Archives for October 2002

Tell me something. Can you really, truly feel safe with a late lead against Drew Bledsoe and the Bills? I’d almost be willing to spot your team a 10- or 13-point lead. Just give me Bledsoe with oh, say about four minutes left and three timeouts and let’s see what happens.

October 5, 1980 – BILLS STAY PERFECT, RECORD IS 5-0

The Bills went San Diego and upset the Chargers 26-24, in a battle of unbeatens. Buffalo was the only unbeaten team in the NFL. A crowd of five thousand fans met the Bills at the airport early Monday morning.

Former Buffalo Bills punter/linebacker Paul Maguire will be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame with the Class of 2002 at the organization's 12th annual awards dinner on October 16 at the HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo. He will join ten other inductees including former pro football players Mark Murphy (Washington Redskins), Rick Cassatta (Canadian League) and Tom Colella (former Rams, Browns and Bills player now deceased).

‘"If they are targeting me, that’s fine," he said. "I’m not going to back down. I’m going to go out there and play hard regardless."’

‘…Oakland continually ran offensive players on and off the field who didn’t participate in a play.’

Make an extraordinary addition to your collection and bid on the actual jersey (Reebok size 48) that quarterback Drew Bledsoe wore in the Bills' season opener against the Jets and during the incredible 33 – 27 overtime win against the Bears on Sept. 29. This is a one of a kind autographed jersey.

‘”I probably could’ve gone someplace else and gotten more money, but it’s not all about that, it’s about finishing what you started. My mom always told me that if you try out for something and quit, then you’re not giving yourself and your teammates a chance. I’ve lived by that my whole life. Go out, play hard, earn your teammates’ respect.”‘

‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe was selected as the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for his outstanding performances in September.’

‘”I’m going to order a bunch of chicken wings from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo and have them delivered to Ralph Wilson Stadium,” the former East High and Syracuse University star was saying during a break from preparations for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. “The way some of these cats can eat, especially on the O-line, I may need to order a moving van filled with wings to satisfy them. We got some guys here who have pretty amazing appetites. They might eat ’em bones and all.”‘

Gina Mustico (aka Moose) does a fabulous wallpaper featuring hard hitting rookie safety Coy Wire.

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Tyrone Robertson was suspended for four games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Robertson, Buffalo’s seventh-round pick in last year’s draft, had been inactive for all four Bills games this season. He appeared in 12 games as a reserve last season, recording 27 tackles and two sacks.

”’Kent was unique,” said Levy. ”First of all, he was maybe the single person involved in the success of our team who has been least recognized for what he contributed. Now, being put up on the Wall of Fame is tremendously gratifying because it is recognition.”’

‘The play-clock operator at Ralph Wilson Stadium outside Buffalo may get his first day off during a home game Sunday. Because the Raiders-Bills game could be more than the expected shootout.’

8. Drew Bledsoe / Bills – The Patriots were begging teams outside their division to trade for him. They told people they believed Bledsoe still could be an exceptional quarterback if he went to a new, positive situation, but he would never regain the passion and effectiveness he showed under Bill Parcells if he stayed in New England. Unfortunately for them and the other teams in the AFC East, the only team that believed them was the Bills, and now the Pats have another tough team to face. Just think of how the Skins would be with Bledsoe in Steve Spurrier’s offense.

The Bills-Raiders game this Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium is sold out and will be televised locally. Check for the local broadcast affiliate in your area.