Sabres training camp

Went to the Northtown Center to see the Sabres practice Sunday morning. The players were really hustling and hitting hard. Never have seen this much hitting in a practice! The boys must be determined to put up after Terry Pegula has put up so much for them.

Here's some pics I took...

Lindy Ruff had a long discussion with Thomas Vanek after one of the practice sessions. Their talk lasted at least 20 minutes.

Ruff gives instruction to his players during second day of camp.

Jochen Hecht give Sabres backup goalie Jhonas Enroth a pat on the back

after a practice session.

Autumn Flowers

From my backyard to your monitor...

High School football in WNY

The football season opened on Labor Day weekend in WNY and there were plenty of games for fans to choose from. I went to the St. Joe's vs Aquinas game in Kenmore, N.Y. It featured Chad Kelly, the nephew of the famed Buffalo Bill star quarterback Jim Kelly against Aquinas's Jarron Jones, who will be going to Notre Dame. Aquinas ripped St. Joe's 40-20. Also saw some of the Orchard Park at Ken West game, which O.P. won.

Chad Kelly runs away from mammoth Jarron Jones during first half action.

Overflow crowd braves 90 degree temps to see big showdown.

Aquinas running back Billy Lombardi takes off against St. Joe's.

Billy Lombardi ran for 224 yards against St. Joe's.

Kenmore West's quarterback delivers a pass.

Orchard Park's running back gets some daylight.