Conlan58

My being sorry is in reference for your thinking the Refs had any kind of real effect on the outcome of the game. I don't need to be forgiven that you choose to ignore the obvious shortcomings in play calling and execution, but thanks champ.

Um, the referee "called" it a touchdown by putting both hands vertical signaling touchdown... but was quickly corrected. I never said it was a penalty. It was a call. I cannot believe anyone is even bringing officiating into the discussion on why the Bills lost.

That was on drive #1... where was that creative play calling on the rest of the drives? Also, the best coaches keep that kind of play up their sleeve for when it really matters, and don't need to rely on that in a wild card scenario. See: Philly Special.

Sorry, but the only call that was suspect at best was in the Bills favor when they were given the touchdown on the kickoff.

I actually think for the most part they did a good job of letting the players play. The call on Ford was rough, but according to the rule book, was a correct call. I think that was the only instance that they neglected to let the players play. Even that challenge for PI could have gone either way, but they let it slide even though Hopkins was wrapped up with the left hand as the right hand knocked the ball away. Being up 16-0, the Bills should have never allowed this game to get to the point where people are over analyzing every call or non call. This was 100% on the Bills, not the Zebras. Homerism at its finest here... #1 there wasn't an eligible receiver anywhere near the pass. #2 offensive linemen are not eligible receivers unless they report as such, and for one to be the first to touch a thrown pass, constitutes illegal touching. Take off the blinders or rose glasses and it is plain as day. Unreal.

Ah, yes, good. This hasn't been discussed in 17 other threads. But in a serious note, I pin 90% of this loss on Daboll, and 10% on McDermott for not demanding more of Daboll late in the game.

Allen could not have put up a better ball there. Hope that isnt the difference at the end!

Why bother? There wont be any bills playing...

Lee. Smith.

In the words of my smarter than yours 1-year old... Hey ay ay ay!!!

My mouth began to water earlier this week when reading this and all the Beef on Weck posts... I couldn't come up with the right rolls in time, so it's homemade wings and pizza fingers for me!! Also... IPAs and Blue Lights!!

I have lived in Maine for the past 20 years. I held seasons with a friend from utica for 2 years, and have made the trip down for at least 1 game every since since I turned 19 (32 now). It is a 10+ hour drive, and can get costly when you consider gas, tolls, tickets, parking, hotel, duffs or anchor bar, etc... But let me tell you this. My wife and I went to the Bills game a couple weeks ago in New England and it was completely lame compared to a game at the Ralph. Lame tailgating with no tents allowed, lame banter from obvious bandwagon fans, and a lame stadium experience... people were not even yelling for their team!! Well worth the trip and added expense to experience at least one home game every year, and I cannot wait until my boys are old enough to bring them! It is nice, however, not having to wait in line to get a beer or take a piss. It is also nice having a halftime quickie without worrying about being arrested, rather that the boys will wake up from their nap. If we lived in WNY again, seasons would be a must. No other team has the same experience and atmosphere IMO. Go Bills!! There is only 1 New York team, and if you happen to get lucky while channel surfing around 4:30 today, you can catch them in the playoffs on TV!

I was in section 112 for this game. While the general chatter around me lacked basic football knowledge, my wife and I never felt like people were being over the top. Sure, plenty of comments were made, harmless especially since some made me laugh at how uninformed some people were... curious to know which sections you guys were sitting in?

What uh.... the *****?

The man gets paid millions to climb the ladder and make that catch. It hit both hands - thats a damn drop.

Thats at least the 3rd 1st down drop this game, and that led to a turnover. Pathetic.

You're excited?! Feel these nipples!

I dont really recall two straight weeks of just about every other wild card contender losing, but ok. I dont really recall two straight weeks of just about every other wild card contender losing, but ok.

Unbelievable how much help the Bills have gotten this year... I can not recall the last time the majority of games in the league went to the Bills favor.

I honestly dont know what to do witb myself until 8:20. I can't wait!

Coach getting caught up in the moment. Doesnt bode well for playoff clock management...

Is our QB seeing Ghosts?

I didnt realize he would jump 5 chapters in one ***** drive

Looks like daboll found the right chapter in the playbook for this drive.

Betcha Yeldon returns that farther