Riverboat Ritchie Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 5 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: They would move everything there for just a two week stay? It’s great for fans. Did the go to Fisher year we went to Houston playoff game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Riverboat Ritchie said: It’s great for fans. Did the go to Fisher year we went to Houston playoff game? Yes they did. I went that year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 10 hours ago, Utah John said: If they want to go anywhere, they should go back to Fredonia. The great teams of the 80s and 90s used those Fredonia training camps to bond, with the players going out in groups to the bars. No such situation is possible near SJF. I can't believe the Bills would sell fewer tickets to people in NW NY -- Rochester etc -- if training camp wasn't held nearby. Agree the road back to the Super Bowl is through FREDONIA! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 9 hours ago, DJB said: Wait does this mean the Patriots are getting more comp picks now? (Ok even i think thats enough of that joke lol) No, it's not. Used judiciously, it has that certain je ne sais quoi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Pegulas might even be willing to donate to rename the SJF stadium. I heard some idiot put up a sheet of plywood, hand painted with 'Russ Brandon Field, extension 207'. * 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 11 hours ago, Don Otreply said: Just keeping their fingers in the fan base pie, smart business move, wether anyone likes it or not. Go Bills!!! Yep, Roch is where most of the PSL - paying fan base will be found for the new $billion stadium, not so much buffalo. team needs to think long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 46 minutes ago, ProcessTruster said: Yep, Roch is where most of the PSL - paying fan base will be found for the new $billion stadium, not so much buffalo. team needs to think long term The stadium should be built in Batavia then. Close enough to Buffalo and Rochester. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 13 hours ago, Utah John said: If they want to go anywhere, they should go back to Fredonia. The great teams of the 80s and 90s used those Fredonia training camps to bond, with the players going out in groups to the bars. No such situation is possible near SJF. I can't believe the Bills would sell fewer tickets to people in NW NY -- Rochester etc -- if training camp wasn't held nearby. you don't think this team is bonded? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 minute ago, nucci said: you don't think this team is bonded? They need to stay tight together. There will be situations coming up where players that have been Bills during the past four years return to excellence, are going to be traded or cut, and new players will be arriving. That's a challenge for the team's cohesiveness. It's important that the bonding process include the new guys so there isn't an old vs new mentality taking place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 21 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: The stadium should be built in Batavia then. Close enough to Buffalo and Rochester. Foolish idea. You're missing out on the Olean crowd. Put it in Letchworth. * 😁 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galept Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 13 hours ago, Utah John said: If they want to go anywhere, they should go back to Fredonia. The great teams of the 80s and 90s used those Fredonia training camps to bond, with the players going out in groups to the bars. No such situation is possible near SJF. I can't believe the Bills would sell fewer tickets to people in NW NY -- Rochester etc -- if training camp wasn't held nearby. As someone who attended some of those camps in the 90s, whose family is from Fredonia, whose grandfather taught there, I would love this just out of personal bias. I just know it's not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 After the $100M training facility investment we’ve been the least injured team in the league. I want our guys at the training facility. Don’t fix what’s not broken. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) I’m not sure the contractual agreement with SJF ever satisfactorily completed. One year remained prior to the pandemic a couple years back. Additionally, as an old school guy, I’m good with teams going away for training camp as a way to truly bond the team for the journey ahead. But one big drawback now is how evidenced our great training and health facilities are in OP. Edited February 25, 2022 by Chandler#81 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: They would move everything there for just a two week stay? They've been doing it for decades. Why not? It's a big hit with the fans. 15 hours ago, Utah John said: If they want to go anywhere, they should go back to Fredonia. The great teams of the 80s and 90s used those Fredonia training camps to bond, with the players going out in groups to the bars. No such situation is possible near SJF. I can't believe the Bills would sell fewer tickets to people in NW NY -- Rochester etc -- if training camp wasn't held nearby. Plenty of bars for players to go to nearby. What are you talking about? 11 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: More good news for ra-cha-cha Meh....they tried to export an Anchor Bar to the best location (for pub crawling) in Rochester and it died a bad death. Edited February 25, 2022 by Mr. WEO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I find it interesting that some fans have a strong opinion about where they hold training camp... Unless you are from the area and plan on going out to see the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, MJS said: I find it interesting that some fans have a strong opinion about where they hold training camp... Unless you are from the area and plan on going out to see the team. I'm from Rochester and grew up literally right next to Pittsford Mendon HS (I can walk to catch the bus to get to TC at SJF). I love going whenever I can. Last year we went to Buffalo to catch it. I liked it as it was a different experience. I'd be fine with it in either location but just like it better at SJF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 14 hours ago, BuffBillsForLife said: Can we just...not? Not complain? No. That is what off season is for. Thank you for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 4 hours ago, nucci said: you don't think this team is bonded? It is, but just not approved for interstate commerce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Hope so, I live a couple miles from Fisher 18 hours ago, Utah John said: If they want to go anywhere, they should go back to Fredonia. The great teams of the 80s and 90s used those Fredonia training camps to bond, with the players going out in groups to the bars. No such situation is possible near SJF. I can't believe the Bills would sell fewer tickets to people in NW NY -- Rochester etc -- if training camp wasn't held nearby. I dont think Bills want players spending time in bars 18 hours ago, Utah John said: If they want to go anywhere, they should go back to Fredonia. The great teams of the 80s and 90s used those Fredonia training camps to bond, with the players going out in groups to the bars. No such situation is possible near SJF. I can't believe the Bills would sell fewer tickets to people in NW NY -- Rochester etc -- if training camp wasn't held nearby. I dont think Bills want players spending time in bars. Fisher was originally a Brandon marketing idea to reach fans outside of Buffalo. You can't assume Fredonia can accommodate training camp or even wants to. And it's only a couple weeks so the plauers don't get too homesick 18 hours ago, Donuts and Doritos said: I thought McDermott preferred using their facilities in Orchard Park over St. John Fisher. Looks like the marketing guys won the argument over the football guys. Oh well, I did always enjoy taking the Fam to the training camps at St. John Fisher. Its a compromise at just 2 weeks. No harm in being away from OP for 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 18 hours ago, Sheneneh Jenkins said: Serious question because I've never attended TC, but regarding the fan base comment....Would they not have their "fingers in the fan base pie" staying put for TC? I mean I'm not sure exactly what you mean, are fans not able to attend TC in OP when it's open to public or is it just a better experience for fans at SJF? I dont think there was much public access during pandemic but that could change,this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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