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You know, I get the impression that most who say he does not belong, are probably too young to have really seen him play. Their commentary is usually just snarky, and without substance...we all know he isn't the greatest broadcaster, but that seems to cloud the opinion as to whether he belongs in the HOF. Turn on an NFL football broadcast any Sunday during the season, and you will be listening to the analysis of once great players, who are terrible broadcasters. Broadcasting quality is irrelevant. When Tasker was playing, he wasn't just a Bills "fan favorite", he was highly known and regarded across the league, even to casual fans.

Aw come on...he isn't that bad.

As long as there are special teams in the NFL, guys who excelled on special teams should qualify for the HOF. Tasker definitely excelled. I would have to go back and study all the games again (I am not going to) but I recall, at one point, somebody did an analysis of his impact on the Bills. Over the 4 Super Bowl seasons, he contributed plays that directly contributed the team winning about 9 games. For a guy who wasn't on the field that much, he was as productive and as impact-full as he could possibly be. People argue against kickers because the "barely break a sweat", but Tasker was very physical for a smaller guy. What gave him his biggest edge, however, was his situational awareness. He knew the game inside out, and was always aware. He was a brilliant player. I would definitely put him in.

I am not for yanking down every statue...except those that honor confederate traitors. Those statues are the ultimate attempt to erase the past, merely because it didn't fit the present. Those statues are earlier attempts to remove history so nothing can be learned from it. It is all a cycle...

No, essentially, Mueller said that there was so much obstruction at every turn, it was hard to prove anything... and it continues this weekend with SDNY. Can't wait to see Barr get roasted.

Carrie Fisher may have been a little older than 16

Good-time Lumpy's got the blues....behind every bully is a big cry-baby!

I don't think they are pissed at all...

That is Neil for you! Apparently there is an import CD available. Maybe it comes out at a later date.

Sadly, current living situation has made setting up my turntable less than practical. No CD release for "Homegrown", so I haven't heard it yet. Something to look forward to!

When someone says Dylan is "overrated", I just nod politely, realizing they don't know what they are talking about.

I have listened to it five times today! Probably my two favorite Dylan albums...but "Desire" is distinctly different from "Blood On the Tracks", to my ears.

At first glance, I thought this was a bunch of New England Patriots fans!

Well, Texas did play a pretty big (dubious) role in Juneteenth..

President Pile of *****!

Trump is a pile of *****...enjoy yourself.

That is a pretty big caveat. I don't like this news, and the state of the Sabres is depressing... but some of the comments I see in reference to the Pegulas' ownership of the Sabres (not necessarily here, but on other social media platforms) seems pretty short sighted. They have made some bad decisions, and spent unwisely...but they have always had their heart in the right place..and that matters to me. What happened this week with the mass firings looks bad (especially the Rochester situation..that was going well), but are in some ways understandable. Virtually every money stream the Pegulas have has been very adversely affected by COVID19. The Sabres, who won't be playing for almost another year most likely, are a financial drain on them (no matter who is to blame for their foibles) when they can't afford it.

If that is true Promo (and I am not necessarily disagreeing with you) do we know if the NHL gave any thought to throwing the Pegulas a bone, and using Harbor Center/Keybank arena as one of the hub cities for their proposed return for the 2019-20 playoffs? It would seem to have an ideal set up...and we know Buffalo is a strong American NHL city.

I had season tickets from 1980 to 1987. My timing has always sucked!

The 1982 season was only 9 games. At the time I remember thinking it was silly to have a season...but if the Bills had won the Super Bowl that year (instead of the Redskins) I am sure I would have enjoyed the hell out of it...

Certainly.

RIP James Hand. The real deal...

That would certainly make the perfect statement.

I was just addressing aristocrat (ie: elite white guy) tired trope that all of these guys are stupid. Besides, if you ever dare venture to PPP, it is proof that college degrees aren't necessarily good indications of intelligence.