BillnutinHouston Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Not much here but thought I'd share this small bit of insight. I found myself on the same plane as BB from Atlanta to Buffalo on Saturday night. I assume he was down there to personally scout the SEC this past weekend. I planned to say Hi and "Go Bills" as I walked past him already sitting in first class, but that wasn't happening as he had headphones on and was glued intently to his laptop (at 9:30 pm). Anyway, we touched down in Buf around midnight. I'm sure it was a quick turnaround to arrive home well after midnight, kiss the wife (maybe), not see the kids and then get up early to head to the stadium for the game. This kind of thing isn't normally publicized, but I wanted to share this to let everyone know our team's leaders are busting their ass and leading by example behind the scenes. If we aren't successful it isn't for lack of effort! 13 17 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Headed to Tempo, then a meeting with Russ Brandon and Jim McMahon on XFL-WWE merger. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Beane is top-notch. Glad we have him. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bro. You have to take an advantage of those situations. Politely tap him on his shoulder, shake his hand and go Bills. Maybe even a picture. yep. A looooong time ago, at the post game All American Sports Bar, did just that. Little old man with a middle aged woman came in and sat 6 feet away. Yes, I got Ralph C. Wilson’s autograph. Told him I was a Season Tix holder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bro. You have to take an advantage of those situations. Politely tap him on his shoulder, shake his hand and go Bills. Maybe even a picture. I've taken advantage of some situations like that in the past, mainly in situations where perks are given to season ticket holders, like stadium tours. Have photos with Buddy Nix, Marv, Thurman, Kelly and even McD (ran into him in the weight room at an event - he was finishing up a workout). George Wilson played a game of pregame catch with my son before a game. BUT, I would NOT interrupt a guy while he's working. Also while I'm bragging, this is my son and I captured by NFL Network cameras several years ago in Hammers Lot, and lauded by Rich Eisen! Edited October 3, 2023 by BillnutinHouston 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bro. You have to take an advantage of those situations. Politely tap him on his shoulder, shake his hand and go Bills. Maybe even a picture. If someone is busy don't bother them, I mean it kind of sucks but if they're in a position where if the roles were switched you wouldn't want someone bugging you, don't. Greeting someone saying "Go Bills" when it seems like you are open to, sure. Edited October 3, 2023 by Warcodered 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 29 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bro. You have to take an advantage of those situations. Politely tap him on his shoulder, shake his hand and go Bills. Maybe even a picture. Maybe even ask him to bring one of his free drinks back to you in row 26. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Buffalo619 said: Bro. You have to take an advantage of those situations. Politely tap him on his shoulder, shake his hand and go Bills. Maybe even a picture. Is this real or sarcasm? I’m not good at telling. I would find that rude. Leave him be. A paper airplane thrown/glided from your seat to his is probably okay though. . Edited October 3, 2023 by Einstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Beane is a head nod fist pound guy. Keep it at that and you can probably get away with it at church. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 What SEC Team was playing in Atlanta? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: What SEC Team was playing in Atlanta? Atlanta State Penitentiary vs Cobb County All Stars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Air drop him nudes next time. Always a great call. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 4 hours ago, BillnutinHouston said: Also while I'm bragging, this is my son and I captured by NFL Network cameras several years ago in Hammers Lot, and lauded by Rich Eisen! Awesome to be lauded in whom I consider best in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I am slightly surprised he takes commercial flights and isn't rolling in Air Pegula private jet(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 7 hours ago, PBF81 said: Maybe even ask him to bring one of his free drinks back to you in row 26. You're really Cliff Clavin, aren't you? 🤨 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 6 hours ago, MiltonWaddams said: Air drop him nudes next time. Always a great call. Maybe he was all set. He was glued intently to his laptop 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Go get a corner from the falcons while you are down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Buffalo619 said: Once in a lifetime Sure. Told this story before, but my buddies were all half drunk- post game and we had driven over to see the 4:00p.m. games and get refuelled. Suddenly, the bar staff rousted everyone on one side of me… 3 feet away. In walk Ralph with his daughter to do the same thing- watch the 4 oclockers. I thought that was way cool, since of course,he could have BOUGHT the bar! I was the only one sober enough to recognize him, so I approached his daughter for the autograph, who said: “Sure. How about halftime?” Which I did. Showed the ticket stub here before. Don’t know about you, but it’s not often you get to meet someone worth a 1/2 Bill $… at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Billsatlastin2018 said: Sure. Told this story before, but my buddies were all half drunk- post game and we had driven over to see the 4:00p.m. games and get refuelled. Suddenly, the bar staff rousted everyone on one side of me… 3 feet away. In walk Ralph with his daughter to do the same thing- watch the 4 oclockers. I thought that was way cool, since of course,he could have BOUGHT the bar! I was the only one sober enough to recognize him, so I approached his daughter for the autograph, who said: “Sure. How about halftime?” Which I did. Showed the ticket stub here before. Don’t know about you, but it’s not often you get to meet someone worth a 1/2 Bill $… at the time! if he wasn't so cheap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jones Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Warcodered said: If someone is busy don't bother them, I mean it kind of sucks but if they're in a position where if the roles were switched you wouldn't want someone bugging you, don't. Greeting someone saying "Go Bills" when it seems like you are open to, sure. Disagree. To Bills Mafia, he’s “family”, so he should expect it. Also, it sort of “goes with the job.” Yes, he’s not a player, but again, to MANY in the Bills’ Mafia, he is no different than a player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Buddy Nix is sleeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: You're really Cliff Clavin, aren't you? 🤨 Sure, laugh now, but the Claven lineage goes back through all of the most influential ruling families in history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Dr.Sack said: Headed to Tempo, then a meeting with Russ Brandon and Jim McMahon on XFL-WWE merger. Jim McMahon or Vince McMahon? Either way, neither owns the XFL. You're talking about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his ex-wife Dani Garcia. Edited October 3, 2023 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettFavre Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Since he was down scouting the SEC, what are the early leaders for positions of need/interest in our 2024 draft? OT, S, WR, DT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 12 hours ago, Bob in STL said: Beane is top-notch. Glad we have him. In a similar situation, I would quickly tell him that I am proud of the team he has assembled. They are good people and players with results worthy of my fandom. I do not think this is true of many teams around the league. Maybe that's the biggest professional compliment I could give him. At the time, I agreed with Bill Polian when he said in his closing press conference about the Bills teams he built, "They're a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again." Brandon Beane has made us wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 hour ago, BrettFavre said: Since he was down scouting the SEC, what are the early leaders for positions of need/interest in our 2024 draft? OT, S, WR, DT? OT or WR here. For me, depends who is available, whether Spencer Brown can further develop this season, and whether Bills resign Gabe or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Matt_In_NH said: Buddy Nix is sleeping Now I have Tom Waits' 'Romeo is Bleeding' as an earworm...🤨 * I could have sworn I made this post earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I said hello to Ralph Wilson who was wearing his obligatory Columbo style rumpled beige raincoat in the end zone tunnel of War Memorial Stadium. I was 9 or 10. I was standing right next to him. He ignored me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Tell him you are headed to high level business meetings as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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