After a week in which the Bills fired their head coach and benched their
starting QB, Bills fans weren't sure what to think of their new look Buffalo
Bills but many of them showed up at the Aud Sports Bar and Grill in Depew to
find out. In addition to the game, wing and beer specials, and prizes from 103.3
The Edge, fans got treated to a visit from 2008 Pro Bowl Buffalo Jill Jessica
and this week's Buffalo Pro Cheer Blog Jill of The Week Stephanie B, who visited
with fans, posed for pictures, and signed autographs during the game. The game
itself ended in disappointment with a loss for the Bills fans. But the day at
the Aud was anything but disappointing to the fans that got to meet Jess and
Stephanie.
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The Jills are staying busy this week with plenty of appearances.
For one, you may be able to catch a few of them on Wednesday as they visit
97Rock's DJ Jickster as he camps out at Rosa's Home Store on Union Road in
Cheektowaga. He's hanging out there collecting food for the Food Bank of Western
NY which needs lots of help in these tough economic times. See all the details
at http://www.97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1593461&spid=21994
Also that morning, be sure to tune into 103.3 The Edge as Morning Bull
interviews one of the Jills from 7:30-8:30. Yoy can even listen online at
http://www.wedg.com/ and call in with your own questions (no personal phone
number or email requests please, though...lol)
Also, if you're looking to dance off all the food you put it on Thanksgiving,
head across the border to Dragonfly Nightclub in Niagara Falls, Ontario where
some of the Jills will be appearing for Industry Thursdays on American
Thanksgiving. See the details at
http://buffalojills.net/appearances/details.php?recordID=62

The Jills next take the field next Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium when the Bills
host the hated Miami Dolphins at 1pm. Meet the Ambassadors inside the Fieldhouse
and at the 97Rock and 103.3 The Edge Tailgate parties before seeing the dancers
perform before and during the game, a game in which HOF DE Bruce Smith will get
his HOF ring at halftime.

This week, we take a look at ebony beauty Stephanie B as our Jill of The Week.
In her 3rd season, she's spending gamedays on Omarlla's line next to Katie and
Jackie. She's a future elementary school teacher who hopes to make a big impact
on many lives, besides obviously making hearts beat faster as she's doing now. A
competitive dancer for most of her life, she enjoys the Jr Jills program because
it not only allows her to share her love of dance with the next generation, but
gives her a start in her future plans as a teacher. It's just that instead of
reading, writing, and arithmetic, she's teaching dance and cheer moves. Judging
from how the group that she, Jessica, and Christina taught progressed at the
Jills Open Practice in September, she's off to a strong start. This past
February, she was part of a group of 8 Jills to make a trip to Iraq. You can
read more about Stephanie at
http://buffalojills.net/roster/stephanie_b.php

The Buffalo Jills are one of the only squads in the league not sponsored by the
team they cheer for. Instead, their main sponsor is a set of radio stations that
actually airs the Bills games. One of these stations, 103.3 The Edge, has Away
Game Parties featuring food and drink specials, halftime buffets, the largest
prize table in Western NY, and a visit by members of the Buffalo Jills in
uniform. This year, the Edge Away Game Parties are held at the Aud Sports Bar
and Grill in Depew, a sports bar with plenty of memorabilia all over the walls
from the recently demolished Memorial Auditorium.
The 2009-10 edition of the Buffalo Jills got their first game experience
cheering in Canton, Ohio this year at the annual Hall of Fame game when the
Bills faced off against the Tennessee Titans. Now deep into the regular season,
the Bills once again faced off against the Titans, this time in Nashville's LP
Field, the site of the Bills' last playoff appearance. For this game, against an
opponent the Bills last faced outside the Hall of Fame, the Jills sent a pair of
Hall of Fame quality Jills in 10th year vets Omarlla and Eileen. Even with all
their experience on the squad, they've yet to cheer for a playoff-bound team,
which is actually quite saddening. For all they've given to the team, you have
to hope the Bills will reward their long tenure with the chance to perform in
the playoffs. Unfortunately, with the Bills putting in a poor performance in
their game, the chances for that happening this season are looking slimmer by
the week. Thankfully, Omarlla and Eileen's contributions to the Jills and the
Bills have always been first-rate and we can only hope these two beautiful
ladies keep performing for several more years, or at least long enough that they
can cheer in the playoffs like they deserve to.
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There will be a number of opportunities to see some of the Jills before next
week's Edge Away Game Party as many of them will be visiting with 97Rock's DJ
Jickster on Thursday as he lives in a truck until it's filled with food for the
less fortunate. Stay tuned to 97Rock to find out where he and the truck will be
parked.
Also, Bob Weaver Motorsports in North Tonawanda is having an Open House Thursday
evening from 7-9 with Jills in attendance for photos and autographs.
Also, don't forget to tune into 103.3 The Edge Wednesday morning at 7:30 to hear
Bull interview one of our beautiful Jills with the phone lines open for
questions.

