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For those of you that get the hard copy version of SI, check out the page listing the voting brackets. It lists Rich Stadium, Buffalo, NY.

This thread is another hilarious example of why one should never post in real time as a game is in progress. I will publically admit that I turned off the TV when Dallas kicked the FG to go up 13-0. I'm kicking myself for it today. Be honest, who else shut it down when it looked like Dallas had it in the bag?

Absolutely, beat Atlanta and things are looking rosy again. Also, I'm sure it has already been posted somewhere here, New England currently has the tougest 5-game stretch in league history on their plate - and they're already 0-1!

Yes, yesterday was ugly. On the other hand, we're tied for first and our loss is against a non-conference opponent on the road. Add in the fact that, as bad as it was, it wsn't a blow-out. One or two positive plays could have gotten the Bills right back in the mix. Don't start washing your hopes for the season down the drain just yet. I'm willing to bet that JP will fare much better in round 2 on the road. Keep the faith!

May it help to know that many pet lovers feel your pain and have you and your wife in our thoughts.

That's crazy - somebody was asleep at the wheel on that one. I dropped them an e-mail and let them know that Buffalo is a bit South and West of where they have their dot.

I just got all set with my Sirius Radio (thanks again to all here who responded to my thread on the best way to get set up). They are currently running a contest - first prize is 2 tix to any NFL game for each week of the 2006 season. Also airfare for 2 and 1 night hotel for each game. That got me to thinking - If you won, would you give up Bills home games to fly elsewhere and see a game? How about the road games, would you just see the Bills play or would you take in other games? Are there any rivalries that you would consider a must see? BTW, the contest is open to anyone - no purchase necessary. Go to: SiriusContest If you enter and win, you'd better take me to at least one of the games - preferably one somewhere warm in December.

Jim Kelly and Marv Levy, although the smart money was on Taro Tsujimoto.

Here's wishing that the angels look over you and that this doesn't keep you from reaching any of your dreams.

The fullback that Da Bears cut has the perfect name for the position - Thump Belton. Maybe he should have laid his name on a few more tacklers. Also, I see that the Steelers cut St. Pierre who shredded us in the finale last year.

Am I the only one who has had these lyrics going through his mind the past 24 hours? My heart goes out to the tens of thousands of people displaced by Katrina. Tragically Hip Lyrics New Orleans Is Sinking Lyrics Alright! Bourbon blues on the street, loose and complete Under skies all smoky blue green I can't forsake a dixie dead shake So we danced the sidewalk clean My memory is muddy What's this river that I'm in? New Orleans is sinking man And I don't wanna swim Colonel Tom, what's wrong? what's going on? You can't tie yourself up for a deal He said, Hey north you're south shut your big mouth, You gotta do what you feel is real Ain't got no picture postcards, ain't got no souvenirs My baby, she don't know me when I'm thinking bout those years Pale as a light bulb hanging on a wire Sucking up to someone just to stoke the fire Picking out the highlights of the scenery Saw a little cloud that looked a little like me I had my hands in the river My feet back up on the banks Looked up to the lord above And said, hey man thanks Sometimes I fell so good, I gotta scream She said Gordie baby I know exactly what you mean She said, she said, I swear to god she said My memory is muddy What's this river that I'm in? New Orleans is sinking man and I don't wanna swim Swim!

Relax. Your streak of predicting the final record will end at one year. The Bills D is dominating. This team will do no worse than 9-7, and that would be a disappointment. JP will get better as the season goes on and the D and special teams will carry them until he finds a groove.

