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    Anyone need tix for KC game or know anybody who does?

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    7 minutes ago, StHustle said:

    So I couldnt find any tickets sold in sets of 2 in the 100 sections for the game tomorrow. I ended up buying 6 thinking I could just sell the others as a block of 4 but unfortunately SeatGeek isnt allowing that (they have in the past). 

     

    So now Im stuck with 4 tickets (Section 120, Row 32, Seats 9-12) that I need to sell....even if at a partial loss. A full loss would obviously suck bad. The transaction can be handled via my invoice from Business PayPal account. The buyer has full protection through PayPal and can be certain they'll get the tickets or refunded. I'll send mobile passes immediately after payment is made to the buyer's email. You would be joining me and another friend who were both just tested for Covid yesterday and passed with flying colors.

     

    If interested, please inbox me with your best offer (PLEASE DO NOT make offers in this thread).  The max I will sell them for is $1845 which is what I paid (I bought them right away when they were a bit higher than they are now. I know I will likely have to sell them for less.) At 9PM ET I will notify the person who made the top offer and we will go from there. If looking to compare prices with sites online, remember to check the final price just before checkout to make sure the substantial fees are included and you are looking at the actual price.

     

    Lastly, I'd rather not break the 4 tickets up...BUT would consider sets of 2's. Please dont contact me about only 1 as I won't be able to accommodate that. Thanks.

     

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    If you’re married, you won’t be if you don’t sell those tickets. 😂

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    Josh McCown for HC possibly in Houston

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    1 minute ago, DaggersEOD said:


    I think the place we disagree is the prevalence of racism in NFL Exec level. 
     

    My entire premise rests on my belief that they aren’t overtly racist. If they are then I am 100% wrong and more needs to be done. 
     

    I respect your position. I just don’t agree (but acknowledge I don’t know the hearts of NFL Execs). 

    I appreciate that.  I don’t think the NFL or its team owners are overtly racist. But I think there’s enough institutional bias that has been recognized and has resulted in corrective actions being taken. Some may not think it’s effective, or even sincere - and some of that may be true. 

    Josh McCown for HC possibly in Houston

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    4 minutes ago, DaggersEOD said:

    That is a question I really think should be explored more! 
     

    It’s truly systemic and has layers and layers to protect itself. That’s why I feel a lot more energy should be focused on this problem. Fighting ghosts just lets the system chug along unimpeded. 
     

    I think just increasing awareness of the problem and more scrutiny on staffing decisions (ok Bob, is your son REALLY the best guy to do this??) would go a long way.

     

    Look at most of the current successful HCs. Most were interns first. That’s the level that I think could make the most difference IMO. 

    Your point about interns is very true and Gugny also made that point. 

    Put Your Bills “Mood” in Song

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    Sticks and stones and runaway roans
    This thing from your heart
    Crawled into my bones

    I see blue skies bleeding
    Colors screaming some invisible thing is the enemy now
    And if I knew it's name I would call it out loud
    Come out and come clean

    Won't trade my pony
    For the iron rail
    Bare-back fresh track
    Down the game trail
    Spring strong sweet tall green grass
    Free wide run wild river flow
    Clear sky moonrise long ride home
    Buffalo!
    Buffalo!
    Buffalo!

    Josh McCown for HC possibly in Houston

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    5 minutes ago, DaggersEOD said:


    I don’t think anyone would argue that there wasn’t overt racism in the 60’s. I just don’t think it’s a driving factor anymore.

     

    While all the current focus is on hidden racists, the actual decision makers take a public stand against racism in all its forms (like any decent person). They vow to make sure they interview minority candidates...etc. 

     

    Then the HC calls and says the LB coach needs some help and the assist LB coach’s son is willing to intern. 
     

    Decision maker gets irritated and tells the coach to just do whatever he feels is best for these low level staffing decisions. 
     

    If the focus was on fighting nepotism, a much wider field of entry level positions would suddenly be available to new blood, including minority candidates who may not know a guy already on the inside. 
     

