Raiders fans are the “best fan base in the world,” according to Maxx Crosby

December 18, 2023 Sports Gist Las Vegas Raiders, NFL 0

Raiders fans are the “best fan base in the world,” according to Maxx Crosby

Last Thursday night, the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 in one of the most emphatic victories in franchise history. It was without a doubt the season’s high moment, and the spectators inside Allegiant Stadium went absolutely berserk.

With every subsequent score, the Raiders faithful exploded as the points continued to rise and the team got a huge win over a division rival. Of course, Maxx Crosby, one of the captains, was in the middle of everything and his infectious energy not only transferred through the team but also in the stands as well, and he loved what he saw from the fans.

Crosby has made it clear how much he loves this franchise and wants to succeed in the silver and black. The fans absolutely adore him and everything he means to the Raiders and he has embraced them as well. Raiders fans are known for being some of the most wild and rabid fans in all of sports and that fits Crosby’s personality perfectly.

The key is for the team to give these fans something to cheer and go crazy about on a regular basis which has not been the case over the past couple of seasons. But Crosby knows when things get going, there is nothing like what Raiders fans bring as far as pure energy goes.

Crosby has done his part in another stellar season for the Raiders, ranking fifth in the NFL with 13.5 sacks and second in the league with 19 tackles for loss. Additionally, his 80 combined tackles are far and away the most for any player who has at least 10 sacks, proving he is more than just a pass rusher.

Ever since Antonio Pierce took over as interim coach of this team, the energy within the Raiders locker room has been completely different. The team has been much improved, and that has allowed this fan base to express their excitement in a way they haven’t been able to over the past couple of seasons.

But performances like last Thursday serve as a reminder of just how loud and crazy these fans can get, and Crosby made sure that they know he hears them.

Las Vegas Raiders announce 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award recipient for their work in support of social justice

The Las Vegas Raiders announced their 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award recipient. Angela Cook was recognized at the Raiders’ Inspire Change game on Dec. 14, 2023, for going above and beyond in her pursuit of social justice. In addition to the surprise award recognition, Angela also received two tickets to Super Bowl LVIII.

The Changemaker Award recognizes individuals in each NFL team market making a difference in their community across Inspire Change’s four focus areas: education, economic advancement, police-community relations, and criminal justice reform. Angela works with Legal Aid of Southern Nevada’s Children’s Attorney Project as an Attorney who represents abused and neglected children.

After her tenure as President of the Las Vegas chapter of the National Bar Association, she continues to be a regular instructor with the Annual Youth & Justice Workshop, which teaches middle and high school youth how to create positive interactions with law enforcement, as well as know their Constitutional rights directly making an impact under the Inspire Change pillars in police-community relations, criminal justice reform, and education.

Cook serves on the board of Directors of the ACLU of Nevada. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at UNLV’s Criminal Justice Department and at the William S. Boyd School of Law. Angela recently finished her term as President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association (LVNBA), a position she held from 2021 to 2023. Under Cook’s leadership on the executive Board and throughout her Presidency, the LVNBA raised and awarded over $120,000 in scholarships to law students from underrepresented backgrounds through the LVNBA’s Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala.

Under Cook’s leadership, the LVNBA lobbied, advocated, and assisted in drafting and presenting state legislation that supports racial and social justice.

In addition to receiving special recognition at the Inspire Change game, Angela Cook will receive a $10,000 donation from the NFL Foundation through Raiders Foundation paid directly to a mutually agreed upon non-profit organization in the area of social justice as defined by the NFL.

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