Mafia Road Attendance

[Locomark]

Is it just me or did Bills Mafia take attending road games to new heights? It seems like every game we had some large impact from our fans. Pretty amazing. I don’t ever remember that during our 90s glory years unless it was a regional game like Cleveland or Pittsburgh. 

 

Great job by all the road warriors !!!!

Edited January 5, 2020 by Locomark

[RiotAct]

Yep.  There’s western NY’ers everywhere!

 

 

I’ve been to about 40 home games starting with the 1993 season, but never a road game.  Hope to change that one of these days.

[astb41]

living in Utah I'll get to 3 road games next season; Vegas, Denver, and San Fran.  And the wife and I haven't been to Nashville before so maybe add a 4th!

 

Still haven't made it to Buffalo for a game.  Was planning on being there for the Titans @ Bills AFC championship game this year though........?

 

Went to a couple of the games in LA that last two years and was loving how many Bills fans there were!

Edited January 6, 2020 by astb41

[Royale with Cheese]

I was at two away games this year.

We scored a total of 33 points in those two games....just wanted to point that out.

[Buffalo716]

20 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I was at two away games this year.

We scored a total of 33 points in those two games....just wanted to point that out.

So you're clearly not helping.. 

 

I wore my Levy jacket yesterday which my friend said has been bad luck for a decade but I think it's good luck cus woman like it

 

Yea  .... It's horrible luck and I'm never wearing it again in a big game

[Kirby Jackson]

1 hour ago, Locomark said:

Is it just me or did Bills Mafia take attending road games to new heights? It seems like every game we had some large impact from our fans. Pretty amazing. I don’t ever remember that during our 90s glory years unless it was a regional game like Cleveland or Pittsburgh. 

 

Great job by all the road warriors !!!!

It’s just a different time. Tickets are so readily available now. They didn’t used to be. A lot of teams travel well but we are really good at it. We are infinitely more organized on the road. I made 4 road games this year which is a new record for me (Dallas, Cleveland, Nashville and Houston). Each had it’s own charm and they are all different experiences. Going to scale back next year because my liver has taken a beating. I’m thinking Nashville and Vegas.

[Buffalo716]

3 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

It’s just a different time. Tickets are so readily available now. They didn’t used to be. A lot of teams travel well but we are really good at it. We are infinitely more organized on the road. I made 4 road games this year which is a new record for me (Dallas, Cleveland, Nashville and Houston). Each had it’s own charm and they are all different experiences. Going to scale back next year because my liver has taken a beating. I’m thinking Nashville and Vegas.

I'm definitely thinking Vegas

[Locomark]

My family had already talked about San Fran and Phoenix next year. I will wait until the schedule comes out to see what else I can make happen. 

 

It seems like Vegas would be the logical ultimate away game. 

 

 

38 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I was at two away games this year.

We scored a total of 33 points in those two games....just wanted to point that out.

So our average output...sad as it is

[DCbillsfan]

49 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I was at two away games this year.

We scored a total of 33 points in those two games....just wanted to point that out.

I get your point.

[TroutDog]

18 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

It’s just a different time. Tickets are so readily available now. They didn’t used to be. A lot of teams travel well but we are really good at it. We are infinitely more organized on the road. I made 4 road games this year which is a new record for me (Dallas, Cleveland, Nashville and Houston). Each had it’s own charm and they are all different experiences. Going to scale back next year because my liver has taken a beating. I’m thinking Nashville and Vegas.

I wanted to like and laugh at this. Alas, only one option ?   

[Locomark]

1 hour ago, RiotAct said:

Yep.  There’s western NY’ers everywhere!

 

 

I’ve been to about 40 home games starting with the 1993 season, but never a road game.  Hope to change that one of these days.

I left WNY a few decades ago so I have seen as many road games as home games and it amazes me how the road games get attended more and more. Try a road trip. It’s fun and it’s funny to watch people in other cities react in shock to how many Bills fans they see. I live in Chicago and there are a few big backers bars here where a few blocks of Chicago looks like little Buffalo on Sundays. 

