a player in his Broncos debut... Henry’s 139 rushing yards also marked the second most by a Bronco in a season opener... Henry was the seventh different opening day starter at running back for the Broncos in the last seven seasons... QB Jay Cutler (304 yds.) posted the first 300- yard passing game of his career as well as the eighth 300-yard game by a Denver passer in a season opener... On the game-winning drive against the Bills, Cutler was 5-for-6 for 54 yards, including 3-for-3 for 43 yards on third downs... Broncos WR Javon Walker (119 rec. yds.) registered the 15th 100-yard receiving game in an opener in Denver history with his 119 yards tying for the eighth-highest total in those contests... K Jason Elam notched the eighth game-winning walk-off field goal in regulation or overtime of his career with the veteran’s 42-yard game winner as the fourth quarter ended... The Broncos did not go three-and-out on any of their 10 possessions against the Bills while Buffalo went three-and-out during four of its nine drives started (44.4%)... Broncos CB Champ Bailey and TE Nate Jackson each recorded two tackles on special teams... The Broncos’ Chris Myers started the first game of his career, opening the contest in Buffalo at left guard... Head Coach Mike Shanahan earned his 124th regular-season victory with Denver, moving into a tie with Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Hank Stram (Chiefs) for the 10th most wins with one team in NFL history... Shanahan improved to 11-4 (.733) in season openers for his career with the Broncos’ win against the Bills... Following their win in Buffalo, the Broncos’ all-time record in season openers stands at 30-17-1... Denver’s victory against the Bills marked its fifth consecutive win against Buffalo.... Denver LB D.J. Williams and S John Lynch each registered sacks while DE Elvis Dumervil had the first interception of his professional career... Williams led Denver with 10 tackles in his first-ever regular-season game at middle linebacker... Broncos WR Brandon Stokley, in his first regular-season game since suffering a right achilles’ injury last season, had three catches for 65 yards (21.7 avg.).
THE NFL’S BEST THROUGH THE FIRST MONTH
The Broncos own the NFL’s best record through the first month of the season during the last 11 years (1997-2007) with a 27-10-0 (.730) mark.
ELAM OWNS UNIQUE SCORING DISTINCTION
Jason Elam is the only player in league history to score at least 200 against three teams, including his 215 points scored in games against the Raiders. He also is one of three players to total at least 200 points against multiple clubs.
NOTES FROM DENVER’S LAST FIVE GAMES WITH OAKLAND DENVER 17, at OAKLAND 13 (Nov. 12, 2006)
Denver posts its fourth consecutive road win with its victory in Oakland, marking the club’s longest such streak since it won six away games in a row in 1998... Broncos QB Plummer authors his 31st career game-winning or game-tying drive in the fourth quarter and 23rd “pure” comeback against the Raiders (Denver trailed 13-7 in the fourth quarter)... Broncos FB Kyle Johnson’s 1-yard touchdown grab early in the fourth quarter proves to be the game-winning score... TE Stephen Alexander totals the most catches (6) by a Denver tight end in a game since the 2005 season opener (Jeb Putzier, 7 rec.)... Denver limits the Raiders to a 1.8-yard rushing average (26 att. for 46 yds.).
at DENVER 13, OAKLAND 3 (Oct. 15, 2006)
The Broncos extend their regular-season home winning streak to 13 games with their win against Oakland... Broncos K Jason Elam moves into 10th all-time in NFL history in career points scored (1,589) with seven (2 FG, 1 PAT) against the Raiders, passing Al Del Greco... Denver limits the Raiders to 20 plays in plus territory (past 50-yard line) for a net gain of 31 yards... Denver allows only one third-down conversion in the second half for the fifth consecutive game... Broncos DE Elvis Dumervil (2 sacks) posts the first multiplesack game by a Broncos rookie since Monsanto Pope had two against the Raiders on Dec. 22, 2002.
at DENVER 22, OAKLAND 3 (Dec. 24, 2005)
The Broncos clinch their 10th AFC West title and first since 1998 with a victory against the Raiders on Christmas Eve... Denver also clinches the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs and a perfect home record for the fifth time with its win over Oakland... Denver RB Mike Anderson (46 yds., 1 TD) eclipses the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second time in his career... Denver converts 50 percent or better of its third-down attempts for the second consecutive game (8-for-15 / 53%)... The Broncos outgain the Raiders 414 to 248 and hold the ball for 38:32... Oakland scores its only points on a field goal early in the fourth quarter.
DENVER 31, at OAKLAND 17 (Nov. 13, 2005)
The Broncos improve to 13-4 (.765) all-time after the bye week with a win at Oakland, tying for the best such record in the NFL… Denver takes a 23-0 lead into the fourth quarter… WR Rod Smith becomes Denver's all-time leader in career touchdowns with his 66th career score coming on a 27-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter… Broncos K Jason Elam reaches 1,500 career points faster than any player in NFL history, doing so in his 197th career game… CB Darrent Williams records the longest interception return by a rookie in Broncos history with a 80-yard return in the fourth quarter off an errant Kerry Collins pass.
OAKLAND 25, at DENVER 24 (Nov. 28, 2004)
In blizzard-like conditions at INVESCO Field at Mile High, the Raiders rally from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Broncos on ESPN's Sunday Night Football… Oakland QB Kerry Collins connects with WR Jerry Porter on fourth-and-goal from the 5-yard line for the game-winning score with 1:49 remaining in the contest… Denver WR Rod Smith hauls in an 85-yard touchdown grab from QB Jake Plummer in the second quarter, marking career longs for both players.
BRONCOS VS. RAIDERS - NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
DT Sam Adams - Posted two sacks (23 yds.), five tackles (all solo) and a forced fumble for Seattle vs. Oak. (11/24/96)... Added two sacks (11 yds.) among three tackles (all solo) for Seattle vs. Oak. (10/26/97)... Forced a fumble and recorded a sack (8 yds.) and five tackles (4 solo) for Seattle at Oak. (12/22/96)... Made six tackles for Seattle vs. Oak. (10/3/99).
