billsfan5121 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 My cousin just informed me that Bruce Smith will be at the opening of a new Dick’s Sporting Goods in Willow Lawn in Richmond on July 15th. A couple things here. 1. I don’t do Twitter or anything like that, and I live about 40 miles north, so I have no way to confirm this, so if it’s not true, please feel free to delete this post and excuse my old fashioned lack of social media use that provides everyone with info! 2. Just wanted to put this out there so that if true, any fellow Bills fans from Virginia will know so they can have the opportunity to check it out and meet him. I can’t decide if I’ll be going or not. I’m not the type to go following superstars around and ask for autographs, and my kids are a little too young to care. It is my birthday though so that would be a cool experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, billsfan5121 said: My cousin just informed me that Bruce Smith will be at the opening of a new Dick’s Sporting Goods in Willow Lawn in Richmond on July 15th. A couple things here. 1. I don’t do Twitter or anything like that, and I live about 40 miles north, so I have no way to confirm this, so if it’s not true, please feel free to delete this post and excuse my old fashioned lack of social media use that provides everyone with info! 2. Just wanted to put this out there so that if true, any fellow Bills fans from Virginia will know so they can have the opportunity to check it out and meet him. I can’t decide if I’ll be going or not. I’m not the type to go following superstars around and ask for autographs, and my kids are a little too young to care. It is my birthday though so that would be a cool experience. If true, go. I'm too old to fish for autographs, but those 90s Bills were a big part of my childhood. Having the opportunity to simply thank them for the memories they provided and talk some football is enough for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan5121 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 26 minutes ago, Drunken Pygmy Goat said: If true, go. I'm too old to fish for autographs, but those 90s Bills were a big part of my childhood. Having the opportunity to simply thank them for the memories they provided and talk some football is enough for me. Valid point. I’ll probably end up going. It’s not too often anything Bills related happens around here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, billsfan5121 said: Valid point. I’ll probably end up going. It’s not too often anything Bills related happens around here. You should go, based on the enthusiasm I am seeing in your posts for this event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan5121 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Fadingpain said: You should go, based on the enthusiasm I am seeing in your posts for this event. I’m thinking I will. It’s only an hour drive, and my brother lives in Richmond so it’s not like I’m driving an hour for a 10 minute thing. I just want to find a way to confirm. It’s tough nowadays without social media. Not sure where my cousin heard this. Maybe on the radio or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, billsfan5121 said: I’m thinking I will. It’s only an hour drive, and my brother lives in Richmond so it’s not like I’m driving an hour for a 10 minute thing. I just want to find a way to confirm. It’s tough nowadays without social media. Not sure where my cousin heard this. Maybe on the radio or something. Sign up for social media? It’s easy and it’s not like you ever have to use it after this event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, billsfan5121 said: My cousin just informed me that Bruce Smith will be at the opening of a new Dick’s Sporting Goods in Willow Lawn in Richmond on July 15th. A couple things here. 1. I don’t do Twitter or anything like that, and I live about 40 miles north, so I have no way to confirm this, so if it’s not true, please feel free to delete this post and excuse my old fashioned lack of social media use that provides everyone with info! 2. Just wanted to put this out there so that if true, any fellow Bills fans from Virginia will know so they can have the opportunity to check it out and meet him. I can’t decide if I’ll be going or not. I’m not the type to go following superstars around and ask for autographs, and my kids are a little too young to care. It is my birthday though so that would be a cool experience. Appears it is real. https://stores.dickssportinggoods.com/va/richmond/1323/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan5121 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, billieve420 said: Appears it is real. https://stores.dickssportinggoods.com/va/richmond/1323/ Thanks. I don’t know why but I didn’t even think to go to their website. I appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichFan Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Yes, this event shows up on my Facebook feed. I’d go, but I don’t feel like standing in line for hours just to say hi to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 48 minutes ago, billieve420 said: Appears it is real. https://stores.dickssportinggoods.com/va/richmond/1323/ Funny they list him as a "Former College Defensive End". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 39 minutes ago, MJS said: Funny they list him as a "Former College Defensive End". I heard he had an okay professional career, nothing to write home about though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 48 minutes ago, MJS said: Funny they list him as a "Former College Defensive End". 48 minutes ago, MJS said: Funny they list him as a "Former College Defensive End". You are aware he played at Virginia Tech....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Checking in with his PO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: You are aware he played at Virginia Tech....right? Absolutely, but shouldn't they mention that he was a hall of famer? "Former College Defensive End" is not an inspiring title. And goodness, if you want to highlight that he played for Virgina Tech, then label him "Former Virgina Tech Defensive End". Edited June 29, 2018 by MJS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 34 minutes ago, MJS said: Absolutely, but shouldn't they mention that he was a hall of famer? "Former College Defensive End" is not an inspiring title. And goodness, if you want to highlight that he played for Virgina Tech, then label him "Former Virgina Tech Defensive End". Looks like they also photo shopped his helmet to cover up the Bills logo. Probably didn't want to get a letter from the NFL regarding licensing/copyright issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I think everyone knows who he is. The store is in Virginia so you hardly blame them for playing up that angle. Lighten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 5 hours ago, billsfan5121 said: My cousin just informed me that Bruce Smith will be at the opening of a new Dick’s Sporting Goods in Willow Lawn in Richmond on July 15th. A couple things here. 1. I don’t do Twitter or anything like that, and I live about 40 miles north, so I have no way to confirm this, so if it’s not true, please feel free to delete this post and excuse my old fashioned lack of social media use that provides everyone with info! 2. Just wanted to put this out there so that if true, any fellow Bills fans from Virginia will know so they can have the opportunity to check it out and meet him. I can’t decide if I’ll be going or not. I’m not the type to go following superstars around and ask for autographs, and my kids are a little too young to care. It is my birthday though so that would be a cool experience. ...better pay him handsomely or he'll whine about the moola.......been there done that....just sayin'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Dicks are like CVS..they keep opening up more stores and i never see anyone in the ones that are open already. Their are two Dick stores within 5 miles of this one..always empty. BTW, saw Bruce at Stony Point mall Christmas shopping about 4 years ago...he actually might live in Richmond now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 16 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said: Bruce Smith is the greatest defensive end in NFL history. If you happen to have a conversation with him, he will tell you exactly that! ? It's not bragging if you really did it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 44 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said: Bruce Smith is the greatest defensive end in NFL history. If you happen to have a conversation with him, he will tell you exactly that! ? As he should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 48 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said: Bruce Smith is the greatest defensive end in NFL history. If you happen to have a conversation with him, he will tell you exactly that! ? ...LOL.....you forgot to mention the "grossly underpaid" part......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Skip the line and catch him at a red light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Guy Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 man, that's only 4 hours away but i'm not gonna be in line before store opens just to wait for 1:30pm and stand in line again. what a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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