Another Fan Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 OJ ran for 273 yards in a loss to the Lions. I believe it broke the record for yards in a game at the time. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhqzVtwwKVg Unfortunately I’m not able to embed the video. I cant recall the Bills ever playing on Thanksgiving Day in my life. I googled it and discovered the 1976 game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Yep. Recall it well. As much as OJ is now a complete degenerate, I have never seen a better runner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Yep. Recall it well. As much as OJ is now a complete degenerate, I have never seen a better runner. my parents didn't watch football so I missed OJ. What do you think of Bo Jackson ? He was the best runner I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Remember this game; many on this board do not know the really bad years of 1968, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1985! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, Another Fan said: OJ ran for 273 yards in a loss to the Lions. I believe it broke the record for yards in a game at the time. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhqzVtwwKVg Unfortunately I’m not able to embed the video. I cant recall the Bills ever playing on Thanksgiving Day in my life. I googled it and discovered the 1976 game Pretty unforgettable performance in an otherwise nondescript conest. Gary Marangi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, vorpma said: Remember this game; many on this board do not know the really bad years of 1968, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1985! 84-85 were the worst 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: my parents didn't watch football so I missed OJ. What do you think of Bo Jackson ? He was the best runner I saw. Bo was great. I've seen many great ones over the years. I always tend to divide them into two types: more physical and more elusive. Bo, Earl Campbell and of course Jim Brown in the former group. OJ, Sanders, Sayers, Dickerson, and Dorset the latter. Then the guys kind of in between: Payton, Emmitt Smith, Thurman. if you want to pick one guy in the open field that could cut, elude guys, and run like the wind, it was OJ 5 minutes ago, vorpma said: Remember this game; many on this board do not know the really bad years of 1968, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1985! Can you imagine if this board existed for those years? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, vorpma said: Remember this game; many on this board do not know the really bad years of 1968, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1985! Absolutely Horrendous Football in those seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Just now, oldmanfan said: Bo was great. I've seen many great ones over the years. I always tend to divide them into two types: more physical and more elusive. Bo, Earl Campbell and of course Jim Brown in the former group. OJ, Sanders, Sayers, Dickerson, and Dorset the latter. Then the guys kind of in between: Payton, Emmitt Smith, Thurman. if you want to pick one guy in the open field that could cut, elude guys, and run like the wind, it was OJ many would say Barry was the most elusive? I wasn't his biggest fan because of the negative yards and short yardage situations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: many would say Barry was the most elusive? I wasn't his biggest fan because of the negative yards and short yardage situations. So many great ones. Sanders was incredible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, oldmanfan said: So many great ones. Sanders was incredible. my all time favorite was Mike Alstott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: 84-85 were the worst Really, incredibly bad, so when I read these ignorant posts about bad they really do not know! But look at the 1985 draft and the "process" that built a dynasty!! 12 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Bo was great. I've seen many great ones over the years. I always tend to divide them into two types: more physical and more elusive. Bo, Earl Campbell and of course Jim Brown in the former group. OJ, Sanders, Sayers, Dickerson, and Dorset the latter. Then the guys kind of in between: Payton, Emmitt Smith, Thurman. if you want to pick one guy in the open field that could cut, elude guys, and run like the wind, it was OJ Can you imagine if this board existed for those years? They would have breakdowns! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: my parents didn't watch football so I missed OJ. What do you think of Bo Jackson ? He was the best runner I saw. Bo was great, but his football career was too short, and even at his best, he wasn’t as good as OJ. There’s never been a better NFL back than OJ in his prime. And his first two years in the league were wasted with a moronic coach who refused to use him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 33 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: my parents didn't watch football so I missed OJ. What do you think of Bo Jackson ? He was the best runner I saw. He was constantly injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: 84-85 were the worst Met my wife in 84, got married in February, 1985. Not too long after she asked “why do you do this to yourself?” It was a fair question. The next generation carries it on. It may be genetic? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: He was constantly injured Still an amazing runner. I only recall the hip injury that ended his career. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Augie said: Met my wife in 84, got married in February, 1985. Not too long after she asked “why do you do this to yourself?” It was a fair question. The next generation carries it on. It may be genetic? You'll be rewarded in heaven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Augie said: Met my wife in 84, got married in February, 1985. Not too long after she asked “why do you do this to yourself?” It was a fair question. The next generation carries it on. It may be genetic? We went onto greatness and we are about to do the same. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Still an amazing runner. I only recall the hip injury that ended his career. Never forget Bo running over Brian Bosworth! