R. Rich

Well, I haven't heard much of a response from the usual cast of characters, so I guess I should scrap this year's tailgate. I will be in Harrisburg that Friday, but I'll be back that evening and ready to tailgate Saturday (July 16th) if there's still enough interest. We can just meet @ the Inner Harbor and hang out for the day, then end up w/ a night @ the Improv. Sunday, we'll have breakfast before everyone departs. So, is there anyone who still wants to tailgate that weekend?

Like I said before, I go for the top scorers, regardless of position. It worked well for me last year (1st in reg season; lost in title game in playoffs), so I'll stick w/ it.

Sounds like the buffet would be easier on their staff, but either way, we're good.

I really liked Batman Begins. The cast was very good, as was the writing (much better than the last putrid effort) and direction (same).

They will be tough, that's for sure. They've done a good job of getting defensive depth in their last couple of recruiting classes, and are now working on putting together a solid offense.

They'll be tough to beat this year. Still, if Penn State can get some offensive continuity, they'll be a factor. Their defense will be very tough this year, especially the secondary. I've heard nothing but good things about how Derrick Williams has looked in practices, so I hope he'll give the Lions some offensive firepower.

Which one? The 10/09 game is no good as it's in between trips for me (Psycho Ward 86 and I are going to New Orleans the week before; I'm going up to RICH for the Jets game the week after) and I have plans already for the December 4th weekend. Maybe next year I'll go to a Bills-Miami game. I haven't gone to one since the '96 season.

Cheese is @ Wegmans; ascots you can find @ the mall; the other can be found on the Stadium Wall.

Nothing.

Hey Nick, I'm in my 2nd year in Section 123 (endzone/tunnel side), Row 11, Seats 4-5. Maybe I'll catch you @ a game this year.

74 Days And Counting!!!!

Sounds just like a day on the Stadium Wall.

Well, if my fellow CNJBBBs will be there, how can I not show up? See ya @ the opener AND on December 17th.

That's mucus you feel oozing, not hate.

I think they were all blown away by that one.

Save your money. You wouldn't catch me wasting so much cash like that, and you live further away than I do.

Only a fool would spend good $$ to get season tickets if they don't live in the area. That would get expensive.

Hey, some people just stick to their stragegy, no matter what. In one of my leagues last year, I had the #7 pick in a 10 team league. By my pick, most of the good RBs were gone, so I used the pick on Moss. When my 2nd pick came up (snake draft, so it didn't take long), I took Manning. By the time I chose RBs, I had to settle for older players and people busted on my team by saying, "...you better hope Moss and Manning carry your team, because your RBs suck..." and stuff like that. Well, Moss got hurt, but Manning did carry my team to the top spot in the regular season standings (I finished 2nd; lost in the championship game). Oh yeah, the RBs I had: Emmitt Smith: not a great year, but did give me over 900 yds and 9 rushing TDs. Decent effort. The other one? Some old, broken down guy by the name of Curtis Martin. Moral of the story? Go for top points scorers, no matter what position it is. W/ my top 2 picks, I got 2 of the top 11 scorers from the previous season. As you can see, I 'made do' @ RB.

Your name is Darin Zucker?

Beef on weck and wings are the only things I usually get there, so I'm good to go w/ that. I'll ask the Psycho what she would want in addition to those.

Don't feel bad, Nick. I've been in the booster club for nearly 3 years and have only attended one meeting.

Best kind.

Will any of you from the Chicago area be attending the Bills @ Bears preseason game on August 26th?

No, that's barroom Olympians drool.

I may be going there for the Aug. 26th preseason game vs the Bears.