Archives for June 9, 2005

‘Former Bills linebackers Shane Conlan and Mike Stratton are two of the 11 new inductees into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.’

‘Stratton is best recalled for his performance in Buffalo’s 20-7 win over San Diego in the 1964 AFL championship game. He was credited with the momentum-turning play with a fumble-forcing tackle that knocked Chargers running back Keith Lincoln out of the game. ”If it hadn’t been for that hit, I probably would not have been recognized nearly so nicely as I have been,” Stratton said.’

Buffalo had a quiet spring, but if Losman is what the Bills believe he is, they’ll make plenty of noise come fall and winter.

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‘Former Buffalo Bills linebackers Shane Conlan and Mike Stratton have been selected for induction into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. The induction, along with nine other members of the Class of 2005, will take place at an awards dinner in October (exact date TBA) at the HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo.’

‘In fact, the Bills should have brought back the standing buffalo to the helmets three years ago because it represented all the quickness and mobility of Bledsoe.’

‘A program geared toward young males ages 10-18, it will feature five workshops and keynote speaker Joe Burns Jr., a Thomas County Central High School alumnus and professional football player for the Buffalo Bills. “This is where my heart is,” said Burns. “Working with the kids and letting them know they can accomplish anything if they put their minds to it.”‘

‘Kicker Andy Eminger has a tryout with the Buffalo Bills next week and the St. Louis Rams are sending special teams coach Bob Ligashesky to Fawcett to work out Eminger. Knapp is on the Buffalo Bills’ list of tryout invitees.’

‘Losman should have a great career, but he needs to keep his goals realistic in his first year as starter. It’s always good to set high goals, but you have to approach situations with a balanced free to breathe mind frame.’