YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Wow... Ty Nsekhe's untold journey from behind bars to the Bills I think you've got one of the great all-time stories in terms of walking a long road to get to where you are,” host Jim Rome told Nsekhe in early May during a segment on CBS Sports Radio. “And as proof of that, you've got jerseys from 10 teams that you've played for along the way hanging in your office.” That’s the Disney script. Throughout his interviews, Nsekhe allowed an inaccuracy to stand, never correcting the record and rarely hinting at the true depths from which he has risen. Undrafted out of Texas State in 2009? Not quite. “For the most part, I’ve controlled what I’ve put out there to the media … ” Nsekhe said. “I don’t really talk about my past much.” But the public records exist. Wasn’t he nervous that someone would ask about the felony burglary? The computer crime? His months behind bars? “Not really,” Nsekhe said. “Because you couldn’t really find it. The only way you would be able to find it is you Google my real first name.” He’s sharing his real story, raw and unvarnished, publicly for the first time, opening a door that’s remained shut for more than a decade. It’s less about a football player than a man who clawed from the abyss, a man who once hardly recognized himself. https://buffalonews.com/2019/09/10/buffalo-bills-ty-nsekhe-nfl-football-washington-redskins-rams-new-orleans-saints-texas-state-tarleton-state-northwestern-oklahoma-state-jim-rome-cody-ford-dion-dawkins-josh-allen-2019/ 4 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills of Boston Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 That was an incredible read. Thanks for posting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Wow... Ty Nsekhe's untold journey from behind bars to the Bills https://buffalonews.com/2019/09/10/buffalo-bills-ty-nsekhe-nfl-football-washington-redskins-rams-new-orleans-saints-texas-state-tarleton-state-northwestern-oklahoma-state-jim-rome-cody-ford-dion-dawkins-josh-allen-2019/ That is one AMAZING story. Wow. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 It's really a pretty incredible story. I've been a fan of his since his signing. I really haven't processed how this affects my opinion of him. When Ty finally retires a millionaire, he should find a high-end ghost writer to sit down with him and write his autobiography. I'd certainly read it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Wow! Between him and Feliciano. Guys who have earned it the hard way bring way more than ability to a team. It's clear, Beane looks for guys who are hungry, and who appreciate the opportunity they have. Ability, yes, they all have that, but what is the extra ingredient in the sauce? This. Thanks for posting. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 This deserved more coverage on the board. Tremendously impressive story. Good for Ty! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) In light of having this individual in the same division, the league has directed that New England is to be awarded a compensatory draft pick. * Further, the league directs the New York Jets be awarded a 6 pack of 20# A-B-C fire extinguishers. * Further, the league says “there’s a team in Miami?! Could have fooled us!” Edited September 11, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Jason Wolf has done some really good work. He was also the writer of the article about Matt Milano where it detailed his life of simplicity. It was so interesting. Edited September 11, 2019 by YoloinOhio 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Beane likes guys that are PHDs “poor hungry and determined”, it’s also been a Belicheck concept for some years now, and it works. Go Bills!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 This article is pulitzer worthy. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Redemption, perseverance, facing consequences, overcoming adversity, admission of guilt, finding and staying on a better path...amazing story. Glad he got his chance and very happy he is a Bill. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Amazing story!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 wish I could read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 15 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: wish I could read it! Why can't you? Use either a free VPN (opera works well enough) or just private browsing/incognito 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Amazing story. I didn't know this about him. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) This article is incredible. Edited September 11, 2019 by SCBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Makes me want to pull for him even more he's a true Bills type player to work his way out of that position to where he is now pretty cool !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perk71 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 What a life story. Thanks for posting! Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 12 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Wow... Ty Nsekhe's untold journey from behind bars to the Bills Great article, thanks for sharing. It is amazing to see how easy it is to continue sliding down a slippery slope once you make a few bad decisions. He is blessed that he had a skill to fall back on that rewards ability and performance and often allows employers to forgive past discretions if you have the ability and change your behavior. He appears to be making the most of his second chance which I respect very much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Love the picture of him with the white hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Great article. I got a chuckle out of this: “He comes and tries to hit me,” Nsekhe said. “So I just throw him over my shoulder. He’s a little cat. He went about three bunks over.