Kelso would take Super Bowl trade
The four straight AFC titles by the Buffalo Bills in the early 90′s will probably never be repeated again. Former Bills safety Mark Kelso, who was on those teams, said he would not trade those four consecutive AFC titles for a single Super Bowl win. He would swap them for a bit more than that however.
Appearing on the Schopp and the Bulldog show on WGR Sportsradio 550 late Friday afternoon, Kelso was asked for his thoughts and memories on that unprecendented run to four straight Super Bowls. He was also asked if he would trade that four-year ride for a single Super Bowl win.
“Certainly you want ot think about all those good times,” said Kelso. “The fact that you went there four times in row doesn’t diminish the success that you had, but I would’ve traded all four of those for a couple of Super Bowl victories I’ll tell you that. I wouldn’t trade them for one victory and ride off into the sunset and not be a very good team, but if you said we could trade four for two victories I would have to consider that.”
Kelso also stated that had Scott Norwood’s kick been good to win Super Bowl XXV he doubts the team would’ve won four straight AFC titles. He believes not finishing it off was what kept the hunger alive in those teams year after year. To hear the whole segment you can go to the station’s audio vault.
Player appearance Tues.
Tags: Andra Davis, Chris Kelsay, Jairus Byrd, Jim Kelly, Mark Kelso
Bills fans have the opportunity to meet several Bills players and alumni including Jairus Byrd, Chris Kelsay, Andra Davis and Mark Kelso at the 3rd Annual Friends of Children Celebration Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm in the Jim Kelly Club at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Tickets for the event are only $20 each and proceeds will go to Gateway-Longview. Gateway-Longview is a non-profit, child and family service organization that has been providing care, counseling and support to hundreds of at-risk children and families in Western and Central New York since 1890.
For tickets and more information visit www.friendsofchildrencelebration.com.
Meet Bills players next Tues.
Tags: Andra Davis, Chris Kelsay, Friends of Children Celebration, Jairus Byrd, Mark Kelso
Bills fans can have the opportunity to meet several Bills players and alumni including Jairus Byrd, Chris Kelsay, Andra Davis and Mark Kelso at the 3rd Annual Friends of Children Celebration. The Gateway-Longview event will be held next Tuesday, Nov 15 from 6–8 p.m. in the Jim Kelly Club at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Tickets for the event are only $20 each and proceeds will go to Gateway-Longview. Gateway-Longview is a non-profit, child and family service organization that has been providing care, counseling and support to hundreds of at-risk children and families in Western and Central New York since 1890.
For tickets and more information visit www.friendsofchildrencelebration.com.
Remembering Kent Hull
Tags: Bills Radio Network, Kent Hull, Mark Kelso, Steve Tasker
Tuesday was a difficult day for the Bills family with the passing of Wall of Famer Kent Hull. Wednesday morning some of his former teammates will be remembering him in their own words on the radio.
Mark Kelso will appear on Morning Bull at 7:45 am and will be followed by Wall of Famer Steve Tasker at 8:10. (listen online)
Steve Tasker will be on at 8:10 am.
NFL health forum in Buffalo
Tags: Harry Jacobs, Mark Kelso, NFL Community Huddle
The NFL Community Huddle is holding a Mind and Body health forum here in Buffalo on Oct. 4th.
The National Football League has teamed up with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute of Medicine to provide a series of town hall style forums to educate, motivate and mobilize communities to address issues such as dementia, depression, financial and relationship stress, drug and alcohol abuse, among others.
The, NFL Community Huddle “Taking a Goal Line Stand for Your Mind & Body” will take place Monday Oct. 4th from 7-9 pm at UB’s north campus at the Center for Tomorrow. It’s at the corner of Maple and Flint Roads in Amherst and is free and open to the public.
Speakers will include: Former U.S. Surgeon General and current Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.; medical journalist and author, Jeanne Blake; former Buffalo Bills linebacker Harry Jacobs; former Buffalo Bills safety, Mark Kelso; wife of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Baltimore Colts tight end, John Mackey, Sylvia Mackey and former NFL quarterback with the Detroit Lions, Eric Hipple.
These NFL Community Huddles are scheduled to be held in every NFL city. Buffalo is the fourth NFL city to host the event.
The goal of the forums is to develop strategies for preventing and reducing the risk of dementia and stigma related to mental disorders. It is also advocating for communities to create a “game plan” for reducing stigma while influencing supportive measures for addressing mental disorders.
All local Buffalo Bills Alumni have been invited to attend and participate in the NFL Community Huddle.
Goodell to attend Monday QB Club on the 17th
Tags: Jerry Butler, Mark Kelso, Monday QB club, Ralph Wilson, Roger Goodell
The Monday Quarterback Club, the business group that backs the Buffalo Bills, will be hosting NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell who will be special guest speaker at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Distinguished Service Awards luncheon this Monday (Nov. 17) at the HSBC Arena Harbour Club.
Other special guests include Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. of the Bills and Jerry Butler, former Bills receiver and current Director of Player Programs for the Cleveland Browns. Doors open at 11:15 am, with the luncheon at 11:30 am, and the program beginning at 12:05 pm.
Mark Kelso, former Bills Safety and current color analyst for Bills radio broadcasts, and Gretchen Geitter, Vice President of Community Relations for the Bills, will be the 2008 recipients of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Distinguished Service Award.
Members interested in registering for the event or those interested in becoming new members should call 693-3807 or visit the Club web site at www.mondayqbc.com.
