Lothar Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Very cool story from a bit player during the Super Bowl years. https://theathletic.com/443869/2018/07/24/catching-up-with-vernon-turner-as-his-life-story-gets-the-hollywood-treatment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I can’t stand being linked to pay walls. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I prefer stories with happy Endings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I assume it's more about the story of his upbringing and college career. Ends with him making the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holla83 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) My only clear memory of this guy was as a Ram. On opening day in 1992 he fielded a punt and was buried by Steve Tasker. My dad and I were at the game. It's a clip they show in nearly every Tasker highlight package. https://youtu.be/0GHtAWiH9BQ Edited July 25, 2018 by holla83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I wish I could say I remembered Vernon Turner but I don't. Still, pretty cool story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I don’t know anything about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 8 hours ago, holla83 said: My only clear memory of this guy was as a Ram. On opening day in 1992 he fielded a punt and was buried by Steve Tasker. My dad and I were at the game. It's a clip they show in nearly every Tasker highlight package. https://youtu.be/0GHtAWiH9BQ I was 11 years old and watched it on TV. I remember that play almost as much as any other in my Bills watching history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: I prefer stories with happy Endings. I just prefer "happy endings"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 9 hours ago, holla83 said: My only clear memory of this guy was as a Ram. On opening day in 1992 he fielded a punt and was buried by Steve Tasker. My dad and I were at the game. It's a clip they show in nearly every Tasker highlight package. https://youtu.be/0GHtAWiH9BQ NICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 9 hours ago, holla83 said: My only clear memory of this guy was as a Ram. On opening day in 1992 he fielded a punt and was buried by Steve Tasker. My dad and I were at the game. It's a clip they show in nearly every Tasker highlight package. https://youtu.be/0GHtAWiH9BQ Leading with the crown of the helmet! 15 yards! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 "Invincible" was a "hit"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Definitely remember the name, but not much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I’ll watch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 19 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: I prefer stories with happy Endings. I’m not an expert, but I think you pay a little more for that. Or is that massages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Augie said: I’m not an expert, but I think you pay a little more for that. Or is that massages? Well, I have coupons for those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, Marv's Neighbor said: Well, I have coupons for those! Is it a Groupon? Is that like a three..... never mind. I’m getting too personal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 It's a GROUP ON. Just now, Augie said: Is it a Groupon? Is that like a three..... never mind. I’m getting too personal.... It's a Groupe ON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Marv's Neighbor said: It's a GROUP ON. It's a Groupe ON. I didn’t mean to pry. Carry on with your personal life. And keep hydrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 "Bit player" is a huge stretch. Guy had a cup of coffee in Buffalo and they are making a movie bout it? Vern Troyer would be a more compelling film.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 31 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: It's a GROUP ON. It's a Groupe ON. Get your grope on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 7 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: "Invincible" was a "hit"? There were tons of hits in the movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/vernon-turner-nfl-letter-to-my-younger-self This is the letter Vernon Butler wrote for the players tribune (for those who can’t read the Athletic article). What a story. I highly recommend reading it. It’s a tear jerker though... Edited July 26, 2018 by BillsFan4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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