Yoho Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Every year at this time, I am absolutley convinced that this is the year. No matter how bad we have been, I have been able to conjure up a scenario that takes the Bills over the top. " Maybe Ferragamo will regain his form with the Rams and Terry Miller is the real deal." "Maybe Dan Darragh will be the next small college QB to make it big time in the NFL and Mini-Max Anderson will show what he has shown in pre-season" "Maybe Rob Johnson and Travis Henry are our version of Payton Manning and Edgerin James" They haven't all worked out, but it sure is fun looking at the season though these rose-colored glasses. I feel sorry for those of you that can not conjure up a scenario where we go all the way this year. You may think of yourselves as realists, but you are missing out on a lot of the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Every year at this time, I am absolutley convinced that this is the year. No matter how bad we have been, I have been able to conjure up a scenario that takes the Bills over the top. " Maybe Ferragamo will regain his form with the Rams and Terry Miller is the real deal." "Maybe Dan Darragh will be the next small college QB to make it big time in the NFL and Mini-Max Anderson will show what he has shown in pre-season" "Maybe Rob Johnson and Travis Henry are our version of Payton Manning and Edgerin James" They haven't all worked out, but it sure is fun looking at the season though these rose-colored glasses. I feel sorry for those of you that can not conjure up a scenario where we go all the way this year. You may think of yourselves as realists, but you are missing out on a lot of the fun. 405441[/snapback] Yep, with ya 100%. Mini-Max, Bobby Burnett, who in the heck can stop Jim Nance etc., and the Magician (still the greatest athlete to wear a Bills uniform IMO). Cookie's "Lookie Lookie" pink Caddy convertible.. Ritchie Lucas and his lost contact lens. Ernie Warlick doing a sports report on B&W tv and hitting the counter and busting up a bottle of the sponsor's product (Simon Pure beer) as he made a point with those huge hands of his.. Tom Day visiting Buffalo public grade schools and hoisting us 90-pounders in the air with one hand, What fun - no endless we-are-getting-screwed hand wringing, no in-depth analysis or finding fault down to the atomic level. Just rah if we won and boo if we lost and well just you wait till next Sunday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Ernie Warlick doing a sports report on B&W tv and hitting the counter and busting up a bottle of the sponsor's product (Simon Pure beer) as he made a point with those huge hands of his.. Tom Day visiting every one of the 88 Buffalo public grade schools. 405560[/snapback] Funny you should mention that...I was just recently back in Buffalo for a few days and spent an afternoon with Tom Day's family (it was his ex-wife's birthday), and wouldn't you know it, Ernie Warlick came over for a few minutes. He still remembered me from when I was a little boy. What a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Day's nickname was "Tippy", IRRC. Nice to hear about Ernie Warlick. He bought a long-defunct Henry's Hamberger franchise on Main Street after he retired from the Bills. If ancient memory serves, it was a succesfsul venture - good location and folks knew it was Ernie's place. He was a well-liked man in town for good reason. His good heart was bigger than his big hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Day's nickname was "Tippy", IRRC. Nice to hear about Ernie Warlick. He bought a long-defunct Henry's Hamberger franchise on Main Street after he retired from the Bills. If ancient memory serves, it was a succesfsul venture - good location and folks knew it was Ernie's place. He was a well-liked man in town for good reason. His good heart was bigger than his big hands. 405568[/snapback] Tippy's right...his son and I were going through some of his old memorabilia when I was back. He had some great pictures of his dad in action, a couple with him sacking Joe Namath. Very cool stuff. He also had some great pics of OJ back in the day, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Every year at this time, I am absolutley convinced that this is the year. No matter how bad we have been, I have been able to conjure up a scenario that takes the Bills over the top. " Maybe Ferragamo will regain his form with the Rams and Terry Miller is the real deal." "Maybe Dan Darragh will be the next small college QB to make it big time in the NFL and Mini-Max Anderson will show what he has shown in pre-season" "Maybe Rob Johnson and Travis Henry are our version of Payton Manning and Edgerin James" They haven't all worked out, but it sure is fun looking at the season though these rose-colored glasses. I feel sorry for those of you that can not conjure up a scenario where we go all the way this year. You may think of yourselves as realists, but you are missing out on a lot of the fun. 405441[/snapback] "maybe man-boobs is the second coming of bill parcells." great post. couldn't agree with you more (i did, after all, predict 16-0 in LA's pick'em contest). go bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykat Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Every year at this time, I am absolutley convinced that this is the year. No matter how bad we have been, I have been able to conjure up a scenario that takes the Bills over the top. " Maybe Ferragamo will regain his form with the Rams and Terry Miller is the real deal." "Maybe Dan Darragh will be the next small college QB to make it big time in the NFL and Mini-Max Anderson will show what he has