Coach Tuesday Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Other people? Many here have fallen over themselves to absolve the GM for his role in picking Rex. They have pointed squarely to Pegulas. I'm not saying I agree with this guy's opinion, but one can read it and understand his point of view, instead of dismissing it because he is a "hack". This may be the first thing I have ever read by Gleason...I mean who the F reads the Buffalo newspaper anyway? I don't give two dumps about Bucky Gleason. You haven't really shown any ability to counter his argument other than to call him a hack. It's not very persuasive. Not patient? This and other boards filled with passionate fans pouring it out 24/7, increasing annual season ticket sales, sold out stadium---depite 15+ years of mediocrity and playoff futility? Clueless assessment. Your disgust for Bills fans is, as usua,l poorly contained. Where would that be? What "serious journalistic environment" are you imagining? Every media outlet (print, broadcast, online) is FILLED with guys with such hot takes. What are you talking about? You know damn well what I'm talking about Weo. There are real journalists, and then there are the Gleasons and Sullivans. Tyler Dunne is a real journalist. Tim Graham, though thin-skinned, produces quality content. Bucky and Jerry do not. Their job is to stir the pot, to generate clicks and grab eyeballs by printing demagoguery and trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 You know damn well what I'm talking about Weo. There are real journalists, and then there are the Gleasons and Sullivans. Tyler Dunne is a real journalist. Tim Graham, though thin-skinned, produces quality content. Bucky and Jerry do not. Their job is to stir the pot, to generate clicks and grab eyeballs by printing demagoguery and trash. I don't agree on Graham but Vic Carruci is a real journalist. Sully and Gleason are now back cover tabloid writers like the NY Post and Daily News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 You know damn well what I'm talking about Weo. There are real journalists, and then there are the Gleasons and Sullivans. Tyler Dunne is a real journalist. Tim Graham, though thin-skinned, produces quality content. Bucky and Jerry do not. Their job is to stir the pot, to generate clicks and grab eyeballs by printing demagoguery and trash. Yeah well, then they are doing what they are being paid to do. And they are doing it the very same "environment" as the others that you mention. You also don't seem to differentiate between straight reporting and opinion writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 You also don't seem to differentiate between straight reporting and opinion writing. This is a distinction that eludes many in this thread. It's one that has been called out many times here but folks still don't get it. In fact, there is a lack of understanding of the media's role in general; many seem to believe that writers for the Buffalo News should be cheerleaders for the team and for the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Yeah well, then they are doing what they are being paid to do. And they are doing it the very same "environment" as the others that you mention. You also don't seem to differentiate between straight reporting and opinion writing. Oh I get the distinction. But that's not what they're doing, either. Their "opinions" are always the same - a negative slant accusing the entire organization of complete dysfunction and incompetence. Designed to stir up emotions. It's demagoguery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Oh I get the distinction. But that's not what they're doing, either. Their "opinions" are always the same - a negative slant accusing the entire organization of complete dysfunction and incompetence. Designed to stir up emotions. It's demagoguery. Well, yes. Would it make more sense for him to write a piece where he praises the hiring of Rex at this point? Should he be like Mehta? Do you know of any news organization that runs an Op-Ed page that is not meant to stir up emotion/debate/passion? I still don't think you understand what you are trying to criticize here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Well, yes. Would it make more sense for him to write a piece where he praises the hiring of Rex at this point? Should he be like Mehta? Do you know of any news organization that runs an Op-Ed page that is not meant to stir up emotion/debate/passion? I still don't think you understand what you are trying to criticize here. Remember Sullivan's "release Dareus" garbage crusade? Have you ever heard of stirring up POSITIVE emotions? Judging by your posting history, you have not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Gleason is paid to write an opinion piece. Big !@#$ing deal. I happen to agree with Gleason that it appears on the outside that there are lifers whose main objective is to preserve their jobs. The fact that they defy the odds and can't even manage to back into a playoff berth is indisputable. It should be alarming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Remember Sullivan's "release Dareus" garbage crusade? Have you ever heard of stirring up POSITIVE emotions? Judging by your posting history, you have not. If you need positive emotions in the midst of another collapsed season, go read something by "head reporter" Chris Brown. Or maybe you can read an uplifting piece by one of those other reporters you value more. Go enjoy their current positive opinion pieces. Oh, wait, there are none? Well then they must be hacks by proxy! Your attack on Gleason for not writing positively is really off point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Remember Sullivan's "release Dareus" garbage crusade? Have you ever heard of stirring up POSITIVE emotions? Judging by your posting history, you have not. Positivity about 16 years of missing the playoffs on the heel of another total disappointment of a season. Get right on it. That's what the people want to hear right now, I'm sure. Edited December 31, 2015 by FireChan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Gleason credibility was gone when he trashed the Sabres for tanking and someone found a article from a few years back where he said the Sabres should tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 If you need positive emotions in the midst of another collapsed season, go read something by "head reporter" Chris Brown. Or maybe you can read an uplifting piece by one of those other reporters you value more. Go enjoy their current positive opinion pieces. Oh, wait, there are none? Well then they must be hacks by proxy! Your attack on Gleason for not writing positively is really off point. Positivity about 16 years of missing the playoffs on the heel of another total disappointment of a season. Get right on it. That's what the people want to hear right now, I'm sure. Coming from the Sullivan and Gleason of this board, I'd say this is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Gleason credibility was gone when he trashed the Sabres for tanking and someone found a article from a few years back where he said the Sabres should tank. I linked that piece in the OP of this thread. Bucky has zero credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Coming from the Sullivan and Gleason of this board, I'd say this is about right. You see? You have no substance, no comeback. Only name calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 ONE YEAR! WTF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Coming from the Sullivan and Gleason of this board, I'd say this is about right. Rex will be great and this defense will be great! Don't be objective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I linked that piece in the OP of this thread. Bucky has zero credibility. I realize not everybody is a Sabres fan like us but they need to read his history before defending him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 I realize not everybody is a Sabres fan like us but they need to read his history before defending him. He makes his narrative up on the fly to fit a particular situation even when it contradicts his previous takes as if no one will notice. He's a journalistic joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I don't agree on Graham but Vic Carruci is a real journalist. Sully and Gleason are now back cover tabloid writers like the NY Post and Daily News. Don't forget JW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 ??????????? I was talking about the Pegula's net worth since they are the ones who own the Bills CBF The last report I saw had Pegula at $5.1 Bil. That may include assets of the two teams if sold, or not. I'm unclear as they can play with these numbers all day long. I could care less if Trump is worth $1 or $9 Bil. He's a baffoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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