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Confirmed: Front lawn of McKelvin's home vandalized

The Buffalo Bills have confirmed (AP write-up linked) that the front lawn of the home of cornerback Leodis McKelvin was vandalized.

LB Kawika Mitchell, a defensive captain for the Bills, tweeted the news earlier today, but did not mention which of his teammates was victimized at that time.  His tweets, in full, are below.

A teammate of ours had his house vandalized last nite or this morn. Its def not a game to b playin. W/ all the safety issues n the NFL... its not funny at all. We have Fam at our homes to protect. If u show ur face on my prop Ill make sure I do everythin to keep my... Fam safe. So dont come around thinkin, oh we'll just leave a message on his lawn or wall, b/c Im goin to take it as a threat. Its my... job to protect my home as it is the job of all home owners. Dont push the limit.

McKelvin fumbled a kickoff return late in the Bills' 25-24 loss to the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.  New England recovered the fumble and scored the winning touchdown on the ensuing possession.

Quite frankly, this is disgusting.  A few irresponsible and incredibly immature individuals, in this particular case, are the canker of an entire fan base.  Nothing - especially not frustration over what is, ultimately, a game - gives anyone the right to act like this.  What a disgrace, folks.  Let's hope that responsible Bills fans with any knowledge of this embarrassment contact the proper authorities.

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This really pisses me off. It makes all of us look bad. Please, people, I am begging you if you have information to inform the police. This is wrong.

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 15, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope that if these people are caught,

along with whatever legal punishment they get, they are banned from going to Bills games. We don’t need people like that as Bills fans.

Poor ball security leads to very painful outcomes

by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

idk about banned

seems excessive but definitely should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Leo made a mistake its his second year it happens. As TO would put it “act like you’ve been somewhere”

by billsstein on Sep 15, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A lifelong ban is appropriate to me. But they should also spend time in jail.

by Berg79 on Sep 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For messing with a guy’s lawn? That seems excessive IMO. Especially if they are first time offenders.

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 18, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your right Leo made a mistake…and the Fan made a mistake. Leave the game out of it, prosecute him and put it behind you.

"I lost my mind three months ago when I woke up married to a pineapple, an ugly pineapple... I still love her though."

by Seattlite on Sep 15, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The fan didn't make a mistake

Mistakes are usually unintentional. This idiot (or idiots) knowingly went to deface Leo’s yard and commit a disgusting and pathetic intrusion on his privacy. That’s not a mistake. That’s a crime.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed....Did Vick and OJ just make a mistake too???? Where does it end?

Our society needs to stop making excuses and hold people accountable for their actions.

Poor ball security leads to very painful outcomes

by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt about it Joe!

Let’s leave it at that so this doesn’t turn into a discussion we don’t need to have here!!!!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

subtle hint taken :-)

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by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

Another day, my friend, another day. Not that I have anything to disagree with you about here.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could argue this forever..just playing devils advocate of course :)

"I lost my mind three months ago when I woke up married to a pineapple, an ugly pineapple... I still love her though."

by Seattlite on Sep 16, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d fully support a ban if the authorities could ever find who’s responsible.

by kaisertown on Sep 16, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And prevent them from posting here at BR

Your ability to control the LOS is directly linked to your ability to win football games!
FEED the BEAST!

by keysh67 on Sep 16, 2009 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to say something all emotion-laden to get people pumped up about Leo, because he’s a hell of a football player who made one mistake. Words fail me. I’ll go to the picture instead.

Kick ass this weekend, kid.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So it wasn't a mistake that he played 12 yards off recievers all night..?

I’m sorry. I just hate that cushion.

"I lost my mind three months ago when I woke up married to a pineapple, an ugly pineapple... I still love her though."

by Seattlite on Sep 15, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perry Fewell!!!

That’s him

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely ridiculous. Seriously…don’t have the proper words to explain how gutless and inappropriate vandalizing someone’s property is…let alone because you’re upset over how they played in a football game.

