PromoTheRobot Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Elton John raises money for favorite team. What we need is celebrities holding charity performances for the Bills. How much money can the Goo Goo Dolls make for us at RWS? Or how about an annual telethon hosted by Nick Bakay and the guy who played Frank Lapidus on Lost? "I hear the Mayflower vans pulling up, people! Give lots and give often!" PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 How bout an ol' Channel 7 reunion with Irv, Clip and Commander Tom? Van Miller, we need you now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hansen Forever Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 How bout an ol' Channel 7 reunion with Irv, Clip and Commander Tom? Van Miller, we need you now! Add Chicken man, and I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Add Chicken man, and I'm in! HE'S EVERYWHERE, HE'S EVERYWHERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 too bad rick james is no longer with us. at least there's chad michael murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 but like what about Christina Baranskiies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Bradley Cooper lives fairly close to me, and we share the same dentist. Unfortunately he's a devout eagles fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPhan Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Elton John raises money for favorite team. What we need is celebrities holding charity performances for the Bills. How much money can the Goo Goo Dolls make for us at RWS? Or how about an annual telethon hosted by Nick Bakay and the guy who played Frank Lapidus on Lost? "I hear the Mayflower vans pulling up, people! Give lots and give often!" PTR We don't need celebrity charities. We need a billionaire ownership group that wants to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Other then that, it should be no problem, right? Is there a "Robert Kraft" of the Buffalo or Western New York area quietly living amoung us, possibly a season ticket or suite holder at the Ralph for years and years, ready to swoop in the week Ralph dies and outbid the evil groups from Los Angeles, San Antonio, Las Vegas or the dreaded Toronto areas? Long live Ralph Wilson, because we can joke about Elton John singing for his favorite sports teams and Rocketship 7 reunions all we want. But personally I would rather see Jim Kelly introduce us to these wealthy friends of his and have something more then jokes to lean on when thinking about what will really happen to our beloved Bills when our 93 year old owner passes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I doubt there's any anonymous billionaires in Buffalo... unless some hermit-type miser has been toiling away on Oakland Place for several decades or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I doubt there's any anonymous billionaires in Buffalo... unless some hermit-type miser has been toiling away on Oakland Place for several decades or something... Sad but true. And Golisano doesn't even live in Rochester anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsRUs Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 We don't need celebrity charities. We need a billionaire ownership group that wants to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Other then that, it should be no problem, right? Is there a "Robert Kraft" of the Buffalo or Western New York area quietly living amoung us, possibly a season ticket or suite holder at the Ralph for years and years, ready to swoop in the week Ralph dies and outbid the evil groups from Los Angeles, San Antonio, Las Vegas or the dreaded Toronto areas? Long live Ralph Wilson, because we can joke about Elton John singing for his favorite sports teams and Rocketship 7 reunions all we want. But personally I would rather see Jim Kelly introduce us to these wealthy friends of his and have something more then jokes to lean on when thinking about what will really happen to our beloved Bills when our 93 year old owner passes away. It's time for Danny Wegman to step up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Jersey Bills Fan Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 too bad rick james is no longer with us. at least there's chad michael murray Maybe Wolf Blitzer could get some of his beltway buddies to kick in...Or how about Vigo Mortensen? He's from Watertown, but maybe we could convince him to support western NY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Ive said all along that I think it's gonna be Donald Trump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I got a better idea...Field a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqmarko Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Offhand outside of Western NY's heyday of years passed (Eastman Kodak etc) Rochester has had Actor: Phillip Seymour Hoffman and John Lithgow (from an earlier post Viggo Mortenson) Model: Tyson Bedford. Western NY is also a hotbed for MMA athletes as Jon Jones, Matt Hamill, Frank Trigg-I think Josh Koschek. Carmen Basilio the "Onion Farmer" also was from Western NY. Lest we forget the awesome Bills supporter in Tim Russert---GO BILLS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Jersey Bills Fan Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Offhand outside of Western NY's heyday of years passed (Eastman Kodak etc) Rochester has had Actor: Phillip Seymour Hoffman and John Lithgow (from an earlier post Viggo Mortenson) Model: Tyson Bedford. Western NY is also a hotbed for MMA athletes as Jon Jones, Matt Hamill, Frank Trigg-I think Josh Koschek. Carmen Basilio the "Onion Farmer" also was from Western NY. Lest we forget the awesome Bills supporter in Tim Russert---GO BILLS!!!! Never forget Timmy! What about Grave digger? That guy has to have some bucks at this point!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNYFAIRPLAY Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I doubt there's any anonymous billionaires in Buffalo... unless some hermit-type miser has been toiling away on Oakland Place for several decades or something... That is the funniest post I have seen on this board in 2010. Lets support this type of wit and elect Chalkie, Funnies Post. Seriously laughed out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjprime Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Offhand outside of Western NY's heyday of years passed (Eastman Kodak etc) Rochester has had Actor: Phillip Seymour Hoffman and John Lithgow (from an earlier post Viggo Mortenson) Model: Tyson Bedford. Western NY is also a hotbed for MMA athletes as Jon Jones, Matt Hamill, Frank Trigg-I think Josh Koschek. Carmen Basilio the "Onion Farmer" also was from Western NY. Lest we forget the awesome Bills supporter in Tim Russert---GO BILLS!!!! You're off on a couple, Koscheck was from PA, Hamill is from OH. But you forgot one key one in the world of MMA- Rashad Evans from Niagara Falls(granted he lives in Michigan now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 too bad rick james is no longer with us. at least there's chad michael murray Yeah... at least that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/16/9890...to-western.html Billionaires with ties. Warren Buffett, Jeremy Jacobs, Robert E. Rich Jr., B. Thomas