BADOLBILZ Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: I would like to hear from the Earl of Bud. Yeah I'm not the thread police but I wasn't aware we were starting threads for random tweets from every obscure Buffalo sports pseudo celeb. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Cos hockey sucks? I enjoy watching the Sabres in person once in a while, it's the thing to do in Buffalo. But on TV hockey mostly bores me. I think I'm an unusual sports fan because I am obsessed with football but don't care about any other sport. I went to a Bandits (local pro lacrosse team) game a couple years ago and was bored out of my mind. EDIT: I'll add that I only care about pro football. College football also bores me, I only pay attention to it as it pertains to the draft. Edited November 4, 2022 by HappyDays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 15 hours ago, GunnerBill said: If he said the world is round I'd become a flat earther. Easier to play hockey if if were. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, WotAGuy said: The early to mid-1970s were a great time to be a kid in Buffalo. The Bills, Sabres and Braves were all really good, full of great personalities and had success. Sal Maiorana wrote a book about it: https://www.amazon.com/When-Buffalo-Atop-Sports-World/dp/B085K6R2TR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3TUHUQX1SPFZ3&keywords=sal+maiorana+books&qid=1667509215&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=sal+mai%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1 Some of us are still around who remember...and who actually went to the games, to know how good Bob McAdoo was. Spoiled time for us. OJ's 2,000 and league mvp in 73, Sabres in the finals in 74-75, Mc MVP in 75. Good stuff. Good memories. Edited November 4, 2022 by dollars 2 donuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 16 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Cos hockey sucks? Well the last 12 years or whatever SABRE hockey sucked😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 On a serious note, while I don't enjoy hockey and I don't really care about the Sabres it is nice for them and for those of you that are Buffalonians and support both teams to see them get off to a decent start. I believe they are now "doing a Bills" and are in possession of the longest playoff drought in the NHL, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 13 hours ago, TheBrownBear said: Surprised to see the hate for hockey. Guessing GunnerBill has never been to a game in person. It's the best live sports viewing experience of them all, in my opinion. And this is coming from someone who never played more than after school street and pond hockey as a kid. I agree..Hockey in the Arean is better than Football at the stadium IMO. The tailgating and gameday festivities of football are superior but the actually watching the game live Hockey is better. Football I prefer to watch on TV I can see more, where at the stadium I can't make out much of details, and with DVR I can analyze a foot ball play>>>Watching hockey on TV is tougher because you have forced focus of camera angles. At the Arena you can see a play develop which is usually outside the cameras focus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 16 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Cos hockey sucks? Is this the spot where somebody makes a kickball joke? Asking for a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 minute ago, eball said: Is this the spot where somebody makes a kickball joke? Asking for a friend. It might be. But that would be ill advised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 9 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: Yeah I'm not the thread police but I wasn't aware we were starting threads for random tweets from every obscure Buffalo sports pseudo celeb. Wish Clip Smith was still around to quote. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: On a serious note, while I don't enjoy hockey and I don't really care about the Sabres it is nice for them and for those of you that are Buffalonians and support both teams to see them get off to a decent start. I believe they are now "doing a Bills" and are in possession of the longest playoff drought in the NHL, correct? Correct. 2nd-longest active drought in the four major professional sports, too, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 19 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Are the Sabres still a thing? That's cute. Yeah they are. Kinda like your message board scouting reports. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Just now, Beast said: Yeah they are. Kinda like your message board scouting reports. Yep. If I got stuff wrong as often as the Sabres I'd probably be coaching them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 3 hours ago, GunnerBill said: It might be. But that would be ill advised. Almost as ill advised as mocking the Buffalo Sabres and hockey on a Buffalo (fan) forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, eball said: Almost as ill advised as mocking the Buffalo Sabres and hockey on a Buffalo (fan) forum. Nah. Hockey sucks. And this is a Buffalo BILLS fan forum. Edited November 4, 2022 by GunnerBill 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I went through my prime sports consumption period as a kid from the late 80s and most of the 90s... It was so good back then. The Bills were always in the conversation for the Superbowl. The Sabres were actually a star-studded team before Hasek (I remember in like 1992, were the Hockey Digest pick to win the cup)... but just were stuck in a division of death. Then the Hasek years. It seemed like it was just how it was supposed to be and would last forever. I remember Ralph Wilson quoted one time in that period, advising people to enjoy it because it wont last. We all know about the Bills drought. The Sabres have won 4 playoff series since 2001 (in the span of 2 seasons), and have only qualified 4x (and not in 11 years). If the Sabres can get going.... this will be awesome, as I believe the Bills are built for the mid and long term as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 minute ago, GunnerBill said: Nah. Hockey sucks. I’m curious. Why your distaste? And mind you, I played soccer all the way through high school so I know the game well. Comparing the two, hockey is infinitely more exciting and requires/showcases greater skill. Soccer is only the “world’s most popular sport” because all it requires is a ball and a field. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Just now, eball said: I’m curious. Why your distaste? And mind you, I played soccer all the way through high school so I know the game well. Comparing the two, hockey is infinitely more exciting and requires/showcases greater skill. Soccer is only the “world’s most popular sport” because all it requires is a ball and a field. Nah, you are entitled to be wrong, but you're wrong. My distaste with hockey has nothing to do with soccer though. I just find it insanely boring. As I do baseball. I have tried with both. Just think they suck. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Nah, you are entitled to be wrong, but you're wrong. My distaste with hockey has nothing to do with soccer though. I just find it insanely boring. As I do baseball. I have tried with both. Just think they suck. You are also entitled to your opinion, but it’s curious. Give me the choice of watching (live) a football game, hockey game, basketball game, baseball game, or soccer “match” and hockey finishes no lower than 2nd on the list. Soccer might beat out baseball but that’s it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf63 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 18 hours ago, RiotAct said: finally had the chance to buy a beer off him in 2021 at a Rays - Blue Jays game downtown. I was probably a lot more excited than I should have been 😂 Him and the Earl of Bud are Buffalo classics 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf63 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, eball said: I’m curious. Why your distaste? And mind you, I played soccer all the way through high school so I know the game well. Comparing the two, hockey is infinitely more exciting and requires/showcases greater skill. Soccer is only the “world’s most popular sport” because all it requires is a ball and a field. I played through college till I tore my ACL, coached for years had two daughters play at a high level and I tend to agree. Soccer takes skill, but few sports are more exciting than a playoff hockey game when viewed live. Edited November 4, 2022 by Meatloaf63 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorgus Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 15 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: No way man. You’re nuts! Hockey is one of the most exciting sports to watch, especially good playoff hockey. It’s so high paced, with constant change of possession. And physical. Is there anything better than a big open ice hit? Much higher scoring in this era too. So many exciting young players to watch. Unfortunately the whole CTE issue has hindered hockey's physicality much worse than football. Even a clean big hit leads to a fight and you never know who'll be suspended because the of the DoPS' infamous Wheel of Justice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 19 hours ago, CSBill said: The first New Years Day outdoor game at the Ralph was a classic. With the snow and overtime, it ended up being everything and more that the NHL could want. I don’t think any since then have matched the scene of that day. Was that the high water moment of hockey in Buffalo? I was in San Antonio at the time. The next work-day, a coworker said to me, "Wow, that game was awesome. From pregame to the end, Buffalo knocked that one out of the park." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 8 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Nah. Hockey sucks. And this is a Buffalo BILLS fan forum. It's a shame that your distaste for hockey took the focus of the thread away from it's original intent. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 On 11/3/2022 at 3:51 PM, LOVEMESOMEBILLS said: I think you need to watch some Sabres games from the mid 90s - the early 2000s. With Hasek in net and Rick Jeanneret on the play by play. That's the time period that sticks out for me. IMO RJ was one of the best play by play guys in any sport. He had so many catch phrases and memorable calls. A few of my favorites He shoots, he scooooooores!! Top shelf where momma hides the cookies! La-la-la-la-la-la-LaFontaine! Call a cop, he robbed him blind! May Day! We're going back to where Jimmy Hoffa is! More cheap shots than a Mexican Cantina! Man, I loved that dude. A playoff OT game where he seemed to carry the note of scoooooores as long as was humanly possible. Then there was a couple seconds of silence (catch his breath?). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 On 11/3/2022 at 4:55 PM, RobbRiddicksTDLeap said: Jesus, I remember my Dad buying beer from him at the War Memorial for Bisons game. “Buy a warm one from me, the next ones free!” The Conehead guarantee. He’s 100% correct. I get the same feeling every week watching the Bills with my son. The Glory Years have returned, and it’s sweet as honey. Love conehead. However... I once did indeed get a warm beer from him and the next wasn't free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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