Raider Nation has lost one of their great ones. 

Former Quarterback, Daryle Lamonica, passed away at the age of 80 of what is to believed to be natural causes. 

Nicknamed the "Mad Bomber," Daryle Lamonica signed with the Buffalo Bills of the AFL, where he saw limited playing time at Quarterback playing behind Jack Kemp.  He did get to play, however, and was a part of the Bills' 1964 and 1965 AFL Championship.  Lamonica was traded to the Oakland Raiders, and he was finally the starting QB and had the chance to show what he could do, which, as it turned out, would be a lot!

Lamonica would run the Raiders offense, and in his first year there, he would lead the AFL in Touchdown Passes (30), won the AP and UFI MVP and took Oakland to win their first AFL Championship.  1969 was another phenomenal season for Lamonica, as he would win the UPI MVP again while again leading the AFL in Touchdown Passes (34).  He also would throw for a league leading 3,302 Yards.  Lamonica remained with the Raiders until 1974 and finished his career with a year in the World Football League.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends, family and fans of Daryle Lamonica.

Whether you have recently taken up skateboarding as a hobby and are looking to take your pastime to the next level and maybe even start entering competitions, or else have been skateboarding for many years and are looking to learn more interesting facts about the sport, you have come to the right place.

Skateboarding is an extremely challenging yet ultimately rewarding extreme sport with a rich and diverse history. Here, for your reading pleasure and, of course, information, is a comprehensive guide to skateboarding and fascinating facts you never knew you didn’t know. 

Skateboarding For Kids

Aside from the obvious fundamentals when teaching your child or children the basics of skateboarding, one thing you must not forget to impart is how to fall off the skateboard safely. 

There is a simple way, both for you and your child, to get the proverbial hang of falling off a skateboard in the safest way possible with a simple set of rules:

1. Push down once towards the ground (ideally grass or another soft surface)
2. Once you hit the ‘deck’, the skateboard will either stop completely or slow down
3. Allow yourself to fall forwards 
4. Tuck your forward-facing shoulder down into your body (like you are preparing for a somersault)

The best way to ensure this technique is ingrained in the minds of your child and to allow them to feel comfortable in getting into this position is to encourage them to practice it again and again for as long as they need.

Protective & Safety Wear

It is absolutely essential to invest in the correct safety wear, whether you have been skateboarding for many years now or else are only just beginning your skateboarding journey. 

The most important item of protective wear is a helmet. Ideally a Triple 8 Certified Sweatsaver, and as a strict rule, you should never even fully stand on a skateboard, let alone move on one, without wearing a good quality and durable hard helmet. Other important items of safety wear when skateboarding include knee and elbow pads, 

Tips For Starting Out As A Skateboarder

As with any other sporting activity, be it in a professional and competitive sense or else as a personal and enjoyable hobby and skateboarding is no different. Arguably, as skateboarding is actually classed as an extreme sport, there are even more guidelines that should be adhered to when starting out as a skateboarder:

• Set realistic goals and be patient
• Research into the Ollie Stationery
• Ask for professional and personal advice on how to improve
• Always practice and learn on grass rather than on a hard floor
• Never compare yourself to other skateboarders
• Be sure to consolidate your progress

The Three Main Skateboarding Stances

Naturally, once you become comfortable on a skateboard, you will develop your own stance and posture. However, it is regularly necessary to adopt certain positions to complete tricks and moves and even keep the board running straight and smoothly. 

The ‘Nollie’ is when you are positioned on the skateboard with your leading foot as forward as possible, with your foot balanced on the edge of the nose. The ‘Fakie’ is how you naturally stand and position your body but essentially backward on the board, and the ‘Switch’ is when you stand with your less prominent leg and foot forward. 

One of our favorite franchise Halls of Fame, the New England Patriots Hall, has announced their three Finalists for the Class of 2022.

Logan Mankins, Mike Vrabel and Vince Wilfolk are the three Finalists, and you can cast your vote here.

Logan Mankins, 2005-13, Left Guard.  Mankins was the final pick of the opening round of the 2005 Draft, and the Fresno State Bulldog became a starter for the Patriots immediately.  The runner-up for the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Mankins went to six Pro Bowls for New England and was a First Team All-Pro in 2010, and four-time Second Team All-Pro.  Mankins started all 130 of his Games with New England, and had an Approximate Value of 114.  He finished his career with Tampa Bay for two seasons.

