Things to know about UB football
on August 6th, 2011
Practice Notes – Day 7
on August 6th, 2011
David Nelson said Saturday morning that he felt good and was ready to go. After sitting through an entire day of testing back in Buffalo for an undisclosed respiratory condition, Nelson with full u...
Taking bank to new heights
on August 6th, 2011
First Niagara CEO spurs institution's meteoric rise.
Obama mourns dead in likely Afghan shoot-down
on August 6th, 2011
ESPN’s May tabs WHO with Luck and Jones?
on August 6th, 2011
Speaking at UB Football’s kickoff luncheon, ESPN college football analyst relayed some expected and unexpected notions.
The expected? The emotions between May and co-analyst Lou Holtz are real, and May believes he’s always the correct one.
The unexpected? The quarterback May plugged into his nation’s best along with Stanford’s Andrew Luck and Oklahoma’s Landry Jones: Tyler Wilson.
The Arkansas Razorbacks and future national champion Auburn Tigers played a whale of a game last October at Jordan Hare Stadium. While Cam Newton and the Tigers scored the game’s last 28 points to make the box score look ugly (65-43), it wasn’t Heisman hopeful Ryan Mallett who engineered the near upset. It was Wilson who led the Razorbacks to four scores after Mallett was concussed by Nick Fairley in the early goings. Wilson finished 25-of-34 for 332 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.
There isn’t much else to read about Wilson, but as the Bills move toward an incredible 2011 quarterback draft class, May suggests putting another name on the list. May believes that the same success Bobby Petrino was able to bring out of Mallett and Brian Brohm is coming Wilson’s way, and that the Razorbacks speedy receiving corps will ensure big numbers for Wilson.
Other nuggets:
– May still thinks about the third Super Bowl ring he may’ve been able to wrangle if he stayed in Washington rather than take more money to join Bobby Beathard and Dan Henning in San Diego. The Skins beat the Bills in Super Bowl XXVI.
– May says Florida State is the only non-SEC, -PAC12 or -Big12 team with a look at the national title… and that’s if they can beat BCS-favorite Oklahoma in Tallahassee on Sept. 17.
– May spoke extremely well of Marcell Dareus, but it’s notable that he tempered the A-plus enthusiasm of Bills fans like myself.
Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org
Another reason to count our blessings
on August 6th, 2011
This morning I paid a couple of bills, which lead me near Delaware Park. With my son asleep back at home and my wife deserving of some time away from me, I decided to do at least one trip around the park for a solid 1.8 miles of running. Apart from soccer and hockey, I’ve gotten away from any running just to run. I wanted to get back into it.
Half the fun of running alone is the opportunity to think. About halfway through my run, I encountered a large group of folks walking for ALS (referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). There were signs posted along the road with facts about the oft-deadly disease and many walkers wore shirts or held signs with their “team names” on them. Some said “We miss you, Grandpa.” Others: “Team Cook/Abel” or “Pikuzinski 16.”
ALS is a disease that often confines the sufferer to a wheelchair. It robs many of their ability to walk, or even move. So it was especially salient and emotional for be running by the crowd. You can donate to their cause here, as the Upstate NY chapter strives to help those who suffer and fund global research to help defeat the awful disease.
At the end of their walk, I ran — almost literally — into a friend of mine from the church where I used to lead a youth group. Buffalo may be the biggest small town, but it once again proves that in almost any scenario we know people affected by just about any cause out there.
Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org
Saturday Stumper #2
on August 6th, 2011
Every
Saturday I will be featuring an obscure architectural element found in
the city, to see if someone can figure out where it is.
We used to run this same sort of post every once in a while, but somehow got away from it.
There are no clues - just a photo depicting the item. I'm sure that there are a lot of BRO readers out there who have scoured the city and have seen just about all that there is to see. Others might learn about some of the more obscure detailing found in the different neighborhoods. Either way, I'll keep mixing it up each week to keep you guessing... hopefully.
Good luck...
To see last Saturday's stumper, click here.
^Click to enlargeWe used to run this same sort of post every once in a while, but somehow got away from it.
There are no clues - just a photo depicting the item. I'm sure that there are a lot of BRO readers out there who have scoured the city and have seen just about all that there is to see. Others might learn about some of the more obscure detailing found in the different neighborhoods. Either way, I'll keep mixing it up each week to keep you guessing... hopefully.
Good luck...
To see last Saturday's stumper, click here.
Hoskins allowed to visit horses seized by SPCA
on August 6th, 2011
Woman charged with mistreating her horses allowed today to visit 33 of the animals being cared for by the SPCA and housed at private horse farms in Western New York.
Hanging with the boys
on August 6th, 2011
Friendships forged in childhood might not survive, but a gang of neighborhood guys from Myrtle Avenue on Buffalo's East Side has endured for 80 years.
Fairs struggle in tough economy
on August 6th, 2011
It’s that last little slice of Americana that can be depended on every summer: the county fair.
Albion man, 32, fatally shot
on August 6th, 2011
Victim wounded at scene of fatal apartment fire Thursday; Police say there's no connection
Buffalo Cash Mob helps local wine shop
on August 6th, 2011
Wine merchant enjoys steady flow of customers all day, thanks to new social media called “Buffalo Cash Mob"
Job seekers’ expectations trouble bosses
on August 6th, 2011
Conference panelists cite problems with potential hires' perceptions, preparation.
Deal will allow owner to visit horses seized by SPCA
on August 6th, 2011
Beth Lynn Hoskins will be allowed today to visit 33 of the animals now in the care of the SPCA Serving Erie County
Investors need to stay calm
on August 6th, 2011
Experts say chaos shouldn't inspire too much fear