BuffaloBillsForever Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Ralph is probably rolling over in his grave right now. Pegula should be ashamed of himself as well. For someone who is such a pansy when he talks about his teams and his town, sure sells out like a B word. Ralph Wilson is the one that should be ashamed. Wilson cried poor about revenues, threatening to move the Bills and scammed/scarred bills fans into buying season tickets over the last two decades but he didn't do the one thing that was easiest for him to help maximize revenues in a small market - selling the naming rights. Pegula selling the naming rights to new era is the smartest thing a bills owner has done in the past 20 years. Edited August 18, 2016 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 if you can build a $700 million business on baseball caps you are entitled to atrocious signsi respect that answer. I still think it's a horrible sign for the front door to the stadium. But I do respect that. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Shame he doesn't like you. why so cantankerous?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ralph Wilson is the one that should be ashamed. Wilson cried poor about revenues, threatening to move the Bills and scammed/scarred bills fans into buying season tickets over the last two decades but he didn't do the one thing that was easiest for him to help maximize revenues in a small market - selling the naming rights. Pegula selling the naming rights to new era is the smartest thing a bills owner has done in the past 20 years. selling the naming rights isn't my issue. A horrible advertisement as a stadium me is my issue. Looks cheesy IMO. Like a highway billboard IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 In my opinion it makes the bills more legit.....everyone knows who New Era is.....and they are identified with sports Buffalo (and as a fan of whom has NEVER gotten closer then Cape Cod MA) has often been identified with "small market, are they even a part of new york, shoudnt they be a part of Canada, its always cold, you hear the old stupid sayings" Well New Era is NOT small market.....but the nice thing is it IS based out of the Buffalo Area So its all about a community thing.....lifting each other up by the boot straps. I love it.....Go bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 This would have worked for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 In my opinion it makes the bills more legit.....everyone knows who New Era is.....and they are identified with sports Buffalo (and as a fan of whom has NEVER gotten closer then Cape Cod MA) has often been identified with "small market, are they even a part of new york, shoudnt they be a part of Canada, its always cold, you hear the old stupid sayings" Well New Era is NOT small market.....but the nice thing is it IS based out of the Buffalo Area So its all about a community thing.....lifting each other up by the boot straps. I love it.....Go bills name isn't the issue. The cheap overnight signage is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 why so cantankerous?.. Dude, I'm joking around. He's the one with the short fused overreaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 #learnhowtonotbesuchadouchyidiotthatthinkshesmuchcoolerthaneveryoneelsedoes Is that really the final revision, or just one of many that will be shown? and gee whiz ! You get overheated about stuff sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Edited August 18, 2016 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 he probabaly just doesn't like douchbags. Can't blame him I so love name calling. its really awesome. I never got the hang of it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Everybody sees that sign whether entering or driving by the stadium. Why not show the latest selection. It looks like a billboard because it is. This is just the first step in a multi level marketing campaign. This partnership will be good for both the Bills and New Era as well as the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I get it, you just paid millions for the naming rights. But you are really going to stand there and replace the front door of the stadium with the former deceased owners name with a stupid advertisement for hats? You couldn't come up with some sort of decent logo, signage. Instead it looks like a stupid billboard off the 190. Ralph is probably rolling over in his grave right now. Pegula should be ashamed of himself as well. For someone who is such a pansy when he talks about his teams and his town, sure sells out like a B word. Dude its a freaking business! Get a life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I dislike all corporate stadium names. All stadiums should be named after the team. Bills Stadium, Jets Stadium etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That Tim Hortons thing really burns my bottom though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 name isn't the issue. The cheap overnight signage is. The signage is not permanent. I sure they will be changing it frequently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 The signage is not permanent. I sure they will be changing it frequentlywell, when that happens, I'll be sure to get all bent out of shape again for changing it I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The signage is not permanent. I sure they will be changing it frequently Im getting visions of Ralph's statue coming to life in the evening and making a mess of things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 From a branding standpoint I thought that it was pretty good. They stayed true to their brand that is recognized around the world and tied it into the Bills. You would never see Mercedes-Benz use a square to promote their brand or Nike a diamond. They have built these brands up over many, many years and they don't want you to have to figure out who it is. New Era is the most famous cap company in the world. They are going to keep their brand message and marks the same in all advertising. LOOK! I found a post that was on topic and made sense! In my opinion it makes the bills more legit.....everyone knows who New Era is.....and they are identified with sports Buffalo (and as a fan of whom has NEVER gotten closer then Cape Cod MA) has often been identified with "small market, are they even a part of new york, shoudnt they be a part of Canada, its always cold, you hear the old stupid sayings" Well New Era is NOT small market.....but the nice thing is it IS based out of the Buffalo Area So its all about a community thing.....lifting each other up by the boot straps. I love it.....Go bills ....so lightning can hit the same spot twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Im getting visions of Ralph's statue coming to life in the evening and making a mess of things.... I wonder if they're going to get ralph a flat brim? Edited August 18, 2016 by SWATeam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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