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devldog131 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 6 hours ago, Bray Wyatt said: wish I could read it! Right click on link, click "open in incognito window". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 9 hours ago, CSBill said: Wow! Between him and Feliciano. Guys who have earned it the hard way bring way more than ability to a team. It's clear, Beane looks for guys who are hungry, and who appreciate the opportunity they have. Ability, yes, they all have that, but what is the extra ingredient in the sauce? This. Thanks for posting. A think one of the things missed by folks who are looking for a winning football team and no further, are perhaps that McBeane is preaching Family to his Team. They are all looking out for one another. Glad Ty has found a home as Buffalo Bill. and hope he makes good use of his blessings. and kicks arse : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 The story is telling as he grew up with very significant challenges. Good for him for making it past the mountains of difficulty he faced. He seems very humble and very thankful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I met him at camp this year and talked to him for about 10 seconds then watched him while he signed autograph and took pictures with fans (he just so huge you felt like your eyes couldn't look away). Would have never thought anything like this would have been possible of him based on the interactions he was having with the fans. The guy was like a 300lb teddy bear. Really great story and good to hear he was able to learn from his mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Wow what an in depth, phenomenal article....i have a new favorite author at the BN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Mango said: This deserved more coverage on the board. Tremendously impressive story. Good for Ty! Probably a paywall thing. I know I haven't read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Thats a great story, I had no idea where he came from. Good on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'm confused, I thought Beane and McDermott only want choirboys? Seriously, that story and how it was written had me enthralled. Forevermore, my nickname for Ty is "The Bodyguard". but the veteran was on the field for both touchdown drives, the former professional bodyguard protecting franchise quarterback Josh Allen. Seems like a natural progression. “Protect the biggest asset,” Nsekhe says, laughing. “Yeah, why not? It’s like it’s been in my DNA, right?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Hix Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Wow, nice to read about a guy breaking the cycle. I’ll be rooting for Ty even more now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Impressive read. It bodes ominously for the people who beat the drums to simply throw other humans away. This is a story that paints the picture of change being very possible...and transformative (to many thousands of people). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Antonio Brown's untold future. "From Pitt to Oak to NE to Behind bars"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 14 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Jason Wolf has done some really good work. He was also the writer of the article about Matt Milano where it detailed his life of simplicity. It was so interesting. What a difference since the canning of Bucky and Sully 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, bbb said: What a difference since the canning of Bucky and Sully Sully is still Sully, wherever he’s working now. McDermott treats him like a fruit fly. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Great, great read. Wow. I did not realize Ty did hard time. Makes you wonder how many guys fall through the NFL cracks, getting into trouble. Guys like Lawrence Phillips, not that he and Nsekhe are alike in that manner. Seems like TN was just a hustler and LP was a violent dude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 So what is this device that gets you free gas? I did not understand that part of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshBarnett Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thanks for all the kind words on this piece. I know Jason and our crew really appreciate it. Credit to Ty for being willing to share this story. He did several interviews with Jason over the last month and a half, including a two hour sitdown two weeks ago that helped fill in a lot of details. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, JoshBarnett said: Thanks for all the kind words on this piece. I know Jason and our crew really appreciate it. Credit to Ty for being willing to share this story. He did several interviews with Jason over the last month and a half, including a two hour sitdown two weeks ago that helped fill in a lot of details. I cannot thank you enough for getting rid of the vitriol which was making me angry every day reading the sports page (Yes, I still get the real paper) and getting talented writers like Jason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Excellent read about a young man trying to survive when life got in the way and the abyss came calling. The Story hits on themes of accountability, identity, and redemption as Nsekhe perseveres and takes his life back. He is able to transform a near tragic life in to a gift to take with him. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Rocket94 said: Excellent read about a young man trying to survive when life got in the way and the abyss came calling. The Story hits on themes of accountability, identity, and redemption as Nsekhe perseveres and takes his life back. He is able to transform a near tragic life in to a gift to take with him. Good stuff. Nice review! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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