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 Freshman defender Courtney Hoenicke has been tabbed as the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week for the week ending September 12, 2010, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
Hoenicke led the Bonnies to a pair of road victories as St. Bonaventure improved to 4-3-0 on the year. The freshman defender was at the forefront of the Bonnie backline that limited the opposition, over the two games this past weekend, to just four shots on goal with only one finding the back of the net. The Mason, Ohio native also registered the game-winning assist in a 1-0 win over Colgate, finding Courtney Bosse in the 29th minute for the lone goal of the match. The two weekend victories and the plus-three goal differential netted the Bonnies a tie for first place with Seton Hall in the final Invitational standings. Since solidifying the back line, Hoenicke has helped St. Bonaventure to a 3-1-0 record posting two shutouts and allowing just three goals during that span.
Continue reading ‘Bona’s Hoenicke Named A-10 Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week’
There will be a retirement party for Lee Wallace, former Athletic Director at Niagara County Community College, on Friday October 8th at Antonio’s Restaurant, 7708 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. Wallace stepped down as the Athletic Director at NCCC at the end of August after serving in that capacity at the college since 1998. Wallace has been credited for turning around that institution’s athletic programs with upgrades to the basketball and baseball programs as well as the addition of men’s and women’s Lacrosse and the return of the bowling program. Wallace was also instrumental in the creation of the new Thunder Wolves logo and moniker as head of that committee.
Prior to Wallace’s stint at NCCC he worked for the Niagara Wheatfield school system in various administrative positions and owns that school’s record for career wins in girls softball and basketball. Wallace also served as a member of NW’s football coaching staff through the 1980’s and 90’s.
Tickets are $25.00 in advance and must be purchased by September 30th. The dinner will begin at 6:30 pm and there will be live music and open bar after the formal program. For more information on ordering tickets call Mike or Maria 296-7689 or Amanda at 807-6336.
 Kawika Mitchell’s last 12 months as a Buffalo Bill have unfortunately been littered with injuries. After missing all but five games last season with a knee injury, Mitchell was on the right track to contributing in 2010. Despite losing his starting spot to free agent acquisition Andra Davis, Mitchell was counted on to see a lot of snaps and play in both the team’s 3-4 and 4-3 scheme’s, primarily as a pass rusher. That ended about a week before the season when a toe injury forced the club to place him on injured reserve.
Now it could be that not only his Bills season over, but possibly his career with the organization as well.
While fielding questions Sunday night following Buffalo’s loss to Miami from fans via his twitter, Mitchell was asked when he’ll back.
Continue reading ‘Is Kawika Mitchell Done in Buffalo For Good?’
 Are you ready for some predictions? I am— let’s get right at it, since there’s nothing better than looking back four months from now and seeing how silly you looked in September.
◊ Here is something you haven’t read much elsewhere. Even though he isn’t starting, I STILL think Aaron Maybin will have a breakout season in 2010. Second stringers or not, I really like the way he looked in the second half of the preseason. He’s showing signs of “getting it” and I feel that as the season moves on the coaches will gain confidence of him and he’ll make an impact. Six sacks sounds like a good number.
◊ If you’re a Bills fan, you’re going to want to pull your hair out from your head on a weekly basis when you learn how terrible our linebackers are in pass coverage. If I run a fantasy team, I’m starting whatever running back and tight end the Bills are facing each week and banking on big receiver numbers.
Continue reading ‘BSD’s 2010 Buffalo Bills Predictions’
 As we kick off the start of the 2010 NFL season today, we present our first weekly NFL Power Ranking Poll.
1. Baltimore Ravens: I love the way the Ravens look this year. Their front seven defensively is among the best in football, but it’s their offense that has me thinking big things. Joe Flacco should continue to progress and he’ll have plenty of help from receiver Anquan Boldin. Ray Rice is ready to become a huge star at running back. They’re as tough to beat as it comes.
2. New Orleans Saints: Opening night win against Minnesota showed the team can win with defense when the offense isn’t clicking.
3. Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers is my preseason frontrunner for the MVP award. Packers are explosive on both sides of the ball.
Continue reading ‘Week One NFL Power Rankings’
 Buffalo State (0-1) scored first, but St. John Fisher (2-0) responded with 47-consecutive points en route to a 54-26 victory in a non-conference contest Saturday at Coyer Field.
St. John Fisher quarterback Tim Bailey (East Aurora/East Aurora) was 18 of 25 for 340 yards, matching a school record with five touchdown tosses, and set a new school best with 52 career scoring throws. Ryan Schmidt (Whitesboro/Whitesboro) was Bailey’s favorite target, catching seven balls for 152 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Francis (Batavia/Notre Dame) added four grabs for 87 yards.
