August 21st, 2008 12:35pm

Gene Upshaw: remembering a Raiders legend

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The NFL lost one of its giant personalities today when Gene Upshaw succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 63. Upshaw, like former coach John Madden, is one of those rare sports figures to gain renown in two completely different roles. From 1967 through 1981, Upshaw was one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL. And from 1983 until his death, he attracted an even larger spotlight as executive … Read More »

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August 9th, 2008 06:03pm

Terdell Sands, long-distance runner

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Coach Lane Kiffin has talked about the fine shape that defensive tackle Terdell Sands is in, at least compared to last season, and Sands himself has seconded the notion. I admit to being skeptical. Watching the behemoth perform during training camp, I’ve thought he looks winded at times, and he hasn’t really stood out with a lot of dynamic plays. Give Sands his due, though. When Stanford Routt picked off J.T. … Read More »

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