Delete This Account Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Folks: This story just moved on AP wire. http://pro32.ap.org/article/apnewsbreak-niagara-falls-possible-home-bills jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Folks: This story just moved on AP wire. http://pro32.ap.org/...ible-home-bills jw thanks jw, love the idea of a Dome stadium near the falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 lengthier version is in editing. more details to coming. will -- should? -- be updated on same link. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Cool. Although this is one of many possibilities, I'm fine with a Niagara County site and the shared Bills-Bulls practice/training facility is a nice tie in to financing from NYS. Edited April 10, 2014 by BillnutinHouston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) thanks jw, love the idea of a Dome stadium near the falls i hate the idea of a domed stadium anywhere i do like the idea of sharing facilities with U of Buffalo as it could only help them in recruiting as well Edited April 10, 2014 by Max997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 CBS always shows the falls anyway as the obligatory "local scenery" during Bills games anyway. This would actually make it more accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 How wide is the Rainbow bridge to let the Canadians across the border for games? I don't remember it very well, it may need to be widened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 How wide is the Rainbow bridge to let the Canadians across the border for games? I don't remember it very well, it may need to be widened. Lewiston Bridge would work also for Canadian Fans. Just put it somewhere where folks can get to the roads to go to and from without a big hastle. That is the big shortcoming of the downtown Buffalo waterfront location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I hope this comes to pass. It is only venue and area I'd like to see for a new stadium. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstealer Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 How wide is the Rainbow bridge to let the Canadians across the border for games? I don't remember it very well, it may need to be widened. There will be a bump of new Canadians on board the Bills bandwagon by knocking off an hour of travel time, I would guess. The Rainbow can handle it. We've managed with Peace Bridge's crappy two lanes so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 hope it never happens.. retro-fit the ralph.. wasting time on "pie-in- the -sky" proposals is foolish.. just my opinion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 This always made sense as it moves the team closer to Toronto to continue to grow the Canadian market. In addition there was that article a year or 2 ago about the Kelly group and the piece of land that is owned by a suspected investor. The land is right near the falls if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 i hate the idea of a domed stadium anywhere i do like the idea of sharing facilities with U of Buffalo as it could only help them in recruiting as well Love a dome...be nice to use it for other events and sitting in sub zero temps isnt fun for many of us anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 That is exactly where the new stadium should go. A new stadiu that UB and the Bills share is intriguing, but we need to make it easy for Canadian fans. That is the number 1 priority for a new location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oman128 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Facts, UB is remodeling their stadium as part of a campus modernization 2020. No way Erie county gives up the tax revenue the Bills generate unless they get something in return. The falls is a great tourist destination, and having the Bills there would drive tourists numbers From Canada, but folks in the southern tier might not like the longer drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Remember someone drew this up 3 years ago. A Lucas Oil like stadium overlooking the falls https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aFauB8KNc_k8rGiuOHLTig?feat=directlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Remember someone drew this up 3 years ago. A Lucas Oil like stadium overlooking the falls https://picasaweb.go...feat=directlink impressive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 The UB connection reported is the Bills and Bulls sharing a practice facility, with the Bills moving their HQ to Amherst. It wouldn't necessarily include a new stadium. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 If it's a retractable dome I'm OK with it - only needs to be closed when WE want it to be. Maybe have fans vote on the way in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 If it's a retractable dome I'm OK with it - only needs to be closed when WE want it to be. Maybe have fans vote on the way in. From what I know of how it works in Indy, they have to decide by the morning of the game (for a 1:00 game) for various logistical reasons. In Indy, they only open it when there is 0 chance of precipitation and it isn't too hot. In Buffalo, they may choose to use the weather to their advantage if they are playing a dome or warm weather team so would be open for different reasons, obviously, but don't think it could be a fan vote as they walk in, too close to game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 It's an option but I wouldn't bet on it. The people on the panel are committed to keeping it in Erie County. We would lose a lot if it were in Niagara County or even Genesee County but sure "all options are on the table." The priority is to keep them in Erie County but if that doesn't happen it's still in Cuomo's best interest to keep them in NY state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Folks: This story just moved on AP wire. http://pro32.ap.org/...ible-home-bills jw Howard Milstien is politically connected and he owns acres of land in NF. Plus commuter rail lines run from Toronto to NF, Canada. Imagine an "NFL Experience" themed stadium, hotel and entertainment complex. PTR If it's a retractable dome I'm OK with it - only needs to be closed when WE want it to be. Maybe have fans vote on the way in. Please don't waste $300-$400 million on a roof that will get used twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Howard Milstien is politically connected and he owns acres of land in NF. Plus commuter rail lines run from Toronto to NF, Canada. Imagine an "NFL Experience" themed stadium, hotel and entertainment complex. PTR Please don't waste $300-$400 million on a roof that will get used twice a year. well aware of Milstein's ties. don't see him getting involved in an ownership group, however, after what happened when he failed in bid to buy the Redskins, and the ugly aftermath. