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643 National Championships.

Oh, pure speculation, but I am calling it first. Mike Leach will be the new HC of the Raiders. Leach does have a fascination with Pirates.

You need to get out of the St. Augustine area, and travel in the deep south a little more. As the map shows (the one being linked more than once in this thread), the debate is not about pop vs soda, it should be pop vs soda vs coke. Besides, when somebody asks for a Kleenex, would really expect somebody to say "Sorry, all I have are Puffs"?

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What reactions? The only things we have been subjected to are rumors and pure speculation. There are very little amount of facts floating around. The Raiders made the SB in 2002, and have been terrible since. Yes, worse than Buffalo. Not a single winning season since then. Hell, even the Bills generated a winning season since 2002. I will agree with the ownership issues. Ralph's age has to be a major concern. When he dies, nobody knows who the new owner will be, nor do they know where the team will end up.

IMO, Wilson is nowhere near as meddlesome as Davis, Snyder, or Jones. Any one of those 3 make Wilson look like a light weight. As for playoff appearances, the Raiders last made the playoff in 2002. Since then (with head coaches): 2002: 11-5 (Callahan) 2003: 4-12 (Callahan) 2004: 5-11 (Turner) 2005: 4-12 (Turner) 2006: 2-14 (Shell) 2007: 4-12 (Kiffin) 2008: 5-11 (Kiffin, Cable) 2009: 5-11 (Cable) I included the 2002 season because that was Callahan's first year. Talk about a coaching carousel. In comparison to the Raiders, the Bills are a "dream" job.

I think it was somewhere around the end of 2008 season, when Jauron was taking a lot of heat. First thing that popped into my head was "Gee, Trent, how many other NFL HC have you played for? Kind of like getting a Yugo as your first car, and then declaring it the best car ever made. Beginning to look that way.

So, an American citizen living on another continent cannot win, but a Mexican residing in Mexico can? Why do you hate America and it's citizens?

What about American citizens that are overseas, living and working, because of a job?

Love a poll that allows me to pick more than one answer. Why do people continue to think Volek is a possibility? The guy had a chance to compete for the starters spot, but he bailed. He chose to go SD to be a back up. I would like for the Bills to get McNabb. His best days may be behind him, but he would be serviceable for the next couple of years. During that time, the Bills could draft a QB, and develop the rook (along with Brohm).

Jauron did not relate well to the young guys? Are you kidding? Did you miss where Trent Edwards declared Jauron the best NFL head coach he has ever had? For over 3 years, all we heard about was how the players loved Jauron. Jauron loved younger inexperienced players because they were more willing to buy into his crappy schemes, and believe his BS. He failed because he was a lousy coach.

Selfish.

Animal House, Caddy Shack, Porky's, American Pie, ...

Tubby is the new HC @ Tech. Should be interesting. Tubby is more of a defensive guy, but is willing to gamble offensively. During his tenure at Auburn, Tubby's offense have varied from a smash mouth power running to a wide open spread option. Tubby has stated he wants to continue the offensive style Leach has created. If he can pull that off, and install his style of defense, Texas Tech could become a major PITA to Texas and Oklahoma.

Actually, the word "coke" is used quite heavily through out the south. Yep. Waitress: Hey darlins', whacha drinkin'? Me: Cokes Waitress: What kind? Me: Coke Son: Dr. Pepper

Depends on the crime and the state. In Georgia, if you witness a murder, and fail to report it, the state can (and will) charge you with at least obstruction, possibly manslaughter/murder, or something in between.

Bravo! You captured the essence, and brought it to life.

That's the question and problem. Are any of these QBs entering the draft worth a first round pick?

Insightful, musing, and thought provoking. Your best work to date.

<snicker> Sure you do.

You do remember the power struggle between TD and Cowher while they were in Pittsburgh? Cowher probably can envision it. Still doesn't mean he wants anything to do with it. Bills fans B word about Ralph firing Polian (yes, it was a stupid decision ), and being a meddlesome owner. Jerry Jones makes Wilson look like a child when it comes to meddling, and fired a 2 time SB winning coach just to prove a point of who was in control. Why would Cowher be "drooling" to land that job?

Flexible ... Is that what they are calling it now? And here I was thinking "incompetent, inconsistent, and retarded". Ouch.

Recent? Didn't the Reggie Bush part start 3-4 years ago? Edit: just read one of Lori's links. The NCAA has been aware now for almost 4 years.

I'm shocked, just truly shocked to find out that video was made by a booger picking delusional cow college fan. And like a typical Aw-Barn fan argument, it is filled with very selective pieces of information, inaccuracies, and half-truths. For those non SEC folks, I implore you to take any argument from any Aw-Barn fan regarding Alabama with a grain of salt. We are, after all, talking about a group of people who truly believe the SEC, the SEC officials, and even certain aspects of the NCAA are controlled by Alabama alum and boosters, and whose sole job is to find ways to "ruin" Aw-Barn, or to cover up for Alabama. Here is a great example of an Auburn fan: Linky Seriously, what kind of f***** up fan base toilet papers their very own town when they win?

Here's to #14 next year. And #15 the year after, #16 the year after that, etc ... In football, I would rather be hated and feared than loved and hugged. During the Bills glory years, who could forget the sign "We're back!!!! Deal with it America!"