OT Bills owners commit to new stadium, work to end series of games in Toronto

[KellySyracuse]

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bil...s_of_games_in_toronto.html#incart_more_sports

As for the Bills-In-Toronto series, the Pegulas are ready to end it.

"We're working on that right now," Kim said. "We want all the home games to be played in Buffalo, so we're working through that. I think it's close, but nothing's been finalized. But that is our intent."

The series was placed on hold in March, when the Bills and Toronto-based Rogers Communications announced an agreement to postpone holding a game north of the border this season. The two sides said they wanted time to "evaluate opportunities and build on the foundation to enhance future games."

The postponement came after Bills management and players expressed concerns about poor fan support at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto, and whether it was worth giving up a home game in a bid to expand the franchise's exposure in Canada's largest city and financial capital

 

[Ozcuse]

Can the Pegulas buy the Syracuse University football program too?

 

[brian]

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bil...s_of_games_in_toronto.html#incart_more_sports

As for the Bills-In-Toronto series, the Pegulas are ready to end it.

"We're working on that right now," Kim said. "We want all the home games to be played in Buffalo, so we're working through that. I think it's close, but nothing's been finalized. But that is our intent."

The series was placed on hold in March, when the Bills and Toronto-based Rogers Communications announced an agreement to postpone holding a game north of the border this season. The two sides said they wanted time to "evaluate opportunities and build on the foundation to enhance future games."

The postponement came after Bills management and players expressed concerns about poor fan support at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto, and whether it was worth giving up a home game in a bid to expand the franchise's exposure in Canada's largest city and financial capital

God bless the Pegulas, its great to see ownership that isn't just about the all mighty dollar. It seems like they genuily care about the fan and community.

 

[CanadianSU]

Good! : )

Less traffic in my city on that day. Nobody cares about them as was evident with the attendance

 

[Stern]

The new stadium was part of the deal with the sale. The NFL wasn't going to sell the team to someone that wasn't going to build a new stadium, so that isn't shocking.

The surprising part of what Pegula said in another interview is he doesn't want to rock the boat. So if Doug and crew win 7 or 8 games and miss the playoffs, he might keep his job for a year and the total house-cleaning will be put off

 

[IthacaBarrel]

The new stadium was part of the deal with the sale. The NFL wasn't going to sell the team to someone that wasn't going to build a new stadium, so that isn't shocking.

The surprising part of what Pegula said in another interview is he doesn't want to rock the boat. So if Doug and crew win 7 or 8 games and miss the playoffs, he might keep his job for a year and the total house-cleaning will be put off

Yes, because it's impossible that Doug could actually succeed in Buffalo. What. what a douche.

 

[sutomcat]

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bil...s_of_games_in_toronto.html#incart_more_sports

As for the Bills-In-Toronto series, the Pegulas are ready to end it.

"We're working on that right now," Kim said. "We want all the home games to be played in Buffalo, so we're working through that. I think it's close, but nothing's been finalized. But that is our intent."

The series was placed on hold in March, when the Bills and Toronto-based Rogers Communications announced an agreement to postpone holding a game north of the border this season. The two sides said they wanted time to "evaluate opportunities and build on the foundation to enhance future games."

The postponement came after Bills management and players expressed concerns about poor fan support at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto, and whether it was worth giving up a home game in a bid to expand the franchise's exposure in Canada's largest city and financial capital

Not a Bills fan, even with DM as the HC, but I am glad to see their future solidified in Buffalo.

They have a great fan base, even if (based on my limited exposure to them), 50% are drunken and belligerent fools.

 

[Chip]

even if (based on my limited exposure to them), 50% are drunken and belligerent fools.

You just described the fan base of 32 NFL teams.

If the Bills are only at 50%, that probably puts them in top half of reasonable fans.

 

[Full_Rebar]

The surprising part of what Pegula said in another interview is he doesn't want to rock the boat. So if Doug and crew win 7 or 8 games and miss the playoffs, he might keep his job for a year and the total house-cleaning will be put off

He did the same thing with the Sabres, so it's not that surprising. Seems like he's not the type to make changes just to make them, but prefers to evaluate and determine the best course of action.

