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I think the "because they're cops" crowd ____ (oh never mind, that's more a PPP post). Because of getting burned by the Adrian Peterson case, and the deflategate case, I think the NFL and the Bills will tread very carefully here, and won't be pressured or overbearing. They don't another high profile embarrassment. I believe the NFL and Bills will proceed slowly anf carefully here.. no pressure.

Thanks for the link. If most or all of that is true, it seems like a bunch of drunks, and he said she said situation. In which case, if I were the DA, I wouldn't press charges more than a misdemeanor. (misdemeanors for various drunks are warranted, but not if it takes ADA's away from more serious crimes) Regardless, the one dude with the cracked skull probably has pretty good civil case. I'm going to change my policy of "nothing good happens after midnight" to "nothing good happens after 10 PM."

Intoxicated? Have you seen the lab results? Sidearm while intox, a bad idea. But Philly Police regulations only come into play if they conducted "a police action" while off duty (link following). Instigated? We'll see. And that may not be important. Once the alleged instigator is on the ground getting a bashed skull, the legal tides turn. The first to use force seems irrelevant here, it's the first to use excessive force Here is the Philly Off Duty conduct policy. It may not pertain to this case, There are no reports they pulled out badges and/or guns. As far as I can tell, the regs are mum on sobriety and carrying a weapon, plain clothes, off duty.

I worry about his well being. He needs to let it go. He should get professional counseling. I'm not a Psych, but I see traces of OCD, maybe even PTSD in the interview, and those can be treated. Lifting that burden would improve all aspects of his life. His JMU and financial planning shows he has a high upside, but he's being held back by something. It's a team sport. It's a team loss. That he had to kick from the extremes of his usual range was due to field position results from offense, defense and special teams.

Dead drunk walking. I wish him the best.

We're doomed. Dooooomed.

http://www.bedbugregistry.com/hotel/NY/Buffalo/Embassy-Suites%25252DBuffalo No reports of bedbugs in the last 4 years. You should be good.

Those pics are perfect example for the "cold and sterile" most of us fear in a downtown stadium.

Rob Riddick, most under-rated. If it was 3rd and short, he got it, each time. EVERYTIME.

Chris Kyle will shoot the opposing QB's eye's out. Ooops... I'm mixing up my memes. RIP.. CK, you done good.

Touche. I'm not aware of a urban palace stadium succeeding financially. Though, some urban planners suggest they do. Buffalo context: take 8 home games, add a few half-attended preseason games, and at best 3 concerts a year--the only way the bonds are paid on the palace stadium is through taxpayer subsidy.

Oakland comes to mind (an old stadium) I don't know of others. When stadium feasibility studies come and go, most of them pan "single team facilities" as unsustainable. I shouldn't have narrowed on MLB.

Bigger than Bass Pro.. I suggest. "Football only" downtown stadiums are failing economically for the tax payers paying their bonds. I dream of the day where a failed downtown stadium adds property tax to my mortgage [sarcasm]. If you can have a NFL team and a MLB team in the stadium, it will succeed financially. Obviously, that's not happening here.

Millenials are 30 years +/- and "the Bern" is in his seventies. Eeeww.

I don't think so. The border crossings (road-wise, and Customs-wise) can barely handle everyday traffic. They could never handle 10,000+ rooms of people going back and forth from NF to OP or downtown. Cool idea, if someone had a trick to make it work.

Searched... didn't find. Video of Hillary barking like a dog. Kind of disturbing. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/02/16/hillary-clinton-barks-like-dog-breaks-internet/80447162/

That didn't go well for George Costanza. "It was right there!" I second that motion. Let's bring it to a floor vote.

I was at that concert. Epic. If I remember, it was: the Stones, Fleetwood Mac?, Foreigner, Pablo Cruise?

My sense is that people are relieved that there is no rush to action, and there is no misalignment calendar priorities between NYS and the Bills. In the article: 1. Brandon was quoted to the effect of "we are not in a hurry, and we want something sensible for WNY" 2. The Governor was was quoted to the effect of "we're not ready to go there yet" That both sides agree on the slow-go approach is a good thing. The thread also devolved into an Orchard Park v. Downtown discussion. That's OK, it's important to get those opinions out there.

Buffalo has the best restaurants ever...too many to list. I would use Yelp to find some near whatever hotel you pick. I find the Yelp reviews pretty helpful. Also there is a wide variety of national or ethnic restaurants, if you have an interest in a region or country. I usually go Italian, this week I'm going to try and find some German. If you're flying in, there is a really good sandwich shop 1minute off the airport. Charlie the Butcher, at the intersection of Werhle Drive and Cayuga Road. It appears as a shack, but it's really good. You could make that the last stop before you turn in the car.

If the Bills/NYS choose to renovate the Ralph versus build a downtown palace.. that ten acres is extremely valuable, I suggest. If they decide to go downtown... I think those 10 are agricultural value.

Well, your username shows some class, so I won't quibble. My favorite pizzas when in town are La Nova and Picasso's. When traveling, I like Papa Johns because I know what to expect. It's not great. But it is sanitary and not revolting. In desperate conditions.. I ordered Dominos. Don't tell anyone.

Yep! Gillette is a horrible fan experience. I'm thinking of buying season tickets.. they have great resale value to visiting team fans. I think half of the season ticket holders are resellers.. and that's OK with me. It brings in $$ from out of town.

Huh? I never mentioned Tom Brady. But to your Q, I don't like him because he comes across as an arrogant primma donna playboy (dam good QB though).

Harsh... but maybe not inaccurate. The emoticon may be spot on. Frankly, Bflo is in the bottom 5 teams economically. No shame in that. I would vote for any Ralph renovation that keeps it at about the 28th stadium, by national standards. We don't need the excess. But I don't want the Ralph to be the crappiest stadium. That would be bad for the region.