PearlHowardman Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 http://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/index.ssf/2018/05/syracuse_details_118_million_in_carrier_dome_renovations_including_permanent_roo.html?__vfz=rtw_top_pages%3D9789600014006 A Buffalo Bills pre-season game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY? I always understood that the biggest obstacle to the Bills playing a pre-season game at the Carrier Dome was the lack of air conditioning. Had Syracuse, NY native Russ Brandon still be with the Bills I'm confident it could be done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Won't happen. Even with AC, the Dome is not up to NFL standards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlHowardman Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Just Jack said: Won't happen. Even with AC, the Dome is not up to NFL standards. I've heard that, too. I just don't think there would be huge modifications to allow a Buffalo Bills NFL pre-season game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Just Jack said: Won't happen. Even with AC, the Dome is not up to NFL standards. NFL needs to get over themselves. It is just a meaningless pre season game. Who cares about standards. Bears played in U of IL stadium for a year when Soldier field was redone. Vikings played in U of MN stadium for a year when new stadium was built. If NFL can play in reg season games in Mexico City and MLB can play in Puerto Rico etc etc.. it can be done. PS: and just recently on the island with no power. Using generators to light the field. I think NFL can suck it up and put up with a cramped locker room for one meaningless preseason game. If it is about production issues for TV again they can suck it up and use hand held cameras instead of cameras on dollies/rails etc etc...….to broadcast it. Edited May 15, 2018 by cba fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Do the Bills have a larger fan base in Syracuse than the Jets or Giants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, cba fan said: NFL needs to get over themselves. It is just a meaningless pre season game. Who cares about standards. Bears played in U of IL stadium for a year when Soldier field was redone. Vikings played in U of MN stadium for a year when new stadium was built. If NFL can play in reg season games in Mexico City and MLB can play in Puerto Rico etc etc.. it can be done. PS: and just recently on the island with no power. Using generators to light the field. I think NFL can suck it up and put up with a cramped locker room for one meaningless preseason game. If it is about production issues for TV again they can suck it up and use hand held cameras instead of cameras on dollies/rails etc etc...….to broadcast it. It’s more about the revenue differences. If the Bills lose 1/10 of their ticketing revenue, sponsorship revenue, goodwill with the core fans, etc...is it worth it? The answer is almost certainly no. They can’t possibly make up for that by taking a game to Syracuse. Loss of revenue + loss of goodwill isn’t necessarily something that the Bills will consider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Drunken Pygmy Goat said: Do the Bills have a larger fan base in Syracuse than the Jets or Giants? I don't meet many Jets fans personally. I feel like it's split between Bills and Giants 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peevo Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I don't get this, there's no mention of hosting any NFL product of any kind in this article. Is there even any interest in 'Cuse hosting an NFL game, regardless of team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 4 hours ago, PearlHowardman said: I've heard that, too. I just don't think there would be huge modifications to allow a Buffalo Bills NFL pre-season game. The dome to my understanding does not have the broadcast technology the NFL desires to make an NFL game possible never mind desirable. 14 minutes ago, CNY315 said: I don't meet many Jets fans personally. I feel like it's split between Bills and Giants Yep, seems to be mostly Bills or Giants fans to any degree of concentration. 14 hours ago, PearlHowardman said: http://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/index.ssf/2018/05/syracuse_details_118_million_in_carrier_dome_renovations_including_permanent_roo.html?__vfz=rtw_top_pages%3D9789600014006 A Buffalo Bills pre-season game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY? I always understood that the biggest obstacle to the Bills playing a pre-season game at the Carrier Dome was the lack of air conditioning. Had Syracuse, NY native Russ Brandon still be with the Bills I'm confident it could be done! If it were to be done it would have happened by now. I think when Ralph was still running things he would have been open to a game in Syracuse and perhaps a game played in December in what most likely would have been poor weather. But still as stated before the dome would have to have upgrades for broadcast purposes and I doubt SU would have paid for them. For the time being I don't see the Pegula's as being interested in a game down to Syracuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 14 hours ago, PearlHowardman said: http://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/index.ssf/2018/05/syracuse_details_118_million_in_carrier_dome_renovations_including_permanent_roo.html?__vfz=rtw_top_pages%3D9789600014006 A Buffalo Bills pre-season game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY? I always understood that the biggest obstacle to the Bills playing a pre-season game at the Carrier Dome was the lack of air conditioning. Had Syracuse, NY native Russ Brandon still be with the Bills I'm confident it could be done! Great! Bring back Brandon so the bills can play in Syracuse! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsdad Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 The Carrier Dome can't be any worse than Stub Hub Center 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, Peevo said: I don't get this, there's no mention of hosting any NFL product of any kind in this article. Is there even any interest in 'Cuse hosting an NFL game, regardless of team? This is a good question but it still comes down to lacking the broadcast technology and there has been no indication SU wants to invest in that. Supposedly, SU is looking to replace the dome in the next 10-20 years so it makes it less likely they will spend heavily on the dome. Then there would be the issue of territory and whether Syracuse is considered Bills territory. If the Jets chose to play a game there it would open the door for other teams to play games deep in other teams' territories and I don't think that any one NFL team wants to open the door to that. Then there is the cost of playing a home game away from the permanent facilities. Lastly, I have never heard any rumor as far as SU wanting to have an NFL game played there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 8 hours ago, Just Jack said: Won't happen. Even with AC, the Dome is not up to NFL standards. Syracuse football is not up to NCAA standards 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Saw Sir Paul there last year. First time I had been there and my impression was that the place was a dump. It was a pretty warm night so it was really warm in there that night, especially in the upper level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, PearlHowardman said: http://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/index.ssf/2018/05/syracuse_details_118_million_in_carrier_dome_renovations_including_permanent_roo.html?__vfz=rtw_top_pages%3D9789600014006 A Buffalo Bills pre-season game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY? I always understood that the biggest obstacle to the Bills playing a pre-season game at the Carrier Dome was the lack of air conditioning. Had Syracuse, NY native Russ Brandon still be with the Bills I'm confident it could be done! Are you kidding me? The stadium literally named after an HVAC Corporatation has inadequate HVAC??? Edited May 15, 2018 by Over 29 years of fanhood 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardb1952 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, Irv said: Syracuse football is not up to NCAA standards So cruel..They did beat Clemson last year, so there is that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, dhg said: Saw Sir Paul there last year. First time I had been there and my impression was that the place was a dump. It was a pretty warm night so it was really warm in there that night, especially in the upper level. Part of the renovations listed in the article are to remedy that dumpy look. 1 hour ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Are you kidding me? The stadium literally named after an HVAC Corporatation has inadequate HVAC??? Inadequate? Try none. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 10 hours ago, Just Jack said: Won't happen. Even with AC, the Dome is not up to NFL standards. I doubt Mexico City is either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Tell me again why the Bills have to go to their ‘fans’ as opposed to the ‘fans’ making a trip to go to the Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 10 hours ago, Just Jack said: Won't happen. Even with AC, the Dome is not up to NFL standards. Neither is preseason football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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