With watching the latest Raider saga unfold these last couple of weeks regarding the replacement of Coach Lane Kiffin with Tom Cable, I started thinking about Al Davis, who at times just can’t stick with his main man. He and Lane had such a nasty, public break-up, possibly a victim of their May-December relationship. Not that I want to get all touchy-feely about him, but do you think Davis just might need to read a self-help book every once in a while? Maybe he needs to examine his feelings and try to understand why he cannot make a commitment. Are his partners too young for his mature ways? He seeks to control his relationships. Had he previously gone for someone a little closer to his generation, could we be looking at Super Bowl contenders this Sunday?

In the end, it probably did not matter. In order for Davis to find the right head coach, he must learn that in order to make a commitment to others, you must first start with making a commitment to yourself. So I, Mother Hen, humbly present to you this week a slightly cannibalistic dish, Chicken Soup for Al Davis’ soul.
Of course, Nola Chick is always there to help us wash it all down. That’s right…even soup calls for a liquor chaser. So, prepare to whet your whistle with a favorite among AFC West fans…Raider Hater-Aid.

Chicken Soup for Al Davis’ Soul
Ingredients:
1 frying chicken, giblets removed
4 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, cut in half
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, quartered
4 chicken bouillon cubes
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Egg Noodles

Clean and dry the chicken. Rub salt, pepper, and paprika. Place in a large pot half-filled with water, the halved celery stalks, and the onion. Add chicken bouillion, if desired. Simmer for 1 ½ hours, or until the chicken starts to fall off the bones. Take off stove and remove the chicken and the vegetables. Debone the chicken and return to the pot with the carrots and the remaining celery. Cook on medium for an additional 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. During the last ten minutes, add the egg noodles. Top off with grated parmesan and this little meal with warm the cockles of your soul.

Raider Hater-Aid
2 packs of Red Flavor Aid (Because who can afford the name brand in these tough economic times.)
8 oz Tropicana Simply Lemonade
1 oz Strawberry Schnapps
1 oz Vodka
Ice

Mix it, drink it, and prepare for McFadden to McFall on his face!