Greg de'Ville

Hello folks. I've been "off the board" the past two weeks for vacation and to attend a job-related conference. But I wanted to inform you that I received word about 9:45 Friday evening that my Dad passed away. And while I mourn his passing, I feel truly blessed that he was a mentor, a friend--simply the best Dad anyone could want, and that he was a special part of my half-century existence to date. The values and discipline he taught me have been and are being carried to the next generation in my family (my two daughters). And I'll be forever grateful for the times, good and bad, that we shared both as father and son and in family matters. He was special...and I'll always carry those memories of him. I believe in the hereafter--so I will see him again down the line. I'd like to relate a Bills story with you. Back in '66, my brother won a clothing store contest for an autographed football and two tickets to see the Bills play the Boston Patriots at the Old Rockpile. Now, my Dad knew that I'd be heartbroken if I could not go (my brother was 13 at the time to my 11). So, he went to the local Western Union office and wired the Bills' ticket office re: availability. Lo and behold, he secured an obstructed-view ticket (behind a pole) on the press box side of the Rockpile (the two seats we had were on the opposite side, astride the east end zone end line). Will never forget being parked in a sardine-confined lot across the street from the stadium...as well as the game itself (played on a Saturday night). Jim Nance ran amok, and Booth Lusteg couldn't hit the broad side of a barn (blew three makeable FGs). Wray Carlton scored the Bills' only TD in a 20-10 loss. I don't know when I'll be back with you, but take care all. Happy Father's Day (and if you get a chance, read Troy Vincent's Q&A on the BB board--good stuff).

2006--Detroit 2007--Dieami 2008--Phoenix (Glendale, new Cardinals stadium) 2009--Tampa

...agreed. Pass on RW, that's what a lot of QBs do anyway. He's toast.

...Frank Gorshin's distinctive hyena laugh still rings in my ear to this day. The Riddler was a great character--best if the Batman bad guys imho. "Riddle me this, my fine bat fiends..."

...Bo "knows" Idol. He's clearly in the driver's seat--it's his to win or lose. Carrie may edge out Vonzell for a finalist spot, but the clear favorite was established last night.

...record 142 straight tournaments ended at the Byron Nelson today. Lord Byron put together 113 straight until Tiger came along some 50 years later to break it. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writ...5/13/tiger.cut/

...another reason to dislike Pissburgh--Iron Sh__ty Beer.

...get off the crack, jack.

(whistle) Mabel (wink), Black Label, Carling Black Label Beer!

Current: Osama bin Laden, Kim Jong Il Past: Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin

...dishonorable mention: Koehler. Lake Erie pisswater. Tasted like puke.

...Bud. Mississippi River pisswater. Rots out your guts.

Domestic: Yuengling Lager Import: Labatt Blue

...yepper, Comrade Fedorov shipped to the gulag. Next week will be a toughie.

Of course, it's hard knowing whether to believe a guy who acts like its Mardi Gras every home Sunday at the Superdome. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/foot...a.ap/index.html