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Just got off the phone with Darren Rovell from ESPN. The interview will be the feature story on ESPN.com in about 30 minutes. He told me what has happened is unprecedented in sports history.

When USA Today picks up the story, it's truly everywhere across this great nation. Never been more proud to be a fan of the Buffalo Bills. http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/11/darryl-talley-buffalo-bills

Thanks, Jay. It's amazing how many outlets are stepping up and promoting what the fans are doing.

http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/11/28/darryl-talley-family-overpowered-bills-fans-emphatic-display-love/ Pretty much what Janine told me tonight. I understand the position they are in and respect the pride that they carry themselves with. I believe, in the end, we'll figure out the best way to use the money for their benefit.

Just talked with a rep from the site. No need to increase the amount. Donations will continue and it will just show as a +100% amount of the goal.

Just passed $80,000 in less than 44 hours and it's actually picking UP steam. Unbelievable! Thank you everyone.

Just got of the phone from a heartfelt chat with Darryl's wife, Janine. She wants everyone to know that she, Darryl and their kids are just floored by the outpouring of emotion and donations. They want to thank all of the Bills and Mountaineer fans that have reached out to them at this time. She said that it has "meant the world to them." They also want it to be known that they never expected this flood of money and their consciences make it very hard for them to accept these funds. I told her that I wanted them to make the best decision as to how the money can best help their family. I also told her that people have given from their hearts and understand that Darryl never asked for a thing. We will talk again soon. It might help if you took a moment and posted on the Go Fund Me page and let her and Darryl know your feelings.

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/darryl-talley-helped-by-nfl-buffalo-bills-fans-donations-112814 Fox Sports the latest to trumpet the cause.

I'm trying, CBF, I mention it in each interview. I'll be on WBEN radio Monday morning at 8:20 am, I'll be sure to give out major props there.

http://www.wgrz.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2014/11/28/talley-internet-fundraiser-collects-thousands/19610863/

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/28/fansfans-flood-former-bills-linebacker-darryl-talley-with-contributions/#comments The national media has taken notice.

Just a quick update, Channel 2 was just out and did a feature piece that will run at 6 pm. Also, Charles Pellien from Bills Fan Thunder (they organized the Ban Bon Jovi movement) is partnering in and will organize a Talley Benefit. The monies can be channeled through his 501C3 so that all of the Go Fund Me money can go to Darryl tax free. Over $10,000 and counting, thank you all. PS- I mentioned Two Bills Drive heavily in the interview, hope it makes the air.

Just want to say that I respect everyone's opinions on what is the best thing to do to help Darryl. I appreciate DCTom's suggestion that maybe Darryl would reject any fan donations. I have reached out to his wife and will update when I hear back. I am one of the most calculated people you will ever meet. I don't do anything in a knee-jerk fashion, yet when I read this story late last night as I was preparing to spend today giving thanks for all that I have it truly broke my heart. I decided to start the fund because I thought of Robin Williams and how so many people said, "Had we known he was suffering we would have done something." Then I thought of Junior Seau and I prayed that we never wake up and read such terrible news about Darryl. I thought that by agreeing to the Buffalo News article Talley was giving us a cry for help. Not for money, per se, but to let people know he is truly hurting. As a proud man myself, I know how hard it must have been for him to show even the slightest bit of weakness publicly. Anyway, if you donate you have my eternal thanks. If the fund reaches it's goal and Darryl and his family refuse the money I will make sure that all donations are returned. PS - Mike Lodish reached out to me to say that Darryl believed in him when many others didn't and he will help his old teammate anyway that he can.

Good thought, Tom. I have a message out to Darryl's wife. I'll update when I hear back.

Amen, Brother. Best Bill ever.

See post #22

I know there is a separate thread about Darryl's sad situation, but I hope the mods find this worthy of it's own entry. I have set up a Go Fund Me campaign to help Darryl pay his bills and get the help he needs. Please consider donating what you can. If any one of us was in need Darryl would be the first Bill rushing to our aid. http://www.gofundme.com/hvkgjo

I set up a Go Fund Me for Darryl to help him pay his bills. Please consider donating. He was and is my favorite Bill ever and I can't stand idly by after reading this sad news. http://www.gofundme.com/hvkgjo

Are tickets for the game in Buffalo even being honored in Detroit?

Found the refund policy for those not making the trek to Detroit: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Refund-and-credit-policy-for-Bills-Jets-ticket-holders/d257155c-cc06-4e21-aa9f-761752b28450

Wonder how soon we season ticket holders wil get info on how to obtain game tix or refunds?

Realistically, what kind of a crowd is this game going to draw in Detroit or Washington? Can't imagine more than 30% of the season ticket holders would go to Detroit for a weekday night game, near 0% for DC. Then, how many people in Detroit are going to fork out full dollar (would be unfair to season ticket holders to deep discount prices) to see a non-lions game. Ask yourself this: same storm hits Motown and the league moves Lions/Vikings to the Ralph? You buying a ticket? Me neither. The 29,000 UB Stadium seems like a much better solution. Drove past it an hour ago. Trace amounts of snow, parking lots clear. Make tix available to season ticket holders based on longevity.

Hope he gets the help he needs.

Tomorrow they go in for surgery to get matching penises to finish off the transformation.

I'd want Earth 2 Sammy Watkins and a Top 5 1st Rounder.