Archives for June 2001

Rebecca Grant, former host/correspondent for `The Buffalo Bills NFL Show’, to report from the Pit in TNN’S ROBOT WARS: EXTREME WARRIORS.

‘Former head coach Marv Levy will be honored by the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 9 when the team hosts the Carolina Panthers. During the ceremony, Levy will receive his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.’

"With young guys, like we have on this team, there’s quite a bit more enthusiasm [than with Washington]," Centers said recently. "There’s a new energy about this place … I’m happy to be part of it."

‘Who will be crowned the NFL’s "Top Gun?" Six of the NFL’s best quarterbacks return to the field on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 to test their skills along with six former greats in the DIRECTV Presents the NFL Quarterback Challenge. Rob Johnson will be competing.

In a first this year for the NFL Quarterback Challenge, former NFL quarterbacks will be participating in the DIRECTV Million Dollar Throw. The star-studded list of players will attempt to throw a perfect pass from 30 yards for $1 million dollars (Half of the money will go to the player’s favorite charity). Jim Kelly will be competing.’

‘Reservations can now be made on Southwest Airlines to San Diego for the Bills/Chargers weekend! You will receive a 10% discount on round-trip flights to San Diego from any originating SWA airport. Fares are good between 10/21/01 through 11/02/01. To book thios special fare you must use the Bills Backers toll free number: 1-800-433-5368 and provide the special ID Code: R6674.’

The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team will honor former head coach Marv Levy in a ceremony on Sunday, December 9 when the team hosts the Carolina Panthers. In that ceremony Levy will receive his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, commemorating his enshrinement.

‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’

‘Rookie coach Gregg Williams claimed last week that he hoped he didn’t have to make a decision until Thanksgiving on the full-time starter. "I hope they’re all playing so well that I’m getting the opportunity to play them all," Williams said. Note to Williams: Forget about it. Choose one guy in camp and cement him into the lineup.’

‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’

‘Before he ever coaches a regular season game, we can give Gregg Williams credit for this: He speaks with a refreshing dose of honesty. Usually that’s good; sometimes, it causes unnecessary problems. Williams is learning that.’

The Buffalo Bills, United Parcel Service, just buffalo literary center, and the public library system will kick off Hit the Books, the third annual UPS-Buffalo Bills Summer Reading Program with an event this Thursday, June 28th at 10:30 AM in the Children’s Room of the Central Library on Lafayette Square.

The Buffalo Bills today announced that the Wall of Fame ceremony for NT Fred Smerlas will be held on Sunday, December 16 when the team hosts the New England Patriots. Smerlas played at Boston College and is a former New England Patriot as well.

‘Bills quarterback Rob Johnson took time out from his off-season conditioning to answer questions from buffalobills.com users. Thanks to Rob for taking time out to answer the questions, and thanks to everyone who submitted questions!’

‘Buffalo Bills linebacker Corey Moore has been cleared of aggravated assault.’

(Commentary) ‘I fully endorse the Bills going with RB by committee right now because there are different versions of it and I hope the Bills use the correct one. The correct version is something similar to what the Broncos have done (usually because of need due to injury and a lot of talent which does distinguish it from the 2001 Bills situation which is due to uncertain talent)…’