Al Davis: Aging Owner Refuses to Drink from Fountain of Youth

Al Davis is facing a crisis that is rapidly reaching an epic level.

The aging owner has watched his beloved Raiders be ridiculed and mocked, and the downward spiral has spanned seven long seasons.

Although much of the blame lies on his shoulders, it seems that his supporting cast has no interest in bringing the franchise back from the brink to its once dominating, in-your-face brand of football.

To say Davis still has a hand in day-to-day operations would be a gross exaggeration. One fan described Davis' fifty-foot walk from his limo to the front door as "heartbreaking." He said that Davis would stop every few feet and lean heavily on his walker to catch his breath while he engaged and talked to fans. His mind is still sharp, but his body has become weak a...

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