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2015 Bills Beat Volume IV: Win The Games You’re Supposed To Win

October 2nd, 2015 by Paul Crowley

Being a sports fan is all about reminders. Certain things that bring us back to the most memorable moments. Unforgettable fractions of time that can bring you back to 1990 like it was yesterday. They aren’t always the greatest… more »

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2015 Bill Beat Volume III: Same Old South Beach

September 25th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

Growing up in Buffalo you become immune to certain things that outsiders consider abnormal. The weather is typically the first thing that comes to mind for most people. Of course snow is one thing, but October snow is another.… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode X: The Unemployment Line

September 18th, 2015 by Michael Walter

The bottom feeders in the league have already started cleaning out the GM and manager ranks, so let’s prognosticate who else will be joining them soon after the season ends. This doesn’t include previous moves… more »

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2015 Bills Beat Volume II: The Dark Lord’s Dominance - Can The Bills Finally Be Taken Seriously?

September 18th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

I bought my Bills tickets back in 2002 after the worst season we had witnessed since 1985. The Bills were a dismal 3-13 in 2001 and looked nothing like the powerhouse we watched dominate the conference for almost 10 years. … more »

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2015 Bills Beat Volume I: From Legend to Luck - The Bill Polian Experience

September 11th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

Playing against Indy brings back some of my greatest memories as a Bills fan. Young folks around town would never believe it, but our franchise used to own their franchise. That’s right. The Buffalo Bills use to own the… more »

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NFL 2015 Season Preview

September 10th, 2015 by Michael Walter

Welcome to our 2015 NFL season preview, complete with a capsule look at each team, as well as some fun predictions from Sports Director Mike Walter. Optimism here in Buffalo seems to be at its highest in 15 years. Can we… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode IX: GM Roulette

August 31st, 2015 by Michael Walter

GM Roulette Seattle is next up to find a new head to their front office. Jack Zduriencik was relieved of his duties after ownership reached the conclusion that he had missed on enough decisions that a change… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode VIII: How ‘Bout Those Mets/Jays

August 16th, 2015 by Michael Walter

How ‘bout those Mets So after not believing in them at all during the beginning of the year, the NY Mets are in first place after slapping the Nats in a head to head series and have kept going. Everyone loves… more »

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Fact Not Fiction: 2015 PGA Championship & More

August 13th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

The PGA Championship returns to Whistling Straights and for many sports fans it couldn’t come soon enough. Recent headlines have revealed the darker side of professional sports and the even darker side of human nature.… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode VII: Trade Deadline Edition

July 28th, 2015 by Michael Walter

And They're Off Last week saw the annual swap meet get underway in major league baseball. Scott Kazmir was sent to Houston for two average prospects. This was a move long in the making as the… more »

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2015 British Open: The New Juggernaut Chases the Jug

July 16th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

Few people outside of the golf world knew who Jordan Spieth was at this time last year. The sport recognized names like Lefty, Bubba, Rory, and a guy named Tiger but this year is much different. As the sporting world zooms in… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode VI: All Star Edition

July 2nd, 2015 by Michael Walter

A-Rod & His Milestone Alex Rodriguez used PED’s. He cheated. Steroids helped him hit the ball farther and his body to recuperate faster. What they didn’t do is improve his ability to hit the… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode V

June 17th, 2015 by Michael Walter

Yet another one bites the dust Bud Black was shown the door in San Diego this week. Can’t say we didn’t see this one coming either. The team isn’t competing the way new GM AJ Preller wants/thinks… more »

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US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Not Ok; Links Style Course Gives Foreign Players Huge Advantage

June 17th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

Is anyone else wondering why the 115th United States Open Championship is being played at a Links style course this year? Sure Chambers Bay is a beautiful golf course with massive elevation changes, lighting fast greens, and… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode IV

June 8th, 2015 by Michael Walter

Home Field Disadvantage? I wondered about how repairs to Wrigley would affect the wind for fly balls. Jorge Soler’s slow start doesn’t help but the team isn’t playing like it has a true home advantage… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode III