[BADOLBILZ]

19 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

It’s just a different time. Tickets are so readily available now. They didn’t used to be. A lot of teams travel well but we are really good at it. We are infinitely more organized on the road. I made 4 road games this year which is a new record for me (Dallas, Cleveland, Nashville and Houston). Each had it’s own charm and they are all different experiences. Going to scale back next year because my liver has taken a beating. I’m thinking Nashville and Vegas.

 

 

Yeah the whole process is so much easier.    You can throw a trip together AND buy the tickets in like 10-20 minutes.   And with the social media/internet connection fans can really organize gatherings together which makes it much more fun.    It was a pain in the ass in the 90's and other than those brutal bus trips the tailgates were totally disorganized.   

[Locomark]

42 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

So you're clearly not helping.. 

 

I wore my Levy jacket yesterday which my friend said has been bad luck for a decade but I think it's good luck cus woman like it

 

Yea  .... It's horrible luck and I'm never wearing it again in a big game

Since you are talking about superstition, I am clearly to blame for yesterday. I took off my Circle the wagons shirt about midway through the third quarter yesterday to get dressed up for a dinner party we were hosting after the game. That shirt was 4 3/4-0 this year as I bought it in Buffalo The day before the home opener. Clearly I affected the universe. 

[PromoTheRobot]

33 minutes ago, Bandito said:

Are tix prices going to be insane for the Vegas game?

 

Based on what Golden Knights tickets go for? Obscenely insane..

[Buffalo716]

32 minutes ago, Locomark said:

Since you are talking about superstition, I am clearly to blame for yesterday. I took off my Circle the wagons shirt about midway through the third quarter yesterday to get dressed up for a dinner party we were hosting after the game. That shirt was 4 3/4-0 this year as I bought it in Buffalo The day before the home opener. Clearly I affected the universe. 

You pr*** !

 

Say 10 hail Marys or eternal hellfire

[zow2]

Having moved south it’s no surprise that the tons of WNY transplants attend games in Places like Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and all of Florida. Houston was kind of surprising, that’s taking it to a new level. 

[Mark Vader]

3 hours ago, astb41 said:

living in Utah I'll get to 3 road games next season; Vegas, Denver, and San Fran.  And the wife and I haven't been to Nashville before so maybe add a 4th!

 

Still haven't made it to Buffalo for a game.  Was planning on being there for the Titans @ Bills AFC championship game this year though........?

 

Went to a couple of the games in LA that last two years and was loving how many Bills fans there were!

 

2 hours ago, Locomark said:

My family had already talked about San Fran and Phoenix next year. I will wait until the schedule comes out to see what else I can make happen. 

 

It seems like Vegas would be the logical ultimate away game. 

 

 

So our average output...sad as it is

I'll be organizing the gathering and tailgate for Bills fans for the 49'ers game.

 

Just remember that the stadium is in Santa Clara not San Francisco.

[Augie]

I’m impressed with how many people at HOME games had to travel two hours or more! Often MUCH more. 

 

I read Nashville above. We don’t go back to Nashville again, do we? I’ll pass for a while on Vegas until the newness wears off. We have friends there who would be mad if they learned I was in town and didn’t stay with them, but that’s my “misbehaving time”.  It’s cool to stay with locals and see Vegas from a different vantage point though. 

 

A 49ers game sounds awesome, maybe even drag the wife out on that trip? 

 

We had an incredible travel year in the last 12 months. Next year will be a little less while planning a big trip in 2021. That could mean more “mini-Bills trips” for me! 

[Locomark]

1 hour ago, Mark Vader said:

 

I'll be organizing the gathering and tailgate for Bills fans for the 49'ers game.

 

Just remember that the stadium is in Santa Clara not San Francisco.

Firmly aware as have family near there. 

[Mark Vader]

1 minute ago, Locomark said:

Firmly aware as have family near there. 

Excellent!

 

The San Jose Bills Backers will be ready to host. I can't wait for the dates to be announced.

[Locomark]

3 hours ago, zow2 said:

Having moved south it’s no surprise that the tons of WNY transplants attend games in Places like Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and all of Florida. Houston was kind of surprising, that’s taking it to a new level. 

