R. Rich

Neither was Hall of Famer Walter Payton.

Can we watch MNF w/ the mute button on?

They're very tough to beat w/ a lead, especially late in the game. Just ask Peyton Manning.

Winning the turnover battle is always a key factor in winning the game. There aren't many games where you play a turnover free game and come up w/ a loss.

Yeah, there's that....but there's also the beating the Bills put on Tennessee to open the 2000 season also. You shouldn't hate.

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Check out this link. You'll find them under the "Bills on the Net" option.

Hey guys, I hear this place has reasonable rates.

Not as far as you think. Psycho Ward 86 and I are going to the Bills @ Saints game.

I agree that it looks better for ND, but you also have to realize that both Michigan and Pittsburgh are good teams (a tad overrated, but good teams nonetheless), but not on the level of USC. I do think the Trojans can be beaten, but it will take a lot for the Irish to do so.

You tell 'em!

Well said. I will touch on your mention of Alex Smith: I thought Smith was one of the best offensive players in this year's draft, and getting both Cadillac and Smith was a nice move to bolster an offense that really needed the youth and talent in those areas. Smith, much like Roscoe Parrish, relies more on speed and quickness off the snap to get a clean release off the line (as he's not a physically imposing TE), and it works well for him. He runs good routes, has very good hands, and has a good feel for the game. Becht is a better blocker than Smith @ this point (Smith was never thought of as a solid blocker), but Smith is by far the better receiving TE of the two. He could pose a problem for our D.

Happy birthday, Art. It was nice to meet you @ Danny's. Hopefully next time I see you, we'll get more of a chance to chat.

There are more Browns and Steelers fans in Erie than Bills fans, unfortunately.

Agreed, jester. I do like the way they play and all, especially this early in the season, but to put them alongside two of the greatest defenses to ever play (BTW, no mention of the Steel Curtain of the 70s, THE greatest defense to ever play?) is a bit premature.

I still haven't heard any news on the whereabouts of my Bills Troll, which was mistakenly put on a prize table @ the TBD Tailgate raffle. I'm hoping one of you picked it up and would be willing to work out an exchange of some kind.

The tivo is already set.

Cool. I hope you make it. I like the avatar, though I don't like that CD as much as the Unplugged.

Like my new profile photo?

We barely sat @ the game. Most of the people in the end zone stood for the majority of the game.

I already let Eric know we'll be going to the San Antonio game. I hope a lot of you decide to go also. It won't be the same experience as New Orleans would've been, but it will still be fun.

That's a nice compliment. I have to say I think our defense definitely deserves consideration as the best in the game. They look fantastic, and it's only September! I hope they can stay healthy, so that we can actually make a run @ a title this year, be it a division title or more.

Nice try, but I know better.

He did make an appearance @ the tailgate, Simon. I guess the aliens didn't mind if he partied w/ us. Now, as for you...

Haha!! That didn't bother me much. I'm no fan of either the Irish or the Wolverines. Hopefully, we'll get to hang out next year @ South Bend, when PSU comes to town.