TE Stephen Alexander - Posted six catches for 49 yards (8.2 avg.) for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06)... Hauled in a touchdown pass in a three-catch effort for the Redskins at Oak. (11/29/98)... Caught four passes for San Diego vs. Oak. (12/8/02).
CB Champ Bailey - Posted 10 tackles (8 solo) and an interception of QB Kerry Collins for Denver at Oak. (11/13/05)... Broke up three passes in a four-tackle outing for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Intercepted QB Andrew Walter and made six tackles (4 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06)... Registered nine tackles (all solo) and a pass breakup for Denver at Oak. (1112/06).
WR Brian Clark - Returned three kickoffs for 66 yards (22.0 avg.) with a long return of 29 yards for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
DE Elvis Dumervil - Recorded two sacks on takedowns of QB Andrew Walter for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06).... Recovered a fumble for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
K Jason Elam - Made both field-goal attempts, including a 51- yarder, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (10/15/06)... Converted all three field-goal attempts for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05)... Connected on all four field-goal attempts, including a 53-yarder, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/22/99)... Made good on 3-of-4 fieldgoal attempts, including a 52-yarder, for the Broncos at the L.A. Raiders (1/2/94).
DE John Engelberger - Posted six tackles (3 solo) and recovered a fumble for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
S Nick Ferguson - Made 12 tackles (9 solo) and forced a fumble for Denver at Oak. (11/30/03)... Intercepted QB Kerry Collins for Denver in consecutive games at Oak. (11/13/05) and vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Added five tackles (3 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06).
CB Domonique Foxworth - Broke up four passes for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Posted seven tackles (6 solo) for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05).v
LB Ian Gold - Blocked a Shane Lechler punt and returned it 12 yards for a touchdown for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/13/00)... Recorded 13 tackles (12 solo), forced a fumble and sacked QB Rich Gannon (3 yds.) for the Broncos at Oak. (12/22/02)... Sacked QB Rich Gannon (5 yds.) in a 13-tackle (9 solo) effort for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/11/02)... Added six stops (5 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Forced a fumble and made four tackles (3 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06).
RB Travis Henry - Scored once on 15 carries for 58 yards and posted seven receptions for 47 yards for Buffalo vs. Oak. (10/6/02).
TE Nate Jackson - Caught three passes for 33 yards (11.0 avg.), including a 24-yarder, for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
S John Lynch - Intercepted QB Kerry Collins in a seven-tackle (4 solo) effort for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Had one tackle and one pass breakup for Tampa Bay in its Super Bowl XXXVII victory vs. Oak. (1/26/03)... Intercepted QB Kerry Collins (2 yds.) in a four-tackle (3 solo) game for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/28/04).
DT Alvin McKinley - Recorded a sack (5 yds.) and five tackles (3 solo) for Cleveland at Oak. (12/18/05)... Made five tackles (2 solo) for Cleveland vs. Oak. (10/12/03).
CB Karl Paymah - Made two tackles on special teams for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
DE Simeon Rice - Posted two sacks (7 yds.) and five tackles (all solo) for Tampa Bay in its Super Bowl XXXVII victory vs. Oak. (1/26/03)... Recorded a sack (12 yds.) and a pass breakup for Tampa Bay at Oak. (9/26/04).
P Todd Sauerbrun - Recorded a 43.0 net average and a 55.7 gross average on three punts for Kansas City at Oak. (11/5/00)... Averaged 51 yards on four punts, including one inside the 20-yard line, for Kansas City vs. Oak. (10/15/00)... Punted seven times for 279 yards (39.9 avg.) for Chicago vs. Oak. (9/29/96).
WR Rod Smith - Posted five catches for 91 yards (18.2 avg.) for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Caught a 27-yard touchdown in a five-catch effort for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05)... Totaled 99 receiving yards on two catches, including a career-best 85-yard scoring grab, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/28/04)... Caught six passes for 95 yards (15.8 avg.), including a 28-yard touchdown, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/28/98).
WR Brandon Stokley - Caught three passes for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) for Indianapolis vs. Oak. (10/10)... Made three receptions for 31 yards (10.3 avg.) in the AFC Championship Game for Baltimore at Oak. (1/14/01).
WR Javon Walker - Recorded two receiving touchdowns in a four-catch, 124-yard game for the Packers at Oak. (12/22/03)... Totaled 75 receiving yards on four catches, including a 54-yarder, and rushed for 29 yards on a reverse for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06)... Hauled in a 39-yard touchdown for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
LB Nate Webster - Totaled two defensive tackles and added a special-teams stop for the Buccaneers in their Super Bowl XXXVII victory vs. Oak. (1/26/03)... Made five tackles (2 solo) in a start for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
LB D.J. Williams - Tallied six tackles (4 solo) for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05)... Registered eight tackles for the Broncos at Oak. (10/17/04) and vs. Oak. (10/15/06).
BRONCOS/RAIDERS CONNECTIONS
Oakland Defensive Line Coach Keith Millard spent four seasons with the Broncos as a defensive assistant from 2002-05…Raiders G Cooper Carlisle played with Denver from 2000-06…Oakland T Cornell Green suited up for the Broncos from 2004-05…Oakland DT Gerard Warren played for Denver from 2005-06.
FORMER OAKLAND RAIDERS
Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan was the Raiders’ head coach for 20 games from 1988-89... Broncos DT Sam Adams played with the Raiders from 2002-03... Broncos Personnel Assistant Mike Lombardi spent eight seasons (1999-2006) in the Raiders’ player personnel department.
FROM DENVER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin was an offensive line assistant at Colorado State University in 1999… Oakland Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider was an assistant coach for nine seasons at Colorado State University from 1994-2002 after concluding his playing career as a linebacker for the Rams in 1993… Oakland DE Tyler Brayton played at the University of Colorado from 1999- 2003.