The Houston game surprised me. You could hear the noise on the television and you could see them go with a silent count...I expect the southern games and the California / Arizona games to usually be a good turnout. It would be nice post Brady if we could start turning Foxboro against them too...

[Captain Caveman]

Aside from the obvious heartbreak, it really was an amazing weekend.  So many Bills fans, having fun and enjoying each other's company.  It's so great to be a part of that.  I posted this in the tailgate thread, but for those who might not have seen it.

 

View of the 2 parking lots we filled up:

 

And a quick video in the middle of it all:

 

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

16 hours ago, Bandito said:

Are tix prices going to be insane for the Vegas game?

 

I don't know... but... yes.

[toto8]

18 hours ago, RiotAct said:

Yep.  There’s western NY’ers everywhere!

 

 

I’ve been to about 40 home games starting with the 1993 season, but never a road game.  Hope to change that one of these days.

 

Not all of us Bills fans are from Western NY you know. As a matter of fact I have never been nearly close to NY. ***** I went to see the Bills in Oakland a few years back. That was my first Bills game.

[Kelly the Dog]

Vegas is going to be insane next year. Make your plans early. Granted, there are a lot of good cities next season and several west coast trips.

 

I agree that the combination of ease, this team being pretty good, the playoffs and some nice away cities made this year a little different. I actually expect next year to be even bigger. 

[Kirby Jackson]

One of my favorite things about the road is meeting you fools!! 

[LabattBlue]

Just my opinion but nothing will ever top Nashville this past season in terms of a Bills fan invasion.  I've been going to road games all over the country for the last 20 years...

 

Nashville was far and away the best time I've had...setting aside the outcome of the game.

[Kirby Jackson]

2 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Just my opinion but nothing will ever top Nashville this past season in terms of a Bills fan invasion.  I've been going to road games all over the country for the last 20 years...

 

Nashville was far and away the best time I've had...setting aside the outcome of the game.

It was just weird. There are lots of times (or always in our case) where the Bills are EXTREMELY well-represented. That’s the only time that I’ve ever seen the road team have the majority. I really don’t believe that’s hyperbole either. That stadium was AT LEAST 50% Bills fans.

[BillsPride12]

1 hour ago, LabattBlue said:

Just my opinion but nothing will ever top Nashville this past season in terms of a Bills fan invasion.  I've been going to road games all over the country for the last 20 years...

 

Nashville was far and away the best time I've had...setting aside the outcome of the game.

You don't think the Vegas game next season has a shot?

[Matt_In_NH]

Traveling to games has always happened but it definitely has increased a lot with the ability to get tickets securely through the internet second hand.    Traveling was not common in the 90's.

[LabattBlue]

1 hour ago, BillsPride12 said:

You don't think the Vegas game next season has a shot?

Nope. Further away, more expensive trip and tickets will be hard to come by in the Raiders inaugural season. It won’t  be close in terms of the invasion.  

[Kirby Jackson]

12 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Nope. Further away, more expensive trip and tickets will be hard to come by in the Raiders inaugural season. It won’t  be close in terms of the invasion.  

I disagree here. EVERYONE is planning on going to Vegas. Unless it is on a holiday weekend or something it will be insane.

[BADOLBILZ]

10 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I disagree here. EVERYONE is planning on going to Vegas. Unless it is on a holiday weekend or something it will be insane.

 

 

And if you don't get tickets you will be able to watch the game on huge screens at open air venues on the strip...........and be in Vegas.   

[LabattBlue]

27 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I disagree here. EVERYONE is planning on going to Vegas. Unless it is on a holiday weekend or something it will be insane.

There is no official way of counting, but if you go by your previous post of upwards of 30,000 Bills fans in Nashville(roughly half the stadium), I'd be surprised if that number is topped in Vegas.  

 

Don't get me wrong, it will be a great time, but I think the difficulty in getting tickets, will be a big detriment.  I personally would not drop $1000-$1500(airfare, hotel and spending) to go all that way(from WNY) to watch the Bills on TV,

[Mark Vader]

5 hours ago, toto8 said:

 

Not all of us Bills fans are from Western NY you know. As a matter of fact I have never been nearly close to NY. ***** I went to see the Bills in Oakland a few years back. That was my first Bills game.

