3rdand12 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 well, when that happens, I'll be sure to get all bent out of shape again for changing it I'm sure. I hope so. I look forward to these moments together. I wonder if they're going to get ralph a flat brim? I am sure he is already hooked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That Tim Hortons thing really burns my bottom though. It gives you toasty buns -- just like Tim Horton's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 It gives you toasty buns -- just like Tim Horton's? damn fine work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racecitybills Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Its a New Era - Thought maybe the nattering nabobs of negativity would take a few hours to unleash some more great positivity- Wrong again- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I agree, the giant ad is terrible. I like the NEF sign above it just fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 I agree, the giant ad is terrible. I like the NEF sign above it just fine though.ill go along with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 the sign is the least of our problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 the sign is the least of our problemsproblem A has nothing to do with problem B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Mrags should go? Is that the proper poll option here? Just have him change his menstrual rags for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 name isn't the issue. The cheap overnight signage is. how often do people really look at that signage? And do they just sit and stare at it? It's not a big deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 great INput. Go tweet somethingFunny. I don't know why the in crowd can't leave the modding to the mods. It is a bit sad that welcome to Ralph Wilson stadium is replaced by a billboard. But so it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 how often do people really look at that signage? And do they just sit and stare at it? It's not a big deal to me. if people didn't look at it, they wouldn't put anything there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yes, sad and pathetic. Just because 'this is what is done" in the NFL does not make it the right thing to do or a classy move. If the company wants to sell things and also enhance its image it should incorporate Ralph Wilson's name into the stadium's name: Ralph Wilson New Era Stadium ? A bit more classy, and more logical too. If not, shame on the Pegulas for this move and on New Era too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yes, sad and pathetic. Just because 'this is what is done" in the NFL does not make it the right thing to do or a classy move. If the company wants to sell things and also enhance its image it should incorporate Ralph Wilson's name into the stadium's name: Ralph Wilson New Era Stadium ? A bit more classy, and more logical too. If not, shame on the Pegulas for this move and on New Era too. They built the guy a statue. What stadiums are named after the owners in any sport? There are some (like Lambeau) but a team is foolish to forsake $3-$5M a year (whatever the number was) just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Like the name of the field. The sign is weak. Hopefully just temporary until they get a better one. Would like to see a Bills player in action on the sign. Maybe Sammy catching a pass. Right now it looks like you're walking into a giant oversized Bills store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 if people didn't look at it, they wouldn't put anything there. not really, it's more the mention it gets during games that is the payoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 They built the guy a statue. What stadiums are named after the owners in any sport? There are some (like Lambeau) but a team is foolish to forsake $3-$5M a year (whatever the number was) just because. Again, just because this is done doesn't make it right. The fact is the stadium is named after the founder and should retain that name. No football in this town without Ralph. I am less likely to buy the goods of New Era if his name is not part of this stadium. Makes sense from a community point of view and for the company to include his name. So, why not done? Answer: because others have not done so. Poor reason. No class without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yes, sad and pathetic. Just because 'this is what is done" in the NFL does not make it the right thing to do or a classy move. If the company wants to sell things and also enhance its image it should incorporate Ralph Wilson's name into the stadium's name: Ralph Wilson New Era Stadium ? A bit more classy, and more logical too. If not, shame on the Pegulas for this move and on New Era too. Facts: -- Ralph named the stadium after himself when the Rich Foods deal expired; how classy is that? -- Ralph continued to preside over his personal memorial until 2012 when he finally gave the go ahead to sell the naming rights -- Pegula chose not to pursue a naming rights deal during his first year of ownership out of respect for Ralph -- Once they did pursue a deal, they didn't sell out for the most money, they targeted a locally-owned, nearly 100-year-old business that is already affiliated with the NFL -- completely illogical! -- What other owners have their names associated with their teams' stadiums? I just don't understand people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yes, sad and pathetic. Just because 'this is what is done" in the NFL does not make it the right thing to do or a classy move. If the company wants to sell things and also enhance its image it should incorporate Ralph Wilson's name into the stadium's name: Ralph Wilson New Era Stadium ? A bit more classy, and more logical too. If not, shame on the Pegulas for this move and on New Era too. this is an entirely different issue I have than what this thread was meant to be about. I agree 100% with this. New Era Field at Ralph Wilson Stadium would be a good option. Something like that. But I won't take away from that too much. It's a new owner and a new naming deal, I get it was going to happen eventually. I just don't like the cheesy billboard they chose for the front door. It looks cheap at the very least. A serious kind of signage would have been good. You don't see MetLife, or Gilette Stadium with a cheap overnight billboard wallpaper advertisement on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 the thread that keeps on giving. an instant classic. I give it two thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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