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    (OT) Mighty Michigan

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    GO IRISH!

     

    God made ND #1

     

    Miami made them #2

     

    I had that T-Shirt till I wore it out from wearing it so much.

     

    College football is much worse off without Miami-ND playing every year. It was an incredible rivalry. Are you guys like me, Miami fan who roots for ND to win on the off chance that Miami can play ND in a bowl game??

    For those of you who say it's hopeless

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    For those of you who feel that making a switch at QB will not fix our problems, think again. Similar things can happen in Buffalo. It *is* possible for a Quarterback to make the entire team better, to inspire his teammates and provide those intangibles.

     

    See Flutie, Doug, Buffalo Bills. 1998 Season.

     

    Not saying a raw rookie like JP will take us to the playoffs, but just some spark and a respectable finish to build on for next year would help a lot.

    Confessions of a Former

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Only point I would disagree with is about Henry. I don't see us getting much more than a #3 for him. That won't get us a LT.

     

    Agreed, but we have a #2 and a #3. An xtra #3, and we could take a shot on two tackles. Jennings was not a 1st or 2nd rounder (3rd I believe). We could find someone to play the spot, adequately. I'm just leery of using any cap space to sign a LT, when resigning Clements is such a huge priority.

    Confessions of a Former

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Well, yesterday was my b-day and my wife and I decided to drive from NYC to Baltimore to root on the Bills. We woke up early and were on the road by 8 AM. The drive was about 3 hours and cost about 17 bucks in tolls and 25 in gas, but we were excited, cause the Bills were gonna win today.

     

    We pulled into the stadium, found a great parking spot for 25 bucks, and proceeded to locate our friendly neighborhood scalper. We bought great seats (Section 152, 21 rows from the field, on the 35, Bills side) and only paid 13 bucks over face. So 180 bucks lighter we proceeded to the entrance early, met a guy from Lancaster who came to chat with us because we were decked out in Bills gear. He was in Ravens gear, and worked for the team. Long and short is he gave us passes to a free tent party, which we went to and had a few cold ones before the game.

     

    After heading into a beautiful stadium, and settling into our seat to watch the upset. Well, the game started fine with Schobel's sack, and hey, we'll take 3 free points even if MW is a moron for false starting and things looked well. Baltimore matched our FG and then we're driving down the field when we get too fancy, and Deion runs one back. Our D lagged the first time all game and suddenly, we're down 17-3. I say to my wife, well we better make a play.

     

    Alas it was not to be. Our spineless leader proceeded to play the single worst football game I have ever seen by a QB. His struggles have been well chronicled here. They don't have to be rehashed.

     

    I have been Bledsoe's biggest supporter till now. I even proposed to my wife the day we acquired Bledsoe in 2002 (Not because of, just because I was thrilled). Even my hero , the great Jim Kelly had 4 int games. Hey "Interceptions are part of football," he used to say. Then he'd go out and throw 4 TDs the next week and we'd forget all about the 4 INT game. The problem here is that Bledsoe has not made a game winning play for the Bills since 2002. Have we won games since then....sure. But the team either won because Bledsoe didn't screw up or in spite of him. The Oakland game this year, the Dallas and Houston games in 2003, are perfect examples of games that were there for the taking if only the leader of the team could step up and make a play. It never happened.

     

    So here we are 1-5, with a relatively young team, with some important vets who aren't getting younger (Adams, Pat, Milloy, Vincent) and who only have a few short productive years left. On offense, Moulds is in his prime and may not be for that much longer. What to do??

     

    Time to start the JP era because we're not making the playoffs this year, or ever, under Bledsoe. He is no longer a playmaker. We need to see what we have with JP and let him use the balance of the season to try and work out the kinks. Dealing Henry in the offseason for a pick that we can use for a LT would be advisable. Signing Phat Pat and, most importantly, signing Nate Clements to an extension should be the top offseason priorities. At least if we do this, maybe, just maybe, we can make a playoff run in 2005, perhaps even a deep playoff run in 2006.

     

    The team, itself, is very very close to being a contender. They have a great D that will be together for a while (if Clements is signed). They have very young talent at the skill positions. The line we will upgrade (Jennings, due to his injury history, is no great loss). What are we doing behind an over-the-hill QB??? Time to start JP and see if he can be the playmaker. He will make mistakes, but lets get this thing going. At best, he can be Big Ben. At worst, Kyle Boller. Who incidentally, outplayed Bledsoe yesterday when it mattered most.

     

    So Drew, thanks for coming. You helped us when we needed you in 2002. Sorry, it didn't work out, but its time to gracefully bow out, and let the kid have a shot.

    HOF List

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Wilson will eventually get in.

    Thurman, Smith are first ballot HOFers

    Tasker and Hull will get in, not first ballot.

    Reed is going to have a tough time getting in.

     

    RunTheBall

     

    I agree on all but Reed.

     

    Why do you say Reed will have a tough time? I know receivers are tougher (Art Monk) and Reed won't be anywhere near first ballot, but never?? His numbers were better than everyone except Lofton in yards and Rice when he retired. If Tim Brown is a HOFer, so is Reed.

    our schedule

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    I think we'll beat both StLouis and the Jest at home. We almost beat the Jest in NY, we'll split with them at home. The Rams, well, we can beat them. Especially if the old weather cooperates and Mr. Lake Effect becomes the 12th man. The Rams ain't gonna have a clue what to do.

    I'm with you M&M

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    I was one of the guys that wanted MM here after doing a little research on him. I think he'll be a very good coach for a very long time in Buffalo, an as ya'll said, it's only 1/4 of the way through his rookie campaign.

     

    But look what's he's done: He's gone after a 4th overall draft pick (MW), cut a popular player (Shaw) for what by all accounts is poor practice habits and to send a message, and chewed the everliving stevestojan out of the 'O' last week, who then took their next two possesions in for TDs.

     

    He's already doing very well IMO. Too bad his players have let him down in 3 of the 4 games so far...

     

     

     

    I opposed the hiring of MM, but I like what I see so far. CD, you and I had some serious discussions that day, but so far I have to say you were right, he looks like the real deal.

    Rumor about TH

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    I wasn't involved in the Grove discussion yesterday. I just like him and figure he may be able to provide stability to a position were we haven't had any since Kent Hull.

     

    As far as the 4th (or 3rd), you have a point. But the more chances you take, the better one of them pans out.

    Jennings, Henry out of practice again today

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    You might have a point there, Bill. I think that *when he's healthy* JJ is better than Price, but we both know Jennings has more than earned the "A La Cart" nickname. Kind of like when one of your favorites, John Fina, tried to start the Titans playoff game - gotta give the guy props for wanting to gut it out and play, but he never should have been out there.

     

    Sorry, I disagree. I was never a Fina fan, I thought he was overrated and soft. But in that game he played with all heart against a superior opponent. Sure, he got beat for two sacks. But, all in all, heis performance was an inspiration to the line & the team. They knew how bad he was hurting and how he played on pure guts in that game. Major props given.

    Rumor about TH

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    Travis for Grove is pretty intriguing on 2nd thought. I know the Bills liked him in their pre-draft work-outs, especially his nastiness which is what our O-Line is sorely lacking. Why is he not starting in Oakland? They don't want to start a rookie at center? Or the other guy is just better?

     

    But would the Bills deal a proven 1200+ yard back for a rookie C??? Probably not, hence I figured a draft pick + Grove = TH. Now maybe a 4th would be more fair but I'd be hoping for a 3rd.

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