I just met Scott Norwood....

[OpIv37]

...in a bar in Pittsburgh, PA.

I saw a guy in a Bills shirt so I started talking to him. It turned out to be Jimmy, the owner of Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, which is a bar in Herndon, VA where the Northern VA Bills Backers hang out. He was on his way to the HOF ceremonies, and he introduced me to his friend, who happened to be Scott Norwood.

We talked briefly and I got a picture, then we ran into them again in a different bar later on. Scott is very down-to-earth and easy to talk to. He even showed us his watch from the '89 pro bowl.

Here's a pic with me, Scott, and Jimmy (in that order):

[ServoBillieves]

Damn it, I live in Pittsburgh and missed the opportunity -_-.

Congrats meeting him Op, guy is a legend, either loved or hated in Bills history.

[Buffalogic]

Wow what was your initial reaction when you realized it was really him? My eyes would have widened if I saw Scott Norwood in real life that's for sure.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Damn the guy looks real old.

First thing out of my mouth would've been that my fantasy team name is Wide Righters lol.

[Meathead]

nice to meet you mr norwide

[realdealryan]

We talked briefly
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"So......Scott.......ummm........about SB XXV............"

[Jan Reimers]

One more time: Our loss in SB XXV was not Scott Norwood's fault.

[mayotm]

One more time: Our loss in SB XXV was not Scott Norwood's fault.People act as though he missed a chip shot. He missed a 48 yarder. It would have been the longest kick on grass in his career.

[Jan Reimers]

People act as though he missed a chip shot. He missed a 48 yarder. It would have been the longest kick on grass in his career.
And in the rain, after the Bills had been outcoached all game, dominated in time of possession, and failed to execute on a number of key plays.

[mybills]

He was awesome all season long, too!

[DynaPaul]

Man he looks fat and old. I know those Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches he was eating didn't go wide right. Guy must have had a tough life after that game though.

[OpIv37]

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"So......Scott.......ummm........about SB XXV............"


That's kind of how it was.

I don't blame him for that game at all- that was an extremely tough kick and a lot of players made a lot of mistakes to get to that point. But at the same time, it's hard NOT to bring it up. I asked him about Bruce and we talked about Reed and Tasker not being in the Hall, about his Pro Bowl in 89 and talked a little about the current team, and I avoided the SBXXV stuff because I'm sure he's heard it a million times. But it wasn't easy.

[OpIv37]

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"So......Scott.......ummm........about SB XXV............"

btw how'd you get a picture of Mike Williams, and where's his Redskins jersey?

[Mr. Miyagi]

And in the rain, after the Bills had been outcoached all game, dominated in time of possession, and failed to execute on a number of key plays.
I'm with you. I don't hate on him. Just amusing that's all.

[northernbillfan]

That's kind of how it was.

I don't blame him for that game at all- that was an extremely tough kick and a lot of players made a lot of mistakes to get to that point. But at the same time, it's hard NOT to bring it up. I asked him about Bruce and we talked about Reed and Tasker not being in the Hall, about his Pro Bowl in 89 and talked a little about the current team, and I avoided the SBXXV stuff because I'm sure he's heard it a million times. But it wasn't easy.Well played Op. I know I would have tried to avoid the topic all together.

I heard he was clinically depressed after that game and never fully recovered

[ALL D]

Damn the guy looks real old.

First thing out of my mouth would've been that my fantasy team name is Wide Righters lol.


He aged thirty years within one after that superbowl...

I aged 50 :down:

[ALL D]

Be careful in the bathroom peeing next to him. He might miss the urinal and hit your foot...:mad:

[TheBrownBear]

Yeah...I never ever blamed Norwood. It was out of his range and I honestly never thought he had a shot at it...maybe something like 20%. Also, I met him when I was younger and he's a real good guy. He did a lot of stuff with Camp Good Days when I used to attend as a kid.

Anyway, that game was all on Levy and Kelly. Kelly didn't play a bad game statistically, but his ego got the best of him and he called a horrible game. Hand the ball to Thurman 30 times and we probably win that game by 7-10 points.

[BillsNick]

Scott Norwood didn't lose the game. But he sure as ***** didn't win it.

Having said that, I don't hate the guy. I just hate the years of nightmares and therapy I had to go through.

[FlyingDutchman]

Scott Norwood didn't lose the game. But he sure as ***** didn't win it.

Having said that, I don't hate the guy. I just hate the years of nightmares and therapy I had to go through.

kinda how i feel. I dont hate the guy. Ive been arrested before, ive been in a motorcycle accident, ive been let go from a job, ive had girlfriends break up with me....but January 27th 1991 is the worst day of my life....

[Dr. Lecter]

I still hate Mark ****ing Ingram.

Hope is enjoying jail. He deserves it.

[TacklingDummy]

Scott Norwood is the main reason of many reason's why the Bills lost the game.

[Ginger Vitis]

I still hate Mark ****ing Ingram.

Hope is enjoying jail. He deserves it.

lol.. How do you feel about the 3 bills who missed tackles on him that allowed Mark to convert that 3rd and 13?

[FlyingDutchman]

i hate the thoughts this thread is starting to stir up in my head

[Dr. Lecter]

TD, Norwood was not the main reason. Not even close.

[ALL D]

A horrible time in my life... I can say that. I was only able to watch this superbowl twice since 90... I do blame Scott. It is his job to kick a ball through uprights and he got paid more than I ever will a year...

[THATHURMANATOR]

People act as though he missed a chip shot. He missed a 48 yarder. It would have been the longest kick on grass in his career.
47 yards actually

[BAM]

I was only 10 when that happened but re-watching the game a couple times it's hard to put the blame solely on him. We should have scored a few more times than we did.

