Raiders 2010-11 Season

Still hoping the National Football League and the Players Association will come to an agreement so they can play football this year.  I have been photographing the Raiders almost as long as I have been covering the 49ers.  The drive is shorter and it is easier to get in and out of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum than Candlestick Park.  The Silver and Black had a little better season than the Niners.  But 8 and 8 wasn’t good enough to save Tom Cable’s job.  Check out my gallery on Photoshelter, if you would like to see more images.  Raider fans have lots of enthusiasm.

November 07, 2010

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles #25 stiff arms Oakland Raiders safety Mike Mitchell #34.  Raiders beat the Chiefs 23-20 in overtime.

September 19, 2010

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle John Henderson #79 and linebacker Rolando McClain #55 tackle St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson #39.  Raiders defeat Rams 16 to 14.

October 10, 2010

Oakland Raiders punter Shane Lechler #9 on the sidelines.   Raiders lose to Dolphins 17-33

November 07, 2010

Oakland Raiders defensive end Matt Shaughnessy #77 sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel #7.  Raiders beat the Chiefs 23-20 in overtime.

October 17, 2010

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell #8 attempts to pass the ball while San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks #55 and linebacker Parys Haralson #98 tackle him.  49ers beat Raiders 17-9.

October 31, 2010

Raider fans love to dress up.  Every game is like Halloween.  Raiders win over Seahawks 33 to 3.

September 19, 2010

Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski #5 scrambles to avoid defenders. Raiders defeat Rams 16 to 14.

December 19, 2010

With Oakland Raiders defensive end Matt Shaughnessy #77 bearing down on Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow #15 makes pass during game.  Raiders beat Broncos 39-23.

December 26, 2010

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Fili Moala #95 finally pulls down Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden #20.  Raiders lose to Colts 26 to 31.

September 19, 2010

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden #20 breaks tackle from St. Louis Rams linebacker Larry Grant.  Raiders defeat Rams 16 to 14.

 

October 10, 2010

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Davone Bess #15.  Raiders lose to Dolphins 33-17.

 

 

49ers 2010-11 Season

In 1982 I became the Chief Photographer at The Modesto Bee and took on the extra job of covering the 49er games.  The sports department told me the Niners weren’t very good but obliged me by helping me get credentials.  Who knew that Bill Walsh and Joe Montana would take the team to the Superbowl that very year. It was a heck of a ride and I am still photographing games.  Two years ago in late May I had both of my knees replaced.  I didn’t miss any games, but it wasn’t easy getting back to kneeling at Candlestick Park.  This past year, at 6-10 the 49ers were even shakier than my knees.  If you would like to see the rest of my 49er images click here.

August 28, 2010 San Francisco 49ers quarterback David Carr (#5) gets caught by Oakland Raiders defensive tackle William Joseph (#94).

December 12, 2010 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan (#84) stiff-arms Seattle Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux (#27).

August 22, 2010 San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (#52) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (#4).

September 20, 2010 San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon (#24) celebrates making a touchdown.

December 12, 2010 San Francisco 49ers linebacker Travis LaBoy (#54) strips the ball from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (#8).

September 02, 2010 San Francisco 49ers linebacker Matt Wilhelm (#57) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Billy Volek (#7).

September 20, 2010 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan (#84) attempts to break away from New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (#22).

August 22, 2010 49er and Viking fans team up to cheer.

November 21, 2010 San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements (#22) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (#5).