shown in pre-season" "Maybe Rob Johnson and Travis Henry are our version of Payton Manning and Edgerin James" They haven't all worked out, but it sure is fun looking at the season though these rose-colored glasses. I feel sorry for those of you that can not conjure up a scenario where we go all the way this year. You may think of yourselves as realists, but you are missing out on a lot of the fun. 405441[/snapback] In the same light, troops heading over to Europe to fight in WWI also had similar hopes. Of course then reality sets in and all of a sudden in week 7 it's "not so fun anymore." Real fans care more about the actual results during the season, not all the hype in the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Tippy's right...his son and I were going through some of his old memorabilia when I was back. He had some great pictures of his dad in action, a couple with him sacking Joe Namath. Very cool stuff. He also had some great pics of OJ back in the day, too. Did Tom Day have a daughter by the name of Lenora? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well, I was just looking at our schedule and I can't see us losing to any of these teams this year. Can't wait to see the old fart Dolphins crying in their champaign when we go undefeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoho Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 In the same light, troops heading over to Europe to fight in WWI also had similar hopes. Of course then reality sets in and all of a sudden in week 7 it's "not so fun anymore." Real fans care more about the actual results during the season, not all the hype in the offseason. 405599[/snapback] Thanks for explaining who the "real fans" are. I guess the thousands of dollars over the years that I have spent watching Bills games does not count. Sorry but I love the off season and the hope for "maybe next year". Maybe you can explain for me, if I am not a "real fan", what am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Thanks for explaining who the "real fans" are. I guess the thousands of dollars over the years that I have spent watching Bills games does not count. Sorry but I love the off season and the hope for "maybe next year". Maybe you can explain for me, if I am not a "real fan", what am I? 405674[/snapback] Your too optimistic for this site, you must go!! The real fans whine about every little thing that happens and respond with posts like "Doomed" or "JP is gay." If your not going to attempt to be a comedian with no sense of humor, then as stated earlier "you must go." But Seriously, I cannot wait for the 11th!! Looking forward to a great year. And if not, I'll still be at the Ralph in December rooting for my team like a real fan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Did Tom Day have a daughter by the name of Lenora? 405609[/snapback] Yes, she was there too. His other daughter, Michelle, was there as well. We all knew each other growing up. Cool family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 In the same light, troops heading over to Europe to fight in WWI also had similar hopes. Of course then reality sets in and all of a sudden in week 7 it's "not so fun anymore." Real fans care more about the actual results during the season, not all the hype in the offseason. 405599[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 The best part about this year is that its not hard to get excited. We have a championship defense already, so if our offense can even manage mediocre... this team is going far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJBrown Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hell yea!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, Schlimiel, schlimazel, hasenpfeffer, incorporated. We're gonna do it! Give us any chance we'll take it, Read us any rule, we'll break it. We're gonna make our dreams come true. Doin' it our way! Nothing's gonna turn us back now, Straight ahead and on the track now. We're gonna make our dreams come true, Doin' it our way! There's nothing we won't try, Never heard the word "impossible." This time there's no stopping us, We're gonna do it! On your mark, get set, and go now, Gotta dream and we just know now. We're gonna make that dream come true. And we'll do it our way, yes, our way, Make all our dreams come true. And we'll do it our way, yes, our way, Make all our dreams come true For me and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight,Schlimiel, schlimazel, hasenpfeffer, incorporated. 406093[/snapback] Been popping the caps off a few Shotz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Been popping the caps off a few Shotz? 406099[/snapback] Just high on life, my friend. High on life. (I don't start on the shots until about 5:30.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Just high on life, my friend. High on life. (I don't start on the shots until about 5:30.) 406106[/snapback] Sooo...instead of drinking L&S's Shotz beer, you like Miller High Life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yes, she was there too. His other daughter, Michelle, was there as well. We all knew each other growing up. Cool family. Just great. I lived down the block from a Bills' legend, and I never even knew it. I think they lived on Woodmere on the opposite end of Millwood from me, but I never went to their house. I would just see Lenora in school and around the neighborhood from time to time riding her bike. I was in Lenora's grade in middle school. I remember her as an all around sweetheart of a girl. Yet another reason to regret my wasted youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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