26CornerBlitz Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) BUFFALO, N.Y. — Russ Brandon, the former Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres president who was dismissed in May after an internal investigation into workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, has resurfaced at the Buffalo-based New Era Cap headwear company. Two sources informed The Athletic that Brandon has been added to New Era’s executive team, although his role couldn’t be confirmed. Brandon is listed in the company’s dial-by-name phone directory. Phoned about the hire Monday night, New Era CEO Chris Koch replied, “I’ve got no comment at this point” and hung up. Edited July 31, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 My best guess is the CEO doesn't want to talk about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Lock up your daughters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) Good to see him snapback Edited July 31, 2018 by stevewin 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 F Tim Graham... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have it on good authority he is leading the new willie-hat/jimmy-hat division. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, JoPar_v2 said: I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? He didn’t bang Kim or the daughters right? Dude might be creep but that’s his personal business. As long as a guy isn’t a criminal and is good st their job, I could care less what they do in their private lives (assuming it’s not affecting my life). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Hide your wives ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: He didn’t bang Kim or the daughters right? Dude might be creep but that’s his personal business. As long as a guy isn’t a criminal and is good st their job, I could care less what they do in their private lives (assuming it’s not affecting my life). I don’t think he should be permanently ostracized either. It just seems a bit awkward that one of the Bills’ biggest corporate partners hired the guy that was unceremoniously shown the door a few months ago. Edited July 31, 2018 by JoPar_v2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just now, JoPar_v2 said: I don’t think he shpuld be permanently ostracized either. It just seems a bit awkward that one of the Bills’ biggest corporate partners hired the guy that was unceremoniously shown the door a few months ago. Good point. Honestly, I’m sure if they wanted to fire him but Were kinda forced to. I also can’t believe one of these alleged cheated on husbands didn’t come after him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 23 minutes ago, fansince88 said: My best guess is the CEO doesn't want to talk about it. Hanging up would seem to indicate that. Can you say awkward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 44 minutes ago, JoPar_v2 said: I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? I'll bet anything that the Pegulas were given advanced notice of the hiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 He's already touching the janitors 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 We just can't get rid of this guy in WNY 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: We just can't get rid of this guy in WNY Well he is a WNYr... technically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: Well he is a WNYr... technically He probably just didn't wanna be too far away from Lauren Hall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 11 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: He probably just didn't wanna be too far away from Lauren Hall And get in on the gravy train when Nike eventually buys New Era... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, JoPar_v2 said: I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? So what if they aren't? They're not going to breach multiple contracts and end their business relationship with New Era over Russ Brandon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Guess not a lot of pro sports organizations were lining up to hire him as President. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, Lurker said: And get in on the gravy train when Nike eventually buys New Era... or Under Armour. Prefer they stay private though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: Hide your wives ? Shield your daughters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just now, May Day 10 said: Guess not a lot of pro sports organizations were lining up to hire him as President. Definitely not a candidate to run the Buffalo Beauts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxedBill1 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Was he ever found guilty of the harressment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just now, qwksilver said: or Under Armour. Prefer they stay private though.... I doubt Under Armour could beat Nike's buying power. It's market cap is only $8.8 billion versus $124 billion for Nike. Brandon's deep ties to NFL marketing partners will be a big plus when the New Era auction begins in a few years, so grab your popcorn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Lurker said: I doubt Under Armour could beat Nike's buying power. It's market cap is only $8.8 billion versus $124 billion for Nike. Brandon's deep ties to NFL marketing partners will be a big plus when the New Era auction begins in a few years, so grab your popcorn... Agreed. if a bidding war happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, qwksilver said: Agreed. if a bidding war happened. The only hope would be if the Koch's aren't in it for the money. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhaahahhahahahh....... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, Lurker said: I doubt Under Armour could beat Nike's buying power. It's market cap is only $8.8 billion versus $124 billion for Nike. Brandon's deep ties to NFL marketing partners will be a big plus when the New Era auction begins in a few years, so grab your popcorn... Is this a legit possibility? I know money talks but new era has been around forever, I have to imagine they have received calls or even offers already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 25 minutes ago, Koko78 said: So what if they aren't? They're not going to breach multiple contracts and end their business relationship with New Era over Russ Brandon. Nor should they. The timing of it just seems less than ideal. Oh well. New Era will need to comment on this eventually; the press isn’t just going to forget about it after the CEO hangs up on them a couple of times. this news reminds me - there never was really any follow up news on the allegations following Brandon’s resignation, was there? 1 hour ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I'll bet anything that the Pegulas were given advanced notice of the hiring. One would hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, stevewin said: Good to see him snapback I wonder if it is a structured deal? He's probably wanting to go low-profile though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romie Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Let me guess...they're going to start selling condoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I don’t think we really know the “ratio” of how much his relationships “were” wrong vs “looked” wrong. I had a good guy who worked for me at a bank. He started dating a subordinate and they tried to be discreet for months. It became a little too clear to me, and they knew it. Rather than make a big deal of it, she found an equivalent position elsewhere. All was well in the world. They’ve been married 30+ years and I’m so happy for them. Not that you have to be married and live happily ever after, but they were adults and there was no coercion. Every situation should to be handled individually, but these days it’s just too hard to get past this stuff. I know nothing specific here, so maybe Russ deserves to be flogged, I don’t know. I just hate when the pendulum swings too far in either direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Lurker said: F Tim Graham... So much hate. Did Tim kick your dog? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Perfect job for him... he is probably used to putting on a lot of "covers" at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, BillsPride12 said: He probably just didn't wanna be too far away from Lauren Hall Was that rumor legit in any sort of way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Koko78 said: So what if they aren't? They're not going to breach multiple contracts and end their business relationship with New Era over Russ Brandon. Excactly- if they are really upset the can just buy new era and fire him again. Koch has his price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Going from an NFL team to a baseball cap company only makes his involvement at a high level with the Buffalo Bills, for so many years, that much more embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 6 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: BUFFALO, N.Y. — Russ Brandon, the former Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres president who was dismissed in May after an internal investigation into workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, has resurfaced at the Buffalo-based New Era Cap headwear company. Two sources informed The Athletic that Brandon has been added to New Era’s executive team, although his role couldn’t be confirmed. Brandon is listed in the company’s dial-by-name phone directory. Phoned about the hire Monday night, New Era CEO Chris Koch replied, “I’ve got no comment at this point” and hung up. working at the concession stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Romie said: Let me guess...they're going to start selling condoms. Caps for the little man. It's not a new market though of team logos on condoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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