May Day 10

Fry from Futurama

The more private money involved, the smoother things happen. This Governor's administration has also seemed to take a greater interest in Buffalo than any NYS Governor in my memory. I think Polancarz is generally non-BS too. If Pegula is (hypothetically) going to invest $500 Million in a project downtown and needs some roads and pipes. It'll happen

An important thing.... and I hope it is some common sense that is realized by the Pegulas: We do not have the possibility of extensive corporate backing, nor the high-end clientele to demand a ton of bells and whistles. Make a football stadium with amazing seats close to the field, and give us the ability to make a ton of noise and get involved.

Gretzky's cartoon like dominance was in the 80s, and no cups after he left (was traded by) the Oilers in 88. Tyson's run was also performed in the 80s. I wouldn't consider Bonds anywhere near the GOAT, and I'm not even sure what he accomplished in the 90s. Jordan was certainly 90s... but was he as dominant as Wilt? (I dont know, I didnt see). I think the (late 80s and) 90s seem that way because we had a media explosion right around then, and these guys were canonized in a way never seen. We also were concentrated on select few sources. We had ESPN, our Regional Sports Network (which often were fused with the same programming for 75% of the day), and local coverage... so everybody was exposed to virtually the same exact content. I do feel fortunate I was able to see sports back then, because I feel like it was truly the tail-end of the glory days of sports. Before complete over-saturation with exposure, money, and medical knowledge.

spoiler alert: the super bowl is never coming to buffalo.

i would prefer open... but more enclosed to block wind with a decent roof for precipitation and crowd noise. if it is located out of the snow belt, thats a plus. to me, indoor games are 2 dimensional, and all the same/miscellaneous. when i see bills highlights for home games, the weather is part of the atmosphere... and i remember how it was that day. Even the lighting if its a 1pm game in sept or a 4pm game in late november. i do understand the side who wants a roof. although the "many other" events justification doesnt hold much water. i also think retractable would be a waste of money in buffalo

wow, he looks pretty great for coming off that surgery. it gets repeated a lot, but he is tough as hell

easy question the jerk

Snow is bad... but he has brought them to the playoffs and even had a series win, while playing in a tough Division. They also have and have had upside in their organization. Keiffer Bellows for example (even though they are in rough shape). I would guess you would say Milbury was worse... he was catastrophic, but was a slower-burn than Murray. Murray took over with an embarrassment of riches in good draft picks, cap flexibility, and young prospects. He managed to burn through it all like a drunk sailer at a brothel... in just 2 or 3 short years. Those trades are puzzling starting with trading 2 seconds and Brayden McNabb (who was highly thought of at the time) for Hudson Fasching and Deslauriers. 1st for Lehner (and roster trash salary dump), 3rd for a chance to talk to Vesey, a pile of prospects, picks, and a UFA chip for Kane and Bogosian, signing Moulson for 5 years $25 million, 2nd for Josh Gorges, a 3rd and Halak for Neuverth, the pile traded for OReilly, etc. Also his obvious awkwardness and general discomfort near cameras and microphones, he isnt built to be a manager. He created a lockerroom so toxic, I haven't seen anything like it, and that is just what has bubbled to the surface. He also left the cupboard almost completely bare by whiffing in the draft. If he would have continued.... no doubt he would have doubled down on his trades and broke the bank to extend Lehner and Kane (as opposed to admitting fault for losing them for pennies on the dollar or nothing).

IMO Tim Murray is one of the worst GMs in NHL history. And that isn't hyperbole. He was that bad, and did it over such a short period.

was richie lucas a 1st overall?

I think it is debateable He is nearly 31 years old, closer to the age of the manager/coaches than he is to the other players. He hit .220 last season and struck out a lot in A. He doesn't bring much speed (a requirement from an outfielder) and from what I hear isn't a very good fielder. He stands about a 0% chance of hitting above .100 against a major league slider (and other movement). He will probably be exposed in the Eastern League as it is. If he wasn't Tim Tebow, he wouldn't be where he is. Class A I was fine because it is so saturated with players and opportunity. When you get into AA, you are legit stealing an opportunity from someone else. I think he is a good guy, and it is impressive he was even able to hit as well as he did against young, pro-level pitching... but I dunno... kind of hoping this mercifully ends sooner rather than later.

1 homerun... but his stats will be poor there as they accumulate. a soon to be 31 year old in AA ball isnt normal or a good thing. last year, in A, he hit .226 with 8 homeruns and 126 strikeouts. i tipped my cap at him for trying, and good stunt by the Mets... but calling him up to AA was too far. he teally doesnt/didnt deserve it other than name.

i hope they trade for obj. its only fitting the giants are directly involved in ending the dynasty

No natural disasters and a lack of bugs and reptiles that can kill you

IMO, this will end the Patriot dynasty. In many ways, Gronk is propping up that offense. They can't afford to lose him, he is Brady's safety valve, and he causes havoc in game-planning. I wonder if he has given the Patriots no choice somehow and has orchestrated his way out

its a combination for me. its a nice size city but little congestion and nice elbow room. we have pro sports teams and draw decent concerts and shows. also striking distance to numerous cities... and even more places are within a moderate drive. we have great waterways... and i also like the climate for the most part. i will say winter gets a little long... but i like all 4 seasons. in a vacuum, with no friends, job, or family, i may choose pacific northwest, colorado, or maybe even wyoming... but wny would be up there

it certainly seems like a house of cards there

They cant afford to lose Gronkowski. If he isn't playing, the Patriots chances of winning the Superbowl (Id say the AFC too) drop tremendously. He is more and more of a safety valve for Brady and that offense that gets them out of trouble and allows them to move the ball in a pinch.

To each his own. My first year in my house, I tried to fight the fight. Spent hours and hours applying products and pulling weeds, and was still losing the fight. I turned it over to a lawn care company. I do have a somewhat large lot and share a border with wetlands though

pay a company to spray applications on it.

I actually don't consider that a bad movie at all. Especially in light of how awful and formulaic comedy has gotten on film. This movie is actually really well constructed.... with a lot of funny subtle things packed in, and comes in at under an hour and a half. It might be considered a little 'sophomoric' for some people to sit through... but many, many people sit through 3 hour superhero movies that are all the same.

I don't blame people for rehashing and discussing the past... its just I spent so much time doing it, I don't feel like really getting into it (trust me, I could get going). To me, the end result turned favorable, whether it was truly intended or not. I'm happy with that and am trying to stay in more of a positive frame of mind about the franchise moving forward. The team's stability in Buffalo in the later years had a lot to do with Wilson recognizing he was in advanced age. Move the team, he would have to dip into his pocket, pay a relocation fee, probably finance a portion of the stadium, build a brand/fanbase, etc.... which would be a great long-term investment... but he recognized the Wilsons were OUT once he passed away. It was much more financially sound remaining in Buffalo and collecting dependable shared revenue. Selling the team wasn't an option because his family would be double-taxed, on both the sale, then the inheritance. Basically running out the clock, being as financially prudent as possible was the mode of the Bills for a long time. I don't really blame him. It stunk as a fan though. I would argue, he almost paved the way for a move to Toronto with the series and agreement with Ted Rogers. Rogers passed away though and his holdings became kind of complicated and spread through the family who weren't on the same page. I would bet the general intent was that Rogers would be the buyer upon Mr Wilson's passing (Pegula was nowhere on the radar yet), and the team/league would already be greased into Toronto a bit (Rogers expected much more hoopla and excitement with the games).

I spent a lot of years griping about Wilson and his management. I'm not in the mood to continue now that it is not relevant.

i caught him on cowherd the other day. thought he was excellent.