BuffaloRush Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 minute ago, LikeIGiveADarn said: This sounds like Russ was cheating on the wifey and lied to cover it up to Kim. Kim asked him to resign for not disclosing an interoffice romance. I was thinking along these same lines initially, but I don’t think this was the reason he was fired. From what Graham said, this “misconduct” triggered a larger internal investigation on Russ overall and they did not like what they found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 The NFL will find the Bills guilty in some way for what Russ did. The penalty will be The Bills have to build a new stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, May Day 10 said: Or our owners It's one of the things I thought about soon after... In this climate these things blow up into epic controversies overnight. Let's hope they did everything right in this matter. Richardson was a well-respected, old guard owner who had a heart transplant and was a nice story. Then it was all over in like a week. So I'm a bit nervous. Granted, he was the owner and there was a long pattern of behavior, but Russ being so high up opens up some issues that could be problematic. Edited May 3, 2018 by TheFunPolice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 9 hours ago, ScottLaw said: NFL going to give him the death penalty? ...here's the real kicker...him and Goodell are best buddies and he even had an opportunity to go work at NFL NYC headquarters....didn't want to commute with young kids....think that option may be off the table now (COUGH)?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 9 hours ago, BadLandsMeanie said: No they would not. Only obligated if there is more to it than what we have been told. This is really twisted up now! Why? Because Brandon's brother is the team lawyer! Wow what a predicament. They must have more than one guy as internal legal counsel, with a company that size. If so they would recuse his brother from representing them in anything related to Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 8 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: I believe it was Russ Brandon that leaked the audio of the Owners Meeting to the NY Times. Pegula was featured heavily in it, and who would be in a better position to catch Pegula's voice than the guy sitting right next to him. And we know Russ was there with Terry. He is a leaker and manipulator, and this would fall right in line with what he did to Whaley and Marrone, and Whaley and Rex. Leaking the audio could be part of the unexplained “other” infractions. It would also prompt an NFL investigation, but not an NHL investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 6 hours ago, Lurker said: Pretty slanderous stuff here. Better add, "a lot of people believe..." Guy on message board gets sued for slander? Pretty sure it would be happening all over the country if it was a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB12 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Cannot wait for more specifics to come in, so the public can actually see where the NFL and NHL stands on the issue(s) ....just seems lots of CYA dynamics are in play here.... such a shame that all anyone really cares to do is to protect their brand at all cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_with_it Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, QB12 said: Cannot wait for more specifics to come in, so the public can actually see where the NFL and NHL stands on the issue(s) ....just seems lots of CYA dynamics are in play here.... such a shame that all anyone really cares to do is to protect their brand at all cost. Russ should have thought about protecting his brand. You are responsible for your actions. No one else is. Always remember that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 The NFL's not going to do anything about this. Unless there's video. Then they'll have him killed. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 minute ago, DC Tom said: The NFL's not going to do anything about this. Unless there's video. Then they'll have him killed. Or.......fine him to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Just now, fansince88 said: Or.......fine him to death. He "resigned." He no longer has any relationship with the club or the league. They have no authority to fine him. Wouldn't stop Goodell, of course. And it wouldn't stop people from insisting it's the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB12 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Couldn't agree more Bill-with-It, thus up vote on previous page. Edited May 3, 2018 by QB12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 minute ago, DC Tom said: He "resigned." He no longer has any relationship with the club or the league. They have no authority to fine him. Wouldn't stop Goodell, of course. And it wouldn't stop people from insisting it's the right thing to do. I personally think it is a joke that this is going this far. If the PSE hasnt pressed charges or the victims have not then just move on. The mans tarnished his record. Nuff IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I think we will find the NFL in light of the accusations of workplace romance/ harassment perhaps . If they be true and what do the Bills have in place as support for any subjected to harassment. Making Mrs Pegula President President gives in a person someone who would have a ear to such problems and do something about it. It was a short while ago the Dallas Mavericks and Mark Cuban went through such . Many claiming Cuban as head should have known. The apparence of wring doing the NFL does not need and do need be assured all is in place that work place harassment does not occur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Terry and Kim Pegula turned to attorneys in Pittsburgh to conduct the investigation that helped lead to Russ Brandon's resignation as managing partner and president of their sports franchises and other aspects of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, three sources told The Buffalo News. “The Pegulas’ personal attorney spearheaded the investigation,” said a former Buffalo Bills administrator with knowledge of the situation. Having investigations handled by outside attorneys is not uncommon in the business world, but the situation was particularly sensitive in this case. Gregg Brandon, Russ’ brother, is executive vice president and general counsel for Pegula Sports and Entertainment. Gregg Brandon is expected to remain with the organization, a Bills source said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 An inside source told me what the punishment will be. Fifteen yards unsportsmanlike on #55. Automatic first down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Gregg Brandon needs to be fired now. Son of a !