Mango Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I don't know. This feels like a boardroom hire that doesn't make much of a difference for any products on the field/ice. This was a very weird quote: Quote "His work in helping turn around the Charlotte Hornets franchise in the NBA was remarkable. He is a proven leader with tremendous skills and experience in the sports business landscape. With the upcoming changes on the way in both team's venues, we are happy to have Pete to help lead our teams." He was there 10 years and only 3 winning years. My teenage niece could market Michael Jordan to basketball fans in his home state of North Carolina. He is one of if not the only player in the American big 4 sports to ever be bigger than the league itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 This can’t be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Nephilim17 said: Is there any successful precedent for one guy being COO of two separate pro sports teams? I don't follow other sports like football and have not idea but it seems odd to me. Why not get a football guy to focus on football? A football guy to run business operations? This has nothing to do with either sport. This is purely a business position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET1062 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I give him 9 months before Terry fires him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I didnt even get an interview! This is an outrage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Pegula doesn’t know what he wants. Executives are coming and going under his leadership, scandals(Brandon), PSE created, PSE dissolved, etc… Pegula is clueless, and if it wasn’t for Josh Allen, the Bills would probably be stuck in neutral much like his beloved Sabres. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Nephilim17 said: Is there any successful precedent for one guy being COO of two separate pro sports teams? I don't follow other sports like football and have not idea but it seems odd to me. Why not get a football guy to focus on football? He's a money guy focused on money. Remember, the business plan of the Bills/Sabres was to continue the Pegula's lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLinALLEN Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 keep him away from kiss 98.5 and were good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 With Terry's record with people in similar positions? Don't buy, rent. Monthly if possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, Nephilim17 said: Is there any successful precedent for one guy being COO of two separate pro sports teams? I don't follow other sports like football and have not idea but it seems odd to me. Why not get a football guy to focus on football? ..well, I'm guessing because the COO doesn't have much to do with the 'football' side of things. He's a business side guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Mike Williams just signed with the jets. Pete is already asleep at the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Mango said: I don't know. This feels like a boardroom hire that doesn't make much of a difference for any products on the field/ice. This was a very weird quote: He was there 10 years and only 3 winning years. My teenage niece could market Michael Jordan to basketball fans in his home state of North Carolina. He is one of if not the only player in the American big 4 sports to ever be bigger than the league itself. I don't follow what you find weird. He wasn't running the team. Maybe the "turnaround" is on the business end? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Before someone asks, yes I know Pete Guelli. Yes, he is close with Russ Brandon. Yes, he’s a very smart and experienced sports business executive with local ties. He has years of sponsorship experience. It’s a shrewd hire prior to moving into the new stadium. 2 hours ago, Nephilim17 said: Is there any successful precedent for one guy being COO of two separate pro sports teams? I don't follow other sports like football and have not idea but it seems odd to me. Why not get a football guy to focus on football? There are lots of examples. His role has ZERO to do with football or hockey. He is in charge of the business of sports. He sells tickets, advertising, etc… 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I don’t know who this is, but he has a nice hairline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Seems really odd! Does he get fired from both if he only screws up one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, The Wiz said: He looks creepy 3 hours ago, Nephilim17 said: Is there any successful precedent for one guy being COO of two separate pro sports teams? I don't follow other sports like football and have not idea but it seems odd to me. Why not get a football guy to focus on football? Pegulas cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said: Before someone asks, yes I know Pete Guelli. Yes, he is close with Russ Brandon. Yes, he’s a very smart and experienced sports business executive with local ties. He has years of sponsorship experience. It’s a shrewd hire prior to moving into the new stadium. There are lots of examples. His role has ZERO to do with football or hockey. He is in charge of the business of sports. He sells tickets, advertising, etc… Maybe you can give me some insight. Some folks over at SabreSpace have decided that Pete Guelli was hired because Terry like yes-men, just like Michael Jordan did when he owned the Bobcats. And yes, they are being serious. https://www.sabrespace.com/community/topic/36719-sabres-and-bills-hire-new-coo/?do=getNewComment Edited March 19 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkirk Donski Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: How long before he gets fired for cutting side deals with Jerry Jones or groping someone at the office Christmas party? Did anyone get the o/u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 36 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Maybe you can give me some insight. Some folks over at SabreSpace have decided that Pete Guelli was hired because Terry like yes-men, just like Michael Jordan did when he owned the Bobcats. And yes, they are being serious. https://www.sabrespace.com/community/topic/36719-sabres-and-bills-hire-new-coo/?do=getNewComment He oversaw sponsorships when Russ was in charge. He was probably the 2nd most powerful guy in the room. He left and took the CRO job in Charlotte with the Bobcats. The NBA has ALWAYS had the best sports business minds. There’s a reason that so much innovation starts there. That’s where I last knew him. From what I remember the Bills sponsorship numbers were like middle of the league. That is crazy impressive, considering the old stadium and crappy teams. He’s quiet, assertive and smart. I never worked directly with him but knew his reputation. His resume is strong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, ET1062 said: I give him 9 months before Terry fires him. Agreed on short term but more like 18 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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