RIP Al Davis :(

**EasyRaider** · 10-10-2011, 10:43 AM

R.I.P Mr. Davis and thanks for everything.

**Ain't a Aint** · 10-10-2011, 11:24 AM

Raider Nation,

I live in New Orleans. Been a huge Raiders fan since Billy Cannon (from LSU) played for the Silver and Black many years ago. I am 53 and been a die-hard since the days when TVs had only three channels. I never met Al Davis, but I feel like I was somehow related to him and the rest of The Nation. I have watched hundreds more Raiders games than Saints games over the years, even in the hard times. Often, because the Saints sucked for so long, they were not even televised in New Orleans. But I always had my Raiders and at least one shot of Al in the VIP seats.

They say you never know what you have until it's gone, but with Al Davis I think we all knew exactly what we had.

The reason I registered here today is to express my sadness when I learned of Al's passing. He was the one constant in the ever changing NFL. All of the coaches and players we love or hate come and go, sometimes too soon, sometimes not soon enough. But I never even considered a Sunday afternoon without Al Davis. I am still having trouble with that thought. I hoped that with some small miracles the Raiders and the Saints would play in the Ultimate Superbowl (for me anyway) and Al would be up in the box as always.

For a few days the whole world is a Raiders fan. I wish The Nation all the best in this sad time.

Ain't a Aint

**E.99Raider** · 10-10-2011, 11:48 AM

After a Sunday win on Monday I am usually estatic and joyful @ work.giving fist bump to fellow Raider fans we r happy we won but....I'm still a lil bummed out that Mr.Al Davis is gone....R.I.P.

**oaklandheat** · 10-10-2011, 12:51 PM

Still cant believe it..RIP Mr.Davis.

**jessman** · 10-10-2011, 07:15 PM

My prayers go out to the Davis family and the Raiders' organization. Al truly will be missed.

**RaiderTIK** · 10-10-2011, 08:45 PM

A man of genius... He was football!!

**jetstream** · 10-11-2011, 03:04 AM

sincere condolances to the Raider Nation on this loss. He was a great football mind and did great things for football.

**Devilspawn** · 10-11-2011, 06:08 PM

I still can't believe it. Going back on old and recent videos of Davis. Won't be another like him ever.

**Godinez84** · 10-11-2011, 08:35 PM

Rip al. President/king raider

**Mr Cosio** · 10-12-2011, 07:58 PM

Its so hard for me to believe that he's really gone, thank you so much Al Davis for creating my favorite sports team and for creating a brand of exciting offensive football and aggressive tough defensive football

If there was a Mt. Rushmore of football the faces would have to be: Vince Lombardi, Al Davis, Paul Brown, and Bill Walsh

Rest in Peace coach

**John Oglesby** · 10-14-2011, 12:13 AM

You were a true icon, visionary, and leader of men. Your business acumen is one that all business owners should strive to emulate. I will continue to look upon you as a prime example on how to follow your dreams and succeed.

I thank you, Al Davis. I thank you for creating your empire. Your vision created a true "family" in a corporate world.

**mike-rock67** · 10-16-2011, 02:13 PM

He truly was a great man and an inspiration.

**DixeeNormous** · 10-18-2011, 08:34 PM

R.I.P Al.

It would be so awesome for the raider nation and Al if we could pull of something amazing this year. My hopes are high, let's do this.

**RAIDERNATIONAL** · 10-19-2011, 09:08 AM

I don't know where to start, I guess I thought Al would live forever. As surprised as I was when I heard that he passed, I was more surprised by the great sense of loss I felt. I did not know Al personally, nor had I ever met the man. Even so, I feel that I have lost an important member of my family. Being a life long member of the Raider Nation I have seen great glory as a fan.
When as a child my family was disintegrating, you helped create something for me to believe in, a winner to follow when all around me was failing. I miss you already Al. May you rest comfortably.

**RaiderStowell** · 10-23-2011, 12:53 AM

U are a legend and have inspired me greatly in life. RIP Al and the Greatest team in sports is forever in your debt. As is all of the NFL. THANKS and the fire of excellence will burn forever in the hearts of Raidernation.