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November 12, 2004 From the Gridiron to Games, Buffalo Bills Star Running Back Willis McGahee To Challenge All Comers in Halo 2
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During his time in the NFL, Buffalo Bills' star running back Willis McGahee has encountered some of the toughest competitors the gridiron has to offer; but as every Halo fan knows, it takes more than a helmet and some shoulder pads to declare yourself a Master Chief. On Tuesday, November 16, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, gamers will get a chance to challenge McGahee in Halo 2 on Xbox® Live™ in this "Game with Fame" event. Gamers looking to exchange fire with the Bills' leading rusher will need to keep an eye out for "WMcGahee21" on Xbox Live during this event. For more details, gamers should head to the official "Game with Fame" site (