FROM OAKLAND AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Broncos TE Nate Jackson attended Pioneer High School in San Jose, Calif., and played at Menlo College in Atherton, Calif… Denver DT Amon Gordon (2000-03) and S John Lynch (1990-93) played at Stanford University… Broncos LB D.J. Williams is from Concord, Calif.
CROSSING PATHS (PRO)
Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan was the 49ers’ offensive coordinator in 1993 while Raiders Running Backs Coach Tom Rathman played fullback for San Francisco... Oakland Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan served as linebackers coach at New England from 2000-03 while Denver TE Daniel Graham (2002-06) was a Patriot… Raiders Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeff Fish spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs (1999-2000) at the same time Broncos P Todd Sauerbrun (2000-01) played there... Denver Linebackers Coach Joe Baker was a defensive quality control/LB coach and RB Paul Smith played for the Rams in 2006 while Oakland Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Randy Hanson was a defensive assistant… Raiders Running Backs Coach Tom Rathman and WR Mike Williams were with Detroit at some point from 2003- 05 when Broncos TE Stephen Alexander (2004), CB Dré Bly (2003- 06) and RB Paul Smith (2003-06) were Lions… Broncos CB Champ Bailey (1999-2003) and QB Patrick Ramsey (2002-05) played with Raiders LB Chris Clemons (2003-05) in Washington… Broncos S Nick Ferguson (2000-03), Raiders T Cornell Green (2000-01), RB LaMont Jordan (2001-04) and T Chad Slaughter (2000) were teammates with the New York Jets… Denver S John Lynch (1993-2003), LB Nate Webster (2000-03) and DE Simeon Rice (2001-06) played alongside T Cornell Green and DT Warren Sapp (1995-2003) in Tampa Bay… Broncos DefensiveCoordinator/Defensive Backs Coach Bob Slowik (2000-04) and WR Javon Walker (2002-05) were Packers with Raiders CB Chris Johnson (2003-04) and DT Terdell Sands (2003)… Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (1999-2004) and Raiders TE Randal Williams (2001-04) were Cowboys together… Denver Assistant Head Coach/Defense Jim Bates, Linebackers Coach Joe Baker, Defensive Assistant Charlie Jackson and WR Javon Walker were at Green Bay at the same time as Oakland LB Robert Thomas in 2005… Broncos CB Dré Bly (2003-06) and RB Paul Smith (2003- 06) played with Raiders QB Josh McCown during the Lions' 2006 eason… Denver WR Brandon Stokley (2003-06) was a teammate of Oakland RB Dominic Rhodes (2001-06)… Broncos P Todd Sauerbrun and Raiders DT Terdell Sands crossed paths in Kansas City in 2001… Denver TE Daniel Graham (2002-06) played with Raiders CB Duane Starks (2005) in New England… Denver CB Dré Bly and Oakland LB Robert Thomas played for St. Louis in 2002.
CROSSING PATHS (COLLEGE)
Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin was an offensive line assistant at Colorado State University in 1999 at the same time Broncos RB Cecil Sapp was playing for the Rams… From 2002-03, Broncos Defensive Assistant Charlie Jackson and Raiders Assistant Defensive Line Coach Don Johnson were coaching together at UCLA… Also at UCLA, Jackson coached with Raiders Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider in 2003… Jackson and Raiders Tight Ends Coach Kelly Skipper also coached together with the Bruins… From 1999-2002, Broncos DT Amon Gordon and Raiders S Colin Branch were teammates at Stanford… From 1998- 2002, Denver TE Daniel Graham and Raiders DE Tyler Brayton were teammates at Colorado… While at North Carolina, Broncos CB Dré Bly and Raiders WR Ronald Curry were teammates in 1998… At the University of Texas, Broncos DE Tim Crowder and Raiders S Michael Huff played together from 2003-05…Huff also played with Broncos RB Selvin Young from 2002-05 while with the Longhorns… Raiders K Sebastian Janikowski and Broncos G Montrae Holland were teammates with Florida State in 1999… Holland and WR Javon Walker were teammates of Raiders S B.J. Ward in 2001 at Florida State… In 2002, Broncos DE Elvis Dumervil and Raiders CB Chris Johnson were teammates at Louisville… At the University of Maryland, Broncos S Curome Cox and RB LaMont Jordan were teammates in 2000… From 1996-99, Broncos Defensive Line Coach Bill Johnson was at Texas A&M with Raiders P Shane Lechler… From 2002-03, Broncos CB Jeff Shoate and Raiders LB Kirk Morrison were teammates at San Diego State University… While at Alcorn State, Broncos LB Louis Green and Raiders T Chad Slaughter were teammates in 1999… In 1999, Denver LB Nate Webster and Oakland CB Duane Starks were teammates at Miami.
TOP YARDAGE DIFFERENTIALS SINCE 1995
The Broncos had a +286 yardage differential in their 15-14 season-opening win at Buffalo on Sept. 9, recording 470 yards of offense while allowing only 184 yards defensively. That differential ranks as the sixth best by the club in a game since 1995.
300-YARD PASSER, 100-YARD RUSHER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER ON OPENING DAY
For only the second time in club history, the Broncos had a 300-yard passer (Jay Cutler) along with a 100-yard rusher (Travis Henry) and a 100-yard receiver (Javon Walker) in their season opener (at Buf. on Sept. 9). The only other time this happened for Denver in a season opener was on Sept. 10, 2001, with Brian Griese, Terrell Davis and Rod Smith accomplishing the feat in the first-ever regular-season game at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Including all games, the last time Denver had a 300-yard passer with a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver in the same game was against San Diego on Oct. 6, 2002, with Brian Griese (316 pass yds.), Clinton Portis (102 rush yds.) and Ed McCaffrey (113 rec. yds.).
