Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco were introduced as the new coach and general manager of the Raiders, respectively, on Wednesday. Now, they have to win.
Ed Graney
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Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
Raiders owner Mark Davis went with been there, done that over never was for his new general manager. That represents a huge change for the organization.
Now that he is the Raiders’ head coach, Antonio Pierce faces some important decisions with his coaching staff and roster, starting with the team’s putrid offense.
Raiders players have stood united behind interim coach Antonio Pierce and their desire for him to get the full-time job. The rest is up to owner Mark Davis.
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone led the way as his injury-plagued squad thumped the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Monday.
He ran into a box-out and fell down. That was the foul called. That one. Utah State’s basketball team led once all game, and it was the only time that mattered.
Some high-profile coaches became available in the last 48 hours, but Raiders owner Mark Davis should focus his search on just two names.
Review-Journal columnist Ed Graney gives out grades to each of the Raiders’ key units, including interim coach Antonio Pierce.
Interim coach Antonio Pierce and rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell have uncertain futures with the Raiders following Sunday’s season-ending win over the Broncos.
How the Raiders performed in a victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in their final game of the season.
Maxx Crosby is having his finest season as a Raider. That should earn him consideration for the NFL’s highest honor for a defensive player.
UNLV’s men’s basketball team has played much better of late heading into its Mountain West opener at San Diego State on Saturday.
How the Raiders performed in a loss to the Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Special teams and coaching failed the team.
Dwayne Joseph is the fifth-year director of pro personnel for the Raiders who hopes to become a general manager in the NFL. He discussed his job with the RJ.
UNLV women’s basketball team has won two straight Mountain West titles but is hungry for a third as conference play begins Saturday.
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