I’ve always taken pride in being part of the Bills fan community. Partly because we’ve suffered together. Partly because Buffalo and western NY is special, small community where for the most part, people treat each other right. Just walk around the parking lot on any Sunday and the commaraderie and neighborly actions you’ll see between complete strangers is truly something special. It is something I’m proud to be a part of.

Seeing something like this is completely disheartening and sickening to me. I hope the individuals are found and prosecuted fully. I’m embarrassed they have has masqueraded as Bills fans and given all of us true fans a bad name.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 15, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

terrible

the last thing we need is for him to lose confidence. the loss wasnt only his fault. blame can be passed around from bell, to TO, to the entire defense. leo will be a great player and i hope he doesnt take this to heart. i also hope that the person responsible is found somehow.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 15, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Two different problems, IMO

It doesn’t matter if it was totally his fault, nobody has the right to do that kind of crap. And, I seriously doubt it would make Leo more or less confident in his play. It is more likely to make him think twice about being a Bill if this is a recurring issue….hope not.

Poor ball security leads to very painful outcomes

by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 15, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my point of saying the blame can be passed around

was to show how stupid the perpetrator really is not to justify it. hes still a young-ish kid from a small college. i wouldnt doubt there might be some emotional toll going on with all of this, and so with this act, the “bills” fan could have caused more damage, therefore adding to his douche-baggery

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 15, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey everyone, first post.

I’m going to be honest, I truly don’t fault Leo for bringing the kickoff out. Last year on MNF against Cleveland, they actually put a radar gun on Leo and he was clocked at 22 mph on foot!!! NO BS!! Tony Kornheiser and Ron Jaworski couldn’t stop talking about it. If you have a man that fast, he should NEVER take a knee!!!

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I say we hire Hitler as our new GM!

by superchops on Sep 15, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well said chops

"Potential just means you haven’t done sh## yet"

by willgarr15 on Sep 15, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome....and never say never

Good arguments can/have been made for both sides of it. One fact remains…..Leo needed to protect the ball by going down sooner.

Poor ball security leads to very painful outcomes

by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Protect the ball, Yes.

I am however willing to live by the leo and die by the leo. Last night we died by the Leo, but it will come back around. I promise you. I have never seen anyone run that fast aside of Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis. I’ll take my chances with him anytime.

by superchops on Sep 15, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Agreed. I have said Leo lost us that game,

but I in no way believe that he sucks, should be benched, or anything else in that vain. Jim Kelly lost us plenty of games throwing dumba$$ INTs. My hope is that Leo learns from his mistakes. They are very correctable.

Poor ball security leads to very painful outcomes

by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point

with the fact that if the Patriots would of been up without the McKelvin fumble, and Trent was trying to win the game at the end. If Trent throws a stupid int we are all on his ass…it happens with every team all the time…$10 say Leo returns one next week.

by howedyhowe on Sep 15, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your signature could be offensive to many and it would be nobler to change it. It can strike the wrong chord with a lot of people. You never know who’s going to read that. :)

by jj24 on Sep 15, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I disagree man

The coach must play the odds. Returning kicks & punts has a high probability of fumbles, it comes with the job. All opposing players are gunning for you, the chances of fumbling it are much greater. I’ll admit that he should have went down but that’s easier said than done, he is an electric return man because of the second & third effort, he breaks it loose and he’s gone – That’s part of the position. It’s like taming a wild horse, he ain’t wild no more after that.

I think the coaches must be more aware in these situations and be on top of time management, something I don’t believe that Jauron knows how to do but I digress. The coach needs to understand that when you send out your hands team and the opposing coach chooses to kick deep, there’s a reason. He figures his odds of recuperating the ball on an onside are lower than jarring it loose on a return. Clearly, the coaches should ALWAYS be aware of how much time the opponent has left (after using his timeouts) and make the right decision based on that. Taking the ball on the 20, with 2:06 left to play with a 5pt lead was the safe and smart play. They’ve been double covering your two top receivers all game and giving a nice soft zone underneath, so your chances of moving the ball are fairly high. They can’t afford to let you march & take time off the clock so they will tighen it up, which can open one of your two top receivers. We were in absolute control. At worse, we would have went 4 & out but with one of the best punters in the league, they would have been backed-up with no timeouts left with maybe 75 sec left.

