Archives for November 2002

Anthem Singer – Tom Sartori

Tom Sartori has been heralded Buffalo, NY's Top Solo Artist for many years. Self-taught on the guitar, keyboards, trumpet, and drums, this multi-talented singer/songwriter has been performing professionally from a very early age. Officials

Referee-Bill Carollo (63)

Umpire-Butch Hannah (40)

Head Linesman-Paul Weidner (87)

Line Judge-Ben Montgomery (117)

Field Judge-Steve Zimmer (33)

Side Judge-John Parry (132)

Back Judge-Bob Waggoner (25)

Observer-Chuck Heberling

Williams Notes: Currently ranks 3rd in the AFC in rushing… also ranks 4th in the AFC and in the NFL with 1,350 total yards from scrimmage… has led the Dolphins in rushing ten times this season, in receptions three times and in reception yardage once.

Peerless Price:

Needs 73 receiving yards for his first career 1,000 yard season. He'd be just the 7th Bills player to have one and there have been only 11 in team history.

With 43 rushing yards, Henry will becomethe 8th different Bills player with a 1,000-yard campaign and the 21st overall. After practice on Friday, the Bills running back answered some emails.

‘"Just because I played the worst game in history doesn’t mean I don’t want to come face them again," Lucas said. "If I was smart I wouldn’t want to be in there right now. I’m sure all these guys (in Buffalo) are saying, "Oh, good. Ray’s coming to town. We’re going to get some picks this week.’ All I’m doing is looking at it as another game. I’m going to play it one play at a time and let the other 10 guys around me make plays."’

‘Miami ranks No. 1 in average drive start after kickoffs.’

‘If the Bills fail to make the playoffs, it won’t be the team’s eight starters in their first or second year who will take the blame. It’ll be the guys who’ve been down this path.’

‘If Washington decides Smith no longer is a fit, might the Bills consider bringing him back at a modest salary for a final season?’

‘Cold and artificial turf aside, Nails is looking forward to his Buffalo return. ”I feel I have something to prove,” he said. “I feel like I’m always under the microscope, somebody’s always watching me.”’

‘Carter met with his doctor before practice and received some encouraging news in his battle back from kidney problems. Carter’s tests improved and he might play on Sunday.’

‘No Dolphins team of recent vintage has been as suited for this final slippery stretch as this one. It has a healthy roster, with 20 of 22 starters available, Jay Fiedler ready to return and Cris Carter close. It finally has a bruising runner in Ricky Williams, who realizes he was acquired to plow a path over Miami’s past. And it has a defense fresh following the time-draining work Williams has done from September through November.’

‘A sign in the Dolphins’ locker room carried this message: "Buffalo forecast is for snow. When packing your bags, please be sure to have a pair of Destroyers if you are a Nike contract player. If you are a Reebok contract player, be sure to have Wet Turf Rat shoes. It would be a good idea to begin breaking them in today." "Destroyers" and "Wet Turf Rats" are models of shoes specifically designed for wet Astroturf-type surfaces.’

‘Coach Dave Wannstedt said Marion’s back started to tighten up Thursday, which is why he was held out of practice. If Marion is unable to start against the Bills then Shawn Wooden would take his place.’

‘It has been years since Doug Goodwin has felt this strong. He gets around well now, and travels to see his son play at Boston College whenever he can. The only problem is that even with the help he received from his old pals in Buffalo, he has run up $300,000 in medical expenses and has to pay another $3,000 per month for medication. Doug Jr. considered passing up his senior year at Boston College to enter the NFL draft, but Goodwin has discouraged that idea. He says he wants his son to get his degree.’

‘Dolphins free safety Brock Marion might be sidelined for Sunday’s game at Buffalo because of back spasms.’