Friday Night Open Thread

by Brian Galliford on Nov 4, 2011 6:00 PM EDT in Blog Series

Welcome to the weekend, Buffalo Bills fans. Use this thread to blow off a little steam after a long week, and get to know each other a little better. What's everyone doing tonight and this weekend? (Aside from watching the game this Sunday, of course!)

I'm off to Sahlen's Stadium in downtown Rochester this evening to take in a Section V, Class D state qualifier between Letchworth and Geneseo. High school football is great in and of itself, but it's especially fun when you have a relative on a three-time sectional championship team (Letchworth) that's also a Section V Defensive Player of the Year. (Jordan's the hulking No. 56 on the far left in the photo above.) Go Indians! Anyone in the Rochester area going out to Sahlen's tonight?

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I know one thing

I am gonna watch that lsu vs alabama game saturday. Gonna be alot of nfl talent running around on that field.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 4, 2011 6:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

good luck to your nephew.

by Gr8fulnfa on Nov 4, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

Haha – Jordan is my cousin. :)

35-6 Letchworth at halftime.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 4, 2011 7:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Aaaaand 56-6 is the final. On to Maple Grove next weekend!

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 4, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Maple Grove??

That’s 2 miles from my Mom’s house.
Maple Grove is just a bunch of country farm kids.
Not good for them.

But then…………. FLASHBACK…….1985

(AP) Buffalo News. “I can’t see the Falconer Falcons keeping the Roy-Hart Rams to under 30 points in the championship game this week in Rich Stadium.”
Ingrained in my memory.

It was one of the first few years that Rich Stadium and the Bills hosted high-school playoff games.

They were clearly bigger……. better….. faster… and well resourced.
But the country boys came up to Rich. Wild-eyed walking in there.
Coach usually had an awesome pregame speech for us that actually made his head turn purple.
But this time, Coach was calm. Relaxed. And coach just said, “Boys I have no pep talk for you. You have made me proud all year, so go do what you and let’s win this.”
That was it.

And we kicked their $ss and won.

That great coach was named Bill Race.

PS……. I did a Bills Bounce after the game at the 40 yard line and jumped up to hug my hot little girlfriend….. while everyone else was celebrating on the field.
She’s still Mrs. Thor.

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Nov 4, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Awesome

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by Seattlite on Nov 5, 2011 12:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Ha! Cool story.

Maple Grove is a bunch of country farm kids, but so is Letchworth – and probably decidedly fewer country farm kids. Before the JV call-ups, I think they had 17 kids on their team.

Letchworth lost to Fredonia last year in this round, and it was a damned good football game. I expect another great one next week.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 5, 2011 6:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Here’s a link Brian if you want to do your pre-game research sometime this week.

http://mgfootball.com/

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Nov 5, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Small world.

Go Maple Grove.

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by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Nov 5, 2011 4:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss these Friday night open threads

Whats everyone doing in the rumblings nation?

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by Moe_frm_B_ on Nov 4, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

laying tile in a bathroom.

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by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 4, 2011 6:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Dreading all of the “Honey-do’s” tomorrow that have to happen.
Its all good though, because then I can watch the game on Sunday!

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Nov 4, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

there's a cure for that....

Dreading all of the "Honey-do’s" tomorrow that have to happen.

and it’s rather simple… Get up late, and enjoy the wonderful breakfast you wife made for you!!! Then, strategically, make your way to the couch to let that wonderful food digest. And check in on the game…. If she protests, say, “Honey, come here” and begin to give her a foot/neck rub like she’s never had before… I promise, in no time, the “do” will go away and you’ll enjoy the game!!!!

Course you could take my favorite approach and just lay back on the couch, enjoy the game, and “hope” the honey do list goes away… Usually works until next week anyway….

Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!

by Cinga on Nov 4, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

That won’t work bro……. because I like to cook breakfast for everyone on Saturday and Sunday!
Thanks for the help though!

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Nov 4, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Writing a paper for nursing school.

Where u guys going to be send. You will not need prayers you do not need your soul. You will be in a place not even the. Undead. Walk.

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by APhoenixDestiny on Nov 4, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Finishing up my work (I work at home, and typically do more in the afternoon and evening hours because of homeschooling the kids during the earlier part of the day).

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by thefourwinds on Nov 4, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I imagine you work in wind engineering :)

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by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 4, 2011 8:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

:-) Title research

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by thefourwinds on Nov 4, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m workin on a couple Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stouts. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

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by dragonwag0n on Nov 4, 2011 7:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs

That guy’s your cousin? Second cousin? Third cousin once removed?

My daughter is crawling all over this place having a grand old time. Hopefully I can get my leaves picked up this weekend and the basement done so this little suicide machine can stay mostly safe.

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 4, 2011 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Straight-up cousin. My mom and his dad are siblings.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 4, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

But…. he’s so athletic. :-)

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 4, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

zing!

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by thefourwinds on Nov 4, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s big and very strong – things I am not.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 5, 2011 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully going to get to meet Stevie Johnson tonight! He’s doing an appearance down here in Jamestown with his cousin, rapper Ya Boy. I’m pretty sure we will meet and become lifelong friends.

That wasn’t creepy was it?

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by crooked5 on Nov 4, 2011 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Just a tad stalkerish at the end.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 4, 2011 8:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Jamestown?!

We’re practically homies!

