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Josh Allen emotional in pointing out he threw 3 touchdowns, defense came up with 3 interceptions, and that it’s been 3 years and 3 months since Buffalo’s last KO return for TD.
“It’s spiritual.”
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Southwest flight attendant upon landing in Chicago from Nashville: “If you are continuing on to Buffalo... please remain seated... There are 90 of you.”
#Bills
#Billsmafia
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Former
#Sabres
coach Lindy Ruff on the future. "Fire still burns." Wants to win a Cup. Speaks on discussions with Sabres and would be open to a return to Buffalo for "unfinished business" 20-years after No Goal.
@WGRZ
Thrilled to be able to say that Paul Hamilton will be joining us for some
#Sabres
and
#NHL
commentary and analysis on air/online starting Saturday
@wgrz
.
GREAT to have one of the best hockey minds and best people in the biz part of our line-up.
Welcome aboard
@pham1717
!!!
Sources:
@viccarucci
and I have confirmed Stefon Diggs was at team headquarters for pre-minicamp medical testing yesterday.
Again, he has not reported for day one of the
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mandatory minicamp.
Sean McDermott: “I’m very concerned.”
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McDermott on Josh Allen: "A lot of the credit has to do with the way he was raised... his parents... core values... for us, that was part of the evaluation. Getting a job is one thing.. but being willing to put the work in to be good at things is hard to find these days.
Just received this video from
@RoswellPark
as in honor of National Nurses Day,
#Sabres
captain Jack Eichel donated 250 bouquets to the nurses there. Eichel has spoken about how is mother is a nurse in the Boston area and the importance of the cause. More tonight
@wgrz
RJ: “The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak… It’s the first time I’ve quoted the Bible… Thanks for traveling around with me on this road for the last half century.”
#Sabres
@wgrz
A fond farewell to
@Stuboyar
who has decided to retire after a terrific 35-year run
@WGRZ
. As teammates, professionals, and human beings go, they don't come any better.
Stu... Thank You.
Here's a look at how he's helped define our sports coverage over the years.
The balance of power shifts in the AFC East as
#Bills
trade for Diggs and Tom Brady says goodbye in New England. Josh Allen has a playoff game under his belt and is poised for progress. The window is open. His ability to take those next steps is a huge part of the equation.
I can remember talking with
@RyanMiller3039
off camera a number of times early in his career where conversations had to to with waterfront development, the Buffalo economy, and then later his charity work.
Speaks to the truth behind this soundbite as he retires.
#Sabres
@wgrz
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HOFer Jim Kelly
@ESPYS
: "The fans... make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow... every single person in this room can be a difference maker."
@wgrz
Big highlight in Orchard Park today.
@JTMessinger
back on the field for
@wgrz
after a big win over esophageal cancer. Tough as nails… in mid season form… just check out his low angle on the Davis TD. Welcome back JT!
#Sabres
Taylor Hall: When you look past the smoke that's surrounded the Sabres, you see talented players... committed ownership...,has seen what's happened with the Bills... coach that's committed to winning.
@wgrz
Sad news tonight. Dick Gallagher has passed away. You will not find a man who did more to enhance the lives of high school student athletes or help those battling addiction than this gentleman. He will be sorely missed. He was 79.
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Until today, the title of Sports Director
@wgrz
had only changed hands twice over the last 50-plus years. Ed Kilgore did most of the heavy lifting, and it's been a privilege for me to serve in that role since 2013.
I am thrilled that it is now official, that
@JonScottTV
will
#Bills
OC Daboll: Josh Allen...."underdog mentality" despite his success. Same guy he was when we first went to see him at Wyoming. "That's what happens when you don't get recruited."
@wgrz
I’m not one to discredit a single name on this list, but
@SteveTasker89
did so much to further define and enhance the value of special teams play. His influence is still felt on the game today.
He belongs in the Hall of Fame…
Period.
#Bills
@wgrz
Class Move:
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GM Brandon Beane congratulates
@viccarucci
on a great career with the Buffalo News. Happy to say he’ll continue with
@wgrz
as a contributor and mainstay on Sports Talk Live Buffalo.
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HOFer Jim Kelly: “I might be old but I can still throw it.” He’s at his football clinic in Pittsford this AM before flying to LA for
@ESPYS
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#Sabres
Jeff Skinner: "I love being a Sabre... I love the city of Buffalo... I wouldn't have chosen to stay here if that wasn't the case. The answer is simple... no." (Doesn't want to play elsewhere)
@wgrz
Kelly 2 Allen:
JK: "If there every comes a point in the game when the play is coming in late... call your own play!"
