JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I've heard a couple of people say lately that this will be the last camp at Fisher. Anyone have any details either way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I've heard a couple of people say lately that this will be the last camp at Fisher. Anyone have any details either way? Well where else would they hold it, Mississaugau? Oh, wait. I really hope they leave it where it is. The folks in Roch do a great job hosting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I can't find a link for this.. For the regionalization of the Bills, SJF works very well -as evidenced by full stadiums every game for a middle of the pack franchise. Personally, I always liked Fredonia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreMarshawn23 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 They should bring it to Syracuse, hahaha, that way I could go there everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonboy Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 The camp is not moving anywhere...from the Bills perspective, the regionalization/Rochester tie-in is Brandon's baby, and has worked very well. And from SJF's perspective, it has brought them a ton of good publicity, and the increase in applications improves the student body quality, not to mention the football team (show me another Div. III school with facilities like this!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Who knows, maybe they'll move camp to Hamilton, ON next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I've heard a couple of people say lately that this will be the last camp at Fisher. Anyone have any details either way? Wow, 10 years already. I grew up in Dunkirk, so I attended Fredonia frequenty, but haven't made it up to SJF. I don't think it will be an issue extending the deal, I think both parties are very pleased with the past 9 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Brandon's also a Fisher grad, so that might help keep it in Roch as well. No argument here--I grew up in ER, less than 2 miles from the camp and my mom still lives there, so I go every summer when I get back to visit family/friends.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 As tempting as it might be to move training camp to Canada, border issues make it more complicated. I think they stay in Pittsford. Hey, maybe they'll hold training camp in Buffalo when the move to Toronto. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 The camp is not moving anywhere...from the Bills perspective, the regionalization/Rochester tie-in is Brandon's baby, and has worked very well. And from SJF's perspective, it has brought them a ton of good publicity, and the increase in applications improves the student body quality, not to mention the football team (show me another Div. III school with facilities like this!) Not sure who their major sponsor is at the camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never NEVER Give-up Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I always liked the flexibility of Fredonia. Wake -up & decide to go to Camp - that was always fun. Not worrying about tickets and parking - Yuk! Too much planning. I like my fun to be spontaneous, not planned. It's a pain in the a$$ now. If they truely want to regionalize now. It needs to be somewhere between the southtowns, Rochester & Toronto. It should be in Buffalo or Niagara Falls!! Maybe they can go to Niagara U - but I don't believe they have the facilities. Maybe UB???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Having camp in metro Rochester is a major part of the regional strategy, so I can't see them moving. It's a no brainer having it there and I hear it is a success. Why ruin that? Canada got enough as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettle Creek Football Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 London, Ontario would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I always liked the flexibility of Fredonia. Wake -up & decide to go to Camp - that was always fun. Not worrying about tickets and parking - Yuk! Too much planning. I like my fun to be spontaneous, not planned. It's a pain in the a$$ now. If they truely want to regionalize now. It needs to be somewhere between the southtowns, Rochester & Toronto. It should be in Buffalo or Niagara Falls!! Maybe they can go to Niagara U - but I don't believe they have the facilities. Maybe UB???? Before Fredonia, NU was where they had held training camp in the early 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Not sure who their major sponsor is at the camp. Verizon Wireless: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1...73-790a73a3ed3c "Verizon Wireless is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2009 Verizon Wireless Training Camp and we're excited for the team's 10th Anniversary at St. John Fisher," stated Marquett Smith, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "The Bills camp is a terrific event for the Rochester community and one of the premier fan experiences in the NFL. We have a great relationship with the Bills and training camp allows us to strengthen our alignment with one of the most well-known and respected brands in Upstate New York." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovey1961 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Before Fredonia, NU was where they had held training camp in the early 70s. actually into the early '80's My Uncle was manager of the book store at NU for 18yrs when i worked at the store a number of the coaches would come into the store to get smokes... a few of the players cam in every so often too it was something to see the team walking over to the cafeteria for lunch every day My Best friends mother worked at the cafeteria and met all of the Bills and coaches for years but best of all the Jills practiced in Varsity Village which was directly across the street from the store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I've heard a couple of people say lately that this will be the last camp at Fisher. Anyone have any details either way? Maybe someone who lives in Pittsford would know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGB Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I've heard a couple of people say lately that this will be the last camp at Fisher. Anyone have any details either way? I've heard a couple of people say lately that this will be the last camp at Fisher if the Bills move out of western NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBills14 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I am at Junior at Fisher, and all signs are pointing for us staying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGraham Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 As tempting as it might be to move training camp to Canada, border issues make it more complicated. I think they stay in Pittsford. Hey, maybe they'll hold training camp in Buffalo when the move to Toronto. PTR The Sabres used to hold their training camp in St. Catharines with no problems. And all of the Bills probably already have their passports and other documents in order for the Toronto series anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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