Archives for September 2003

‘Sam Aiken, Antonio Brown, Angelo Crowell, Jon Dorenbos, Mario Haggan, Chris Kelsay, Willis McGahee, Jerel Myers, Lauvale Sape, and Ben Sobieski joined 100 4th graders from M.L.K. Multicultural Institute (School #39) for the field trip, sponsored by Tops Friendly Markets.’

‘In January, Wright pleaded no contest to hit and run charges in Fresno, after an accident that left two people hurt.’

Beating Jacksonville so handily further validates the opening-day pounding of the Pats, but the Bills will need to show offensive balance sooner rather than later.

‘The Miami Dolphins have announced plans to hold a tribute to salsa legend Celia Cruz during halftime of Sunday night’s game against Buffalo.’

‘”We kind of set the tone at the outset of both games … that’s the thing I’m most proud of,” Gilbride said. “To take (the first possession) down and drive it in, gives your team … the entire team, an overwhelming sense of confidence. It also alters the whole complexion of their game … what their team is going to do defensively now changes and what their team is going to do on offense changes.”‘

‘Yes, Jacksonville scored—but who cares? The Bills had 38 points. The failed fake punt was of no consequence to the outcome of the game. This has to be a horrible time for talk radio. What do you talk about when a team has played as well as the Bills the first two games, and there’s nothing negative to drone on about? The answer– they have to focus on an play that meant absolutely nothing.’

‘After avenging a five-game losing streak to the Jets at the Meadowlands last Sunday, the Dolphins will try to halt a modest two-game winning streak by Buffalo in this series, and prevent the Bills from boasting their first three-game winning streak against Miami since 1993-94 (last of ’93 and both of ’94).’

‘The Bills are 2-0 and have outscored their first two opponents by a composite 69-17.’

‘The Dolphins hold a 25-11-1 lead over Buffalo in games played in Miami during the regular season, while the Bills own a 9-7 advantage in games staged at Pro Player Stadium.’

‘Bills RB Travis Henry surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark in both games against the Dolphins last year.’

‘Bills special teams coordinator Danny Smith spent two years coaching his alma mater, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, where he tutored former Dolphins QB Dan Marino.’

‘Buffalo’s Drew Bledsoe passed for 314 yards and two touchdowns in the Bills’ 38-17 win over Jacksonville. Bledsoe completed 19 of 25 attempts and recorded a 144.2 passer rating.’

‘This team is for real.’

‘Now is your chance to ask Buffalo’s quarterback a question!’

‘"That’s what Buffalo is about," guard Ruben Brown said. "That’s what the Buffalo area is about, the Buffalo Bills and how well the Bills do. I’ve been here when we played crappy or we’re not that good, and everybody in town is sad and down and they don’t want to go anywhere."’