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That's fine. Don't start him, though. Don't pull the project and start the backup to win a few home games against the Jets and Dolphins. I'm not bashing him because he can't throw deep- he is what he is and the Bills knew that when they signed him. I'm just saying his style is not fun to watch, and playing him restricts progress for the young QB, the young RB, and probably the franchise as a whole. If the starter gets hurt, I'd feel pretty darn good about Holcomb coming in. But that's what he is and should be- a band aid, a relief pitcher- not a starter. This preseason should be equal snaps for Losman and Nall to duke it out for the starting job. Holcomb takes whatever snaps are left and is the #2. I am certain that right now he is better than Losman and Nall in several areas, but he's proven he can't consistently win in the NFL, and is no better than 8-8. If Holcomb's the opening day starter, say buh-bye to this season.

Why blitz? Isn't the purpose of blitzing to get the QB to release the ball early to a 'hot' read, thus making the passing game semi-predictable? Holcomb doesn't throw more than six yards downfield regardless; I'd rather keep my LB's in the box and pound the receivers when they catch those dink passes. I really want JP to be the starter, even if it means another 5-11 season. It's his third year- if we're 5-11 again and he looks like he did last year, it's probably time to move on. But I would be PISSED if I have to go to eight home games to watch rag arm Holcomb dink and dunk his way to a 21-25 159 yard 0 TD 1 INT performance. Not to turn this into a #21 thread, but the fact that McGahee ran for 1247 yards last year with that OLine and those QBs is a miracle in itself. Everyone dogs Willis for his 3.8 yd per carry average. I will agree, he didn't look like he had the 'burst' that makes special RBs special. But would it look so bad if he averaged 4.0 yds per carry (the minimum benchmark of an 'effective' RB)? That difference is 4 yards when spread over 20 carries (76 yds vs. 80 yds.) I don't think we were 5-11 last year because Willis didn't get four more yards per game.

Not true, at least in the City of Buffalo courts. First time offense is still a misdemeanor, no matter the breathalyzer results. Your BAC comes into play when trying to plea. If it is your first offense, you have no criminal record, and you did not damage any autos or property, and your BAC was .13 or below, the prosecution will offer a plea down to Driving while Ability Impaired (DWAI) which is a traffic infraction similar to a speeding ticket, not a misdemeanor like DWI. If your BAC is .14 or above, no plea is offered, and you will be arraigned for a non-jury trial where your penalty all depends on the mood of the judge. That's where your .20+ BAC looks bad. Yes, true, if you were respectful to the arresting officers and the judge views you as a good citizen who made a one-time mistake. Judges have to be careful because it's on their shoulders if they set someone loose to drive and he ends up driving drunk again and injuring somebody.

While they make look like puzzies for getting carried off, it's actually a rule, and an improvement. The rule-makers know that 99% of these guys don't need stretchers, but they also know that they would stay down on the field rolling around for five minutes, or taking five minutes to slowly limp off the field (possibly because they're drama queens, or puzzies.) The whole idea behind the stretcher is to immediately get the guy off the field and to the sidelines where trainers can give them treatment, thus allowing the game to resume. If some Euro primadonna wants to embellish an injury, he's going to have to do it on the sidelines while his team plays a man short.

Relax dude, the USA wasn't supposed to win that game. They're not even supposed to advance out of their group stage. My interest is moderate; I pay attention to what happens, but I can't say I sit and watch full games. And I don't feel pressured by anybody to 'up' my support. But why be happy they lost? If you REALLY don't care, which you say is the case, why does it matter either way? You don't want fellow Americans to succeed in the sport that everyone else in the world considers top dog? You don't want the USA to claim a true World Championship, unlike the World Champion Chicago White Sox or Pittsburgh Steelers? The real thing this World Cup will prove is not that the Americans have arrived on the world stage in soccer...Instead, it will prove just how remarkable their run to the quarterfinals in 2002 was. They still have quite a gap to close when it comes to competing with the top-tier national teams. Like I said, I'm no soccer-head, and I can easily see how people find the game boring. And in my opinion (and many others I'm sure) T&F and Formula 1 are weak as hell. But since I REALLY don't care what happens in those sports, I don't start threads saying 'I'm glad so-and-so lost! Hopefully these idiots waving their flags will shut up.'

Sorry to disappoint the Hardy Boys, but snj flies solo on TBD. I don't have enough time on my hands to create the whole hamster scenario. I just couldn't resist the 'Al Zarcowy' line. He sounds like a Wednesday night bowling commissioner from Milwaukee. Besides, if crayonz had posted that, someone would've replied:

There wasn't much on last night. Yanks-Sawx rained out, not in the mood to watch the Cup, so I flipped on ESPN2 and was watching boxing. In the 9th round of the main event bout, Demetrius Hopkins (Bernard's nephew) hit Michael Warrick with a straight right that resulted in one of the purest knockouts I've ever seen. Warrick's arms fell to his side and he just dropped face first onto the canvas like a tree in the woods. He didn't move for about 5-6 minutes, and then was finally placed on a stool, where he stayed for another 5 minutes. Big time punch for a 142 lb guy not known as a power puncher. Warrick was OUT COLD!!! Not sure if the video will play, but here's the ESPN link

Marv- outcoached in four straight SB's. At least Thurmal had one good game. No way Thurm should go before Levy. Sure he was a great coach, but look at the final group. With Thurman and Jimbo in the backfield, I would've been a good coach too.