For their top-selling swimsuit calendar, the Buffalo Jills have the option of
getting their shots done here in Western NY or in a more exotic location on a
cruise through the Caribbean. Obviously, most of the girls would prefer to get
their shots done on the cruise but unfortunately, it's a rather pricey endeavour
for the girls as they do have to pay for it themselves. To help pay for the
cruise, the Jills hold fundraisers like the annual Beer Blast and pizza party at
SoHo on Chippewa in downtown Buffalo. All but a trio of the Jills' 37-girl squad
was in attendance for the event which included plenty of raffles, wine-tasting,
and a few special appearances. No one knows about the hard work that the girls
put in to these events more than former Jills and 5 alumni put in an appearance
at the event to support their former squad. A former long-time Bandettes captain
even put in an appearance to support one of her friends on the squad.
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2009/Fundraiser/
With the Bills on the road this weekend, your best chances to meet some of the
Jills are to check out the Edge Away Game Party at the Aud Sports Bar in Depew
where a couple of the girls will be in attendance for about half of the game and
at Sole Restaurant in Williamsville where 1 of the girls will be bartending the
whole game.

Every so often, a cheerleader leaves the squad but chooses to come back after
some time away. This season, the Jills have 3 such young ladies and our first
look at one is Kelly Ann. She was a dancer with the Jills in 2003 and 2004 and
was actually an early departure from the 2004 squad. The last few years,
however, found her making the occasional appearance at a few Jills events and
probably got her thinking about returning. This year, she's back and obviously
looking just as good as if not better than (my vote goes to better than) she did
when she was dancing. She's an Ambassador this year though so if you never got a
chance to meet her when she was on the squad before, there's a lot more chances
to meet her on gamedays at the 97Rock or 103.3 The Edge Tailgate parties on
Radio Row.
Back in 2003, the Jills site had a Jill of The Month feature and Kelly Ann was
one of those chosen for the honor and the following is what was said: Well it is
obvious... Kelly Ann is gorgeous!! Kelly Ann is a Rookie to the Jills this past
season. Her soft spoken demeanor should not be mistaken for her personality.
Kelly Ann is very sweet, professional and easy to talk to.
"A dedicated, hard worker too, Kelly Ann's work ethic is one to be admired,"
says Buffalo Jills Director Stephanie Mateczun."
Kelly Ann returned to the Jills this season because she regretted leaving the
squad early when she did. She hates leaving something unfinished and chose to
return to the squad to put in another full season. Hopefully, she won't quit at
just the one season although she has previously wanted to return to school for
her masters degree after having received a bachelor's in political science from
the University of Miami, Jim Kelly's alma mater. If she does intend to do that,
I'm sure UB would be ecstatic to have her as she'll probably graduate near the
top of her class. To read more about Kelly Ann, check the files section of the
webgroup (registration required) to see her 2003 rookie bio. Yeah, she was
cheering the last time the Bills beat the Patriots. Maybe having her back on the
squad will make something happen on December 20th?

Visit http://buffaloprocheer.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-veterans-day.html for a
look at our veterans who's served in the military as well as on the sidelines!
A special shout-out to the ladies who've cheered on the Bills or the Bandettes
who've also served the United States in the Armed Forces.

2000-01 Jills Swimsuit Calendar Covergirl Marisa spent the 2000 and 2003 season
on the Jills as well as a few years with the NY Air National Guard

Bandettes coach Erin J, pictured here with a pair of her Bandettes last season,
spent 1998-2002 with the Jills before moving on to coach the Bandettes. Prior to
that, she served in the US Army in Operation: Desert Storm.

Recently retired Jills Ambassador Squad captain Kelly spent 2002-08 with the
Jills and was an award-winning recruiter in the US Air Force as well during her
9 1/2 year stint.

Jessica spent 2003-07 on active duty in the US Navy and while she's still in the
Individual Ready Reserves until next year, she's getting set to dance with the
Bandettes for her 3rd season.

These are just the young ladies I know about...I'm sure there are many more and
if you'd like them to be included, just drop a line with her name and some info
about her as well as, if possible, a photo of her in action as a Jill, Bandette,
or Bombshell to buffalojillsphilster@... and we'll make sure to give her
proper recognition

As previously reported, Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres hosted a Catwalk for
Charity at the Town Ballroom on Sunday and many of the Jills were among the
models. This year's Catwalk had a 50s theme and besides the obvious outfits,
Katy and Amanda dressed up as Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe. Check out
http://www.97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1581281&spid=21992 for the 1st batch of
photos of the event and stay tuned to http://www.97rock.com/ to see more photos
of Katy, Amanda, Lisa, Liz, Angelina, Kelly, Courteney, Heather, Stephanie M,
and Lydia on the Catwalk with the Sabres players.
Also, while they haven't sent out an announcement via their website yet, the
Buffalo Bandits did send out a notice about the Open Practice to all of their
season ticket holders this week and it's time to set aside December 12th on your
calendars. The Open Practice is currently scheduled that Saturday from 9am-2pm
at HSBC Arena and besides getting to see the Bandits in a practice setting, you
can select seats if you're looking at becoming a new Bandits season ticket
holder, and get autographs from the Bandits and from the new 14-member Bandettes
squad. This will be the 1st time the entire squad will be appearing together.
All but the 5 rookies and 1 returning vet will be at the World's Largest Disco
Thanksgiving weekend meeting with and performing for the fans. But if you can't
make that as it is a 21-and-over event, make sure to make the Open
Practice...see which vets have returned to the squad, which Bandettes alumnus
has returned, and which of the 5 Bandettes rookies is no stranger to the pro
cheer ranks.

