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That makes Joe Torre the longest tenured manager in the four major sports. Followed closely by...Lindy Ruff. Go Lindy!!

He is my personal #1 defensive priority in free agency. Re-sign some of our own (Nate, Gandy), sign free agents Sands and Diehlman, than take LB (Willis or PP) in round 1 of the draft, BPA thereafter. I'll dance a jig if we can pull that off.

I'm not sure I would go that far. Guys like Gaustad, Novotny and Hecht will mix it up when necessary. Montreal outschemed us early on, but I think we have adjusted well. I just don't see what Ottawa does that is so special that we end up off our game so badly (ie last nite's 2nd period).

I too think this will happen. I think Gandy looks better than he is playing next to Peters. However, a guy like Diehlman may help Pennington take a big leap. If anyone is upgraded, I think thats where it could be.

But why do we have such trouble setting up the PP against them? Yes, they have skilled players, but so do we. I thought our PK was improving with the return of Tallinder, and it was prior to this game. In yesterday's game, its true Miller could have played better. I just wonder if this team still, to a point, has our number.

Is it though? Is it simply a case of our special teams not executing against them, versus executing capably enough versus the rest of the NHL. Or do they present unique matchup problems or play a different strategy against us than the rest of the NHL. I know they are one of the few teams that can skate with us, but maybe its more than that. I know they smoked us last year, but we got to them in the playoffs (might have been different with a healthy Dom, however). While I'm a big Sabres fan, I'm not a hockey expert. Hopefully, someone with a little more knowledge can enlighten me.

I am also a UB law grad (2000), and they made some righties then too. Seriously, 165-170 is a serious score. If you nail that, you probably won't have too much of a problem getting into UB or many other law schools.

I had both of them. Joyce for Federal Tax and Schlegel for some bridge courses. I graduated in 2000.

I like the whole second chance thing. The Post article I posted in the other thread was bad, but since I have heard a few things that much of what she did was embellished for the sake of getting the club's name in the paper. Free publicity. Now, she was no angel, and was definately caught up in the NYC party scene. But I don't think that qualifies her for rehab (If so, half the city should be there) or that she should lose her crown. Trump said what she was doing (whatever it rtuly was) was unacceptable for Miss USA. She said she'd change. He gave her a shot to prove it. This is a good thing. BTW - Go Donald!!

UB is where I went. It was terrific bang for the buck. It was also a good time, much less competitive, when you are there, than some of the other law schools.

I hadn't thought of that. Excellent point!!

That rule is unenforceable. I worked all thru law school, at a school that attempted to "forbid" outside employment. I think you're doing the right thing big time and agree, she should not work in year 1. Or for that matter the summer between years 1 and 2 (study law abroad time!!)

So is the cost of higher education.

Gee the parallels....are...ummm...MARV!!!! I'm feeling you 1987, I really am. Look out baby, we're gettin in the playoffs!! And I want another shot at Brady if at all possible!!

They seem to be pretty bad tonite. Little bit of a slump over the last 8 or so games. They're getting a bit sloppy and need to improve their special teams. Of course, being healthy would help.

The only problem with your theory is after Green Bay did it, the NFL made it aginst the rules to take a team public. And before any financial whizs consider a private placement, the NFL also has a rule restricting the number of owners (minority partners) that may contribute to owning a team, I believe it is less than 15 people.

Those thought are very good, and I think the overall number is right on. But the bonus has to be 20 mil, I think, to keep him.

We're not that lucky...but damn that would be outstanding!!

Doesn't matter what value you place on it. If you agree to accept the title, you agree to accept the responsibilities that go with it (and there are certain responsibilities for a reigning Miss USA).

Or we simply use some of the 40+mil in cap space we have, and make Nate the highest paid CB in football. Then he doesn't even have to test the open market, we just made him the most expensive CB in football. Done. Here's why that is a very good strategy...Nate is top 3 in the NFL this year. He's 26 years old. A 20 mil signing bonus (50 mil total contract) over 5 years + base salaries approximates to 10 mil per year (This can be adjusted with roster bonuses etc.). Given the expected rise in the salary cap over the next 5 years, and Nate's pure talent, I can live with that deal. Nate is a star, and the reason we have won a few games this year. He ought to be rewarded with the richest contract for a CB in the NFL. It sends a great message to the team.

Its not just that she likes to go out and party. Its more that she's the reigning Miss USA, and whatever you may think of the pageant, there is a responsibility that goes along with the title. And by "party" we're not talking about being loaded and going out. Rampant coke use and screwing just about every guy she met in certain clubs (including in the bathroom of said clubs, say Stereo and Butter, while doing coke) is the problem.

Stop making so much sense!!

This is the most damning statement of the whole friggin travesty... What a disgusting display of justice that these 3 lax kids have been dragged into this mess. Also, the friggin coach lost his job and the season was shot for the team. This is awful. Article

Thats friggin funny!!