‘”Obviously super excited to get a weapon like him,” Allen said. “He’s very fluid in his route running. He’s a very fluid ball catcher. He tracks the ball well, so any time you get to add a piece to your offense like that, I can’t help but be excited. He seems like he’s a smart kid. … He’s going to help us out a lot.”‘
Archives for May 17, 2023
Alan Pergament: Buffalo stations carrying Bills games not impacted by NFL’s new TV rule
‘For all the talk before the schedule was announced that CBS affiliates no longer were certain to get AFC road games and Fox would no longer be certain to get NFC road games, the schedule announced didn’t play out any differently for Buffalo stations than it has over the years.’
Legends wins Bills stadium food and beverage contract
‘Legends was selected from a field of four bidders, which included Sodexo, Levy Restaurants and the Buffalo-based Delaware North Cos., which has held the Bills stadium contract since 1992.’
How ‘Level Up’ program plans to get underrepresented companies in Bills stadium and elsewhere
‘For minority businesses to compete, they need help navigating the state minority business certification process. They may need help forming a legal liability corporation, improving recordkeeping, navigating prevailing-wage requirements, assistance accessing a line of credit, and major corporate owners willing to break down giant contracts into bite-sized pieces so that smaller companies with limited capacity can succeed on a small level, build relationships with major companies and grow their capacity over time.’
Standout football punter Araiza on alleged SDSU gang rape: ‘I was never in the room’
‘In his interview with the Union-Tribune, Araiza reiterated that his interactions with the teen were “brief and entirely led by her.” He said the teen approached him in the backyard and “basically started flirting right away.” He said the teen said she was 18 years old and went to Grossmont, which Araiza took to mean Grossmont College.’
Bills star Josh Allen explains why Patrick Mahomes is the ‘clear No. 1’ quarterback in the AFC right now
‘”Until me or [Burrow] or anybody else can win a Super Bowl, I think Pat’s kind of the clear No. 1 right now,” Allen said. “He’s been playing at such a high level for so long and he’s got the rings to prove it.”‘
Legends wins hospitality bid for new Bills stadium
‘Delaware North has provided concessions for Buffalo Bills games since 1992, but there have been questions recently if there’s conflict of interest. Governor Kathy Hochul’s husband, Bill Hochul, works for Delaware North.’
Rory McIlroy embraces Bills fandom ahead of PGA Championship
‘“It certainly makes it easier to root for the Bills when Josh Allen is throwing the football,” McIlroy said.’
Delaware North will not be in charge of food at new Bills stadium
‘Legends Hospitality, co-owned by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, will have the rights to food and beverage at the stadium.’
Bills release updates on stadium project
‘Tuesday afternoon, Ron Raccuia, Pegula Sports Executive Vice President spoke with 2 On Your Side at the P-G-A Championship in Pittsford, revealing when an official groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the one-and-a-half billion dollar stadium. “Right now we’re looking at the first week of June. As soon as we can get everybody’s calendars coordinated. We’ll get that scheduled, but I would expect it to be the first week of June.”‘
Delaware North will not provide concessions at new Bills stadium
‘A spokesperson for Delaware North confirmed that the company will not provide concessions at the new stadium scheduled to open in 2026.’
Allen excited to have PGA in Western New York
‘”It looks so different when you put all these grandstands and tents up,” Allen continued. “It’s kind of almost unrecognizable, but it looks very pure right now. I get a chance to play it on Monday to, I guess, test my skills — but I’m not expecting a great score.”‘
New Bills stadium to have new concessions provider
‘The company — founded by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones — will replace Delaware North, which has been the current stadium’s food and beverage provider since 1992.’
Bills QB Josh Allen surprises kids at PGA Championship at Oak Hill
‘The reaction was star-struck, speechless, in awe. The reaction from the kids was better. The biggest sports star in Western New York came into their tent, the site of the PGA’s program called Beyond The Green. It’s an effort to bring golf to children from under-served neighborhoods.’