The first segment of my annual Buffalo Bills’ postseason review deals with the front office and coaching staff. The team underwent a total transition in these areas following the 2012 season, which ended in a second consecutive 6-10 record under Chan Gailey. Owner Ralph Wilson Jr. turned over operations of the franchise to Russ Brandon, … Read More
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Classic Team Logo of The Day
Not a team logo, but a logo of a defunct college football bowl game from the past – the Peach Bowl. Played in Atlanta, Georgia, the game was an annual fundraiser for the Lions Club, but after interest waned, the game was taken over by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Beginning in 1998, sponsorship of … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1957 Topps football card of Hall of Fame end Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch, one of the top pass receivers in NFL history. He started his pro football career with three injury-prone seasons in the old AAFC, playing for the Chicago Rockets, but when that league merged with the NFL, he joined the high-powered offense of … Read More
NFL – Bills’ Game Review
Another disappointing Buffalo Bills season came to an end on Sunday, the fourteenth consecutive year that ended with the team missing the NFL playoffs. The New England Patriots, who needed the win to secure a first round playoff bye, won easily 34-20. Here are my main thoughts as far as what to take out of another … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of the Indianapolis Capitols, a member of the Continental Football League from 1968 until 1970. The team made some headlines in their short-lived existence in the league by making a contract offer to O.J. Simpson when his agent was in a stalemate with the Buffalo Bills, and also for being one of the first … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1989 ProSet football card of former NFL back Ronnie Harmon, who played 12 seasons in the league with four different teams. He began his career with the Buffalo Bills, where he spent four years, then moved to San Diego where he had his most success, making the Pro Bowl in 1992 and reaching the Super … Read More
NFL – Throwback Thursday: Three Yards And A Cloud of Dust?
‘Skins Chris Hanburger trying to decapitate New York’s Tom Kennedy in epic 1966 72-41 NFL game The final regular season edition of my “Throwback Thursday” feature highlights a game played between two old NFL Eastern Division rivals, the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. The two clubs will close out the 2013 regular season with … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a major college football program, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This logo was used from 1962 until 1973, when the ‘Huskers were a member of the Big Eight Conference, and usually battled rival Oklahoma for conference superiority. They currently play in the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska’s program has claimed a total of 5 national championships … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1967 Philadelphia football card of former NFL fullback A.D. Whitfield, who played four seasons in the league. He spent his rookie season with the Dallas Cowboys, then was acquired by Washington and finished his NFL career with the Redskins. He played in the Canadian League for a short time, then after retiring from the game, … Read More
NFL – Bills’ Game Review
The Buffalo Bills turned their home season finale against the rival Miami Dolphins into an excellent Christmas present for their fans. Combining their best defensive effort of the year with a workmanlike offensive showing, the Bills shut out a Miami club with playoff aspirations, 19-0. With starting quarterback EJ Manuel out with a knee injury, … Read More