Simpler Times

Lager, that is. I got it at Trader Joe's in honor of Dan's visit to Los Gatos, because according to the can it's hand-crafted in Wisconsin.

Mike Bush is running well, and JaMarcus is offering him Gatorade when he comes off the field after a tough run. Glad to see he's staying involved. Meanwhile, we're enjoying Kristi's text messages about the game.

So far: "Fuck the refs," and something to Dan about "SMALL MILE HIGH DICKS."

Live Blog Los Gatos

Moving a little slow with the posts, but hey - Raiders are up in Denver! Love Bush being in the mix today.

GRIND IT

We are running both Bush and the clock here in the fourth quarter. A lot of runs to the right side, but on this last one it was a cut-back behind Gallery who swept his man almost to the sideline. Cable has got to be loving this.

Now we have Bush taking a seat to injury, but come on...Fargas and McFadden are dying to get back in there.

But it's Bush who returns. Let's run the clock and cap it with a TD!

Lick Bush '08

Michael Bush just took it 67 yards.

To the mothergrabbin' hooose.

Cable Hearts Bush

All of a sudden, Michael Bush is getting a lot of run.

Why?

As an aside, I think Brian Schneider, the special teams coach, is outstanding, and should be retained.

Even Rich Gannon is Saying Nice Things about JaMarcus Now

He looked great on that drive, with passes to Schillens and Miller, mixing in nice runs from Michael Bush.

Cap it off with a toss to Schillens on 3rd and Goal and the Raiders will go into the half up 14-7, as Chucky's boys get booed off the field.

Lots of Bush

Michael Bush doesn't want to be a fullback. Well, today he's not, and he's getting all sorts of work with Fargas and McFadden on the sideline. Have injuries hit the other backs? Or might we be putting together a Bush film portfolio to trade him this offseason?

Raiders are going to get the ball back for a 2-minute drill. Let's see it, JaMarcus.

Touchdown Bush!

Everyone makes some plays on this drive: Raiders 7-0.

It Never Comes Easy

I have heartburn and haven't even gotten the plate of nachos into the microwave. After 3 quarters I thought perhaps Raider fans just deserved a nice blowout win. Now the Chefs are driving and within one score.

And there it is! Kirk with the INT!

An observation: Kalimba Edwards looked good rushing the passer today. A lot of hurries, maybe even a half sack there on the last drive. What's Chris Clemons up to these days?

Another good sign: late in the first half I started asking myself, "Who started at LT?" It was only when Gannon praised him that I knew for sure it was Super Mario. Well done.

Now hold onto that ball, Michael...