‘Hall of Fame spokesman Joe Horrigan figures he knows why so many pilgrims are planning to make the trip from Buffalo. ”This,” he says, ”is shaping up as the Super Bowl celebration Buffalo never had.”’
Archives for July 31, 2002
Will Bledsoe’s Popularity Reach The Level Of Flutie Mania?
‘However, Flutie had cult figure status among Bills fans. A family in Fairport named their dog "Flutie." There was even a local family that built a shrine to Doug Flutie in their home. Bledsoe may have to cross in to the world of food endorsements before he can even come close to Doug Flutie–who had a cereal and a Wegman’s sub named after him.’
Fletcher making impact with Bills
‘What Fletcher — at 5-foot-9, 245 pounds — lacks in size, he makes up for with intensity and passion. He has quickly emerged as the Bills’ defensive quarterback, calling the plays in the huddle and barking at teammates he believes are letting up.’