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Scout Report Jaelan Phillips Edge Miami
Mr. WEO replied to PrimeTime101's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I haven’t been approached to sponsor such an event in my empty arena with most of the costs covered by the local police and national guard... but I would happily contribute to any such memorial in any other way. Cheer up, these brave soldiers will have their day of remembrance after all—-not in some run down bandbox, but in the very building from where they departed on that fateful flight that day.
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A “National Guard official” would be one arranging, on behalf of the survivors (of which the woman quoted is one), a memorial. It is simple to assume that that official (or others in the Guard directly involved in this endeavor) would be the one(s) telling the survivors the reason why, after all this planning, their would not be a BCA event. Im just pointing that out, while you are redefining “disingenuous”. Simply clearing this bit of bad publicity up with their side of the story could lead to “harm” and “BS lawsuits”? you lost me
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Scout Report Jaelan Phillips Edge Miami
Mr. WEO replied to PrimeTime101's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Well, sure, I guess one of the widows who has been anticipating a memorial for her husband and 3 others at the BCA could have been told that the plans were not going to happen after all, and over money by........just about anyone, right? Why would we think it would most likely be by the National Guard officials (first hand) who were trying to put it together? Crazy right? Accomplish? I'm just pointing out the obvious: because one might not like Lonsberry (in this instance) doesn't mean he is fabricating the facts of this case (which have not been disputed by anyone on record--posters don't count). Why suggest that the wife, who is a beneficiary of this tribute, is so far removed from primary fact that we can easily question her public statement of the topic? You think she did not hear what she said directly from the Guard? My first question to the people who told me they were putting together a memorial at the BCA for my dead soldier spouse and others, with the special involvement of the Governor, the County, the Health Department that weeks in to discussions suddenly fell apart would be: What happened? And I wouldn't be asking "some guy who heard something from someone". I guess we will have to wait for the PSE to provide their side of the story to correct what is a "bad look", right? If it wasn't about COVID/health issues and it wasn't about staffing and it wasn't about money in any way.....maybe they will tell us what the reason they won't host this event is. I
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(Not sure what that COVID article has to do with this) So you think she made that up? Or someone not involved with the negotiations told her to say that? Or someone who was involved with the negotiations misled her into claiming that? Yeah, none of that is credible. The legislators also indicated concessions were made but still it was not allowed to happen at BCA. It's pretty easy to conclude that the "roadblock" was PSE, not the County, not the State, not the Guard and not the survivors. PSE was involved in the negotiations--first hand and everything.
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That was the "Officials from Blue Cross Arena" response. The NYS legislators clearly imply the BCA/PSE would not allow it, even with safety concerns waived by the County and Governor. The widow of one of the fallen flat out says she was told by the organizers it was (at the "last minute") about money. NG officials had no other choice but to move on. They were classy about it. Sure Lonsberry is a partisan hack....but to have simply made up all of those quotes? I don't believe that. The WROC article I sited has most of the same facts of the issue and attributed quotes. It was in the end about money. That's on PSE--even without Lonsberry's gossipy/dramatic anonymous quoting.
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Even if it's true it should be ignored? "not a single, concrete piece of information in the article"? Not one? Here's a few: 3 National Guardsmen died in a helicopter crash. The Governor wanted to honor them in an indoor facility--going so far as to designate it a religious event. The County Executive Bello sought to have the War Memorial as the venue. PSE refused to hold the event, even though COVID restrictions would not apply as they would for sporting events, and the state would provide some staffing too defray costs. Reported elsewhere the same day as the above article: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/service-to-honor-fallen-national-guard-members-will-be-held-at-rochester-airport/ Here's a quote from one of the widows: The have been some changes to the memorial service, which was originally scheduled for February 26 at the Blue Cross Area. The wife of Christian Koch confirmed on Friday that there seemed to be a problem with the venue. “I just found out earlier today, not even an hour ago, that the location is having to be moved,” Koch’s wife Teressa DaGama said. “In that case the event won’t be at the same magnitude as it would have been. I know they have ben planning it for the past four weeks, it’s just been over four weeks since the accident . I was just told there was a last minute road block with some money. “ And from local legislators: “Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Everyone must band together in support of a proper ceremony for the three National Guardsmen who tragically passed last month. Both the County Health Department and State have indicated that a memorial can be held safely at Blue Cross Arena. These individuals sacrificed so much to ensure the protection of all, both at home and abroad; they deserve to have their memory honored. Monroe County must do everything in our power to ensure that a proper memorial is held for our community to pay respect to these three Guardsmen.“ All involved have moved on to the National Guard hanger at KROC. The Pegulas have been free to chime in at any time....