Mike Vrabel, 2001-08, Linebacker.  After four years as a backup in Pittsburgh, Vrabel joined the Patriots, where he helped them win their first three Super Bowls.  His best year was 2007, where he went to his only Pro Bowl, was a First Team All-Pro and was fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.  Vrabel had 48 Sacks as a Patriot, and is currently the Tennessee Titans Head Coach.

Vince Wilfork, 2004-14, Nose Tackle, Defensive Tackle & Defensive End.  A First Round Pick from Miami, Wilfork became one of the most popular players in Patriots history and aided them in two Super Bowl wins.  Wilfork went to five Pro Bowls and was a one-time First Team All-Pro.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the three Finalists who have made it this far.

Everybody loves hookups because they are fun and exciting. Seeing the passion in the eyes of someone new, someone you barely know, while they give you a satisfied look is one of the best feelings in the world. And if anyone gets used to that feeling, those must be rock stars. They can get a hookup whenever they want with almost anyone they want. Nowadays, that’s possible for regular people as well. Online dating sites gather people seeking the same type of relationships, so getting extremely casual dates isn’t a big deal. But we won’t make a list of rock stars who love hookups because that would include 99% of them. We’ll look into stars who stayed with their partners after a night of fun.

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian

Travis Barker is one of the best drummers in the last 30 years who played for The Aquabats, Box Car Racer, +44, The Transplants, and Blink-182. He’s no stranger to hookups and relationships with stunning women, but one stands above the rest.

Kourtney Kardashian is one of the Kardashians, so she’s famous for being herself. Travis and Kourtney have been friends for years, but they’ve hooked up in 2021 (or late 2020). That wouldn’t be surprising because celebrities hook up with each other. The surprising part is that Travis and Kourtney stayed together and became a real couple. So all the guys who hope to see Kourtney’s profile on the site for a local hookup can lower their hopes. They won’t meet any Kardashian there, but they can meet many local girls and get casual dates. There are even dating sites only for celebrities. However, regular people can’t join them, so it’s better to stick to proven sites.

Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz

Benjamin Levi Madden is an American musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and the founder of the band Good Charlotte. He plays the lead guitar and sings as a backing vocalist. Benji founded Good Charlotte in 1996 with his identical twin brother. They’ve collaborated with other musicians, but Benji fell for an actress.

Cameron Diaz is cute, bright, and stunning. One of Charlie’s Angels became Benji’s personal angel after a casual hookup. The couple got married in 2015, and they have a daughter together. Cameron said that she loves her husband for teaching her how to value herself more. Guess even Hollywood stars also have self-esteem issues. They never had any trouble in the relationship like some other rock stars. Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran is just one example.

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee

Sadly, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee weren’t that lucky. And no, we aren’t talking about the famous video. We’re talking about domestic violence that led to their divorce after only 3 years of marriage. But let’s start from the beginning.

The couple met for the first time in the Hollywood club Sanctuary on New Year’s Eve in 1994. Pam approached Mötley Crüe’s founder and drummer to give him her number. They hooked up but quickly fell in love, so they stayed together. They have 2 sons together.

Alice Cooper and Sheryl Goddard

Alice Cooper and Sheryl Goddard have been together for over 40 years. Read that again. He’s a rock star who could hook up with most women on Earth, yet he’s married to the same woman for 40 years. Sheryl Goddard is one of the happy ladies who managed to seduce rock stars, but she’s also one of the rare ladies that might spend 50 years married to the same rock icon. The couple met in 1975 when Sheryl began dancing in Alice’s stage performances.

David Bowie and Ola Hudson

Most people don’t know who Ola Hudson is, but this story becomes much better when you know that lady is Slash’s mom. Yes, the legendary guitarist of Guns N’ Roses had to deal with a rock star dealing with his mom. David Bowie dated Ola Hudson for a while when Slash was a little boy. Slash even shared that Bowie used to tuck him in at night as a stepdad would do. Who knows how many celebrity stories like that one will never become public. Too bad.

We see rock 'n' roll stars build relationships and want to follow our idols. These contacts can be a one-night stand, or something more serious. In both cases, online dating is a good option for finding dates if you don't have a strong fan base and don't hang out at fashionable parties.