Archives for December 2011

‘Our gentle giant did more than all right. It hurts to see friends die. But it’s a comfort to know Al found such peace and love in his life, that he touched everyone around him and left the world a better place.’

‘”It’s frustrating, and I’d be lying to you if I said it wasn’t,” he said in a quiet moment by his locker stall the other day after a swarm of reporters had already vacated his space. “Unfortunately I’ve been here before, like in ’08 when we started 5-1 and didn’t make the playoffs.”‘

‘Bills management isn’t all that upset about playing home games in December because it figures if the team is in contention, the home games would easily sell out. I understand that theory. The problem is that the Bills are so seldom in contention late in the season for anything except a really good draft pick.’

‘”It was tough,” Smith said about not having a defined role. “I am a competitor and wanted to help my team, At the same time, I know it’s whatever coach feels best for the team. I am trying to work my butt off to be a help to this team.”‘

‘While Allen eventually traded covering high school sports in favor of covering the Buffalo Bills in 1999 and also became a columnist, I’ll always believe that Allen’s heart was in high school sports and the athletes who played simply for the love of the game.’

Tennessee Titans make point on fourth down (Nashville Tennessean)

‘The two teams meet Sunday in what is essentially a do-or-die game to determine who gets to remain in the postseason hunt for another week.’

‘Bills 23, Titans 20.’

‘The Bills have made 12 of their 16 interceptions this season at home.’

‘Buffalo News football reporter and all-around kind human being Allen Wilson has passed away after a brilliant and inspiring fight versus leukemia.’

‘With 32 catches for 312 yards, Chandler is on pace for 46 receptions. It’s the first quality season the Bills have had from a starting tight end since Jay Riemersma caught 53 in 2001.’

‘”I just really feel like the team needs a leader and I know I’m young and a rookie and whatnot, but I feel like we’re at a point now where it really doesn’t matter where it’s coming from, but it needs to come from somewhere,” the 320-pound defensive lineman said.’

Tennessee Titans get needed contribution from Lavelle Hawkins (Nashville Tennessean)

Preview: Tennessee Titans (6-5) at Buffalo Bills (5-6) (Nashville Tennessean)

Titans poised for playoff run down final stretch (Fox Sports Tennessee)

Special Teams Helping Titans Down the Stretch (TitansOnline.com)

Defense Seeks More Takeaways Sunday at Buffalo (TitansOnline.com)

Coach Munchak’s Friday Practice Report (TitansOnline.com)

‘Wilson was ruled out Friday by coach Chan Gailey after missing the entire week of practice.’

‘Starting strong safety George Wilson was again unable to participate in practice on Friday, causing the Bills to officially rule him out for the third straight contest. A neck injury suffered against Dallas for Wilson will jettison rookie safety Da’Norris Searcy in to the lineup once again.’