Lurker Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 In addition to a lot of what's been posted, I'm convinced the weather played a role as well. I was at the game and even though it was in the low 30-degree range, watching the Oiler sidelines, you could just see them slowly seize up. Not unlike the 51-3 playoff game against the Raiders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane nelson Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 The Run & Shoot missed a running, burn down the clock game plan. That combined with good luck and bad calls they melted like Frosty the Snowman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Wacka said: The game was on TV but not in WNY. It wasn't sold out in time. Van Miller was my guide on the radio, if it was on TV I would have turned it off in the first half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I was there......sitting in front of Mr Wilson. (literally, if he spilled his drink, my back got wet). I had 4 seats ,but only used 3...my wife and my aunt. My memory of the game was Andre Reed beating Houston all second half...he got 3 or 4 TD's and maybe Kenny Davis got one. They almost lost at the end, but got it in OT I think. Right, not on live local TV...but, was replayed a number of times for the Buffalo market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Seasons1992 said: I thought I remember hearing that the Bills D switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 (or vice versa) at halftime. Wrecks Ryan calling in advice from his Morehead State defensive coordinator’s office / broom closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Triangle Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Crazy thing is, we didn't begin our comeback until about 9:00 left in the 3rd quarter, and scored 28 points in about 7 minutes. And we won without Thurman, Jimbo and CB! Some memorable sound bites/clips: "Pandamonia all over" (LOL) - Jeff Wright "We can overcome this" & "This is a team, *****!" - Darryl Talley "They don't want it! They don't want it!" - Mark Maddox "It's ours! B-lo (points to Buffalo on helmet)" - Carwell Gardner CB doing the Sanford & Son routine after one of our TDs. I was at the game, and admittedly, wanted to leave after the Bubba McDowell Pick 6. But my friend who drove refused to leave. Good call on his part! 5 hours ago, thebandit27 said: Buffalo got a LOT more physical on defense; started using LBs to batter Houston’s 4 WR set and throw off the timing of the R-A-S. Offensively, Kenny Davis’ hard-nosed running style was a better matchup against a Houston defense that played nickel and dime to avoid big plays. That, and a little bit of luck between the OS kick, the Beebe play, and Montgomery muffing a FG snap. No doubt the Bills got a few breaks, but a few plays prior to the muffed snap, a REALLY QUESTIONABLE roughing the passer call on Bruce negated a Bills INT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 11 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: I remember after the game, “May God Be with You” Frank Reich quoted bible scripture in the post game locker room interviews. He actually quoted from one of my favorite songs, "In Christ Alone" by Michael English. In Christ alone will I glory Though I could pride myself in battles won For I've been blessed beyond measure And by His strength alone I overcome Oh, I could stop and count successes Like diamonds in my hand But those trophies could not equal To the grace by which I stand In Christ alone I place my trust And find my glory in the power of the cross In every victory let it be said of me My source of strength, my source of hope Is Christ alone In Christ alone will I glory For only by His grace I am redeemed Only His tender mercy Could reach beyond my weakness to my need Now I seek no greater honor Than just to know Him more And to count my things but losses To the glory of the Lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 ANDRE REED was his name!!! (and we scored more points) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan_in_tx Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: It’s the offseason and it’s been slow on the NFL front, so a few weeks ago, I started watching the Bills-Oilers playoff game from 1993. I was floored at how awesome Houston looked in the first half. Moon was absolutely slinging it, and it appeared that the Bills DL couldn’t get anywhere near him. The Houston receivers were consistently winning matchups vs the Buffalo secondary. Basically it just looked TOO easy. Almost like some of the 2007 Bills defense trying to defend Tom Brady and Randy Moss. Here’s what I want to ask, because I couldn’t quite tell. From a schematic approach, what changed in the Oilers offense or with the Bills defense that allows the Houston offense to generate just 3 points in the second half? Also, it seems criminal that Moon and this offense never got a chance to player in a Super Bowl. They were a wicked talented offense with great talent at skills positions: WR: Jeffries, Givens, Slaughter, Duncan RB: Lorenzo White and Gary Brown. I forgot that in the following season, the team was in disarray coming off the playoff loss to the Bills but then rattled off 11 straight wins. The 93 team was even better and a legit SB contender, but they eventually were upset by Broadway Joe Montana. Still...man what a team. Actually I asked question about the last Bills Super Bowl XXVIII. If you watch that game Bills controlled the first half, missed a few opportunities but then looked totally lost in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 People talk about what a great coach Kevin Gilbride (Houston OC) was/is. Nope. They kept passing and stopping the clock. Bad coaching cost them that game in the fourth quarter. I watched it, and was baffled at the stupidity of the Houston game plan. Three-and-out with running plays would have run out the clock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, IDBillzFan said: After the Bills recovered the onside kick, I’ve always maintained that was the key play in that game. Hence one of the reasons I choose my avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, Another Fan said: I’ve always maintained that was the key play