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Power Ranking The Senses: A Clear No.1

Power Ranking The Senses: A Clear No.1

May. 26 | There are two pair of opposing forces that I’ve come to understand as sharing the title of the most dynamic battles shaping my first 30 or so years on Earth. One is best saved for specific conversationalists in my life and certainly not to be dealt...

Why aren’t more people excited about Vince Young?

Why aren’t more people excited about Vince Young?

May. 22 |     If there is anything you can learn about pro sports is that even a limited amount of pro sports success is better than being a college superstar.  The NFL is the best of the best.  The reason previous teams weren’t happy with...

Future Forecast: Wading Through the BS

Future Forecast: Wading Through the BS

May. 18 | No more football, the long-term life support for Major League Baseball, a dead-end in women’s professional sports: These are cases that have been made in the past few weeks as the individual leagues try to get a grip on where their future lies in...

Dirk’s MS Paint Sabres Draw Something: Teen Movie Pictograms

Dirk’s MS Paint Sabres Draw Something: Teen Movie Pictograms

May. 17 | Pictogram is probably the wrong word. I digress. Guess the teen movie titles with the clues given by these Buffalo Sabres (from easiest to hardest, click on picture for larger version, answers given as they are guessed):

And we thought The Sabres Post Game was Bad

And we thought The Sabres Post Game was Bad

May. 17 | A remix on John Tortorella’s  short interviews.  The worst post game responder in all of sports.

Niagara University Drops The Ball.. and The Women’s Hockey Team

Niagara University Drops The Ball.. and The Women’s Hockey Team

May. 14 | Niagara University announced the “restructuring” of its athletic program back on 3/19.  This decision has led NU to drop their Division I Women’s Hockey Program.  In doing so, NU will be adding a women’s track and field team and investing money...

Baseball- 6 Year Old- Unassisted Triple Play

Baseball- 6 Year Old- Unassisted Triple Play

May. 9 | This is what happens when you raise your kids right.

2012 Top 34 NHL Draft Prospects

2012 Top 34 NHL Draft Prospects

May. 9 | The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Here...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep40: Interview w/ director Mike Sobieraj

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep40: Interview w/ director Mike Sobieraj

May. 9 | AB Podcast Forty: Interview w/ “My City Limits” director Mike Sobieraj Head to Highwatermarkfilms.com to learn more about Mike’s 30-minute documentary about resettled refugees in Buffalo. It features a soundtrack by local mainstay Roger Bryan...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep39: Fred Jackson Extended plus T.O. and Dr. Phil together at-last

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep39: Fred Jackson Extended plus T.O. and Dr. Phil together at-last

May. 7 | AB Podcast Thirty-Nine: Fred Jackson Extended plus T.O. and Dr. Phil together at-last The Bills led a press conference in to announce they’ve cloned Fred Jackson. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Addition By Subtraction

Addition By Subtraction

May. 4 | The Bills severed ties with cornerback Drayton Florence early Friday, sending a mix of confusion and surprise through the Bills Mafia. From this corner of the faction, though, came a grim satisfaction. See, Florence is not a made man nor an O.G. (that...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep38: Bryce Harper fever plus A Heady Topic

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep38: Bryce Harper fever plus A Heady Topic

May. 3 | AB Podcast Thirty-Eight: Bryce Harper’s boogers plus a heady topic: depression & head safety An appetizer on Bryce Harper fever in the media, followed by a heady discussion on how we deal with head trauma and depression in life. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Seau’s Suicide A Chance To Re-examine Myself

Seau’s Suicide A Chance To Re-examine Myself

May. 2 | This is not a “cry for help.” I have many folks I love and who give me reason for existence. Rather, if it serves as a clarion call for any person suffering, I’ve met my mark. God bless all who suffer (It’s a Beatitude, even). This is a story...

Things Get Worse for the New York Knicks

Things Get Worse for the New York Knicks

May. 1 | TNT’s David Aldridge reports on Amar’e Stoudemire’s hand injury following game 2 loss to the heat.

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep37: Bills Draft Recap & bin Laden… micromanager?

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep37: Bills Draft Recap & bin Laden… micromanager?

May. 1 | AB Podcast Thirty-Seven: Bills Draft Recap & bin Laden… micromanager? Talking Buffalo Bills draft picks, the Coyotes saving their franchise, NBA Playoffs and Osama bin Laden… micromanager? Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

On Paul Peck’s Exit From Channel 4

On Paul Peck’s Exit From Channel 4

Apr. 29 | Believe it or not, my first impression of Paul Peck was a negative one, yet one entirely fitting when you consider our relationship as Buffalo sports fans, media members and friends. To be fair to Paul, it was also my first — and also negative —...

Boston Makes Boston Look Like Boston

Boston Makes Boston Look Like Boston

Apr. 29 | An extremely white sport’s fanbase, living in a historically racist city is racist? After a spirited series, with many overtime games (including Wednesday’s Game 7), the Washington Capitals knocked the defending champion Bruins out the of...

NBA Playoff Predictions

NBA Playoff Predictions

Apr. 28 | Since I don’t have a podcast ’til Monday: Bulls over Philly in five — Iguodala and/or J-Rue should be good enough for a win over the Rose-less Bulls Heat over Knicks in five — Substitute Carmelo & Amare for the above names. Pacers...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep36: Welcoming the Newest Bill

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep36: Welcoming the Newest Bill

Apr. 27 | AB Podcast Thirty-Six: Gilmore’s a Bill & Other NFL/NHL Thoughts An easy explanation for why the Bills draft pick looked bummed and what the pick means, plus other NFL Draft and NHL second round thoughts. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Nick Mendola’s only Fake Bills Draft (Assuming no trades)

Nick Mendola’s only Fake Bills Draft (Assuming no trades)

Apr. 25 | Hear Bills Digest/CBS Sports’ Mark Ludwiczak talk draft with me on this morning’s podcast. I’m big on hunches, and the biggest one I have is that the Buffalo Bills have gone out of their way to talk about how much they love draft picks; The...