Archives for January 19, 2005

‘The NFL will be sending Jamie for an all expenses paid, one-week trip to Hawaii. Jamie will be responsible for learning several dance routines via videotape before she leaves Buffalo.’

‘At its peak, Empire, known for its coverage of Buffalo area professional, amateur, and college sports teams, employed about 115 at its peak.’

‘When the Buffalo Sabres start playing hockey again, they’ll be on MSG network.’

‘As for a possible trade for Henry, "we will look at it carefully," Green said during an interview with XTRA (910 AM) Tuesday. But Green also acknowledged the draft is "very deep" with running backs. It seems more likely the Cardinals would rather draft a back or sign one as a free agent rather than give up a pick in a trade and give someone like Henry – or Denver’s Reuben Droughns, who has also been given permission to seek a trade – a huge contract extension.’

‘…the Empire Sports Network has ceased operations, effective immediately.’

‘"The Bills are a great franchise and RW Jr. is the heart of this enterprise."’

‘The Bucs, who own the fifth overall pick in the draft, will be in a position to select one of the nation’s elite running backs. It’s a position of need for Tampa Bay, with 32-year-old Charlie Garner attempting to return from knee surgery and Michael Pittman leading the NFL with six lost fumbles.’

‘The Bucs, who have 11 picks, including four in the top 100, have a second- round pick to offer. They also can offer Henry much of what he seeks in a new home, including a grass field and warm weather.’

‘The good news for Bills fans is that Buffalo is not far away from reaching the playoffs for the first time since 1999. The bad news is the crucial position of quarterback is a question mark for 2005 and beyond and a couple of key starters may depart via free agency.’

‘On Sunday, January 2, 2005, the Buffalo Bills honored the 2004 Community Quarterback Award finalists in a pre-game ceremony, prior to the Bills-Steelers game at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘"On behalf of Mike Williams, we are thrilled to make this $2,500 donation to Buffalo Prep." said Andy Outcalt, Executive Vice President of Meyer Products. "Meyer would like to thank the fans for participating and Mike Williams for his outstanding play on the field. We are proud of our relationship with the Buffalo Bills."’