SinceThe70s

Master of the obvious. Saying that the Bills needed a win by the Titans to make the playoffs is flat out wrong.

So you don't think the Bills stand a chance against the Fins tonight?

Apologies if my intent wasn't clear. I felt like you dodged CodeMonkey's questions based on a tenuous distinction between scripted vs. fixed. So I re-posed the questions using fixed instead of scripted in the hope that you might address the substance of CodeMonkeys's questions.

I do not remember the SF 1998 game. But you believe it was fixed. Why? Was Bills/Giants fixed this year when there was no DPI on the last play of the game or was it a missed call? I'm more on the bandwagon that NFL officiating is a difficult proposition and wildly inconsistent. I haven't made the leap to scripting/fixing. As soon as I make that leap I'm out. It happened with boxing for me so I know it's possible. And the gambling angle makes the conversation more relevant imo.

I took the liberty of editing @CodeMonkey's post substituting scripted for fixed. @CodeMonkey made no mention of scripting/fixing a season - not sure why you added that. Any additional comments with the change from scripted to fixed? For the record, I 100% agree with @CodeMonkey - but at the same time I'm always open to alternative viewpoints.

So you are convinced that the NFL is 100% fixed? Are you a Bills fan? If so, why? Do you think it will be fixed in the Bills favor at some point? If so, why? Or better yet, when?

All the best on your recovery. I'm hoping/expecting to get my Mom out of Huntington Hospital tomorrow (in since Wednesday) and it has the potential of disrupting me watching from home.

Waterspout? I'm not well versed but I think there's a difference.

Ask whether it's a 24 hour clock before making the bet.

This is a great line.

LOL - i was just about to ask whether there were any other sad Xmas songs besides this:

I've been enjoying the hell out of the Josh ride. The story is unfinished and I hope and expect the highest of highs will happen before the final chapter.

You must've had a tough mother.

This is so true. I remember telling my kids after the Cubs finally broke their WS drought they were no longer the lovable Cubbies - they became just another team that idgaf about.

There is no way I'd take the Jets over the Pats in what might be Belichick's last game as Pats HC. The hatred for the Jets flows through him.

Agreed. Not sure where you stand, but I'm middle of the road. Nothing I've seen this year has alleviated concerns or inspired confidence over concerns

Happy Birthday! You and my sister share the same birthdate. I always thought it was a kick in the @ss that every year there are massive parties on her birthday and they are never for her. lol. As to our Bills - the last time the Bills played on my birthday was the 12 man debacle. I hope and expect a better outcome on your natal anniversary. Have a great day. Go Bills!

Thanks. It's an interesting discussion - and I respect the opposing viewpoint as well.

While I understand your point of view, I'm completely unswayed. And while I don't expect to sway your opinion, I'll restate mine in a different way. The undefeated FSU team earned the right to be in the FCS championship - even given the very real possibility that they 'might' not play a competitive game.

So it's more about what folks think will happen next rather than what actually happened on the field. Brilliant.

Of all the excuses to exclude FSU this is the weakest imo. It flies in the face of actual competition and what FSU accomplished on the field. If one of the remaining top 4 teams loses their star QB a minute into their next game should we deem them unworthy and force them to forfeit the game?