Year Released: 1987 Notable Songs: “Only in My Dreams”, “Shake Your Love”, “Foolish Beat”, “Out of the Blue”, “Red Hot” Album MVP: “Foolish Beat” Why I Loved It: Don’t even come at with any bullshit if you’re not a Debbie Gibson fan. If you were around in the 80’s and didn’t have love for Ms. … Read More
No One Gives A Shit About The Sabres
I’m on my own personal strike from watching Buffalo Sabres hockey, self-imposed since December 2. That week began with shutout losses to Montreal and Tampa, contests I watched in their entirety. Frustrated yet not completely over the cliff, I decided to give my hometown team one more shot over that weekend, sacrificing opportunities for drinks … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#22) Madonna – Like A Virgin
Year Released: 1984 Notable Songs: “Like a Virgin”, “Material Girl”, “Angel”, “Into the Groove”, “Dress You Up” Album MVP: “Like a Virgin” Why I Loved It: That album cover though… Madonna was so hot I would’ve bought Like A Virgin for that cover alone, even if the music was one huge pile of shit. I, … Read More
Aaron Williams Goes Out With Class
I was never an Aaron Williams fan. To make a long story short, the former Buffalo Bills defensive back rubbed me the wrong way. While having my Buffalo Sports Daily blog from 2009-14, I probably wrote more negative posts about Williams’ over his first few years than any Bills player during that time other than … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#23) Neil Diamond – The Jazz Singer
Year Released: 1980 Notable Songs: “America”, “Love on the Rocks”, “Hello Again” Album MVP: “Hello Again” Why I Loved It: I have no doubt this selection is far higher than most would have, if they even included this at all. I can feel the criticism before even hitting send on this post. Fortunately, this is … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#24) Hall & Oates – Private Eyes
Year Released: 1981 Notable Songs: “Private Eyes”, “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”, “Did it in a Minute”, “Your Imagination” Album MVP: “Private Eyes” Why I Loved It: First, let me just say how much I love God damn Hall and Oates. This is their second album to hit the top 30 of … Read More
5 Takeaways From Monday Night Raw (1/29/18): Match of the Year
Here’s my five primary takeaways from Monday Night Raw last night in Philly. If you want match-by-match results or full expert commentary you’re barking up the wrong tree. These are simply my five takeaways based on the show: ♦ I’m sure the internet marks are losing their minds that John Cena went over Finn Balor … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#25) Beastie Boys – Licensed To Ill
Year Released: 1985 Notable Songs: “Hold It Now, Hit It”, “Paul Revere”, “The New Style”, You Gotta Fight For Your Right (To Party!)”, “Brass Monkey”, “No Sleep Til’ Brooklyn”, “Girls” Album MVP: “No Sleep Til Brooklyn” Why I Loved It: To refute how significant this Beastie Boys debut studio effort was to the music and … Read More
Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#26) Phil Collins – No Jacket Required
Year Released: 1985 Notable Songs: “One More Night”, “Sussudio”, “Don’t Lose My Number”, “Take Me Home” Album MVP: “One More Night” Why I Loved It: After all the hits Collins put out with Genesis followed by his Face Value and Hello, I Must Be Going albums you’d think he would’ve slowed down when it came … Read More
Eric Wood’s Career Reportedly Over
Well, that fucking really sucks. As first reported by Scout Fantasy Sports, Buffalo Bills center Eric Wood, 31, has suffered a career-ending neck injury. As of this posting specific details haven’t been made public as to what happened to Wood but does it really matter? One of the organization’s most productive players and likable citizens … Read More