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All: The new Billszone site with the updated software is scheduled to be turned on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The company that built it, Dynascale, estimates a FOUR HOUR shut down, from 8pm Pacific, (5pm Eastern) while they get it up and running. Nobody will be able to post in any forum until they are done. Afterwards, you may need to do a web search for the site, as old links will not work, because the site is getting a new IP address. Please be patient. If there are bugs, we will tackle them one at a time. Remember the goal is to be up and running with no glitches by camp. Doing this now assures us of that, because it gives us all summer to get our ducks in a row. Thank you!
There is work to be done and things to be learned. We are going to try to get the old look back - or something close to it. We also know there are bugs. A thread will be started to report bugs and then we can pass those onto the host.
Thank you for all the patience and support with this - hopefully this will greatly reduce the crashes and other site issues we have had lately.
Please use this thread to report any issues you come across
http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/forum/feedback-forums/billszone-q-a/6521455-upgrade-report-bugs-here
You are a very important part of out football history in Buffalo. Be aware that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many current and former Western New York natives.
Get well Cookie and get well soon!!!! You were apart of the beginning of the Bills organization and helped make this team what it is today. Everyone's thoughts and prayers here at Billszone.com with you.
Cookie,you are one of the greateast Buffalo Bills of all time. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
Should have known, way back in 1960 when we drafted Richie Lucas Number 1, that this would be a long, hard ride. But who could have known it would be THIS bad?
I had often heard from my father stories of the man who was the greatest running back he ever saw. A punishing back who, in addition to running the ball, used to kick as well. He used to say that had a major knee injury not ended your career, you could have been considered one of the greats of all time. I also remember a story from Larry Felser that tells the tale of your first play as a Buffalo Bill. You kicked the opening kickoff, ran down the field knocking down the man in position to block you and made the tackle. That has to rank as one of the greatest starts to a professional sports career in Buffalo history.
I am glad to see that you are finally starting to embrace the idea of coming out to the public. I only wish it wasn't cancer that helped you make that decision, but with our prayers and God's will, you can defeat that. My hope is that you can come back to Buffalo and accept the adulation that you will undoubtly receive from its citizens so that you will fully realize the mistake of not coming back sooner. May God watch over you and God bless the doctors and nurses who are with you through your recovery process as well as your friends and family.
You are truly a legendary athlete. I appreciate your contributions to the city of Buffalo during the time you played there. I wish you a full and speedy recovery. I will keep you in my prayers.
The Bills of my youth were the kelly, Reed, Smith, Thomas and Levy superbowl teams, but hey Cookie Gilchrist- from what I have read and seen- looks like he was a hell of good running back. Hope you recover mr. G.
I had not yet discovered the Buffalo Bills when you were still playing, but I admire a person who plays with enthusiasm as well as with power and skill. You did all three. I hope and pray for three things: first, that you beat this cancer and live to a ripe old age; second, that the bad blood between you and the Bills' organization gets healed so you can be recognized by a whole new generation of fans for the hero that you are; and three, that the players association and the NFL get together and fund a fair pension program for players like you who sacrificed your bodies for a relative pittance compared to players today.
I've made up my mind. Don't confuse me with the facts.
I'm the most reasonable poster here. If you don't agree, I'll be forced to have a hissy fit.
You helped create one of the most fervent and loyal fan bases in the country, no matter what size. Thanks for your contributions and get well soon. We will all keep you in our prayers.
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