Archives for November 21, 2012

‘A statement released by the team Tuesday says David Gerken Jr. of Palmyra was kicked out of Ralph Wilson Stadium shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday during the game against the Miami Dolphins. Bills officials haven’t released details of what led to his ejection.’

‘”We started this talk a few weeks back,” Bills safety and captain George Wilson said. “This is our playoffs right now."’

‘”We continue to review the circumstances surrounding this particular ejection,” the team stated. “Mr. Gerken was one of 94 fans ejected from that game. Our review of this incident is ongoing, and we continue to cooperate with law enforcement during its investigation.”‘

‘Perhaps more telling is Buffalo’s defense, which ranks 31st at 46 percent in stopping teams on third down.’

‘He dreamed of being an NFL defensive back just like his father, Gill Byrd, a two-time Pro Bowl selection during a 10-year career with San Diego.’

‘Bills are still far from good, but they kept their flickering playoff hopes alive by beating Miami at home in an ugly one. Now let’s see what they do at Indy in a virtual must-win situation.’

‘But of all the things to question, the last on the list should be putting Jackson back in the lineup when he returns from injury.’

‘The department tells WBEN that Gerken was charged with DWI after his car slammed into a house in Palmyra in May of 2010.’

‘”I have staples in the back of my head and a broken bone in my eye,” Gebauer said.’

‘”We have been pretty good this year,” said Ryan Fitzpatrick. “We had our struggles in Houston. Corrected a lot of that and did a good job in New England, but we just have to continue to work at it. I do not think that is a weakness for us. I see that as a strength and hopefully we just continue to get better at it as we go forward.”‘