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My Dad was what was known as a country family doctor in the old days. He was born in Florida to German immigrant parents but grew up in Springville then went to Canisius and UB med school. He was thoroughly Buffalo blooded but worked day and night and didn’t spend much time with his kids but one day in the fall of 1948 said we’re going to a football game in Buffalo. As a 12 year old country bumpkin I knew next to nothing about football but when we got to the old rockpile with thousands of screaming fans watching the Bills take on Otto Graham and the mighty Cleveland Browns I was hooked! Of course, we lost but by perpetually waiting till next year even my grandkids who are young adults who grew up in Patriot country are avid fans. The disease is contagious!
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3 minutes ago, Green Lightning said:
Well deserved Bills Wall of Fame.
Just a reminder of Kalsu and the sports Illustrated story. Also, Bills Mafia is extraordinarily generous--some might want to contribute to his memory @http://www.buffalocommunityboathouse.org. You could even get learn how to sail in the boat bearing his name!
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In 1963 I was an intern at a Boston hospital, a rabid Bills fan in a sea of Patsies fans. We were playing the Patriots in a critically important game. I desperately wanted to go but the game was a sellout and I didn’t have any money anyway. I decided to write Ralph and ask him if there was any way I could get tickets. To my amazement he wrote back a very nice letter with 2 tickets up near the press box. My wife and I went , saw a close game in a snow covered field, but of course we lost when there was a third down and a yard to go for the Boston Patriots when their running back broke through for a long touchdown, game winning run. Ever since then it’s been— wait till next year!!
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I think Zero a well known KC fan deserves a lot of credit for this post of over a year ago. Our offense did fine with Diggs not a big part of it over the last 7 games. Yes he may have drawn some coverages but he also had a huge game winning drop.we need good, reliable pass catchers like Kincaid and Shakir. A game busting potential superstar like MHJ would be incredible but we’ll be just fine with another solid if not spectacular receiver. Don’t sell the farm to move up!!
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6 hours ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said:
Thanks so much for posting this. I had not known about it and I will forward this great information to the group to which I donated my sailboat which will proudly carry it ‘s new name the Kalsu!
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I pretty much agree with the feelings of the more senior fans who have contributed to this discussion. I have been an ardent if not crazy Bills fan now for 75 years! I first saw them lose to the Browns in the old AAC in 1948 when my Dad took me to my first game. I'm happy to say that I have 5 wonderful Grandkids, all of whom grew up in New England but all hate the Patsies and love the Bills so I must have done something right! I have always felt there was an unusual bond between the Bills and Buffalo accounting for the intense pride so many of us have. One of my sons pointed me to a documentary on Hulu entitled Welcome to Wrexham which is the story of a downtrodden town in Wales and their once proud and very old soccer team. The team is purchased by 2 Hollywood guys (I never heard of indicating my age) and how their goal is to improve the soccer team. The parallels between that story and the relationships between the players, the team, the coaches and staff, and the town are so similar to our situation and so insightful that I urge you all to sign up for a month of Hulu just to watch this story unfold. It is enlightening and very moving and I LOVED it.!
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I wonder if Scot Norwood talked to him??
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I always liked him after I saw him last year when Phish played the Niners He took a quick slant from Tua over the middle for a long run to the house. I hoped to see him do that for us but until last night he hadn’t done much— but he sure came up big last night.
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Great write up as usual. What was very obvious is how energized the D was after Harty’s return. They were just flying to the ball.
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29 minutes ago, wjag said:
I expect a heavy dose of Smyth to the flat, Achane sweeping to the left, and Berrios outside the numbers to the right. They may try and get Claypool on fly routes with single coverage.
Agree. I think we might see the strategy the Bills used against Dallas. Play possession, keep the Bills O on the bench. Toss in an occasional deep throw with one of their speedsters
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My family and I had gone out west to ski and it was a perfect ski day. Everybody but me decided to ski.I stubbornly said, I’m watching the game. At halftime I wavered, said I’ll watch one more drive. As I recall Reich threw a pick six and I slammed the door, went to rent some skis, found the lifts were closing, went back, turned on the Tv…and heard, folks you have just witnessed the greatest comeback in the history of professional football!! When we got back to Buffalo, I bought two of Osgood’s tee shirts, one of which I still wear on game days.
