Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I really don't much about her business skills and am not trying to say she can't do it but is Kim qualified to be president? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) What is a president? Once someone can explain that then I might be able to explain how Russ Brandon’s former BOSS can also do Russ Brandon’s former job. Edited May 2, 2018 by MAJBobby 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Probably not as qualified as many others, but when you are married to the owner, mistakes while in training will be tolerated...a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthNYfan Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Was Russ qualified? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 No, not from a business perspective, not from a football or hockey perspective. Of course, being married to the billionaire who owns both teams changes a few things, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Lets just hope she is smart enough to listen to the sports business people she has working under her rather than thinking she knows it all. I am hopeful she will act this way, but cannot, of course, be certain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News said other ex-player hockey presidents were "laughing" at Kim Pegula's promotion. Well Russ was equally qualified to be a hockey president as Kim. EDIT: Harrington deleted the tweet. Edited May 2, 2018 by PromoTheRobot 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just now, bills_fan said: Lets just hope she is smart enough to listen to the sports business people she has working under her rather than thinking she knows it all. I am hopeful she will act this way, but cannot, of course, be certain. So what she has been doing already? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I guess qualified for what? We don't have a job description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just now, Mike in Horseheads said: I guess qualified for what? We don't have a job description. Exactly. Alot of people asking about qualifications of a Job they wont even describe. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just now, PromoTheRobot said: Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News said other ex-player hockey presidents were "laughing" at Kim Pegula's promotion. Well Russ was equally qualified to be a hockey president as Kim. I’d like to laugh, but it makes me want to cry instead. The Pegula’s have done little right during their time as owners of the Bills, and to a much greater extent, the Sabres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: No, not from a business perspective, not from a football or hockey perspective. Of course, being married to the billionaire who owns both teams changes a few things, however. Not that it matters, but being a president of the club should have no impact on the football or hockey perspective. I think that was part of the problem with Russ. He thought he knew the game(s) as well as the business side of it and had to always make sure his voice was heard. I don't know much other than she has a communications degree. What she has been involved in since they bought the sabres to now could probably be figured but I'm not really concerned about her trying to manage rosters or impose her will on the coaches and GMs. Edited May 2, 2018 by The Wiz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Don't worry. I understand David Culley will be taking her under his wing as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Probably not as qualified as many others, but when you are married to the owner, mistakes while in training will be tolerated...a lot. We have a good thing going here, I just don't want things to go off course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Russ didn’t do a whole lot with football or hockey operations other than delegate. I think the she’ll do ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: I’d like to laugh, but it makes me want to cry instead. The Pegula’s have done little right during their time as owners of the Bills, and to a much greater extent, the Sabres. The "right-est" thing they have done is keep the Bills in Buffalo. That is a BIG right to me and pretty much makes me tolerate anything else while they learn. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, bills_fan said: Lets just hope she is smart enough to listen to the sports business people she has working under her rather than thinking she knows it all. I am hopeful she will act this way, but cannot, of course, be certain. This were I am at. I don't want her near the football side and just focus on the business side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Mike Harrington equals an old scout.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, K-9 said: Don't worry. I understand David Culley will be taking her under his wing as well. Who is he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: We have a good thing going here, I just don't want things to go off course. Seamless transition. None of the folks running the respective football and hockey operations are impacted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The NFL sells itself...let your football people do their jobs, put a winning team on the field and try to make the game day experience fun.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just now, Buffalo Barbarian said: Who is he ? He's the QB coach who is going to single handedly prevent Josh Allen from improving and reaching his potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News said other ex-player hockey presidents were "laughing" at Kim Pegula's promotion. Well Russ was equally qualified to be a hockey president as Kim. EDIT: Harrington deleted the tweet. These guys are a joke, believe me I've known a couple. Typically these guys end up getting promoted through the "old" boy network way more than other professional sports. And, many of them barely finished high school. I know one guy in particular that was dumber than a box rocks and he ended up after retiring from playing ,being given the job. Some of them go right from the ice to the GM job and onward. Edited May 2, 2018 by horned dogs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Absolutely. Maybe the best president in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The President doesn't get mad. The President gets upset. When the President gets upset it is someone else's job to get mad. I think it's great that Kimmy is taking the reigns and I am confident she has met the qualifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Exactly. Alot of people asking about qualifications of a Job they wont even describe. Capable of accepting a lot of money yearly for polishing a turd and grabbing ass. Must have 10 years experiences. Knowledge of incognito mode is preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Obviously, the answer is "no." Also, before the other thread was locked, I didn't get a chance to thank the person ("colin") who chimed in by saying that Kim P. is where she is today because SHE "slept with the boss" way back when. IF they forced RB out because he was having a CONSENSUAL relationship with a coworker, the irony & hypocrisy would be notable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Probably not as qualified as many others, but when you are married to the owner, mistakes while in training will be tolerated...a lot. ...surround her with good people.....an executive is only as good as their supporting staff...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just now, John in Jax said: Obviously, the answer is "no." Also, before the other thread was locked, I didn't get a chance to thank the person ("colin") who chimed in by saying that Kim P. is where she is today because SHE "slept with the boss" way back when. IF they forced RB out because he was having a CONSENSUAL relationship with a coworker, the irony & hypocrisy would be notable. Really it is Obviously No. cool list the job requirements. Because obviously you know 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Malone Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Its as about hiring the right people which is what they are doing anyway. Even if she maynot be russ needed to go anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 It's their money and they aren't rich from stupidity. I'm sure she is just an interim at the position and they will hire someone else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Nope, but it doesn’t mean that she won’t do a good job. Powerful positions around the world are filled by people who aren’t technically qualified for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: I’d like to laugh, but it makes me want to cry instead. The Pegula’s have done little right during their time as owners of the Bills, and to a much greater extent, the Sabres. Yeah! Well, except for keeping the Bills (at least) in Buffalo and them getting to the playoffs in just their 3rd full season of ownership. But other than that, they've done nothing right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metbill Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I look at it in comparison to our division rivals. Would any of the other 3 East teams seriously consider her for the same position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 minute ago, H2o said: It's their money and they aren't rich from stupidity. I'm sure she is just an interim at the position and they will hire someone else. In all honestly, I hope they hire someone for each part (pse, sabres, bills). I couldn't imagine the amount of work required to run one of those positions let alone all three. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 19 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News said other ex-player hockey presidents were "laughing" at Kim Pegula's promotion. Well Russ was equally qualified to be a hockey president as Kim. EDIT: Harrington deleted the tweet. Yep, just like the cowardly piece o poo he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 She can only be here 6 months out of the year to qualify for the tax break they get for residing in Florida. I'd have to believe at some point that will be an issue. I'm really glad Russ is out but I feel the same with Kim as President of both, those positions should be filled with qualified people imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Doc said: Yeah! Well, except for keeping the Bills (at least) in Buffalo and them getting to the playoffs in just their 3rd full season of ownership. But other than that, they've done nothing right. I guess hiring that buffoon Rex was just a tiny misstep? Also, I stated that their screwups have been much greater on the Sabres side. PS How much goodwill do they get for keeping the teams here? They were going nowhere. Edited May 2, 2018 by LabattBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Heh? A CEO does not get down into the nittie grittie. They don't have to know that this guy did 37 lifts and this guy only 32. They delegate that work and set general directions. They set objectives and set teams to work towards them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Malone Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 minute ago, LabattBlue said: I guess hiring that buffoon Rex was just a tiny misstep? Also, I stated that their screwups have been much greater on the Sabres side. No owner is perfect. How many coaches did RW hire that didn't work out. They also hired the guy who got us to the playoffs. Now the sabres...ill give ya that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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