Buffalo Geek

This past Sunday, it was an East Side vs. West Side football game in the snow at Buffalo ReUse HQ on Northampton Street.

Upon arrival, players were decorated with war paint by the lovely Caesandra from Buffalo ReUse.

Once we were painted up, the teams were set up and we went into gridiron battle. In an effort to not get anyone killed nor look like sissies playing two handed touch, we chose to play “wrap up” football. A “wrap up” tackle supposedly halts the forward progress of the individual driving towards the end zone. In practice, it looked a lot more like this:

Yes, that is Michael Gainer of BuffaloReUse putting me on my ass as I broke free for what was supposed to be a highlight reel “rumblin’ bumblin’ stumblin’” touchdown run.

It was a great time and it was a unique way for various groups working to make a Better Buffalo to have some laughs, share some chili, and have a blast. PUSH Buffalo, Habitat for Humanity, and Urban Roots were all represented on the field as was Buffalo ReUse and WNYMedia.

If you’re looking to join in the Buffalo ReUse experience and volunteer, they are always looking for a few good men and women. They can use help in every area of the organization, from office work to hands on construction work. If you’re interested in signing up to join the most fun loving group of volunteers in Buffalo, hit them up on their volunteer homepage.

Tags: buffalo reuse, football, PUSH Buffalo, snow bowl

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