Where is he going? Rusty Nail? Cherry Lounge?
Surf Club?

Don’t say “The Bullfrog”!! That would be hilarious! GET PICS!

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Nov 4, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Gonna call an electrical inspector to approve the house upgrade to 200 amps so I can run my hot tub. Also, gotta get my credit card b.s. straightened out (getting charged on a card that has long since been canceled), and work on an art project for my brother that I don’t really want to do. Oh, and squeeze in some college football.
Go Bills!

retro

by retrobills on Nov 4, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

When can we expect Jordan Andrews to be roaming from sideline to sideline for the Bills?

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by NJBillsfan on Nov 4, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Jordan and his mother are life-long (and annoying) Cowboys fans. I think he’d be disowned if he ever played for the Bills.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 5, 2011 6:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh No!!

Save him Brian, save him.

YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde

by VanScottM on Nov 5, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Just got home from a gourmet dinner at Waffle House. To bed, then work all day tomorrow. Probably working on some trig homework tomorrow, then to work all day on Sunday. Thankfully I have NFL Mobile from Verizon, so I can listen to the radio broadcast on my phone through one of the home theater systems I sell. (Not supposed to do that, but I live in eastern WV and work in northern VA, so my Bills exposure is limited, and nothing will keep me from the Bills.) Cannot wait for the 4th of December, my dad got tickets through Zippo for the Bills-Titans game, and I’ve started growing my beard already! XD

WE ARE ONE TOGETHER IN SUNDAY === WARRIORS AND GLADIATORS TITANS AND HEROES ALL IN ONE . THE WAGON BLASTER BELONG TO THE FANS TO THE BUFFALO NATION ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO TURNING BACK WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER- abayarde

by KPaup on Nov 4, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Reading about the family’s structure and how it effect the psyche of an adolescent. riveting.

by Western New Yorker on Nov 4, 2011 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

Trolling the 'net on sites like B-Lo Rumblings!

This is kinda relaxing. I think sometimes there’s nothing like having a chill Friday night with the laptop, a little football in the background (even if it is a blowout) and getting the chance to enjoy the company of a couple pups sleeping on the living room floor next to me. I’m also getting the chance to check on some of the smack talk the Jets fans are spouting on various comments sections. Pretty funny. I love how ESPN’s accuscore has the Bills winning 61% of the time though. I would love to shut up a bunch of Fireman Ed wannabes!

by PaytheBillz! on Nov 4, 2011 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

OP V Jamestown

Since I coach high school football, I went and watched a great Southwestern v Cleveland Hill game and then watched some of OP v Jamestown

by danntheman on Nov 4, 2011 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

can’t wait for sunday. i think it’s the biggest game for buffalo since the last playoff game they played.

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by chaucer on Nov 5, 2011 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

Hey guys I am planing on going to the Bills game @ Dallas next week.

Can anyone tell me do they ever do autographs on away games?? Do they do this early?? I would love to get to see some of these guys up close. Any help would be appreciated.

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by jbbillfan on Nov 5, 2011 12:27 AM EDT reply actions

Jerry probably has underground tunnels for the players to arrive through.

good luck, Autographs not so sure, but I always enjoyed going into the stadium early so I could watch them up close during warm ups. Some of them are so huge and others like Ryan Fitzpatrick look so human, if you know what I mean. At the Ralph, we have the players and families parking lot, we also know the route they take when they enter for game day. On game day that is about as up close and personal as you can get though.

YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde

by VanScottM on Nov 5, 2011 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks, how early is early on the warm ups??

I have only been to one game two years ago in Tennesse, parking was a mess and I barely made it in in time for the game. I believe it is a 1 pm game, when would you think that would put them doing warmups??

Please base your arguments in provable facts instead of pulling stuff out of your rear. -CanadianBillsFan- This is why talk is cheap because the supply always exceeds the demand.

by jbbillfan on Nov 5, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I would shoot for noon on a 1pm start, an hour before. Doesn't totally kill the tailgating. Or for the full adventure as soon as the gates open.

YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde

by VanScottM on Nov 5, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions

That's great Brian, I hope you enjoyed the evening and the next couple.

Your nephew is probably so wrapped up into things right now and that is the way it should be……………..focused. Those days are long ago, but I remember most of them like they were yesterday. Just know that your nephew is living a part of his life that he will always remember and there is so much character value that he will take away from this. There is no question that it will help him grow to be a fine man in this world because there isn’t much that is more important than the value of a team working together to achieve success and then having family directly or indirectly to share it with. So I say go as often as you can and enjoy it yourself as I am sure there is an influence both ways to surface between you and your cousin.

YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde

by VanScottM on Nov 5, 2011 9:26 AM EDT reply actions

It's good to hear that they won Brian.

I’m going to be a homebody and stick around the house most of the weekend. I have work in the yard and the garden to get done. When I get that done I’ll get the wife to help me rake the rest of the leaves. It’s cool here in Rochester, but it’s nice out. I can’t wait for the game on Sunday. After the game I am going curling for a couple of hours at Rochester Curling Club. Should be a blast!

All of does who disrespect us and come to our Holly ground will be knock to king dome come and turn to dust in the wind This is our House Holly to the Buffalo Nation. ~abayarde

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by mrdorn73 on Nov 5, 2011 10:44 AM EDT reply actions