mrags Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 5 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: We had a great team in 70's too bad we had a crap owner Im a little too young for that. But it couldn’t happen now. Obviously 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 minute ago, mrags said: Im a little too young for that. But it couldn’t happen now. Obviously I was in my teens, Ernie D/Bob Mcadoo/ Adrian Dantley ... They got screwed im the playoffs vs boston 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 13 hours ago, SoCal Deek said: Once you live outside of WNY you realize just how small the Buffalo area really is. Be glad you have two major sports franchises. Theres no way it could support a Major League Baseball team. No way. It's too bad because a Buffalo baseball team could have a great rivalry with the Blue Jays. I am guessing that WNY is Yankees territory when it comes to baseball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 3 hours ago, Gregg said: It's too bad because a Buffalo baseball team could have a great rivalry with the Blue Jays. I am guessing that WNY is Yankees territory when it comes to baseball. Lots of Red Socks fans too. Basically there’s 3 fans in MLB. Yankees, Sox, and everyone else. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 hours ago, Gregg said: It's too bad because a Buffalo baseball team could have a great rivalry with the Blue Jays. I am guessing that WNY is Yankees territory when it comes to baseball. It's actually more Cleveland Indians , Red Sox and reds fans Sure there are Yankees fans but Indians and Red Sox definitely have more 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) I hate the Yankees, but there are more Yankees fans in WNY than any other team. Next I would say probably the Mets and Red Sox would be close to one-another. Then comes the Blue Jays (surge lately with the affiliation and the home games in Buffalo maybe propel them into the above group with the Mets and Sox). Then comes the Indians Then Pirates I have only known 1 Reds fan in all my years living here. I know several (long time) Orioles fans. I would say they are after the Pirates. Edited April 5 by May Day 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 34 minutes ago, mrags said: Lots of Red Socks fans too. Basically there’s 3 fans in MLB. Yankees, Sox, and everyone else. I am surprised there would be a decent number of Red Sox fans in WNY. Given the hatred for the Pats and even the Sabres and Bruins have had a decent rivalry over the years. NY and Boston don't mix sports wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Gregg said: I am surprised there would be a decent number of Red Sox fans in WNY. Given the hatred for the Pats and even the Sabres and Bruins have had a decent rivalry over the years. NY and Boston don't mix sports wise. I have often questioned local Yankees fans on that. You couldn't pick a more different philosophy and experience as the Yankees vs the local Buffalo teams (I was more on this before there were several other big spenders who emerged in MLB). Red Sox and Boston in general were kind of endearing losers for what seemed to be destined for all eternity. I have always been a Cleveland fan. I admit though, since the Guardians name change, it doesn't feel the same. The Cleveland experience fits in well with Buffalo though. Edited April 5 by May Day 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 23 minutes ago, Gregg said: I am surprised there would be a decent number of Red Sox fans in WNY. Given the hatred for the Pats and even the Sabres and Bruins have had a decent rivalry over the years. NY and Boston don't mix sports wise. I’ve always been a believer of Yankees fan or everyone else. But it really seems like the Red Sox have created a base for themselves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 On 4/4/2024 at 8:25 PM, SoCal Deek said: Once you live outside of WNY you realize just how small the Buffalo area really is. Be glad you have two major sports franchises. Theres no way it could support a Major League Baseball team. No way. Buffalo definitely punches above its weight with NFL and NHL teams, and even an NLL lacrosse team. For an official metro population of 1.2 million (1.7 mil maybe if you add the Canadian population near the border) it's unheard of. Then add in the lack of major corporations to buy suites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 The Bills have over 15,000 season ticket accounts and are asking Season Ticket Members to be patient throughout the process. (this was discussed here a few days ago without a definitive answer) https://www.buffalobills.com/news/updates-on-bills-2024-season-ticket-member-renewals-and-opening-of-bills-stadium-experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRutka Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 They have started the second level of steel in the northwest corner! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, DRutka said: They have started the second level of steel in the northwest corner! Mark this day…..Let the wind confusion begin! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 The Bills posted some new photos of the construction... https://www.buffalobills.com/photos/photos-buffalo-bills-new-stadium-construction-update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 According to TBN , they are above ground level building the next tier. This seems to be moving right along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 On 4/10/2024 at 7:28 AM, Just Jack said: The Bills posted some new photos of the construction... https://www.buffalobills.com/photos/photos-buffalo-bills-new-stadium-construction-update Thanks for the link! They’re definitely moving right along with the structural steel frame. It’s way more complicated than the old Rich Stadium which as we all know has a lower bowl of pretty much nothing more than concrete steps poured directly on the earthen berm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaVinci Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 10 hours ago, DaVinci said: Now this is what I’m talking about! Very cool! Thanks for posting! