smokinandjokin Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I recently noticed that Roscoe Parrish will be sporting #11 for the Bills. It made me very nervous as I assumed this is the one cursed number in the Bills 1-99. I was born in 1978, so maybe there are some other numbers which brought out the worst in players. But for #11, I cite Norwood, Bob Johnson, and Bledsoe...nuff said.... Any other #11's who didn't get it done? Will Roscoe reverse the curse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Didn't David Humm wear #11? Or was it Dan Manucci? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 The complete list of #11s, beginning with their very first draft choice/QB bust: Richie Lucas, Spike Jones, Fred Besana, Dan Manucci, Joe Dufek, Scott Norwood, Rob Johnson, Drew Bledsoe, Roscoe Parrish. Run away, Roscoe, run away..... Other numbers? Mark Campbell is trying his best to dispel the Curse of Friggin' Lonnie hanging over the #84 jersey. And a few years back, OT Ken Jones actually changed numbers because he believed the refs were targeting his #72 for holding calls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 The complete list of #11s, beginning with their very first draft choice/QB bust: Richie Lucas, Spike Jones, Fred Besana, Dan Manucci, Joe Dufek, Scott Norwood, Rob Johnson, Drew Bledsoe, Roscoe Parrish. Run away, Roscoe, run away..... Other numbers? Mark Campbell is trying his best to dispel the Curse of Friggin' Lonnie hanging over the #84 jersey. And a few years back, OT Ken Jones actually changed numbers because he believed the refs were targeting his #72 for holding calls... 369117[/snapback] Boy does "holding on #72" bring back some serious memories. How many times did we hear that in the early 80's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Boy does "holding on #72" bring back some serious memories. How many times did we hear that in the early 80's? 369160[/snapback] That, and "offsides, #76 defense". They should've taped the stadium announcer saying those two phrases, and just replayed the tape whenever necessary - would've saved some wear and tear on the guy's voice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 The complete list of #11s, beginning with their very first draft choice/QB bust: Richie Lucas, Spike Jones, Fred Besana, Dan Manucci, Joe Dufek, Scott Norwood, Rob Johnson, Drew Bledsoe, Roscoe Parrish. Run away, Roscoe, run away..... Other numbers? Mark Campbell is trying his best to dispel the Curse of Friggin' Lonnie hanging over the #84 jersey. And a few years back, OT Ken Jones actually changed numbers because he believed the refs were targeting his #72 for holding calls... 369117[/snapback] Always liked Spike Jones, when I was a kid, you had to like anybody named Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 The complete list of #11s, beginning with their very first draft choice/QB bust: Richie Lucas, Spike Jones, Fred Besana, Dan Manucci, Joe Dufek, Scott Norwood, Rob Johnson, Drew Bledsoe, Roscoe Parrish. Run away, Roscoe, run away..... Other numbers? Mark Campbell is trying his best to dispel the Curse of Friggin' Lonnie hanging over the #84 jersey. And a few years back, OT Ken Jones actually changed numbers because he believed the refs were targeting his #72 for holding calls... 369117[/snapback] GREAT work, Ms. Information ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Have media guide, will travel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Have media guide, will travel..... 369182[/snapback] Like your laptop, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 A dark-horse nominee for this honor, with three good reasons for inclusion: #5. Reason #1 - Booth Lusteg, K, 1966. Once missed three of four FGs in a game against the Chargers (including a potential game-winning 23-yarder with 6 seconds left), then was beaten up by irate fans while walking home from the game. Career stats (from four teams in four seasons): 35-75 FGs (46.7%), 97-101 XP. Reason #2 - Vince Ferragamo, QB, 1985. My nominee for all-time worst season by a Bills QB - 51.9% completion rate, 5 TD passes, 17 INT, 50.8 QB rating. They didn't even wait until the end of the season to cut him. Reason #3 - Cole Ford, K, 1998. The former Raider (and Bills kickoff specialist, for one forgettable game in 1998), Ford was arrested after a drive-by shooting at Sigfried and Roy's house. He's since been found incompetent to stand trial, and is undergoing treatment at a mental health facility in Nevada. Joe Rheem, the kicker from K-State, is currently listed with #5. Nothing personal, Joe - but please change your number before it's too late..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 A dark-horse nominee for this honor, with three good reasons for inclusion: #5. Reason #1 - Booth Lusteg, K, 1966. Once missed three of four FGs in a game against the Chargers (including a potential game-winning 23-yarder with 6 seconds left), then was beaten up by irate fans while walking home from the game. Career stats (from four teams in four seasons): 35-75 FGs (46.7%), 97-101 XP. Reason #2 - Vince Ferragamo, QB, 1985. My nominee for all-time worst season by a Bills QB - 51.9% completion rate, 5 TD passes, 17 INT, 50.8 QB rating. They didn't even wait until the end of the season to cut him. Reason #3 - Cole Ford, K, 1998. The former Raider (and Bills kickoff specialist, for one forgettable game in 1998), Ford was arrested after a drive-by shooting at Sigfried and Roy's house. He's since been found incompetent to stand trial, and is undergoing treatment at a mental health facility in Nevada. Joe Rheem, the kicker from K-State, is currently listed with #5. Nothing personal, Joe - but please change your number before it's too late..... 369207[/snapback] Didn't Mike Mercer wear #5? The kicker who made us forget Pete Gogolak (who wore #3)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 The complete list of #11s, beginning with their very first draft choice/QB bust: Richie Lucas, Spike Jones, Fred Besana, Dan Manucci, Joe Dufek, Scott Norwood, Rob Johnson, Drew Bledsoe, Roscoe Parrish. Run away, Roscoe, run away..... Other numbers? Mark Campbell is trying his best to dispel the Curse of Friggin' Lonnie hanging over the #84 jersey. And a few years back, OT Ken Jones actually changed numbers because he believed the refs were targeting his #72 for holding calls... 369117[/snapback] Thanks. . . . so did Humm wear #10? I remember he was left-handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Thanks. . . . so did Humm wear #10? I remember he was left-handed. 369244[/snapback] Yup. But Mike Mercer wore #7. Complete list for the dreaded #5: Lusteg, George Jakowenko, Carson Long, Nick Mike-Mayer, Fred Steinfort, Ferragamo, Rick Partridge, Kerry Brady, Brad Daluiso, Ford, Travis Brown. I see Brown is still wearing #5 in Indy. Maybe it'll work better for him out there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Yup. But Mike Mercer wore #7. 369250[/snapback] Absolutely right. How could I forget a thing like that . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs mike Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Without being objective and looking at actual statistics I'll always think of Dan Darraugh as the worst qb in Bills history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Mike-Mayer wasn't so bad. We had Jakowenko? Damn, poor guy must have been tortured as a kid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkwwjd Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I remember Joe Dufek wearing #19 ... not to major on the minutia ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 That, and "offsides, #76 defense". 369168[/snapback] Boy isn't that the damn truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Reason #2 - Vince Ferragamo, QB, 1985. My nominee for all-time worst season by a Bills QB - 51.9% completion rate, 5 TD passes, 17 INT, 50.8 QB rating. They didn't even wait until the end of the season to cut him. 369207[/snapback] He had to wear a single digit number so there would be more room for his crib sheets. I know he had one taped from his elbow to his wrist but as the years go by I start to think of him with plays written all over his jersey, pants and socks. He might have had his name taped somewhere where he could see it, too, in case he forgot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I remember Joe Dufek wearing #19 ... not to major on the minutia ... 369733[/snapback] He did... but he wore #11 first. He's listed with both numbers in the all-time roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkwwjd Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 cool. Dufek, sounds more like an insult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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