Golisano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Bob Prosser from East Pier Marina in North Tonawanda. Guy's always flashing a big roll every time I see him at the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griswold Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 How about WNY seceding from NY state? Make a state without cronyism politics and resulting taxes. With less cronies and taxes.. Bflo economy would boom, and the Bills would thrive. Crazy talk on my part, I know. Go BILLS. I love you Bflo.. give me an economic reason to come back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 How about WNY seceding from NY state? Make a state without cronyism politics and resulting taxes. With less cronies and taxes.. Bflo economy would boom, and the Bills would thrive. Crazy talk on my part, I know. Go BILLS. I love you Bflo.. give me an economic reason to come back home. Stay where you are or move further south or west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Sad but true. And Golisano doesn't even live in Rochester anymore. Who wants to lose thousands a day to the Hammer and Sickle flag in Albany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Ive said all along that I think it's gonna be Donald Trump... I hope not. Trump would move the Bills out of Buffalo so fast it would leave skid marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 That is the funniest post I have seen on this board in 2010. Lets support this type of wit and elect Chalkie, Funnies Post. Seriously laughed out loud. some Schoellkopf descendant or an ostracized Jacobs cousin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I hope not. Trump would move the Bills out of Buffalo so fast it would leave skid marks. no. He'd keep them in place until he could build a stadium and casino with hotel in the ny side of the falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 no. He'd keep them in place until he could build a stadium and casino with hotel in the ny side of the falls Never happen. Not enough spotlight in Buffalo for Trump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqmarko Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 You're off on a couple, Koscheck was from PA, Hamill is from OH. But you forgot one key one in the world of MMA- Rashad Evans from Niagara Falls(granted he lives in Michigan now). True on Hamill but he wrestled at U of R and trains and resides in a smaller town outside of Rochester. I thought Koschek was in upstate for awhile in Highschool-not sure though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqmarko Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 You're off on a couple, Koscheck was from PA, Hamill is from OH. But you forgot one key one in the world of MMA- Rashad Evans from Niagara Falls(granted he lives in Michigan now). Just checked Koscheks bio, he taught wrestling at a Catholic School Erie Prep and then spent 1 1/2 years as the assistant wrestling coach at U of Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills in va Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 The hermit miser in WNY you seek is named Bill Pummel. He's a billionaire who lives in his car in Jamestown's west side, not sure if he's a Bills or even a football fan but fits the bill otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I hope not. Trump would move the Bills out of Buffalo so fast it would leave skid marks. where would he take them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatpantsjoe Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I hope not. Trump would move the Bills out of Buffalo so fast it would leave skid marks. No he wouldn't. Trumps favorite team is the bills and he's good friends with jim kelly. I would love for him to own the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 where would he take them? Pretty much anywhere would be an improvement from his perspective, but L.A. is the obvious answer. And Trump's only favorite team is: Trump. Look what he did to his beloved Jersey Generals; he sunk the whole ship in an attempt to force the NFL's hand (which is probably the main reason he'd never be a candidate for ownership). He is not a man to be trusted with your heart and soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Pretty much anywhere would be an improvement from his perspective, but L.A. is the obvious answer. And Trump's only favorite team is: Trump. Look what he did to his beloved Jersey Generals; he sunk the whole ship in an attempt to force the NFL's hand (which is probably the main reason he'd never be a candidate for ownership). He is not a man to be trusted with your heart and soul. Trump is not someone you'd want anywhere near the Bills. To be honest, I wonder how welcome he would be as an NFL owner considering his history in pro football? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Trump is not someone you'd want anywhere near the Bills. To be honest, I wonder how welcome he would be as an NFL owner considering his history in pro football? PTR I agree that he may not be welcomed back into the NFL- no arguements there. I just think he is Jim Kelly's Ace in the Sleeve. Trump is a Bill fan. He and Kelly go way back. Now consider the the allure of a new stadium and casino located in The NY side of the Falls. . . . All irresistable things to the Donald. I'll welcome anyone- regardless of their history- as a Bills owner as long as they promise to keep the team in Western NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Pretty much anywhere would be an improvement from his perspective, but L.A. is the obvious answer. And Trump's only favorite team is: Trump. Look what he did to his beloved Jersey Generals; he sunk the whole ship in an attempt to force the NFL's hand (which is probably the main reason he'd never be a candidate for ownership). He is not a man to be trusted with your heart and soul. Seriously. People think Ralph is only keeping the Bills because they are making him super rich. I'm sure Trump won't be concerned about making money and would just keep the team here because of the history. Jeremy Jacobs and Bob Rich have some loot. I wonder if they could put together a package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 hamill was fighting out of utica, the last i knew. he owes a gym and used to be a bouncer there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Trump is not someone you'd want anywhere near the Bills. To be honest, I wonder how welcome he would be as an NFL owner considering his history in pro football? PTR My assumption is the owners have long memories and would never allow Trump to buy a franchise given his past lawsuit against the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a player to be named later Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Jacobs and Golisano seem like the only ones that could lead a team. They both have buffalo ties and enough backing. Who says that it needs to be a buffalo business person. What would be wrong with having a Canadian owner? Toronto most likely has more billionaires than Buffalo. Just because someone is from Canada doesn't mean that they will want to move it there. The New Jersey Nets have a Russian owner he doesn't want to move it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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