Archives for February 5, 2012

‘When it comes to toughness, authenticity and character, few places can touch us. Which makes it easy to laugh off the occasional insult. We know more about the place we live in, and why we choose to live here, than the Tom Bradys of the world ever will.’

‘The inductees were chosen during a seven-hour meeting of the 44 members of the Hall’s board of selectors. Reed had been a finalist more times than any of the other men considered today.’

‘During an interview Friday with NBC Sports, the Buffalo Bills’ receiver confirmed long-rumored suspicions that Fitzpatrick suffered cracked ribs in the Washington Redskins game in Toronto, an injury caused by a hit by former Bills linebacker London Fletcher.’

‘The 17 names before the cut to 10 included fellow wide receivers Cris Carter and Tim Brown. The three outstanding candidates at the same position have been splitting support and votes for years. The advocates for each of the three players have not been able to collaborate to throw their support behind one candidate per election for three straight years.’

Along to help was Buffalo Bills cheerleader Jill, of Hornell. She said that the Jills often help throughout the area with fundraisers. “That is part of what I like about being a Jill,” she said.’

‘It was such a good blue print, Belichick’s written gameplan ended up in the Hall of Fame.’

‘And perhaps most shocking of all was that no wide receiver was chosen.’

‘Well-schooled on today’s participants, Moats offered The Pilot defensive insight on both as well as an opinion on which team he thinks will prevail.’

‘In an all too familiar scenario three receivers counting Reed made the list of 15 finalists for the 2012 Hall of Fame as Tim Brown and Cris Carter were again finalists this year. None of the wideouts however, earned induction.’