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On July 21, 2007,  21 CU Buffalo football players led some lucky kids through running, kicking, tackling, and agility drills, then they broke down into teams and played flag football with the kids, and after the game, the kids and the players enjoyed some pizza together.   The players graciously offered to take time out of their busy training schedules to support the local charity EFAA, the Emergency Family Assistance Association (www.efaa.org).

My most sincere thanks to all you Buffs for coming out to the field on Saturday.  The kids had an awesome time, but it's unclear whether the kids or the parents enjoyed it more!  It was a privilege to be down on the field with you all, and it was impressive to see such skilled athletes having so much fun and being so enthusiastic playing around with the kids.  Several parents said that this event has inspired their kids, and it maded us all very excited about coming out and supporting the Buffs this season.  Your efforts not only to bought happiness to all of us, but it also raised a lot of money for the many families that recieve assistance from EFAA.

The event was made possible by a donation from June and Doug DaPuzzo.



CU Buffaloes who participatied in the CU Flag Football Charity Event
Top row from left:  #23 Kevin Moyd (TB), #70 Justin Drescher (SN), #86 George Hypolite (DT), #7 Cody Hawkins (QB), #50 Austin Bisnow (SN),
#76 Edwin Harrison (OL), #13 Joe Sanders (TE), #93 Conrad Obi (DE), #75 Daniel Sanders (OL), #84 Tyson Devree (TE), #94 Brandon Nicolas (DT),
#8 Demitrius Sumler (RB), #21 Scotty Mcnight (WR), #42 Benjamin Burney (CB), #14 Matt DiLallo [partly obscured] (P), #77 Tyler Polumbus (OL),
#80 Jarrell Yates (WR).  Front row from left:  #4 Patrick Williams (WR), #82 Michael Kachmer (WR), #23 Jalil Brown (CB), #6 Gardner McKay (CB).
Not pictured:  Jared Aurich -
Asst. Speed-Strength & Conditioning Coach.



John Harding (in yellow cap) introduces the players to the kids.
Thanks to John for organizing the event.


Devon and George Hypolite warm up their arms.


Jack and Reiley tackle the dummy.


Tyler Polumbus and Danial Sanders stretch out with the kids.


Conrad Obi leads warm-ups.



Jalil Brown, Joe Sanders and Demitrius Sumler coach Justin and Devon
in a speed drill.



Geoffrey shows Matt DiLallo his left foot.

     
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