CUTLER IMPRESSES IN SEASON OPENER
Quarterback Jay Cutler recorded the first 300-yard passing game of his career with 304 yards in Denver’s 15-14 season-opening victory in Buffalo on Sept. 9. His effort against the Bills saw the second-year passer complete 5-of-6 attempts for 54 yards and convert one third down and two fourth downs to drive the Broncos into position for a game-winning 42-yard field goal as time expired. Cutler’s 304 yards passing marked the eighth 300-yard game by a Bronco in a season opener.
HENRY GOES FOR 100 IN BRONCOS DEBUT
In his first game as a Bronco, running back Travis Henry totaled 139 yards on 23 carries (6.0 avg.) in the season opener at Buffalo on Sept. 9 to become only the third player in club history to reach the 100-yard rushing mark in his first game in a Denver uniform. Gaston Green (1991) and Joe Dudek (1987), who was a replacement player, also accomplished this feat. Henry’s 139 rushing yards also were the most by a Bronco in his first game with the club. In addition, Henry’s 139 rushing yards marked the second most by a Bronco in a season opener in franchise history.
WALKER NOTCHES IMPRESSIVE OPENING OUTPUT
Wide receiver Javon Walker tied for the eighth-highest receiving yardage total by a Bronco in a season opener with 119 yards on nine catches against the Bills on Sept. 9. Walker was a key part of Denver’s game-winning field goal drive, catching four passes for 51 yards on either third or fourth down (3rd down: 3-43 / 4th down: 1- 8).
Denver had an individual 300-yard passer (QB Jay Cutler) along with an individual 100-yard rusher (RB Travis Henry) and receiver (WR Javon Walker) in a season opener for only the second time in franchise annals... With 139 rushing yards in his Broncos debut, RB Travis Henry became the third player in club history to total at least 100 rushing yards in his first game in a Denver uniform and posted the most rushing yards by a player in his Broncos debut... Henry’s 139 rushing yards also marked the second most by a Bronco in a season opener... Henry was the seventh different opening day starter at running back for the Broncos in the last seven seasons... QB Jay Cutler (304 yds.) posted the first 300- yard passing game of his career as well as the eighth 300-yard game by a Denver passer in a season opener... On the game-winning drive against the Bills, Cutler was 5-for-6 for 54 yards, including 3-for-3 for 43 yards on third downs... Broncos WR Javon Walker (119 rec. yds.) registered the 15th 100-yard receiving game in an opener in Denver history with his 119 yards tying for the eighth-highest total in those contests... K Jason Elam notched the eighth game-winning walk-off field goal in regulation or overtime of his career with the veteran’s 42-yard game winner as the fourth quarter ended... The Broncos did not go three-and-out on any of their 10 possessions against the Bills while Buffalo went three-and-out during four of its nine drives started (44.4%)... Broncos CB Champ Bailey and TE Nate Jackson each recorded two tackles on special teams... The Broncos’ Chris Myers started the first game of his career, opening the contest in Buffalo at left guard... Head Coach Mike Shanahan earned his 124th regular-season victory with Denver, moving into a tie with Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Hank Stram (Chiefs) for the 10th most wins with one team in NFL history... Shanahan improved to 11-4 (.733) in season openers for his career with the Broncos’ win against the Bills... Following their win in Buffalo, the Broncos’ all-time record in season openers stands at 30-17-1... Denver’s victory against the Bills marked its fifth consecutive win against Buffalo.... Denver LB D.J. Williams and S John Lynch each registered sacks while DE Elvis Dumervil had the first interception of his professional career... Williams led Denver with 10 tackles in his first-ever regular-season game at middle linebacker... Broncos WR Brandon Stokley, in his first regular-season game since suffering a right achilles’ injury last season, had three catches for 65 yards (21.7 avg.).
THE NFL’S BEST THROUGH THE FIRST MONTH
The Broncos own the NFL’s best record through the first month of the season during the last 11 years (1997-2007) with a 27-10-0 (.730) mark.
ELAM OWNS UNIQUE SCORING DISTINCTION
Jason Elam is the only player in league history to score at least 200 against three teams, including his 215 points scored in games against the Raiders. He also is one of three players to total at least 200 points against multiple clubs.
NOTES FROM DENVER’S LAST FIVE GAMES WITH OAKLAND DENVER 17, at OAKLAND 13 (Nov. 12, 2006)
Denver posts its fourth consecutive road win with its victory in Oakland, marking the club’s longest such streak since it won six away games in a row in 1998... Broncos QB Plummer authors his 31st career game-winning or game-tying drive in the fourth quarter and 23rd “pure” comeback against the Raiders (Denver trailed 13-7 in the fourth quarter)... Broncos FB Kyle Johnson’s 1-yard touchdown grab early in the fourth quarter proves to be the game-winning score... TE Stephen Alexander totals the most catches (6) by a Denver tight end in a game since the 2005 season opener (Jeb Putzier, 7 rec.)... Denver limits the Raiders to a 1.8-yard rushing average (26 att. for 46 yds.).
at DENVER 13, OAKLAND 3 (Oct. 15, 2006)
The Broncos extend their regular-season home winning streak to 13 games with their win against Oakland... Broncos K Jason Elam moves into 10th all-time in NFL history in career points scored (1,589) with seven (2 FG, 1 PAT) against the Raiders, passing Al Del Greco... Denver limits the Raiders to 20 plays in plus territory (past 50-yard line) for a net gain of 31 yards... Denver allows only one third-down conversion in the second half for the fifth consecutive game... Broncos DE Elvis Dumervil (2 sacks) posts the first multiplesack game by a Broncos rookie since Monsanto Pope had two against the Raiders on Dec. 22, 2002.
at DENVER 22, OAKLAND 3 (Dec. 24, 2005)
The Broncos clinch their 10th AFC West title and first since 1998 with a victory against the Raiders on Christmas Eve... Denver also clinches the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs and a perfect home record for the fifth time with its win over Oakland... Denver RB Mike Anderson (46 yds., 1 TD) eclipses the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second time in his career... Denver converts 50 percent or better of its third-down attempts for the second consecutive game (8-for-15 / 53%)... The Broncos outgain the Raiders 414 to 248 and hold the ball for 38:32... Oakland scores its only points on a field goal early in the fourth quarter.