    I think this would do more to fix the issue of retread coaches getting a million undeserved looks, than whatever is going on now. 

    Yeah, I see this happens. Belichick’s son comes immediately to mind. But I just don’t see it happening on a large enough scale to crowd out minorities. 
     

    There is an old boys’ network in the league, and you seldom see black coaches be a part of it. That tells me it’s less about nepotism and more about racial bias. 
     

    The league has several programs in place to promote development of minority coaches and administrative staff. To me, that shows the league understands it has an issue on it’s hands that needs to be addressed and they are taking action.  It may not seem sincere, but the proof is in the pudding. 

    6 minutes ago, Man with No Name said:

    how do you fight nepotism? 

    how do you make a rule against it?

    Start by making a rule that you can’t hire your kid if he has a mullet. 

    Josh McCown for HC possibly in Houston

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    4 minutes ago, Man with No Name said:

    you ask why is there a rooney rule, implying that the reason must be driven by logic. 

     

    im not going to argue one way or the other. But not all decisions are based on logic and reasoning. 

    Well, there is logic and reasoning involved even if the action taken is not sincere. So if the NFL is just employing  the Rooney Rule for the optics involved, there is a logic and reasoning behind it.  Perhaps for anti-trust reasons or whatever. A group of billionaires may look like a bunch of idiots at times, but they are savvy. 

    Josh McCown for HC possibly in Houston

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    13 minutes ago, DaggersEOD said:


    Yes, there is. Yet the same retreads keep getting hired and young talent is ignored.
     

    IMO, the problem is nepotism, not racism. By not identifying the correct problem, we can’t enact effective solutions. 

    But if it was simply nepotism, why is there a Rooney Rule requiring interviews of minorities?  Doesn’t that speak to the fact the league itself recognizes there is inherent racism, or at least favoritism?  
     

    I remember when it was a controversial thing to play a black QB. When Buffalo started a rookie black QB in 1969 it was a very big deal.  

     

    I have read OJ’s book about his rookie season in 1969, and he talks a lot about the inherent racism in the league. I think the remnants of that racism remain, or else there wouldn’t be a rule forcing teams to interview minorities. 

    Put Your Bills “Mood” in Song

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    14 minutes ago, cwater10 said:

    Home - Pink Floyd

     

    Having moved away years ago, The Bills remain my primary link to my old Buffalo Home!  This song IS how it feels to watch the Bills this year especially, but really... every other year too.  They will always cast their spell on me.

     

    Home
    Home again
    I like to be here
    When I can

    When I come home
    Cold and tired
    It's good to warm my bones
    Beside the fire

    Far away
    Across the field
    Tolling on the iron bell
    Calls the faithful to their knees
    To hear the softly spoken magic spell

     

    Same here.  Not that far away, but still feel like I’m right there. 

    Put Your Bills “Mood” in Song

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    2 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

    I dropped this in the big thread. But will re-post. I have had “one day more” from les Mis running through my head all morning.

     

    one day more. Another day, another destiny. This never-ending road to Calvary! ...

     

    One day to a new beginning
    Raise the flag of freedom high
    Every man will be a king
    There's a new world for the winning
    There's a new world to be won...

     

    Tomorrow we'll discover
    What our God in Heaven has in store
    One more dawn. One more day. One day more.

     

     

    Hope it’s two more days!

    3 minutes ago, Frat-Train said:

    Gladiator - Zayde Wolf

    Got a jail on my heart from the pessimists
    Got those nails in my mouth for impressionists
    Spent too much money on a therapist
    Couldn't fix me, I accepted it

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    Put Your Bills “Mood” in Song

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    I’ve been following the Bills since 1968. More downs than ups.  The 90s teams were glorious, but I lived and died with wins and losses. And I had no idea the down years would be so long after that run. 
     

    So, like a lot of things in life as I get older, I’m appreciating them more and understand how fleeting it all can be. 
     

    Not taking any of it for granted. 

     

     

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