In the storied lore of the Oakland Raiders, former head coach Tony Sparano is probably best known for burying a football on the practice field – literally – after taking over for the fired Dennis Allen after the team’s 0-4 start to the 2014 season.
Sparano, the former offensive line coach turned interim head coach, buried the ball to symbolize moving on from the past and making a fresh start for the beleaguered squad that went 8-28 in Allen’s disastrous two season and four game tenure.
Oakland still only went 3-9 to finish out that year with rookie quarterback Derek Carr under center, but – that 52-0 drubbing by the then-St.