1.   Blades said as much during his statement.

2.   Blades said he retains the same passion for football, and is driven even more because he is dedicating this season to his cousin.

3.   Blades said his teammates have been supportive.

4.   Blades has said the shooting was an accident and has not been formally charged.

5.   Blades said he is dedicating the rest of his career to his cousin and that he plans to be in Seattle next week for the start of training camp.

6.   Blades said any school is subject to lean times.

7.   Blades says the cats absolutely will not stay.

8.   Blades said the Web site acts only as a record-keeper for donations and receives no money itself.

9.   Blades said he would join his teammates soon.

10.   Blades said his Movimiento Papa Egoro has endorsed candidate Martin Torrijos, the son of former Panamanian strongman Omar Torrijos.