The Cardinals racked up 533 total yards of offense and punted just twice, moving the chains 25 times. Buffalo State totaled 331 yards and had 11 first downs.
Continue reading ‘Buffalo State Drops Football Opener, 54-26′
 ◊ The Miami Dolphins running backs will pose big problems for the Buffalo Bills today, writes Buffalo News reporter Allen Wilson.
◊ Wide Receiver Lee Evans says the Bills are confident and excited, reports Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News.
◊ Starting today, Trent Edwards has a lot to prove, Sal Maiorana of the Rochester D&C says.
◊ Are the new Buffalo Sabres jerseys fan approved? MSG.com blogger Bill Hoppe examines.
Continue reading ‘The Daily Links – September 12, 2010′
 Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is considered one of the most electrifying running quarterbacks in the nation. On Saturday night at William Casey Stadium, Griffin III beat Buffalo with his arm before 40,853 fans.
Griffin III threw for 297 yards, passing for two touchdowns and running for a pair in leading the Bears to a 34-6 win over the Bulls. The loss dropped the Bulls to 1-1 on the season with UB hosting UCF next Saturday night at UB Stadium at 7 pm.
“We were simply not good enough,” head coach Jeff Quinn said. “We felt that our week of preperation was where I wanted us to be and certainly there were some key mistakes that we made in this game. Obviously the turnovers cost us and they were able to capitalize.”
Continue reading ‘UB Bulls Fall at Baylor, 34-6′
 For the second consecutive season, Buffalo Bills linebacker Kawika Mitchell has seen his season come to a premature end. This time it’s ended before it even started as the team officially placed him on injured reserve Friday morning with a lingering toe injury.
To take his place on the roster the team signed linebacker Akin Adoyele.
Mitchell played in just five games in 2009 before missing the rest of the season with an injured knee. He signed with the Bills as a free agent from the New York Giants in 2008 but his first season has been his only full year with the club. Mitchell was expected to backup starters Paul Posluszny and Andra Davis on the inside of their 3-4 defense. Keith Ellison and rookie Arthur Moats may now step up into a more prominent role.
Adoyele is an eight-year veteran who’s spent time with Jacksonville and Dallas and the past two seasons with Miami. He signed with Denver this offseason but was cut in late August.
He has 9.5 career sacks and seven interceptions.
 Brian Galliford of Buffalo Rumblings discusses two key match ups as the Buffalo Bills get ready to take on the Miami Dolphins Sunday.
Buffalo News columnist Jerry Sullivan says that Trent Edwards talks the talk, but wants to know if he can walk the walk.
Sticking with the Buffalo News, lead Bills writer Mark Gaughan penned an excellent story about general manager Buddy Nix and his plan.
Tim Graham of ESPN.com interviewed CBS analyst Bill Cowher, who called the Bills a possible 2010 sleeper pick.
Continue reading ‘The Daily Links – September 10, 2010′
The Buffalo Junior Sabres begin their 2010-2011 OJHL season this Saturday at the Northtown Center in Amherst when they host the Hamilton Red Wings. Game time is 3 p.m. They are back in action Sunday night at 7 p.m. when the Mississauga Chargers come to town. Admission is $7 for adults; $3 for students.
The Junior Sabres are the only US-based team that plays in the Ontario Junior “A” Hockey League. Several local players have played for the Junior Sabres and moved on to the National Hockey League including Lee Stempniak, Kevyn Adams, Todd Marchant, Aaron Miller and Ryan Callahan. Most recently, the Phoenix Coyotes selected Phil Lane (Rochester, NY) in the 2nd round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Lane recorded 42 points in 45 games for the Jr. Sabres in 2008-09, before moving on to the OHL’s Brampton Battallion.
 In a matchup fit for Wall Street, the Bulls will meet the Bears on Saturday night as Buffalo makes its first trip to Waco, TX to take on Baylor.
It is the second meeting between the teams as Baylor knocked off Buffalo, 34-21, at UB Stadium in 2007.
The Bulls are 1-0 and are coming off a 31-0 win over Rhode Island on Thursday night. Sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis, a first-year starter, threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Bulls. His favorite target was junior Marcus Rivers who pulled in 10 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown.
Baylor is 1-0 on the season and is coming off a 34-3 win over Sam Houston State.
Continue reading ‘UB Football Faces First Road Test at Baylor’
 The Buffalo Bandits drafted Travis Irving with the ninth overall pick of the 2010 NLL Entry Draft, and acquired a total of seven new prospects during the draft held in Toronto on Wednesday.