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, vorpma said: Never forget Bo running over Brian Bosworth! Yep. Sooo disappointed in Boz , he was awesome in college and a dud in the pros. Similar to Katzenmoyer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Still an amazing runner. I only recall the hip injury that ended his career. Hurt often in college, Sports Ilistrated attacked him with a cover touting a Division 2 RB as more deserving of the Heisman great athlete, could swing a bat as well, shame he was always hurt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: Hurt often in college, Sports Ilistrated attacked him with a cover touting a Division 2 RB as more deserving of the Heisman great athlete, could swing a bat as well, shame he was always hurt what back was that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Augie said: Met my wife in 84, got married in February, 1985. Not too long after she asked “why do you do this to yourself?” It was a fair question. The next generation carries it on. It may be genetic? Edit because I’m anal about certain things: Our first date was late ‘83, she invited me to her office holiday party, She generally makes very good decisions, but nobody’s perfect! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: what back was that ? A nobody SI was being grossly cynical in attacking Bo favre was diagnosed with the same hip problem and it damaged his prospects at first 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I definitely remember watching that game at the family Thanksgiving gathering at Grandmas house. Everyone was cheering on OJ and his great performance. One of my earliest memories of what it means to be a Bills fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, row_33 said: He was constantly injured And even when healthy, he split time with Marcus Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, mannc said: And even when healthy, he split time with Marcus Allen. The sports world lost out on a ton of potential from a great athlete Billy Sims was another who was gone way too soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Yep. Sooo disappointed in Boz , he was awesome in college and a dud in the pros. Similar to Katzenmoyer. My biggest disappointment was AJ Hawk, one of my all-time favorite college players. After him, I came to realize that you just can't trust high-motor lunch-pailers in the NFL anymore. As for that Thanksgiving game, I remember it. OJ was the greatest, THE thoroughbred of RBs. Edited November 23, 2018 by Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Rico said: My biggest disappointment was AJ Hawk, one of my all-time favorite college players. After him, I came to realize that you just can't trust high-motor lunch-pailers in the NFL anymore. As for that Thanksgiving game, I remember it. OJ was the greatest, THE thoroughbred of RBs. Nothing close to Juice at RB in Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Rico said: My biggest disappointment was AJ Hawk, one of my all-time favorite college players. After him, I came to realize that you just can't trust high-motor lunch-pailers in the NFL anymore. As for that Thanksgiving game, I remember it. OJ was the greatest, THE thoroughbred of RBs. AJ Hawk had a solid career. I never thought he was to go be great so I wasn't disappointed. Can't give up on lunch pail guys, look at Kyle and Harry. Look at how many athletes flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: AJ Hawk had a solid career. I never thought he was to go be great so I wasn't disappointed. Can't give up on lunch pail guys, look at Kyle and Harry. Look at how many athletes flop. I wanted him on the Bills so bad. It was obvious on draft day that it wasn't going to happen, but then I was steaming when we traded up for friggin' Pos instead. Thanks, Marv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNT750 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: OJ ran for 273 yards in a loss to the Lions. I believe it broke the record for yards in a game at the time. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhqzVtwwKVg Unfortunately I’m not able to embed the video. I cant recall the Bills ever playing on Thanksgiving Day in my life. I googled it and discovered the 1976 game They played on Thanksgiving Day in 1961, '64, '65,'66,'68, 1976, and 1994. In 1976 OJ had 1500+ yards in the season. Saban quit after a 2-3 starter and Jim Ringo went 0-9 for the balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 29 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: I definitely remember watching that game at the family Thanksgiving gathering at Grandmas house. Everyone was cheering on OJ and his great performance. One of my earliest memories of what it means to be a Bills fan. OJ was all we had! 11 minutes ago, PUNT750 said: They played on Thanksgiving Day in 1961, '64, '65,'66,'68, 1976, and 1994. In 1976 OJ had 1500+ yards in the season. Saban quit after a 2-3 starter and Jim Ringo went 0-9 for the balance. Played the Cardinals and won on Thanksgiving 1975! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 51 minutes ago, row_33 said: He was constantly injured Bo “Knows” this and is sorry about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Every time OJ touched the ball he was a threat to take it to the house . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Bo “Knows” this and is sorry about that! Bo had a few one of a kind baseball highlights like running along the outfield fence: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: 84-85 were the worst It got the team the only #1 draft pick they have had and Bruce Smith. Thank god for the rock bottom sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, Boca BIlls said: It got the team the only #1 draft pick they have had and Bruce Smith. Thank god for the rock bottom sometimes. Yep and Bill Polian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: It got the team the only #1 draft pick they have had and Bruce Smith. Thank god for the rock bottom sometimes. Not the Bills’ only #1 pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 hour ago, mannc said: And even when healthy, he split time with Marcus Allen. Al Davis had it out for Marcus back then. But what a combo at RB. It probably extended Allen's career. The best way I ever heard Bo described was someone saying when God made him, He broke the mold. Buffalo played on Thanksgiving 1994. A 35-21 loss the Lions, who were QB'd by none other than Dave Krieg: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199411240det.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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