Archives for August 2004

‘”Being an education major myself, I think it’s important for kids to put a lot of emphasis on staying in school,” said Moorman, a history education major and one-time substitute teacher. “If I can help motivate kids to stay in school then I’m happy to help out anyway I can.”‘

‘"No back in the league gives me as much trouble," says the Dolphins’ MLB Zach Thomas. "I’m short, and I can get leverage on the backs, but not Henry. I can’t get under him. And he runs so hard. I hate trying to tackle him."’

‘Villarrial’s absense just adds to the continuing shuffle of players along the offensive line. Ross Tucker took reps with the first team as did Mike Williams who’s still walking with a slight limp after straining his right arch last week.’

‘"It’s everybody’s dream to be a starter in the NFL — not so much a star but a starter," said Smith. "To play in the NFL and to come from a year of playing NFL Europe, being on a practice squad for two years, you can’t ask for anything more."’

‘Moorman, who also serves as the Bills holder, was hurt while trying to run with the ball following a botched snap during a field-goal drill. He appeared to trip and came up limping before being escorted to the locker room.’

‘It hits stores next week.’

‘“That’s our next Jim Kelly,” another person is overheard saying, referring to the Bills Hall-of-Famer.’

‘The first ever Bills themed ice cream flavor, Stampede Sundae, features vanilla flavored ice cream spiked with tasty Gertrude Hawk chocolate peanut butter footballs. Smooth swirls of peanut butter and chocolate fudge enhance the premium ice cream taste.’

‘"Bills Stampede Sundae" is the creation of Turkey Hill Dairy, based out of Pennsylvania. The ice cream flavor is vanilla with chocolate peanut butter football and fudge swirls.’

‘The move underscored the fact that the front five is the big worry on the team.’

‘Smith was a tackle with the Ravens, so moving inside has been a slight adjustment in Buffalo, but one he’s having no problem with. "The guy is really strong, and one of his assets is that guys don’t push him back," said center Trey Teague. "He’s plenty strong to play that position."’

‘"I heard the criticism, but the media and the fans don’t know what’s going on with the team, and I don’t fault them for that," Posey said the other day. "I know what I had to do and what my role was on this team. I did my job, and as long as the coaches were satisfied, then I’m satisfied."’

‘A first-round draft pick for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills in 1993, Thomas L. Smith has not played for a while, but it was not paying for a while that got him in trouble in Chester County Court.’

‘Mularkey said Price injured his toe on Sunday and will be held out of this weekend’s game against the Titans.’

‘Lawrence Smith, who signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent in January, has replaced Mike Pucillo at left guard. “Whatever I’ve been doing to get their attention,” said Smith, “it must have been good enough. I’m just going to have to continue to do that and step up even more.”‘