Bills vs Dolphins: Opponent History
by sireric on Dec 3, 2008 7:45 AM EST
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Buffalo Bills (6-6) vs Miami Dolphins (7-5)
Sunday December 7, 2008 4:05 PM EST
Rogers Centre - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hey Bills fans, are you ready for some good news? Well when the Bills take on the Miami Dolphins this Sunday, they will be doing so in the Rogers Centre, a place where the Bills are currently UNDEFEATED. That's right Bills fans, the Bills have never lost when playing a game in the Rogers Centre. I know what you are all saying: "That was a pre-season game and the Steelers took out all of their offensive starters after two series." You're right that was a pre-season game, and yes, the Steelers did take out all of their good players early, but that doesn't change the fact that the Bills have never tasted defeat in Toronto. So let's keep that mojo working. If the Bills have been eliminated from the playoffs, I want to take the AFC East opponents with us, and that starts with the Fish this Sunday.
On October 22 I recapped the last 3 years worth of Bills vs Dolphins match-ups. If you are interested in checking that out again, here it is.
October 26, 2008: Dolphins 25, Bills 16
After Anthony Fasano caught a 2-yard TD pass from Chad Pennington to put the Fish up 7-0 early, the Bills come roaring back, paced by 3 Rian Lindell field goals (try not to laugh in disgust) and a 8-yard Marshawn Lynch TD run, putting the Bills on top 16-7 early in the third quarter. The Dolphins then scored 18 unanswered points. 3 Dan Carpenter field goals, a safety by the Dolphin defense, and a 3-yard Ricky Williams TD run accounted for the Dolphin scoring. Sloppy play in the form of fumbles and an interception ended any chance the Bills had of making a comeback. Lee Evans had a nice game for the Bills, with 7 catches for 116 yards, but Ted Ginn had a better day. Brian's unhappy recap.
August 14, 2008: Bills 24, Steelers 21 (pre-season)
The first ever Bills in Toronto game deserves a little love here as well. Robert Royal had two TD catches less then 5 minutes apart, and Leodis McKelvin returned a kickoff 95 yards for a TD to give the Bills the win in a game which they dominated. Two big plays - a 40-yard TD toss from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes, and a 47 yard TD run by Dennis Dixon - kept the Steelers close. Brian's very happy recap.
I know that everyone is down and that the playoffs are all but gone, but let's see the Bills salvage some pride and head up to Toronto and stomp the Fish.
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There is still a lot to play for
in addition to the “pride” cliche that is always used for also-rans.
We can knock the Dolphins out of their bid for the playoffs.
Speaking of cliches, We can try “to right the ship,” regarding Trent Edwards.
We can try to call more intelligent plays (if Turk would only read the posts by us!)
We can try to take another step in at least having a winning record this season, which would be an improvement over recent years.
We can try to win out, finish 10-6 and get in the playoffs (with help)
on and on……(hey, after I vented all day Sunday and Monday, it’s time for optimism!)
by ccthemovieman on Dec 3, 2008 8:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...not going to happen
You guys are falling apart and we are dominating (read – sqeaking out) wins.
We may not make the playoffs, but it won’t be because of you.
Seriously, not trying to make jokes…have any of you been to Toronto? I went to Montreal once, but never Toronto. Is it a nice city? Could it actually sustain an NFL team – not the Bills, thinking if the NFL could ever expand there? I’ve never been to Buffalo (though I did consider applying to SUNY-Buffalo, until my family threatend to disown me for even considering venturing into the rival Bills territory), but I hear all kinds of nice things about it. Plus, I am a Goo Goo Dolls fan, who hail from Buffalo, so it can’t be all that bad up there…even if you do still have the Bills.
"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea. Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them." - Joe Robbie, Oct 8, 1965 upon announcing the name of the new AFL Miami football team.
by Mosul_DolFan on Dec 3, 2008 9:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I had two brothers and a sister that went to SUNY Buffalo for at least some of their time in college, but we lived in Buffalo at the time. What on earth would lead you to consider applying to SUNY Buffalo from out of state? (I’m assuming that you’re from a good distance away if you’ve never been to Buffalo or Toronto).
by thefourwinds on Dec 3, 2008 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
UR A GOO GOO DOLLS FAN?
ughhhh thats like saying GO JETS
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS
by Rzayo24 on Dec 3, 2008 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You don't lose twice to the Dolphins in the same year
There use to be a feeling in Buffalo that the Bills could go 14 & 2, but if the two losses were to Miami the season was a disaster. On the other hand the Bills could go 2 & 14, If the two wins were against Miami the season was a success.
by gjv on Dec 3, 2008 9:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
throw the records out the window
this week. This game has a lot riding on it for both teams. The Bills have the pressure of trying to impress as this is the first Toronto game. Jauron, the team, and the front office has to be feeling the heat for such a dismal slide out of playoff contention, and Trent Edwards is playing to show that he is the guy….(albeit Trent is a game time decision but I don’t see how he sits this one out). The dolphins desperately need this game, as it would give them a realistic shot at the playoffs. There is a TON riding on this game for both sides. I have resolved to the fact that we won’t make the playoffs, but I don’t care if we don’t win another game this season, as long as we win this one.
