Lv-Bills Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) For a station that takes flack around here (not from me), I have to say their coverage of this has been terrific. They have been live for two days, almost around the clock. They have reporters in different spots around Buffalo. They are having fun with this, but also showing that they are just as invested in this, as we the fans, are. I have been enthralled with all of this Mario Williams stuff. So have they. They are really extending how we all feel today. They are also getting more info than the big guys as well. A lot of the big guys are citing WGR. Kudos GR, I have been streaming you at work, at home, and over my car bluetooth through the Bills mobile app. I couldn't get through this without you guys. Edited March 14, 2012 by Lv-Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 They are the "Home of The Bills" now! If they weren't, Schopp would be bashing the team left and right being negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOnDan Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Very positive coverage, loving it!!! get the app wgr550 or listen online if you aren't local... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 For a station that takes flack around here (not from me), I have to say their coverage of this has been terrific. They have been live for two days, almost around the clock. They have reporters in different spots around Buffalo. They are having fun with this, but also showing that they are just as invested in this, as we the fans, are. I have been enthralled with all of this Mario Williams stuff. So have they. They are really extending how we all feel today. They are also getting more info from the big guys as well. A lot of the big guys are citing WGR. Kudos GR, I have been streaming you at work, at home, and over my car bluetooth through the Bills mobile app. I couldn't get through this without you guys. Yea real great! Correct me but didnt they state that Meachem was going to be a Bill in 24 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Again, I could care less if their coverage is negative or positive. That doesn't bother me. I actually don't need to hear a bunch of homers give the Bills brass handjobs all year. My kudos is for their coverage. They are excited and doing the same things we are doing. They are there, 24/7. Reporters are all over Buffalo trying to get info. They are there instead of national guys. They are largely positive today, because there is something to be positive about. Again, my kudos to them for actually covering this better than anyone, and giving Bills fans across the nation a way to follow this story. I can't work a lick. It seems like the whole city of Buffalo has some sort of pride tied to Mario......sports fan or not. That's how we all feel, and WGR has also conveyed that. Kudos. Yea real great! Correct me but didnt they state that Meachem was going to be a Bill in 24 hours? Yes they did, and the fact that they've only got one thing wrong about the free agency period so far means that they are still way better than any national guys who are out there regurgitating everything WGR is putting out there. So yeah, Kudos again. Edited March 14, 2012 by Lv-Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poo Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yea real great! Correct me but didnt they state that Meachem was going to be a Bill in 24 hours? Semantics jerk here: Joe stated that the Bills fully expected to sign both Mario and Meachem in the next 24 hours. The bills brass, which was (conjecture here, but warranted) in contact with Joe, clearly expected to get them both. Meachem was made a good offer by the Bills but got a better one in terms of money and especially playing time. Most here do not recall the last time a free agent was on a visit with one team only to sign with another on the other side of the continent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgang Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Lv-Bills, I have a non-Mario question for you. Do you make it up to all of the Bills home games from Virginia? I live just outside of DC and over the years I've really seriously considered getting tickets to support the team and head up there, but I know that I would not be able to make it to even half the home games with the driving distance and work the next day. If you can't make it to a game, do you use a broker or stubhub or something and is it hard to find buyers? Just curious. If anyone else out there is from out of town, would welcome your thoughts on this too and how you manage the ticket situation. Thanks! (and this also helps me focus on something other than Mario so that I can deal with the Mario situation- LOL!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who is Yuri? Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 It's been night and day, since they signed on as the flagship station. Nice job WGR. It's great for general morale to hear more positivity on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar's Dad Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Lv-Bills; please excuse an ignorant question but what is a Bills Mobile App and where can I get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthokeefe Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 WGR has Been Doing a Good job...It is all Joe B, Coach Sal and Brad and Jeremy.......If they knew what was good for them they would fire Mike Dope and Simon and Hire Sal and Brad full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Lv-Bills; please excuse an ignorant question but what is a Bills Mobile App and where can I get one? iPhone App Store, search Buffalo Bills Mobile, first result should be from Yinzcam/Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shouldaplayedflutie99 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I just installed the wgr app, and live in Vegas, you guys know how close to "live" the audio is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) I just installed the wgr app, and live in Vegas, you guys know how close to "live" the audio is? You're better off if you download the tune in radio app (free), and search for wgr550, it's only a few seconds behind. The wgr app is a minute or two late. At least it used to be. Been a while since I listened to the afternoon crew on GR. IMO they are awful and unlikable. Listen to Sal's energy, and he's at the stadium which I think adds to the suspense and fun of this day. I don't why they'd go away from that today. Edited March 14, 2012 by NobesBLO13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 For a station that takes flack around here (not from me), I have to say their coverage of this has been terrific. They have been live for two days, almost around the clock. They have reporters in different spots around Buffalo. They are having fun with this, but also showing that they are just as invested in this, as we the fans, are. I have been enthralled with all of this Mario Williams stuff. So have they. They are really extending how we all feel today. They are also getting more info than the big guys as well. A lot of the big guys are citing WGR. Kudos GR, I have been streaming you at work, at home, and over my car bluetooth through the Bills mobile app. I couldn't get through this without you guys. As a BIG TIME critic of Gr ... I will admit that their coverage (with the exception of certain hosts) has given me everything I needed in the Mario Hunt. To expand local coverage gives those of us away from Buffalo what we needed. So ... I will put on sack cloth for the moment while waiting to hear what list might be talked about this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 You're better off if you download the tune in radio app (free), and search for wgr550, it's only a few seconds behind. The wgr app is a minute or two late. At least it used to be. Been a while since I listened to the afternoon crew on GR. IMO they are awful and unlikable. Listen to Sal's energy, and he's at the stadium which I think adds to the suspense and fun of this day. I don't why they'd go away from that today. I, too, find the TuneIn app to be closer to "real time," and I also think it's a more reliable app (crashes less often) than the dedicated WGR app. Plus, it's just as free, and it gives you a world's worth of radio stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_36 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Been great. Been listening all day from London UK. Much easier than have the web open all day hitting F5 All been real positive, but trying not to get too excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Lv-Bills, I have a non-Mario question for you. Do you make it up to all of the Bills home games from Virginia? I live just outside of DC and over the years I've really seriously considered getting tickets to support the team and head up there, but I know that I would not be able to make it to even half the home games with the driving distance and work the next day. If you can't make it to a game, do you use a broker or stubhub or something and is it hard to find buyers? Just curious. If anyone else out there is from out of town, would welcome your thoughts on this too and how you manage the ticket situation. Thanks! (and this also helps me focus on something other than Mario so that I can deal with the Mario situation- LOL!). C, I make it to most games until the Bills are eliminated. However, I know for sure that, for instance, if the Bills play at home this year on week 1 that I can't go. You are welcome to save my name, and if you want, inquire about buying some games I don't go to, if you don't get season tickets. I have great seats. 35 yard line, Bills side, 17 rows up. I used Ticketmaster last year to sell my extras. I sold each of the last three home games that way. Believe it or not, I even sold one preseason game. Before last year, my tickets were on the 5 yard line, Bills side, lower bowl, 28 rows up, and I had trouble selling them. Hope that helps a little bit. Lv-Bills; please excuse an ignorant question but what is a Bills Mobile App and where can I get one? Like Jack said.......Iphone app store. The app has a button for Bills radio (which is just really streaming WGR over your phone) It's awesome, because on my 35 minute ride to work everyday, I can stream WGR as if I'm driving through Buffalo and not Richmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I tried to keep listening, but Schopp and Bulldog are still terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Wgr is rocking lately with the extended local bills and sabres coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 They are the "Home of The Bills" now! If they weren't, Schopp would be bashing the team left and right being negative. this, and he's been nice to callers today which is not normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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