@#$ing B word, just when you think you got rid of the !@#$ing weasel another pops up!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTheRockpile Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 1 hour ago, DC Tom said: Unless there's video. Then they'll have him killed. That is after they post it on Pornhub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 11 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I think you're right. Something big might be coming. Maybe something along the lines of Brandon promising something to a woman if she accepts his advancements. He hit on Terry. More than once Mrs Pegula caught wind of it. Terry caved under her scrutiny. Kim said pick one of us , i won't play second fiddle.. Kim is now President. 41 minutes ago, QB Bills said: An inside source told me what the punishment will be. Fifteen yards unsportsmanlike on #55. Automatic first down. Obviously ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaista2k Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Was Brandon the leaker of the Allen tweets? Maybe he was trying to save us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Vic Carucci reported that the NFL will determine if any action should be taken regarding the termination of Russia Brandon. What action could the NFL take against the Bills? They handled the the situation themselves. This has the feeling of an NCAA ingestion. Do you believe any action by the NFL against the Bills is justifiable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Don't worry. Robert Mueller will get to the bottom of it... 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbossman2 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 11 minutes ago, longtimebillsfan said: What action could the NFL take against the Bills? They handled the the situation themselves. This has the feeling of an NCAA ingestion. Do you believe any action by the NFL against the Bills is justifiable? Theoretically, they could take action if the Bills were aware of this situation for an extended period of time and did nothing or if Brandon took retaliatory action. The laws and penalties around hostile work environments are pretty severe to ensure that organizations take allegations seriously. This is why most organizations have zero tolerance policies in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Title 10/10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Nice thread. Maybe it’ll be better than the same exact thread already posted yesterday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 16 minutes ago, Lurker said: Don't worry. Robert Mueller will get to the bottom of it... Special prosecutor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 CYOA I don't think it has anything to do with the Pegulas decision. It is likely an attempt to protect the NFL against any potential lawsuit from the "victim". It is ALWAYS about the $$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, JMF2006 said: Special prosecutor? I wonder how many people will actually notice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 In before merge... Always wanted to say that. Dunno why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 21 minutes ago, NewEra said: Nice thread. Maybe it’ll be better than the same exact thread already posted yesterday morning This thread is better. It brings in the Russian angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I sense that someone is creating a "Russia Russ" username right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 9:07 AM, CountDorkula said: There has got to be more to the story than just an affair. The NFL would not get involved for just that, Would they? apparently they were caught playing paddycake On 5/3/2018 at 9:05 AM, ScottLaw said: NFL going to give him the death penalty? Terry and Kim should tell Goodell to frack off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Waiting impatiently for much added info. to come out on this whole thing. It's not really coming. Would be cool if someone in WNY actually did some reporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Damn Russians! Always playing dirty games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Freaking Russians messing with everyone and everything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 On 2018-05-03 at 9:09 AM, Royale with Cheese said: I think you're right. Something big might be coming. Maybe something along the lines of Brandon promising something to a woman if she accepts his advancements. The problem might well have been that the 'something big' might not have been as big as Brandon perceived it to be... Someone should call the White House. Brandon has any of a number of traits that this administration might find useful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 12:45 PM, rafter said: The league might be looking into if any other team executives were aware of this and allowed it to continue. They or the franchise would be subject to punishment. If anyone had information it would be Jim Overdorf; they worked closely together and if there were any bribes paid to keep someone silent it would have been paid by him. On 5/3/2018 at 2:11 PM, BuffaloRush said: I was thinking along these same lines initially, but I don’t think this was the reason he was fired. From what Graham said, this “misconduct” triggered a larger internal investigation on Russ overall and they did not like what they found. Evidently he lied about it when they had concrete proof of it hence firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 9:35 AM, JoeF said: Absentee owner in Ralph who had a 100% faith in him and then he was the only one with executive knowledge when the Pegulas bought the team. This is logical timing for an exit but it's sad it ends seemingly in scandal... I've been in that situation; new CEO wanted all her own people, but since they were all new and didn't know how the company operated, I had leverage to negotiate a nice long term exit. Par for the course when regime change happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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