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We’ve had over 20 dogs but our favorite was a German Shepherd named Calhoun. He was named that because my 12 year old son and I attended a pre season game against the Giants. I told him that we would name our new puppy for whoever scored the winning touchdown.it was Don Calhoun a 10th round draft choice in 1974 who was the hero. Calhoun was a huge part of our family for 12 years!
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Great post SoMan I’ve been a fan since I was 12 years old in 1948 and we were playing in the old AAC and lost to the Browns led by Otto Graham. I’ve experienced crushing losses and exciting victories. I’m too old to go to games but I still watch virtually every game and fandom is fun and an important part of my life!
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Totally agree. I said to my sons yesterday before the game that he was no longer the happy warrior.Why?. Fixable?. Who knows…
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On 11/7/2023 at 8:00 PM, Big Blitz said:
His heart is in Michigan and not sure his drive to win it all will be the same here. Not saying it won’t but I’m just uncomfortable with it.
Slowik
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And I know it sounds crazy - might be time to revisit Bienemy.
The Commanders O looks better then the Chiefs (sorta) - that is not to say it’s all bc Bienemy left they have Reid for goodness sakes. I just think it might be something.
Great post but also remember Bob Kalsu -see post earlier today
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1 hour ago, Goin Breakdown said:
This is great. You seem like a truly generous person. Thank you for sharing this.
It’s a very worthwhile, but little known organization Made me feel good thank you for your comment 👍
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On this Veterans Day Bills fans should especially remember Bob Kalsu. Bob was the only U.S. professional athlete to die in Viet Nam. He is memorialized on the Bills Wall of Fame and his life and career documented with a cover story on Sports Illustrated in 2001 .
Bob was an All American tackle at Oklahoma and became a starting guard for the Bills in 1968. He was voted the teams top rookie but enlisted at the end of the season. Tragically, he was killed in Vietnam in 1970
This summer I donated my sailboat to a Buffalo waterfront organization a group which teaches veterans, handicapped and underprivileged children how to sail and be safe on the water. When asked what I wanted to name the boat , as a Bills fan since 1948, I immediately thought naming it for a Bill might mean something to these kids. After some thought I decided if they named the boat the Kalsu that might be something that could bring to light a forgotten Bills hero who had given his life for our country. This group does outstanding work bringing joy and maturity to a group of kids and others who otherwise might never have the fun enjoying the water that has been such a big part of many of our lives. If any of you are interested in supporting the memory of Bob Kalsu they can be reached at http://www.buffalocommunityboathouse.org
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Chiefs problem is their receivers
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Several times a game the announcers say nobody is open as the qb tosses the ball away upfield, near nobody and usually out of bounds— is that not a penalty? I’ve never seen it called as such, so how on earth what Josh did, a penalty?
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There are no perfect quarter backs ( or other humans) but Josh is d..mn good!!!
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1 hour ago, Mr Info said:
Got this from the article you posted:
“Up to this point, there's no truth to the rumor that they're going to officially change their name to the New England "Patrits" because there's no "o" to speak of right now.”
Any chance they try a wildcat with Cunningham?
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In watching the Sabres last night I saw Devon Levi (aka the Beast) was wearing 27. Coincidence, in honor of Tre, or was he the first Graduate??
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While Tua has been red hot and Hill and Waddle are devastating weapons it would not surprise me if the Fish are scheming to primarily use their running game to keep Josh and our O off the field. Mostert has had big games against us and Achane seems as scary fast as Breece Hall. Mix in a few quick slants to Tyreek and we could get burned for some long plays
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8 hours ago, Peace Frog said:
So you're what, 87 years old?
your math is correct
What made you a Bills fan?
in The Stadium Wall
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Actually , I misspoke ,After 76 years it clearly must be genetically determined and incurable!