There was no reason to return that kick and I certainly do not blame Leo for the fumble, again I reiterate that a return man gets his breaks on the second and third effort so I certainly do not want him thinking that he should go down at first contact.

Your ability to control the LOS is directly linked to your ability to win football games!
FEED the BEAST!

by keysh67 on Sep 16, 2009 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 – you don’t try to hit a big return when you basically have no one who knows to block on the field. If you want to take it off to kill time, then do that and go down. Trying to “ice the game” as Jauron said annoys me.

2 – that’s irrelevant. This ticks me off. No one has been more critical of McKelvin than me. With the Sean Taylor incident of a few years ago and NFL players feeling they need to carry guns to protect themselves, this moron is lucky he didn’t get hurt. It’s the same idiots who were threatening Greg Williams’ kids when the Bills were bad under his watch. Do you think McKelvin did it on purpose? Some people are simply idiots.

by bluecollarbuffalo on Sep 16, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 18, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is dispicable. People wonder why athletes, NFL mostly, are constantly in trouble with firearms issues. It’s because of fans like this that take actions threatening to athletes that makes them afraid and feel like they need to carry firearms to protect themselves. Totally embarrassing to be a Bills fan when people act in that kind of way. I hope Leodis doesn’t think that is a true representation of Bills fans…

"Potential just means you haven’t done sh## yet"

by willgarr15 on Sep 15, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Embarrassing. Classless. Disgusting. I don’t care if he would have pulled out a sharpie, signed the damn ball, tied a ribbon around it and handed it to Meriweather in the endzone. Unacceptable under any circumstances.

by DCRumbler on Sep 15, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The jack**ses that pulled if off are lucky it wasn’t my house! I agree with Kawika 110% Every American fully retains the right to defend their homes from assailment by any means necessary.

by superchops on Sep 15, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another part that makes me feel like actions such as these become double edged is that it could possibly deter other players from coming here. Why would a player want to play for a team where a mistake is made and then their home/lawn/vehicle/etc. are possibly vandalized. It puts a stain on the organization as a whole, not just the fool that committed the crime. Take a look at Kawika’s outrage at the incident…if this happens before he signs here, don’t you think he would consider another team first?

Pretty foolish act. I feel some shame and I shouldn’t…I don’t want to be considered part of that lot.

by Fucilli5 on Sep 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Really embarassing.

Can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said. It’s just sad.

by dragonwag0n on Sep 15, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Simply a disgusting

pathetic, despicable act done by people who are more than likely the scum of the earth. Trash like this is why athletes aren’t always open to fans, and rightfully so. This is truly a cowardly, pathetic action done by people who need to get a grip. To willingly destroy someone’s property because of one mistake they made in a game is the epitome of pathetic. I hope these clowns are caught and fully prosecuted. I’d make sure they were banned from ever going to a Bills game.

I’m sure this will be in Leo’s mind when his rookie contract is coming to its end.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

100% agreed. This is exactly what I think, K. Rec’d.

by hightower_mc on Sep 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“To see that type of response from so-called passionate fans is taking things to the extreme,” said Wilson, who is the team’s union representative. “You can blog and make your opinions, but to go to a person’s residence, you’re taking it to a whole new level.”

Right on, George, right on….

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cant say anything that y'all havent already said.....

I hope this doesnt affect Leo……

We’re behind you kid……..you and rest of the team……

We win and lose with you all as well………

Hopefully someone finds out or hears something and can get these idiots locked up.

"In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time." (Robert Collier)

by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

IS THERE SOMETHING WE CAN DO TO LET LEODIS AND THE COUNTRY KNOW PUBLICLY

that we are behind Leo all the way? We should do something. You all say you are ashamed. I am too. Lets do something about it and support our guy. Thats how you erase an act like that. You overcome it with one of your own.

Maybe at the first home game make a ton of pro-Leo signs and hand them out at the tailgate so every fan has one or start a chant every five minutes for him. Personally, Leo is one of my favorite Bills. Lets back him up Buffalo!

