TypicalBill
05-16-2003, 04:36 AM
Updated
Talk about ending the season on a bitter note. The Raiders seemingly are inventing ways to leave nasty tastes in their mouths over the offseason.
First, a home loss to Baltimore in the AFC championship game two years ago in which quarterback Rich Gannon was sidelined after being sandwiched by Tony Siragusa. Then, the "no fumble" in New England. Now, a 27-point Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay -- and former coach Jon Gruden -- in which Gannon was intercepted five times. But the Raiders keep fighting back, and the ultimate goal of a fourth Lombardi Trophy will eventually end in triumph -- or yet more pain and frustration.
The Full Article (long) (http://espn.go.com/nfl/overview/raiders2003.html)
Talk about ending the season on a bitter note. The Raiders seemingly are inventing ways to leave nasty tastes in their mouths over the offseason.
First, a home loss to Baltimore in the AFC championship game two years ago in which quarterback Rich Gannon was sidelined after being sandwiched by Tony Siragusa. Then, the "no fumble" in New England. Now, a 27-point Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay -- and former coach Jon Gruden -- in which Gannon was intercepted five times. But the Raiders keep fighting back, and the ultimate goal of a fourth Lombardi Trophy will eventually end in triumph -- or yet more pain and frustration.
The Full Article (long) (http://espn.go.com/nfl/overview/raiders2003.html)