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December 7, 2003

Mr. Smith Goes To Canton

Well, not yet, but about 5 years after he retires, I'm sure they will unveil the bust of Bruce. He broke the "since-1982" sack record today. Of course, he'd be going to the hall just because of his career with the Bills.

Congrats, Bruce.

Posted by Alex Harden on December 7, 2003 11:54 PM |

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Long time Bruce Smith fan, glad to see that he finally got the record. I just wish there was some way to know what and who the record really belongs to. I often hear Deacon Jones, but when I watch clips of Gino Marchetti and the like I just cannot help but wonder. Never-the-less, Bruce Smith is a class act and great to see him finishing his illustrious career with a record.

Posted by: Scotbuff | December 8, 2003 10:22 AM

You know, with or without the sack record I think Bruce was a shoo-in for the Hall. Still, I'm glad he got there - he was one of only three Bills I really liked from the glory days (Jim Kelly and Steve Tasker being the others).

Posted by: Don | December 8, 2003 1:18 PM

I know I probably will not get agreement on this, but I was actually a big Thermal Thomas fan. I know, I know the helmet incident. But the first Super Bowl, the guy was gold. And for years after that he certainly made me wish, as a Steeler fan, that he was on our team and not Buffalo.

Posted by: Scotbuff | December 8, 2003 7:11 PM

I liked Thurman Thomas quite a bit. He seemed to be best at following a leading blocker and was also a great receiver. In his prime he was pretty darn slippery, IIRC.

Thurman Thomas NFL Career Stats.

Posted by: aharden | December 8, 2003 11:37 PM

The guy was a huge workhorse, I always refer to him as Thermal, as he was hot, even in the cold. I think Berman gave him that nickname.

Barry Foster in his prime was somewhat Thermal like, but Thomas was just so awesome for so many years. All-purpose yard master.

Posted by: Scotbuff | December 9, 2003 10:48 AM

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