Jonathan Stupar played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won.

by poz on Sep 15, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We could all change our avatars to Leo. Pick: Leo the Bill or Leo the Turtle. The message is the same either way.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmm....

im not sure if thats a genuine idea or an attack on the Steven Seagal and Panda friend avatar! haha!

I like it! already done!

Jonathan Stupar played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won.

by poz on Sep 15, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should photoshop Leo's head onto Seagal's body

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You got it...done.....sorry Megan.

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by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

done as well

good idea.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 15, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that one cut off his head

so i picked this one

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 15, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to and all, but, but, but….I just can’t change mine.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

doesnt have to be for long

maybe just this week

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 15, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on K.....you can keep the sig :-)

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by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, he's been added

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should fanpost about ot

It would be pretty cool to see almost everyone have Leo for a week to show our support

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 15, 2009 11:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Brian's idea.....he can put it on the front page, IMO.

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by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Screw it

I’m all in….Leo you have my undivided support!!!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you K! Lets go Leo!!!!

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Fewell, common sense says to play UP on the line against the slant.

by WABillsfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see you are at SU

Have the stomach to go to the football games?

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

I have season tickets in the student section.

My grad program is only a one year program, and I did my undergrad at a D-III school, so I figured that I should definitely take advantage of the opportunity to see major D-1 sports. Well, as major as Syracuse football can be.

Obviously, I’ve only seen the Minnesota game so far, but the atmosphere was amazing and I got there wicked early so I got to sit just 5 rows up on the 30 yard line.

They’ve got 6 home games in a row now so I’m really looking forward to it. The aura around the team and fanbase seems a lot more positive this year and Paulus looks way better than I expected.

DEFINITELY getting B-ball seasons, too. They give a major discount to students, obviously.

by nickfeely8 on Sep 16, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing like the basketball games….Loved those!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 16, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry mine's gonna stay Nick Adenhart for the forseeable future.

"In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time." (Robert Collier)

by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess we can let it slide :-)

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by Joe P. on Sep 15, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

showing support

by DCRumbler on Sep 15, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

i didnt think that many were gonna do it. crazy. the comments section has turned into a bunch leo pics. haha great stuff

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 16, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Done

I think as a fan base we can do more though…Hummm….

Thinking cap\

I love me some DB's...I might just be Dick Jauron's long lost twin!

by DBLuv on Sep 16, 2009 6:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Done.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 16, 2009 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Give him a standing ovation Sunday!

That would be a good show of support.

I’m sure Leo will be hungry to make up for his mistake this weekend. It wouldn’t surprise me if he took one to the house, or had a long return. Maybe an INT, that’d be great!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 15, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievable. How can somebody do something like this and still sleep at night?

by kaisertown on Sep 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You all said it. Nothing to add. I’d rec every comment above, but I’m too lazy.

Wouldn't it be ironic if this team imploded and it had nothing to do with TO?

by thefourwinds on Sep 15, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Horrible

Makes Bills fans look horrible. I know that we are one of the best fan bases around and we get emotional. I know last nights lost ruined my week. I will feel like crap all week until sunday but this is too far. Who ever you are, your are making us all look bad. If I were a player, I wouldn’t want to play for a team that had these kind of fans. The players know we love the games and get into them, don’t let them think that they are in danger if they make a mistake

by csc06258 on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If i were him

I would jump ship as soon as i possibly could, no matter how good the team is or how much money he could possibly get, nothing is worth putting your family into harms way, if he feels that his family would be safer and better off somewhere else than i would not fault him leaving. All i can think about is what will happen next time he has a chance to win the game but come up short and what some terrible fans would do in the heat of the moment.

by TearsofaClown on Sep 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love the Bills as much as anybody.

I honestly think, if there were a worldwide competition called “Who loves the Bills most?”, I would win. Just as I’m sure that most of you think you would win as well. We would all be betting on ourselves because we know inside how much we care about this team, and how much it affects us personally, especially a loss like last night’s.

Having said that, this act is not love of the Bills. It proves nothing to anyone about how much that fan loves this team. In fact, it proves the opposite.

