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NFL’s Antonio Pierce On Hiring Process & More
[Written by Patrick Bean] This year’s post-season has been unlike any other for former New York Giants star middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, who has strong Bermuda connections, as he found himself a much sought after commodity among the National Football League’s [NFL] coaching ranks. Before eventually being hired on by the Las Vegas Raiders as... Read more of this article
Raiders Name Antonio Pierce As Head Coach
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially appointed Antonio Pierce as their Head Coach, confirming his promotion after a successful interim period. A spokesperson said, “Antonio Pierce has been named Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Pierce, a nine-year NFL veteran player and a former Super Bowl Champion, team captain and Pro Bowl selection, posted... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce’s Raiders Beat Broncos In Finale
[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce and his Las Vegas Raiders team finished their NFL season with a 27-14 home win over the Denver Broncos at the Allegiant Stadium yesterday [January 7]. The convincing victory further stakes Pierce’s claim for the permanent head coach’s position after leading them to a 5-4 record since replacing Josh McDaniels... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce Proud Of Raiders’ Progress
Antonio Pierce said he is “proud” of the job he has done since being appointed Las Vegas Raiders interim coach and hopes to secure the role full-time. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, further staked his claim for the permanent position after his side kept alive their chances of reaching the AFC playoffs following a 20-14 win over the Kansas... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce’s Raiders Beat Kansas City
Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders kept alive their hopes of reaching the AFC playoffs after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium yesterday [December 25]. The victory further stakes Pierce’s claim to the permanent job in Las Vegas. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – was promoted from the Raiders... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce’s Raiders Set Points Record
[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise record for points scored after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 yesterday [December 14]. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – watched his side fall nine points short of the NFL’s all-time regular-season record for points in a single game, set by Washington... Read more of this article
Remembering One Of Antonio Pierce’s Visits
[Written by Stephen Wright] With Antonio Pierce making a winning start to his tenure as interim coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend, Bernews looks back to when he visited the island’s schools in 2008. Pierce, whose Raiders team defeated the New York Giants 30-6 at the Allegiant Stadium on Sunday [November 5], has strong links to the island... Read more of this article
Raiders Win In Antonio Pierce’s Coach Debut
[Written by Patrick Bean] Antonio Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, won his first National Football League [NFL] game as interim head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Pierce, who was promoted from linebackers coach to the top position last week, following the firing of former head coach Josh McDaniels, guided his team to a 30-6 shellacking... Read more of this article
NFL Raiders Name Antonio Pierce Interim Coach
Antonio Pierce — whose father is Bermudian — has been named the Interim Head Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders said, “The Las Vegas Raiders have named Antonio Pierce as the Interim Head Coach. Pierce is in his second season as linebackers coach the Las Vegas Raiders, has seven years of coaching experience, and... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce: New ESPN Television Analyst?
Gossip supersite TMZ, the website which broke the news of Michael Jackson’s death, is reporting that former star linebacker Antonio Pierce just wrapped up a private audition to be a studio football analyst with network sports giant ESPN. Mr. Pierce reportedly signed a six year, $26 million dollar contract with the New York Giants in 2005, and... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce Released By New York Giants
Bermudian NFL player Antonio Pierce has been released by the New York Giants, ending the 31-year-old middle linebacker’s five-year stint with the Giants. Mr. Pierce reportedly signed a six year, $26 million dollar contract with the Giants in 2005, and had one year and $4.75 million left. He suffered a neck injury which forced him to miss the... Read more of this article