DENVER 31, at OAKLAND 17 (Nov. 13, 2005)
The Broncos improve to 13-4 (.765) all-time after the bye week with a win at Oakland, tying for the best such record in the NFL… Denver takes a 23-0 lead into the fourth quarter… WR Rod Smith becomes Denver's all-time leader in career touchdowns with his 66th career score coming on a 27-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter… Broncos K Jason Elam reaches 1,500 career points faster than any player in NFL history, doing so in his 197th career game… CB Darrent Williams records the longest interception return by a rookie in Broncos history with a 80-yard return in the fourth quarter off an errant Kerry Collins pass.
OAKLAND 25, at DENVER 24 (Nov. 28, 2004)
In blizzard-like conditions at INVESCO Field at Mile High, the Raiders rally from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Broncos on ESPN's Sunday Night Football… Oakland QB Kerry Collins connects with WR Jerry Porter on fourth-and-goal from the 5-yard line for the game-winning score with 1:49 remaining in the contest… Denver WR Rod Smith hauls in an 85-yard touchdown grab from QB Jake Plummer in the second quarter, marking career longs for both players.
BRONCOS VS. RAIDERS - NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
DT Sam Adams - Posted two sacks (23 yds.), five tackles (all solo) and a forced fumble for Seattle vs. Oak. (11/24/96)... Added two sacks (11 yds.) among three tackles (all solo) for Seattle vs. Oak. (10/26/97)... Forced a fumble and recorded a sack (8 yds.) and five tackles (4 solo) for Seattle at Oak. (12/22/96)... Made six tackles for Seattle vs. Oak. (10/3/99).
TE Stephen Alexander - Posted six catches for 49 yards (8.2 avg.) for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06)... Hauled in a touchdown pass in a three-catch effort for the Redskins at Oak. (11/29/98)... Caught four passes for San Diego vs. Oak. (12/8/02).
CB Champ Bailey - Posted 10 tackles (8 solo) and an interception of QB Kerry Collins for Denver at Oak. (11/13/05)... Broke up three passes in a four-tackle outing for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Intercepted QB Andrew Walter and made six tackles (4 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06)... Registered nine tackles (all solo) and a pass breakup for Denver at Oak. (1112/06).
WR Brian Clark - Returned three kickoffs for 66 yards (22.0 avg.) with a long return of 29 yards for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
DE Elvis Dumervil - Recorded two sacks on takedowns of QB Andrew Walter for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06).... Recovered a fumble for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
K Jason Elam - Made both field-goal attempts, including a 51- yarder, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (10/15/06)... Converted all three field-goal attempts for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05)... Connected on all four field-goal attempts, including a 53-yarder, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/22/99)... Made good on 3-of-4 fieldgoal attempts, including a 52-yarder, for the Broncos at the L.A. Raiders (1/2/94).
DE John Engelberger - Posted six tackles (3 solo) and recovered a fumble for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
S Nick Ferguson - Made 12 tackles (9 solo) and forced a fumble for Denver at Oak. (11/30/03)... Intercepted QB Kerry Collins for Denver in consecutive games at Oak. (11/13/05) and vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Added five tackles (3 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06).
CB Domonique Foxworth - Broke up four passes for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Posted seven tackles (6 solo) for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05).v
LB Ian Gold - Blocked a Shane Lechler punt and returned it 12 yards for a touchdown for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/13/00)... Recorded 13 tackles (12 solo), forced a fumble and sacked QB Rich Gannon (3 yds.) for the Broncos at Oak. (12/22/02)... Sacked QB Rich Gannon (5 yds.) in a 13-tackle (9 solo) effort for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/11/02)... Added six stops (5 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Forced a fumble and made four tackles (3 solo) for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06).
RB Travis Henry - Scored once on 15 carries for 58 yards and posted seven receptions for 47 yards for Buffalo vs. Oak. (10/6/02).
TE Nate Jackson - Caught three passes for 33 yards (11.0 avg.), including a 24-yarder, for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
S John Lynch - Intercepted QB Kerry Collins in a seven-tackle (4 solo) effort for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Had one tackle and one pass breakup for Tampa Bay in its Super Bowl XXXVII victory vs. Oak. (1/26/03)... Intercepted QB Kerry Collins (2 yds.) in a four-tackle (3 solo) game for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/28/04).
DT Alvin McKinley - Recorded a sack (5 yds.) and five tackles (3 solo) for Cleveland at Oak. (12/18/05)... Made five tackles (2 solo) for Cleveland vs. Oak. (10/12/03).
CB Karl Paymah - Made two tackles on special teams for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
DE Simeon Rice - Posted two sacks (7 yds.) and five tackles (all solo) for Tampa Bay in its Super Bowl XXXVII victory vs. Oak. (1/26/03)... Recorded a sack (12 yds.) and a pass breakup for Tampa Bay at Oak. (9/26/04).
P Todd Sauerbrun - Recorded a 43.0 net average and a 55.7 gross average on three punts for Kansas City at Oak. (11/5/00)... Averaged 51 yards on four punts, including one inside the 20-yard line, for Kansas City vs. Oak. (10/15/00)... Punted seven times for 279 yards (39.9 avg.) for Chicago vs. Oak. (9/29/96).
WR Rod Smith - Posted five catches for 91 yards (18.2 avg.) for Denver vs. Oak. (12/24/05)... Caught a 27-yard touchdown in a five-catch effort for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05)... Totaled 99 receiving yards on two catches, including a career-best 85-yard scoring grab, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/28/04)... Caught six passes for 95 yards (15.8 avg.), including a 28-yard touchdown, for the Broncos vs. Oak. (11/28/98).
