‘There has been speculation Flutie may be released to accommodate salary-cap concerns.’
BillsBeat - December 18, 2000
Snow boat
‘Players would scuff the snowy and icy turf with their feet to set up field goal attempts, because, as Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe said, "We couldn’t find a convict to run the snow plow…".
This one was more than a little flaky
‘It was like one of those no-school days when you see kids playing snow-football on the front lawn.’
Its many special effects made this one a must-see
‘Weatherwise, and artistically, it wasn’t pretty. But it was exciting and interesting. And the difference came in the kicking game.’
Punter finally gets handle on the situation
‘It had become a full blizzard, gusts swirling to 49 miles per hour, the wind chill at minus-3 or worse, the snow swirling mightily, and the wind biting painfully.’
For many, game to be frozen in time
‘"Then when I got the signals, the guys [in the defensive huddle] couldn’t understand me because my lips were frozen."’
They made something from nothing
‘But, from the comfort of a living room, the teams provided viewers with some drama and fun.’
Flutie had the conditions down cold
‘"I feel like we controlled the entire game," said Flutie, who went 15 for 25 for 193 yards, while rushing nine times for 50 yards including one for 32 yards.’
Pats do the (snow) job
‘The weather was too bad, the ball too slippery and the game too meaningless.’
Vinatieri provides a needed kick
‘Adam Vinatieri was by far the most popular player in the New England Patriots locker room last night…because the kick allowed the team to come in from the cold.’
Players weather storm
‘Mo, Larry and Curley would have fit right in. Charlie Brown and Lucy, too.’
Savvy Patriots don't flake out
‘"We scrapped the throws down the field, anything that had to stay in the air for a long time," Bledsoe said.’
Flutie's cool with climate
‘The weather at Ralph Wilson Stadium didn’t faze Doug Flutie.’
Bettors feel hot
‘Those who bet the over were snowed under as the 37-point line was close to unapproachable in such conditions.’
Fragile Redmond feels the cold
‘After looking impressive gaining 66 yards on 20 carries, Redmond went down in the third quarter with a twisted right ankle. He did not return and was on crutches after the game.’