May 21st, 2015 by Michael Walter

The Second Domino Falls I thought he would be first to go but Mike Redmond was let go from the Marlins with a sub .500 record and a slow start in a season where an intrepid owner expected a playoff push. Didn’t… more »

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A Proclamation of Disappointment

May 8th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

You were the best. This was your chance to prove it. No more talk of 2008. Or 2012. No more disappointing home loss in January either. You came back and beat the hated Ravens in incredible fashion. You pounded Luck and the Colts… more »

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2015 MLB Corner Episode II

May 7th, 2015 by Michael Walter

The First Domino Falls In the last Corner I thought Miami was angling to have Mike Redmond be the first manager fired, but a nice turn around over the next 10 games put the team back around the .500 mark to remove him… more »

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Kentucky Derby 2015

May 1st, 2015 by Paul Crowley

The fight of the century may be going down in Vegas this weekend, but make no mistake about it. The first Saturday in May will forever belong to Churchill Downs. I dare you to try and argue that. Growing up, it was impossible… more »

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What To Wear: 2015 Kentucky Derby

April 28th, 2015 by Buffalo Dandy

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2015 MLB Corner Episode I

April 22nd, 2015 by Michael Walter

Welcome to "MLB Corner," our bi-weekly (and sometimes more) look at the current season, complete with knee-jerk reactions and hot takes. Stay tuned throughout the season for more coverage. Hot Starts… more »

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Mr. Hillery’s Eleven “A Tribute To Everyone’s Favorite Coach”

April 21st, 2015 by Paul Crowley

As I stood in line waiting to purchase my season golf pass this weekend, I found it hard to believe I was doing it for the 21st time. In the past, picking up my pass would begin the countdown to opening day which continues to… more »

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MLB Predictions & Awards

April 5th, 2015 by Michael Walter

Click here for complete season preview Projected NL West Standings: 1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 89-73 2. San Diego Padres: 84-78 … more »

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2015 Major League Baseball Preview

April 4th, 2015 by Michael Walter

We are now fully out of the steroid era in baseball. This is important to the integrity of the game but also for preview and projection purposes as pitchers now have a defined advantage over hitters. The era/battle… more »

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Bills Free Agency Frenzy: What A Hell Of A Year; Clayday Payday?

March 10th, 2015 by Paul Crowley

Can the Bills ink Charles Clay and add another chapter to their most historic 365 days in franchise history? Try to imagine the place… more »

2015 Bills Beat Volume IV: Win The Games You’re Supposed To Win

2015 Bill Beat Volume III: Same Old South Beach

2015 MLB Corner Episode X: The Unemployment Line

2015 Bills Beat Volume II: The Dark Lord’s Dominance - Can The Bills Finally Be Taken Seriously?

2015 Bills Beat Volume I: From Legend to Luck - The Bill Polian Experience

NFL 2015 Season Preview

2015 MLB Corner Episode IX: GM Roulette

2015 MLB Corner Episode VIII: How ‘Bout Those Mets/Jays

Fact Not Fiction: 2015 PGA Championship & More

2015 MLB Corner Episode VII: Trade Deadline Edition

2015 British Open: The New Juggernaut Chases the Jug

2015 MLB Corner Episode VI: All Star Edition

2015 MLB Corner Episode V

US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Not Ok; Links Style Course Gives Foreign Players Huge Advantage

2015 MLB Corner Episode IV

2015 MLB Corner Episode III

A Proclamation of Disappointment

2015 MLB Corner Episode II

Kentucky Derby 2015

What To Wear: 2015 Kentucky Derby

2015 MLB Corner Episode I

Mr. Hillery’s Eleven “A Tribute To Everyone’s Favorite Coach”

MLB Predictions & Awards

2015 Major League Baseball Preview

Bills Free Agency Frenzy: What A Hell Of A Year; Clayday Payday?

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