Malazan Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I was still calling it Rich stadium up until like a month ago when I moved on to The Ralph. So sometime in the 2030s I'll worry about this name. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Layoffs aren’t related to the size of marketing budgets. They are tied to workforce restructure plans Technically, but it’s all from the same pool of money... all budgets within Highmak come from that pool. By the way, who owns Highmark BCBS, does anyone know? They are a PA based corporation per a quick google search. Edited March 30, 2021 by Don Otreply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, papazoid said: you going to the game ? where you tailgating at ? in most conversations about the bills.....saying the proper name of the stadium is hardly mentioned 9 out of 10 times...."the stadium" is used probably nowhere this coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: Technically, but it’s all from the same pool of money... all budgets within Highmak come from that pool. By the way, who owns Highmark BCBS, does anyone know? They are a PA based corporation per a quick google search. Yes but they aren’t related to each other in how and why they are done. To look at that way is way too simplistic. For example I work for a bank that is acquiring another bank. There are workforce restructures taking place that will eliminate thousands from both banks due to position duplication, etc. The acquiring bank has its name on multiple sports arenas. They won’t be removing the name to save jobs. The marketing of the brand is completely separate from right -sizing operations. Edited March 30, 2021 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Buff Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: The Bills were seeking $6 million annually last year, SBJ reports, but it is not known what Highmark paid for naming rights. https://www.google.com/amp/s/profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/29/report-bills-rename-stadium-to-highmark-stadium-after-naming-rights-deal/amp/ That would be chump change if BCBS gets the contract of a large company for their insurance based upon the Bills relationship. I think people don't realize how much companies pay for health insurance. If BCBS can use Bills game and previous partners to get their company to switch, it is a great investment. Edited March 30, 2021 by Back2Buff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Does the name really matter? Can you name the other stadiums without looking them up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Doc said: How much did they get? A substantial premium reduction if you check the box that says 'Buffalo Sabres fan'. * 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Yes but they aren’t related to each other in how and why they are done. To look at that way is way too simplistic. For example I work for a bank that is acquiring another bank. There are workforce restructures taking place that will eliminate thousands from both banks due to position duplication, etc. The acquiring bank has its name on multiple sports arenas. They won’t be removing the name to save jobs. The marketing of the brand is completely separate from right -sizing operations. I understand how and why corporations use that thought process, and how mergers negatively impact the lives of those former gainfully employed fellow country men and women, but this is not the place for such a discussion.... so I won’t comment further, Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: it's not the new home...same home with different name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I’m callin’ it ‘the High’! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stadium sounds ridiculous. Highmark would have been bad enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 As soulless corporate stadium names go, Highmark is actually WAY better than many. It’s really not bad at all. People will always find ways to complain about pretty much anything, I guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Someone paid millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium that most will continue to refer to as "the Ralph." Ok. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, Logic said: As soulless corporate stadium names go, Highmark is actually WAY better than many. It’s really not bad at all. People will always find ways to complain about pretty much anything, I guess. And people will always find ways to accept mediocrity. Gotta do what ya gotta do. Let's just call it "The Shield." I like that. 2 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: Someone paid millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium that most will continue to refer to as "the Ralph." Ok. The Shield. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 We need a fan who dresses up as Captain Billsmafia.... with The Shield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) “Revised” stadium study complete...with a nod to “economic factors”.... Sounds to me like we’re staying in OP for a while. https://www.wkbw.com/sports/buffalo-bills/pegula-sports-and-entertainment-revised-study-of-stadium-complete-will-share-findings-with-state-county Edited March 30, 2021 by 4_kidd_4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mcg Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, wppete said: I just wasted an hour watching a movie at work .. Miss Robinson can thank you for not having her bills on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mcg said: I just wasted an hour watching a movie at work .. Miss Robinson can thank you for not having her bills on time We watched it last night and couldn’t stop laughing. This movie is on another level! 😂 Like it or not it will always be associated to the Bills Stadium now 😂. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 3 hours ago, ndirish1978 said: Someone paid millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium that most will continue to refer to as "the Ralph." Ok. I just refer to the location Orchard Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 3 hours ago, 4_kidd_4 said: “Revised” stadium study complete...with a nod to “economic factors”.... Sounds to me like we’re staying in OP for a while. https://www.wkbw.com/sports/buffalo-bills/pegula-sports-and-entertainment-revised-study-of-stadium-complete-will-share-findings-with-state-county now THIS is welcome news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 So this thread can die now?🤷🏼♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 8 hours ago, jeremy2020 said: I was still calling it Rich stadium up until like a month ago when I moved on to The Ralph. So sometime in the 2030s I'll worry about this name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 23 hours ago, The Firebaugh Kid said: What's this about the Ralph now? Is that what the kids are calling Rich stadium these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Don Otreply said: Technically, but it’s all from the same pool of money... all budgets within Highmak come from that pool. By the way, who owns Highmark BCBS, does anyone know? They are a PA based corporation per a quick google search. Highmark is a Pittsburgh based health insurer, they also have offices in WV, Central PA (Camp Hill near Harrisburg), DE, and NY. They also acquired a large health system in 2013, Allegheny Health Network. So a large integrated delivery system that competes with National Payers, but in the Pitt region its Highmark/AHN vs UPMC (another large integrated system, who is more known for their excellent hospitals/doctors). Could definitely do worse. Great marketing for Highmark, who would be competing with Independent Health and Excellus in the WNY market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said: Could definitely do worse. Great marketing for Highmark, who would be competing with Independent Health and Excellus in the WNY market. I’m so happy for them!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm of Harm Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 7:29 PM, YoloinOhio said: What’s the issue So . . . does this mean you're awarding the Bills a high mark for their choice of stadium name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 17 hours ago, Logic said: As soulless corporate stadium names go, Highmark is actually WAY better than many. It’s really not bad at all. People will always find ways to complain about pretty much anything, I guess. Highmark is better than Lowmark, which could be a new name for where the Sabres play. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I'm going with Whocareswhatitscalled Stadium. Or just "The Bills Stadium." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 19 hours ago, ndirish1978 said: Someone paid millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium that most will continue to refer to as "the Ralph." Ok. It’s is and always will be Rich Stadium 🏟 I suspect It became the “Ralph” because the team was so mismanaged, and it’s image was so poorly thought of that no corporate sponsors could be convinced to associate their name with the Bills in those days , so the yes men talked Ralph into put his name on the stadium for lack of a better option. Sad, yet very likely true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Always will be Rich Stadium to me. when they build the new one I suggest naming it the New Rockpile Field at Highmark Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I never adopted "the Ralph", was and always will be Rich Stadium to me. I'm not that inflexible though. When HSBC put their name on the Aud, I called it Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 With the Pegula's wealth and the Bills History, is this really necessary? Highmark is not a Buffalo brand, and they have taken jobs out of Buffalo to their PA HQ's. Just Saying. Bills Stadium works for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 12 hours ago, Arm of Harm said: So . . . does this mean you're awarding the Bills a high mark for their choice of stadium name? The name is fine, I’m neutral on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 the stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I never heard the name Highmark before now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 hours ago, BearNorth said: With the Pegula's wealth and the Bills History, is this really necessary? Highmark is not a Buffalo brand, and they have taken jobs out of Buffalo to their PA HQ's. Just Saying. Bills Stadium works for me. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Went from a "New Era", to a "High mark". Seems inevitable. It'll always be "the Ralph" tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Well, it does still beat this name... https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/03/31/miami-marlins-stadium-name-change-loandepot-park 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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