Archives for September 20, 1988

‘”We feel we’re in the ballgame at all times,” Hull said. “If there’s time on the clock, we feel we’ve got a chance to win the ballgame. That’s what it takes to be a champion. I saw a lot of this last year. We just never say die.”‘

‘The Bills’ opening-game upset of Minnesota gets more impressive by the week. . . . Marv Levy’s baby backfield — Thurman Thomas at running back and Jamie Mueller at fullback — should mature just about the time the Bills need a stronger running game for November and December.’

‘The decision was made after the Bills’ medical staff gave reserve rookie strong safety John Hagy, who had been nursing a mild knee sprain he suffered against Miami Sept. 11, clearance to practice this week. Hagy wore a hefty knee brace during Monday’s light workout at Rich Stadium.’

‘”He was there at 7:10 or 7:15 but you can’t wait 10 minutes,” Kilgore said. “He apologized. He felt bad about it. We taped the show for (today) at 7 p.m.”‘

‘Former Buffalo Bills center Will Grant, 34, and his wife, Jean, 27, both pleaded innocent Monday night to misdemeanor charges of possessing cocaine and marijuana, according to Boston Town Court records.’