Niagara Dude Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: John WawrowVerified account @john_wawrow 34s35 seconds ago More ¶ ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) _ A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills and Sabres president Russ Brandon is leaving his post in a major shake-up made by the teams' owners, Terry and Kim Pegula. Edit: http://buffalonews.com/2018/05/01/russ-brandon-resigns-from-bills-sabres-after-internal-investigation/ Russ Brandon has resigned as managing partner and president of the Pegula sports empire. Kim Pegula has taken over as president. The move comes after Pegula Sports and Entertainment conducted an internal investigation into Brandon's workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, two sources told The Buffalo News. Kim Pegula on Friday informed Brandon an internal investigation was being conducted. Two sources with knowledge of the investigation said it was triggered by allegations of inappropriate relationships with female employees. When confronted by Kim Pegula, the sources said, Brandon denied any such relationships, but the investigation indicated he was deceitful about that and other job-related issues that were uncovered. The least of his problems will be losing his job, i am sure his wife is speaking with her lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Kim can undoubtedly handle this role. The question I have is who will they bring in to lead the stadium effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Greywolf said: Some guys always think they're untouchable. I thought he had the opposite problem? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) One last thing to add if people think that the Bills business operations are in a better place now, they aren’t. Russ Brandon is a very well-respected president (for the work that he does not his extra curriculars). This isn’t a celebration. What PSE should do IMO is forget Kim learning on the job. She isn’t qualified to do it. They should plug Dave Wheat into that role and things will flow smoothly. He’s not nearly as charismatic or politically connected as Russ but he’s bright and creative. He doesn’t need to be the face. He needs to be the guy behind the scenes making crucial decisions. He is an execution guy. That would be what I would do. Edited May 1, 2018 by Kirby Jackson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Greywolf said: Frankly, I have no reason to doubt that Kim Pegula is not up to the task, especially considering her predecessors weren't exactly setting the world on fire. Georgia Frontiere has heard your point of view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: This puts Kim’s “best weekend ever” tweet into a whole new light ....and I'll reply with the same pic of Kim. 1 hour ago, TheTruthHurts said: Russ leaked the Allen tweets. Now that is the best "conspiracy" post of the thread. Well done. 1 hour ago, Rob's House said: What's the point of working by the water if you can't fish off the company dock? Fished off the dock for many years but always with a "catch and release" policy. Edited May 1, 2018 by ColoradoBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 ......can’t say I’m surprised. Anyone who has any sympathy for this piece of shite, just remember when he used to call all of us “bad fans” cause we didn’t always go to the December games when the were clearly out of playoff contention, it was sometimes bitterly cold and we had real bad teams on the field. Bad fans?......who’s looking like the bad one now, Russ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I look good standing next to Amy Schumer, that has to count for something right? ...just stop....compared to her or her dopey uncle, you're on the cover of Men's Magazine next month........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 minute ago, horned dogs said: Every now and then it's just fun to sit back and watch these threads. All kinds of reinforcement of what you already thought you knew. Yah. I don’t like Russ mostly because everyone else said he was involved in some things that he shouldn’t have been which i really have no idea about. Apparently he like to have sex with women and even though I don’t know if it was consensual or not I feel like I should also be mad about this. I’m glad he lost his job mostly because of how he looks, doesn’t he look like such a weasel? I don’t like him and I’m mad at him but what makes me happy is Kim Pegula becoming the president of the football team that I love. I can be 100% sure that she already knows more than Russ, she won’t meddle or manipulate situations, she will let the football guys do football things. I do understand that she may want to meet with certain players before the draft and then hold occasional player only meetings but she’s most likely just helping them with their retirement plans and health benefits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: One last thing to add if people think that the Bills business operations are in a better place now, they aren’t. Russ Brandon is a very well-respected president (for the work that he does not his extra curriculars). This isn’t a celebration. What PSE should do IMO is forget Kim speculated being over her head. They should plug Dave Wheat into that role and things will flow smoothly. He’s not nearly as charismatic or politically connected as Russ but he’s bright and creative. He doesn’t need to be the face. He needs to be the guy behind the scenes making crucial decisions. He is an execution guy. That would be what I did. Possibly a little less “charisma” is a good thing? Good to know they have someone on staff who could step in. You want well rounded, but you also want “not a friggin’ idiot!