I REALLY Miss The Sabres....

[CallawaySabres]

And everything that goes along with it. I could go on forever about this but  the point is, I just miss all of it. My kids are die-hards and they have never been able to experience any of it. They are both in college now and it's a real shame the darkest times took place when they were old enough to care. 

I miss the crowd, the energy of the city, the games that actually mean something on TV, and the sport in general. I know most view me as some pesemist, but that could not be further from the truth. I gave up seasons this year after 10 years and I have been a loyal fan since I was about 10 years old in 1980. I am still one of their most passionate fans and my frustration probably comes across the wrong way (which is why I try not to post much in game-day threads). 

Anyone on this board most likely feels the same way and we all deserve sooooo much more. Give us a team that fights for wins each night, even if they lose. It's just sucks that this city is BEGGING for a team that represents our passion and it's not even close. I love the original unis so much, but the Goatheads are so lovely because it represents that badass team that opponents just HATED playing. 

Until the Josh Allen led Bills, that Goathead Cup team was my favorite Buffalo sports team of all-time (and I still haven't missed a home Bills game in 18 years.) I hope that we all get to experience it again someday, but the light at the end of the tunnel gets dimmer with each year that passes. I have a very fortunate life so it seems so selfish that this team bothers me so much.

Go Bills, Go Sabes, and Go Buffalo.

[ska-T Palmtown]

Preach, Brother Callaway! Preach!

[JohnC]

3 hours ago, CallawaySabres said:

And everything that goes along with it. I could go on forever about this but  the point is, I just miss all of it. My kids are die-hards and they have never been able to experience any of it. They are both in college now and it's a real shame the darkest times took place when they were old enough to care. 

I miss the crowd, the energy of the city, the games that actually mean something on TV, and the sport in general. I know most view me as some pesemist, but that could not be further from the truth. I gave up seasons this year after 10 years and I have been a loyal fan since I was about 10 years old in 1980. I am still one of their most passionate fans and my frustration probably comes across the wrong way (which is why I try not to post much in game-day threads). 

Anyone on this board most likely feels the same way and we all deserve sooooo much more. Give us a team that fights for wins each night, even if they lose. It's just sucks that this city is BEGGING for a team that represents our passion and it's not even close. I love the original unis so much, but the Goatheads are so lovely because it represents that badass team that opponents just HATED playing. 

Until the Josh Allen led Bills, that Goathead Cup team was my favorite Buffalo sports team of all-time (and I still haven't missed a home Bills game in 18 years.) I hope that we all get to experience it again someday, but the light at the end of the tunnel gets dimmer with each year that passes. I have a very fortunate life so it seems so selfish that this team bothers me so much.

Go Bills, Go Sabes, and Go Buffalo.

If you have been going to Bills' games for 18 years you are aware of the end of the Wilson era where there was little hope. And then the difference when Pegula took over and eventually hired McBeane to run the operation. Since then, in the Josh Allen era it has been a joyful and entertaining experience. Nothing but rabid full capacity crowds. The model is there for the owner to follow. Hire the right people and step out of the way. It's a commonsense formula that successful franchises follow in all pro sports. 

[HumanSlinky39]

3 hours ago, CallawaySabres said:

And everything that goes along with it. I could go on forever about this but  the point is, I just miss all of it. My kids are die-hards and they have never been able to experience any of it. They are both in college now and it's a real shame the darkest times took place when they were old enough to care. 

I miss the crowd, the energy of the city, the games that actually mean something on TV, and the sport in general. I know most view me as some pesemist, but that could not be further from the truth. I gave up seasons this year after 10 years and I have been a loyal fan since I was about 10 years old in 1980. I am still one of their most passionate fans and my frustration probably comes across the wrong way (which is why I try not to post much in game-day threads). 

Anyone on this board most likely feels the same way and we all deserve sooooo much more. Give us a team that fights for wins each night, even if they lose. It's just sucks that this city is BEGGING for a team that represents our passion and it's not even close. I love the original unis so much, but the Goatheads are so lovely because it represents that badass team that opponents just HATED playing. 

Until the Josh Allen led Bills, that Goathead Cup team was my favorite Buffalo sports team of all-time (and I still haven't missed a home Bills game in 18 years.) I hope that we all get to experience it again someday, but the light at the end of the tunnel gets dimmer with each year that passes. I have a very fortunate life so it seems so selfish that this team bothers me so much.

Go Bills, Go Sabes, and Go Buffalo.

I feel this.

I'm not a native of the city (NE Ohio boy here), but the early '90's LaFontaine/Mogilny teams called to me because I hate Pittsburgh & Detroit. My hockey fandom came of age with the Dominator (still my favorite player ever) and I lived and breathed Sabres.

I never would have thought at any point that we'd be staring at a decade and a half with no playoffs. Even through all the misery, I've tried to remain optimistic and find bright spots. I've remained engaged and invested. But now, over the last couple weeks something broke. I kinda feel hopeless about the team. I've felt apathy creeping in. I no longer watch games start to finish every single game. I find myself flipping to other games or playing on my phone. I flat out didn't watch 2 games last week and that's unheard of for me. Even my nine year old daughter noticed and asked why I'm not watching the Sabres. My only answer was "eh, they're just not very good." I don't really wear Sabres gear much anymore. That's apathy and that's the last thing you want settling into your fan base.

We have such a passionate fanbase that is desperate to embrace this team again, but they keep ***** it up. It's a damn shame.