I posted the text because unless you are an AOL subscriber you won't be able to use the link. Is this guy in left field or what? So if Willis ends up with 1,800 yards and 15 TD's does that mean he's a fantasy bust because he didn't break 2,000 yards? What a tool! Busts and Sleepers Which Running Backs Are Fantasy Busts, Sleepers? By RICK KAMLA, AOL Busts It's time to continue our series on sleepers and busts with the bustiest backs. Willis McGahee, Bills: This listing is born of a few things that annoy me about McGahee. First of all, I hated that he talked about being the starter over Travis Henry after his first game back from injury. Second, he's talking about the 2,000-yard mark for 2005. Whatever. Finally, did you see McGahee jumping around and acting like an absolute tool during that offseason bowling tournament? Embarrassing. Hey, after what he went through with the violent knee injury and subsequent rehab, maybe he's earned the right to chirp a little bit, but McGahee is out of control. He's biting off more yards than his offense will chew this season with J.P. Losman learning on the job and left tackle Jonas Jennings playing in San Francisco. Tiki Barber, Giants: I love Tiki, but I don't trust Tiki. An every-other-year touchdown trend of 9 to 4 to 11 to 3 to 15 will do that to a guy. And Tiki is coming off career highs in rushing yards (1,518), total yards (2,096), and touchdowns (15), which screams Career Year Theory to me. I still think the 30-year-old back could make a run at 2,000 total yards, but his touchdown total might top out at eight. I know, I know, 1,800 total yards and eight scores is a nice season—but not first-round nice. Duce Staley, Steelers: I respect the hardheaded way Staley plays the game, but bust articles are not love fests. Right now, my job is to build a case against Duce in a court of law. So watch me. Strike one is the pending MRI on his ailing knee. Combine this injury with last year's hammy and the foot injury in 2000, and I am loath to make Duce my No. 2 back. Strike two against Duce is the fact that Jerome Bettis gobbles up every touchdown. Strike three came when Staley celebrated his 30th birthday in February. Duce, happy birthday and I'm sorry, because you're out on strikes. Fred Taylor, Jaguars: I know it's obvious to include Fraud, but it just wouldn't be a bust article without my literary go-to guy. (Freaks, my first kid's first semester is paid-in-full thanks to all the Fraudulent soliloquies over the years.) Believably, Taylor is injured again. This time he enters training camp rehabbing a surgically repaired knee. What's the bigger buzzkill: the fact that Taylor's touch-to-TD ratio was 100-1 a year ago or the fact his body has to heal on the job? Pick a buzzkill, any buzzkill. Just don't pick Fraud at drafts and auctions this summer. Chris Brown, Titans: I call this one: The Brown Frown. I had Brown tabbed as a bust even before the Travis Henry trade. And judging from the fact the trade was made, I'm guessing the Titans saw it the same way. Brown is an injury waiting to happen, has been since college. And after missing five games last season with a nasty toe injury, Brown broke his hand during an offseason practice. Who does that? Injury-prone players, that's who. Brown is going to get nicked again, Henry will win over the crowd on his first carry, and Brown is going to have a helluva time getting his starting job back. Michael Bennett, Vikings: I'm not exactly sure why Mike Tice is so intent on sticking with Bennett as the starter. After all, Bennett was a mistaken first-round pick during the Dennis Green regime, while Mewelde Moore is a Shanahan Special from the fourth round of last year's draft. Tice should be proud of his discovery and put Moore on display. Alas, it's all probably moot, as it's now a matter of when Bennett gets hurt again, and a matter of time before Mewelde is The Man in Minnesota. T.J. Duckett, Falcons: I've never been a big Duckett guy. I don't know, maybe it all started when the Falcons selected him over Ashley Lelie in the 2002 draft. Desperate for a talented wideout to grow with Mike Vick, the Falcons drafted Duckett about a month after throwing millions at Warrick Dunn. That's stupidity on a stick. Anyway, after three years in the pros, three things are clear about Duckett: he will get hurt, his yardage will stink, and he will get vultured by Vick. Again, Lelie would be entering year four with Vick. Oh, the possibilities…

Yes, it's Ryan that I'm speaking of. He has Tuberous Sclerosis which, thank God, doesn't affect life expectacy but does come with a host of other issues. Dr. Duffner, who treated Hunter, dianosed my son and Dr. Weinstock is his neurologist now. Children's is a great, great hospital with wonderfully skilled people, but it will rip your heart out. I'm sure that I speak for many parents when I say that I am so thankful for that hospital, but I wish I'd never have had to walk inside those front doors.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm taking it really hard as well. Aside from the time I spent with the Kellys, my son shares many of the same neurologists with Hunter. Having spent far too many days at Children's Hospital I know what a strain it is on a family. I just can't imagine what a big hole they are facing right now.

Thought you might enjoy my latest column. I'll never forget looking into his eyes and seeing the depth and beauty that were present there. Hunter's Legacy

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Just want to thank you Astro for the great video. I've been pulling them up at work today and have had a steady stream of people at my desk oohing and aahing. Thanks again for bringing camp to Wallers much better than the evening news does.

You didn't even mention the WORST Bill ever, hands down - Reggie Rogers. Reggie Rogers I believe Marv once said that signing Reggie was his worst HR move ever.

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Tampa won the Cup and the league promptly shot itself in the head. No real post here, just a lament for a once great sport that has somehow managed to make itself an also-ran to TV poker.

It took just two posts for the whole discussion to degenerate into XXX fantasies about the Jills. On a positive note, that's one post longer than I had my money on.

It's hard to post on topic this time of year, but I'll give it a shot. I wave my magic wand and you suddenly find yourself Bills GM for one 24 hour period. You have supreme power over all of the kingdom of Billsland, but there is one catch. You can only make one move during your reign at the top. You can sign a player, fire a coach, bench a veteran or put someone's name up on the Wall of Fame. It's your legacy, what's your move gonna be? Mine would be to tell my coaches that the 53rd spot on the active roster is all mine. I would then sign a 6' 9" guy with an 18" vertical off of an ABA or NDBL roster and designate him as my Kick Blocker. My reasoning is that even if he only blocks 2-3 balls during the season he's counted far more toward my objective of being a winning ballclub than a 7th LB would have.

For what it's worth someone sent me an e-mail with this nugget: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Found this on ebay. Bills Pennant Either someone went to the printers early or they're counting on bids from gullible Bills fans.