Cugalabanza

Well...yeah, he got hit and lost the ball, right at the end of the game. It sucked. Flutie lost the ball and the Bills lost the game. I don't see how that makes the guy a lousy QB or a bad person. He also made a bunch of great plays that year and the following year. Andre Reed is *will be in the hall of fame, but he made some crappy plays too. He had some crucial drops in that first super bowl that killed drives. Doesn't make him a bust. *EDIT

I'm not deflecting any blame from anyone. Flutie did well as the Bills QB. Certainly a better win/loss record than anyone else since--not even close. I simply asked what is the reason for hating the guy. I still haven't heard any evidence that he was a bad guy. I'm a fan of his because he played with a ton of heart and seemed to bring out the best in his teammates. Those couple years were fun for me as a Bills fan. It's been kind of miserable since that time.

Some fans still carry around this idea that Flutie was a cancer of some kind. I've asked many many times for a single example of this or any evidence at all that Flutie was a negative influence on the team. I've never received an answer to this. I'm not saying it isn't true. I don't know. I'm just asking. Is there any indication that other Bills players disliked Flutie (besides Rob Johnson)? From my point of view, as a fan, I saw Flute win a bunch of games. He reinvigorated a stale franchise and led the team to two consecutive playoff appearances. I've never understood the hatred for Flutie that many fans have. Please, enlighten me.

Absolutely true. One point about coats and carseats though: It's considered unsafe to put a little one in a carseat with a puffy coat on. So there may be times when you really do want to warm up the car before loading the kid because you have to take the thick coat off when you snap them into the carseat.

I have a two year old and I'm very conscious of stuff like this. I definitely would never get in the car and leave her standing in the road. Never. If I want to warm up the car, I leave the little one inside (the apartment) while I do it. Some people would say I'm overly cautious, but the way I look at it, there are enough dangers in the world--the things I can control I will.

Favorite fan sign of all time: There's something missing in BUFFAL

I'm not a draft guru guy, so I can't name names. I would say there is room on this roster for a game changer at most positions still, outside of Center, DT, MLB. I don't think it's time to hit the panic button just yet and go with another first round QB. To the other point, it's never time to "tank it." You play to win. Period.

Yes, she does. Good description.

Wow, that's incredibly disturbing. I hope this gets some attention and this poor guy makes out with a boatload of cash.

I imagine he fancies himself some kind of important artist for challenging people on the complicated issue of race. Really, he's just a careerist dick. More importantly, he's an unfunny, crappy, no-talent hack comedian.

Please, do not discontinue. The little one takes no offense. She understands and appreciates that the word has limitless connotations reflecting the rich and ridiculous tapestry of human foolishness.

I'll have to check it out. I don't know that one. I recently listened to some of my favorites, The Blue Mask, Transformer, Berlin, the Live NY 1972.

I love Lou Reed--the VU stuff and his solo records. Even his bad songs are interesting. I like listening to his albums as albums. Never gets old.

Thanks! My little girl is the inspiration. When she was in an infant, i started calling her Kooky (fits her personality, believe me) and it evolved somehow into Kooky Labanza and then finally to Cugalabanza. LAMKP Warning:

That made me laugh.

Haven't heard anything yet. His body language and teamates' reactions ddidn't look good though.

Dammit, I'd eat your brains if ya had any.

That's a smart choice.

Fun with the Walking Dead app...

The Misfits - "Last Caress"

Wow, I just noticed that this game will be on regular TV here in Atlanta. This is a rare treat for me, to be able to watch the game in the comfort of my own home.

Another great Halloween album is Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' Murder Ballads

Mead is awesome! Have a truly great Birthday, sir!

Wow! That's the exact song that popped in my head when I saw the subject line. I just recently picked up a vinyl re-issue of Roky's classic album, The Evil One. The whole record plays like an awesome Halloween soundtrack. The poor guy is not kidding when he talks about demons and monsters.