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Well, as a "great news but" guy, I'll say that the last 6 years have left me cold and dead inside. Also, the preseason wasn't exactly inspiring. Although that "get ready for this season" video someone posted in a different thread did get the blood flowing a bit...

Good call gents. Thanks.

It is a bit strange that both guys cleared waivers and then were traded for each other. Does anyone know if there are any cap consequences for trading vs picking up on waivers that might've played a role in that decision? Not that it really matters.

That is awesome, Josie.

I’m glad to hear this, but like so much else about the Sabres right now, it’s quite possible that the results won’t live up to the hype. Eichel can’t just put up numbers on a bad team. His line can’t get dominated and outscored by the opponent’s top line. And he has to lift up his team by inspiring/demanding/intimidating his teammates to do better. There’s reason for hope but by Xmas the results need to be there on the ice and in the standings.

I have a chromecast, which I detest (mostly because of the inability to simply pause, FF, rewind, etc.), and a roku and amazon fire stick, both of which work well and which I recommend.

Great story, Aud. Thanks. What a terrible day yesterday was.

His set at Live Aid was one of my favorite rock'n'roll moments of all time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cq-2-Y4fM0 [could not find The Waiting but it was fantastic.] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RN7lv9Xn2I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is9mZQhaarM

Conflicting reports, but in grave condition. He's one of my all-time favorites -- since high school. I saw him a number of times, including in the Aud in 1983 and at Darien Lake in 1987. He and his band are great in concert. Please don't go just yet.

Ooooooooooohh.

Me too. This is a more positive view, which I also endorse. But we shouldn't assume this will work, either.

I liked what I saw of Bailey, but he obviously didn't earn a spot, which is kinda disappointing since there were several available. I also think Howie's philosophy is positive reinforcement, which I am fine with. Bottom line is that Bailey will probably get one or 2 more opportunities this year, but if he doesn't take advantage of them, that will probably be it.

Well, you don't start with 5! Start with 1 mile, or half a mile, or whatever. (A not-very-fast pace, but still a run that will get your heart going, is 10 min per mile.) Wear an ipod and listen to whatever takes your mind off the run (I like to start with music and then switch to sports podcasts, but YMMV). You will find that you can keep increasing your distance by a quarter to a half mile each time, and you can get to 5 miles before you know it. You can also alternate running and walking as needed to catch your breath. The important thing is to sweat it out. There is no medication/booze/dope/other that is remotely as effective for stress/anxiety/depression/insomnia. Sorry for the proselytizing but I am such a strong believer in this. I am lucky not to have anything terrible in my life, but I'm still pretty busy with work, wife, kids, bills to pay, message board moderation, etc. and exercise is what keeps me sleeping at night and unwound.

I know it feels that way, grasshopper, but I promise you that the Kelly-Thurman-Bruce era had more glorious wins than you can count. For instance: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/09/13/Bills-34-49ers-31/4063716356800/

I feel your pain. Still: I don't think the Bills have had back-to-back wins like this since the commencement of the drought. They finally don't have losers running things.

In theory, yes, but in reality I think it would quickly become unbearable again. The Rams got a pretty good WR very recently for a #2.

Exercise and fresh air. You will be amazed at how much better, relaxed and comfortable with everything you feel after, say, a 5-mile run. Sweat it out. Satisfaction guaranteed.

TT made some very nice throws today. He and Clay have developed a nice connection. The Bills also benefited from 2 pretty questionable and important ref calls. Great win.

My point was that if we're going to have a real analytical discussion about that decision, there are quite a few nuanced variables to consider. I think the fact that it put them up by 7 with 12 minutes to go, on the road against a really good team, in a situation where getting zero points would've been a huge stomach punch, is compelling. I also think the fact that they won, and that FG was very important in the endgame, is pretty compelling. Your initial response was "you're wrong" -- which added nothing to the conversation and in fact detracted from it. Your second point, about them having success on that drive, was better, but hardly dispositive -- so I responded that if we are really going to break it down, there were quite a few relevant stats we could look into. You then delivered an excellent response to my point about Marv, which I commend you for. Those situations weren't the same as today's situation -- in the only 4th quarter situations, the Bills were down by more than 3 -- but it was still an effective response to my claim that Marv never would've gone for it. Bottom line is that we don't have applicable data to evaluate the decision statistically, and that I think agreeing to disagree is reasonable. I see what you did there. I couldn't find it on a quick search of that site, but I think EPA is league-wide -- i.e. not adjusted for team X vs team Y, on the road, etc. Well, the FG put the Bills up by 7 with 12 min to go. Atlanta wasn't going to score a TD and then go for 2.

Ok. I don’t agree, but that is much better than “you’re wrong.” Here are some relevant questions: - what has the Bills’ short yardage red zone performance been this season? And what has it been on the road? And what about with the O-line that was in on that play? - what about the Falcons’ performance at home on D in that situation? I don’t know the answers to those questions, but I do know that the best coach the Bills have ever had would absolutely have taken the FG, and that he put together a ton of wins that way.

I do indeed think that was the correct decision. What, specifically, is your disagreement with that based on?

What is this based on?

You don’t put lettuce and tomato on an Italian hero. You don’t intentionally become a terrible hockey team to get a high draft pick. And you take the freaking 3 points on the road, especially when you have a good defense.

Sean the freaking wrestler!!!

It’s time for Jerry Hughes.