With the bye week upon us, the positive is that Bills fans won't get stressed
out by the way the team is playing. The negative is not seeing the beautiful
Buffalo Jills in action, whether it be at the Ralph or at the Edge Away Game
Party or bartending at Sole. There is, however, Ryan Miller's Catwalk for
Charity, the proceeds of which go to the Steadfast Foundation. That's happening
this evening at the Town Ballroom at 6pm and features about a dozen of our
beautiful ladies from the sideline. You can get details and order tickets at
www.thesteadfastfoundation.com
However, if that's not in your plans, 97Rock, the Jills' main sponsors, came
through with some photos taken earlier in the season.

First up is a group of photos taken while the dancers on the Jills put the
finishing touches on their gameday performance inside the stadium before the
game while the fans were tailgating and the Jills Ambassadors were meeting with
the fans. http://www.97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1579390

Next up are photos taken during the game of the Jills in action during the game.
As we all know, the game itself was pretty ugly...the beauty of the Jills more
than made up for that, however. Check those photos out at
http://www.97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1579107&spid=21993
The Jills are going to be busy before they return to the Ralph on the 29th, of
course.
Something that not everyone realizes is that Bull on 103.3 The Edge interviews a
Buffalo Jill every week on his show Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30am. Fans
can call in as well to ask questions (though asking for phone numbers is
generally discouraged...lol) But get more details at
http://buffalojills.net/appearances/details.php?recordID=58 and contact info for
WEDG radio at http://www.wedg.com/showdj.asp?DJID=46261
Saturday night, SoHo plays host to the Jills from 7-9 for the Jills' Annual
Swimsuit Calendar Shoot Fundraiser. $20 per ticket in advance includes: Pizza
from Blasdell Pizza, beer, Merritt Estate Wine, entertainment & awesome raffles!
Tickets are $25 at the door. You can get more details at
http://buffalojills.net/appearances/details.php?recordID=56 All 37 of the
current Jills are expected to be there save a few girls who will be making an
appearance in Albany for WQBK radio. Get details on that at
http://www.wqbk.com/BuffaloBills/BuffaloJills/tabid/7144/Default.aspx
Finally, the Bills are back on the road for a game against the Titans and you
can see some of the Jills appearing at the Aud Sports Bar and Grill as part of
the Edge Away Game Party. Get details at
http://www.wedg.com/Article.asp?id=872591 or for a more laid back and relaxed
atmosphere, check out Sole Restaurant in Williamsville where 1 of the lovely
Jills will be bartending for every away game.
http://buffalojills.net/appearances/details.php?recordID=50

Another contest, another winner. With more than 5,700 votes cast, our newest
National Lacrosse League Girl of the Week contest winner is Amanda of the
Buffalo Bandettes. Thanks one and all for the votes cast. And as for Amanda's
3,882-1,905 win over Rochester's Corina, it's just one more bragging right for
Buffalo over Rochester. We're not trying to stoke that fire, as if it really
needs it, but part of any healthy rivalry is notching a W and Buffalo fan has
another notch in the belt when it comes to rubbing it in Rochester's face. Is
Buffalo going to have a victory parade for Amanda? Probably not, but Bandit fan
always has this card to play.
http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/11/06/nll-girl-of-the-week-champ-amanda/

CNN/SI's cameras were on hand at Ralph Wilson Stadium and without an actual game
to watch, they did grace us with some photos of the beautiful Buffalo Jills.
Included this week are shots of Omarlla, Lynn, Ayeshia, Valerie, Jess, and Loren
as well as a sideline shot of Omarlla's line. Check them out at
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0911/nfl.cheerleaders.\
week8/content.46.html
Also, 97Rock is stepping up as the Jills' primary sponsors and showing off
profile photos of most of the 37 Buffalo Jills on its own site. The girls are up
in alphabetical order starting with the beautiful Alyssa and finishing with the
lovely Vincenza. Check them out at
http://www.97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1575984&spid=21993
Don't be afraid to comment, either...but keep in mind that any comments you
leave will be seen on every page so if you're commenting on how beautiful a
specific Jill is, don't forget to name which one you're talking about.

Last week, we looked at stunning 2nd year vet Jackie as our Jill of The Week. We
even included a video showing her performance at the Town Ballroom for 1st dance
cuts this year and her partner for that performance was this week's Jill of The
Week, the equally stunning Murissa. A self-admitted princess (with her own
prince), this 2nd year dancer can be found on Omarlla's line on gamedays between
Vincenza and Kelly. Murissa loves to laugh and enjoy life and loves to pose for
photos as well, and seems to seek out the camera more than most. One thing she
leaves out in her official bio is her singing ability, something she hasn't
shared with the fans as of yet...but notice I used the word "yet." Back in 2006,
Aimee and Keiyonna did some singing at some major Jills events and maybe, just
maybe, we'll get a microphone in Murissa's hands one of these days as well. But
beyond all that, Murissa's strongest quality is her heart. She loves her
squadmates immensely and being a Jill more than almost anything. Like many of
the Jills, she knew some of her squadmates before joining, but since becoming a
Buffalo Jill, she's made many, many more that she's just as close with as the
ones she knew beforehand. You can read more about Murissa at
http://buffalojills.net/roster/murissa.php

