***PetrinoInAlbany*** Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 - ---------- *** ODE TO THE QUARTER SEASON *** ------------------- - - - I entered this season with oh so much glee; -- A new year, let's forget two thousand and three. - The reasons that I had to have all this hope -- now taunt me and curse me; I feel like a dope. - - When in came Mularkey, from Pittsburgh no less! -- I thought now, with Gregg gone, we'll have some success. - The trick plays that Gregg liked and challenges failed -- would soon be replaced by clutch decisions nailed. - - I looked at our line now and though Ruben's left, -- I saw there potential, great desire and heft. - The fullbacks and tight ends that did make the team, -- suggested to me that running was the theme. - - I saw that we had a mature quarterback, -- a little slow footed but able to attack. - I said to myself, "Geez, he's just thirty-two" -- I thought of Jim Kelly and smiled over Drew. - - The draft went very well, at least in my eyes, -- Although, friends, Lee Evans was quite a surprise. - But when they took Losman, I said, "See? They're smart!" -- Benefit of doubt they had in my heart. - - I saw two great runners, two guns to be fired. -- "Run them to death," I said, "'til time has expired!" - Eric Moulds is still here, and he's the best in the game. -- And surely Josh Reed will step up and find fame..." - - But alas now the season is nigh quarter past; -- If it weren't for Miami, our offense would be last! - Mularkey's a bum now is what people say, -- and this line can't get out of its own damn way! - - We're putting up just ten points every game. -- Best player's our punter, and that's just a shame. - What of Lee Evans whom I pause to remember? -- Oh, wait, that's right ... They just don't call his number. - - The two running backs who I thought would raise hell? -- They go at each other; that they do quite well. - Each says trade the other, no thought of the team. -- Like Ali and Frazier going at it they seem. - - And Moulds is just one guy; he can't do it all. -- And Josh Reed forgot how to catch the damn ball! - We can't pass, we don't block, we don't ever score... -- The bye is the reason we're not oh-and-four. -- - -------------- ***PetrinoInAlbany*** - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Now THAT's funny stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I laughed until I died ~ Rodney A delight in prose form (but still manly) ~ Hemingway An ode for the ages ~ Karl Groucho Marx The best I've ever read ~ Ralph Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Bravo ! Your best ever by a mile ! It brought to my face a smile ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLO Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 gotta love the artistic quality of these Bills fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in Livonia Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 A great effort as usual. No place but The Stadium Wall can you find the great Petrino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralVaBills Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I laughed, I cried. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIEHARD BILLSFAN Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 You hit the nail on the head Petronio. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I must now wipe the solitary tear from my eye. Bravo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Take a bow, PIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 PIA exhibits strong work! In poetry class, his talents don't shirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Great stuff, PIA! I love to see people with creative talent step up and do something fun about the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 bravo! your odes need no cowbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***PetrinoInAlbany*** Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 I laughed until I died ~ Rodney 62241[/snapback] Classic. Brutal, but classic. Rodney would love that one ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightRider Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Man I wished you posted more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Sorry... you're slipping. The old Petrino would have included THREE reviews of such a work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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