UB had to make this one a nail-biter, but the Bulls pulled out a 23-17 win last night in El Paso to open the 2009 college football season. Each week, I will hand out game balls to outstanding performers from UB.
* QB Zach Maynard- He said after the game he was very anxious and jittery at the hotel leading up to the game. He did not show it at all. Maynard was solid in his debut as a starter going 12 of 19 for 159 yards and a touchdown. The 42-yard strike to Naaman Roosevelt was impressive that he sucked the defense in and let the ball go right as he was about to take a hit. That play turned out to be the game winner.
* DB Domonic Cook- Took the free kick after the safety 62 yards to the UTEP 25 setting up UB's second touchdown.He also had four tackles and a team high two pass break-ups.
* Offensive line- The stats will show that they gave up one sack but that was only because Maynard slipped and fell scrambling. Overall, they did a great job in pass protection and were solid on the run helping UB to 150 yards rushing.
Up next...Pitt at UB Stadium, noon on Saturday.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Game Balls-Preseason Bills vs. Titans
Each week of the National Football League season, I will hand out game balls for outstanding achievements. Tonight, seen as there was only one game, the Hall of Fame game between the Bills vs. Titans, they get first honors.
1- NFL- They get a game ball for the great job they have already done to mark the 50th anniversary of the American Football League.
2- Titans rookie punter A.J. Trapasso- That was the coolest fake punt I have ever seen!
3-Titans tight end Alge Crumpler- An afterthought pick-up by the Titans looked good in the passing game.
4- Bills cornerback Reggie Corner- Provided the lone Bills highlight with a 26 yard interception return for touchdown.
Here's what we learned:
* The Titans have not lost a beat from their 13-3 season last year.
* The Bills offensive line has a LOT of work to do in the next month.
* If the Bills are going to use the no huddle this year, they need to leave the #1 offense out for more than one series to get into a rhythm.
1- NFL- They get a game ball for the great job they have already done to mark the 50th anniversary of the American Football League.
2- Titans rookie punter A.J. Trapasso- That was the coolest fake punt I have ever seen!
3-Titans tight end Alge Crumpler- An afterthought pick-up by the Titans looked good in the passing game.
4- Bills cornerback Reggie Corner- Provided the lone Bills highlight with a 26 yard interception return for touchdown.
Here's what we learned:
* The Titans have not lost a beat from their 13-3 season last year.
* The Bills offensive line has a LOT of work to do in the next month.
* If the Bills are going to use the no huddle this year, they need to leave the #1 offense out for more than one series to get into a rhythm.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Top 10 Things I Want From The Buffalo Bills
10. T.O.'s touchdown celebrations to be better than his reality show.
9. Trent Edwards to start looking like Joe Montana.
8. Lee Evans to have a 1,500 yard season and a Pro Bowl appearance.
7. Dick Jauron to show some kind of emotion on the sideline...even a fist pump will do.
6. Aaron Maybin to eat up QB's like it is 25 cent cheeseburger night at Fuddruckers.
5. To only see Rian Lindell on the field to kick after touchdowns, not because they can't score touchdowns.
4. To beat New England 96-3 on opening night as Tom Brady throws 5 picks leading his wife to think Leodis is not that bad of a name for their baby.
3. Leodis McKelvin to channel his inner Deion Sanders high stepping to the endzone for his NFL high 6 KO returns for touchdowns.
2. Any record other than 7-9..please and thank you.
1. Relevant football in January!
9. Trent Edwards to start looking like Joe Montana.
8. Lee Evans to have a 1,500 yard season and a Pro Bowl appearance.
7. Dick Jauron to show some kind of emotion on the sideline...even a fist pump will do.
6. Aaron Maybin to eat up QB's like it is 25 cent cheeseburger night at Fuddruckers.
5. To only see Rian Lindell on the field to kick after touchdowns, not because they can't score touchdowns.
4. To beat New England 96-3 on opening night as Tom Brady throws 5 picks leading his wife to think Leodis is not that bad of a name for their baby.
3. Leodis McKelvin to channel his inner Deion Sanders high stepping to the endzone for his NFL high 6 KO returns for touchdowns.
2. Any record other than 7-9..please and thank you.
1. Relevant football in January!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
They are not who we thought they were
With the recent death of Steve McNair and the legal troubles of Michael Vick and Donte Stallworth, not to mention the steroids debacle in Major League Baseball, it got me thinking. Charles Barkley is always right!
Now, I bet you are guessing how the Chuck Wagon and these troubled superstars all tie in (other that his short stint in jail for drunk driving).
Back in the 1980's Barkley did a infamous Nike ad which he declared, "We are not role models". He and Nike took a heap of flack from just about everyone whether or not athletes are role models.
They aren't!
They are flawed human beings just like the rest of us. Just because they make a lot of money and are on TV all the time does not mean we need to tell our kids to emulate them because the one thing I can guarantee, they will let you down.
Let's not be surprised that many professional athletes have flawed personal lives for one reason or another. They do. They are human, just like us. So, please stop treating them as elitists and putting them on a pedestal.
Athletes are not role models. They are skilled craftsman. That's all.
We, as parents, should be the role models for our kids. If you wouldn't trust Vick to dog sit or for Stallworth to take your car to get detailed, don't let them be responsible for influencing your child.
Now, I bet you are guessing how the Chuck Wagon and these troubled superstars all tie in (other that his short stint in jail for drunk driving).
Back in the 1980's Barkley did a infamous Nike ad which he declared, "We are not role models". He and Nike took a heap of flack from just about everyone whether or not athletes are role models.
They aren't!
They are flawed human beings just like the rest of us. Just because they make a lot of money and are on TV all the time does not mean we need to tell our kids to emulate them because the one thing I can guarantee, they will let you down.
Let's not be surprised that many professional athletes have flawed personal lives for one reason or another. They do. They are human, just like us. So, please stop treating them as elitists and putting them on a pedestal.
Athletes are not role models. They are skilled craftsman. That's all.
We, as parents, should be the role models for our kids. If you wouldn't trust Vick to dog sit or for Stallworth to take your car to get detailed, don't let them be responsible for influencing your child.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Far West Regionals LIVE on TWCS
Time Warner Cable SportsNet will carry the boys Far West Regionals from St. John Fisher LIVE on Tuesday, starting at 3:30. We will stay on the air until the end of the final game.
Coverage starts at 3:30 p. m., Silver Creek v. Penn Yan.
At 5:30 p. m., Orchard Park v. Webster Thomas.
At 8 p. m., Hamburg v. Canandaigua.
Join Howard Simon, Mark Collins, Dave Miller and myself for all the action. In Buffalo on channel 72 (ch. 13 has the Yankees) and in Rochester on channel 26.
Coverage starts at 3:30 p. m., Silver Creek v. Penn Yan.
At 5:30 p. m., Orchard Park v. Webster Thomas.
At 8 p. m., Hamburg v. Canandaigua.
Join Howard Simon, Mark Collins, Dave Miller and myself for all the action. In Buffalo on channel 72 (ch. 13 has the Yankees) and in Rochester on channel 26.
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