It's times like these where I feel bad for the people who have to write about
the Bills. A large portion of the Bills performed terribly, from the team on the
field where few players really stepped up, to the organization itself, which
classlessly placed a tarp over the entrance tunnel so that fans who paid to sit
there didn't get what they paid for. A classless move from an organization whose
owner is as classy as they come.
But thankfully, this blog is about people who have plenty of class so we won't
dwell on that. From the players who stepped up, like rookie FS Jairus Byrd who
had a 3rd straight game with 2 interceptions, to the owner of the Bills, Ralph C
Wilson Jr, who was given his well-deserved Hall of Fame ring after his induction
this past summer in Canton. Byrd was once again the talk of Western NY with his
ball-hawking style as a couple of errant Matt Schaub passes found their way into
his clutches. Byrd truly is the word in the Buffalo area. Ralph Wilson's
contributions to the NFL, with his work on television deals which helped force
the AFL-NFL merger, delivered a short-but rousing speech at halftime to a chorus
of cheers when he renewed his dedication to delivering a Super Bowl to Buffalo.
For those who may think he may not have enough left in the tank to do so, he
reiterated "I still feel that I have youth on my side" as he said when he was
inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton this past August.
But on to the focus of the blog and the Buffalo Jills. Their days started at 9am
when they arrived to the stadium for their gameday routines. Dancers, down a few
girls due in part to illness, welcomed 4th year vet Stefanie back to the field
after her recovery from a foot injury. They spent much of pregame working out
their routines to ensure they were ready to perform and step up with the girls
they had. And unlike the players on the field, the Jills never seem to miss a
beat when they're missing squad members, even though those squadmates are missed
by fans and Jills alike. Christina once again stepped up and filled in
wonderfully as captain of Nicole's line while Omarlla and Eileen handled their
own lines as well as always.
The Ambassadors, meanwhile, had plenty to do on their own. Posing for pictures
and autographing calendars with many of the fans, many of whom were still in
Halloween costumes, was the order of the day at the 97Rock Tailgate party with
Kelly Ann, Heather, Laura, Nicole L, and Alyssa while Amanda, Katy, Lindsay,
Kristen, and Ruby did much of the same at the 103.3 The Edge Tailgate Party just
down Radio Row. Inside the Fieldhouse, Ambassador Squad captain Keisha was
joined by Courteney as they greeted fans and played a little Family Feud with
the fans and quizmaster Dennis George, a new addition to the Fieldhouse Gameday
Experience brought to the fans by Classic Hits 104.1. Afterwards, Keisha
received the honor of delivering the game ball before she and Courteney
accompanied Billy Buffalo and many of the various promotions held throughout the
stadium during the game.
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Next week, the Bills will be on a bye but a number of the Jills will be plenty
busy at Ryan Miller's Catwalk For Charity to be held at the Town Ballroom in
downtown Buffalo, right where the 1st rd of Jills tryouts were held this past
spring. Get full details at www.thesteadfastfoundation.com
The following weekend, it's time to invade SoHo on Chippewa as the Jills hold
their Swimsuit Calendar Shoot Fundraiser party on November 14th. The annual
event includes all-you-can-eat pizza and wings from Blasdell Pizza as well as
wine from Merritt Estate Winery and beer for $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Also included is the chance to get in on some raffles as well see a great
performance by the Buffalo Jills dancers as well as get to meet most of the
entire squad and maybe some Jills alumni as well.
On Sunday the 15th, there are 2 places to be in Western NY for watching the
Bills-Titans game. The Aud Sports Bar in Depew features the region's largest
prize table, a halftime buffet, wing and drink specials, and a pair of Buffalo
Jills for a half at the Edge Away Game Party. Meanwhile, for a more laid back
atmosphere, you can watch the game at Sole Restaurant in Williamsville and find
one of the beautiful Buffalo Jills behind the bar for the entire game.
If you're not in Buffalo that weekend but are closer to Albany, WQBK has a
number of things going on involving a few of the Jills as well, including a Walk
For The Cure Poker Walk at Clinton's Ditch the evening of the 14th. Check out
the full list of appearances in Albany at
http://www.wqbk.com/BuffaloBills/BuffaloJills/tabid/7144/Default.aspx

This week, we take a look at blonde stunner Jackie as our Buffalo Jill of The
Week. Jackie is in her 2nd season on the dance squad and spends gamedays
anchoring Omarlla's line alongside Stephanie. Jackie is very soft-spoken but
carries within her a determination to succeed in all she does, whether it be on
the sidelines dancing or in her studies working towards a degree in Biomedical
Sciences. She actually loves school unlike most people but she seems to see
school as a means to an end. All the hard work she's putting in now will help
her attain her goals and once she's finished, she may end up finding the cure
for the common cold or even cancer. While that may seem a large expectation for
this young lady, the fact that she's viewed as one of the top dancers on a squad
of extremely talented dancers, it's not that extreme an expectation to those who
know her. The only trick may be tearing her away from the beach. Read more about
Jackie at http://buffalojills.net/roster/jackie.php and check out the
performance from the 1st rd of Jills tryouts that she and Murissa, next week's
Jill of The Week, put together at
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2009/1st%20cuts/?action=\
view&current=096.flv

After last week's win in the Meadowlands against the division rival Jets, the
Bills' next opponent lay in wait for them in the form of the Carolina Panthers.
Little did the Panthers know that a large contingent of Bills fans would be
there to help cheer the visiting Bills on to a 20-9 victory over the home team.
While a large number of the Bills fans there were transplants from Western NY,
there was also a good-sized contingent of fans making the trek down from the
Queen City.

