Archives for June 15, 2008

‘Under their proposal, a section of the highway that runs in front of the stadium — home to Russert’s beloved Buffalo Bills — would bear the late newsman’s name. They didn’t specify exactly what the new name would be or how long a stretch of the highway would be renamed.’

‘A three-time NCAA Division II 400-meter champion, Moorman challenged his special-teams unit when he agreed to participate in the triathlon – a 300-yard swim, 15-kilometer bike race and 5-kilometer run – after the organizer said he’d partner up with Moorman’s PUNT Foundation.’

‘”It’s not as minor as it has been reported,” O’Connell told The Buffalo News. “She’s under the active care of several different physicians for injuries to several different parts of her body. She’s still under medical care.”‘

‘The more Lynch embarrasses the Bills and the NFL, the more likely Commissioner Roger Goodell would consider some sort of punishment, maybe a suspension. Since any sort of conviction could result in the player being banned from entrance into Canada, thereby missing the December game against Miami in Toronto as well as any future games, not only would his income be affected but his value to the Bills diminished. The puddle of trouble could have been cleaned up long ago with a liberal dose of common sense.’

‘”I always have fun when I’m out here with the kids,” said Lynch, a University of California product who finished 11th in the league in rushing with 1,115 yards and seven touchdowns in his rookie year last season.’

‘"We were the 30th-ranked offense the past two years,” Schonert said. "I think the players are excited about the change.”’