Hubbard going on the IL
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RunOverByHubbard
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Hubbard going on the IL
To my fellow Raiders fans:
As you know, I have been a Raiders fan for a long, long time (since the 1969 season) and been through all the crap the last decades. I have been on a Forum since, I think, the late 1990's. Been here for a while now. And, I see how we all drop the differences when we need to as we have this one thing in common -- the Raiders. But, I know we have more in common than just a football team we like, love, and get frustrated about. We rally around each other no matter our politics, backgrounds, religions, or anything else. I come to you knowing how much you all can give. I need a bit now.
I got the double whammy going. On Feb 7th, I tore my Achilles tendon skiing at Mammoth Mountain with my daughter. I am an advance/expert skier and rarely fall. But, I did fall that day and did a somersault when I hit a big 'ol mogul straight on without my binding releasing. I felt my left heel tear. I had surgery on Feb 17th and it went well. The first surgeon advised against surgery "due to my age" -- I am 74. But, I got a second opinion (push your medical providers you all) and she was great and said "we will get you back on skis if that is what you want to do." I am on the 9-12 month path of rehabbing it but in the early stages. It is slow work (as I listened to Kevin Durant and Jason Tatum describe online). My goal is: Walk the dogs (two big retrievers) by July; hike by August; golf by October; and ski by January.
Meanwhile, tomorrow, Thursday March 26th, I go in for brain surgery. Long story short, I have a connection between arteries and veins on the side of my brain that should not be there. If you want to look it up, the shorthand is called AVF. I won't describe the surgery but it is delicate and takes 2-3 hours. It is a rare condition -- one in one million people get this -- WTF is up with that?!?. I am very lucky in that my Kaiser neurosurgeon is very talented and experienced at this kind of surgery, even though she does not do it frequently. Kaiser send patients to her from around the northern California. It probably has been there for years and finally manifested itself the last few months. I get out of surgery tomorrow afternoon sometime and stay in the ICU overnight. If things go well, I get home Friday afternoon. I won't be posting for a few days as even I have the ability to restrain myself if need be. So, silence from me for a few days after the surgery is to be expected.
I have been incredibly lucky health-wise for a long, long time so 2026 is the time when I suddenly get to feel my age and then some. I know I can count on you to send me vibes, prayers, thoughts, well wishes, and the like. Thanks in advance for that and I'll let you know how it went when I can.
RunOverByHubbard
(Bill in Sacramento CA)
As you know, I have been a Raiders fan for a long, long time (since the 1969 season) and been through all the crap the last decades. I have been on a Forum since, I think, the late 1990's. Been here for a while now. And, I see how we all drop the differences when we need to as we have this one thing in common -- the Raiders. But, I know we have more in common than just a football team we like, love, and get frustrated about. We rally around each other no matter our politics, backgrounds, religions, or anything else. I come to you knowing how much you all can give. I need a bit now.
I got the double whammy going. On Feb 7th, I tore my Achilles tendon skiing at Mammoth Mountain with my daughter. I am an advance/expert skier and rarely fall. But, I did fall that day and did a somersault when I hit a big 'ol mogul straight on without my binding releasing. I felt my left heel tear. I had surgery on Feb 17th and it went well. The first surgeon advised against surgery "due to my age" -- I am 74. But, I got a second opinion (push your medical providers you all) and she was great and said "we will get you back on skis if that is what you want to do." I am on the 9-12 month path of rehabbing it but in the early stages. It is slow work (as I listened to Kevin Durant and Jason Tatum describe online). My goal is: Walk the dogs (two big retrievers) by July; hike by August; golf by October; and ski by January.
Meanwhile, tomorrow, Thursday March 26th, I go in for brain surgery. Long story short, I have a connection between arteries and veins on the side of my brain that should not be there. If you want to look it up, the shorthand is called AVF. I won't describe the surgery but it is delicate and takes 2-3 hours. It is a rare condition -- one in one million people get this -- WTF is up with that?!?. I am very lucky in that my Kaiser neurosurgeon is very talented and experienced at this kind of surgery, even though she does not do it frequently. Kaiser send patients to her from around the northern California. It probably has been there for years and finally manifested itself the last few months. I get out of surgery tomorrow afternoon sometime and stay in the ICU overnight. If things go well, I get home Friday afternoon. I won't be posting for a few days as even I have the ability to restrain myself if need be. So, silence from me for a few days after the surgery is to be expected.
I have been incredibly lucky health-wise for a long, long time so 2026 is the time when I suddenly get to feel my age and then some. I know I can count on you to send me vibes, prayers, thoughts, well wishes, and the like. Thanks in advance for that and I'll let you know how it went when I can.
RunOverByHubbard
(Bill in Sacramento CA)
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Prayers from the Bay Area Bill. Looking forward to you recovering back here with us at the electronic Raider campfire. You’ve got this.
John
PS: you might wake up with a side affect that makes you think you were an SF Giants fan but you never were. You have always been a Dodger fan. ;)
John
PS: you might wake up with a side affect that makes you think you were an SF Giants fan but you never were. You have always been a Dodger fan. ;)
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Keep us posted ….. God bless and a speedy recovery to you
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We've all been arguing across two sites. In some cases for over twenty years.
This goes far beyond that. We ALL wish you the best and will see to on the other side of this surgery. To do what you ask? To argue some more! :)
Best wishes and speed recovery.
This goes far beyond that. We ALL wish you the best and will see to on the other side of this surgery. To do what you ask? To argue some more! :)
Best wishes and speed recovery.
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Don't worry Bill I got your back on this blasphemy! No way in hell will you ever be a fan of or brainwashed into believing you were ever a fan of that putrid dodger team!Xramfan wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 7:57 am Prayers from the Bay Area Bill. Looking forward to you recovering back here with us at the electronic Raider campfire. You’ve got this.
John
PS: you might wake up with a side affect that makes you think you were an SF Giants fan but you never were. You have always been a Dodger fan. ;)
Get well soon bro!
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Hey guys. Home, pretty much exhausted. Brain blood circulation fixed - 4 hour surgery. I will write more tomorrow. But -- thanks so much for the outpouring of support. Really. You all rock, and I loved seeing people come out of the woodwork (many not the usual posters) to add to the thoughts and prayers.
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Hey Bill,
Great to hear from you and that your surgery went well. Take care, get rested and healthy
Great to hear from you and that your surgery went well. Take care, get rested and healthy
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Stay Blessed brother you will live long & prosper!!!!RunOverByHubbard wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 10:14 pm Hey guys. Home, pretty much exhausted. Brain blood circulation fixed - 4 hour surgery. I will write more tomorrow. But -- thanks so much for the outpouring of support. Really. You all rock, and I loved seeing people come out of the woodwork (many not the usual posters) to add to the thoughts and prayers.
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As Madden would say, “BOOM”!!! You kicked ass and took names. Good to hear man. You’ll be back on the field in no time.