Archives for February 12, 2006

‘The ninth annual Hunter’s Day of Hope for Children – and the first since the death of Hunter Kelly last August – will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Buffalo Bills Fieldhouse in Orchard Park.’

‘The proof is in his contract to be the head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Jauron confirmed he has nothing in his contract about having control of the 53-man roster. He expects to have as much control of it as he wants, but he also expects to work closely with General Manager Marv Levy on all football decisions. “I didn’t specify anything about the roster [in the contract],” Jauron said. “I didn’t feel like it was necessary.”‘

‘Wire enjoys speaking to different groups, not just athletes and feels that it is part of his responsibility as a professional athlete. "I take it as an honor," Wire said. "I realize that in today’s society, athletes are looked upon with such high esteem, especially by young kids. And everything I say and everything I do, someone could be watching and I could affect someone’s life. I want to take advantage of the gift that I have been given and the blessing to be able to play this sport and use that to help inspire others or give others hope. I know I have had a lot of help along the way. I haven’t done anything on my own, I would be silly to say that."’

‘Moorman, the former Pittsburg State University All-American playing in his first Pro Bowl, took fourth in the obstacle course competition at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge, taking a shortcut in the course that eliminated a heavy obstacle. Moorman, punter for the Buffalo Bills, officially finished fourth in the obstacle course competition after he was assessed a 5-second penalty for skipping the blocking sled, one of nine stations in the race that tests a player’s speed, strength and agility.’