BillnutinHouston

ABSOLUTELY. Couldn't have said it better myself. Even tho I got the ticket I'm still shelling out $200 for a pair of tix to the Bills-Saints game here in SA. Where are your priorities man?

So I guess you're the guy who owns Salvatore's Italian Gardens.

Detroit

Obviously it depends where you are downtown, but, say, from the Alamo to the Alamodome is a little over a mile I'd guess. BTW, there are still some details to be worked out among the Alamodome people and the Saints re: the tailgate. Two different staffs having to work together on short notice to put together 3 ballgames in a couple of weeks is causing some confusion. A Councilman said today on the radio that they expect an official announcement with final details early next week. I will try to be all over it and let ya'll know what I hear.

I agree. It goes almost too fast. The only replays they show are TD's and maybe the disputed-call replays (don't remember for sure). You don't really get crowd reaction either.

Throwbacks rule. Only change I would consider is replacing the grazing buffalo with his charging cousin. Sort of a subtle update on the classic unis.

Can I take credit for saying this BEFORE the game? I didn't see many joining me at that time....

As Frank Barone would say, holy crap. That was awesome.

Alamodome parking lots will be open for tailgating at 10:00 on the 2nd. There has been some question here in SA about whether or not they would allow booze and grilling (since they don't have the NFL here obviously and there aren't a lot of sporting events held in the dome.) It was announced today that you can party to your heart's content. There is also some parking on Durango Blvd about 1/4 mile from the dome, but I don't know if tailgating is allowed there. Best bet is to get to the Alamodome lots early, start heaving the pigskins and hoisting the brews. I highly recommend "Shiner Bock" for those of you willing to try a good local brew. (Stay away from "Lone Star" whatever you do!) Here's a link to the Alamodome parking scheme: http://www.sanantonio.gov/dome/parkingmap.asp Directions to the Alamodome lots from the Holiday Inn Riverwalk (for Aussie and her crew): Take St. Mary’s St. south for 4 blocks to Durango Blvd, make a left onto Durango. Take Durango for about 3 blocks. When you go under Interstate 37, there will be a sign in the median directing you to the Alamodome parking lots. Lot B is the largest of the lots and may be the best bet for those arriving early. Good luck and I’ll keep my eyes open for ya’ll. Billnut

I may have a pair of tix to sell in a couple of days. They would be a pair in the corner, 36 rows up on the first level. I paid $75 apiece for them plus ticketmaster fees. Will sell them at cost. If interested, send me a private msg and I'll get back to you. I should know if they are for sale by the end of the day Friday.

A Bills game here in our backyard - like manna from heaven.

The biggest reason was JP's early effectiveness passing. That forced their 8th man out of the box, thus allowing McGahee to become more effective as time went on.

Where is Howard Simon when we need him?

When I hear something on the local news I'll post it. But I'm sure that whenever the announcement is made, the word will be out everywhere very quickly.

Agree, agree, agree, and agree.

I have some good contacts with the City & Alamodome management and I'll check into the tailgate situation. Will let ya'll know.

It is like opening up your presents on Christmas morning!! GO BILLS!!!!!!

Michelob Ultra. I may take some crap for this, but I've worked hard to get down under my college weight and I ain't gonna screw it up now!!!

Does it make you feel better thinking that a win against the Steelers wouldn't have made any difference? Woah.

Great post!

Speaking of Sapp, I only watched the first half but he doesn't look like he has much left in the tank, to me.

Lindell will get it done. I have faith.

Even with 8-9 men in the box on every play? I think they will dare us to throw. That's what I would do if I was the Texans D coordinator.

Link to latest article: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2156277

Take the ball and McGee runs it back to our 40. Open the series with an 18-yard play action pass to Evans, and the crowd goes nuts. After JP waves to the crowd to be quiet, they run a reverse to Evans again for another 20. This is followed by a screen pass to McGahee for the TD.