I played all through highschool a little in college. I don't think it helps me at all, I'm 44 and the game is played very differently than when I played it.
He's definitely been to upstate NY and hates it. When I was young I remember my Father working with his father in upstate NY.
He probably found out he was going to the Bills and threw a fit.
Met William Pitcher at the Benihana in Encino and the again at the Bills/Raiders game in Oakland. He sat right in front of me and bought his entire row hot dogs and sodas.