So much time and attention is being spent on selecting the right combination of talent for the Raiders. The expectation, once this selection process is complete, is more victories, an increase in rankings in all categories, and any other sweet outcomes we can garner this year.
The beautiful fruit known as the pomegranate once grew in Fifth Ward in Houston, Texas. No doubt these trees were planted by early immigrants from the Middle East. During my childhood, my friends and I would jump up and grab those gorgeous fruits and crack them open to smell and consume the juicy seeds.
Today is another day of thinking about what could possibly change the course of events for the Oakland Raiders. One friend named Moses reminded me that this is Passover season, and so I started doing research on this Saturday morning.
Here is what I found, and it certainly is an interesting fact:
"Interestingly, the Hebrew word for Egypt is Mitzrayim (or Mizrayim), and means either 'constriction' or 'narrow straits.' This is in reference to the Hebrews being in a state of constriction while toiling as slaves in the land of Goshen, an area of ancient Egypt. As slaves, the Hebrews were building cities such as Pithom and Ra'amses [not to be confused with the Pharaoh (King) Ramses] which were used as supply centers for the Pharaohs of Egypt."
Now, to set up a metaphoric discussion:
These past seven years have been our "Egyptian slavery" years. The Oakland Raiders have been in a place of "constriction" or "narrow straits." The Raiders have been under the bondage of many losses, and few victories.
We want and need an "exodus," a move out and up to more victories and fruitfulness.
Once the 2010 roster is set and the 2010 season begins, we will again anticipate the sweet vict...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
