Gavin in Va Beach Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) $$$1.4 Billion is a heck of a lot of scratch, and I would think it will lead to Mr. Pegula going into 'Jerry Jones' mode, at least to some extent, and explore more opportunities to bring in revenue. Renaming the stadium seems like the logical first step Edited September 9, 2014 by Gavin in Va Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Paychex Field at Ralph Wilson Memorial Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'd be totally fine if they sold the name. Rich Stadium, anyone? Has a certain ring to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'd be totally fine if they sold the name. Rich Stadium, anyone? Has a certain ring to it. Is it because Terry is rich ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I would be surprised, given Pegula's apparent sense for honor, if the current stadium was re-named anything other than Ralph Wilson Stadium. However, as the NFL has continually pushed for a new stadium, and is most likely to occur at some point in the next 9 years, *THAT* stadium's name is very much up in the air and generating naming rights does sound like a good business move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) I would be surprised, given Pegula's apparent sense for honor, if the current stadium was re-named anything other than Ralph Wilson Stadium. However, as the NFL has continually pushed for a new stadium, and is most likely to occur at some point in the next 9 years, *THAT* stadium's name is very much up in the air and generating naming rights does sound like a good business move. I agree that it would be in poor taste to do it immediately or even this season, but next season would not surprise me. Edited September 9, 2014 by Gavin in Va Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Mighty Taco Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Simple. Leave it the Ralph for now. Build a brand new stadium downtown..............sell those naming rights. Build a plaza outside with a Ralph Wilson Statue to honor his contribution to Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You gotta keep the Wilson name on it.... you can have a sponsor and do both (for example, Wilson Field at Paychex stadium, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Paychex?! Did Tom Golisano buy the Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 They could name it "Everyone in these seats is an !@#$" stadium and I'd be fine with it, as it will be in WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 What about New Era Stadium? May be you heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ralph Wilson Field at ___________ Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulfw Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Paychex Field at Ralph Wilson Memorial Stadium. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorom Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I could care less Ralph is gone.. We move on. I'm not much on sentimental stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't care who buys the naming rights and hope some company steps up. Let Pegula make some money as he over paid for the team, and thank God for El Pegul. I hope he and the state can figure out a deal for a downtown stadium, and a company stands up and buys the rights. Man it is a good week to be a Bills fan. I hope like hell there is something as one thread mentioned for Kelly and for the announcement of Pegula at the game. Can it get any better? Kelly is cancer free, Pegula gets the team, therefore talks in place for a state of the art stadium although early, we beat the Bears in their house, EJ looked sharp, the new acquisitions were so much fun to watch this weekend, and we get to SQUISH THE FISH for the Home Opener. I'm taking the boys up for the game from Tampa, so it will be so sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I could care less Ralph is gone.. We move on. I'm not much on sentimental stuff Your last sentence is redundant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The new stadium will be a brand name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I would be surprised, given Pegula's apparent sense for honor, if the current stadium was re-named anything other than Ralph Wilson Stadium. However, as the NFL has continually pushed for a new stadium, and is most likely to occur at some point in the next 9 years, *THAT* stadium's name is very much up in the air and generating naming rights does sound like a good business move. Excellent take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Simple. Leave it the Ralph for now. Build a brand new stadium downtown..............sell those naming rights. Build a plaza outside with a Ralph Wilson Statue to honor his contribution to Buffalo Sounds perfect to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunesmith Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yes it will happen. Terry Pegula will rename 'the Ralph' to honor Tom Golisano's corporation, Paychex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Wrong WNY Billionaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerNapalm Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 They can name it whatever they want to. It will still be "The Ralph". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I still always refer to it as Rich Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ralph Wilson Field at THE FRACKING Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think it needs to be named after whichever indian god we need to appease. Ralph Wilson Field at THE FRACKING Stadium. So fracking's good now? Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think it needs to be named after whichever indian god we need to appease. So fracking's good now? Cool When it pays for the Bills to stay in buffalo... yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) I wonder if a condition to the sale is that he can't re-name the stadium. Edited September 9, 2014 by JR in Pittsburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Simple. Leave it the Ralph for now. Build a brand new stadium downtown..............sell those naming rights. Build a plaza outside with a Ralph Wilson Statue to honor his contribution to Buffalo I like this plan. I think the new stadium will be located at 1 Ralph Wilson Way and be fronted by the Ralph Wilson Plaza or something along those lines. But I can see Pegula retaining the name in Mr. Wilson's honor as well. The naming rights revenue stream may not be as important to him as others. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I still always refer to it as Rich Stadium As do I although I tend to flip flop between "The Ralph" and Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think it should always be called Ralph Wilson Stadium or The Ralph. Delaware North Field at the Ralph or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I like this plan. I think the new stadium will be located at 1 Ralph Wilson Way and be fronted by the Ralph Wilson Plaza or something along those lines. But I can see Pegula retaining the name in Mr. Wilson's honor as well. The naming rights revenue stream may not be as important to him as others. GO BILLS!!! I can for sure see a Ralph Wilson Plaza with a bronze statue of ralph in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 With $1.4B after-tax dollars, I hope Mary Wilson does the right thing and buys the naming rights to any new stadium. $200m for new stadium to be called Ralph Wilson stadium for next 30-40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billshank Redemption Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I have absolutely no issue with him changing the name, its his team to do what he would like with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedGame Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Wrong WNY Billionaire. Not if the naming rights are sold to Golisano's company to finance the new stadium. Personally, I like it. Come play for the Bills and get paid. What free agent could resist us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ektin Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Bon Jovi Stadium??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 $$$1.4 Billion is a heck of a lot of scratch, and I would think it will lead to Mr. Pegula going into 'Jerry Jones' mode, at least to some extent, and explore more opportunities to bring in revenue. Renaming the stadium seems like the logical first step I don't care if they name it Pampers Stadium, as long as they never play another game in toronto. ever. We're one of the very few teams not to have sold the naming rights to our stadium, and I'm sure that chapped a lot of the other 31 Owner's asses. That meant they had to share more money with Wilson. It used to be Rich Stadium, and it actually always has been to me, I still cal it Rich Stadium for some reason. So who cares in the grand scheme of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Considering I work for Paychex... Hell yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't care if they name it Pampers Stadium, as long as they never play another game in toronto. ever. We're one of the very few teams not to have sold the naming rights to our stadium, and I'm sure that chapped a lot of the other 31 Owner's asses. That meant they had to share more money with Wilson. It used to be Rich Stadium, and it actually always has been to me, I still cal it Rich Stadium for some reason. So who cares in the grand scheme of things The only money shared is the TV money. Suites, merchandise, naming rights....all go to the individual teams. Some of that money raises the salary cap but is not split up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't care if they name it Pampers Stadium, as long as they never play another game in toronto. ever. We're one of the very few teams not to have sold the naming rights to our stadium, and I'm sure that chapped a lot of the other 31 Owner's asses. That meant they had to share more money with Wilson. It used to be Rich Stadium, and it actually always has been to me, I still cal it Rich Stadium for some reason. So who cares in the grand scheme of things I doubt those clowns in TO would have an interest in anymore games. Considering the prize is staying put in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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