‘“It wasn’t the NFL,” Huetter said. “It was the AFL, which wasn’t as organized as it is now. A couple of times, somebody didn’t show up and I had to get somebody out of the stands. That’s how it was back in those days. You just got through the game. I think we got paid $15, and that was the best 15 bucks I ever made.”’
Archives for January 16, 2021
Village of Lancaster unveils ‘Josh Allen Way’ street sign
‘Village Mayor Bill Schroeder joined Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro, unveiling the sign that changes “Allen Street” to “Josh Allen Way.”’
City of Buffalo getting in the Bills spirit ahead of Saturday’s game, Mayor reminds fans about COVID safety
‘The bollards, now nicknamed “Bill-ards,” are an addition to the City Hall “selfie station” that features Buffalo Bills banners on the front exterior of the building.’
Bills fans are flocking to the barbershop to show their team pride
‘Markie Zastrow, of Cut & Edge 716 in Tonawanda, said that he usually gets some requests for Bills logos during the regular season, but the demand is up now the team is in the playoffs.’
ZubaZone getting you geared up for Bills playoff game
‘Jason Lakes and Laura Austin opened the store at Transit Rd. and George Urban Blvd. in December. They’re selling Zubaz apparel, jerseys, signed helmets and memorabilia, art and glassware by local artisans, and masks.’
Bills Mafia includes some famous fans nationwide
‘”I love the City of Buffalo. I loved the Sabres growing up, the Bills. My dad was a ref in the National Lacrosse League and I used to love to watch the Buffalo Bandits. There’s just something about Buffalo. The people there, how hardworking they are, they love their sports teams, the passion,” Couture said.’
Josh Allen Way: Erie County leaders reveal new sign in Lancaster
‘A local business provided the signs free of charge, and the signs will be up there for the next few weeks.’
AFC Divisional Round preview: Buffalo Bills host Baltimore Ravens
‘”You have to be ready to rock you know,” Milano added. “He (Jackson) can make anything happen at anytime… Just being aware of him at all times is going to be key for us… We have to make sound tackles. A lot of quarterbacks are just running up going to slide one cut that’s it with Lamar. He’s a very shift guy so just being able to keep him contained is going to be the biggest challenge for us.”‘
Thad’s Three Things: Bills vs. Ravens
‘The Bills have the best third down offense in the league. The Ravens are the best overall third down team in the league–Baltimore is 4th on offense and 2nd on defense. (Buffalo is a very respectable 13th in the NFL defensively on third downs).’
Wind may become a factor during Buffalo Bills playoff game Saturday in Orchard Park
‘The current forecast hints that there will be slight ramping up of the winds later on Saturday night that may make more of an impact than any big snow or cold. It will be borderline on timing as a few snow flurries try to develop off Lake Erie that could graze the field during the last part of the game, but the real snow showers won’t get going into the second half of the weekend.’
Ravens run game behind Lamar Jackson
‘Meet J.K. Dobbins, he is fast and he is physical. While this his first NFL season, he hasn’t played like a rookie. In the last seven games straight he’s scored a touchdown.’
Bills vs Ravens: Keys to the game
‘The bottom line is Lamar is going to get his big explosive plays. The name of the game is limiting HOW MANY of those 47 yards rushes he gets.’
Diggs on his love for his job and coach
‘”We all have jobs in the world right, you either like your job or you don’t like your job,” Diggs said. “Everybody can appreciate that you like your job more when you work with someone that you love or appreciate to an extent that you’ll do anything for them. Not only my job, but that’s how I feel about coach Chad, my position coach is a guy that not only takes care of me mentally but puts me in the right space physically and gets me ready to go, gives me that positive energy.”‘
URMC sports medicine chief on advances and the Bills
‘”And what kind of things can you do short of surgery to keep them safe and comfortable and able to perform,” Maloney said. “And the Bills have been great with this, they’ve expanded the offerings and they’ve used acupuncturists, sports acupuncturists, but designed to treat these chronic lingering injuries to get blood flow to the area and get these muscles working.”‘
Bills elevate RB Antonio Williams, CB Dane Jackson from practice squad | Bills vs. Ravens
‘Williams, is an undrafted rookie, who saw his only regular season game action in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins. He produced 63 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He is the first Bills undrafted rookie to rush for two touchdowns in a game. He also added 20 receiving yards in that game. He is a native of New London, NC and played his college football at North Carolina.’