MARVelous
by MARVelous on Dec 3, 2008 9:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
its like my uncle always said
I don’t care if the Bills go 2-14 a long as those two wins are against those suns of biatches from way down south, its considered a successful season in Buffalo…..
MARVelous
by MARVelous on Dec 3, 2008 9:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
well.....ur not going to go 2-14...and ur not gonna beat us twice.....so enjoy ur sunny winter in tropical buffalo
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS
by Rzayo24 on Dec 3, 2008 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we’ll see in 4 days. make sure you come back to the site after the Bills win so you can take your medicine like a man.
by gatornation on Dec 3, 2008 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
and if Dick Jauron is listening…..a hefty dose of Marshawn Lynch is the medicine that will lead to a win
MARVelous
by MARVelous on Dec 3, 2008 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really believe that to be true. hopefully DJ does as well.
by gatornation on Dec 3, 2008 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
once
is enough for me…..especially to knock you guys out of the playoff hunt as well. Sweet justice
MARVelous
by MARVelous on Dec 3, 2008 10:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
There was a time when this game would have meant more
A win against the SF last week and the Bills would have been tied up for second in the division, with all three divisional foes yet to play again. Another loss by the Jets (other than Buffalo) and the team would still have a shot at the division. I simply just can’t let go of that no touchdown debacle at home.
A four game winning streak and 10-6 finish would only prolong the inevitable…another year outside looking in. Frankly, I don’t like the Dolphins much and I’m old enough to have watched all of those losses throughout the 70’s, but I really can’t get excited about this game. Beat the marine mammals and finish 7-9 or lose out to close out 6-10; big deal. I’m for what ever gets this team pointed in the right direction the fastest. Somehow, I don’t think that the Dolphin’s game in Toronto will do anything to help. Actually an embarrassing loss might actually make the team less attractive to our neighbors up north. Would anyone in Toronto in their right minds pay big bucks to watch a horrible product? Oops, I forgot about the Leafs..never mind.
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"They're Killin' Me Whitey. They're Killin' Me" -- Lou Saban
by NJBill on Dec 3, 2008 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The notion that a poor game this weekend would leave a bad taste in Toronto’s mouth and make them suddenly NOT want football up there anymore is absurd. We’re an NFL franchise. It doesn’t matter which NFL franchise it is, even less so how good the team is.
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by Brian Galliford on Dec 3, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa dude...
It was just a bit of humor…. hence the Leafs reference. BTW: I still have the radar up in case there is any news on Jauron’s firing.
"They're Killin' Me Whitey. They're Killin' Me" -- Lou Saban
by NJBill on Dec 3, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. Well, you’re not the first person who’s said it. Apparently, I’m in an un-funny mood today. Bucky Gleason will do that, I guess.
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by Brian Galliford on Dec 3, 2008 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That explains it...
Bucky Gleason will do that, I guess.
Throw is pal Jerry Sullivan under the bus too. Talk about a couple of Barry Buzzkill’s. They’re nothing like their old TV namesakes. Although you’re probably too young to remember when Gleason and Sullivan were on TV (Jackie and Ed that is). I did however, enjoy how Bucky regularly skewered Darcy Regier for the Drury/Briere debacle. Looking at the Sabre’s recent successes signing their homegrown talent, he may have actually done some good. I’d say the same for the Bills except that he’d probably be the first in-line to give Jauron an extention if they win their next four games. The WNY media flip-flops a bit too much to take too seriously (Check out Leo and Sal’s columns from October in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle). The funny thing is that despite having access to the entire Bills organization, their analysis isn’t as comprehensive as what I read on this site.
"They're Killin' Me Whitey. They're Killin' Me" -- Lou Saban
by NJBill on Dec 3, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sireric
Just seeing that logo makes me want to kick Ralf in his a$$. I hate the Toronto series!!! Do they have mylar balloons in Canada?
by Joe P. on Dec 3, 2008 11:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know what, when I put that up there I had it at the very top of the page so that it was the first thing you saw, Brian moved it down to the bottom. A little better for you I guess.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Dec 3, 2008 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I did it for that exact reason. Didn’t want to upset people’s stomachs in the morning. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Dec 4, 2008 6:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least dress it up a bit
Maybe make the buffalo stomping on a dolphin or add a little punching cat action!!!!
by Joe P. on Dec 4, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice article, but...
The Bills lost a preseason game to the Packers in a very bad fashion up in Toronto in the late 90’s…so yes, they have tasted defeat there. And pretty much everywhere else they’ve ever played a game.
by Make a play Whitner on Dec 4, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like your user name. It’s perfect for my feelings about him….
~K
by Kurupt on Dec 4, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but was it called “Rogers Centre” then, or was it called “Skydome”?
That’s right Bills fans, the Bills have never lost when playing a game in the Rogers Centre
I believe this is exactly what I said.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Dec 4, 2008 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever you say chief...
I didn’t realize Skydome and the Rogers Centre were two different buildings. Kind of odd because they sure look identical to me
by Make a play Whitner on Dec 5, 2008 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a little tongue-in-cheek dude, lighten up.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Dec 5, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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