The football component of this thread originated in her childhood, Caydance was reminded, when only two days ago, on a night that Griff was spending in her studio, her Father, Mac O'Brien, arrived unexpectedly in town, just in time for the Raiders versus the Chargers. And, instead of watching Thursday Night Football on her small TV, they joined her Dad at a sports bar within walking distance, where -- in a large screen-dominated otherwise dark, noisy room at a table laden with barbequed ribs, French fries, and a large pitcher of beer -- Caydance listened to her boyfriend and her Father, who had never before met provide color commentary, while on the screen at various times Jim Plunkett passed to Todd Christensen, Jim Plunkett passed to Dokie Williams; Lester Hayes turned a San Diego fumble into a touchdown; linebacker Jerry Robinson took the ball into the end zone; Chris Barr kicked a season best 52 yard field goal, and Marcus Allen carried the ball for 28 yards to break an overtime tie.