\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 What's the ''secret story'' behind this? http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120912/SPORTS/120919625 'Bills equipment manager Dave Hojnowski has been fired by the team. Hojnowski was one of the longest-tenured employees in the organization, and was in his 35th year. The Bills had no comment on Hojnowski other than to confirm he no longer is employed by the team. He had been working with the club throughout training camp and preseason. The move apparently came last week. The Bills' equipment staff is headed by Jeff Mazurek, director of equipment operations, and includes two assistant managers.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 id venture probably something that doesnt effect us as fans and will never be public short of a leak from the department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Breaking: AP Wire: According to sources, Dave Hojnowski was released after it was discovered that he mistakenly substituted Rugby balls for NFL regulation footballs during mini-camp, training camp and regular season practices. Mr. Hojnowski was quoted as saying "they are heavier and larger which gave our guys more of a look as the ball was in flight during their practices." As it turns out, the use of Rugby balls backfired on the team in its opener. Leodis McKelvin was asked if practicing with Rugby balls made any difference in his coverage of WR's. "You betcha" said the first round pick "I could hardly see that little NFL ball go whizzin' by me out there...ya know what I'm sayin'??" Hojnowski had no comment other than a finger salute as he walked away from One Bills Drive in a westerly direction toward Cleveland. More to follow on Twitter at #ByeByeShoulderPadsGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Breaking: AP Wire: According to sources, Dave Hojnowski was released after it was discovered that he mistakenly substituted Rugby balls for NFL regulation footballs during mini-camp, training camp and regular season practices. Mr. Hojnowski was quoted as saying "they are heavier and larger which gave our guys more of a look as the ball was in flight during their practices." As it turns out, the use of Rugby balls backfired on the team in its opener. Leodis McKelvin was asked if practicing with Rugby balls made any difference in his coverage of WR's. "You betcha" said the first round pick "I could hardly see that little NFL ball go whizzin' by me out there...ya know what I'm sayin'??" Hojnowski had no comment other than a finger salute as he walked away from One Bills Drive in a westerly direction toward Cleveland. More to follow on Twitter at #ByeByeShoulderPadsGuy Hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Fitz horrible play was his fault ... helmet was too small. Cant blame the rib, Oline, lack of running game, etc etc .... after each loss now someone else will take the fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Breaking: AP Wire: According to sources, Dave Hojnowski was released after it was discovered that he mistakenly substituted Rugby balls for NFL regulation footballs during mini-camp, training camp and regular season practices. Mr. Hojnowski was quoted as saying "they are heavier and larger which gave our guys more of a look as the ball was in flight during their practices." As it turns out, the use of Rugby balls backfired on the team in its opener. Leodis McKelvin was asked if practicing with Rugby balls made any difference in his coverage of WR's. "You betcha" said the first round pick "I could hardly see that little NFL ball go whizzin' by me out there...ya know what I'm sayin'??" Hojnowski had no comment other than a finger salute as he walked away from One Bills Drive in a westerly direction toward Cleveland. More to follow on Twitter at #ByeByeShoulderPadsGuy Pretty good farce, but the implication that McKelvin gave a comprehensible quote is a step too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Because the fans demanded change that's why!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Rumor has it he switched the cups of Fitz and Mario lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 We should give the new equipment manager a nickname Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Something like that does not happen without some kind of incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 35 years! That's gotta be second only to Ralph on team longevity. Sad to see a career that long with one company end with a firing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Pretty good farce, but the implication that McKelvin gave a comprehensible quote is a step too far. So playing with a fake ball for 2-3 months replaces a whole lifetime of playing with real nfl footballs? McKelvin is an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 i wrote in the shoutbox earlier that i met him way back in the early-mid 80's when i had a part time job at the stadium. He seemed like a good guy. Still always see him and woody on the sidelines at games or on TV as they pan the sidelines. I was thinkin maybe they caught him gambling on the games or something. Can't imagine what he did as an immediate fireable offense after 35 years of loyal service?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Because Ralph is cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Pretty good farce, but the implication that McKelvin gave a comprehensible quote is a step too far. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 This is a bold in-seson move by the FO. It's good to see they have finally gotten to root of all of these problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 This is a bold in-seson move by the FO. It's good to see they have finally gotten to root of all of these problems. $20 says little Joey Fragaloni (the kid who runs out to pick up the kicking tee after the return) is in Buddy's office this minute getting lectured on how no position is safe this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Clearly an organizational cost cutting move. Ralph is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Somebody's gotta take the blame for those hideous "collars!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 $20 says little Joey Fragaloni (the kid who runs out to pick up the kicking tee after the return) is in Buddy's office this minute getting lectured on how no position is safe this week. Awaiting the thread that explains how Hojo was responsible for the 2010 draft..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 What's the ''secret story'' behind this? http://www.buffalone...PORTS/120919625 'Bills equipment manager Dave Hojnowski has been fired by the team. Hojnowski was one of the longest-tenured employees in the organization, and was in his 35th year. The Bills had no comment on Hojnowski other than to confirm he no longer is employed by the team. He had been working with the club throughout training camp and preseason. The move apparently came last week. The Bills' equipment staff is headed by Jeff Mazurek, director of equipment operations, and includes two assistant managers.' Gotta blame someone for last weekend debacle in New Jersey, because it certainly wasn't the coaches or players fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkspike Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 it was him or the midget someone had to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Somebody's gotta take the blame for those hideous "collars!" Right! Some teams opted for the more subtle collar change, but the one that the Bills, Broncos, etc etc have looks almost like one of those silly tuxedo shirts...or like they should