Even with the large number of fans driving or flying down to Carolina, fans
still filled the bars of Western NY to watch the Bills game on TV and, like last
week, nowhere was that more evident than at the Aud Sports Bar in Depew where
103.3 The Edge hosts their Away Game Parties. Food and drink specials as well as
the region's biggest prize table are a big part of the draw. But obviously, to
really draw in the crowd, some beautiful women had to be there as well and this
week, it was in the form of Jills Ambassadors Keisha and Kristen, who spent most
of the game mingling with the fans as well as taking photos and signing
autographs.

While the goings-on were wild for the game at the Aud, it was a more relaxed
atmosphere at Sole Restaurant in Williamsville where the vivacious Valerie
served drinks to the patrons there to have dinner and watch the game as well as
meet one of the most popular of the Jills around.
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Coming up next for the Jills, a number of them will be at ECC-North on Saturday
helping out with the Safe & Seen Halloween event for the kids. You can bring
your kids in full costume where they can visit different themed booths for candy
and treats but make sure the Jills booth is one of your stops..
Next Sunday, the Jills are back at the Ralph looking to help the Bills gets to
.500 as they face the visiting Houston Texans. Meet members of the Ambassador
Squad as you visit the Bills Fieldhouse as well as the 97Rock and 103.3 The Edge
Tailgate Parties. While you're meeting them, make sure to pick up your Buffalo
Jills Swimsuit Calendar and get it autographed by them on the spot. If you've
already picked up your calendar and gotten it autographed, there's something
else you can get from the Jills, besides photos, that is. On November 14th, SoHo
on Chippewa hosts the Buffalo Jills Annual Calendar Trip Fundraiser. The $20
ticket, which you can purchase beforehand from the Jills ($25 at the door)
covers all you can eat pizza and wings, beer, wine from Merritt Estate Winery,
and entertainment by the Buffalo Jills. There will also be some great raffle
prizes available, including football memorabilia autographed by members of the
Buffalo Bills. All 38 current Jills are expected to be there and don't be
surprised to see a number of alumni there as well.

This week, we take a look at another one of our stunning rookie dancers with the
beautiful Gabrielle. We met Gabby just prior to 1st cuts when she showed up with
close friend Kaitlin, who returned to the squad after a season off. Spending
gamedays on Nicole's line between Christina and Lynn, she's already made her
mark by doing whatever it takes to get the job done. In June, Merritt Estate
Winery held their annual Strawberry Festival and one of the features was a dunk
booth and Gabrielle volunteered for it. You would think spending a June day
going into the water would feel good but with the air temperature in the 60s and
the water temperature probably colder, poor Gabby had goosebumps on top of her
goosebumps when she finished up. But through it all, she kept smiling even when
linemate Jennifer took her (unsuccessful) shots at dunking her. In her personal
time, she's actually pretty low-maintenance and prefers a quiet evening at home
but she does have big plans for the future. The Jills' Calendar trip this past
May kept her interest up in traveling more and she one day hopes to travel the
world. With college majors in French, International Business, and Marketing,
it's not hard to picture her accomplishing that goal. Check out her and
Kaitlin's routine at the 1st cuts at the Town Ballroom at
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2009/1st%20cuts/?action=\
view&current=106.flv
Also, check out her in a belly dancer costume as well as dressed up as Wonder
Woman for Halloween at http://www.97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1557707&spid=21993

Last year, 97Rock featured photo albums of the Buffalo Jills on an intermittent
basis. Now, it's still early so we'll have to see if they plan on doing that
again. If they are, they started off pretty well with the lovely Lindsay, a
rookie member of the Ambassador Squad.
Check it out at http://97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1556008&spid=21992

CNN/SI's cameras were clicking at last week's disaster of a football game and
got some great pics of something that was anything but a disaster. They have a
great set of pics of our Buffalo Jills in action with photos of Angelina, Anna,
Jackie, Stephanie, Murissa, and Vincenza. Check them out at
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0910/nfl.cheerleaders.\
week5/content.18.html

This week, we take a look at rookie dancer Joya as our Jill of The Week.
Spending her gamedays on Eileen's line between Jill and Anna, she's loving the
chance to perform in front of 73,000 fans. She took a gradual build-up in
excitement levels, starting off with the Hall of Fame game and going through
preseason and ending up with the Home Opening win over Tampa Bay. While the team
hasn't been providing the fans with any excitement to speak of since then, Joya
and her squadmates are determined to give people attending Bills games a reason
to stay in their seats watching or on their feet applauding from pregame to the
end of the game. This college graduate is also a big fan of the camera, being
one of this season's most-photographed Jills. Of course a part of that is due to
having Eileen as a captain, who seems to do a lot to get a plenty of photos for
her line. And then there's also Joya's dedication to the community, with several
appearances to her credit, including a few in the Southern Tier. The dedication
to the community is no surprise as she seems to enjoy meeting new people and is
known for being friendly by her squadmates. When it comes to tryouts, everyone
knows that the girls learn a routine one week and perform it a week later for
the 1st round of dance cuts. There are also a few rounds in which they need to
learn a short routine on the spot and Joya is known as a fast learner, something
that definitely helped her land one of the spots on the squad this season.

