what grandpa ralph gave us for new years

Yes, it's apparently official. Dick will be back in the house for the 2009 season. I was going to take some time tonight to post on sunday's game-day experience (windiest friggin day i've ever seen) and, of course, the tailgate. But, since the announcement that Dick will be back next year (the news being scattered amongst reports of The Chin meeting with the JEsTS), i find myself uninspired to post. I am sorry. I will be back.

- a very dissapointed Pohono

How cold is it??

Sometimes its hard to watch Bills football because of the play on the field...today's its tough because of the elements. Bravo Pohono and Lady Pohono!!

Pass Anyone?

Halfway through the game and there are a combined 8 pass attempts by both teams today...fewest attempts in the NFL since 1991. Pohono is still reporting 50mph gusts in the stadium, and the kicking game is his proof. Missed fieldgoals by both teams are some of the highlights from the first half, along with 100 rushing yards by Fred Jackson.

Above is a picture taken by Pohono from our seats.... brrrrrrhhh. Go Bills!!!

Early Report from Orchard Park

Due to monsoon like conditions in lot 1 this morning, Pohono has asked Hobo to assist in posting today. The early report has winds gusting at 50mph, rain blowing sideways, the roof starting to blow off the field house (see picture above), and Pohono and Lady Pohono hunkered down inside the truck with no flagpole erect. Hobo has a strong feeling that a deal is being negotiated by Lady Pohono at this very minute for a warm weather game in 2009...especially following the arctic-like temperatures in Philly last year and the current rainstorm she is experiencing. Hopefully extra large coffees at Tim Horton's were purchased this morning.

Rain, snow, sleet or hail, there is nothing that is going to stop Pohono and Hobo from being Buffalo Bills fans. Patriots suck, let's go Bills!!!

Lady Pohono in the HOUSE!!!

Thats right friends, Hobo ain't making the trip. For the second year in a row, lady pohono will experience a Buffalo Bills game in week 17. some day, i guess i oughta take her to a warm-weather game...

GO BILLS!!!

Merry Christmas

May santa bring Dick a nicely wrapped pink slip for christmas!!!!

Pohono and Hobo are making plans for the NE game on sunday - Lot 1 at 8am.

Turns out a few friends from central PA are going to be at the game as well - GO BILLS!!!

No more room for Dick

I will never, ever actively root against the Bills, even if it means getting a higher pick in the subsequent season's draft. That being said, part of me would not have been upset if Buffalo had lost yesterday. As much as the Bills players may genuinely respect Jauron and play their hearts out for him, his career losing record and play-calling cannot be ignored.

I'll be pulling for the team again this weekend. However, if a loss results in getting rid of the coach, I won't lose sleep over it.

What can a Bills fan say???

Let me set the scene for you, Bills fans...

Pohono had to be at church for the christmas concert (lil' miss pohonette sang like an angel in the cherub choir, by the way) at 5:30. That meant leaving the houst a little after five. Four o'clock game. I had the vast displeasure of hearing the first quarter of the game - yes, that quarter. the one where the broncos outgained the bills 213 yards to - 2. yes, you read that right. NEGATIVE 2. so it was with very little disappointment that i shut down the computer to get dressed and head to church...

but a bills fan has to look at the carnage. you know what i'm talking about. i snuck out the blackberry (c'mon, don't judge. you would have done it too). i checked it twice. i found out things were goin' from naughty to nice! imagine my surprise when we pulled close by the end of the first half?

imagine my pleasure when we pulled ahead?

imagine my attempt to stay in my seat when we intercepted (gotta love mitchell) to kill their drive?

imagine my glorious exuberant singing of "Joy to the World" when the boys from B-lo held up on fourth down to keep the tying score out of the endzone!!!!

but of course, the best part of the concert was that lil' pohonette singing up front. yes, i'm a bills fan. but i'd miss a game any day to watch the kids sing!

countdown - Bills/Pats. Pohono and Hobo will be packing the warm stuff for that game!!!!

GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

At least they are consistent

Random thoughts on this, another in a string of embarassing moments for the Bills...

1 - JP Losman was brilliant... for one drive. The rest of the game, and especially when it mattered, he folded/caved/wept like a little girl.

2 - Dick was... well. dick was dick. Run game is all over them, so lets put it in JP's hands to pass when the game is all but ours.

3 - JP is gone after the season, let him ride the bench for the rest of the season. Dick needs to be gone at the end of the season. or now. give us more time to find somebody with the ability to drive the talent on this squad. Dick is soft, indecisive, and meek. His team has taken on that persona. Same team, fired up coach, and we are in the playoffs.

4 - I wish i could have the past 3 hours of my life back. i had so much i COULD have done...

5 - I am looking forward to the tailgate at one bills drive on 12/28. the game, i could take or leave.

6 - no matter how many times i believe "this is the time", they find a way to rip my heart out. why am i still surprised by it...

Ah, what the hell. GO BILLS!!!!!

I try and get out, but they keep pulling me back in!

After the last two weeks, scoring three points in each game, i was kind of glad that i didn't need to spend my Sunday afternoon worrying about the Bills. Instead of spending time listening to the local radio feed, i was going to be productive. But then CBS decides to make the game the national game. So, as a fan, i have to watch.

Then the first 3 minutes of the game go by. Then the next 5 minutes. And by the end of the first quarter, i'm ready to call it quits, walk away, be productive. And they start to come back. and they make it a game at the half.

So i stay. I am not productive. Now, there are 3 minutes left in the 4th quarter, and we lead by three. and still i sit here. and am not productive.

GO BILLS!!!!!!!

Can I have a glass of water?

I need to wash the taste of vomit out of my mouth. Thats right, i am watching the Bills/Jets game. The one that started 3 minutes ago, and has already featured a 25 yard Farve run (more like a lumber than a run), and an easy Jets touchdown. How can the bills be this bad? oh, thats right. it starts at the top...

Planning for 2009 - why not...

Bills Fans, here's what it will take for the Bills to make the playoffs this year.

If the Bills win out and finish 9-7, the Patriots lose out and finish 8-8, and the Dolphins and Jets each lose their next two games and tie against each other in Week 17 to each finish 8-7-1, Buffalo (9-7) wins the AFC East and qualifies for the postseason.

thats right, the Phins and Jets need to play to a tie in week 17. Who is feeling confident about this scenario happening??? That, friends, is why Pohono and Hobo have already started discussion on next years plans.

Fact: Even with the terrible leadership of the team, Hobo and Pohono are renewing. We love us some tailgaiting!

Fact: Suhoski is all on board with joining us in the season experience in 2009.

Fact: Pohono and family bought a camper, and we'll see y'all opening day in the camper lot.

GO BILLS!!!

We're sucking, eh?

It seems that the Toronto Bills are no better than our beloved Buffalo Bills. From what i've heard on the local Buffalo radio broadcast, this is shaping up to be an ugly game. Moorman will have a career day with his punts deep in our own territory, but other than that it's not looking to be a good day, bills fans.

So lets focus on the positive. While we want a win, and cheer for a win, maybe if we stink the place up Ralph will get fed up and (a) fire Jauron, and spend some money on a proven coach, or (b) get REALLY fed up, call Jim Kelly, and sell the damn team. then, as would only be logical, Kelly would fire Jauron, and our dream of (a) would come true as well.

c'mon. this team went 5-1, and in the ensuing 6 1/2 games has been out played, out prepared, and out coached. i'm done.

(that being said, pohono and hobo will most certainly be renewing our season tickets, not for the team, but because we just friggin' love to tailgate).

i'm hungry for catfish.

The question of the week

Will our fearless Hobo and Pohono visit Canada this weekend?