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Friday, March 13, 2009

I am T.O.! Throw me the ball and pay me tribute! Now!


Already, Bills' T.O. gets what he wants: No. 81, Hardy to switch to No. 84
Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- For Bills fans filling out their programs: Yes, folks, T.O. will be No. 81.

Bills WR Terrell Owens meets the media for the first time after being introduced in Buffalo.

The Buffalo Bills said Thursday that newly signed receiver Terrell Owens will be getting his familiar number, and that second-year receiver James Hardy will be switching to No. 84.

Hardy, the team's second-round draft pick out of Indiana last year, wore No. 81 during his rookie season.

It's unclear whether Hardy will be compensated by Owens to switch numbers. In the past, veteran players joining new teams have been known to pay for or provide compensation for the right to switch numbers.

Owens has worn No. 81 throughout his NFL career, but wore No. 80 in college at Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Well, T.O. wasted no time being an asshole. I'm not even upset that he wanted #81 but I am miffed he didn't go to Hardy like a man and ask for it. Instead he decreed on radio that it was his and the GM better make it happen. Boy this is going to be a fun year! By the way click the link and there's a good story from espn.com.

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