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Bills prospect LSU LB/S Jacoby Stevens
Mr. WEO replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
At 216lbs, he'll get lit up by NFL TEs. Plus there's the "he is passive when it comes to playing off contact and tackling". -
Bills prospect Syracuse CB Ifeatu Melifonwu
Mr. WEO replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
In the last 2 years, Gaines has been signed and cut by the Bills twice. He' never played a down since 2019--despite this, he thought it was a good idea to sit out last season for the COVID! They aren't signing him for a 4th time--the guy is a bum. Anyway, say no to Syracuse tire fire factory players. -
You are quoting opposing DBs? JPL was hopelessly overdraft. He was terrible. His career, for what it was, was a true gift for a guy who absolutely didn't belong. "Hosed"? nah--his entire career was a bizarre act of charity by the NFL. "garbage"? lol ok. top 10 D and 14th O. They lost that one playoff game that Wentz was physically able to show up for (for about 10 seconds). Foles won a playoff game the year before and 3 (SB) the year before that. LOL....My point was he has had an outstanding career. Wentz is a dud at this point. He was playing like a 70 year old Rivers last year. And toss 15 ints in 12 starts.
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I'm a well known Rivers skeptic here. But he has a long career as a very productive QB. Wentz has one partial season. lol, I bet Colts fans would love reading that. Physically limited? How many games has Rivers missed in his career? How about zero in 15 seasons since he became starter. Wentz struggles with the physical part of the game and clearly, the mental part of the game.
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Deshaun Watson officially requests trade from Houston
Mr. WEO replied to Process's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I will give him credit for parlaying a paper thin resume into NFL OC looks. -
Even with a clean pocket, Wentz was bad. Lots of sacks were problems reading the Defense or finding his receivers. He's had only 2 full seasons. He's had 1 pretty good season--and couldn't finish, relying on a backup QB to win his franchise a SB. The next season he was 5-6 with only 21 TDs.....before being injured again. Last year he couldn't finish the season because he stunk the place up. He's the opposite of a leader---including in the locker room. The Colts may not even be the best team in their division now.
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Deshaun Watson officially requests trade from Houston
Mr. WEO replied to Process's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
David Culley got a HC job, so, go figure. -
Good news for the rest of the AFC contenders.
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Could the Bills be looking to incorporate a Thug OL?
Mr. WEO replied to Tipster19's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I would risk another 1 day suspension, should I answer this directly.... -
Deshaun Watson officially requests trade from Houston
Mr. WEO replied to Process's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Brady has one season as a coordinator at any level under his belt. His best career year was timed with Joe Burrow's year at LSU. The Panthers Offense, without much CM, scored fewer points than did the Texans last year. Their D is also bottom half. Saints will have a QB soon enough. Panthers still fighting Falcons to stay out of the bottom of the division. We shall see. -
Deshaun Watson officially requests trade from Houston
Mr. WEO replied to Process's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Tim Kelly just got Watson to his best career season, by far. His reward is to coach under Grandpa Cully I guess 4-12 in Carolina will look better than 4-12 in Houston? -
Could the Bills be looking to incorporate a Thug OL?
Mr. WEO replied to Tipster19's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
in their history, only Incognito came close -
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What...Mario Williams is busy?