JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/peter_king/08/12/mmqb/3.html During the 1987 strike season in Buffalo, Polian signed a replacement left tackle known for dirty play with the specific intention of trying to hold and frustrate New York Giants pass rushing demon Lawrence Taylor. Bill says he had no choice despite having to guarantee the player's contract for the entire season to seal the deal. "Our quarterback would have literally gotten killed," said Polian, who told team owner Ralph Wilson exactly that when seeking permission to approve the transaction because of this player's reputation. The tackle did the job -- and never played for the Bills again when the regulars came off the picket line the following week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipUPride Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 So who was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I think it was Don Sommer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Bills were that concerned about Willie Totten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Bills were that concerned about Willie Totten? my thought exactly. That game will go down as the single most unwatchable 60 minutes of football ever. Thank god we had tickets in the Buffalo News suite for that game as, to top it all off, it absolutely monsooned out. A 6-3 overtime thriller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukethis Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I remember being at the game and laughing as the Bills center Wil Grant seemed to be tackling Lawrence Taylor on every play. Heres some quotes from that day with link below: New York’s Lawrence Taylor, one of the few players to cross the picket line, had about a half-dozen sacks and even played some tight end. Will Grant, a former Bills’ center, brought as a “strike player” was charged with blocking Taylor that day, and drew a flurry of flags. As Grant came off the field after the final one, frustrated coach Marv Levy allowed, “Will, that’s five holding penalties …” And Grant famously responded, “It’s not that bad coach, I’ve been holding him every play.” http://www.oleantimesherald.com/sports/article_58109bea-71f6-5e96-bf43-587f92d59f0d.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ektin Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I listened to this game on the radio stationed in Norfolk, VA and remember the announcer apologizing after the game for what might have been the worst game he had ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 "Schlopy, Schlopy, Schlopy...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I think it was Don Sommer. He worked hard for the money. So hard for it honey. He worked hard for the money so Bill Polian treated him right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 i think i went to that game too. im not sure because i probably wiped it from my mind. the only worst game ever was the home cleveland loss a couple years ago. that was just brutal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 i think i went to that game too. im not sure because i probably wiped it from my mind. the only worst game ever was the home cleveland loss a couple years ago. that was just brutal that game was the game that broke me as a Billiever no matter what. I sat in the stadium that day with friends all around me and anyone could think I was a Browns fan that day. I swore that I wouldn't openly cheer for them until DJ was fired I can't remember if it was any games or how many games after that he was fired but I'm glad he was to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Box score: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198710180buf.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 He worked hard for the money. So hard for it honey. He worked hard for the money so Bill Polian treated him right. Took me a second, but gotcha. Well played Crayonz, well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Ah, the memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutie Flakes Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 that game was the game that broke me as a Billiever no matter what. I sat in the stadium that day with friends all around me and anyone could think I was a Browns fan that day. I swore that I wouldn't openly cheer for them until DJ was fired I can't remember if it was any games or how many games after that he was fired but I'm glad he was to say the least. I was at that game as well. I left in the 4th quarter to go out and start the BBQ grill and wash away my sorrows with a few beers. One of the worst games I had ever seen. I kept saying to myself, I drove 4 1/2 hours to watch that $&^#. At least the tailgate was good and got to watch several idiots set a couch on fire and then proceed to jump on it while it was fully engulfed in flames. Certainly much more entertaining than the football game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnieroscoe Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) I would bet the motgage the guys name was schulte..I think rick schulte...he was in camp that year and was dirty....he and Mitch freerote got into it almost every day battling for backup line spot...googled him...crazy he died just like frerotte...weird..but he is the guy http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062308aaa.html Edited August 14, 2012 by ronnieroscoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 He worked hard for the money. So hard for it honey. He worked hard for the money so Bill Polian treated him right. always a lot of unfunny stuff in here.....this cracked me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 why do you people remember these people??? Freak shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 As Grant came off the field after the final one, frustrated coach Marv Levy allowed, “Will, that’s five holding penalties …” And Grant famously responded, “It’s not that bad coach, I’ve been holding him every play.” http://www.oleantime...7f92d59f0d.html Hahaha that's great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnieroscoe Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 If you are asking why I know rick schulte...its why I'm on this site...I'm a fan...and know who the poster is referring to so I'm informing him...you have 10k posts...so either your yanking my chain or a jackass...hope its the former Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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