Chris Burrill's Oakland Raiders fan blog

Anybody who watches NASCAR will agree that change for the number 88 crew is long overdue.  They have proved it time and time again Dale Jr and Tony Eury Jr go together about as well as oil and water.  Mr Hendrick did well to replace him.  Dale Jr is a great driver however the point has been proven time and time again a great driver is only mediocre if his Crew chief is a moron.  Look at past champs Johnson and Stewart, without their crew chiefs they would have finished in the top 12 but not as champs.  Now only time will tell if the change can help Jr make a run at the chase or if it will only lead to another disappointing season.  Only one thing is certain right now the number 88 team can only improve.

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How come when the Ump screws up or bumps a player they are not ejected.  While watching the Cubs play the Pirates the home plate ump was arguing with Carlos Zambrano.  During the argument the umpire got to close to Zambrano and Carlos brushed him off with his elbow.  The umpire then ejected Zambrano for bumping him.  Are you kidding me!!!  Who holds the umpire accountable in this case the player was attempting to move the umpire who was clearly in the wrong.  All individuals on the field should be held to the same code of conduct.  I can only hope that the league will do something to remedy this issue.

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