That's me too.

 

Born, raised and living in California and I'm a Bills fan.

[Kirby Jackson]

17 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

There is no official way of counting, but if you go by your previous post of upwards of 30,000 Bills fans in Nashville(roughly half the stadium), I'd be surprised if that number is topped in Vegas.  

 

Don't get me wrong, it will be a great time, but I think the difficulty in getting tickets, will be a big detriment.  I personally would not drop $1000-$1500(airfare, hotel and spending) to go all that way(from WNY) to watch the Bills on TV,

People were paying $1000 a flight to get to Houston. I know it’s a playoff game but still Bills fans are different. There is a destination on everyone’s list each year. This year was Nashville (and Miami as always). Next year Vegas is the list. It’s easy to get to, rooms are cheap and you can convince your buddies to go pretty easily. That’s why I think it will rival any game ever. As an example, when we travel we may have 8 or 10 of the people that would like to go. With Vegas it will be double that. No one is finding a reason not to. Additionally, people are talking about it now. There is PLENTY of time to save and prepare. Unless it is around the holidays or their 1st game it will be packed with Bills fans. 

[Kelly the Dog]

5 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

People were paying $1000 a flight to get to Houston. I know it’s a playoff game but still Bills fans are different. There is a destination on everyone’s list each year. This year was Nashville (and Miami as always). Next year Vegas is the list. It’s easy to get to, rooms are cheap and you can convince your buddies to go pretty easily. That’s why I think it will rival any game ever. As an example, when we travel we may have 8 or 10 of the people that would like to go. With Vegas it will be double that. No one is finding a reason not to. Additionally, people are talking about it now. There is PLENTY of time to save and prepare. Unless it is around the holidays or their 1st game it will be packed with Bills fans. 

Yep. A lot will matter on the date though. Plus there are several great cities to go to this coming year. Longer trips because out west but San Francisco, Denver and Phoenix are all great cities to visit for a few days.

[ChasBB]

What I find it amusing how commentators say stupid things like (paraphrasing) "It's incredible how many Bills fans made the trip" every time we fill up an away stadium with our fans, as if we all got together and chartered fifty 747's out of Buffalo.  What they don't realize is that Buffalo fans are EVERYWHERE.  It's probably a local drive or maybe a few hours drive for probably 80% of the Bills fans at these games.  As a friend once told me "you can take the boy out of Buffalo, but you can't take Buffalo out of the boy" - hmm, not sure if that sounds good, but anyhow, you get the idea!  

 

Edited January 7, 2020 by ChasBB

[BillsPride12]

1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said:

People were paying $1000 a flight to get to Houston. I know it’s a playoff game but still Bills fans are different. There is a destination on everyone’s list each year. This year was Nashville (and Miami as always). Next year Vegas is the list. It’s easy to get to, rooms are cheap and you can convince your buddies to go pretty easily. That’s why I think it will rival any game ever. As an example, when we travel we may have 8 or 10 of the people that would like to go. With Vegas it will be double that. No one is finding a reason not to. Additionally, people are talking about it now. There is PLENTY of time to save and prepare. Unless it is around the holidays or their 1st game it will be packed with Bills fans. 

Yeah I agree with you.  I'm a local WNYer and there is already a TON of buzz in the air about people wanting to go to this game.  I have heard several people that have never done the Bills road trip game thing before talking about how they want to go to this one, I have heard of people here in WNY who aren't Bills fans first and foremost that want to make the trip out for this game.  I don't think the cost is as big of a factor as LaBattBlue thinks either.  I'm sure the Nashville trip for everybody last season wasn't on the cheap side either.

[Kelly the Dog]

It's impossible to know this now, of course, but I would imagine, simply because it is the first season that this spectacular stadium is open that the demand for tickets will be big, and the prices may be pretty high. They went down to peanuts right before the Houston game, but the new team in the city and new stadium is going to make tix prices high.