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Problem with govt. intervention is two fold: it undermines the market forces at work and is hence sub-optimal to the economy as a whole. Secondly, any concessions provided come from our tax $ anyway. So either we end up paying more taxes or lose some other benefit.

Probably because NC is not a rising star but is already a star. I think he is playing at his peak. I was surprised not to see Lee Evans in the list.

Based on what ? I saw most of the game versus the Eagles and I think the Eagles beat themselves with dropped passes. Having said that I want us to be underdogs througout this season and until we are in the playoffs. I also said that if we beat the Bucs, we should not have a problem with the Falcons. What I meant is that beating the Bucs will indicate that we are not pretenders but can actually beat a good D on the road. Having done that, a home game against a team that is weak in the secondary should be easier to win.

Try some of the mroe aged scotches straight up - no ice. A (wealthy) friend has Johnny Walker Green label when he has us over and I exclusively drink that. Typically, I make myself the designated driver for those visits so I don't consume in huge quantities, thus enjoying every sip.

Agreed, that is why even though it makes our job easier, we shouldn't celebrate.

Looks like our passing game will have an easier task Sept. 25th. If we beat the Bucs this week, we should not have a problem with the Falcons considering they are coming to our house: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-f...ov=ap&type=lgns

What has really been exposed is our weak societal structure. How the residents rapidly became looters, arsonists and (neighbor's) back stabbers is the real tragedy. http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showtopic=29314

Read this thread, in particular posts by me, phillburger1 and Crap Throwing Monkey. Only place where government is involved is in causing uncertainty due to our Middle East involvement. But fundamental reasons are gasoline demand crossing the supply limit in the US in 2005. We were on the edge in 2004. Stop advocating govt. intervention in markets. http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showtopic=28164

Considering all that has been posted, I believe that if we win the turnover battle and not stall in the red zone (FGs are okay), we will kick the living daylights out of TB.

have you been stalking him all these years to find this article ?

That I have to agree with.

Yes, but .. we also were very excited at the start of the Drew Bledsoe era. I am sure we are all thinking the same as NE fans were when we got him from the Pats, "Just see what happens after he has played 8 games .."

I was amused to see that fan sign saying "Superbowl, here we come".

I was in UB 1989-91 and we used to frequent Brew Pub for the beer and peanut (shells on floor). I have some very fond memories - thank you for reminding me of that place.

Fair enough. I just don't think we on this board should play down a victory and leave that to the media.

So by your logic, we are now 'supposed to win' against TB. So if we do end up winning, it will not qualify as a 'true' victory correct ? By your standards, we are winners only if we beat NE ?? Stop the negativity and enjoy the win.

Okay, it is too early to call any team a bottom-feeder. As of now half the league is 0-1. I don't agree that we were supposed to win. In any case, does that reduce the importance of our win ? Just savor the victory and admire what we did.

Too early to say that.

Minnesota and Miami frequently start the season very strong only to end it with a whimper. Considering that, Minnesota's loss in the first game certainly points to a disastrous season for them. Also may confirm that it is an average team at best. having said that, a road game against a tough defense will be an early challenge for JP and the offense. I hope we keep the penalties down in a noisy stadium, play mistake free offense and great D + ST. I don't expect a very productive O performance.

Take the names of the players out of your sentence and you can say that about almost every team that lost to the Pats over the last 4 years.

I bet they still win that game. I am very sick and tired of this Pats worship. Perhaps more so because they keep winning and give everyone reason to. And we collectively envy that which is why we proceed to bash their coach, QB, RB ... Until we can beat them (don't point out that one 31-0 game please), we should temper our criticism.

Bills 16-13

Lindell 35 yarder

No harm discussing the winner as whoever cares already knows. In the early to mid-90s, I had grown to dislike Agassi for his lack of passion for the sport. He would be on top one year and disappear from the rankings the next. I was a huge Sampras fan for his calm demeanor, clean style of play (read: no two handed backhand) and incredible temperament. However, lately I have started to like Agassi as he seems to have re-discovered the value of dedication. I am sure Steffi drilled some sense into him. Having said that, I was rooting big time for Blake and my wife for AA. The game and particularly the 5th set was a classic in the McEnroe-Borg mould. As I was watching the match, I kept evaluating who is the most likely to give a serious challenge to, and possibly beat that incredible Federer. Even though I wanted Blake to win, I think at this point, Agassi even at age 35 is that person. His maturity, big point play, smart placement, NEW serve (whoa !) will serve him well. I predict he blows Ginepri off the court and then proceeds to win against Federer in 4. P.S. Roddick is an idiot. Reminds me of the worst of Courier (poor fundamentals) and Sabatini (lack of temperament) together.

Methinks his tiny little brain cells formed a unified front to steal that moniker from someone else.