Obviously, the game itself was something that Bills fans, and a lot of Browns
fans, would like to forget. However, there were some positive parts of the day
as well. Prior to the game, Carvings For A Cause, an organization that has been
turning fallen trees from the 2006 October Storm into artwork, unveiled its
latest creation at the 97Rock Tailgate Party. After wood sculptures of former
Bills QB Jim Kelly and ESPN Commentator Chris Berman, both of which stand
outside the Big Tree Inn after their unveiling 2 years ago, the great Thurman
Thomas was honored with his own wood carving. To help with the unveiling,
Ambassador Jills Amanda, Nicole L, Kristen, and Alyssa were on hand at the
party. Meanwhile, games were played by fans and calendars were signed by Keisha,
Lindsay, and Heather at the 103.3 The Edge Tailgate Party just a short distance
away while Laura and Courteney greeted fans coming into the Bills Fieldhouse.
When it came to gametime, after 4th year vet and 2nd year co-captain Christina
delivered the game ball, Laura and Ruby accompanied Billy Buffalo and helped
with the various promotions around the stadium. When it came to the dancers,
they resembled the Bills in one way. The Bills have been losing players to
injury this season and unfortunately, in many cases, the depth hasn't done as
well as the lost starters. The Jills, likewise, were short a few girls at the
Browns game, including captains Eileen and Nicole P and a foot injury to 4th
year vet Stefanie. Unlike the Bills, the remaining Jills stepped up and
Christina stepped up and performed well in Nicole's place while Jill stepped up
as well by filling in for Eileen.
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2009/Browns%20Game/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFasReMYvy8&feature=player_embedded

While the Bills are on the road the next few weeks and don't return to the Ralph
until November 1st, the Jills are staying plenty busy, especially with some
appearances this upcoming weekend.
First up is a Customer Appreciation Night Party at the Buffalo Beach House on
Niagara Falls Blvd in Amherst. It features wine-tasting, food samples and even a
swimwear fashion show with the Buffalo Jills.
On Saturday, Sweet Home High School hosts the Blondes Vs Brunettes football game
and not only will the Jills be appearing and performing, but Jills director
Stephanie M will be playing in the game!
Before you go to the game and the Victory Party at Average Joe's after the game,
don't forget to set your DVRs for 9pm-10pm on Food Network as they air Tailgate
Warriors with Guy Fieri, which was shot prior to the Bears preseason game in Lot
C outside Ralph Wilson Stadium. In addition to seeing the famed Pinto and CBNG's
Illegal Motion Tailgate parties in action, many of the Jills appeared throughout
the day. If we're lucky, they'll even air an impromptu cheer that Kelly, Loren,
and Alyssa made up on the spot.
Finally, while watching the Bills-Jets away game itself, especially the way
they're playing these days, holds little entertainment value, the Jills alway
make it more enjoyable and there will be a pair of Jills bartending at Sole
Restaurant all game long and a pair of their beautiful rookies will also be at
the Aud Sports Bar in Depew for the Edge Away Game party, hosted by James of
radio station 103.3 The Edge.

For a 3rd straight week, we take a look at one of the blonde beauties on the
squad with 4th year co-captain Christina. This communications major was on the
fast track almost as soon as she tried out. She was the 2006 Jills rookie of the
year and was the sole rookie on that season's Events Dance Squad, joining 2
captains, 2 co-captains, and a 2nd year vet in that group. Last season was her
1st as a co-captain and rather than being overwhelmed with the added
responsibility, she loved the challenge it gave her. One of the biggest things
being a Jill has given Christina was teaching her how to be an effective public
speaker, a skill that will serve her well when she steps behind the anchor desk
on the local news one of these days. Maybe she'll end up working alongside
Victoria Hong, a longtime anchor who became a Buffalo Jill for a day a few years
ago with Christina coaching her along the way.
http://buffaloprocheer.blogspot.com/2007/05/buffalo-jill-victoria-hong.html You
can read more about Christina at http://buffalojills.net/roster/christina.php

At last week's game vs the Saints, CNN/SI's photographers snapped a few photos
of our Buffalo Jills, with shots of Angelina, Omarlla, and Gabrielle. Check them
out at
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0910/nfl.cheerleaders.\
week3/content.49.html