Irving (2/19/1991, 6’4”, 200 lbs) is a defenseman who played the last two seasons for the New Westminster Salmonbellies of the BC Junior A Lacrosse League, compiling four points (2+2) and 162 penalty minutes in 31 regular season games. He was named to the 2010 Second All-Minto Team.
In the second round the Bandits traded their 15th selection to Minnesota for the 13th overall pick, and took Ben McCollough (1/20/1988, 5’11”, 190 lbs), a SUNY Potsdam field lacrosse midfielder who recorded 33 points (19+14) for the school in 2010. McCullough also played as a transition player for the MSL Brampton Excelsiors in 2010, picking up three points (1+2) and 28 penalty minutes in 14 regular season games.
Continue reading ‘Bandits Select Irving With Ninth Pick of NLL Draft’
 ◊ Bills.com confirms what most fans were hoping for heading into the opener against Miami on Sunday; Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey has confirmed that C.J. Spiller will be his starting running back in his rookie debut.
◊ Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News reports that former starter Fred Jackson isn’t surprised about the news of Spiller being named the starter.
◊ Brian Galliford of Buffalo Rumblings got the opportunity to speak to Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, who is encouraged by the progress of the new look Bills.
◊ Safety Jairus Byrd was a full participant at Bills practice on Wednesday, making it likely he will play. Meanwhile, Kawika Mitchell was limited while Reggie Torbor and Antonio Coleman didn’t practice at all.
Continue reading ‘The Daily Links – September 9, 2010′
 The Canisius College athletic department has announced the men’s basketball non-conference schedule for the 2010-11 season. The current 29 game slate features five home non-league dates and the upcoming year marks just the third time in school history where the Golden Griffins will play host to all three of their local rivals, starting Friday, Nov. 12, when the Blue and Gold takes on St. Bonaventure in the season opener.
“Obviously we are excited about this year’s non-league schedule and hosting all of our local rivals on campus will be great for our students, our alumni and our local fan base,” Canisius head coach Tom Parrotta said. “When you put it all together, I truly believe this will give us the chance to become a better basketball team as we move forward to conference play.”
The season-opener against the Bonnies will be the backend of a basketball doubleheader, with the Canisius women’s team kicking off the hoops year with a non-league game against Kent State in the Koessler Athletic Center at 6 p.m., on the night of Nov. 12. Tickets are currently on sale for the doubleheader by calling the Ticket Office at 716-888-2885 or by clicking this link. After hosting St. Bonaventure, Canisius will travel to play a matinee game at Syracuse Nov. 14, before returning home to host Eastern Michigan Nov. 20 and then cross-town rival Buffalo Nov. 23. After the Thanksgiving holiday, the Griffs will wrap up the first month of the season at Binghamton Nov. 30.
Continue reading ‘Canisius Hoops Announces Non-Conference Schedule’
 Whether you join one of the elite teams in the National Football League or one mired in mediocrity, the path is basically the same; if you’re not drafted and forced to go the undrafted free agent route to make a roster, the odds of seeing your name on the back of a NFL jersey come opening day are monstrously diminutive.
Cordaro Howard sat around draft weekend last April and waited for his name to be called. By the time the annual spectacle was over, 256 prospects had become a member of an NFL franchise.
Howard wasn’t among them.
Obviously disappointed, Howard briefly felt the sting of getting passed over by 32 teams. But rather than have it deter him from his goal of playing in the NFL, Howard immediately scrutinized what organizations would give him the best opportunity to prove his worth and soon after he was on a plane headed to Buffalo to sign with the Buffalo Bills.r
Continue reading ‘Howard Took The Hard Path to Make Bills Roster’
The Buffalo Bills announced they have added tight end DajLeon to their practice team, using up their eighth and final spot on the squad.
Farr was an undrafted free agent out of Memphis who spent the preseason fighting for a spot on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He had two catches for 26 yards for Dallas before being among their final 20 cuts last Saturday.
The Bills have two healthy tight ends on their roster right now; Jonathan Stupar and David Martin. Shawn Nelson will miss the first four games of the season because of a suspension.
Leon had 14 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown as a senior at Memphis last year.
 The Canisius College hockey team announced the addition of nine players to the Golden Griffin program on Tuesday. Forwards Ryan Bohrer, Kyle Gibbons, Taylor Law, Brian McGinty, Duncan McKellar and Patrick Sullivan, defensemen Ben Danford and Justin Mustard plus goaltender Tony Capobianco join 18 returning letterwinners to form the 2010-11 squad.
