Steptide Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) When the bills went to their first superbowl in the 90s, I was only 10 years old. I remember it well, but as a 10 year old I wasn't die hard like I am now. For the older generation here, how did that compare to what we've seen the last few days? I know the times are much different with social media and cell phone cameras everywhere, so we get to see alot more than we did back then. But as far as the feeling and fan reaction, I'm curious. Side note, I know comparing a wild card to a superbowl is night and day. Edited January 2, 2018 by Steptide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I was 9 years old back then. No comparison. But I do remember my father reacting somewhat similar to how I’ve felt these last few days. I literally cried tears of joy when Cincinnati scored that touchdown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 There is NO comparison. Not even close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 No comparison. I remember walking around the upper deck during the 2nd half of the Raiders game. Strangers were hugging saying "I don't believe it, we're going to the Super Bowl." Sunday was epic. That day in OP was once in a lifetime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, K-9 said: There is NO comparison. Not even close. Absolutely no comparison is right! That first Super Bowl... all the years of fan-misery leading up to it (you want bad seasons, look back at the old 2-12 and 2-14 seasons). This is wonderful, but social media highlights things these days instantly. If we went to the Super Bowl again, I can't even imagine the magnitude of #BillsMafia on all social media platforms. That first Super Bowl was magic, and I thought we were destined to win. Little did I know... Edited January 2, 2018 by Buffalo_Gal missed a plural on seasons 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since79 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 More similarity to the 1980 team. That year we finally beat Miami to breat that streak. The fans stormed the field to tear down the goalpost. We went to the playoffs after a seven year drought. The fans stood in the cold and met the team at the airport. Joe Ferguson played in the playoff game on a broken ankle. Part of what created his legend. Maybe Shady? The first Super Bowl was that feeling multiplied. The response from our fans is unmatched. The gathering to support our first Super Bowl loss, the greetings at the airport, tearing down goalpost( happened more than once), the donation to Andy Dalton’s foundation, no other fan base would do this. Although newer generation, things have not changed. Thanks to all for your passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) No comparison at all yet. Imagine putting up 41pts against the Steelers in the first half of the AFC championship game to get to the SB this year after beating the PATs the prior week? Edited January 2, 2018 by Real McCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy In Pants Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Not even close. But, still feels good to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Steptide said: When the bills went to their first superbowl in the 90s, I was only 10 years old. I remember it well, but as a 10 year old I wasn't die hard like I am now. For the older generation here, how did that compare to what we've seen the last few days? I know the times are much different with social media and cell phone cameras everywhere, so we get to see alot more than we did back then. But as far as the feeling and fan reaction, I'm curious. Side note, I know comparing a wild card to a superbowl is night and day. What the younger generation may not be as familiar with are the two years before the Super Bowl run. The Harmon drop against Cleveland was excruciating, but those teams had Kelly, Bruce and others and you could see it coming. This is different. Been a fan since , um, well you know. Teams were bad much more than they were good and sometimes God-awful. But we'd make the playoffs every so often. The 17 year drought was epic, I have all the respect in the world for everyone here who has stuck through it without a taste of the playoffs. Hard core! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffalo_Gal said: Absolutely no comparison is right! That first Super Bowl... all the years of fan-misery leading up to it (you want bad seasons, look back at the old 2-12 and 2-14 seasons). This is wonderful, but social media highlights things these days instantly. If we went to the Super Bowl again, I can't even imagine the magnitude of #BillsMafia on all social media platforms. That first Super Bowl was magic, and I thought we were destined to win. Little did I know... If the Bills make it to the Super Bowl again....it would be one of the largest gatherings of people in world history. I think the Cubs World Series Celebration was something 7th of all time. I think the Bills fans would compete with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 49 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: What the younger generation may not be as familiar with are the two years before the Super Bowl run. The Harmon drop against Cleveland was excruciating, but those teams had Kelly, Bruce and others and you could see it coming. This is different. Been a fan since , um, well you know. Teams were bad much more than they were good and sometimes God-awful. But we'd make the playoffs every so often. The 17 year drought was epic, I have all the respect in the world for everyone here who has stuck through it without a taste of the playoffs. Hard core! What some forget is that the Bills almost made it to SIX straight Super Bowls. The Harmon drop of course, but the very next year they were in the AFC Championship Game against a not so great Bengals team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, SoCal Deek said: What some forget is that the Bills almost made it to SIX straight Super Bowls. The Harmon drop of course, but the very next year they were in the AFC Championship Game against a not so great Bengals team. I listened to that on the radio in the car coming back from my grandfathers funeral. As I recall they were in the game but there were some late penalties (Bruce with an unsportsmanlike?). Those were the two years I was referring to, but I think you have the years backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 every street corner in the city had vendors selling Bills gear. All the cars had flags,storefronts had signs...everywhere you looked was covered with Bills love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Super Bowl 25 was the first game I have a remembrance of. With that being said the Oakland AFC championship game that year should be something all Bills fans watch regardless of age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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