Archives for April 19, 2005

‘The 3rd Annual Hunter’s Hope Candlelight Ball will happen in late July. It’s named for Hunter Kelly, son of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly.’

‘The tournament will be held on the team’s grass practice field adjacent to Ralph Wilson Stadium. Adult teams (ages 18 & up) will play a four-on-four version of the game with two substitutes and will compete in men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions. Youth teams (ages 12-14 & 15-17) will participate in five-on-five play with one substitute.’

‘The first three rounds will conclude on Saturday by approximately 10:00 PM ET. In 2004, the first round consumed five hours and 24 minutes; the second, two hours and 47 minutes; and the third, one hour and 56 minutes. The draft will resume on Sunday at 11:00 AM ET for the final four rounds, ending at approximately 6:00 PM ET.’

‘You have to admit, it would be far more interesting if the rookie free-agency period opened at noon Saturday instead of waiting for the Bills to make the 55th pick sometime far into the night.’

‘One thing we do know for sure: Modrak has been there and done that as GM of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1998 to 2000. He wouldn’t bite even if the job was offered.’

‘The Redskins and Bills have not discussed a Clements trade, sources said.’

‘The Verizon Wireless Text Messaging Chat with Donahoe will begin at noon on Tuesday, April 19 and will offer fans the opportunity to send their questions directly to Donahoe and receive real-time answers via text messages on their wireless phone.’