Another Fan Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 On the old BBMB and here as well The Comeback comes up as a favorite game for us fans. Deservedly so. I've never actually seen though on any of these boards someone admitting to leaving early and not coming back because the game looked futile. Will anyone own up to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I watched the 1st half with my buddy then went and watched the 2nd half with my pops. Couldn't have made a better decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) I was in a box with my dad. Pizza, wings, peanuts, snacks, booze. I wasn't going anywhere. Added bonus: a douche someone had invited didn't like the bills and had bet $5000 against them, if memory serves. He was a prick all through the first half, to men and women in the box and mocking everyone. I can't even describe to you my schadnfreude as things turned in the second. I'm not kidding you when I say that after Nate's pick he was in tears...tears. I enjoyed that almost as much as the comeback itself. Edited July 25, 2017 by dollars 2 donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I wanted to turn the TV off, but my dad (a Cowboys fan) wouldn't let me. He said, "you never know." Man, was he right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badasss Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 My dad said he wanted to pull out early, but he was glad he decided to change his mind. I'm pretty sure he was talking about the Oilers game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Beebe Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I wanted to turn the TV off, but my dad (a Cowboys fan) wouldn't let me. He said, "you never know." Man, was he right. I had to listen to it on the radio, it was blacked out. Me and my Dad left to run some errands during the first half, thinking that it was over for sure. Turned it back in in the second half and listened to the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsmovinup Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 My buddy wanted to leave at the end of the first half but I wanted to stay and applaud them at the end of the game for a nice two year run. Figured the game was over. Never expected them to come back. My alterior motive inadvertently paid off. What a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 So..........not yet. I was with family at a friends and the deal was we watch the Bills game. He wanted to switch to Kentucky basketball but I sent him to his bedroom to watch. Remember it clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Many left the stadium while the Oilers had the large lead; Reich saw "a big wave of people leaving", which Buffalo News reporter Vic Carucci described as "they're pouring out of the gates, getting in their cars, driving home". They returned when they heard on the radio of the Bills' comeback; tickets did not permit reentry, so people climbed fences until the stadium reopened the gates. Team general manager Bill Polian recalled how the same fans who had left in disgust after denouncing to him the Bills' inability to beat the Oilers, ran back to their seats praising the team. Kelly said, "the old saying was, 'Did you know that 150,000 people went to the Buffalo Bills football game?'", Levy said "70,000 people were at that game. I've already met 400,000 of them", and Steve Tasker joked "I've met 1.2 million people who say they were in the stadium". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 A buddy and I were driving back to Western NY from a wedding in Virginia. He was an Eagles fan and most people won't recall, but the Eagles played the Saints in the afternoon game that day. So we agreed he'd drive while the Bills were on the radio, and I'd drive while the Eagles played. After the early 3rd quarter TD by Houston put them up 31-3 (I think?) I disgustedly turned off the radio and we stopped to get gas. After we filled up, I told him I might as well start driving since the Bills game was effectively over. After a while, I couldn't stand it any more and turned the radio back on. I heard the crowd roaring and Van Miller say that Reich was dropping back to pass and "Touchdown!" (I can't recall if it was Reed or maybe Beebe) but anyway it was like 31-17 now so I left the radio on. As the game wound down and Norwood lined up to kick the eventual game winner I found myself almost unable to drive and had slowed down to 20 mph on the interstate. My friend told me to pull over before we got killed. I pulled to a stop along the side of the highway as the kick went through the uprights and Van made his call. I got out of the car and ran around it a few times to let off some energy. Interestingly, and somewhat forgotten to history, the Eagles made a great two touchdown 4th quarter comeback in the second game to win as well, making both of us quite happy that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 A buddy and I were driving back to Western NY from a wedding in Virginia. He was an Eagles fan and most people won't recall, but the Eagles played the Saints in the afternoon game that day. So we agreed he'd drive while the Bills were on the radio, and I'd drive while the Eagles played. After the early 3rd quarter TD by Houston put them up 31-3 (I think?) I disgustedly turned off the radio and we stopped to get gas. After we filled up, I told him I might as well start driving since the Bills game was effectively over. After a while, I couldn't stand it any more and turned the radio back on. I heard the crowd roaring and Van Miller say that Reich was dropping back to pass and "Touchdown!" (I can't recall if it was Reed or maybe Beebe) but anyway it was like 31-17 now so I left the radio on. As the game wound down and Norwood lined up to kick the eventual game winner I found myself almost unable to drive and had slowed down to 20 mph on the interstate. My friend told me to pull over before we got killed. I pulled to a stop along the side of the highway as the kick went through the uprights and Van made his call. I got out of the car and ran around it a few times to let off some energy. Interestingly, and somewhat forgotten to history, the Eagles made a great two touchdown 4th quarter comeback in the second game to win as well, making both of us quite happy that