‘”Shovelers can shovel snow throughout the night on Saturday into Sunday morning, if needed,” the team said on their website. “The rate of pay is $20 per-hour. Complimentary food and breaks will be provided throughout the shifts in a comfortable warm area. Those interested in shoveling must have proper photo identification (driver’s license, state ID) to work.”‘
Archives for January 13, 2024
Eric Wood remembers epic Bills-Colts snow game in 2017
‘”When there’s snow like that it can be a big time neutralizer. We (Bills) were a big favorite going into that game. The Colts had been pretty much eliminated from the playoffs and we were fighting for a playoff spot. Our cleats weren’t even getting down to the turf. We were slipping and falling. It was hardly even football out there,” he remembers.’
‘Waiting for that day my whole life’: Love for the Buffalo Bills helps family reconnect after 53 years apart
‘”When you’re older and meeting someone for the first time in your adult age it was a good connector for all of us,” Penrose said. “We all connected over the Bills. We talk about the Bills. So before I knew intimate details about her life we bonded over the Bills.”‘
Shoppers flock to supermarkets to prepare for winter weather and the Buffalo Bills game
‘”They’re buying just about everything from your essentials, bread, milk and water. It’s typical, your snow shopping, but the Bills just brought it to a different level because everyone wants to still celebrate and watch the game and be there for our town so we’re excited,” said Pratt.’
Buffalo Bills WR Gabe Davis and S Taylor Rapp ruled out for Wild Card matchup against Pittsburgh Steelers
‘Davis and Rapp were both hurt in the team’s win over the Miami Dolphins last week. Davis has a knee injury and Rapp has a calf injury, neither has been able to practice this week.’
Snow shovelers needed at Highmark Stadium ahead of Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers Wild Card game
‘The Bills and Jani-King are looking for anyone 18 and older, or under 18 with proper working papers, interested in shoveling snow inside the stadium. The Bills said those interested in shoveling should go to Highmark Stadium starting at 10 p.m. on Saturday. You can enter and park in Lot 6 off Abbott Road and proceed to the Jani-King office trailer at the bottom of the steps to register for work. You must have proper photo identification.’
How Highmark Stadium plans to get ready for Sunday’s snow
‘“Leading into the game day, once the snow falls, we have a plan of snow removal of what we call brining the seats, where we spray a solution on the snow in the seats to help turn it into a much safer situation of slush,” said Andy Major, the Bills’ vice president of operations and guest experience.’
Bills call for snow shovelers at Highmark Stadium ahead of playoff game
‘The Bills announced Friday they are looking for people to help shovel snow inside Highmark Stadium Saturday night to get the field ready for Sunday’s game. The team and its janitorial provider Jani-King are inviting anyone aged 18 and over — or under 18 with proper working papers — to come to the stadium on Saturday at 10 p.m.’
Amid snowstorm, Bills ‘sole focus’ is playing Steelers game at 1 p.m. Sunday
‘Still, playing the game as scheduled doesn’t appear to be a guarantee. Major, the Bills’ vice president for operations and guest experience, conceded that the team and its partners will have to respond to whatever Mother Nature hands them.’
WR Gabe Davis, S Taylor Rapp ruled out for Bills playoff matchup against Steelers
‘Meanwhile, cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) and linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) are both questionable for Sunday’s game after they were banged up in Buffalo’s 21-14 win over the Dolphins. Both Douglas and Dodson did not practice Thursday and McDermott said the team “will see how it goes” with the two defensive starters.’
OP prepares for ‘worst case scenario’ with wind, snow during Bills game
‘The Buffalo Bills said Friday the team is moving ahead with the game and right now, there is no plan to move the date, time or location. It is still scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday. The team mentioned it is in contact with state and county partners, and will make adjustments as needed.’
Bills CB Taron Johnson named to AP All-Pro 2nd Team
‘For Johnson, it marks a special moment as he picks up the first All-Pro selection of his career.’
Bills Take 2: 5 thoughts on the Bills’ wild card playoff game against the Steelers
‘I believe the Bills will have an advantage for the same reason they would have an advantage if weather wasn’t a factor. Josh Allen is their quarterback. His arm will allow him to throw the ball mostly effectively through the wind. His Steeler counterpart, Mason Rudolph, doesn’t have anything approaching that sort of arm.’
Bills provide update as weather threatens to impact AFC wild card game
‘”Our sole focus right now is 1 o’clock on Sunday,” he said. “That’s our goal. That’s our plan. That’s our mission. We know (Saturday) is going to be a tough day, in the afternoon into the into the evening, overnight to Sunday. But we’ve got everything ready to go for that plan.”‘
Bills ask fans to help shovel out the stadium for $20 an hour
‘People who want to help shovel are asked to arrive at Highmark at 10 p.m. Saturday and may enter and park in Lot 6 off Abbott Road, just north of the team store, and meet at the Jani-King office trailer at the bottom of the steps to register for work.’