richNjoisy

Generally, I agree. One COULD ask why he has not taken them to a Cup in his tenure however. The obvious reply is, "how often has he been given the weapons"? So, I would like to see him be given a chance to lead a team with a very good squad (at least 2 or 3 major stars), along with decent defensemen. Here's hoping...... Actually, I think he HAS spoken about the team - how it has been managed in particular. Most of those quotes, I believe, came out in early December when the rumors first floated about him possibly purchasing the team. I don't think Golisano ever made comments about spending money to win a Cup (and in the case of Pegula I KNOW he said "Cups"). Golisano spoke mostly about his determination to keep the team in Buffalo which was met with well to say the least!!

I do not know the link, but there were even BETTER articles on Pegula written about a month ago. What I really loved was where he was describing his love for the Sabres (and the Bills, too, how he had season tickets for years, and went on to how, if HE owned the team, his goal would be to win CUPS (plural). made me woozy thinking about it.

just another story update again from ESPN: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6080304

worst set of calls ever. good old Sid Luckett was the ref that day

http://www.wgr550.com/sabrespace/9086770 and http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6071370

I agree - this is why I loved this mock draft. Fairley at pick 3 and Mallett in the 2nd round. I say, put it in the books!

yes, Mallett declared http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2011/01/06/ryan-mallett-declares-for-nfl-draft/ (one week ago)

I liked what I saw in the Bowl game. I know there are questions particularly about throwing under pressure but he appears to have a solid and accurate arm.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/571326-2011-nfl-mock-draft-first-second-round-predictions#page/34 Fairley AND Mallett? sigh

This is only a little thing, but I have noticed how the Bills offensive line the past several games has (apparently been taught by the coaching staff) pointed at (and touched when possible) any defensive player who crosses into the neutral zone before the snap of the ball. It is a RELATIVELY new rule where a defensive player can be called for "imitating the start of a play" where the old rule was the the defense could do basically anything and the offensive player could not even flinch. (neutral zone infraction) So, what the Bills linemen are doing is reacting to the encroachment and moving "in response" (oh my!) thus forcing the referees to huddle and then accurately rule that the defensive player caused the flinch EVEN THOUGH THE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN KNOWS THE DEFENSIVE PLAYER IS TRYING TO GET BACK ONSIDE BEFORE THE BALL IS SNAPPED. Now that the Bills are doing this, it is obvious. Smart training by the coaching staff -RnJ

http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=685416-chargers-moving-to-los-angeles-in-2012?

I know that blitzing Golden Boy is risky but only rushing 3 is the kiss of death. How was it that he could sit back there for up to 5-6 even 7 seconds waiting for receivers to come open? THAT was the "brilliant" defensive scheme the Jets DC came up with?? Can you imagine a Bills QB having that much time? sigh I hate the Cheatriots.

what particularly upset me was the OVERRULE of the on-the-field call plus the decision that "possession" occurred at the first instant when the ball was caught (inbounds) rather tha when the two players landed (out of bounds) and THEN why was it ruled a TD instead of 1st down Vikings at the 1? I also agree it was offensive Pass interference.

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2010/11/24/1834329/stevie-johnson-fined-5000-for-why-so-serious-celebration

Ummmmmm No One (or two or three) outguns you Mr. R. No one. I will consider the Bills WELL represented. As to your other comments, I was slow but now am sold on Fitzy - he has the brains, the guts, the resiliency and the "attitude" to be a NFL caliber QB. The high frequency of mis-throws cannot - IMO - be slam-dunked blamed on inconsistency. It might be that but could it be that he still needs to learn defenses AND one has to wonder how many (if any I grant you) of his INTs can be blamed on the WR's (not running the correct patterns OR on a lack of timing)? It seems obvious FINALLY that the Bills have their QB for the immediate future. Even if the draft a QB high next year, I do not think Fitzy loses his starting job for awhile. In the meantime, it will be interesting (and exciting) to see if Fitzy's INT numbers start to drop as he matures and as the line improves (I assume it has to start getting better next year......gulp) Go Bills! Slam the Steelers!

The Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent OT Kirk Chambers (Bills) today according to kffl.com

yep

Just so you know - if Poz had called time out - it would have been a 15 yard penalty. You can't call consecutive time outs without an intervening play. As to the actual play - SOMEBODY f-d up and it wasn't Poz - no way SHOULD the coverage have been him on Johnson by himself. So either the DC screwed up or a specific player blew the coverage.

I expect he must be or is expected to be KFFL.com is reporting the Bills expect him to play "spot duty" IF they deem he is physically fit to play. (per Chris brown)

My understanding is that there would be a draft. Underclassmen would have the option, of course, of not entering the draft but they would be risking injury at the college level by playing. I do not know if any of the drafted players would get paid anything but the owners might set up some system where contracts are signed with contingencies. I cannot see the draft order changing if an entire year is lost. Thus, the 2012 draft would have the same draft order as 2011 if a strike canceled out 2011 and then 2012 returned as per usual.

Texans | Aaron Schobel works out Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:28:33 -0700 Retired DL Aaron Schobel worked out for the Houston Texans Tuesday, Sept. 28, but decided to remain retired, according to NFL.com. "Part of me wanted to do it," Schobel said. "It wasn't meant to be. We couldn't agree on terms. They saw me for what I am today and not for what I can be. It's over." sooooooo aaron is out .....of....retirement ooops he's back in ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5581180 As the NFL continues to show signs of having trouble marketing itself, the prospect of a team moving from an established fanbase diminishes. Note in the article how the Oakland Raiders' home opener against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday will be blacked out too. California is not showing stellar interest in NFL game attendance that's for sure. I am sure, a 2011 Lockout will help matters

Grant is now gone for the year

The update is that Grant is gone for the year. (kffl.com) Packers | Ryan Grant done for the year Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:51:30 -0700 Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant (leg, ankle) will miss the rest of the season with right leg and ankle injuries, according to FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer. Grant will be placed on the Injured Reserve list. ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Grant will have surgery to fix a torn ligament in his ankle that will have him on crutches for 10 to 12 weeks. He will also have a screw inserted into his lower leg to help the injury heal, according to NFL.com's Steve Wyche.

I, too, spoke with Kenny on Sunday - at that time he said he would be moving to the RV Lot but it sounds like he is considering other options. I thought hammer's would be great but I suppose Kenny's concerns are valid. I don't know - it angers me with all the new gestapo-like tactics going on and accelerating. Tailgating is a huge part of the experience and the Bills are playing with fire if they mess around with it like they are doing. I understand the Bills concerns when it comes to drunken driving after the game but the Tailgating prior to the game - with the exception, I suppose of the risk of fires, is not much of a risk IMO and Kenny's is a Landmark Tradition. Screwing with that is just plain stupid. I can't imagine a Jimbo-owned team messing with this. Perhaps I am wrong though. It sounded to me like the Bills are planning on assigned spaces next year. No first come first served?? What a nightmare. On another note - and there is a second thread discussing fan behavior already - I have been to a lot of Bills losses going back to the early 70's but I have never been so disappointed in fan behavior as I was last Sunday. I sit in section 311 - I get my season tickets through Hammer - until Hammer showed up I did not know ANYONE which means either the tickets were sold to others or the season tickets have changed hands. Fine but these newbies did not make hardly any noise. One guy actually told me to stop pounding on the seats because it was annoying his girlfriend. That is the closest I came to telling a fellow Bills fan to F-off ..... I was thinking, "Are you nuts! It's third down for the opponents. Take your girl to the f-ing movies...this is a Bills game!" Well, fine, I found other seats to pound on on the other side (behind my wife!). Meanwhile, to some of the "fans" they spoke like the game was over at halftime when it was 10-3. Try watching the Bills lose 20 in a row to the Fish. They woke up after the Parrish TD (big wow). I beseech all of you to make some noise and lots of it at the JETSsucksuckssucks game in three weeks. I won't be back until the following week (Jacksonville). Go Bills! -RichNJoisy