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Former Raiders Coach Mike White Dies at 89
Mike White, the former head coach of the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders and a longtime college and NFL coach, has died at 89 in Newport Beach, California. His five-decade coaching career included head coaching roles at Cal (1972–77),
The Raiders became the second major professional sports team to play in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders will play at Allegiant Stadium beginning in the 2020 season.
Las Vegas had its most spirited and overall best performance in weeks despite falling 23-21 to Houston for a ninth straight defeat.
Ashton Jeanty’s 188 yards of offense Sunday against the Houston Texans rank second only to Bo Jackson by a Raiders rookie. His huge game wasn’t enough for Las Vegas in a 23-21 loss that extended the team’s skid to nine games and dropped it to 2-13.
Mike White, the former Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders head coach who also led multiple college programs, has passed away at 89 years old.
Former college and NFL coach Mike White has died at age 89. His influential career included a Rose Bowl appearance with Illinois and an NFL Super Bowl title as an assistant coach.
Geno Smith is officially active as expected and will start at quarterback for the Raiders in Sunday’s 1:25 p.m. game against the Texans at NRG Stadium. Smith missed one game because of back and right shoulder injuries suffered against the Broncos on Dec.