Buftex Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I thought it would be a member of the press but was thinking Buffalo press like Larry Felser or the representative who has been pushing his nomination all of these years. Felser used to rip Ralph pretty hard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 "The Press" has not always been kind to Ralph Sully would be a riot. Or maybe incite one ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 "The Press" has not always been kind to Ralph I'm not so sure Ralph's "way" has been kind to Bills' fans. It's his team, and he can do what he wants with it. But in recent years, it's been one thing after another. I wasn't around in the sixties, but making the playoffs 13 times in 39 NFL seasons is not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm not so sure Ralph's "way" has been kind to Bills' fans. It's his team, and he can do what he wants with it. But in recent years, it's been one thing after another. I wasn't around in the sixties, but making the playoffs 13 times in 39 NFL seasons is not good enough. It's hard to win in the NFL. (Harder still with a bag on your head. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Same thing here. IMO, it would have been Russert. Timmy would have done a fine job. But so will Boomer, I'm looking forward to it. I miss Tim. Hard to believe in just about a week, it'll have been one year. But Berman is also a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCinBuffalo Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Rabble, rabble, rabble! This is all marketing crapola. Russ Brandon at it again! Rabble, rabble, rabble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Gee and all this time I thought it was going to be Chuck Dickerson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 So your idea of not starting a controversy is bringing up a very controversial topic based on pure speculation? Nice. I just brought up a suggestion as to one of the reasons why he may have picked him as was everyone else, I didn't say that was the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The renown Dennis Dillon, writing for Sporting News Today, isn't too keen on the choice of Berman to introduce Ralph. While acknowledging it is Ralph's choice (thanks for that, Dennis), he says any of these would be more "appropriate": Marv Levy, Jim Kelly or Bud Adams. Here's my link, which may or may not work for you: http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnews...i&folio=CGI You can probably Google "Sporting News Today", and look at today's issue in the archives (June 5, 2009). My question isn't "Who the fu#k is Dennis Dillon to tell a HOF inductee who is, and isn't appropriate to introduce him?", it's this: Are there any accepted/traditional standards for who introduces a HOF inductee? I have seen players, coaches, sons, mentors, etc. Is the choice of a broadcaster in any way "inappropriate" for this task? OK, that's two questions, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 The renown Dennis Dillon, writing for Sporting News Today, isn't too keen on the choice of Berman to introduce Ralph. While acknowledging it is Ralph's choice (thanks for that, Dennis), he says any of these would be more "appropriate": Marv Levy, Jim Kelly or Bud Adams. Here's my link, which may or may not work for you: http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnews...i&folio=CGI You can probably Google "Sporting News Today", and look at today's issue in the archives (June 5, 2009). My question isn't "Who the fu#k is Dennis Dillon to tell a HOF inductee who is, and isn't appropriate to introduce him?", it's this: Are there any accepted/traditional standards for who introduces a HOF inductee? I have seen players, coaches, sons, mentors, etc. Is the choice of a broadcaster in any way "inappropriate" for this task? OK, that's two questions, I guess. Anybody got an email for Mr Dillion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Anybody got an email for Mr Dillion? Sure you can find it on his archive page: http://www.sportingnews.com/experts/dennis-dillon/ And I'll buy Marv or Jimbo as alternatives, but Bud Adams? Honestly? Yeah, he and Art Modell can share carpetbagging stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I miss Tim. Hard to believe in just about a week, it'll have been one year. But Berman is also a good choice. +1. I truly believe Uncle Tim would be the presenter if he were still alive. My question isn't "Who the fu#k is Dennis Dillon to tell a HOF inductee who is, and isn't appropriate to introduce him?", it's this: Are there any accepted/traditional standards for who introduces a HOF inductee? I have seen players, coaches, sons, mentors, etc. Is the choice of a broadcaster in any way "inappropriate" for this task? I think there's a lot worse things to do than picking a professional public speaker with an affinity for your team (not to mention access to a top writing staff) to present for your HOF induction. In general, player enshrinees should be picking someone whose role on the team was equal or slightly above them (coach, owner) or someone from their personal lives. Were, say, Steve Tasker to pick Berman it might be considered a tad tacky. With Ralph being an owner, Berman bringing a macrocosm viewpoint is very appropriate. Seems like, with this pick, Ralph wants someone who will highlight the larger role of what Ralph has meant to the NFL (and Buffalo) rather than leaning heavily on personal interactions and anecdotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 +1. I truly believe Uncle Tim would be the presenter if he were still alive. I think there's a lot worse things to do than picking a professional public speaker with an affinity for your team (not to mention access to a top writing staff) to present for your HOF induction. In general, player enshrinees should be picking someone whose role on the team was equal or slightly above them (coach, owner) or someone from their personal lives. Were, say, Steve Tasker to pick Berman it might be considered a tad tacky. With Ralph being an owner, Berman bringing a macrocosm viewpoint is very appropriate. Seems like, with this pick, Ralph wants someone who will highlight the larger role of what Ralph has meant to the NFL (and Buffalo) rather than leaning heavily on personal interactions and anecdotes. That's an excellent take, James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Not sure what his connection to the Bills or Ralph is other than the Circling the Wagons slogan? You obviously weren't around then in the late 80s/early 90s ... As the Bills were rising to prominence, Berman was one of the first national media guys to back the team ... He was as much a part of the Bills heyday as any one. I think this is an awesome choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Gee and all this time I thought it was going to be Chuck Dickerson! Or the "Tiny Tot of the Kilowatt", Art Wander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Or the "Tiny Tot of the Kilowatt", Art Wander. Wander has (had?) a face for radio and a voice for silent film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wander has (had?) a face for radio and a voice for silent film. Yup! Don't miss him one bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Gee and all this time I thought it was going to be Chuck Dickerson! Who loves ya baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Who loves ya baby!! AAAAUUGGHH!! (runs screaming out of room) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I would guess that Ralph would have picked Lamar Hunt; if he were still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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