BillnutinHouston

Oh boy, now you did it.

Im no analytics expert, but I think where analytics worshippers go too far is their belief that data from the past is always determinative going forward. It simply isn't, and the embodiment of this is the many late round picks (all of whom were measured analytically) who go on to outperform their higher-drafted peers at the NFL level. Its human nature to develop predictive models, and while these will inevitably get better with time, they will always be confounded by the unpredictability of the human element.

Is this the kinder, gentler DC Tom?

Congrats! Very nice.

My condolences, Royale. In my case, I had to put mine down a few months ago after 14 years. I set up the appt on a Monday, had the procedure done on a Friday. It was the hardest phone call to make, and the worst week of my life. I think the key is putting your dog first. It's not about you, it's putting your dog out of its misery (if they are indeed in pain as indicated by their actions and movements).

That may be, but the last time GB was in Buffalo, the Packer fans in my section were surprisingly smug and annoying.

I believe you meant liable.

As did mine.

I used to feel this way, but now I don't worry about such things. Maybe I'm just busy or mellowing with age. Besides, it's not like people can use the tickets ahead of the first preseason game.

I'd be curious to know if most of you prefer Chef's to Ilio's.

Have not received mine yet, in Pittsburgh area.

While my post didn't in any way suggest that rampant advocacy is new, I do believe it's ramped up considerably in the last 10 years. Straight news reporting is apparently considered boring these days.

I would imagine that practice tickets are intentionally restricted to season ticket holders, at least initially. The Bills seem to be trying in recent years to give priority access to events like this to STHers as kind of a loyalty perk.

Try the BB account manager (assuming you're a season ticket holder). Worked fine for me.

Perhaps to you, but to those paying even a little attention it's clear that journalism has died in this country. Straight reporting has given way to advocacy.

I agree - really dislike the new DTV interface.

I confess to really disliking some TBD posters. I won't name them by name, but if you are a know-it-all, perpetually snarky and/or are dismissive of others, you may be who I'm thinking of. Or you may be Jeremy White. Edit: Or Mike Schopp.

Agree.

Contractions do matter.

Expecting to be at all home games.

Zay will be fine.

I fully concur. Zay will be fine.

When you say the Bills have gone "full mobile" do you mean they won't even issue cards anymore? I hope that's not the case.

I agree with some of this, but notably absent from your analysis of the death of pure facts is the role played by "reporters" who no longer report, but instead actively advocate.

Please kill the train horn!