‘Don’t confuse those as the words of someone wallowing in self-pity. The 28-year-old DiMarco isn’t doing that. He knows there are plenty of reasons to feel blessed, beginning with his wife and their 1-year-old son, Weston, as well as the rest of their family and friends.’
Archives for December 13, 2017
Sean Kirst: A housecleaner, 2 boys, some Buffalo Bills and a car stuck in snow
‘Yet a great Buffalo tale becomes even greater when you hear Mendofik’s account. She works two jobs and she doesn’t have much time to watch the Bills – unlike her twins, devoted fans who remain stunned at what happened Sunday – and while she was thrilled the players helped, she also had a question: She wondered how she could thank a waitress from DiPaolo’s, the one who shoveled without wearing a coat.’
Voice of the Fan: O’ Come All Ye Faithful to Bills’ winter wonderland
‘For possibly the first time in NFL history, the fans were as tough and hearty as the players.’
Bills schedule: No breaks coming against resurgent Dolphins
‘Of the 7-6 clubs, Baltimore has the easiest road to a post-season invitation. Its final three opponents (Cleveland, Indianapolis, Cincinnati) are a combined 8-31.’
Cheers to the end of prohibition, a new ritual and a Buffalo Bills victory in the snow
‘On December days, I always asked the fans how they survived the cold. “Layers, man,” they would say. “Dress in layers.” On this snowy Sunday, I have followed this advice, T-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, sweatshirt, down vest, coat, blanket, garbage bags, etc. Maybe enough, maybe not.’
The frigid snowy Buffalo Bills photo from a Brighton photographer seen around the world
‘”I didn’t post the photo until the ride home,” said Wittmeyer, a Brighton-based professional photographer. Minutes later, he said, his telephone started to thrum with vibrations, both from notifications of the photo’s use and from family and friends who were seeing it (in the instances when Wittmeyer was actually credited for the photo).’
8 QB options for Buffalo Bills with Tyrod Taylor, Nathan Peterman’s status unclear
‘The Bills aren’t looking for long-term options so a call to Keith Wenning would make sense. Wenning backed up Nathan Peterman in the Bills’ preseason finale against the Detroit Lions earlier this season. He completed 5-of-15 passes for 41 yards during the game. Wenning isn’t an ideal option, but options are limited.’
Milano takes over starting WLB role for Bills
‘“We inserted him in the starting lineup (Sunday), and he did a terrific job,” Frazier said. “We plan on, barring anything happening this week in practice, him starting again against our next opponent, Miami.”’
A tie better than a loss? I’m not so sure
‘A tie Sunday would have left the Bills 6-6-1, and it’s possible McDermott’s alleged information convinced him that 9-6-1 was attainable, and that that record is probably good enough for the playoffs. In my mind, a tie Sunday would have meant a tie in the easiest game on the Bills’ schedule, and that they’d finish no better than 8-7-1.’
New Era Field Stadium snow cleanup
‘They are shoveling about 2 feet of snow from the stadiums onto the field. Heavy equipment on the field is picking it up and loading it onto dump trucks.’
LeSean McCoy to host Christmas for Kids Celebration
‘McCoy and the William-Emslie Family YMCA announced their Christmas for Kids Celebration will be held Tuesday, December 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the YMCA on Williams Street.’
Fred Jackson to lead Bills onto field this Sunday
‘“I hope y’all saved me some snow!! Honored to Lead The Charge!! See ya at @newerafield #billsmafia,” Jackson tweeted.’
Colts kicker may lose out on $500K bonus after Bills game
‘Vinatieri needs to successfully make 90 percent of his field goal attempts in order to get that bonus.’
Defining Snow Game for Bills
‘Sunday’s game will likely go down in Buffalo lore as the snow game – the game with a paid attendance north of 35,000, but 100,000+ fans will swear they were there in person. Webb may fade into oblivion, but he’ll always be that guy – the guy who got it done in the end when he stepped in for two injured quarterbacks. We’ll all have memories, just as I have memories of my snowy football days – nostalgia is a wonderful thing to keep you warm on a snowy winter day.’
Thompson now teaching that anything is possible
‘“We call it F-S-U,” said Thompson. “It stands for Fifth Street University. Most people who don’t get out go right up to Fifth Street. There’s so much talent up there on that one street, so much talent, but there’s nowhere else to go. They don’t know any better. That’s the street life up there. It’s a high crime area. It’s a rough area man, but we’ve just got to change the mindset of the people and try to get those kids out of there.”’
Bills D-line coach Mike Waufle has connection to HS Coach of the Year
‘Buffalo’s big win over the Colts on Sunday was memorable for many reasons. As snow fell in historic amounts, Bills players, coaches, staff, and fans all rose to the occasion, showcasing the passion, toughness and perseverance that has come to symbolize Western New York. While the game produced many inspiring storylines, so did the pregame ceremony. Honored on-field prior to kickoff, were 22 local high school football coaches who each have their own unique tales of triumph. Their contributions to the community are noteworthy, so too are their connections to some of the Bills very own, including Defensive Line Coach Mike Waufle and Alumni Manager Jeremy Kelley.’
Brownie Points – Week 14
‘McCoy picks the hole between Incognito and Dawkins and has only safety Mattias Farley to beat through to reach the open field. Ball game.’
Bills Today: Top tier performers from Sunday’s snow game
‘McCoy took over the game towards the end of the second quarter and became a one-man offense for the Bills against the Colts. His offensive line struggled to move defenders around in the snow as he averaged just 0.56 yards before contact. However, McCoy averaged 4.31 yards after contact and broke eight tackles on his 32 carries, including one forced missed tackle on his game-winning touchdown in overtime.’