WR Brandon Stokley - Caught three passes for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) for Indianapolis vs. Oak. (10/10)... Made three receptions for 31 yards (10.3 avg.) in the AFC Championship Game for Baltimore at Oak. (1/14/01).
WR Javon Walker - Recorded two receiving touchdowns in a four-catch, 124-yard game for the Packers at Oak. (12/22/03)... Totaled 75 receiving yards on four catches, including a 54-yarder, and rushed for 29 yards on a reverse for Denver vs. Oak. (10/15/06)... Hauled in a 39-yard touchdown for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
LB Nate Webster - Totaled two defensive tackles and added a special-teams stop for the Buccaneers in their Super Bowl XXXVII victory vs. Oak. (1/26/03)... Made five tackles (2 solo) in a start for Denver at Oak. (11/12/06).
LB D.J. Williams - Tallied six tackles (4 solo) for the Broncos at Oak. (11/13/05)... Registered eight tackles for the Broncos at Oak. (10/17/04) and vs. Oak. (10/15/06).
BRONCOS/RAIDERS CONNECTIONS
Oakland Defensive Line Coach Keith Millard spent four seasons with the Broncos as a defensive assistant from 2002-05…Raiders G Cooper Carlisle played with Denver from 2000-06…Oakland T Cornell Green suited up for the Broncos from 2004-05…Oakland DT Gerard Warren played for Denver from 2005-06.
FORMER OAKLAND RAIDERS
Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan was the Raiders’ head coach for 20 games from 1988-89... Broncos DT Sam Adams played with the Raiders from 2002-03... Broncos Personnel Assistant Mike Lombardi spent eight seasons (1999-2006) in the Raiders’ player personnel department.
FROM DENVER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin was an offensive line assistant at Colorado State University in 1999… Oakland Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider was an assistant coach for nine seasons at Colorado State University from 1994-2002 after concluding his playing career as a linebacker for the Rams in 1993… Oakland DE Tyler Brayton played at the University of Colorado from 1999- 2003.
FROM OAKLAND AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Broncos TE Nate Jackson attended Pioneer High School in San Jose, Calif., and played at Menlo College in Atherton, Calif… Denver DT Amon Gordon (2000-03) and S John Lynch (1990-93) played at Stanford University… Broncos LB D.J. Williams is from Concord, Calif.
CROSSING PATHS (PRO)
Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan was the 49ers’ offensive coordinator in 1993 while Raiders Running Backs Coach Tom Rathman played fullback for San Francisco... Oakland Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan served as linebackers coach at New England from 2000-03 while Denver TE Daniel Graham (2002-06) was a Patriot… Raiders Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeff Fish spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs (1999-2000) at the same time Broncos P Todd Sauerbrun (2000-01) played there... Denver Linebackers Coach Joe Baker was a defensive quality control/LB coach and RB Paul Smith played for the Rams in 2006 while Oakland Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Randy Hanson was a defensive assistant… Raiders Running Backs Coach Tom Rathman and WR Mike Williams were with Detroit at some point from 2003- 05 when Broncos TE Stephen Alexander (2004), CB Dré Bly (2003- 06) and RB Paul Smith (2003-06) were Lions… Broncos CB Champ Bailey (1999-2003) and QB Patrick Ramsey (2002-05) played with Raiders LB Chris Clemons (2003-05) in Washington… Broncos S Nick Ferguson (2000-03), Raiders T Cornell Green (2000-01), RB LaMont Jordan (2001-04) and T Chad Slaughter (2000) were teammates with the New York Jets… Denver S John Lynch (1993-2003), LB Nate Webster (2000-03) and DE Simeon Rice (2001-06) played alongside T Cornell Green and DT Warren Sapp (1995-2003) in Tampa Bay… Broncos DefensiveCoordinator/Defensive Backs Coach Bob Slowik (2000-04) and WR Javon Walker (2002-05) were Packers with Raiders CB Chris Johnson (2003-04) and DT Terdell Sands (2003)… Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (1999-2004) and Raiders TE Randal Williams (2001-04) were Cowboys together… Denver Assistant Head Coach/Defense Jim Bates, Linebackers Coach Joe Baker, Defensive Assistant Charlie Jackson and WR Javon Walker were at Green Bay at the same time as Oakland LB Robert Thomas in 2005… Broncos CB Dré Bly (2003-06) and RB Paul Smith (2003- 06) played with Raiders QB Josh McCown during the Lions' 2006 eason… Denver WR Brandon Stokley (2003-06) was a teammate of Oakland RB Dominic Rhodes (2001-06)… Broncos P Todd Sauerbrun and Raiders DT Terdell Sands crossed paths in Kansas City in 2001… Denver TE Daniel Graham (2002-06) played with Raiders CB Duane Starks (2005) in New England… Denver CB Dré Bly and Oakland LB Robert Thomas played for St. Louis in 2002.
CROSSING PATHS (COLLEGE)
Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin was an offensive line assistant at Colorado State University in 1999 at the same time Broncos RB Cecil Sapp was playing for the Rams… From 2002-03, Broncos Defensive Assistant Charlie Jackson and Raiders Assistant Defensive Line Coach Don Johnson were coaching together at UCLA… Also at UCLA, Jackson coached with Raiders Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider in 2003… Jackson and Raiders Tight Ends Coach Kelly Skipper also coached together with the Bruins… From 1999-2002, Broncos DT Amon Gordon and Raiders S Colin Branch were teammates at Stanford… From 1998- 2002, Denver TE Daniel Graham and Raiders DE Tyler Brayton were teammates at Colorado… While at North Carolina, Broncos CB Dré Bly and Raiders WR Ronald Curry were teammates in 1998… At the University of Texas, Broncos DE Tim Crowder and Raiders S Michael Huff played together from 2003-05…Huff also played with Broncos RB Selvin Young from 2002-05 while with the Longhorns… Raiders K Sebastian Janikowski and Broncos G Montrae Holland were teammates with Florida State in 1999… Holland and WR Javon Walker were teammates of Raiders S B.J. Ward in 2001 at Florida State… In 2002, Broncos DE Elvis Dumervil and Raiders CB Chris Johnson were teammates at Louisville… At the University of Maryland, Broncos S Curome Cox and RB LaMont Jordan were teammates in 2000… From 1996-99, Broncos Defensive Line Coach Bill Johnson was at Texas A&M with Raiders P Shane Lechler… From 2002-03, Broncos CB Jeff Shoate and Raiders LB Kirk Morrison were teammates at San Diego State University… While at Alcorn State, Broncos LB Louis Green and Raiders T Chad Slaughter were teammates in 1999… In 1999, Denver LB Nate Webster and Oakland CB Duane Starks were teammates at Miami.
