Archives for January 28, 2002

The Irish rock band U2 has a new video centered on a field goal kicker who misses a kick in the final seconds of a big game. Video director Joseph Kahn said it is based partly on Scott Norwood, the Buffalo Bills kicker who missed a potential game-winning field goal in the closing seconds of Super Bowl XXV. The ultimate indignity for Norwood, wouldn’t you say, being thrust onto video shelves between the bare midriffs and the trashy rap?

Strange that U2 would choose such a subject for a music video, but give them this — the title is appropriate. It’s “Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of.”

That is the story of Scott Norwood’s life, summed up in nine words.

‘Maxie, who indicated last week he’d like to return to Saskatchewan next season, said money changed his mind.’

‘Was it mere coincidence that the Bills announced the firing of offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard only moments before they revealed their expansion list?’

‘…he spent the past season playing in the Canadian Football League for Saskatchewan.’

‘Phillips, a former head coach with both the Broncos and the Buffalo Bills, had Fassel on his Denver staff in 1993-94. He is believed to be the leading candidate to replace John Fox, who became the head coach of the Carolina Panthers on Friday.’

‘Phillips has interviewed with Dan Reeves’ Falcons, but he appears to be the Giants’ leading candidate.’

‘Fassel worked in Denver with Phillips, who was fired a year ago as head coach of the Bills. Phillips could be an immediate front runner for the most important position on Fassel’s staff and Fassel may strike quickly, as there are other openings in the league and there will be competition for Phillips’ services.’