I agree with all of you about how disgusting this is, and this person should be ashamed of themselves.

I love this team, I love this fanbase, and I’m not going to stop loving McKelvin because of one lousy fumble. It was a bonehead play, no doubt. It’s a learning experience. Next time, two hands on the ball and go to the ground. End of story.

Let’s move on to the Bucs, and this Sunday, when Leodis McKelvin is introduced and I’m sitting in the stands, I’m going to cheer louder than anyone in that damn stadium.

Go Bills.

by nickfeely8 on Sep 15, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Yes

Well said Nick.

Leodis deserves cheers and not boos on Sunday. It’s one mistake that he should hopefully correct and never come close to making again.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 16, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

after what happened monday night

i trust leo the most to handle the ball…..no way he fumbles a kickoff again

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Sep 16, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this sucks. rather than being supportive of the team and its players, someone decides to vandalize their personal property. we’re with you leodis.

by chaucer on Sep 15, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure we lost, sure Leodis made a mistake trying to gain another yard when he should have just gone down

This is NOT the act of a true fan, a true fan does what we do, scream about it at the time it happens. Then we get ON with our lives, keep cheering just as hard the next game and love our team. Be a man whomever you are, step up and admit it. This HURTS US ALL, players and fans alike, I hope the police find this scumbag and prosecute him as far as they can.

We need players who want to stay, and this does not help us, players for the Bills understand our passion and like it, but NOT when it crosses the line. Grow up who ever did this, and all of the rest of us need to cheer even harder this week for our team, and make sure that the players and the rest of the NFL KNOW we do not tolerate this stuff.

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Fewell, common sense says to play UP on the line against the slant.

by WABillsfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed. further, leodis surely felt bad about his fumble and its role on the outcome. rest assured that he will make up for it. you can bet on that.

by chaucer on Sep 15, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sad, but not the only team to have fans act this way.

I am sad to hear this happened, however it may not have if McKelvin had shown a little remorse. Whitner showed more emotion than Leo and he didn’t even lose the game for us!

However, as sad as it is, I am reminded of the Pittsburgh Steelers game I went to 4-5 years ago, my bro lives in Pitt. Tommy Maddox was starting for the injured Roethlisberger, and he totally blew the game McKelvin style. The next day, his front lawn had more garbage in it than a 100 yr old landfill! Steelers fans (like Bills fans) are also very devoted to their team, and when the unexplainable happened, one fan just broke and gave the whole fan base a black eye. Not that it was right by any means, but sometimes our passion just causes some of us to break, ie Serena, Federer.

A “W” Sunday against TB and we’ll all be happy again!

by Sluss88 on Sep 15, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does it really bother you that he wasn’t crying, “poor me” after the game?

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Sep 15, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has nothing to do with Leo’s comments. The crap was done last night/overnight, before we heard anything that he had to say about the play. Regardless, there’s no excuse for the action of this person or persons. It’s an act of idiocy and went WAY over any line.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 16, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It bothers me that he wasn’t upset for losing the game for his team. I definitely wouldn’t want him to cry “poor me.”

And Kurupt, he was interviewed right after the game Monday night (sweat still on his forehead) as well as Tuesday. Both times he acted arrogant noting he would do it again. Great, but show a little disappointment and take some responsibility here!

by Sluss88 on Sep 16, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umm, did you read his comments

He did take responsibility:

Next time I get the opportunity, I’ve just got to do my job and make sure I hold onto the ball.

None of that excuses someone vandalizing his property anyhow. Leo’s comments were not public until the next day or overnight, right?

Maybe you shouldn’t be so bothered that he wasn’t crying his eyes out over a mistake he made.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 16, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umm, yes, I did!

He says he’d do it again, just hold onto the ball next time. Um, you were holding onto the ball Leo, WITH 2 HANDS, and you still fumbled. Maybe you should’ve just gone down when being tackled! Don’t need to see tears Kurupt, just some fault admitted since Jauron is still going to praise his play. Don’t reinforce MEDIOCRE play Jauron!

