Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 It's been posted on a few threads so I say we get a poll together and make a decision. I for one can't be at the game but I love the idea's I'm reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 It's been posted on a few threads so I say we get a poll together and make a decision. I for one can't be at the game but I love the idea's I'm reading. Pretty split so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I think the 1st QTR walkout would be more visibly powerful and garner more attenton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 It's been posted on a few threads so I say we get a poll together and make a decision. I for one can't be at the game but I love the idea's I'm reading. If you could be at the game - would you bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 If you could be at the game - would you bother? I would tailgate but not go in. If I knew however that the masses would follow I would go in for the national anthem and then turn my back and leave but that only works when there are many doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Mods can we please merge the threads? I think we might be able to get the ball rolling. For once maybe the fans of Buffalo should show Ralph how lucky he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Byrd Man Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 As I stated in another post I have already sent my ticket to Ralph along with a letter asking for Jaurons head, in return for my continued support. Don't think he will even see it but hey who knows? CC Russ Brandon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setrett Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The goal has to be to prompt Ralph Wilson and Russ Brandon into action. We must consider the most effective way to do this. Doing something only in the parking lot or not showing up at all may be ignored or misinterpreted as low attendance for a team out of playoff contention or as result of harsh December weather. Wearing a specific color shirt is ambiguous to NFL fans who don't follow the Bills. Concession sales may put pressure on the team from a financial standpoint, but I believe the pressure needs to be greater. A walkout at the end of the first quarter sends a mighty powerful message. It says that the fans, who will visibly have the ability and desire to show up, will not continue to support the current operating structure of the organization. It will be seen as a national embarrassment for the higher-ups and will generate a fair amount of national press coverage. It's a strong enough statement to put next year's ticket sales in jeopardy (both in Buffalo and Toronto), and may evoke outside pressure from other team owners unwilling to see a loss in mutual profit. Ownership's failure to respond will be seen as a slap in the face to the fans. They will HAVE TO take action. This team doesn't exist without us fans. We, collectively, have tremendous power in this situation. What better way to exercise it than by sending a statement that we refuse to tolerate this status quo anymore? I'm for the walkout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Love the bags and signs idea...this organization is an embarassment, and this is a good way to embarass Wilson right back. I'd love the highlight shows to focus on the crowd all wearing paper bags to humilate the man who is so callously willing to bring shame upon the city his team is allegedly supposed to represent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 If anyone has Bills fanclubs on Myspace or Facebook. Get the word out. Hell, get the word to Donte's Facebook and let him know. WE HAVE A VOICE LET'S START YELLING!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Love the bags and signs idea...this organization is an embarassment, and this is a good way to embarass Wilson right back. I'd love the highlight shows to focus on the crowd all wearing paper bags to humilate the man who is so callously willing to bring shame upon the city his team is allegedly supposed to represent. This is an old trick and gimmicky. It means you'll still pay for the sh-t, you just are embarrassed for being a fan. People need to say, they will no longer pay for this treatment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 First quarter walk out without buying concessions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Love the bags and signs idea...this organization is an embarassment, and this is a good way to embarass Wilson right back. I'd love the highlight shows to focus on the crowd all wearing paper bags to humilate the man who is so callously willing to bring shame upon the city his team is allegedly supposed to represent. I like that too but it's been done. By going into the stadium and then leaving before kickoff, then going outside for some brats would be a kick in Ralphs 90 year old Balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setrett Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 This is an old trick and gimmicky. It means you'll still pay for the sh-t, you just are embarrassed for being a fan. People need to say, they will no longer pay for this treatment... Consider that most of the tickets are probably already sold and we're close enough to New England that we risk having Patriots fans fill the stadium. I believe there's little we can do economically at this point for the Patriots game. I continue to support the walkout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I like that too but it's been done. By going into the stadium and then leaving before kickoff, then going outside for some brats would be a kick in Ralphs 90 year old Balls. Don't get me wrong...I'm all for drastic action and a walkout. Just thought it might be tough to actually pursuade fans to make that leap en masse...if it doesn't take, you just have a few dozen guys stomping out without any real effect at all. However, bags over the head are a universal symbol for being ashamed of the owner and his team, and would probably attract a bigger, more willing following for a statement to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 You need a 60 minute "Dick must go!" chant from a full house. I still remember the Jets fans chanting for Joe Waltons' head (of course, that went on for about half a season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Pro_Bills Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 You need a 60 minute "Dick must go!" chant from a full house. I still remember the Jets fans chanting for Joe Waltons' head (of course, that went on for about half a season). The sad thing is why doesn't Ralph want to build a team that wins? Either his sense of reality is distorted or he just doesn't care. Given how long this has gone on I suspect its the later. So sell the team now to a group commited to building a winner in Buffalo and avoid higher capital gains and/or estate taxes that the new administration is going to impose on transactions starting in 2009. As someone who has backed the Bills since the early 80's I find it difficult to entertain the idea of boycotting the team in any manner. But I understand the sense of frustration, anger, and grief people are feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Either his sense of reality is distorted or he just doesn't care. Given how long this has gone on I suspect its the later. So sell the team now to a group commited to building a winner in Buffalo and avoid higher capital gains and/or estate taxes that the new administration is going to impose on transactions starting in 2009. It's obvious that he doesn't care. He's simply milking the cash cow for as long as possible before he either sells the team or dies. And the best way to ensure maximum profit is to spend as little as possible in every phase of the operation. Thus, no true GM, bargin basement coach, tens of millions below the cap, etc. Hell, when was the last time they paved the parking lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 There are a lot of good ideas up there. I say we do the 1st quarter walk-out because it shows that we're there at the game and then that we left early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 It's obvious that he doesn't care. He's simply milking the cash cow for as long as possible before he either sells the team or dies. And the best way to ensure maximum profit is to spend as little as possible in every phase of the operation. Thus, no true GM, bargin basement coach, tens of millions below the cap, etc. Hell, when was the last time they paved the parking lot? BINGO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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