Things looked promising for the Buffalo Bills in the opening minute of Sunday’s game at Minnesota when on the third play of the game rookie linebacker Arthur Moats nearly decapitated Brett Favre on his first pass attempt. The blindside hit not only resulted in a Drayton Florence interception, but sent the league’s all-time leading passer to the locker room with a shoulder injury.
It turned out be a blessing in disguise— for the Vikings.
Tarvaris Jackson entered the game and engineered four first half touchdowns and the Minnesota defense went into overdrive, punishing Ryan Fitzpatrick and anyone else who touched a football as the Vikings went on to (literally) pound the Bills, 38-14.
The Niagara men’s basketball team was defeated at the Iona Gaels, 82-58, in its second conference game of the season on Sunday at the Hynes Athletics Center.
I spoke with co-owner Ronnie Anderson this past week and I’m happy to announce a new Semi-Pro football franchise is coming to the city of Buffalo. The South Buffalo Celtics will be making their debut in 2011 and playing their home games at Tift Field.
When the Buffalo Bills face the Minnesota Vikings this afternoon, the biggest drama may be what players actually make it out to the football field.
Williamsville South quarterback Joe Licata won the 39th annual Connolly Cup in a ceremony Saturday afternoon at Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant in Blasdell. The Connolly Cup is awarded each year to the best high school football player in Western New York.