This week's Jill of The Week is no stranger to anyone who's paid any attention
to the Jills this decade. Eileen is one of two Jills, along with Omarlla, who's
been on the squad an incredible 10 seasons! Like Omarlla, she isn't slowing down
either and is only getting better. She became a co-captain in 2006 and this year
is her first as a full captain. Before any of that, though, she was named the
Jills' Pro Bowler for the 2005 season and got a trip to Hawaii out of the deal.
2007 was another big year for Eileen as well as she was part of a group of 8
Jills to visit the troops in Iraq just before tryouts. But she wasn't finished
with that as she took another trip with some squadmates to the Middle East in
early August to visit troops in Afghanistan. Talk about picking up some serious
airline miles! On the Afghanistan trip, she really showed her mettle as a leader
as the ranking member of the Jills on that trip.
Eileen has been dancing since the age of 3, of course that's just studio
work....she's probably been dancing since the womb. She's even danced in NYC,
with some training from Broadway professionals. In fact, NYC was a destination
for schooling for her for a while when she was looking at a career in fashion
merchandising. Thankfully, she refocused towards Elementary Education and stayed
here in WNY where she continues to make the fans smile with her dance moves,
beauty, and personality. You can read more about Eileen at
http://buffalojills.net/roster/eileen.php and for a special treat, check out the
webgroup's files section this week for a look at her rookie bio. You can compare
the two and see how much she's changed since then.

Think you have what it takes to join a professional sports dance team and
perform for fans at HSBC Arena? The Buffalo Bandettes Dance Team is now looking
for applicants to fill out their 2010 roster. The Bandettes are the hottest
dance team in the National Lacrosse League as they dance for the perennial
championship contenders, the Buffalo Bandits.

Auditions will take place over two days; Saturday Oct. 24 and Sunday Oct. 25
from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., with registration at 12:30 p.m., at Gold's Gym located
at 1402 French Road in Depew.
Get full details at http://www.bandits.com/newsarchive.cfm?id=879
Registration form at
http://www.bandits.com/content/documents\pdf\bandettes_app.pdf and waiver at
http://www.bandits.com/content/documents\pdf\bandettes_waiver.pdf

NFL Cheerleaders didn't just start out in the pro ranks. Most pro cheerleaders
don't even wait until high school to start cheering and start out in grade
school. To reach out to the young cheerleaders in Western NY, the Jills staged
their 1st Open Practice on Tuesday night and the event was a bigger success than
most expected. Well over 100 young girls came to the Buffalo Bills Fieldhouse to
learn from the pros along with their parents and, in some cases, their coaches
as one squad even sent a busload of their cheerleaders to learn from the Jills.
After check-in, the Jills led their young charges through some stretching
exercises before splitting off into groups around the Fieldhouse where 2-4
members of the dance squad worked closely with groups of girls to teach them a
cheer. While this was all going on, the Jills Ambassadors walked around to sell
raffle tickets and talk to parents about the Jr Jills program and about what
they wanted their children to get out of the experience.
After training with the Jills dancers, it was time to perform and each group
performed with their squad leaders before a large cheer with all of the young
cheerleaders. But that wasn't it as the Jills had a special treat for their
young charges as they put on a performance to show off a lot of what they do on
gamedays in pregame and at the 3rd intermission of the game. The session
finished off with photographs and autographs for the kids before the Jills
finished off their night with their customary closed-door practice.
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2009/Open%20Practice/
The Jills next take the field when the Bills host the Browns on October 11th but
they'll be plenty busy before then. They'll be introducing a new exercise class
at Gold's Gym in Williamsville Friday night and then again in Lancaster Saturday
morning. And with the Bills on the road, you can meet some of the Jills at the
Aud Sports Bar in Depew or at Sole Restaurant in Williamsville as you watch the
Bills Squish The Fish! But if you're going to the game in Miami, don't forget to
stop at Shooter's in Fort Lauderdale the night before the game for the annual
Buffalo Invasion Party. This year's event even includes a large contingent of
Buffalo Jills there to sign autographs and pose for photos. Get all the info on
these and other Jills appearances at
http://buffalojills.net/appearances/index.php and stay tuned to the Buffalo Pro
Cheer Blog for more coverage on the First Ladies of Buffalo!

There are a few more sets of photos available from this weekend's Jills
activities.

First up is a set of photos on Buffalo.com from the Calendar Release Party
Saturday night. You can find the whole selection at
http://www.mybuffalo.com/_2009-Buffalo-Jills-Calendar-Release-Party/set/2600/852\
83.html

We also have a video at 97Rock's website from the event you can view at
http://www.97rock.com/Article.asp?id=1522813&spid=21993

From Sunday's game, photographer Brian Garman has a set of photos from the field
as well as from pregame which you can see at
http://www.97rock.com/PhotoWall.asp?id=57710
Finally, CNN/SI did get one photo this weekend as well and it's of none other
than our current Jill of The Week Heather
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0909/nfl.cheerleaders.\
week2/content.60.html