“Our program is excited about the entire incoming class,” said Canisius head coach Dave Smith. “We feel this class brings in size with skill and character. It is a diverse group that will have the opportunity to make an immediate difference in our lineup.”
Continue reading ‘Canisius Hockey Welcomes Class of 2014′
 The University at Buffalo volleyball team had its five-match winning streak snapped on Tuesday night as UB fell at Syracuse, 3-0, at the Women’s Building. The loss drops UB’s record to 6-2 on the season.
Down 24-16 in the first set the Bulls were able to tie it up on the serving of freshman Dani Reinert. Reinert had three aces during the run to pull the Bulls even at 24. However, Syracuse would regain the edge with two straight points to take the opening set, 26-24. The second set was close as well with the Bulls hanging in, however the Orange were again able to hold on for the win in the set, taking it 25-21.
Continue reading ‘UB Volleyball Has Five Match Win Streak Snapped’
 (Note- This post comes courtesy of Icethetics.info, who have allegedly captured what the Sabres 40th anniversary jerseys look like, 11 days before they are scheduled to be introduced to the public)
So this is funny. Just hours after I debunked a fake leak, the real thing is here — with 11 days until the unveiling.
Seems someone secretly snapped photos of the Buffalo Sabres’ new road and alternate jerseys.
Continue reading ‘Report: Two New Sabres Jerseys Revealed’
 In a game without meaning in the International League standings, Justin Turner ensured that the 10,007 fans on hand in Rochester to see Monday’s season finale against Buffalo would remember his name.
With a triple to lead off the eighth inning, Turner completed the cycle, becoming the first Triple-A Bisons player to do so since April 26, 2004 in a 16-1 shellacking of the Red Wings.
Turner singled in the ninth for his sixth hit of the game, a one-game total unmatched by a franchise player since Howard “Butch” Myers went 6-for-7 on June 29, 1936. The two previous games also were in Rochester.
Continue reading ‘Turner Hits For Cycle in Finale For Bisons’
 It’s only on paper and certainly not official, but if you’re a Buffalo Bills fan hoping rookie C.J. Spiller will see plenty of action in his first regular season NFL game, it looks promising.
Bills.com has listed the “unofficial” team depth chart. Sitting first on the list of running backs is Spiller. Both Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch are listed as second teamers.
The team’s website also lists Spiller as the first kick returner and backup punt returner to Roscoe Parrish.
At the end of the day, especially just a Monday, the listed depth chart doesn’t mean a lot. Having versatile veterans like Lynch and assuming his hand is good enough to go, Jackson waiting on the sideline may shorten Spiller’s leash some. But we all knew coming into this season that Buddy Nix didn’t use the ninth overall pick of the draft on Spiller to be a gadget type of player.
Continue reading ‘Spiller Listed By Bills At Top Of Depth Chart’
 I spoke to recently released Buffalo Bills running back Andre Anderson Sunday night, and he told me that he is going to join the Cleveland Browns practice squad.
“It’s a good opportunity for me to learn and grow and at this point that’s all you can ask for—is an opportunity.” Anderson said.
Anderson, 22, was signed by the Bills last month after being an undrafted free agent out of Tulane. As a senior last year Anderson ran for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns. He also excelled off the field; being named an Academic All-American.
Continue reading ‘Released Bills RB Anderson Signs With Browns’
 Considering most people expected either Ryan Fitzpatrick or Brian Brohm to be the odd man out among Bills quarterbacks, it was at least semi-surprising to see Levi Brown get released by the team on Saturday as they got down to the 53-man roster limit. After initially being taken back by the move it appeared a certainty he’d spend a season on the team’s practice squad, assuming he wasn’t claimed by another team.
Well, some 24 hours Brown wasn’t picked up by another team. In what many will consider a shocking development, it doesn’t appear he’ll be back in Buffalo anytime soon unless it’s for a visit.
Brown tweeted Sunday night that he will not be joining the Bills practice squad. Not only does he appear surprised; he’s also angry.
Continue reading ‘Levi Brown Says He Won’t Be Joining Practice Squad’
 A wrap up for this past weekend’s high school football openers:
Upset Of The Year (Already): North Tonawanda went undefeated and won their first-ever NYS championship last year in Class-AA. The road to a repeat, at least another undefeated one, has been put to rest on the opening night of the season. Kenmore West traveled into Lumberjacks Stadium and dealt N.T. a shocking 30-22 defeat on the hands of three huge plays by running back Martin Bailey. He scored on runs of 46 and 53 yards and also caught a 53-yard touchdown pass.
Continue reading ‘Wrapping Up Week One of H.S. Football’
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