Archives for January 9, 2003

‘But Vinklarek was Williams’ biggest blunder, a sentimental choice bordering on cronyism.’

‘"I don’t know if there’s a word for how disappointed I was," he said. "I guess devastated is what I’d use. That was my place, that was my time and it was taken away. We did a good job and I think we would have continued to do a good job and gotten the team where we wanted to be."’

‘The charge against Wright, 23, will be reduced to a misdemeanor if he’s not arrested in the next year, according to the plea agreement in Fresno County Superior Court. Wright, 23, pleaded no contest to a charge of being involved in an accident resulting in injury and leaving the scene. After the year is up, he is likely to receive three years probation, said defense attorney Salvatore Sciandra. If Wright does not stay out of trouble, he could face up to three years in prison for the felony conviction.’

‘There has been speculation that at age 65 he would welcome a low-profile position — the Bills linebackers job is open — but sources close to the energetic LeBeau said he’s still interested in holding a position of authority.’

‘Buffalo Bills receiver Rodney Wright pleaded guilty Wednesday to leaving the scene of a collision that injured two people.’