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Can you really count on those spots being there in the future? Buffalo is booming now. I see it mentioned every day on the news! Look what happened in Minny. A parking lot was sold and a building built losing over 850 spaces. That's happening to a lot near the Central Library in Buffalo this year. Legislate against it? I think regulate er tax it to the max via permits. I sold out my warehouse of tables and bats last year. I think straight jackets will be huge in the parking lots this upcoming season!

I remember a study done ranking the area/neighborhood around the Ralph as the second safest in the NFL. New England was first. Both are not in a city setting.

Whoops the Roof is leaking to the tune of $4 million in repairs. I have never heard of an open air stadium roof leaking!

http://www.startribune.com/Vikings-scramble-for-tailgating-space-around-downtown-stadium/368859111To bad for Vikings fans. This could happen to Bills fans if there is a downtown stadium. Watch and Learn.

You are a little off on hotel rooms in WNY. 15,000 plus and growing.

And Erie County Executive Mark Polinarz is in favor of this approach and favors keeping the Bills at the Ralph Wilson complex.

So what your saying is if either the Chargers or Raiders do not move to LA or get a new stadium lined up this year the NFL will force them to move out of the country?

Come on $$$ amount!

I have no clue. I remember him saying it was a either or offer (Ed) for the land. I'm curious what anyone would think the highest best value of the Mud lot is worth. 10 acres and I think it's zoning is for farming which is one of the lowest ratings as apposed to a B (business) or even a R (residential). It's easier to go down in zoning than up.

Nice, I enjoy their trick me show on TV

You could give him a heads up about the rumors but until something happens no worries. If it does happen it could be all the property (more than likely) or partial. It would take no time at all to cross the street and negionate. They cut each other's throat.

Your not growing old, your just more experienced. Atleast that's what I tell myself!

Yep. Mrs Barco passed on Jan 2 2016 leaving the property to 2 of her 8 kids. The property is 10 acres. The Barcos from my info have in the past been offered fair market value which they turned down. I can't tell you what they want $$ but if they get it Wow. There is rumors about a family parking lot ( no drinking) which would work with the Family Events in the Field House and Family Zone seating in the Ralph. There are other modifications to the stadium complex which are in consideration. If I were the Barcos I would be careful because eminent domain could be used. My Dad had that happen to him when they built the stadium.

Sort of what I have been thinking er saying. On a side note, there is continuing construction at the offices at OBD. Last fall there was steel erected for perhaps more offices space for the ever increasing coach hirings. There also have been surveyors seen walking "around" the stadium area. For what, only time will tell. Only if my neighbors keep giving me those special IPA's!

Great Googily Moogily ( inspired by /dev/null thread)

Yes it is. Some thought Kraft was co-commissioner of the NFL but it looks like Jones is. Besides the relocation fee, Jones is from Arkansas, Kroenke wife is a Walton of Walmart$$$ based in Arkansas. I just thought that was a interesting link in Jerrys battle for Kroenkes stadium, of which 60 acres of the complex land was formally in control of Walmart. Grumman of the NFL also played a interesting part in the stadium bid.

The Upside Down & Inside Out airplane video by OKGO. That brought a smile on my face just like eating Stromboli made by Chef Mead. Last nights was awesome!

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Perhaps they got nothing, perhaps they got let's look at teams in the conference realignment or less pressure for a rehab Ralph/new stadium or.... It's all part of negotiations

On ESPN. If you can't watch it's a very good read about the Rams move. I wonder what the Pegulas got for their vote.

Players can't train/lift weights at OBD during the off season?

I guess Shady was absent the day the Buffalo Bills held their "Make Mom Proud" class.

Not really the Bulls have been using the Biils field house for practice for years.

Ralph Wilson Stadium the Best sight lines in the NFL why because it's a football stadium not multi sport stadium. Rehab the Ralph at 1/2 billion $$ and bus the UB kids in. All 500 who support the Bulls!

I thought I heard 40% of UB students are from NYC, Anyone know student body make up?