rockpile

Not everyone saw the game. Some of us were interrupted by our lives while trying to watch the game, so a thoughtful recap is worth reading. I am not paying for other news media to read what I can read here for free in one forum, often written better. I skip the threads I do not find interesting without criticizing the author, unless they really hit my funny bone. Nice read, "Shaw". I enjoy your threads.

When I was at the Rockpile in the AFL days downtown, a guy near us was drinking from an orange juice container while cheering for the Jets. After a while he got quiet, then puked on a lady in front of him. Then he tried to wipe the puke off her. I was a kid and don't remember what happened after that! At another game, also at the Rockpile, a guy walking behind me fell and literally landed on my lap. When he stood up he tried to apologize but I just told him to go away (I was afraid he was going to hurl). He got to the railing above one of the concrete ramp entrances and people were hollering at him and laughing. One guy yelled "Jump!" I drank my share when I was younger, but realized I was missing half the game in the beer line or the crapper, so I limited drinking to moderation before and after the game. Others can do as they like but leave me alone!

That would be me! GO BILLS! 🍺

Thanks for putting so many of the things that were making me sick into a post. I did not have the energy. I love the Bills but I am tired of all the excuses. I think they will be lucky to be in the playoffs.

Some people believe that it is their right to stand 100% of the game. I have MS and standing for the whole game is VERY difficult. Standing when there is a reason is fine!

The coldest game I was ever at was also windy, so the chill factor was negative 28 degrees. Now I have been to a lot of cold games with no complaints, but that was the tipping point for being too cold for me to be outside at the game.

Thanks for the birds eye review of the game. Your description of the game and the fans from a personal perspective, not just X's and O's, almost had me smelling the roasted peanuts.

Sleep timer is off.

So far it looks like the bye week was a vacation. 🤢

Because of high expectations, I feared a let down.

They just showed the graveyard on NFL Today!

I found this FB rant I posted on October 21, 2012. When put in perspective, things are not so bad today. "Speaking as a Buffalo Bills fan for almost 50 years, all I can say is they are a pathetic organization. Ironically their best ever general manager, Bill Polian, was put on the stadium's Wall of Fame at half time today. He was instrumental in building the ONLY Bills Super Bowl team, so of course, they fired him. I love the Bills, but the current mismanagement, clueless coaching, and player under-utilization over the past 10+ years makes me ill. With three minutes left in the game today, I was sadly sure they would find a way to lose. I usually LIKE being right. End of rant, on with my life now." The Bills allowed a late TD by the Titans in Q4 and lost 35-34.

Basically, Lombardi said to his team (paraphrased) if you can't get a yard you do not deserve to win. I agree with decision to go for the win.

Sadly, your crystal ball was working very well back in April. I miss Torre and Girardi too.

I have a couple friends that I stay in touch with since the sixties. In keeping with this thread, one friend was in town from Seattle this weekend and we had dinner last night. I had not seen him in about 10 years, when I traveled out to Seattle. We stay in touch occasionally on line, but he is like a brother. Along with our spouses, were a couple of other long time acquaintances. There are perhaps ten people I remain close to since the sixties and early seventies, but sadly mostly on line, or only a couple times a year in person.

Rest in Peace, Dear Cindy. 🙏

Announcers are raving about a great defensive play on an underthrown pass.

So it was not just me. Matt Millen is especially annoying.

The way they lined up for each offensive play was ridiculous. Five receivers meant it was a pass. Bringing in a running back or two meant it was a run. Also, the apparent use of Josh as an RB was foolish. It seemed like a few plays were designed for Josh to run, not an on field decision by Josh to scramble or take advantage of a lane that opened up. They cannot afford to use him routinely as an RB! The exception would be 4th and short where he should run, not be assigned to attempt trick plays.

Just win a SB, I do not care how!🍺

Lots of good input, after a great conversation starter by Virgil. The lack of a running game can be largely blamed on too frequent use of the empty backfield formation. When they brought in an RB or two, the Steelers defense and everyone watching was expecting a run! It was so painful to see the PI call on Wallace. If he just turned his head to look back for the ball, it would have been a terrific defensive play. I know it is "only one game" as I have heard so many say. But as mannc said, it is a continuation of what did NOT work last season and in the playoffs. Buffalo is a contender. I am not a fair weather fan, but I am also not blind! Id do not want to just make the playoffs, I want the Bills to bring the Lombardi trophy home. GO BILLS! 😎

Happy Birthday, Scott. Are your seats near mine again? See you at Hammer's tomorrow.😎👍

I understand, but it is my humble opinion that what happened in SD will not happen in Buffalo. I can only hope I am right! 😎

I would like to see the results of this same poll if the Pegula's announced that without taxpayer support they had an agreement with another city and were packing up the trucks.

I miss the good old days of shooting the breeze at our campsites at Hammer's Lot until my wife hollered at us to shut up! I think you, me, and Ken closed the Big Tree that night.