That's cool that you met him Op. From everything I've heard and read about him, he seems like a very cool guy. It's sad that he has to carry that burdon the rest of his life. It appears he's cool with it though.

[Miami_Vice]

The fact is, if he would of made that kick...you guys would of won a SuperBowl.

But instead you went on to lose 4 straight. ouch.

As a Fin fan, I was actually rooting for you guys to win all those. Obviously you guys had the best chance vs the Gmen but Scott screwed up.

[Mr. Pink]

Scott Norwood is probably the lowest reason on the list of why the Bills lost that superbowl.

Play calling, poor tackling, Jeff Hostetler and Ottis Anderson are the main reasons.

A case can be made for any of the 4 to be the main reason.

[mayotm]

47 yards actuallyI stand corrected. It was a chip shot.

[realdealryan]

I always liked to think that Scott Norwood was the last reason of many we lost the game.

[billsburgh]

which bar in pittsburgh was this?

[Jeff1220]

What is that on Jimmy's head?

[billsfanone]

Did you think Norwood for ruining all of our lives?










:jk:
:calm:

[Billz_fan]

Bah, I made peace with that game long ago. If Scotts kick went through Thurman woulda been MVP of the Super Bowl. Bruce also had a nice game.

Anyway, I watched that game at a little sports bar in Seneca Falls NY. Place was half Bills and half Giants fans. We were all holding hands during the kick just like the players were. My buddy was saying right away it was to far, I was the optomist lol.

That loss was actually alot easier than the rest for me. It was because it was the first and I knew we were gonna be good for several years so I immediatly set my sights on next year. I would say the Washington SB was the worst for me. I was angry for a long time after that. There were problems with the officiating in that game. In my mind anyway. I think Andre Reed would agree. I also felt out talent was much better than theres.

[OpIv37]

which bar in pittsburgh was this?

Jacks on E Carson, then we saw him again at Fat Heads a little later on. The pic is at Jacks.

[Barb]

And in the rain, after the Bills had been outcoached all game, dominated in time of possession, and failed to execute on a number of key plays.

it doesn´t matter if you get dominated, got outplayed etc. he had a chance to win it in the end and he choked, end of the story

[Buffalogic]

If only Hostetler fumbled that ball in the endzone when Bruce grabbed his throwing arm and took him down for a safety..

[TacklingDummy]

TD, Norwood was not the main reason. Not even close.If he made the kick would the Bills have won?

[TacklingDummy]

Scott Norwood is probably the lowest reason on the list of why the Bills lost that superbowl.

Play calling, poor tackling, Jeff Hostetler and Ottis Anderson are the main reasons.


Even with all that it still came down to one play, if it's good the Bills win.

[Billz_fan]

it doesn´t matter if you get dominated, got outplayed etc. he had a chance to win it in the end and he choked, end of the story

Choke is when you miss an extra point or a 20 yard FG, not when you miss a kick thats at the edge of your range.

Choke is missing a lay up not a 3 pointer.

Choke is not executing something you do everyday, not something you do less than 30% of the time.

[Night Train]

Yeah...I never ever blamed Norwood. It was out of his range and I honestly never thought he had a shot at it...maybe something like 20%. Also, I met him when I was younger and he's a real good guy. He did a lot of stuff with Camp Good Days when I used to attend as a kid.

Anyway, that game was all on Levy and Kelly. Kelly didn't play a bad game statistically, but his ego got the best of him and he called a horrible game. Hand the ball to Thurman 30 times and we probably win that game by 7-10 points.

Dead On :bf1:

[Mr. Pink]

Even with all that it still came down to one play, if it's good the Bills win.

Or if Mark Ingram is tackled, the Bills win.

Or if Bruce swats the ball out of Hoss's arm, the Bills win.

Or if Jim Kelly hands the ball off to Thurman Thomas a few more times, the Bills win.

[Dr. Lecter]

If he made the kick would the Bills have won?

God, that is such a stupid oversimplification I don't know where to start.

[elltrain22]

One more time: Our loss in SB XXV was not Scott Norwood's fault.

I agree 110%.

[kelly2reed4six]

Jimmy's is the *****! Do you go there often Opi?

[Meathead]

it certainly is an honor to meet you mr norwide, ... err oh no wait, ... dammit

that works much better

[TacklingDummy]

Or if Mark Ingram is tackled, the Bills win.

Or if Bruce swats the ball out of Hoss's arm, the Bills win.

Or if Jim Kelly hands the ball off to Thurman Thomas a few more times, the Bills win.

All those things happened before the final play of the game and are reasons the Bills lost.

The main reason they lost though was because even though all those things happened, at the end of the game the Bills still could have won but Norwood missed the kick.

[trapezeus]

no one gets on bruce smith for not ripping the ball that was dangling in hoestler's hands on the safety. he gets it out and they get they the touchdown. that's the win right there.

I agree with the other posters, norwood looks really old now.

[Ginger Vitis]

I agree with the other posters, norwood looks really old now.

Many sleepless night staring at the ceiling, waking up from nightmares will do that to a person

[Dr. Lecter]

All those things happened before the final play of the game and are reasons the Bills lost.

The main reason they lost though was because even though all those things happened, at the end of the game the Bills still could have won but Norwood missed the kick.

So if he tried a 90 yard field goal you would say the same thing?

There is not just one play in a football game.

[footballhottie]

O f this. You should have hit him or at least put a few choice words his way. pussy

[footballhottie]

Same goes for thurman and kelly

[dmosher12]

no one person deserves the blame for a million people. let the poor guy live. some of you are evil. you know there were 4 not just that one. He only had a part in the f up of one.