Archives for January 29, 2005

‘"It is a great feeling of personal accomplishment," said Clements, who is the first Bills cornerback to make the Pro Bowl since Nate Odomes in 1993. "It says a lot about our defense and the type of players we have on this team. We have all played hungry and have made the plays to give us the recognition we deserve."’

‘The 25-year-old Clements was a second alternate to the NFL’s all-star game. Starting cornerback Chris McAlister of Baltimore had to back out of the game due to a foot injury, and his replacement, Miami’s Patrick Surtain, was scratched with a groin injury.’

‘The Buffalo Bills will raise ticket prices this fall but also will decrease prices for a newly created end zone section being dubbed "Rock Pile" seats.’

‘Adelphia hopes to soothe the loss of Empire by carrying the network that covers Buffalo’s favorite sport. "I wouldn’t want to say anything about anyone losing anything, but what they gain is the NFL 24/7," said coordinating producer Eric Weinberger. "It should be on in a football town like Buffalo. . . . It is a great opportunity for everyone to be on the ground floor of something that is set up to succeed and the flagship of the No. 1 sport," Eisen said.’

‘The reason is not necessarily the second-round draft pick the Bills are believed to be asking for, but Henry’s past fumbling problems.’

‘Select season ticket sections will increase by $2 to $4 while individual game tickets are also going to be more expensive; fans can expect to pay $3 to $5 more for those.’