VJ91 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The Rochester Americans suffered one of the worst seasons in their long proud history last season. Their new owner made one big hire, and allowed that guy to work with the new GM, signing some expensive (in AHL standards) proven veterans and working better with their parent Florida Panthers and within the organization and the Rochester community. Then the season started, and the worst team in the AHL last season has stared on a 9-1-1 tear. You might remember the person the new Amerks owner hired; a Mr. Ted Nolan. It seems the new owner of the Amerks is a fellow Canadian Indian like Ted, has known him for years and he thought Nolan could help. Now Ted might be the "Lou Saban" of hockey, and who knows if he will even stay this entire first season as an Amerks Consultant, but the man sure has a knack for turning teams he is associated with into winners quickly, doesn't he?? Yes, sometimes hiring just one person from outside the box, can turn everything around for a pro sports franchise. Wilson tried it once bringing in his old trusted friend Marv Levy, and it did not work. Well, now it's time to try it again. As soon as the Bills go quietly into the early January night, preparing to watch the playoffs in the comfort of their half a million dollar homes later this season for the 10th consecutive time, Ralph needs to bring in a proven winner from the NFL who brings in that passion for winning that has been absent here since the late John Butler and A.J. Smith headed west for San Diego.....10 years ago. Ironic, isn't it?? NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 i be on board if the Bills hired Ted Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The Rochester Americans suffered one of the worst seasons in their long proud history last season. Their new owner made one big hire, and allowed that guy to work with the new GM, signing some expensive (in AHL standards) proven veterans and working better with their parent Florida Panthers and within the organization and the Rochester community. Then the season started, and the worst team in the AHL last season has stared on a 9-1-1 tear. You might remember the person the new Amerks owner hired; a Mr. Ted Nolan. It seems the new owner of the Amerks is a fellow Canadian Indian like Ted, has known him for years and he thought Nolan could help. Now Ted might be the "Lou Saban" of hockey, and who knows if he will even stay this entire first season as an Amerks Consultant, but the man sure has a knack for turning teams he is associated with into winners quickly, doesn't he?? Yes, sometimes hiring just one person from outside the box, can turn everything around for a pro sports franchise. Wilson tried it once bringing in his old trusted friend Marv Levy, and it did not work. Well, now it's time to try it again. As soon as the Bills go quietly into the early January night, preparing to watch the playoffs in the comfort of their half a million dollar homes later this season for the 10th consecutive time, Ralph needs to bring in a proven winner from the NFL who brings in that passion for winning that has been absent here since the late John Butler and A.J. Smith headed west for San Diego.....10 years ago. Ironic, isn't it?? NOT! Ralph Wilson has owned the team for half a century. He has done things the same way for all these years, his way. He is 91 yrs old and getting frailer by the day. Why do you think he would radically change his approach in handling his "business"? Do you think he is more or less likely to be less stubborn or become more modern and innovative as more time passes. The Bills franchise is his personal ATM and toy to play with. He is not sharing it with anyone. Ralph is Ralph. The only thing that is going to put this franchise on the right track is to make dramatic changes in staffing and operation. The baron owner is not up to that very rigorous task. While teams have GMs and personnel people such as Belichick, Parcells, Dimitroff, Polian etc making decisions for their franchise, the Bills have a tired owner living in the not so successful past who is running the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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