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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Rex Ryan hasnt jumped out of any airplanes this offseason. And the Buffalo Bills coach hasnt munched on dog biscuits, or issued any bold proclamations of building a bully.That was last year.It was a season which began with hype-driven, sky-high expectations following Ryans hiring, and ended with an enormous thud following an 8-8 finish and his reputation as one of the NFLs top defensive minds questioned.If the experience had a sobering effect, Ryan wouldnt acknowledge it: Nah, not a chance, he said.Even though hes reined in his larger-than-life personality, Ryan remains defiant, perhaps even more than ever.What stings is not the criticism he attracted for how his pride-and-joy defense unraveled because of on-field miscommunication and players openly questioning his approach. What gnaws at his core, Ryan told The Associated Press this week, is realizing for the first time in 11 years as an NFL coach or coordinator he wasnt true to himself.Nope, not even close. And it hurt, Ryan said, noting he made the mistake of attempting to twin his philosophy with the Jim Schwartz-coached scheme the Bills high-priced defense thrived under the previous season.I wish I had to do it all over again, but the fact of the matter is we dont, he said. But this years a brand new one. And like Ive said, I have a funny feeling well be a lot better.Theres actually nothing funny about it. Ryan has put aside his colorful antics and directed his attention to what happens on the field.Its evident in the changes Ryan made to his defensive staff, with the most notable offseason addition being his twin brother Rob, who was hired as assistant head coach.And its evident in the offseason roster moves the Bills have made to better suit Ryans aggressive 3-4 philosophy that relies on keeping opponents guessing.Sent out the door was high-priced defensive end Mario Williams, Ryans most vocal locker room critic. Most of the newcomers -- players Ryan can groom -- arrived with Buffalos top-three draft picks in linebackers Shaq Lawson and Reggie Ragland, and defensive tackle Adolphus Washington.It makes little difference to Ryan that Lawson will miss at least the first six weeks of the season recovering from shoulder surgery, or that Ragland sustained a season-ending knee injury in training camp. Ryan insists the defense will be better after finishing 19th in the NFL in yards allowed.I own whatevers there, but I also own the other years that Ive coached in this league, which everybody seems to forget, Ryan said, referring to his track record of overseeing six defenses that have finished fifth overall or better.Some of the greatest defenses in the history of this game have the Ryan name on it, he said, including his brother Rob and father, Buddy. So guess what? Its back to Ryan defense.The challenge is personal because the task of maintaining the Ryan legacy now falls on him after his father and mentor died in June.Its like anybody who loses your father or something like that youre close to. Obviously, its going to have an effect on you, Ryan said. But for me, it even drives me more if thats possible.Bills players see few changes in Ryans approach. And yet, they believe Ryan was betrayed by the criticism stemming from his players.I dont think there was any doubt, defensive tackle Kyle Williams said. Some of the things said shouldve been said not to (the media). They shouldve been kept between players and coaches.As a result of the bickering, guard Richie Incognito said a group of leaders has emerged to reduce distractions and have players speak with one voice.We had some people kind of pulling in the opposite direction, and as people in this locker room and as coaches we didnt know how to handle it, Incognito said. I think what youre seeing here is the growing of a very strong. veteran presence.Ryan said the blame for everything that went wrong falls solely on him.Ive got broad shoulders, I can take it, he said. I can take most every damn hit known to man.His voice began to rise in detailing past challenges hes overcome, including earning a masters degree despite being dyslexic.Its easy to be a (chicken) and dont say anything, and then maybe after the fact you can boast, Ryan said, using a profanity for emphasis. But to me, I guess I grew up saying, `You know what, Im going to be great. And Ill dare to say it. And Ill dare to do it.That part hasnt changed about Rex Ryan.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom Arizona Cardinals Jerseys . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. 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She was 95.Kelly Miller, her son-in-law and the club president at Pine Needles and Mid Pines, informed club members that she died Wednesday. The Pilot newspaper first reported Kirk Bells death.Kirk Bell was one of the top amateurs in womens golf in the years before the LPGA Tour was formed. She won the Ohio Amateur three times, captured the 1949 Titleholders by two shots over Patty Berg and won the North and South Womens Amateur. She also played on the 1950 Curtis Cup team.She and her late husband, Warren Bell, bought the Pine Needles Resort and developed it into a top destination. Pine Needles held the U.S. Womens Open three times; the winners were Annika Sorenstam in 1996, Karrie Webb in 2001 and Cristie Kerr in 2007.A legend in the game. You were a special person in my life. You will be missed, Kerr tweeted.The Bell family later purchased Mid Pines.A native of Findlay, Ohio, Kirk Bell was a gifted athlete with limitted playing opportunities.dddddddddddd She wanted to teach physical education and tried golf at age 17.I found it more of a challenge than any sport Id tried, she said in The Gift of Golf, a biography about her. You simply couldnt haul off and slam the ball like you would a softball. It took dexterity, but you had to apply it properly. Power was nothing without timing in golf.Kirk Bell attended Rollins College in Florida and built an impressive amateur career.She got married in 1953, and the Bells bought Pine Needles, and Kirk Bell helped developed a concept called Golfaris, golf instruction taught by women for women. She was a member of seven Halls of Fame and was the first woman inducted to the PGA Golf Instructors Hall of Fame. The USGA awarded her the Bob Jones Award in 1990, its highest honor. She also served as chair of the Peggy Kirk Bells Girls Golf Tour, the largest circuit for young women.A memorial service was scheduled for Tuesday at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. ' ' '