ChevyVanMiller Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Still no article that mentions TBD yet CBF 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Almost halfway in a day. Why I've always been proud to be a Bills fan. It's more than just football for us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 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. No worries bud! It's a great thing that you did! We are helping DT out. Nothing else matters CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 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. Wait a minute, your name is Frank? It's not Chevy like Chevy Chase? Kudos once again. Thanks for doing this. You are now on the NFL's hit list for making them look bad. Watch your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playoffman Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 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 Thanks for setting this up. Looks like he has really come under hard times and its things like this that give me hope for the future of mankind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/darryl-talley-helped-by-nfl-buffalo-bills-fans-donations-112814 Fox Sports the latest to trumpet the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Wow! Some people donated $1500! Bills fans are amazing CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Almost $60K in 48 hours. That's just damn impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 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. Thank You for spearheading the campaign to support them. Kudos to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 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. You are truly a great person to set this up. This is fanhood at its finest, but true character is revealed in the worst of times and how one rises up to help those in need. What a story, especially at the holidays. I'll post at the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Wow, didn't see all this. Absolutely great. On one hand, I am a little suspicious of people who churn through their money, but when it comes to football players of the past (90s and before), I ease up, due to all the damage they take, especially brain damage. DT was awesome, and I'll be showing my support in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 $73,495! Are you kidding me! This is unreal. When I donated it was at $5,500. I'm stunned. Way to go Bills faithful. Gotta be a way to use thus to lever more out of the folks with truly deep pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 You are truly a great person to set this up. This is fanhood at its finest, but true character is revealed in the worst of times and how one rises up to help those in need. What a story, especially at the holidays. I'll post at the page. good post Yolo But may i suggest this is Humanity at its finest. And that Buffalo Bills are much more than a football team to us. but definitely Bills fans have kicked it right down the middle these last couple days. Thank you Frank. We love you man. Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 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. You are a good person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I donated $32 in honor of the 32 pt. deficit that DT rallied the defense to do their part to overcome. Maybe Darryl can make something of a comeback in his own life. Just thinking. Buffalo Bils fan site + Thanksgiving + explayers in need = a yearly tradition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoff Bound Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I have never heard of this type of outpouring for a player in any sport. That doesn't mean it hasn't happened. This is beyond incredible. It just shows what kind of fans the Bills have. Unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just passed $80,000 in less than 44 hours and it's actually picking UP steam. Unbelievable! Thank you everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLinesandArmadillos Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 DT was my Mom's favorite players. She passed 2 years ago due to a 10 year fight with cancer and she would be very proud and tearful about this effort. I will be making a contribution on her behalf shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan since '64 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just passed $80,000 in less than 44 hours and it's actually picking UP steam. Unbelievable! Can you increase the limit beyond $100K? You're gong to blow right through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Awesome. Thanks Chevy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Can you increase the limit beyond $100K? You're gong to blow right through it. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) I would love to hit 100k before sunday... would be a good story. It's not so much about the money though. It is important to show darryl that there is a whole city behind him and his family. Edited November 29, 2014 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 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. You might suggest to her that, even if they won't accept the money, they still get to determine how the money gets used, so if they'd rather donate it to a charity or CTE research... It doesn't have to go to him to still do some good on his behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I think that... Beyond the financial support... It's possible this reaction from the Bills fan base... HIS fan base.. Might help his mental health. It may prop him up to know how much he is still revered, respected, and appreciated for all he did. Perhaps the league and the team had parameters around what they can do for ex-players who end up with seemingly insurmountable health problems as a result of playing the way he did. But the fan base doesn't. We have his back, just like he always had ours. Maybe that helps him get up every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 1 timothy 6:18. And for the record I gave and don't care what he does with the money. He's a stand up guy. He needs some help and here WE are never prouder to be a bills fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyQuil Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 A couple things that need to be pointed out, not really on here but at some of the comments on various media sites. 1) While I don't know how much Talley made over his career it was nowhere near the salaries of today. His $39k a year for disability is probably closer to $19k or $365 a week after taxes. 2) CTE. Nothing was known about concussions and the link of repeated head trauma to brain injury when Talley played. People saying, "he knew the risks," are sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 A couple things that need to be pointed out, not really on here but at some of the comments on various media sites. 1) While I don't know how much Talley made over his career it was nowhere near the salaries of today. His $39k a year for disability is probably closer to $19k or $365 a week after taxes. 2) CTE. Nothing was known about concussions and the link of repeated head trauma to brain injury when Talley played. People saying, "he knew the risks," are sickening. absolutely. We cannot judge him without walking in his shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJasper Probincrux III Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm conflicted. On one hand I'd like to help Darryl. On the other I've followed his wife on Twitter @J9Talley for a while and I remember an awful lot of posts about shopping at high end estate sales including pictures of the stuff she bought and entertaining antiquing mavens from the Orlando area at their home, etc. These two things seem to be pretty incongruent with each other but maybe she's good at keeping up appearances or it's part of her business. I have no idea. It's just giving me pause. If i hadn't seen what I've seen it'd be a no-brainer but tweets like this from this month make me wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eme123 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 A couple things that need to be pointed out, not really on here but at some of the comments on various media sites. 1) While I don't know how much Talley made over his career it was nowhere near the salaries of today. His $39k a year for disability is probably closer to $19k or $365 a week after taxes. 2) CTE. Nothing was known about concussions and the link of repeated head trauma to brain injury when Talley played. People saying, "he knew the risks," are sickening. Humans learn at a very early age that if you slam body parts against something long enough and hard enough its going to cause injury. Just because we gave it a name(CTE) this past decade doesn't mean that fact just began its existence. Players like Talley knew that there was a potential for serious injury before they stepped on an NFL football field. Players were getting paralyzed during Talleys career. That didn't even stop him. That being said CTE does exist. Darryls symptoms seem awful and he deserves some help. I support this effort and think its amazing what fans have accomplished so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just heard you on WHEC channel 10 here in Rochester. Well done on all counts sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just heard you on WHEC channel 10 here in Rochester. Well done on all counts sir! Thanks, Jay. It's amazing how many outlets are stepping up and promoting what the fans are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoff Bound Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 As of 1 am Saturday morning EST the fund is over $91k, which is awsome to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 You've fixed things to where I can never, ever, ever, EVER say anything bad about you on TBD. You really stepped up, and pulled the trigger, buddy. Kudos ain't enough. GO BILLS, and thank you for setting this up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I think that... Beyond the financial support... It's possible this reaction from the Bills fan base... HIS fan base.. Might help his mental health. It may prop him up to know how much he is still revered, respected, and appreciated for all he did. Perhaps the league and the team had parameters around what they can do for ex-players who end up with seemingly insurmountable health problems as a result of playing the way he did. But the fan base doesn't. We have his back, just like he always had ours. Maybe that helps him get up every day. That's what I was thinking. Such an emotional year. DT and Jimbo know they wouldn't get this love in most other places........And, I really think the Bills played their hearts out Monday night for us, after that insane week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels150 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just saw that around 2am London Fletcher donated $1000. How awesome. Anyone see any other players/ coaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed Bills Blue Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 All in for Talley. Just saw that around 2am London Fletcher donated $1000. How awesome. That is so touching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I always liked London! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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