I think this article is spot on, please take a look.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=bryant_howard&id=4478620

Who can make a play? I can make a play!
-T.O.

by Sluss88 on Sep 17, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He said he has to do his job, isn’t that taking responsibility? I don’t know what else you want him to say or do.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Sep 17, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want him to take 2 to the house this weekend, and then maybe he’s off the hook!

Btw, did you check out that article? Thoughts?

Who can make a play? I can make a play!
-T.O.

by Sluss88 on Sep 17, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

People did it to Scott Norwood too….no one play makes or breaks a game…its just sad.

by howedyhowe on Sep 15, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Petition?

Maybe we all create some kind of “petition” that we can all sign and send to Leo showing that we’re behind him and that the cretins who messed with his pad weren’t representative of the rest of us? I know it sounds corny but maybe we wouldn’t all look like white trash to the rest of the country if we did this.

by williamherbert on Sep 16, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what's done is done.

I’m sure Leodis knows that this was an isolated incident and that it was the works of a crazed fan. I agree that it was very wrong but I like the idea of just cheering for him extra loud when he comes out on Sunday.

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by pasaluki on Sep 16, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

These people are stupid

and deserve to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and banned for life from every NFL stadium.

I just hope that Leo and the rest of the team realise that a few idiots do not represent the rest of the Bills fanbase.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was, you know, important - like a league game or something." Dick Butkus

by gregeng on Sep 16, 2009 2:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to wonder

if the person/people responsible were even Bills fans. It’d seem crazy for them not to be, but sometimes people do crazy things.

He deserves his privacy and it’s no wonder many of these players seem to take extreme measures protecting their family and lives.

Go Leo is all I can say! Let this game fuel your season and run all the way to the playoffs, stopping only when you get to the Pro Bowl.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Sep 16, 2009 7:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there any way we can show our support to the team

that shows that the more intelligent fan base that resides here does not condone this activity. We should sent a link to Mitchell of this post or something

"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone"
-Marshawn Lynch-

by billsoferie on Sep 16, 2009 8:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We’ve already decided to all change our avatars to Leo. Feel free to join us if you like. :)

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 16, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone should tweet this to some Bills players that way they know we are showing support…

I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying

by J2 on Sep 16, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. Everyone’s doing it man.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 16, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How Sad!

And this doesn’t win too much favor in the eyes of his teammates, especially with Kawika Mitchell’s comments. Where are we Philadelphia?

by BuffaloWhiner on Sep 16, 2009 9:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Upon closer review

I don’t know people, I think if I were Leodis I think I would have taken it out too. That ball carried him into the endzone but not by much. If any of you have caught a kicked ball, you remember where you were to start and try to guage where you end up upon catching it. RARELY do you get the opportunity to look down and see where you are with people bearing down on you. Plus with him height have had to look at the Ref as well and hope he identifies if it would be considered a touchback.

Should he have fumbled? No. Should he have brought it out? No. Im just honestly putting myself in his position in that situation and being honest about it. I can’t blame him for running.

by telka on Sep 16, 2009 9:45 AM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

The return

First, the vandalizing of Leodis’s home is sickening. It’s the worst kind of negative fandom and can’t be tolerated. Second, as you point out, you don’t have a lot of time to make a decision in those situations.

After looking at the video of the return (about 1:50), it appears Leodis paused for an instant and “almost” put his knee down. Now, that’s a BIG assumption, but take it for what it’s worth. I also don’t feel the fumble was entirely Leodis’s fault. S Brandon Meriweather hammered McKelvin and stood him up in the process. Pierre Woods had an easy shot at the ball. In those conditions, it’d be tough for ANY return man to hang on to the ball.

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by MaPatsFan on Sep 16, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get that it was tough to hang on...

but you HAVE to in that situation. I mean, I don’t know how else to put it except to say that, yeah it’s tough, but it’s his job to hang on there. Sometimes winning a football game means overcoming tough situations. He has to be aware that the Pats are going to looking to strip the ball in that situation.

Also, he had fumbled earlier in the game, so you’d think it would be fresh in his mind, or at least it should have been.

