04/28/11 - Show #306: 2011 NFL Draft Preview Show
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Segment #1: "New name, same place….the Overstock.com Coliseum"
The Alameda County Coliseum Authority approved a 6-year naming rights deal with Overstock.com, giving the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum its fourth name. Overstock.com is in the process of changing its name to O.co, so the company has the right to change the name of the coliseum to O.co Coliseum at any time. They also have the right to opt out of the deal if the Raiders move at the end of its lease in Oakland after the 2013 season. Raider Greg tells the story.
Segment #2: "A-hole of the week….Yahoo Sports Chris Chase"
Yahoo Sports writer Chris Chase had some unflattering things to say about the Raiders and its fans in regards to the renaming of the Oakland Coliseum. Raider Greg will fill you in on all the details as he dubs Chris our A-hole of the week.
Segment #3: "NFL Lockout…..or not"
On April 25th, Judge Susan Nelson granted the NFL players a preliminary injunction, lifting the lockout. The players however were not granted access to the team facilities in order to train, get physical therapy, etc. pending an appeal by the owners. Breaking news this morning....the appeal was denied by Judge Nelson, and the teams will now have to open their doors and give access to the players. Raider Greg predicted as much in this story.
Segment #4: "2011 NFL Draft Preview"
The 2011 NFL Draft will begin tomorrow and run through Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Raiders have no first round pick due to the Richard Seymour trade. Will Al Davis make a move and reacquire a first round pick? Who will they take in the 2nd round? What are their needs? Should they draft for need or take the best available player? Raider Greg discusses these issues in this story.
Segment #5: The Boneline (our toll-free voicemail line) 1-800-620-7181
Here are this week's callers:
01. Raider Mike from the Evergreen State
02. Raider Sambo from Stillwater, Oklahoma
03. ObiWan Raider from Houston, Texas
04. Raider Sambo from Stillwater, Oklahoma (2nd Call)
05. Loudog from sunny Southern California
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Running time - 57:52