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2 things PTR. 1. We know what Fred can do - he can be successful w/ what he has to work around him and he's one of the very few running backs that the Bills have had since Thurman that can pick up respectable yardage running between the tackles. 2. If CJ can't figure out a blitz pickup any better than he did in Denver, I don't want to give him enough work to 'get a sense of what he's capable of doing.' I don't expect that Fitz could survive 2 games of his learning. While I hope CJ can get better at not getting Fitz killed, right now if he gets serious time on the field I expect that Fitz will get serious time in the trainer's room.

Yep, the only reason to put it in this game was to make sure others know it's possible, which theoretically should reduce the pressure on Moorman as a rusher gets put in the role of spying on Smith, or make the coverage men's job a little easier as they get singled up more often, or both. They also got to see that the blockers on the punt unit can actually create a hole big enough for Smith to get through in a game that doesn't count. Which wasn't necessarily a given considering the depth on the O-line.

Been doin' well. Hope you are too. Unfortunately if tonight's game was an indicator of how they'll play in the games Merriman misses, I probably won't be posting in this forum much this year. I typically prefer to do my cursing under my breath, rather than shouting it loud for all the world to hear. And unfortunately, I don't think he'll play in more than 8 games this year. Hope I'm wrong on that one.

2000: Hall of Famers, we don't need no stinkin' Hall of Famers. or: Who needs Smith, Reed, and Thomas when we've got Flowers, Black, and Morris?

Yep, they said since I hadn't been to a game in 3 years, I could get an autographed Maybin jersey, as he hadn't been to one either. I just have to hope the Jest will let him have that night off. Shouldn't be too much of a stretch.

Really? By anyone other than Hannity and his crowd? It's painfully stupid to blame the President for taking a vacation, especially when he's never truly ON vacation. But to claim that he's been called out on vaca's, golf outings, etc. a LOT (your emphasis, not mine) seems a bit off the mark, especially when compared to the last occupant of the WH.

Wouldn't be surprised at all to see both programs get the SMU treatment. It'll be interesting to see if any reporters try to dig up some dirt similar to this at other programs. I wouldn't be surprised at all to find out that most (if not all) programs are dirty, but I can't see any exceeding this one.

Not sure actually. Probably something more along the lines of '2+2=-3.5' I didn't expect to see him knock that one out of the ballpark. Sorry 'bout that. Should've known the googlebot would take issue. Would you have preferred 'moo goo gai pan?'

So, by being a 'member of the corporation' she necessarily becomes an equity holder in the company but somehow her equity is paid to her as wages? That's truly impressive, you took his posting of '2+2=4;' disputed it; and came up instead w/ '2+2=kumquat.'

He's got a better chance of being converted into Trent Edwards than an NFL caliber tight end. He has more or less the right size to be a safety. Unfortunately, he was drafted as a defensive end. I'd be surprised if he could learn how to play safety and don't expect to see the Bills try to find out if he could do it. I'd much rather see his roster spot (or McCargo's for that matter) wasted on Jasper. At least he is the right size and might be able to learn his projected position.

Yep. You are correct. But playing devil's advocate, the following is what the OP is claiming that Jim Corsi (the OP's apparent source - as he is and has been the Sabres' goalie coach for several years - dating back to well before the Portland affiliation) appears to be claiming. Drury only signed a 3 year deal right after coming to Buffalo because he couldn't wait to leave. Briere only begged for a 3 year deal in '05 because HE couldn't wait to leave. (Oh, wait, he was willing to sign for 3 years for less than $3MM/year back then? Couldn't be, it doesn't fit w/ the narrative. ) Drury only agreed to a 5 year deal for $5.3MM/year in October of '06 because he KNEW TG would sit on the deal for 2 weeks so he could make it LOOK like he wanted to stay in Buffalo but in reality knew that TG would give him the out to allow him to look like the good guy in the run for the exit. Drury also was certain back in October when he 'agreed' to a deal w/ DR that the NYR would not re-sign Nylander in the Spring and would be looking for a high priced center or 2. Since he clearly would be able to sign with his childhood favorite team for an astounding $7MM+/year in the summer of '07, he clearly had no intention of signing w/ the Sabres back in October of '06.

Head to Windsor? ('Cause that's what they do now.) Back ~'88 they had the funds and approval at the federal level from both Canada and the U.S. to build a twin span. The idiots that wanted a 'signature bridge' that blocked that project sure were forward thinking. Maybe 20 years from now they'll actually approve putting another bridge / expanded bridge in. I wouldn't want to have any money on it.

Never had Martin's. Sound good. Best I have had are Zapp's. The chips are thick sliced and very crunchy. Their Hotter n Hot Jalapeno and Cajun Crawtaters are excellent. They used to have one that they'd sell around LSU - Tiger Taters. Wash 'em down w/ an Abita Amber or a Turbo Dog and it doesn't get much better. Creole Tomato w/ Tabasco sound good as well, but never had those.

If along w/ term limits for the elected officials there are term limits for those polical appointees serving under them, then I am in favor of term limits. Unfortunately, my expectation is that if Congresscritters & Senators are limited to 6 or so years in office, then their staffers will consistantly be 'in office' significantly longer than the Critter they work for. It seems to me that would be one more way of removing accountability for the people actually drafting and driving the laws & regulations.

On what grounds? And to what purpose? While I disagree w/ the majority of his policies, I don't see what he's done as being impeachable. (I could see calling it incompetant but not impeachable.) Even if the House did vote to impeach him (which I don't see happening) the Senate would never go along. The surest way to get him re-elected would be to go on a witch hunt.

They went to 16 games the next year and opening day '78 was 9/3. So it looks like '78 is when the 'Open on Labor Day Weekend' started up, at least for their NFL years. They started 2 weekends after Labor Day Weekend from '70-'77 (w/ the exception of '76 which kicked off on 9/13). They started on 9/4 in '66, so I guess that would technically be the 1st time they opened on Labor Day Weekend. Their other AFL openers were typically the weekend after Labor Day.

No they weren't. The #'s, names on the nameplates, and striping was all plastic decals. The neck striping, Champion logo, and any other patches (75th Anniversary, 35th Anniversary, Superbowl _, etc.) were stitched on. I've seen some whites from back then that had stitched on #'s but those weren't what the players were wearing.

That was the 2nd game I ever went to. Much better game than the one in '77.

According to the '93 Media Guide, the team colors were Royal Blue, Scarlet Red, and White.

You had the score correct. 30-6. The game I went to was rainy and miserable. 13-0, and the 1st of 11 losses that year.

September 10, 1977. I went to my 1st game ever the next weekend in a loss to the fish on the 18th.

Interesting strawman. Could you please point out some of the posts of those that say "we should never tax rich?" And 1 other question, are you saying that even if the tax rates SHOULD be where they are at or lower, you'd like to see them raised to 45%? And if I had a buck for every time you railed against such mistakenly, I'd have ~$4,700 extra.

The Thursday games for any given week are played prior to that Sunday's games, not the following week. That said, if the 16 v 17 isn't just an oversight of the article's author, it would make sense that it's the last weekend's Thursday game to make certain that nobody gets an extra 1/2 week off heading into the playoffs.

He's not as much fun as Holcomb's Arm because he tries too hard, but it was getting mighty dull around here so I hope we keep him.

Nope. But you're funny.