Just blow out the candles, baby

SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 7/4/2008 on myespn.go.com [flag]

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Happy birthday, Al Davis. The owner and czar of the Raiders turns 79 today. Davis has slowed down some physically, but I had the chance chat with him briefly last month and he is as energetic and sharp as ever. Say what you want about Davis, but he is still one of the great characters of the game and his passion for his team is still off the charts. [link]

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Blog-O-Say-Can-You See: Superb Star Spanglings
Published 7/4/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... “. • And ESPN’s HASHMARKS wishes Al Davis a crazy happy 79th birthday . • Michael David Smith of AOL FANHOUSE punches up word that boxer Humberto Solo blames his Saturday night loss ...

FOURTH OF JULY ONE-LINERS
Published 7/4/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
... light-blue alternate jersey is now their official home jersey . Barack Obama might accept the Democratic nomination at Mile High Stadium , home of the Broncos. Could a looming rookie wage scale entice more underclassmen to make the leap to the NFL in 2009 ? Pats WR Randy Moss will change the number of his new Craftsman Truck Series entry from 46 to 81 , his jersey number in New England. (And maybe he can also ride shotgun and moon people .) Happy Birthday , Mr. Managing General Partner. Could Brett Favre play for the Bears ? Or ...

Daily Links - The Front Office
Published 7/7/2008 by Josh Temple at BroncoTalk
Woody Paige details the history of Pat Bowlen, and says he is worthy of the top three owners title, bestowed by the ESPN poll. [Denver Post] By the way, did anyone know that Pat owned a restaurant with Tom Selleck? [Honolulu Star Bulletin] That other owner, Al Davis turned 79 this weekend. Wonder how long that is in Mummra years? [Hashmarks] Ted Sundquist is hoping to resurface in the NFL, but knows it would mean another GM losing his job. [Hashmarks] Obama is moving his nomination speech to ...

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