Archives for June 2, 2005

‘”First and foremost, they are evaluated on physical appearance because that’s how they are evaluated by the general public,” Mateczun said.’

‘Coming off a 9-7 record in 2004, the Bills announced in January an increase in ticket prices, for both season tickets and individual game tickets. Season tickets will cost $2 to $4 more in various seating areas. In addition, the Bills introduced a new seating category, the "Rock Pile," featuring more than 2,400 seats. The lowest-priced ticket in those seating areas will be $250. By comparison, individual game ticket costs will rise from $3 to $5 per seat, depending on location.’

‘As of Wednesday, the ticket office has confirmed the sale of over 43,000 season tickets this year despite being 12 weeks away from the preseason home opener against Green Bay. At this point last year, the Bills had sold just over 40,000 season tickets.’

‘The Bills have brought in carnival rides and attractions for children that will be set up in the stadium parking lot. They will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. today, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. There will be reduced prices for rides and games today. Live music will be held in the lots Friday, Saturday and Sunday.’

‘”Oh yeah, 1.5 million people were at the game and everyone was with a friend who wanted to leave,” said Steve Tasker, the Bills’ former special teams ace who can be verified as being among the players on the field that day.’

‘The 6-foot, 223-pound back led the Cardinals in rushing in 2003. Despite missing time with injuries during his senior season, he ran for 373 yards and seven touchdowns.’

‘The Evansville BlueCats are excited to announce that wide receiver Shawn Miller was invited to attend next week’s mini camp with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Miller’s participation in the mini camp workouts gives him the opportunity to compete for a spot on the Bills training camp roster.’