Jon Gruden's first game as head coach of the Oakland Raiders in 16 years turned into a moment he will never forget.
Gruden described his emotions standing on the sidelines at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum following the Raiders' 16-10 preseason win over the Detroit Lions on Friday:
"It was awesome. I mean, I saw some recognizable faces that had got a little bit older, saw some old friends that mean a lot to me. Like I've said all along, it's a great responsibility. The nostalgia's worn off, so we have to do something with the opportunity, but it sure was great to see the Raider fans, and they stayed with us until the end, and I really appreciate it.