Author: Nick Sperrazza

Nick Sperrazza is a local high school teacher and coach. Nick is a Buffalo native and a proud alumnus of Canisius High School, Canisius College, and most recently, the University at Buffalo where he earned his Master's in Education. Nick lives in the Elmwood Village with his orange tabbies, Luke and Leia, and considers himself to be an ambassador for the City of Good Neighbors that he calls home.

Free Agency The Buffalo Bills front office did well to address several offseason needs through free agency. Last season’s receiving corps was dismal, and it provided very few viable options for rookie quarterback Josh Allen when he was given the starting nod. A glaring need at wide receiver was addressed through the signings of John Brown and Cole Beasley. Brown, the former Raven, brings speed and the ability to spread the field by drawing the attention of opposing cornerbacks and safeties downfield. Cole Beasley comes to Buffalo from Dallas where he proved to be a reliable slot receiver with a…

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The object of intense speculation at One Bills Drive has come to fruition. Doug Whaley is no longer General Manager of the Buffalo Bills. Rumblings of this change gained momentum when national analyst Jason La Canfora cited the possibility a front office shakeup in March. Following Whaley’s disappearing act after the hiring of Sean McDermott, speculation continued as to Whaley’s tenure within the organization. On the eve of the NFL Draft, national and local reports indicated a house cleaning amongst the scouting department – many believed that this would include Whaley. Following a 2017 draft class with McDermott’s fingerprints all…

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The ice is no longer at the Key Bank Center. Another season has come and gone in downtown Buffalo where the banners of better days remain floating in the rafters. The honeymoon phase has also concluded for Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula. Throughout his tenure in Buffalo, Terry Pegula has engaged sparsely with the media. On Friday, he addressed another season, by the wayside, in downtown Buffalo. Pegula’s mantra – “structure and discipline”. The departure of Rex Ryan and the subsequent arrival of Sean McDermott reflects this vision for the Bills, but what does it mean for the Buffalo…

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Contrary to popular belief, Ireland’s national sport is not rugby or soccer. The national sport falls under the title of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Of the competitive sports played within this association, Gaelic football and hurling are the most played. While Buffalo boasts a dedicated hockey and football fan base, the city is also home to its own Gaelic Football Club, The Buffalo Fenians GFC. Gaelic games in Buffalo date back to 1901 during the Pan-American Exposition. The University at Buffalo’s online library reads, “The rich history has even deeper roots in the region dating back to 1866. A…

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Where is Doug Whaley? This is a question that many local reporters and fans have been mulling since the hiring of newest Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott. Since his hiring, McDermott, and not Whaley, has been the face and the voice of the franchise, leading many to wonder about Whaley’s tenure with the organization. Winds of change have been swirling around New Era Field for some time now, with many local and national insiders probing the hierarchal change, and often, the appearance of disarray within the organization. On March 23rd, national analyst Jason La Canfora added to the conversation surrounding…

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