have a bow-tie printed on the front. Who, in the NFL, approved these hideous things? I haven't purchased a new jersey (was seriously considering it) but I can't buy one of those. When they show them up close, say, when a player is being interviewed, they just look like something was torn off their jersey collar..awful look. Too bad, cuz other than that detail, love the Bills "new" uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkspike Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 im sorry i should of said vertically challenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Great opportunity for Woody to take over! Woody is a Cortland St. alumni and went to North Tonawanda High School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Right! Some teams opted for the more subtle collar change, but the one that the Bills, Broncos, etc etc have looks almost like one of those silly tuxedo shirts...or like they should have a bow-tie printed on the front. Who, in the NFL, approved these hideous things? I haven't purchased a new jersey (was seriously considering it) but I can't buy one of those. When they show them up close, say, when a player is being interviewed, they just look like something was torn off their jersey collar..awful look. Too bad, cuz other than that detail, love the Bills "new" uniforms. Seriously...I don't know WHAT they were thinking with those...just turrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Seriously...I don't know WHAT they were thinking with those...just turrible. I agree, don't hate the white jerseys with the blue collar quite as much, but those white collars-ugh! I know when Nike initially took over I read somewhere that there was limited changes they could make because the uniform change was only one year old, so I am sure Nike had to put their stamp on it somehow to make it look different from the previous jersey, if not just to sell more of them. It does look ridiculous, and not sure why they couldn't just keep the collar blue like other teams stayed one color. And what is up with the material or whatever it is, watch just about any game and the player have a symetrical square of sweat on their stomachs? Edited September 13, 2012 by BuffBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pneumonic Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Breaking: AP Wire: According to sources, Dave Hojnowski was released after it was discovered that he mistakenly substituted Rugby balls for NFL regulation footballs during mini-camp, training camp and regular season practices. Mr. Hojnowski was quoted as saying "they are heavier and larger which gave our guys more of a look as the ball was in flight during their practices." As it turns out, the use of Rugby balls backfired on the team in its opener. Leodis McKelvin was asked if practicing with Rugby balls made any difference in his coverage of WR's. "You betcha" said the first round pick "I could hardly see that little NFL ball go whizzin' by me out there...ya know what I'm sayin'??" Hojnowski had no comment other than a finger salute as he walked away from One Bills Drive in a westerly direction toward Cleveland. More to follow on Twitter at #ByeByeShoulderPadsGuy Now this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ is very high quality stuff. Thanks Edited September 13, 2012 by Pneumonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 FWIW, the linked Buff News artcle now sez RETIRED. If it really is retiring, I can only think of a personal issue, likely health for this to happen at this time, especially w/ no explanation. If it was a dismissal, then I'm curious as to what prompted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 He was stealing jock straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 They changed the wording... Bills equipment manager Dave Hojnowski has retired. Hojnowski was one of the longest-tenured employees in the organization, and was in his 35th year. The Bills had no comment on Hojnowski other than to confirm he no longer is employed by the team. He had been working with the club throughout training camp and preseason. The move apparently came last week. The Bills' equipment staff is headed by Jeff Mazurek, director of equipment operations, and includes two assistant managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Because Ralph is cheap This is a bold in-seson move by the FO. It's good to see they have finally gotten to root of all of these problems. These are funny. $20 says little Joey Fragaloni (the kid who runs out to pick up the kicking tee after the return) is in Buddy's office this minute getting lectured on how no position is safe this week. This one too. Edited September 13, 2012 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Something like that does not happen without some kind of incident. Someone had to get fired after that loss, even if it was just a parking attendent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Somebody's gotta take the blame for those hideous "collars!" MAN, THOSE ARE HIDEOUS! I was gonna start a thred to ask about those, but wasn't sure when they started.I also noticed they are not the only ones with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 MAN, THOSE ARE HIDEOUS! I was gonna start a thred to ask about those, but wasn't sure when they started.I also noticed they are not the only ones with them. I mean, the outcry for the damn things is practically universal. There's NOBODY out there who likes them, and I have yet to find someone who DOESN'T have an opinion about them...WTF!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Prob let him say "retired" so he could qualify for certain benefits. Something must've happened to warrant his ousting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 MAN, THOSE ARE HIDEOUS! I was gonna start a thred to ask about those, but wasn't sure when they started.I also noticed they are not the only ones with them. It's been covered many times. Long story short, the collars have to do with the Nike flywire technology being unable to make the front part any color but the same color as the jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) FWIW, the linked Buff News artcle now sez RETIRED. If it really is retiring, I can only think of a personal issue, likely health for this to happen at this time, especially w/ no explanation. If it was a dismissal, then I'm curious as to what prompted it. I haven't heard anything health related and this certainly is news to me. I know him very well, he's a great guy! His daughter is dating one of my best friends so he usually gets us VIP passes for training camp every year and occasionally in the locker room to meet a bunch of the guys. I'll have to talk to my friend and see what the deal is... EDIT: I just talked to my friend and he said they apparently gave him an option for an early retirement, most likely to get somebody younger started, so he took it. He's a great dude, I wish him the best in retirement! Edited September 13, 2012 by Wooderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 It's been covered many times. Long story short, the collars have to do with the Nike flywire technology being unable to make the front part any color but the same color as the jersey. I haven't heard of this...do you have a link for further reading? I guess I don't understand--if that's the case--why the rest of the collar has to be a DIFFERENT color... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 maybe he decided that last weekend was the final straw and decided that he couldn't take managing the losing teams equipment anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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