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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Much prayers and good wishes to you sir for your recovery, you got this brother.RunOverByHubbard wrote: Wed Mar 25, 2026 10:03 am 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.
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Bill, aka Hubbard, I wish you a full recovery and return to the things and people you love. Though my visitation and posting on this site has waned over the years, your posts are a bright spot as they bring facts and well reasoned analysis alongside grace, humility, humor, and an obvious passion and love for the Raiders. I look forward to your return from the DL (though now they call it the IL (Injured List)).
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All of us Raider fans need brain surgery.RunOverByHubbard wrote: Wed Mar 25, 2026 10:03 am Meanwhile, tomorrow, Thursday March 26th, I go in for brain surgery.
Good luck to you, and I look forward to your posts this weekend and beyond.-
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God bless ya Hubbard!!! Who knows, maybe some wires get crossed and you come out a football genius and immediately get picked up as Coach K’s offensive guru. Why the f[raiders_icon]ck not. 
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Hello Bill/ROByHubbard,
As another fellow Sacramento resident, I wish you all the best with your procedures and fast easy recoveries. As we've talked about before we haven't met in person yet but I look forward to the day that we do bro.
Damn man, 74 and still skiing and being active with many sports and hobbies. I am very impressed you still doing all that. All that right there is going to be big for you in getting through all this stuff as you've maintained your body and your health. I just turned 67 and not even close to doing the same. You're going to be good through this Bill.
My prayers and thoughts are with you bro, take care and we will all hear from you soon.
Phil
As another fellow Sacramento resident, I wish you all the best with your procedures and fast easy recoveries. As we've talked about before we haven't met in person yet but I look forward to the day that we do bro.
Damn man, 74 and still skiing and being active with many sports and hobbies. I am very impressed you still doing all that. All that right there is going to be big for you in getting through all this stuff as you've maintained your body and your health. I just turned 67 and not even close to doing the same. You're going to be good through this Bill.
My prayers and thoughts are with you bro, take care and we will all hear from you soon.
Phil
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Good luck today , sir! You're an old Raider fan, so you are tough and you will kick ass today. Thoughts and prayers from Cincinnati/Dayton, Ohio. RAIDER fan since 1972, and sorry, Dodger fan since 1975. JUST WIN BABY!!!