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 well aware of Milstein's ties. don't see him getting involved in an ownership group, however, after what happened when he failed in bid to buy the Redskins, and the ugly aftermath. jw But what about as a landlord or developer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) I hope this comes to pass. It is only venue and area I'd like to see for a new stadium. JMO. It's the only option IMO. Attractive natural venue, just about as close to b lo as the Ralph now, closer to southern Ontario, no different to most of WNY population, a stadium there would be attractive for other stuff.... Niagara Falls economy is in tough shape in need of some stimulation/redevelopment, making it a perfect political target... Why would they look anywhere else? Edited April 10, 2014 by over 20 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Are you freaking kidding me?!? Do you know how many palms have to get greased to do ANYTHING in Niagara Falls. Will never, ever ... NEVER happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 La Hacienda.... mmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 La Hacienda.... mmmmm Thanks a$$ ... now I want some. Oh wait, I can get it on my home ... neva' mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks a$$ ... now I want some. Oh wait, I can get it on my home ... neva' mind Ohio pizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ohio pizza Yummmmm We decided on Buzzy's anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 folks in the southern tier might not like the longer drive. All 12 of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 who? Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Where? When and How Hows it going Ye ole, Note: After some research, I can't find anything backing my claim that mist could become a problem for a stadium. (without a Dome) Edited April 10, 2014 by dog14787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oman128 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 No All 12 of them? No the thousands of folks that come from Jamestown, Dunkirk, Olean, Slamanca, Fredonia, Busti, Lakewood, Findley Lake, Cassadaga each week to support the Bills, plus not to mention our friends down in Warren Pa, Sugar Grove, Youngsville and even those that come from Erie Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 As the one politician said the Bills were born in Buffalo but the Bills are the ONLY NY State team so they should do what ever it takes to keep them here . Put the stadium at the intersection of 3 county's Niagra , Erie, & Genesse & have all 3 counties pay for the stadium instead of just one … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Cool. Although this is one of many possibilities, I'm fine with a Niagara County site and the shared Bills-Bulls practice/training facility is a nice tie in to financing from NYS. Living in Erie county, I'm fine too with Niagara county footing the new stadium bill Edited April 10, 2014 by MarkyMannn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 No No the thousands of folks that come from Jamestown, Dunkirk, Olean, Slamanca, Fredonia, Busti, Lakewood, Findley Lake, Cassadaga each week to support the Bills, plus not to mention our friends down in Warren Pa, Sugar Grove, Youngsville and even those that come from Erie Pa. Do a simple count of cars coming from the south vs from the north to RWS and do the analysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) From the article: "The critical thing here is that we all have to come together as a region to make certain that we keep the Bills here," Dyster said. "If we lose the Bills, we're all losers." Say what you will about politicians, but I am glad Senator Schumer is involved in this process. I would hate for infighting at the local level to result in losing the team. Someone at the level of US Senator can more easily step in and quell bickering between cities/towns/counties. When it comes down to it, any Western New York location is better than LA/Toronto/London/the Moon, etc. Edited April 10, 2014 by jimmyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 From the article: "The critical thing here is that we all have to come together as a region to make certain that we keep the Bills here," Dyster said. "If we lose the Bills, we're all losers." Say what you will about politicians, but I am glad Senator Schumer is involved in this process. I would hate for infighting at the local level to result in losing the team. Someone at the level of US Senator can more easily step in and quell bickering between cities/towns/counties. When it comes down to it, any Western New York location is better than LA/Toronto/London/the Moon, etc. as long as there is a camera in the vicinity, schumer will be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 as long as there is a camera in the vicinity, schumer will be around. lol, the same joke literally made about every politician ever. Like I said, say what you will about him or anyone else, the involvement of a US Senator on this stadium committee is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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