After last week's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bills Nation was hoping to
shock the NFL world by stifling the high-flying offense of the New Orleans
Saints. The defense did their part for most of the game holding Drew Brees and
the Saints to 10 points going into the 4th quarter. Unfortunately, the offense
was shut out in the 27-7 loss with the Bills' only points coming off a fake FG
pass from Brian Moorman to Ryan Denney. The Bills not only lost the game, but
some players to injury as well and fans can only hope the addition of Marshawn
Lynch, coming off a 3-game suspension, will help the struggling team somehow
even though RB Fred Jackson has continued to impress fans and opponents alike.
Thankfully, not everyone struggled on the Buffalo side of the game as the
Buffalo Jills, fresh off their Calendar Release Party the night before, put in
strong performances all day long. The 97Rock Tailgate on Radio Row was the place
to find Ambassador Squad Captain Keisha along with fellow ambassadors Lindsay,
Courteney, Alyssa, and Kelly Ann. Just a few spots away, you could find Laura,
Ruby, Nicole L, Katy, and Kristen at the 103.3 The Edge Tailgate party. At both
parties, you could get your photos taken with the Jills and get your 2009-10
Buffalo Jills Swimsuit Calendars purchased and autographed. Inside the
Fieldhouse, Amanda and Heather participated in some Family Feud with quizmaster
Dennis George before heading out onto the field to escort Billy Buffalo and
participate in many of the promotions the Bills held during timeouts for the
fans.
But before the game could take place, they had to have a ball to play with and
it was up to 10-year veteran Eileen to deliver that before the Jills took the
field to perform for the fans before welcoming the Buffalo Bills. Another
Buffalo Jill had a big day as well. 3rd year vet Vincenza, last year's calendar
covergirl and a 2-year member of the Ambassador Squad, joined the dance squad
this year and got on the sidelines for this game. While she performed at the
Hall of Fame game and at the Kid's Day Preseason game, this was her first
regular season dance performance and she did an outstanding job anchoring one
end of Omarlla's line.
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2009/Saints%20Game/

Club Paradise in Blasdell, NY was the place to be Saturday night as the 2009
Buffalo Jills held their annual Calendar Release Party. As if a calendar that
hot actually needed any help getting sold, the Jills pull out all the stops for
this event every year. In addition to raffles and getting to mingle with
Buffalo's Beauties, fans got to see a hot dance performance that featured many
of the Jills dancers in a group of dances that took over 3 minutes in total.
Keep in mind that most performances are generally about a minute in length so
the Jills put a bunch of regular performances together into one big one. But to
top that all off, the big attraction is basically seeing the calendar in 3-D as
the Buffalo Jills came out on the Club Paradise dance floor to model the
swimwear from the calendar.
Don't open this link if you're not prepared
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2009/Calendar%20Release/



The Jills are staying busy over the next week or so.
Tuesday night, the Jills are hosting an Open Practice at the Buffalo Bills
Fieldhouse where you can see what an NFL Cheerleader Practice is like, meet the
squad, and learn a little. Get all the details at
http://buffalojills.net/appearances/details.php?recordID=44
Gold's Gym is the official gym of the Buffalo Jills and will be the place to be
Friday night or Saturday morning as they introduce the latest in exercise
classes called "Body Attack!" The events include food sampling, Jills photos,
and more. Get the details at
http://buffalojills.net/appearances/details.php?recordID=49
Also, let's keep in mind it "Squish The Fish" week in Bills Nation and for the
fans headed to Miami to see the Bills bounce back from yesterday's loss, make
sure to check out the annual Buffalo Invasion Party at Shooter's Waterfront Cafe
in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $10 at the door, proceeds going to Brian
Moorman's PUNT Foundation and gets you the 1st drink for free, music by
Buffalo's Tom Sartori, appearances by Buffalo Bills Alumni and by members of the
2009 Buffalo Jills! Check out the details at
http://buffaloinvasion.com/details.htm
If you're not making the trip though, you can still watch the game with the
Jills at a few different locations. The Aud Sports Bar in Depew is the location
of this year's Edge Away Game parties that include an appearance by a couple of
the Buffalo Jills. Check out the details at
http://www.wedg.com/Article.asp?id=872591
If you prefer a different atmosphere, Sole Restaurant in The Walker Center has a
pair of Jills bartending for every away game this season as well. Get the
details at http://buffalojills.net/appearances/details.php?recordID=50

This week, we take a look at one of the rookies on the squad as our Jill of The
Week and we start off with blonde beauty Heather. For this week's edition, I
recruited one of her closest friends to tell you about her. Her friend, CW23's
host Lydia, had this to say. "Heather is a first year Ambassador Jill who we are
awfully glad to have on our side. She among some of our other blonde bombshells
certainly prove that blondes can bring on the brain power just as much as anyone
else! She is a student at St John Fisher and works and lives in Rochester NY.
Her work ethic is very apparent to those around her and she brings a delightful
enthusiasm and optimistic outlook to our whole team. Her energy and passion for
sports surely set her apart which is why she is our JILL OF THE WEEK!"
To add to that, Heather is as warm and friendly as a girl can be and shows a
genuine interest in what people have to say. This is a part of what makes her
intelligent, just by listening to others, anyone can learn a lot. You learn new
things and find out about new experiences to try out, something which Heather is
loving getting to do as a Buffalo Jill.

A few weeks ago, James Blakey of UltimateCheerleaders.com visited us in Buffalo
and got onfield access for a slew of great photos of the Buffalo Jills. You can
check out his write-up at
http://ultimatecheerleaders.com/2009/09/nfl-pre-season-week-4-the-buffalo-jills-\
2/ and see the whole gallery of photos at
http://ultimatecheerleaders.com/nggallery/page-8903/album-6/gallery-52