-How Josh Allen did that against the
#Dolphins
JK: "He's listening to uncle Jim."
Joined by
@viccarucci
for full interview
@wgrz
The only thing worse than fan anger... is fan apathy. I think we're aware of the kind of sports town this is... which makes these images all the more disturbing.
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Von Miller: “Billsmafia has been waiting for it. Buffalo has been waiting for it. It will be crazy if we can go out there and get it done.”
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-On Super Bowl expectations
Meet Bob Drozynski originally from Tonawanda set for
#Bills
gameday here in Houston. Yes... his mother Lou hand knit those shorts. Simply Awesome.
@wgrz
#Billsmafia
TAKE 2: Thurman Thomas on Kaepernick question.
#Bills
didn't want to speak to the issue today and have gone with Barkley. Talked with Thurman about this last week before Derek Anderson got hurt. Didn't air this, but I think his answer is thoughtful on all aspects.
@wgrz
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Josh Allen: Couldn’t even find a suite for myself this year… that’s how excited this community is about football… great to have fans back.
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head coach Sean McDermott says Damar Hamlin flexed his biceps as a sign of strength over facetime to the team today, made a heart symbol with his hands, and said "love you boys."
@wgrz
Former
#Sabres
goaltender Ryan Miller: "I always felt like I owed something to Buffalo... I always felt like I owed something to the fans... I always felt I was lucky to be doing something I loved.. .and Buffalo allowed me to do it."
@wgrz
#NFL
spokesperson on
#Bills
#Steelers
AFC Wild Card:
“Everything is moving forward as planned for tomorrow.”
Game is of course rescheduled for Highmark Stadium at 4:30pm.
@wgrz
Franchise record.
Josh Allen connects with Gabriel Davis on the touchdown, his 35th total touchdown of the season. Allen has now tallied more total TDs in a season than any Bill in team history.
Most frustrating part is that the
#Bills
did so much to beat themselves. Defense beyond legit. Lose turnover battle 4-1. Give up a TD on blocked punt... missed FG. Postgame on the way and update on Josh Allen knocked out of the game on brutal helmet to helmet hit.
@wgrz
Thrilled that Ashley Holder will be joining
@wgrz
as Sports Anchor/Reporter.
She starts Thursday.
She most recently has worked sidelines for CBS Sports college basketball and football coverage. She has also worked as an anchor/reporter in NC, OR, & MO.
Welcome Ashley!
This is what you get when a franchise fails to properly evaluate the talent it has at quarterback beyond a struggling rookie. I'm not taking players on either side of the ball off the hook today, but management has this ship on the rocks.
Editing highlights tonight and watching again... I don't think in 30-years of covering hockey I've seen a team play as poor defensively as the
#Sabres
did on T.J. Oshie walking around and thru three
#Sabres
en route to Backstrom's goal. Just horrible.
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Josh Allen: Says the drive at the start of the 3rd quarter vs. Miami is an example of what they need to get to earlier in games. Says he might benefit from being a little less hard on himself, and that Stefon Diggs in particular helps him with that
@wgrz
#Knights
Jack Eichel: Says he has to look in the mirror and take his share responsibility for the
#Sabres
lack of success during his time in Buffalo.
@wgrz
As strong as Allen and the offense have been in this game, that last fumble was an example of the "hero ball" narrative we talked about coming out of the playoff loss in Houston with Allen trying to do too much. He needs to stay down there, protect the ball, get points.
@wgrz
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Josh Allen: Shoulder "is good... I landed on it a little funky... it's just the left shoulder.. it's no the right one... I'll get some treatment. It shouldn't inhibit anything.
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Josh Allen… multiple times in his press conference speaking to the team coming together in the second half is what they needed despite the loss. That they essentially found their identity again as a team.
@wgrz
A couple of big reasons to watch
@WGRZ
news tonight.
@AshNoelleTV
makes her Buffalo anchoring debut! Also
@pham1717
with takes on the return of NHL hockey. Join us 6/10/11!
#NFL
spokesperson Brian McCarthy on
#Bills
#Titans
:
"There's been no change in the game's status as we continue to monitor the situation. I'll let you know if something changes."
That's the official word as of 4:15 this afternoon.
Waiting game continues.
@wgrz
This is as good as the
#Bills
have looked since the week four 48-20 win over the Dolphins.
Maybe better in some respects.
Cook the best player on the field by far, and Sean McDermott calling his best game in the dual role as defensive coordinator.
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