May Day 10

it is much more than that. He appeared very sincere and all the right things were said. Someone asked him about ticket prices and he was genuinely taken off guard as he hadnt even thought of that yet (through thoughts of building the best organization possible). Heard him on WGR today and again, hit it out of the park. He was even quoting Jim Dellavano's book (VP of the Red Wings). He also admits he doesnt have all the answers. His goal is to make the Sabres into the top or one of the top class organizations, where players are going to want to go to win the Stanley Cup. It doesnt seem like he is embellishing and I dont see any motivation for him to lie. If anything, setting the bar high does him a disservice. There is not one bone in my body that feels nervous or bad about this. In fact, this is probably top day for me as a Buffalo sports fan in my 32 years. He also defended Connolly and Niedermayer on the radio today which I really liked. That is going to go a long way to earn players' respect, and word spreads. And already they have waived Rivet. A move that 2 days ago would be unheard of and non-permissible.

that would be a pretty heavy moment for a fan of any variety. Could you imagine?

at least he is straight up and gives a definite answer on the Bills. we will see if things are different once he settles into his role in the community and the Bills are in peril. Im sure if someone was heading up a group and approached Pegula he would give it serious thought.

Itll be in LA I think (the site of Super Bowl I.)

when have we ever heard this stuff as Buffalo sports fans? "Starting today, the Buffalo Sabres' reason for existence will be to win the Stanley Cup." -- New Sabres' owner Terry Pegula "There is no salary cap in the National Hockey League on scouting budgets and player-development budgets," said Pegula. We will aspire to be the best in the League at finding, developing and keeping our players in their new Buffalo Sabre family." "Darcy (Regier, GM) will run a hockey department that I have previously said will have no financial mandates," said Pegula. "We're cutting the chains off and he's free to run with whatever he wants to do with scouting, player development, working with Lindy (Ruff, coach) and the coaches. We're going to pour some resources into that area of the team." "If I want to make some money, I'll go drill a gas well," said Pegula, who became a billionaire in the natural gas market. "We're not in this to save money."

one of the worst experiences of my life was during the San Diego game a few years ago, the power went out when I was in the bathroom. Disgusting, dank trough-bathroom... cave like with no natural light and overpacked with a hundred drunk dudes.

thats actually not a very good picture of her. she is better looking than that She is actually his wife's niece and isnt blood-related.

Arrowhead always comes across as nuts (when the Chiefs are in contention). I havent been to an NFL game outside of Buffalo even though I work about 1000 yards from Lincoln Financial Field. I know what you mean about too much 'sprawl'. They say that you can easily place Old Giants Stadium inside the New Giants Stadium and have plenty of room left over.

where are the rankings? I would be interested. oh, and Ralph Wilson Stadium is kind of an uncomfortable dump compared to almost every other major sports venue. It does have charm and IMO it is great as a fan, but it has to do with the fans moreso than the building. There is no stratification. Ordinary Joes can afford good seats. Food is cruddy, concourses and bathrooms are hideous..... Tailgating is legendary though http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ranking-the-NFL-Stadiums.html'>http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ranking-the-NFL-Stadiums.html is that it? Wow! didnt expect to be as high as #20. The summary there is pretty good found this one in my searching: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ranking-the-NFL-Stadiums.html #12?! It is all a matter of perspective though. I would much, much rather go to a game in the Ralph or Lambeau, etc... than go to a monstrousity with bells and whistles like the Jerry Dome lol that he deducts many points because the Raiders had metal bleachers. My seats at the Ralph are metal bleachers

very pleased the Packers knocked off the 2 criminal QBs. Would have been a real feel-good story if either of them won. Its always great when a team I feel neutral about wins the Superbowl. (I like/love 1 team, 'neutral' on maybe 8 teams, and hate the rest).

wow. thats funny stuff.

Arthur Moats

you and the NFL are also assuming the fans got the tickets at the box office and not from a scalper. I think that when the NFL offered ANY future Superbowl plus trip expenses, I would have been pacified. I think it is obvious the NFL wants to make it right.

why charging Buffalo. Wish they would go with the standing buffalo

I really enjoyed that article. Pretty awesome. Hopefully it keeps Mr Rich's interest and the Terriers benefit from their relationship. Im not sold on Rich buying any portion of the Bills. He had the opportunity to buy the Sabres at a bargain price, but never entered the equation. I played baseball with one of his sons (and met an adopted/pseudo son). They are great and very down to Earth and you would never guess they were from the kind of $ they are from. As far as MLB... it was between Buffalo, Denver, Miami, and New Orleans (I think). Rich pulled out at the last second for the economic reasons. The way baseball has gone, it was a wise move. I do recall Florida was a shoe-in and Buffalo had a pretty legitimate shot.

at first I was annoyed a little, I have to admit. I just read it as a cheap way for the NFL marketing to weave itself into the fabric of the USA. With increasing regularity, the NFL manages to annoy me and I look at a lot of things skeptically now. Thinking about it though. It is a great thing. You have 100 million viewers, mostly Americans, why not have the reading while we are all together in front of our televisions?

I dont think the "reward" is all that great. The fans very most likely paid more than face value (far more) for any seats at the game. Also, if its Buffalo in the super bowl and I splurge, take valued time off of work, get hyped for the game, acquire tickets, etc and I they wont let me in due to an error in Jerry Jones' ego and greed.... I would be irate. I dont want to be a "guest of the NFL" for next year's game, say the Ravens and Falcons. Thats even if there is a game. Maybe its not until 2013. Stepping onto the field is really not appealing to me either.

I think it is absolutely reprehensible that the scumbag sold seats that werent usable, only to turn people away the day of the game.... and also charging $200 for people to watch the game on a TV outside. makes me really re-think my support for this league.

maybe he does.... It would just be kind of a tragedy for him to receive all the criticism and hatred while he is alive.... then passes..... and when all the layers are peeled away we find out that he has basically gifted us the team in place for the foreseeable future. I would start to collect the signatures for the bronze statue, but he would never know.

I just kind of wish that if Mr Wilson has something set up which is designed to keep the Bills here, he would come clean about it.... for no other reason than to collect our gratitude

Im in shock he said what he did. He was pressed about the Bills maybe 3 or 4 times and each time he was very careful to leave the door open.... more open than shut for sure.

maybe if this guy makes all the right moves and the Sabres become a Red Wings type organization... success on the ice as well as the ability to make profit..... maybe he considers doing the same thing with the Bills.

I renewed. I make it from Philadelphia to 3+ games a season.

we all renewed (a group of about 10 of us). Cant beat Rockpile prices in major sports today.

She is actually young, maybe mid-thirtees. Very cute too.