2011

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The Oilers send their thoughts and prayers to our friend and teammate Anthony "Nellie" Goss, who suffered a severly broken jaw in an accidental collision in practice on Tuesday night.
 
Anthony, a 1st year Oiler had won over his teammates with his dedication, contagious smile, sense of humor, and strong performance on the field. In his first game as an Oiler, Nellie had an exceptional game, as a lock-down corner vs Middleboro. 

Anthony had already begun to establish himself as one of the most promising young cornerbacks in the EFL, combining a mixture of speed, smarts, athletic ability, and toughness.  Despite his impressive physical gifts, it is Anthony's personality that has endeared him to his teammates and coaches.  He's truely one of the most likeable members of the Oiler orghanization.

A week earlier, Anthony was the highlight of Rookie Idol (the annual performance where Oiler rookies have to get on stage and sing in front of the veterans and coaches after the last practice before the first game). Anthong left the stage to a standing ovation from the veterans after performing a sampling of songs by the "the other" Nellie.


Anthony preparing to conjure up his inner "Nellie" at Rookie Idol

Anthony is currently at Boston Medical Center (South End). Today (Thursday) he underwent major surgery to re-align his jaw bones and to insert a metal plate. He will be in the hospital for at least another day, as doctors make sure there are no infections, etc.

Please send your thoughts and prayers to Anthony for a speedy recopvery. If you would like to reach oput to Anthiony directly and do not have his contact info, please e-mail us at: randolphoilers@gmail.com.

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Thoughts and prayers to Andre Wiggins

The Oilers send their thoughts and prayers to the family of Oiler runningback Andre Wiggins, whose aunt passed away unexpectedly this week. We're thinking of you 'Dre.....
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Best Wishes to Wolfpack:
April 2011.
The Randolph Oilers send their best wishes to current Oiler Steve "Wolfopack" Marinilli for a speedy recovery. Steve just underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. 


Get well soon Wolfpack!!! 

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True Grit


Buddy at an Oiler game last season shortly after having major back surgery.

May 10, 2011

Sadly, the Oilers lost one of their greatest fans last night.  Legendary Oiler fan Robert "Buddy" Thompson, passed away at 9:30 p.m. from liver, kidney, and lung complications. 

Last season Buddy, a former Marine, set the standard for loyalty, toughness, and devotion by being in the Randolph Oiler stands to watch his nephew play (Oiler co-captain T.D. Thompson)  a mere 8 days after undergoing major back surgery. 

Over the last 5-months as Bud battled serious health issues, doctors marveled at his resiliency, heart, and determination. He was a fighter, and you could never count him out. He astounded doctors as everytime they thought he had lost the battle, he would recover and be released from the hospital. Even though his body finally gave out last night, his big generous and loving heart never did. Buddy always put family first, and was the most loving, caring, and entertaining man you could ever meet.

If the 2011 Randolph Oilers can show the heart and courage of Buddy, and appreciate one another as a family the way Buddy valued family, then this will be a championship season for the Oilers.

We know Buddy will be looking down this season while he roots on his Oilers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this trying time.

Buddy will be missed.

Please click here for pictures and more details of how this special man lived his life.

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