What you call the off-season is what Bills fans refer to as the season of Hope. During this period of disillusionment we thoroughly convince ourselves of our superiority over all other sporting teams. The season of Hope starts upon the finish of the Superbowl and usually ends the first Sunday in September. However, it sometimes may last into the first Sunday of October, but no longer than that. When the season of Hope ends, Bill fans partake in the season of "There's always next year". During this festive time we drink away our sorrows, forget what the sun looks like and hope the Sabres never play like this again.