TOP YARDAGE DIFFERENTIALS SINCE 1995
The Broncos had a +286 yardage differential in their 15-14 season-opening win at Buffalo on Sept. 9, recording 470 yards of offense while allowing only 184 yards defensively. That differential ranks as the sixth best by the club in a game since 1995.
300-YARD PASSER, 100-YARD RUSHER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER ON OPENING DAY
For only the second time in club history, the Broncos had a 300-yard passer (Jay Cutler) along with a 100-yard rusher (Travis Henry) and a 100-yard receiver (Javon Walker) in their season opener (at Buf. on Sept. 9). The only other time this happened for Denver in a season opener was on Sept. 10, 2001, with Brian Griese, Terrell Davis and Rod Smith accomplishing the feat in the first-ever regular-season game at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Including all games, the last time Denver had a 300-yard passer with a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver in the same game was against San Diego on Oct. 6, 2002, with Brian Griese (316 pass yds.), Clinton Portis (102 rush yds.) and Ed McCaffrey (113 rec. yds.).
CUTLER IMPRESSES IN SEASON OPENER
Quarterback Jay Cutler recorded the first 300-yard passing game of his career with 304 yards in Denver’s 15-14 season-opening victory in Buffalo on Sept. 9. His effort against the Bills saw the second-year passer complete 5-of-6 attempts for 54 yards and convert one third down and two fourth downs to drive the Broncos into position for a game-winning 42-yard field goal as time expired. Cutler’s 304 yards passing marked the eighth 300-yard game by a Bronco in a season opener.
HENRY GOES FOR 100 IN BRONCOS DEBUT
In his first game as a Bronco, running back Travis Henry totaled 139 yards on 23 carries (6.0 avg.) in the season opener at Buffalo on Sept. 9 to become only the third player in club history to reach the 100-yard rushing mark in his first game in a Denver uniform. Gaston Green (1991) and Joe Dudek (1987), who was a replacement player, also accomplished this feat. Henry’s 139 rushing yards also were the most by a Bronco in his first game with the club. In addition, Henry’s 139 rushing yards marked the second most by a Bronco in a season opener in franchise history.
WALKER NOTCHES IMPRESSIVE OPENING OUTPUT
Wide receiver Javon Walker tied for the eighth-highest receiving yardage total by a Bronco in a season opener with 119 yards on nine catches against the Bills on Sept. 9. Walker was a key part of Denver’s game-winning field goal drive, catching four passes for 51 yards on either third or fourth down (3rd down: 3-43 / 4th down: 1- 8).
xjsynx
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Don't fret. I don't get any either....
xjsynx
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Friday analysis - McLaren-Ferrari returns to the track
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Ferrari were fastest in practice on Friday morning, McLaren in the afternoon, but in truth there is very little to choose between the two bitterly divided teams thus far during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
The silver cars set the fastest times overall, 1m 46.654s for Fernando Alonso, 1m 46.765s for Lewis Hamilton. The former said he was very happy with the way all of his set-up work had gone; the latter said he kept getting traffic on his quick laps, and when he finally got a good one in right at the end, a slight dose of oversteer in Turn Eight prevented him beating Alonso’s time.
Felipe Massa was third on 1m 46.953s, Kimi Raikkonen fourth on 1m 47.166s which fractionally improved his fastest time from the morning. In that session the Brazilian lost control of his Ferrari at Rivage and slid lightly into head-on contact with the outer tyre wall; he blamed pushing too hard on cold tyres.
In the afternoon Massa said he was quite content with the work he’d been able to do, but Raikkonen felt his F2007 lacked the poise it had shown in the morning.
The afternoon proved to be good for Toyota, with Jarno Trulli fifth on 1m 47.491s and Ralf Schumacher sixth on 1m 47.946s. Neither had any particular problems and they were able to pick up where they left off during the test here in July.
Renault had mixed fortunes. Giancarlo Fisichella was seventh on 1m 48.088s and Heikki Kovalainen 10th on 1m 48.567s. Fisichella said he thought Renault’s situation was “getting better and better,” but Kovalainen met traffic on his best lap and didn’t think his time was fully representative.
Mark Webber got in a decent lap of 1m 48.271s for Red Bull in the afternoon, after struggling with set-up on his RB3 in the morning. He thought the car better in the second session, but simply not fast enough. David Coulthard got down to 1m 48.883s for 13th fastest time in the afternoon, before a hydraulic failure left him without power steering or gearshift actuation and obliged him to park at Eau Rouge.
The BMW Saubers were fourth (Nick Heidfeld) and sixth (Robert Kubica) in the morning, but dropped to ninth and 11th respectively in the afternoon, when the Pole lapped in 1m 48.279s and the German 1m 48.606s. Neither was satisfied with the feel and balance of their F1.07s, and were frustrated that they had lost the poise they exhibited when they were very quick in the July test here.
Williams had Nico Rosberg and Alex Wurz fourth and seventh in the morning, but only 12th and 16th in the afternoon. The FW29 had been tricky here in the test, and after the recent upbeat runs in Istanbul and Monza they were disappointed to find that the cars were still a handful here.
