Archives for January 14, 2024

‘A source close to the situation told The Buffalo News that the NFL was considering moving the game to Atlanta, leading Hochul to push for the day to be changed and the game to remain in Buffalo.’

‘This storm won’t be as devastating as the blizzard that struck the region in December 2022, killing 47 people and leading to widespread criticism about storm response and preparation, officials said. But up to 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour, with wind gusts of up to 60 mph, are forecast in the worst of the lake-effect snow bands. Areas receiving the heaviest snowfall could get up to 2 to 3 feet of snow between Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.’

‘After running through six starting offensive line combinations in 18 regular-season/playoff games last year, the Bills have rolled out the same five players – left tackle Dion Dawkins, left guard Connor McGovern, center Mitch Morse, right guard O’Cyrus Torrence and right tackle Spencer Brown – in all 17 games entering Monday’s AFC wild-card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’

‘Bills 27, Steelers 20.’

‘The reasons are geographic and generational: T.J. Dolan is from Rochester, and started attending Bills games in college with his roommate, who had season tickets. At some point when he met his future wife, who was from the Erie area, he learned that her family was part of the fan base known as Steeler Nation. Their divided loyalties clearly didn’t hinder their love for each other. But their marriage didn’t convert their fandom, either. In some families with parents who have diverging views, the kids eventually find themselves with choices about things like politics or religion.’

‘Her son David, an international software strategist, said Renate’s sons and grandchildren will honor her wish. If a day comes when the Bills win it all, they’ll open one bottle for the joy of popping it, even if the stuff inside – after so many years – would be undrinkable.’