\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8600392/a-writer-explores-relationship-buffalo-new-york-nfl-franchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 are you saying, "whatever grantland is"????? and you consider yourself a sports fan? when he was hanging out with the bills mafia, he only referred to people as their "@name" twitter tag...i guess it was very weird that he did that haah, especially since he knew their actual names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalonian Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 This article is epic. Well written and interesting. The themes aren't necessarily new, but I enjoyed reading it nonetheless. By the end of the article I started getting excited about this weekend's game against the Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Nice read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I think grantland is a part of espn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Grantland is Bill Simmons' offshoot from espn.com. I'm really surprised, like Mr. Mann, that not everybody here knows it. GREAT article! I've always wondered how much the black community as a whole, cares about the Bills, and I got my answer there. The minorities I know are Dolphins, etc. fans, but I didn't know if it was just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBobby Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Great article - Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Grantland is Bill Simmons' offshoot from espn.com. I'm really surprised, like Mr. Mann, that not everybody here knows it. GREAT article! I've always wondered how much the black community as a whole, cares about the Bills, and I got my answer there. The minorities I know are Dolphins, etc. fans, but I didn't know if it was just me. If you judged the Bills' fanbase by going to PPP, it would seem that all we have is old, angry, white guys. But the Bills fanbase is very diverse. And Grantland, IMO, is the best non-porn website going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 If you judged the Bills' fanbase by going to PPP, it would seem that all we have is old, angry, white guys. But the Bills fanbase is very diverse. And Grantland, IMO, is the best non-porn website going. I really hope it's diverse. I totally agree with you on Grantland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 grantland and bill simmons both rule......nice offspring of espn.com with Bill Barnwell "NFL guru" and insight to TV/movies/music with several other writers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 grantland and bill simmons both rule......nice offspring of espn.com with Bill Barnwell "NFL guru" and insight to TV/movies/music with several other writers. The podcasts, esp. BS report, Jalen Rose, & Jacoby Reality TV, are great as well. Help get me through long drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 BS with Adam Carolla, like yesterday, is always great. For us Homeland fans, the reviews and podcasts on it are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 BS with Adam Carolla, like yesterday, is always great. For us Homeland fans, the reviews and podcasts on it are great. Yeah, him and Carolla are great together. I love the Fast and Furious ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 They used to write together for Kimmel, so they have great chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My goodness it was long, but it was riveting. Great article!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I kept waiting for it to end. I think that is by far the longest article I've ever read on Grantland. (Well except for anything by Simmons, which are never-ending). They usually try to keep it basically "one page" I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWest Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Pretty damn good article..long ~but worth the read...Written from a diferent perspective than most articles on Buffalo and The Bills covering a LOT of topics... Sorry But I just cant get past how gay "Bills Mafia" is. I mean Zubaz are great because we know how cheesy and lame they are-They cant be taken seriously , and that is why we celebrate them and it is what makes them so great. Bills Mafia on the other hand is actually serious about itself-which is what makes it so freaking lame! Being "just a Bills fan" really is good enough. I think I may buy me some of them Zubaz though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Pretty damn good article..long ~but worth the read...Written from a diferent perspective than most articles on Buffalo and The Bills covering a LOT of topics... Sorry But I just cant get past how gay "Bills Mafia" is. I mean Zubaz are great because we know how cheesy and lame they are-They cant be taken seriously , and that is why we celebrate them and it is what makes them so great. Bills Mafia on the other hand is actually serious about itself-which is what makes it so freaking lame! Being "just a Bills fan" really is good enough. I think I may buy me some of them Zubaz though! I agree but I can't knock fans for being fans. Much cooler than Fireman Ed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 The podcasts, esp. BS report, Jalen Rose, & Jacoby Reality TV, are great as well. Help get me through long drives. agree love the Jalen Rose one......."got to give the people,,,,give the people what they want!" haaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 agree love the Jalen Rose one......."got to give the people,,,,give the people what they want!" haaaaa Champagnin' and campaignin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWest Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 True that-Fireman Ed is a tool! Bills fans are cool everywhere Ive ever been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That was a fantastic, albeit long, read. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 My goodness it was long, but it was riveting. My wife told me the same thing last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That was a great article. Thanks for passing it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Moses Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I can't believe they didnt mention The Philster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 excellent article. Really captured a lot of the region and the Bills. A+++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Good article. Though I can't help but also be depressed about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todzilla Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My wife told me the same thing last night! Now that's funny! Glad to see some other Grantland fans, It's a must read every day for me. Love Barnwell, the best football writer going IMO. The pop culture stuff is really good too. Mostly top notch writers...Barnwell, Gladwell, Klosterman, Simmons, all very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in CA Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I thought the article was excellent. I like that no players were interviewed--the city and the fans are the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My wife told me the same thing last night! If we're going by that criteria then I found the article not in the mood and it should just go to sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My wife told me the same thing last night! You've opened yourself up for it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Didn't plan on getting so damn emotional from reading an article. My heart bleeds for the old hometown and our football team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Here's a link to the trailer to the film, "Almost a Dynasty." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOCyE_g5Cpk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Every time I read an article like this it just reminds me of how much I'd love to move home. I'm sure a lot of people on this board are in a similar situation. Went to college and moved away for career opportunities elsewhere. When you're younger, it's an exciting and fun adventure. You feel you're doing the right thing, etc... But as I get older I really question whether or not it it's worth it. I still don't know what the answer it but wrestle with it frequently. I sincerely hope that the renaissance people speak of really takes hold and gives some of Buffalos Prodigal Sons an easier decision to move back home and make Buffalo a permanent home again. Wait...this is a football board, sorry for the sappy post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Grantland is the best sports thing going on the web. By far. Edited November 8, 2012 by dave mcbride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Every time I read an article like this it just reminds me of how much I'd love to move home. I'm sure a lot of people on this board are in a similar situation. Went to college and moved away for career opportunities elsewhere. When you're younger, it's an exciting and fun adventure. You feel you're doing the right thing, etc... But as I get older I really question whether or not it it's worth it. I still don't know what the answer it but wrestle with it frequently. I sincerely hope that the renaissance people speak of really takes hold and gives some of Buffalos Prodigal Sons an easier decision to move back home and make Buffalo a permanent home again. Wait...this is a football board, sorry for the sappy post!! I have a friend who moved back after 25 years living all over the country. Last move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I have a friend who moved back after 25 years living all over the country. Last move. Awesome. Hope that's me soon and hope that's lots of fellow Buffalonians that have moved away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I hope you do, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I moved back last year after 10 away. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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