Raiders are a shambles, and on their way out of California, but home games in Oakland are a reminder of the outlaw roots of the AFC. Loud, rowdy, crowd hanging on every play. Sad that they've been dicked over yet again as fans.
I'm a born addict. Before I ever used drugs I would sniff Vick's Inhalers all day, as a 13 year old. Luckily I always catch myself before any of my adventures with dangerous things have destroyed me.
I was talking to an Englishwoman at The Cider House last night who asked me "Are you really an Aston Villa fan?" (I have a scarf on the wall behind the bar) I told her I was. She asked me why. I said because they are the quintessential English football club steeped in history and tradition. She said "All I think is THUGS." I corrected her and referred her to Small Heath.