Archives for May 9, 2005

‘Geisinger is hailed for his intelligence and earned a 4.0 grade point average in Pre-Med at Vanderbilt. His physical characteristics and ability to learn quickly make him a versatile player. "He could be a guy that because of his intelligence could also play center," Bills scout Joe Haering said. "He’s one of those kids that if you had him active as a backup on a Sunday, he’ll probably be able to play all three positions if you needed him."’

‘Trafford had open-heart surgery and couldn’t partake in any physical activity for nearly a year because the sternum needed time to heal. Doctors told him he would never play football again.’

‘He becomes the 22nd member of the Bills Wall of Fame, an honor that was created in 1980 to award former players, administration, and coaches who have played significant roles in the team’s history.’

‘”Be ready for the highs and lows in life, the bumps and curves in the road and definitely the achievements and disappointments,” he said, “because they’re definitely going to happen. To me, that’s what life is all about. One thing to remember is, always finish what you start.”‘

‘"I had the opportunity as a student-athlete to excel on the field, and in the classroom," Reed said. "Kutztown prepared me for life’s daunting challenges. I was fortunate to play in the NFL. All of my accomplishments would not have been possible were it not for the pursuit of this college degree. Yeah, I took a little detour, but I got it."’