Honda had a fillip when Jenson Button made the top 10 this morning, but the Englishman dropped to 14th in the afternoon despite improving to 1m 48.919s. Rubens Barrichello was 15th on 1m 49.364s. They ran through the usual gamut of things before concluding that the RA107 simply wasn’t quick enough.
Sakon Yamamoto was Spyker’s star this afternoon, with a lap of 1m 49.697s which left him 17th, ahead of the Toro Rossos and the Super Aguris. He found the B-spec F8-VII a big step forward from the A-spec car, and was happier than team mate Adrian Sutil who was only 20th on 1m 50.399s as he complained of problems obtaining a good handling balance and spent his time yawing between understeer and oversteer.
Sebastian Vettel set the pace for Toro Rosso after Tonio Liuzzi slid off the road at Rivage in the morning, and again, with 1m 49.720s when the Italian’s engine dropped a valve after nine laps and left him on 1m 50.865s. They were 18th and 22nd respectively.
Neither of the Super Aguri drivers was happy, each struggling to balance their SA07. Takuma Sato was 19th on 1m 50.188s, Anthony Davidson 21st on 1m 50.642s.
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Ferrari were fastest in practice on Friday morning, McLaren in the afternoon, but in truth there is very little to choose between the two bitterly divided teams thus far during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
The silver cars set the fastest times overall, 1m 46.654s for Fernando Alonso, 1m 46.765s for Lewis Hamilton. The former said he was very happy with the way all of his set-up work had gone; the latter said he kept getting traffic on his quick laps, and when he finally got a good one in right at the end, a slight dose of oversteer in Turn Eight prevented him beating Alonso’s time.
Felipe Massa was third on 1m 46.953s, Kimi Raikkonen fourth on 1m 47.166s which fractionally improved his fastest time from the morning. In that session the Brazilian lost control of his Ferrari at Rivage and slid lightly into head-on contact with the outer tyre wall; he blamed pushing too hard on cold tyres.
In the afternoon Massa said he was quite content with the work he’d been able to do, but Raikkonen felt his F2007 lacked the poise it had shown in the morning.
The afternoon proved to be good for Toyota, with Jarno Trulli fifth on 1m 47.491s and Ralf Schumacher sixth on 1m 47.946s. Neither had any particular problems and they were able to pick up where they left off during the test here in July.
Renault had mixed fortunes. Giancarlo Fisichella was seventh on 1m 48.088s and Heikki Kovalainen 10th on 1m 48.567s. Fisichella said he thought Renault’s situation was “getting better and better,” but Kovalainen met traffic on his best lap and didn’t think his time was fully representative.
Mark Webber got in a decent lap of 1m 48.271s for Red Bull in the afternoon, after struggling with set-up on his RB3 in the morning. He thought the car better in the second session, but simply not fast enough. David Coulthard got down to 1m 48.883s for 13th fastest time in the afternoon, before a hydraulic failure left him without power steering or gearshift actuation and obliged him to park at Eau Rouge.
The BMW Saubers were fourth (Nick Heidfeld) and sixth (Robert Kubica) in the morning, but dropped to ninth and 11th respectively in the afternoon, when the Pole lapped in 1m 48.279s and the German 1m 48.606s. Neither was satisfied with the feel and balance of their F1.07s, and were frustrated that they had lost the poise they exhibited when they were very quick in the July test here.
Williams had Nico Rosberg and Alex Wurz fourth and seventh in the morning, but only 12th and 16th in the afternoon. The FW29 had been tricky here in the test, and after the recent upbeat runs in Istanbul and Monza they were disappointed to find that the cars were still a handful here.
Honda had a fillip when Jenson Button made the top 10 this morning, but the Englishman dropped to 14th in the afternoon despite improving to 1m 48.919s. Rubens Barrichello was 15th on 1m 49.364s. They ran through the usual gamut of things before concluding that the RA107 simply wasn’t quick enough.
Sakon Yamamoto was Spyker’s star this afternoon, with a lap of 1m 49.697s which left him 17th, ahead of the Toro Rossos and the Super Aguris. He found the B-spec F8-VII a big step forward from the A-spec car, and was happier than team mate Adrian Sutil who was only 20th on 1m 50.399s as he complained of problems obtaining a good handling balance and spent his time yawing between understeer and oversteer.
Sebastian Vettel set the pace for Toro Rosso after Tonio Liuzzi slid off the road at Rivage in the morning, and again, with 1m 49.720s when the Italian’s engine dropped a valve after nine laps and left him on 1m 50.865s. They were 18th and 22nd respectively.
Neither of the Super Aguri drivers was happy, each struggling to balance their SA07. Takuma Sato was 19th on 1m 50.188s, Anthony Davidson 21st on 1m 50.642s.
bitterplacebo
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The good part about that is you get a bed to yourself and can sleep better without being disrupted by any tossing/turning.
I would still trade my good night's rest for the action, though.
thewilman
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I admire your honesty! LOL
xjsynx
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I have to share my bed. I get no action and I get sh1tty sleep. Why else would I be so miffed?
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xjsynx
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Tell Jayhawk that...
bitterplacebo
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wouldn't it be great if you found someone to let you do your thing, and then go sleep somewhere else?
xjsynx
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They are called hookers.
xjsynx
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It would be cheaper too!
bitterplacebo
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interesting point
EasyEJL
Never enough
Remember kids, you aren't paying the hooker to be there, you are paying her to leave afterwards.....
xjsynx
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w3rd!
bitterplacebo
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maybe you could use the same strategy on your woman
after you are done, you give them money, but you tell them it's so they can go out and buy some shoes or something,
but really you are turning them into a hooker as you get at least a few hours to peacefully nap in solitude.
after you are done, you give them money, but you tell them it's so they can go out and buy some shoes or something,
but really you are turning them into a hooker as you get at least a few hours to peacefully nap in solitude.
thewilman
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:toofunny:
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