in that game. Hence one of the reasons I choose my avatar I think at the time it was referred to as a 'suicide onside' kick. Genuinely never remember seeing it before that game, and not sure we've seen it much since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 7 hours ago, auburnbillsbacker said: Was the game on tv? I seem recall it being a black out since the game was not sold out. I am certain this has been answered but yes it was a blackout......I managed to get my hands on a taped copy a few days later from a friend in Binghamton.....crazy they showed it down there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykay Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 6 hours ago, thebandit27 said: Buffalo got a LOT more physical on defense; started using LBs to batter Houston’s 4 WR set and throw off the timing of the R-A-S. Offensively, Kenny Davis’ hard-nosed running style was a better matchup against a Houston defense that played nickel and dime to avoid big plays. That, and a little bit of luck between the OS kick, the Beebe play, and Montgomery muffing a FG snap. I agree about the Bills getting more physical. I seem to remember that in the 2nd half the Bills went to their base D instead of using 5-6 DBs, which was common against the " Run & Shoot". It changed the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Hands down the CRAZIEST game I ever witnessed.....mostly. There were 4 of us.....our driver stayed put, 3 of us went out to the van and the end of the 1st half. Sat in the parking lot and laughed as the Bills comeback started. We knew the gate would be thrown open at the end of the 3rd so we planned on that. About 5 mins to go before that my buddy and his pregnant wife ran/stumbled by (she gave birth 3 days later!!) with him screaming get in the game! get in the game!!! We strolled up right as the 3rd ended.....security said we are opening the gate....please wait till we turn around b4 you enter.....we got razzed when we got back to our seat but we saw all but one 1/4! CRAZEE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Remember, there were about 800,000 fans at the game, i. e................ had claimed to have been at the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Just now, njbuff said: Remember, there were about 800,000 fans at the game, i. e................ had claimed to have been at the game. wished 10,000 of them would have bothered to buy a ticket, fans had packed it in for the 3rd SB run, couldn’t even sell out the game disgraceful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 i used my last bit of water blessed by a Eskimo medicine man.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Bills fans willed it to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 8 hours ago, fan_in_tx said: Actually I asked question about the last Bills Super Bowl XXVIII. If you watch that game Bills controlled the first half, missed a few opportunities but then looked totally lost in the second half. The Bills did well in the first half but they came away with just 13 points, including one very long FG. So the game was never that far away from Dallas. I wouldn’t call 13-6 and 35-3 equal situations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsintaiwan Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 21 hours ago, ALLEN1QB said: That combined with refusing to run the ball and take time off the clock. A deadly combination for sure. Aye, they ran the run and shoot and forgot the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 21 hours ago, row_33 said: Insisted on continually throwing the ball, running it a few times would have run the clock out Yes. Many don't remember DC Buddy Ryan actually physically attacking OC Gilbride on the sideline for not running the ball and burning clock. The surprise onside kick was also brilliant, saving the Bills a ton of time when it was successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 They got cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, Thurman#1 said: Yes. Many don't remember DC Buddy Ryan actually physically attacking OC Gilbride on the sideline for not running the ball and burning clock. The surprise onside kick was also brilliant, saving the Bills a ton of time when it was successful. I remember the Buddy Ryan incident A YEAR LATER IN A GAME VS THE JETS. Buddy Ryan wasn't with the Oilers for the Bills game. He was hired to fix the Oilers D AFTER the Bills took apart the Oilers D in the 2nd half of the comeback game. Edit: Here is the reason for the punch from 1994 The Sporting News Pro Football Guide: Houston became the 1st team since the 1972 Dolphins to win its last 11 games. The Oilers latest triumph was marked by a sideline scuffle between assistant coaches Kevin Gilbride and Buddy Ryan. Defensive coordinator Ryan threw a punch at Gilbride, his offensive counterpart after the Oilers, leading 14-0 at the time, attempted two deep passes in their own territory late in the first half instead of running out the clock. Quarterback Cody Carlson fumbled the ball on his second pass attempt to give New York possession at the Houston 18yard line. The Jets however, did not score. Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason when asked to assess the Oilers Super Bowl chances " I think the only thing that might hold this team back is if the coaches kill each other." For the record Houston beat the Jets 24-0 and then lost to KC in their 1st playoff game. Ryan only coached 1 year in Houston & then was hired as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals in 1994. Edited February 27, 2020 by Albany,n.y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Houston Oilers >>>> Houston Texans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoteam Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Not directly related, but living in TN and even though having friends who are Titans fans, I can't stand them ever since the Music City Forward Lateral. I was alive but not old enough to appreciate the comeback game. I will say its a shame for Houston that the Adams? Family (the Titans owner(s)) holds the "Oilers" name hostage from being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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