I can't believe I didn't hear about this. I used to bowl with Al Zarcowy every Wednesday when I lived in Milwaukee. Why was the US targeting him with an airstrike? All he liked to do was drink Miller High Life and roll strikes- he never bothered anyone. And what is the military doing acting on intelligence from Michael Jordan? I know the guy could shoot the J, but come on! Now Al is dead and the Wednesday bowling league is probably shot to hell. Unless Jordan wants to step in as commissioner.

I have made a few poor impulse buys in my day, but I would have to say that the worst was the uninspired, bucktoothed prostitute I purchased in Budapest, Hungary. She did not seem to be in the partying mood and in the end, I wish I would've just saved the $30.

"Shout" after the Bills put 7 on the board at the Ralph.

Dyke

9PM?!?! Just because you effed up and had kids doesn't mean you have to spoil everyone else's fun! General procedure- Stop by the neighbors and tell them you are having a little shin-dig, and they are more than welcome to attend. Also let them know that if the group is making too much noise, please tell me first instead of calling the cops. On a weekend night, 11PM-12midnight is a respectable time to wrap things up and head to the bar. However, I have definitely thrown a few bashes (the finest was in 1999 when the Sabres hammered the Leafs 5-2 in game 4 of the conference finals) where we had the pool and hottub (and kegs) cranking until about 5am. Never heard a word from the neighbors!

Bonus points for Conn Smythe? I need 'em! Unfortunately, Carolina in 6. Ward wins Conn Smythe. I would say Stall but he looked dead in games 6 and 7 vs Buffalo.

I am heartbroken the Sabres have fallen, but my liver is pretty excited about it. The process of aquiring cirrosis of the liver will no doubt be slowed now that I don't have to drink un-Godly amounts of alcohol every other day. I'm sure I still will though. I just won't be watching hockey when I do it.

Looks alright, but I will sure miss those attractive grain silos that dominate the waterfront skyline.

I have never played ice hockey, but I have been to Rochester a few times. Does this mean I can suit up tonight? You da man Paestch!!! Seize this opportunity!

I nominate the 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens. They won a Super Bowl you know.

Maybe he got rear-ended on the way to the arena by some sketchy character who was rubbing one out while driving. After seeing there was no damage, McKee shook the guy's hand and caught the guy's rooster infection.

Woah there, high horse...Come on back down. Worst post ever. Everyone I know was not very optimistic about the season, but was VERY happy to have hockey back. NOBODY (including you) saw them playing on June 1st, one game away from the Stanley Cup Finals, so don't feed me the 'holier than thou' bullsh*t. The city began rallying around this team before the Olympics, once it became apparent that their hot December wasn't a fluke. Buffalo is a great place when a team is going well; it's something that brings people together and creates a pulse of excitement throughout the area. What's better than running outside to let your dog take a leak, and you hearing the whole neighborhood erupt because the Sabres scored? Bandwagon fans? Hop on! The more the merrier. Don't worry about the guy up front who is mad that you're here, and don't listen when he tells you you're not a real fan like him.

If he was coming from the Karat, there's an equal chance that he was cleaning his dick rather than stroking it.

How are you sure he was tugging it? Did he say that's why he bumped you guys? If so, that is hilarious. Either way, I would't be shaking anyone's hand who just hit my shaggin-wagon, whether they had love mayonaisse on their hand or not.

Seriously. Isn't the "we outplayed them and won 16 of the 18 periods" crap getting a little old? Ask Ottawa how many periods they won. It doesn't mean shat. If Carolina is so clearly the better team, as Neddy-boy states, why are we going to a game 7? Why couldn't they put away an inferior team, much less an inferior team missing it's top three defensemen and it's top playmaking center? Ken Itchycock said it during the first round- a 7-game series takes the fluke out of it. The better team ends up winning. No dogsh*t team is going to win 4 out of 7 against a superior team. We've won three with half a roster of AHL players, and we've got the 'deep, veteran' Canes on the ropes. Big win tonight will make this clown's article a must-read tomorrow.

All the Sabres are saying is that McKee did not make the flight with the team because he is sick. Obviously, with the way they report injuries in the playoffs, 'sick' could mean a baseball-sized cancerous tumor. He is definitely doubtful/questionable and would have to fly down today if he is going to play. I had to laugh when the alarm woke me up this morning and "McKee did not fly down with the team due to illness" was the first thing I heard. It's just another hurdle...If he plays, the team will be inspired and give their all. If he doesn't play, the team will look at it as another opportunity to prove they can overcome adversity and they will give their all. Carolina has the deeper team??? Let's see them play without Kaberle, Wallin, Wesley, Commodore, and Brind'Amour. They suck hard.

Booked for Rexall Place in Edmonton the same day as Game 6 What is with these freaking Canadians? Actually, you can't really blame the folks in Edmonton for a scheduling conflict in the middle of June...They honestly couldn't have expected to be playing hockey. But Ottawa booking a full weekend at the peak of playoff time? Unreal.