John from Riverside Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Played and coached up to the Div III level Edited February 17, 2021 by John from Riverside 1
joemac1114 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 Played JV in high school then got a job and a car 2
Bookie Man Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Still hold longest INT return for TD at my high school (103 yards). Actually same high school where Kim Pegula went. Our team was terrible though. Edited February 18, 2021 by ßookie_tech 3
YoungBillsFan25 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 I played JUCO football with former bills WR Rod Streater at Alfred State before transferring back home to lemoyne College 2 1
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 Played all the way up through HS, got recruited by some D3 schools and one minor D1 school........but I was a better hockey player and went that route, besides I'm not huge. 22 minutes ago, ßookie_tech said: Still hold longest INT return for TD at my high school (103 yards). Actually same high school were Kim Pegula went. Our team was terrible though. Did you go to school with her? That would have been fun!
GoBills808 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 6 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Yes. Jr. & Sr. High. Offensive Guard & Tackle. One time special teams, kickoff team. I said ONE time. You don't wanna know the result of that play. Okay, two times, I grabbed an onside kick. You also don't wanna know the results. Let's just say, I wasn't on "The Hands Team." LoL... I hear those leather helmets were mighty uncomfortable 1
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, GoBills808 said: I hear those leather helmets were mighty uncomfortable Child! "In fact, under one testing scenario, a leather helmet provided a lower level of DAI risk than any of the modern helmets. ... While these helmets are effective shields against catastrophic skull fractures, they don't do as good a job absorbing energy from a lower impact hit." https://healthland.time.com/2011/11/07/in-football-leather-helmets-could-provide-a-better-defense-against-concussion/#:~:text=In fact%2C under one testing,any of the modern helmets.&text=While these helmets are effective,from a lower impact hit. 1
Hebert19 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 College in Canada. Like Texas high school. Ha And played a few times vs former Bill Tim Tindale. 1
Negan Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) All county offensive tackle in high-school. Played against Alan Zemitis who went to PSU and later drafted by the Bucs Then just played flag football 9×9 and won a few championships Edited February 17, 2021 by Negan 1
ProcessTruster Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, JohnNord said: I just didn’t have the size and probably not enough athleticism to play at the next level. Part of me does wish that I picked a D3 school and tried out for a spot because sometimes I think I would’ve had an outside chance. But who knows? agreed, but back then (in my case, I'm pretty old) if you blew out a knee they really didn't know how to fix them very well.. so best to pass in my case
Bookie Man Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said: Played all the way up through HS, got recruited by some D3 schools and one minor D1 school........but I was a better hockey player and went that route, besides I'm not huge. Did you go to school with her? That would have been fun! No I'm about 10 years or so later.
Buddo Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 Growing up in the UK, never had the oppportunity - too old by the time there were any sort of teams around. Started watching the NFL around the time games were first broadcast in the UK. First time I was 'hooked', was watching Joe Montana. Played a bunch of sports at school levels, soccer, rugby, basketball and cricket. All ball sports. If I hadn't gone to college, I might have had an outside chance at becoming a professional cricketer, but it would have been an outsde chance, and no regrets anyway. Continued playing cricket after a hiatus of a number of years during, and after college. Did play against some professionals, but also played against, and with, some guys who became professional. One thing I have been always able to do, is catch. The various sports I have played gives me some insight into the NFL, but the minutiae of the X's and O's aren't there. I understand tackling (through rugby) and other basics, and have a decent appreciation of positioning. If I had grown up in the US, I'm sure I would have played -it's a ball sport - but I doubt I would have played to much of a standard. My size and skillset, doen't really match up that well positionally, although I'm 6 foot, in my pomp I wasn't really heavy enough when fit, and although quick off the blocks, I had no sort of top end speed.
elijah Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: I played as a kid up to JV high school. Then I discovered weed and alcohol yup, same exact scenario for me
I'm Spartacus Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 I played little league in the City of Buffalo for about 5 years (Kensington Little League), and 1 year Junior High. Actually played on the same team as Jim Burt - nose tackle for the Super Bowl Giants. Small world... 1
BillsShredder83 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 This is a great thread for all the former Bills greats to out themselves as TBD'ers 👀 Anyone? Freddy? Stevie? Duke Williams mom? I know yall are in here lol 1
Augie Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 8 hours ago, TheBrownBear said: What kind of maniac plays football? The human body was not meant to play football, I heard from an expert in the industry. You might remember that....
Augie Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 8 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: I played as a kid up to JV high school. Then I discovered weed and alcohol I played growing up, then had surgery on my foot before freshman year. Had the surgery repeated before sophomore year. Played as a junior and broke my leg in a scrimmage vs Amherst High prior to the season. Tried to limp thru it. Beasley is tough! (Same bone,) Senior year? I had a girlfriend, a car and “hobbies”. My football career was over. Played rugby in college until a neck injury after several seasons. I learned you didn’t have to wait for post-game parties, there were kegs in the stands while you watched. That eliminated the most grueling part of my Saturday experience. 1
smuvtalker Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 I played for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers....96 - 01....FB my freshman year, RG sophomore through senior year... Side note: Pitt was so bad when I got there, they were recruiting students to walk on in the SCHOOL PAPER...("Do you weigh over 250 pounds, play ball in high school? Then COME ON DOWN!!) 😄 2
Aussie Joe Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, smuvtalker said: I played for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers....96 - 01....FB my freshman year, RG sophomore through senior year... Side note: Pitt was so bad when I got there, they were recruiting students to walk on in the SCHOOL PAPER...("Do you weigh over 250 pounds, play ball in high school? Then COME ON DOWN!!) 😄 Impressive - How did your career go? Were you waiting by the phone on NFL Draft Day 2002? 1
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