Archives for December 17, 2003

‘Reese, who started nine of the last 10 games, suffered the injury in Sunday’s 28-26 loss to Tennessee. He was running to make a tackle when he felt something pop in his calf. Reese was helped off the field and did not return.’

‘The Dolphins enter the game having dropped each of their past four December games overall, and their past five on the road in the season’s final month.’

‘The Dolphins hold a 21-16 advantage in games decided in Buffalo, including a 17-13 mark at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘In the last 13 games of this series, including playoffs, the winner has outscored the loser by a 125-47 margin in the fourth quarter.’

‘Joel Collier was born in Buffalo. His father Joe served as the Bills head coach from 1966-68.’

‘The Bills filled Reese’s spot on the roster by signing offensive tackle Bernard Robertson. Chicago’s fifth-round pick in the 2001 draft, Robertson played 17 games and started five with the Bears before being released before the season.’

‘The Bills would like to remind fans that the parking lots for all home games open four hours prior to kickoff. For this Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins, kickoff is at 1:00 PM and lots will open at 9:00 AM.’

‘The Bills-Dolphins game this Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium is sold out and will be televised locally.’

‘For just the third time in franchise history the Buffalo Bills have sold out all eight regular season home games in time to have the game televised locally.’

‘The Bills today announced that the team has signed offensive tackle Bernard Robertson and placed safety Izell Reese on Injured Reserve with a calf injury.’

‘The Buffalo Bills have numerous candidates for the Pro Bowl, but will their poor record hurt some of the player’s chances?’

‘One South Florida newspaper – The Sun-Sentinel – has even polled readers to identify which coach should replace Wannstedt: Tom Coughlin, Dennis Green, Nick Saban or Bob Stoops. Stoops, the Oklahoma coach, was the early front-runner.’

‘The Bills never made up for the loss of Peerless Price, and though Donahoe’s decision to draft running back Willis McGahee (who may play this week for the first time) may pay off down the road, it didn’t do a thing for the Bills this season. The Bills’ offensive line, which needed maximum protection of Bledsoe, fell far short. And the backs and tight ends didn’t do a very good job picking up blitzes.’

‘A source who has recently spoken to former Minnesota coach Dennis Green and current LSU coach Nick Saban said Tuesday that in conversations about the vacancy in Atlanta, both men indicated they might be more interested in coaching “a little further south.”’

‘He ran a trembling hand over his face. He had his own blood soaking through his dress clothes. ”We can’t say otherwise,” he said. “We’re not a good team.”’