Offside Number 76

I'm a big defender of Schopp and Bulldog on here. Bulldog's post-game was, well, stupid. You've got fans who are hungry for that no. 1 pick, of course, but none of us want to be fans of the national joke that is a 0-16 team. That stopped today. Instead of celebrating it, or at least joining in the collective relief, Bulldog went on a completely tangential rampage. Hey, bud, how about discussing the good plays? The pass breakups (the secondary was other-worldly at times today), the running game (not bad, for having half of a healthy starter), or even the D that held, broke, and then held again when it mattered? No, it was all about how the Bills are going to lose their dream QB. Who may not come out of college, and even if he does, and even if the BIlls pick second, well, the Bills still may get him. (The Panthers took 2 Qs last year: Clausen and Pike. What makes us think they're taking another one, even if they finish below Buffalo?) How did today's game meaningfully affect the future? Anyway, and as I have said, I really normally enjoy S&B (they usually ease my post-work commute), but that was BS today.

He doesn't hate them, either; he just doesn't see himself as a fan. Two years ago, during the 5-1 start, he wasn't nearly as critical of the team as he is now, for example. If this team were playoff-bound, he would be praising them. He's pretty critical of the Sabres right now, too. He sees himself as a journalist and not a fan. Also, the sports that he is a fan of, aren't team sports (he's a big tennis and golf guy). As above, Bulldog, on the other hand, is a Bills and Sabres fan, which is why he is the more frustrated (or enthusiastic, when one of the teams is doing well) of the two. The "I'm so smart and you're boring me" stuff irritates me, too, but I still like most of the show. Sully (on air) annoys me more than Schopp does, actually.

If Luck isn't available, Quinn merits consideration. If Luck AND Mallett are both unavailable, Quinn should be the pick. (I used to say Carimi, but now the O-Line isn't as bad as the D-Line is. Somehow, that makeshift O-Line has jelled.)

That series isn't bad. That said, ESPN is about ESPN, and not about sports.

I have no problem with what either person said, but I do not believe that Schopp is a Bills fan. In fact, I think he's stated otherwise--he's not a fan, he covers the team, or something like that. Bulldog is a fan.

ESPN needs to cut ESPN. It hasn't been about sports in a long time; it's been about promoting more ESPN. Damn, anyone remember what ESPN was like in, say, 1990? It was freaking awesome.

yes and baltimore.

I'm considering getting drunk, mostly because you suggested it. It really seems like a good idea, even thought it's almost 1030.

There was another winless team besides the 0-14 Bucs and 0-16 Lions. Can you name it without searching on the 'net? (Yes, it is post-merger.)

Well, that, a questionable PI call, and the luckiest punt I've seen in 30 years of watching football. But it was an ingredient in the stew of dismay.

29 fixed the HD issue somewhere in the first half.

Not much of a game, from what I can tell from the Internet.

It helped me, back in the day. And where would Faulkner, for example, be without his bottle (who am I kidding, it was a barrel) of bourbon? I know, it's legal, but it definitely enhanced his performance to the detriment of the rest of his life.

Just stick with the "role model" aspect of it; why do we not--as an outraged society, not the government--hold these role models to the same standards? (And any 14 year old will be able to name a few authors, although I don't know if JK Rowling uses drugs. She had to come up with Quidditch somehow, though.)

Next question: say someone is a musician or an author. Is marijuana a PED? Is a musician or an author less of a "role model" than an athlete? And if so, why?

I only use steroids socially.

Well, now you know at least one possible, good reason why: they wanted Merriman instead.

Perfect comparison.

No. Luck, Mallett, or address another need in the first round and wait another year for Luck or Mallett.

At the VERY least, he's going to have to change his name. After that, well, there may be more work to do.

Did you watch the game today? That's the way it should be done? WIth a lot of luck and mistakes by the other team? I mean, I watched Jimbo and Bruce capitalize on mistakes and get lucky in certain games, but that's not "the way it should be done."

When I was a freshman at UB, all of the Yawkers were Mets and Islanders fans. When I graduated, they all were Yanks and Rangers fans. It's NYC. They say they're diehards of one team or another, but they aren't.

That's why the station asked the question: there are differing opinions. (I want the Bills to win.)

The bigger saving grace is that Cousineau was traded for the pick used to select Kelly. Williams--biggest of all time, IMO.

That's an informative thread.