‘The former Virginia Tech star said he expects to play this weekend, when Buffalo travels to Edinboro University to scrimmage and practice with the Cleveland Browns.’
BillsBeat - August 2, 2001
Linebacker returns to field
‘"I’m just happy to be back out here," said Moore. "It felt good. You can sit on the sideline and get all the mental reps you want, but that only helps a little. "It’s important for me to be out here. I’m already behind, I’ve got a lot of catching up to do."’
Players carry on after Stringer's death
‘The Bills learned of the heatstroke-induced death of Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Korey Stringer before yesterday morning’s workout, and while a cloud of sadness hung over the practice field at St. John Fisher College, it was otherwise business as usual.’
NFL player's death adds to Bills' heat sensibility
‘In addition to drinking water, Gatorade and Pedialyte, Jones advises the players to salt all food excessively to maintain sodium levels. He warns them not to use supplements such as Creatine because, as Jones said, "All these hocus-pocus things, we have enough money to buy them, but they don’t work." He also wants players to stay away from alcohol and caffeinated beverages.’
Williams wants youth coaches to stress prevention
‘Following the death of Minnesota Vikings tackle Korey Stringer from heatstroke, Buffalo Bills coach Gregg Williams implored youth coaches and parents to educate themselves about heatstroke and heat exhaustion.’
Bills feel loss of NFL family member
‘The NFL is an elite brotherhood, a fraternity that will consist of just 1,643 of the most gifted and fortunate football players by the time training camps have once again done their evil weeding out. So when the Bills took a knee and listened to captain Henry Jones lead them in prayer, they were honoring one of their own.’
Pre-scrimmage injury report
‘It is doubtful that Hansen will play in the scrimmage against Cleveland, but he may get some reps in tomorrow’s two practices with the Browns.’
Bills' thoughts and prayers with Stringer's family
"We want to open up today by saying every member of the Buffalo Bills organization wants to extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Korey Stringer’s family and friends and every member of the Minnesota Vikings organization," coach Gregg Williams said at his daily press conference.
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Moore argues his way into Bills practice
‘"I argued with the trainers," Moore said. "I told them I’d rather be out here instead of standing around and getting stiff."’
Bills mourns Stringers' death
‘While most Bills players and coaches didn’t know the Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl tackle personally, it didn’t stop them from mourning the loss of what many regarded as an NFL family member.’
BillsBeat - August 1, 2001
Holecek checks in with Chargers
‘Unless the subject is Bills executive Tom Donahoe. "I really don’t care for the general manager much," Holecek said. "That guy is a (jerk)." Ouch.’
Edinboro scrimmage information
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