Buffalo has a multi-talented QB in Flutie. He certainly has the ability to improvise!
BillsBeat - July 29, 1999
BillsBeat - July 28, 1999
Unnecessary Roughness
“If the bars are knowingly breaking the law by bringing in the TV signal by false pretenses, that is a crime. But to use bully tactics to seek penalties of an enormity which could cause these businesses to close up shop is overkill.”
BillsBeat - July 27, 1999
McKenzie and Smerlas win Service Award
Those of us who are old enough to remember McKenzie and Freddy know that these awards are very well deserved.
Bills sign three draft picks
With these 3 signings, Buffalo has 6 of 9 picks signed.
Walsh Insists RB Is Matured
“The Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers were also interested in [Lawrence] Phillips, but he chose the 49ers because, he said, the chances are better to immediately break into the starting lineup.”
Merely Courting Phillips Was A Bad Idea For Bills
Many of the same sentiments as expressed by the astute readers of this page.
BillsBeat - July 26, 1999
TBD Exclusive: Armon Hatcher Interview
Another exclusive player interview for TBD! Armon looks like he has a great shot to make the team.
BillsBeat - July 24, 1999
Best Sports Cities
Buffalo – #21 Overall, #5 Hockey, #8 Football
49ers, Phillips Closer
“Heading into the weekend, the 49ers were close to signing Phillips, who instructed agent Mitch Frankel to negotiate only with San Francisco as he eliminated Buffalo and Green Bay from consideration.”
Big Pressure On Tiny Flutie
“[Buffalo general manager John] Butler, whose lineup remains virtually unchanged from last season, believes the pieces are in place for another run at the Super Bowl.”
Rochester Falls Flat In 'Best Sports Cities' Ranking
“Buffalo is No. 21 (up from No. 30 in 1998)…”
Hunter's Hope Gives Grants To Researchers
“The western New York community and people from around the country have been extremely generous and supportive in helping the Hunter’s Hope Foundation,” Jill Kelly, the foundation’s chief executive officer, said in a statement. “We are so happy we can finally put that money into research so scientists can get to work in finding a cure for this painful, fatal disease.”
BillsBeat - July 23, 1999
Bills Team Report - 7/23
NFL Throws Taverns For Loss
“The Federal Court of Canada in Ottawa ruled last week three local establishments will pay the NFL a total of $440,000 in damages for broadcasting games without permission over the last four seasons. The Palmwood Hotel in Crystal Beach must pay $173,504. Ryan’s Nite Club in Fort Erie owes $167,340. Pure Platinum, also in Fort Erie, must pay the league $101,198.”
Delving into the Heart of a Brown
Spielman: A lesson in what it is to be a good human being.