 

[Millhouse]

He did the same thing with the Sabres, so it's not that surprising. Seems like he's not the type to make changes just to make them, but prefers to evaluate and determine the best course of action.

yes, not surprising at all

 

[KaiserUEO]

Not a Bills fan, even with DM as the HC, but I am glad to see their future solidified in Buffalo.

They have a great fan base, even if (based on my limited exposure to them), 50% are drunken and belligerent fools.

i too am 100% behind them staying in buffalo.

its very important for the state and region.

and id say that the 50% of attendees you say arent drunken and belligerent fools, just hold their booze better, theyre drunk too.

 

[Millhouse]

i too am 100% behind them staying in buffalo.

its very important for the state and region.

and id say that the 50% of attendees you say arent drunken and belligerent fools, just hold their booze better, theyre drunk too.

it wasn't that bad when the bills were great. i think people wanted to remember what they were seeing

the only way to get through the AVP era was to blackout (i prefer calling it time travel)

 

[GoSU96]

The new stadium was part of the deal with the sale. The NFL wasn't going to sell the team to someone that wasn't going to build a new stadium, so that isn't shocking.

The surprising part of what Pegula said in another interview is he doesn't want to rock the boat. So if Doug and crew win 7 or 8 games and miss the playoffs, he might keep his job for a year and the total house-cleaning will be put off

Ha, ha, ha, ha

You were so certain it was going to happen.

http://syracusefan.com/threads/fhcdm-and-tension-in-buffalo.79580/page-4#post-1123029

 

[Trueblue25]

I volunteer nearly every weekend at the Ralph.

Great stadium with great...drunk...loyal fans. Happy they are getting a new stadium and a more respectable ownership.

 

[Orangello]

I can just start to see the promised land. It's all good.

 

[OrangeFoo]

i too am 100% behind them staying in buffalo.

its very important for the state and region.

and id say that the 50% of attendees you say arent drunken and belligerent fools, just hold their booze better, theyre drunk too.

Yep, it's important that NY State's only NFL team stays in NY State. Totally agree

 

[KaiserUEO]

Yep, it's important that NY State's only NFL team stays in NY State. Totally agree

exactly.

the politics of the liberals already kicked 2 football teams out of the state, lets not make it a triple.

 

[KaiserUEO]

the bills are in London next year v the jags.

do they also play in canada??

would be 1st team to play 3 games in different countries.

 

[Chip]

the bills are in London next year v the jags.

My goodness, what did London do to deserve that? Is this still payback for the redcoats?

 

[CanadianSU]

He did the same thing with the Sabres, so it's not that surprising. Seems like he's not the type to make changes just to make them, but prefers to evaluate and determine the best course of action.

He had absolutely NO CHOICE with the Sabres Lol.

Who would want to come in and coach Buffalo right now.

 

[CousCuse]

And for his 3rd miracle , St. Douglas The Redeemer built a new house of worship for the Buffalo faithful.

 

[Millhouse]

He had absolutely NO CHOICE with the Sabres Lol.

Who would want to come in and coach Buffalo right now.

we're talking about when he bought the sabres, when they went on a tear to get to #8. he chose not to can anyone that first year. he had no choice later on but he could've gotten rid of regier and ruff right away if he wanted to

everyone's safe on one bills drive. they'll have to make the playoffs once in the next two years to get a 3rd year

 

[CanadianSU]

we're talking about when he bought the sabres, when they went on a tear to get to #8. he chose not to can anyone that first year. he had no choice later on but he could've gotten rid of regier and ruff right away if he wanted to

everyone's safe on one bills drive. they'll have to make the playoffs once in the next two years to get a 3rd year

Ah, I see. I think the Sabres have a good coach right now in nolan. Get the first pick this year and watch out in a few years for dem Sabres.

 

[Millhouse]

Ah, I see. I think the Sabres have a good coach right now in nolan. Get the first pick this year and watch out in a few years for dem Sabres.

they were just throwing fans a bone by bringing him back to tank

like 90% of the roster, he'll be gone by the time they try to win

 

[tbonezone]

i liked the toronto game. less than 2 hr drive from ralph . and much rather spend the weekend in toronto vis-a-vis buffalo.
perhaps many of the drunks can't cross over the border ?