Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has kicked off the infield dirt at the Coliseum for so long now that it's become almost second nature to him. That's why Janikowski was surprised - and a bit angry - to read a published report quoting Jacksonville kicker Josh Scobee, claiming Janikowski annually roots for the Oakland Athletics to miss the playoffs so the dirt can be replaced with sod. Janikowski normally makes it a habit to duck out of the locker room without speaking to reporters, but was waiting in front of his stall when the media was allowed in. He only spoke for two minutes, but his message was clear: The kicker is fully behind the A's and their run to the postseason. ''I root for the A's, I want them to do well,'' Janikowski said Thursday. ''I've been to several A's games. Whatever (Scobee) said, it just blows my mind. The conversation never happened. ''If they make the postseason, I'm excited for them.'' Source: Associated Press
