Well its finally come to fruition. Disgruntled Raider Nation fans have put together an on-line petition of protest asking the Raiders organization to immediately implement a four-point plan, or else!
At the top of the proposed list is removal of Al Davis as General Manager of the Raiders. Of course we all know Al won't bat an eye toward this fan petition. But let this petition and protest grow to its projected 50,000 strong fan base with billboard Ads featuring "Mutiny In The Black Hole," and Al just may have to pay attention or risk losing revenue big time.
Just this week Cleveland Browns fan "Dawg Pound Mike" and one other dog pound pup met with Browns owner Randy Lerner to discuss the future of Browns Football. The Browns fans have planned to show up late to games as a sign of their disapproval and disappointment with the organizations years of ineptitude. I don't see this type of protest causing the owner any loss of revenue, but at least it got his attention and he's talking.
As for Al Davis being forced into retirement, I believe the article about the petition said it best:
"Only way he will surrender control will be when he is lowered into the ground by the undertaker."
As of this posting, 1,124 people have signed the Raiders fan petition. Many more pall bearers will be needed to guarantee change .
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