JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/11/29/since-music-city-miracle-bumbling-bills-have-endured-13-year-march-toward/ Bills Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson has taken the blame for his franchise's missteps. At 94, and his health slipping, Wilson has previously acknowledged he's not sure if he'll be around to see the team return to the playoffs. It's enough to have driven the passionate fan base to the edge. "Is it frustrating? Yeah. Is it painful? Yeah, but difficult isn't the word I would put on it," said Jay Rosen, a season-ticket holder since 1987. "Sometimes you're more or less emotionally involved, I guess, as kind of a self-preservation mechanism. So you find something else to do on Sunday rather than watch." Bad as they've been, Rosen would never give up on rooting for the Bills. He has contemplated cutting back his financial commitment and canceling his two season tickets, which cost him about $1,500 a year. Ever the optimist, Rosen re-ups every season in fear he might miss the team's long-awaited rising. It helps that he's become close with the people who sit in his section at the stadium. And that's comfort enough. "You suffer together," Rosen said with a laugh. "Everybody has that in common. So yeah, you're not suffering alone in silence." Better back up your laptop, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 hey, i'm a professional. i know the risks going in. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 hey, i'm a professional. i know the risks going in. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 He has contemplated cutting back his financial commitment and canceling his two season tickets, which cost him about $1,500 a year. Cheapskate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Every time I see an AP story it makes me proud that we have one among us... then sad that he has to endure what we do as a Bills fan. It may be worse. Knowing the inside info, knowing where Thurman helmet was, Flutie's real height... the poor guy. Nonetheless, he is a staple to our Bills life. A fixture to what many of us left behind in WNY and a piece that holds us closer to our team. Even though his credibility must be questioned if he has to quote Jay...what's next? Asking Stojan on the 2013 outlook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Every time I see an AP story it makes me proud that we have one among us... then sad that he has to endure what we do as a Bills fan. It may be worse. Knowing the inside info, knowing where Thurman helmet was, Flutie's real height... the poor guy. Nonetheless, he is a staple to our Bills life. A fixture to what many of us left behind in WNY and a piece that holds us closer to our team. Even though his credibility must be questioned if he has to quote Jay...what's next? Asking Stojan on the 2013 outlook? So where was Thurman's helmet? And what was Flutie's real height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 So where was Thurman's helmet? And what was Flutie's real height? thurman had a pre-game ritual of placing his helmet on the 34 yard line.....it was moved by stagehands to set up for Harry Connick Jr's performance of the National Anthem. (he missed 2 plays). Flutie's height based on my own observation...was 5' 9"......he was listed at 5' 10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick in RaChaCha Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Cheapskate. Jay = Cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 The guy can not afford a pair of pants, He wears his wife's skirt to Bills games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 http://www.foxnews.c...r-march-toward/ Ever the optimist, Rosen re-ups every season in fear he might miss the team's long-awaited rising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 nice shamless, selfish plug Jay : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I just saw that article. And it was before I noted your thread! Definitely a "whaaaaaa?" moment in the office this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 "Fear" was his word. I said I didn't want to lose my seniority when it came time for playoff/super bowl tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hey Jay, Both my Kindle and my Droid froze for 2 hours after trying to read this post! WTH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 "Fear" was his word. I said I didn't want to lose my seniority when it came time for playoff/super bowl tickets. So you were a victim of a sneaky journalist twisting your words? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Jay = Cheap So now it'll have to be "Ralph and Jay are cheap". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Name dropper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I hope that wasn't your 15 minutes of fame, because it was pretty uneventful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Nothing wrong with that. Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 John Wawrow is a good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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