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, N.Y. Orangeman said: Kim can undoubtedly handle this role. The question I have is who will they bring in to lead the stadium effort. They need to fire director of football operations, someone to watch over and report to Kim and Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I love the fact that the Pegulas made no mention of Russ or his 20-year tenure in their statement. They must be disgusted with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, Augie said: Possibly a little less “charisma” is a good thing? Good to know they have someone on staff who could step in. You want well rounded, but you also want “not a friggin’ idiot!” Dave Wheat would be a nice change of pace. He will be a much more behind the scenes guy but is pretty strong IMO. He’s young too. He’s probably in his mid-40’s but has been a senior level executive there for a decade and a half. He was fast tracked because he’s sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Aww ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyjazz Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: This puts Kim’s “best weekend ever” tweet into a whole new light Lol first thing that came to my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: Aww ****! This decision isn’t going to be popular inside that building. It was necessary though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Anyone concerned about the problematic power structure between Terry, the owner, and the new president? TP better watch out. It may be the Buffalo Kim's by 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Aww ****! Shady working hard on that trade! 17 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: Intriguing! Tells us more. All I'll say is very educational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Dave Wheat would be a nice change of pace. He will be a much more behind the scenes guy but is pretty strong IMO. He’s young too. He’s probably in his mid-40’s but has been a senior level executive there for a decade and a half. He was fast tracked because he’s sharp. Lots of young up and comers can grow together. Good info, we’ll wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) Creep Edited May 1, 2018 by bobobonators 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: I love the fact that the Pegulas made no mention of Russ or his 20-year tenure in their statement. They must be disgusted with him. Usually they thank Russ for all that he has done for the franchise and wish him well in the future, we accepted his resignation after detectives showed him pics of him screwing employees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Commonsense said: Yah. I don’t like Russ mostly because everyone else said he was involved in some things that he shouldn’t have been which i really have no idea about. Apparently he like to have sex with women and even though I don’t know if it was consensual or not I feel like I should also be mad about this. I’m glad he lost his job mostly because of how he looks, doesn’t he look like such a weasel? I don’t like him and I’m mad at him but what makes me happy is Kim Pegula becoming the president of the football team that I love. I can be 100% sure that she already knows more than Russ, she won’t meddle or manipulate situations, she will let the football guys do football things. I do understand that she may want to meet with certain players before the draft and then hold occasional player only meetings but she’s most likely just helping them with their retirement plans and health benefits. It is all very educational, both about Russ and some of 2BD posters. LOL Russ is that you? Edited May 1, 2018 by horned dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadLandsMeanie Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Lurker said: Is the irony of how Kim got to be Mrs. Pegula lost on anyone today? That, was a 4 Star brilliant post. It didn't cross my mind at all. Well done Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Aww ****! But....not in THAT way..... Lots of people loving on Russ. A few too many, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 minute ago, BadLandsMeanie said: That, was a 4 Star brilliant post. It didn't cross my mind at all. Well done Sir! Did Kim work for Terry at any point and time (work wise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Augie said: But....not in THAT way..... Lots of people loving on Russ. A few too many, apparently. His mistake was taking the term Head Office literally. Edited May 1, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Lurker said: How so? Remember Rex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 "The OBD" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Russ Brandon's theme song in my head anytime I hear about him from now on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosen-not-Chosen Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 How much you want to bet eventually the allegations will be proven false, levied by some triggered 3rd wave feminist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills of Boston Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 My least favorite person in sports hands down. Been waiting for this day for a decade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Not sure if already posted but this says the affair with the employee was found out about at the winter classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Listening to WGR with Bulldog hearing from people who say that there will be much more coming out about this. People he's hearing from are not surprised by this despite Brandon's response to Benigni. Wake me 'GR is a source of information rather than flatulence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 What a slime ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Did Kim work for Terry at any point and time (work wise) Yes. And she got her job after meeting him as a waitress. Really tough to get from A to B there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, jmc12290 said: Yes. And she got her job after meeting him as a waitress. Really tough to get from A to B there. I see....so Terry owned the establishment that Kim was working in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rosen-not-Chosen said: How much you want to bet eventually the allegations will be proven false, levied by some triggered 3rd wave feminist... I’ll book that bet for you... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 minute ago, John from Riverside said: I see....so Terry owned the establishment that Kim was working in? He owned the company he hired her at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, John from Riverside said: I see....so Terry owned the establishment that Kim was working in? No. It's a stupid comparison. We still don't know what Brandon was doing exactly, whereas Kim Pegula met Terry when she was a waitress working at a restaurant that Pegula visited. I guess he asked her out and the rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosen-not-Chosen Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I wonder if the women gets to keep her job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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