day. Christie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Many left the stadium while the Oilers had the large lead; Reich saw "a big wave of people leaving", which Buffalo News reporter Vic Carucci described as "they're pouring out of the gates, getting in their cars, driving home". They returned when they heard on the radio of the Bills' comeback; tickets did not permit reentry, so people climbed fences until the stadium reopened the gates. Team general manager Bill Polian recalled how the same fans who had left in disgust after denouncing to him the Bills' inability to beat the Oilers, ran back to their seats praising the team. Kelly said, "the old saying was, 'Did you know that 150,000 people went to the Buffalo Bills football game?'", Levy said "70,000 people were at that game. I've already met 400,000 of them", and Steve Tasker joked "I've met 1.2 million people who say they were in the stadium". Great article. Exactly, I mean everyone that left just came back later that day, lol A buddy and I were driving back to Western NY from a wedding in Virginia. He was an Eagles fan and most people won't recall, but the Eagles played the Saints in the afternoon game that day. So we agreed he'd drive while the Bills were on the radio, and I'd drive while the Eagles played. After the early 3rd quarter TD by Houston put them up 31-3 (I think?) I disgustedly turned off the radio and we stopped to get gas. After we filled up, I told him I might as well start driving since the Bills game was effectively over. After a while, I couldn't stand it any more and turned the radio back on. I heard the crowd roaring and Van Miller say that Reich was dropping back to pass and "Touchdown!" (I can't recall if it was Reed or maybe Beebe) but anyway it was like 31-17 now so I left the radio on. As the game wound down and Norwood lined up to kick the eventual game winner I found myself almost unable to drive and had slowed down to 20 mph on the interstate. My friend told me to pull over before we got killed. I pulled to a stop along the side of the highway as the kick went through the uprights and Van made his call. I got out of the car and ran around it a few times to let off some energy. Interestingly, and somewhat forgotten to history, the Eagles made a great two touchdown 4th quarter comeback in the second game to win as well, making both of us quite happy that day. I do really recall that Eagles game as well. I always say Rich Kotite was able to get the Eagles deeper in the playoffs then Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero1 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I was traveling and had the radio on, and turned it off somewhere in Georgia. However, I had preset my VCR before the trip. Got home and found out they were in overtime. got to see Christie kick the game winner, then sat back to watch the entire second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I was traveling and had the radio on, and turned it off somewhere in Georgia. However, I had preset my VCR before the trip. Got home and found out they were in overtime. got to see Christie kick the game winner, then sat back to watch the entire second half. That was the good half. Believe me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I didn't go to the first half but climbed the fence to see the 2d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I left the area in 1970, so wasn't there. Did watch it on TV from Seattle. Still have the VHS tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 So it isn't the comeback game or even an NFL game but I have a story about the mistake of leaving a game early..... 26th May 1989...... Anfield, Liverpool, UK It was the final game of the English Football (soccer) League season - this was in the days before the Premier League. Reigning champions Liverpool led the league by 3 points. To overhaul them their opponents, 2nd placed Arsenal, needed to win by two clear goals. Liverpool hadn't lost at home by 2 clear goals in over 3 years and Arsenal hadn't won at Anfield since 1974. It is the only time in modern English football history that the season has ended with a game between 1st and 2nd place. At half time the score was 0-0 but early in the second half Alan Smith got the merest of flick headers to a wide free kick and diverted it into the corner of the Liverpool net to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead. Arsenal then started to take control and created two very good chances to get the second goal but missed them. My dad's best friend and best man had managed to get a ticket in the Arsenal visitors end of the stadium with his brother. With 5 minutes remaining he looked at his brother and said "I can't face this... our best chance of winning the league in 18 years I can't stand here and watch all these Liverpool fans celebrate at the end" (in those days it was customary because of fan trouble for visiting fans to be "locked in" for up to an hour after a game while the home fans get a chance to get away from the stadium.) So with 5 minutes to go they walked out. In added time at the end of the 90 Arsenal scored...... arguably the most famous goal in English Football League history. History had been made. My dad's best friend and his brother got back to their car and turned the radio on just in time to hear the roar as the Arsenal captain lifted the trophy. NEVER. LEAVE. EARLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I stayed but a friend of mine will admit it. He stayed in the parking lot and didn't try to get back in because he didn't want to jinx the comeback. He listened to 2nd half on the radio in the lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I stayed but a friend of mine will admit it. He stayed in the parking lot and didn't try to get back in because he didn't want to jinx the comeback. He listened to 2nd half on the radio in the lot Haha that is a true fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I was there with my dad and two friends in the next to last row of the upper deck on the visitor's side, so we saw the fans leaving as we looked out the back of the stadium. I don't know how many fans left, but at the end of the game the stands were full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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