NoHuddleKelly12 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, FireChans said: Doug Marrone honestly put on 80 lbs as the Bills HC. Hey @Rico, I want a Marrone thread! So he prolly had extra ranch with his wings? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Nick the Greek said: He's an upstate New Yorker thru and thru. Gotta love him for that. The Rex Ryan hire? Not so much. 5 hours ago, RiotAct said: damn you, Russ 2 hours ago, Jauronimo said: You need to calm the F@#$ down. Edited July 6, 2020 by Rico 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 7/5/2020 at 2:35 PM, Rico said: "To the Idiotmobile!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 "See that Wall of Fame? Someday, both our names will be up there." (Oops.) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I was hoping to never see Brandon's or Whaley face again on TV or this message board or anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 12 hours ago, Nick the Greek said: He's an upstate New Yorker thru and thru. Gotta love him for that. Syracuse, born and bred. I've met his parents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/5/2020 at 2:35 PM, Rico said: I don't know if this will have legs or if it will even get shut down, but I think it's way past time to pay tribute to THE Man. I will start with some of the low-hanging fruit: "Thats the way out of Buffalo Sammy" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForMacAdoo Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 13 hours ago, Nick the Greek said: He's an upstate New Yorker thru and thru. Gotta love him for that. The Rex Ryan hire? Not so much. Haha! Russ to T. Pegs after the Wrex interview: "Do not let him leave the building without a contract." PR genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 He always managed to sell tickets ...even when the team flat out stunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Tailgating and a lawless party atmosphere sold tickets. Not Russ Brandon 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Just Jack said: Syracuse, born and bred. I've met his parents. I believe my father and Russ’s dad were classmates at East Syracuse-Minoa high school way back when. Small world, isn’t it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I think one of the greatest myths carried amongst a lot of our fanbase is/was that Russ Brandon is some sort of irreplaceable marketing genius who by some miracle was selling tickets and single-handedly was making the Bills solvent. He did 2 good things and they were early on in his tenure. Moving training camp to St John Fisher and creating a fan event out of it was one. It was a trend-setter throughout the NFL, however, now teams seem to be moving away from that effort a bit and reeling things back closer to their headquarters. Somebody else would have thought of it eventually anyways. The second thing was hitting the pavement during "business backs the bills" days selling enough premium seats to businesses to justify the renovations in the late 90s. Flutie mania had a lot to do with the uptick of sales, but Brandon worked hard at it. Both those things earned the respect and adoration of Ralph Wilson, who gave him the keys to the kingdom so to speak. Russ Brandon did always want to be a GM. Baseball GM moreso, but he got his opportunity in football. From day 1 he intended on breaking through to that side, starting with John Butler teaching him. Absolutely nobody is rushing to make this guy team president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 19 minutes ago, May Day 10 said: Absolutely nobody is rushing to make this guy team president. Especially not when he demanded the title: "His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Doctor Russel Brandon, VC, DSO, MC, CBE, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the NFL in North America in General and New York in Particular", Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Not going to lie I sort of miss him. Not because what he brought to the team. But a buddy of mine knew him and could get VIP training camp tickets(free food and free booze). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 23 hours ago, FireChans said: Doug Marrone honestly put on 80 lbs as the Bills HC. Rob Ryan: "Here, hold my beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I think we should put up a statue of Russ Brandon. Just so we have something to tear down after we win the Super Bowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 17 hours ago, 2ForMacAdoo said: Haha! Russ to T. Pegs after the Wrex interview: "Do not let him leave the building without a contract." PR genius. 9 hours ago, JMF2006 said: He always managed to sell tickets ...even when the team flat out stunk. 8 hours ago, May Day 10 said: Tailgating and a lawless party atmosphere sold tickets. Not Russ Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said: I think we should put up a statue of Russ Brandon. Just so we have something to tear down after we win the Super Bowl. This will work fine! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 18 hours ago, Rico said: This will work fine! So @Rico is this the unofficial start of the RW pictorial thread that so many upstream have been clamoring about? If so, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: So @Rico is this the unofficial start of the RW pictorial thread that so many upstream have been clamoring about? If so, I have yet to do a deep enough dive to see if there is enough good material on Ralph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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