Archives for July 2015

'"I like track and field for the simple reason that I determine my own outcome," Goodwin said. "I don't rely on my coach or the president or the CEO making a decision. I'm kind of like the CEO of my own corporation. I make the calls on if I'm going to be here or going to be there, as opposed to football where other people are making that decision. Other people are in charge of how much you play and what plays you get. In that aspect, I like that about long jumping."'

'The popular barbecue restaurant which opened a location in Syracuse back in 1988 and arrived in Buffalo in 2014, has been named the official barbecue of the Buffalo Bills and will now be featured at concessions stands inside Ralph Wilson Stadium during Bills home games. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que will also have a standalone concession stand inside the stadium operated by the restaurant's staff.'

'The foundation could not say how much money will go to Michigan, as there is no set allocation of dollars between the two regions and some money could also go to charities around the country. Priorities for funding include health lifestyles, early childhood and youth development, caregivers, community development and economic growth.'

'Formal, long-term grant cycles for the foundation will begin in 2016, official said. Official guidelines for applying for 2016 grants will be announced after the foundation’s program officers are in place, foundation officials said.'

'"Ralph saw firsthand the impact of his generosity in his lifetime," Wilson's widow Mary said in a statement. "Always thinking of others even in his own legacy, his hope with this trust was that the Foundation's work may make a direct impact in the lifetimes of those who knew him best."'

'Goodwin was a two-time NCAA champion in the long jump at the University of Texas and finished 10th in three years ago at the London Olympics.'

'A mission statement released Wednesday said grants will go to causes that resonated with Wilson. The Hall of Fame owner's priorities included supporting healthy lifestyles, early childhood and youth development, caregivers, community development and economic growth.'

'"My teammates give me a hard time about that all the time," Goodwin told ESPN. "'Hey, if you catch the ball and get in an open field, I want you to long jump from the 10 into the end zone.' … I might make it happen one of these days."'

'"I love long-jumping, and if I'm granted the opportunity without repercussions, then I will pursue it further," he said, "but I'm obligated to Buffalo Bills football and that's the main focus."'

'1) Charles Clay.'

'Goodwin jumped a season best 8.27-meters (27-feet, 1.59-inches in his third attempt, which held up for second place overall and the silver. Goodwin’s Team USA teammate Jeffrey Henderson won gold with a jump of 8.54-meters while Emiliano Lasa of Uraguay took home bronze with a leap of 8.17-meters.'

'Teams will be keying on Sammy Watkins, Percy Harvin, and LeSean McCoy, giving Woods a huge opportunity to beat a weaker defensive back in a one-on-one matchup. He won't exploit a defense completely and take over a game, but he is effective at finding open space and exploiting it for yards after the catch.'

'On defense, there is no arguing the Bills had a tremendous season in 2014, but Robey's potential output was sacrificed for that type of scheme. Now with head coach Rex Ryan, the man that took Pettine under his wing in Baltimore and then in New York, Robey's potential impact on the year as both a cover man and a blitzer is very high. If only he was a few inches taller. However, his ability makes up for it.'

'Last year’s success was encouraging, but Buffalo is undergoing another defensive scheme change, their fifth in five seasons. The good news is Rex Ryan has a proven track record against the run and the depth and caliber of talent is virtually unchanged on the defensive side of the ball.'

'“We can’t think of a better way to spend gameday than smoking some BBQ at Ralph Wilson Stadium and being a part of the Bills fans and family. It’s going to be a great and exciting season” – Rene de la Garrigue, President & Chief Executive Officer of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Restaurants.'