stuckincincy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Because society is sometimes unfair, sports leagues shouldn't have to be or try to be? You do seem to notice, don't you, that in sports that it's a wee bit easier to win at home than it is on the road, yes? I mean, like after 100 years of something being true every single year in every single sport on every single level you'd figure it would perhaps look like a trend, no? I mean, one of the only exceptions I can think of is one NFL team who, in the last couple years has been better on the road than at home. Oh yeah, it's New Orleans. 432705[/snapback] Sooooo..every single sports contest should be played on a so-called neutral site? That would be PC and rightous... Sometimes I worry about you, Kelly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical TBD Guy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 If this turns out to be true here would eb how the Bills open up the season: HOME vs. Texans @ Buccaneers HOME vs. Falcons Home vs. Saints Home vs. Dolphins Home vs. Jets 5 of our first 6 games would all be home games. Certainly not fair to the rest of the NFL, but as a Bills fan it'd be a nice way to get off to a good start. 432700[/snapback] No, not fair. But then again, the NFL has been unfair to us too: 1. Refs in Homerun Throwback game 2. Refs in "Just Give It To Them" game 3. 49ers and Broncos winning Super Bowls despite screwing with salary cap rules in the 90's I don't understand why every Bills fan is not excited about this possibility! 5 homes games in the first 6 weeks would be a huge early boost for JP and our offense. I feel terrible for the Saints and their fans, but is it such a crime to root against them for just 1 week in the season??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 How would they "fill the stadium" at a neutral site? I would think the most important consideration would be where they think they'll get the most revenue from ticket sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 How would they "fill the stadium" at a neutral site? I would think the most important consideration would be where they think they'll get the most revenue from ticket sales. 432720[/snapback] Because if its in San Antonio me and 3 friends will all be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Because if its in San Antonio me and 3 friends will all be going. 432724[/snapback] If it's in Buffalo I'll be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 They should have the game in Buffalo, but, all the seats are available for sale. Obvioiusly the season ticket holders would get first dibs on their seats, but everyone would have to pay for them. All the proceeds go to help with the Hurricane relief. Or, they should fly 76000 NO fans to Buffalo and let them go to the game for free. We would surely show them a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoak Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Filling the stadium if it was in Buffalo would be hard enough. Most fans have NFL games planned months in advance. It would be hard to get the fans to drive up. What they should do is the NFL should get together with the airlines and provide a reduced rate airfare/hotel for all N.O. Saints ticket holders who have since been relocated to all the home games that are now away. Perhaps even a chartered plan or two from major relocation areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExNorthBuffaloLad Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 When I first heard that the Saints game against the NY Giants was being moved to NY, I immediately thought it was very unfair. I fully expected the Eagles, Cowboys, and Redskins to vent about it, and I'm quite surprised to have heard nothing ... Perhaps it's being done under hush by them ... but I think it's totally unfair for any club to get more than 8 home games. It should be an even playing field in all aspects. Game should have been moved to Baton Rouge, San Antonio, or another neutral site away from NY ... The very rich NFL also does not look too favorable with their mere $1m contribution to the hurricane relief fund ... with the money they make it should have somewhere around $32m total, $1m per franchise ... Not good NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKC Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Filling the stadium if it was in Buffalo would be hard enough. Most fans have NFL games planned months in advance. 432730[/snapback] Indecision might be worse- for those of us holding tickets to the original game in the Superdome, we'd be far more likely to rework everything to go to another location IF details were ready NOW. The bottom line is do SOMETHING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornell Kid Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Saints or Bills? Dave. 432699[/snapback] Bills obviously. Will it be a bonus game or will you have to pay for the additional game? I think if they do this that all the profits for any Saints Home(Away) games should be donated to the relif fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Bills obviously. Will it be a bonus game or will you have to pay for the additional game? Obviously? Why would Bills season ticket holders get free tix to a Saints home game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 No, not fair. But then again, the NFL has been unfair to us too: 1. Refs in Homerun Throwback game 2. Refs in "Just Give It To Them" game 3. 49ers and Broncos winning Super Bowls despite screwing with salary cap rules in the 90's I don't understand why every Bills fan is not excited about this possibility! 5 homes games in the first 6 weeks would be a huge early boost for JP and our offense. I feel terrible for the Saints and their fans, but is it such a crime to root against them for just 1 week in the season??? AND when Disney got involved with the tickets for the first Super Bowl what a screw up. Bring the game to WNY. Erie County could use some extra $$$$ right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Stadiums often have advance contractual commitments aside from NFL football which must be honored. 432655[/snapback] Not only that, but the visiting teams need to make arrangements far enough in advance. We're only three weeks out and the Bills have no idea where they're going to play the Saints, which means they have to wait until the NFL gets its schit together so they can reserve hotel rooms, etc. Same thing with the visiting media. I understand the Saints wanting to play in Baton Rouge, for example, but are there going to be any hotel rooms available with half of New Orleans living there already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 What's interesting is that they can't at least make a decision on a game by game basis. The Bills/Saints game is only 3 weeks away. 432643[/snapback] I'd cut the nfl some slack on this one. It's not an every day occasion when an NFL team has to find a place to play their 8 home games on a months notice. Also, I'm sure Benson is being a pain in the A$$ trying to figure out a way to maximize his revenues in a year where he will have no home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 From the "what it's worth" department - Saints were one of the few teams last year that played better on the road than at home (5-3 vs. 3-5) last year - including winning at Carolina, TB, Dallas and Oakland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 A 9th home game for the Buffalo Bills? Ehhhhhh, just give it to em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Bills obviously. Will it be a bonus game or will you have to pay for the additional game? I think if they do this that all the profits for any Saints Home(Away) games should be donated to the relif fund. 432747[/snapback] What's obvious? I would expect that wherever the Saints games end up getting played, that the SAINTS Season ticket holders would get 1st crack at the tickets; as they actually BOUGHT tickets to the Saints homegames with an expectation that the games would be played. The fact the games will not be played in New Orleans should not bump them out of their priority. I also would expect that the league would try to honor any single game tickets bought. With that being said, I doubt that many Saints season ticket holders are overly concerned about the games at this point in time and that most of the seats in the Ralph (if that is where the game moves to) are available. I'd expect that Bills season ticket holders would be given the next priority on purchases, but I definitely don't expect them to be "bonus" games. Nor would I expect season ticket holders to get priority on their "normal" tickets. Does anybody know any Giants ticket holders, as the league will probably distribute seats in a comparable manner as that game? Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Gilchrist Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Does anybody know any Giants ticket holders, as the league will probably distribute seats in a comparable manner as that game? Dave. 432774[/snapback] Ticket Proirity For NO @ NYG: 1. Saints Season Ticket Holders 2. Game ticket holders 3. Giants Season Tx Holders 4. General Public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Ticket Proirity For NO @ NYG: 1. Saints Season Ticket Holders 2. Game ticket holders 3. Giants Season Tx Holders 4. General Public 432783[/snapback] Thanks. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agilen Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 While it would be great to have the game in Buffalo, for the Bills, I really wish they wouldn't do that. It's extremely unfair to the other teams in the division (like the NFC East's Dallas, Philly, etc., because the Giants get an extra home game instead of an away game) or even if it were to happen to the Bills' AFC East foes. Find a neutral site at least. 432678[/snapback] I have an idea. Let them play the Giants at the Ralph, and let them play the Bills at the Meadowlands. That way, I'd get to go to the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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