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 https://youtu.be/-9lPVGyvST4?si=dBPy-tf-lWAXT0B- Sorry I don’t know how to embed the video. Aerial drone footage from the Bills YT page. So cool to see work progressing with more pace now that better weather is upon us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Go full screen, wait 30 seconds for quality to improve, fire truck for the fire truck fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 4/16/2024 at 9:40 PM, DaVinci said: Can’t wait for it to finish. It’s going to be a great stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14774 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 https://www.ticketnews.com/2024/04/supreme-court-may-hear-buffalo-stadium-funding-lawsuit/ I haven't seen this reported by any Buffalo news source, nor in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, 14774 said: https://www.ticketnews.com/2024/04/supreme-court-may-hear-buffalo-stadium-funding-lawsuit/ I haven't seen this reported by any Buffalo news source, nor in this thread. It is rumored Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz who just got the NHL to sell him the Arizona Coyotes, funded the groups opposing a new Coyotes arena in Tempe. So always ask who is behind actions like these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted Wednesday at 05:40 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:40 PM Did we ever get a video like this yet? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted Wednesday at 05:42 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:42 PM 1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Did we ever get a video like this yet? Good thing it doesn't snow in Chicago for them to have a dome...oh wait 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted Wednesday at 05:55 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:55 PM 14 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Did we ever get a video like this yet? That video was awesome. We are so bush league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted Wednesday at 06:02 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:02 PM 18 minutes ago, Virgil said: Good thing it doesn't snow in Chicago for them to have a dome...oh wait I think the problem people aren’t seeing with no dome is I think in 20 years or less the Bills will be the only non dome stadium in cold weather. We will see what happens. Maybe there will be renovations in 20 years that puts a dome on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted Wednesday at 06:45 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:45 PM 1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Did we ever get a video like this yet? Awesome video, but I wish them luck convincing the taxpayers to foot half of the $4.6b cost. And we thought $850m was too much? Pocket change compared to $2.3b in public funding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted Wednesday at 06:52 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:52 PM it feels like we're not getting value for our $$ It's still almost 2 billion dollars to build this thing, in WNY where land costs are nowhere near what they are in other places. There should be all sorts of "cool" touches and snazzy marketing and virtual fly throughs/videos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted Wednesday at 07:00 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:00 PM 57 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: I think the problem people aren’t seeing with no dome is I think in 20 years or less the Bills will be the only non dome stadium in cold weather. We will see what happens. Maybe there will be renovations in 20 years that puts a dome on it. In about 20 years the Bills will be moving to some other city. Leaving us with a $1.7B stadium for UB to play in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted Wednesday at 07:03 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:03 PM 2 minutes ago, mrags said: In about 20 years the Bills will be moving to some other city. Leaving us with a $1.7B stadium for UB to play in Well that took a turn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted Wednesday at 07:14 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:14 PM 13 minutes ago, mrags said: In about 20 years the Bills will be moving to some other city. Leaving us with a $1.7B stadium for UB to play in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted Wednesday at 07:19 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:19 PM 4 minutes ago, Gregg said: Ok. We’ll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted Wednesday at 07:21 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:21 PM 1 hour ago, Jukester said: That video was awesome. We are so bush league. Similar to downtown Orchard Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted Wednesday at 07:48 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:48 PM 2 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Did we ever get a video like this yet? Wow, that's a nice looking stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted Wednesday at 07:58 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:58 PM 35 minutes ago, mrags said: Ok. We’ll see Well, the lease for the new stadium ties them here for 30 years. So there’s that. But I haven’t read the “out” clause if there is one, so perhaps they can break it earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted Wednesday at 07:59 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:59 PM Just now, K-9 said: Well, the lease for the new stadium ties them here for 30 years. So there’s that. But I haven’t read the “out” clause if there is one, so perhaps they can break it earlier. Pretty sure after like 10 years it’s significantly less than the $850m payback. Which imo is absolutely nothing to some rich billionaire owner. Who will likely be getting a free stadium in a new city like Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted Wednesday at 08:11 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:11 PM 8 minutes ago, K-9 said: Well, the lease for the new stadium ties them here for 30 years. So there’s that. But I haven’t read the “out” clause if there is one, so perhaps they can break it earlier. If someone purchased the team RIGHT NOW, for the fair market value, it would only cost about ~20% more to leave. Twenty percent more, to leave us with a hole in the ground and an bunch of metal and concrete. After 15 years, the penalty to relocate reduces annually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted Wednesday at 08:15 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:15 PM 2 minutes ago, Einstein said: If someone purchased the team RIGHT NOW, for the fair market value, it would only cost about ~20% more to leave. Twenty percent more, to leave us with a hole in the ground and an bunch of metal and concrete. After 15 years, the penalty to relocate reduces annually. So whoever the owner is in 15 years will be saying to NY state they have to put a roof on the stadium or we’re leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted Wednesday at 08:17 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:17 PM 2 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: So whoever the owner is in 15 years will be saying to NY state they have to put a roof on the stadium or we’re leaving. No. They’ll just leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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