Clearly, just because I say something negative about the play doesn’t mean I support what happened.

by nickfeely8 on Sep 16, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

re. Should he have fumbled? No........?

no one should ever fumble, but it happens. he had 2 hands on the ball, maybe he should’ve gone down when he was wrapped up but it’s a moot point

by J. Mackin on Sep 16, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was wrong

Obviously the act of a teenager or young twenty-something who drank a little too much Molson and got a bad idea.
99.999% of Bills fans do not condone this behavior.
Furthermore, one man does not lose the game. I do not blame McKelvin for the loss, he made one play that contributed to the loss, that’s all.

by Pietro Sirianni on Sep 16, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

image added.

Nobody deserves that kind of disrespect.
Hopefully we can move on.
Let’s get ready for next week! Gobills.

12/27/1991 -Fredonia, NY: leaving a superbowl party in utter sadness - I saw scrolled on a freshly snow covered windshield the words "SH*T!!". I wait for the day when I can erase that image from my brain. GO BILLS!

by kellyd on Sep 16, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Done

We got your back Leo....

Signed,

A True Bills Fan

by MonStarr_716 on Sep 16, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

show your support

Anyone going to the game this weekend should wear mckelvin jerseys, T-shirts, make #28 signs, give him the biggest ovation when he takes the field and chant his name. show him that we support him and wouldn’t do that to him (by we i mean bills fans) I"m not one for this “i hope the police catch him B.S.” i’m thinking someone should leak out the person who did this address….things would take care of themself

by J. Mackin on Sep 16, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I support everything except the following:

i’m thinking someone should leak out the person who did this address….things would take care of themself

In that case, we would be no better than that lowlife. Why stoop to their level?

Wouldn't it be ironic if this team imploded and it had nothing to do with TO?

by thefourwinds on Sep 16, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearification

i meant support mckelvin, the last part was just my opinion. no one should do things based on an opinion. but definately support mckelvin sunday

by J. Mackin on Sep 16, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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The act of vandalism was absolutely reprehensible. We are all to aware that celebrities and professional athletes are all too often targeted for outrageous treatment by the public, often endangering their lives, and this sort of act, just hammered home how easily a person’s privacy and safety could be violated.

Now, I am going to say something that is probably not going to be popular here.

I googled around to find out what was written – yeah we all know the score. But when I read about the “obscenity”, it kind of lightened the situation for me. If what I read is true, it was not something that was really a threat. In fact, if the accounts I’ve read are true, McKelvin got a little bit of a laugh out of it, too.

Still, it was wrong.

by oompaloompa on Sep 16, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mckelvin's one hell of a big man

Espn.com reported Mckelvin wants no part in legal action and wants to put this all behind him while praising bills fans…..like the title says, he’s one hell of a big man

by J. Mackin on Sep 16, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leo and Being a Bills Fan

Not all teams are born equal, and neither are all sports fans.

If all you want is to win, and you jump ship and curse your team every time things get rough — go be a freaking Yankees fan or something.

True Buffalo sports fans are like my friends who went out and put up supporting signs on Danny Briere’s front lawn after he won game 1 of the playoff series against Philadelphia in 2006.

The morons who vandalized McKelvin’s front lawn are not real Buffalo fans. How can you be a Buffalo fan and be phased by losing one single game? A lifetime of fandom has taught me that Buffalo teams aren’t going to win all the championships. It’s enough that they compete, that they play hard and get their chances at victory, so that maybe in one glorious day we actually do win something.

Championships come cheap to the teams that are stacked with money and talent. It doesn’t mean that much when the Yankees win the World Series, or when the Trojans win the national championship. It would mean a hell of a lot more for the Bills or the Sabres to do it.

That’s not a losing attitude. It reflects strength of character and the ability to get through a difficult life, where you’re not going to win everything either. If you want to betray your team every time the going gets tough, then you’re too weak to be a Buffalo fan.

Leo doesn’t need to worry about fan support. If he just keeps going out and playing hard each week, then no matter what happens, he’ll have it from all Bills fans.

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by Munchausen on Sep 17, 2009 6:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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