Lori Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 he'll probably say we still have a huge mess in front of us...which any sane person would agree with... Most likely this ... and I also believe he's going to give props to the loyal Bills fans who sit through weather like today's despite the too-often-inferior product the team has put on the field of late, and assert that it's time for the franchise to give them something better to watch. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 and in the next paragraph he's going to thanks all his loyal haters at TBD for practically making him a household name by starting thread after thread about him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 So, we don't like that Sullivan complains about the team? All of his pieces aren't hatchet jobs, but pardon the man for seeing that the team is in poor shape. It's ironic how fans are shouted down when they begin to "hate" on a player for various reasons. I've read it as "running" a player out of town. Now, posters are complaining about a newspaper columnist who isn't infatuated with the current state of the Bills? This is surreal...a stinking newspaper columnist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 I was thinking about Larry Felser today. That's a guy who never had a problem covering the Bills. Why? He took the time to develop contacts, which is what reporters do. He could probably get Ralph Wilson on the phone if he wanted to. When people like you, or at least don't think you are a walking herpes sore, they will talk to you and tell you stuff. Somewhere along the way Jerry Sullivan decided contacts are for chumps and just started hammering away at the Bills. Then he got all indignant because they won't talk to him and feed him tidbits. Meanwhile a guy in Florida broadcasting from his basement over the internet is running circles around Sullivan. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 His problem is it seems that his only job is just to complain about everything in a condescending, arrogant way. That being said, HE'S RIGHT! The Bills organization is a complete joke and until the Bills do something to move in a positive direction JS has the right to say and write whatever he wants. He is a douche though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 His problem is it seems that his only job is just to complain about everything in a condescending, arrogant way. That being said, HE'S RIGHT! The Bills organization is a complete joke and until the Bills do something to move in a positive direction JS has the right to say and write whatever he wants. He is a douche though. He's right but he can't tell you why he's right. Sure he can look in the rear view mirror and point at things but he has no idea what goes on with the team right now. He just repeats the tired "Ralph is cheap" cliches. The only things he knows about the Bills are the things he reads on ESPN.com. He couldn't get Russ Brandon to pee on him if he were on fire. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 So, we don't like that Sullivan complains about the team? All of his pieces aren't hatchet jobs, but pardon the man for seeing that the team is in poor shape. It's ironic how fans are shouted down when they begin to "hate" on a player for various reasons. I've read it as "running" a player out of town. Now, posters are complaining about a newspaper columnist who isn't infatuated with the current state of the Bills? This is surreal...a stinking newspaper columnist. Yes, the team is in poor shape. We all know that. We get it. They haven't made the playoffs in a decade; they're blowing up the FO, coaching staff, and likely the roster; this season concludes yeat another year of sucktitude. However, do we need all that shoved down our throats every single day? They just played a fun game; got Fred Jackson his 1,000 yard season; got TO his 3rd place on the WR list; the fans are great for supporting this team in the weather like they do. There are some positives to talk about after today's game. So why not take a day and do that? That doesn't change anything about how bad the Bills have been nor how much overhauling they may still have ahead of them. It just means there's a time and place for everything. And, IMO, tomorrow would be a good tiem to talk about the great play of Fred Jackson; the heart Kyle Williams showed; the greatness of the fans out in that stadium; or some other such positive story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I was thinking about Larry Felser today. That's a guy who never had a problem covering the Bills. Why? He took the time to develop contacts, which is what reporters do. He could probably get Ralph Wilson on the phone if he wanted to. PTR Sullivan probably talks to Wilson more than most media personalities do. RW's is not ultra-accessible regardless. And for the record, does anyone think Brandon is accessible? I for one do not, as it seems no local or national media type has had a soundbyte from Mr. Smithers. The last we heard him was after the Cleveland debacle. The man didn't even speak at his promotion/Nix' elevation to GM PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Vegas Calling... Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'll go with all of the above plus this. Ha!Ha! I can hear it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Sullivan probably talks to Wilson more than most media personalities do. RW's is not ultra-accessible regardless. And for the record, does anyone think Brandon is accessible? I for one do not, as it seems no local or national media type has had a soundbyte from Mr. Smithers. The last we heard him was after the Cleveland debacle. The man didn't even speak at his promotion/Nix' elevation to GM PC. I was really surprised that he didn't say anything. I know it was Buddy's day and all... but considering his promotion, I think he should've talked for at least a minute or so, even if he didn't field any questions from the reporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I was thinking about Larry Felser today. That's a guy who never had a problem covering the Bills. Why? He took the time to develop contacts, which is what reporters do. He could probably get Ralph Wilson on the phone if he wanted to. When people like you, or at least don't think you are a walking herpes sore, they will talk to you and tell you stuff. Somewhere along the way Jerry Sullivan decided contacts are for chumps and just started hammering away at the Bills. Then he got all indignant because they won't talk to him and feed him tidbits. Meanwhile a guy in Florida broadcasting from his basement over the internet is running circles around Sullivan. PTR Dude, no one in FL has basements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 He's right but he can't tell you why he's right. PTR, It doesn't take a genius to justify his feelings about the Bills. Terrible drafts, horrible coaching decisions and FO hirings, no traceable FO hierarchy, botched personell decisions, marketing ploys to sell tickets, etc. Again, his delivery is that of a child, but he's on point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBillsDrive Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Whine about Marshawn not getting enough touches today to see what he offers for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/columns...ory/911447.html Have at it, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/columns...ory/911447.html Have at it, folks. Unlike his detractors, Sully is a class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 ooh...ooooh oooh! why that negative ninny!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Unlike his detractors, Sully is a class act. he's the best...unless you're one of those fans who needs smoke blown up your az. great column...i so wish i could have gone to the game today., i always enjoy the wintry games the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Unlike his detractors, Sully is a class act. I agree. I don't understand the Sully bashing that goes on around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I don't expect him to polish turds but he should at least be knowledgeable. The few times I've read one of his columns linked from here, it has been abundantly clear that the guy has no clue what he is yammering about. He's kind of like a few posterswhoshallremainnameless that have no real clue what is going on but insist that everybody else be subjected to their infallible wisdom.Although I do agree with you that he owns a lot of folks around here who just can't seem to stop posting about him. Pwned by Jerry Sullivan; that must be embarrassing. So many pwned yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Nice column. Glad he didn't go the negative route. Maybe he's saving it for 'GR. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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