26CornerBlitz Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 Yep. Also thought it was interesting that the quotes are that it's Pegula and his wife that are interested, not just Pegula himself. They're a team. No surprise in that at all.
Kirby Jackson Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) This is tremendous news. Unless there is some group that comes out of nowhere and wildly overbids (like Ballmer), he will be the owner. The nice thing about Pegula is that he can play with the big boys. If he decides that he wants it he can pay a huge sum (and in cash). He is not someone that is leveraged in any way. I am not saying that he will get into a bidding war but if someone comes in $1.5B and he decides he wants them he can have them. Edited June 12, 2014 by Kirby Jackson
Kelly the Dog Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Yep. Also thought it was interesting that the quotes are that it's Pegula and his wife that are interested, not just Pegula himself. She seems to be a true partner in a lot of things he does. That's a very strong element in all of this. She's from Rochester, so that helps, too.
K-9 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Count me in the group that doesn't care a whole lot about who buys the franchise, as long as they keep the thing in Buffalo. So yeah, this is great news. Sorry if this was asked elsewhere, but do Pegula or Golisano have kids? I mean, heirs? Pegula does. Not sure about Golisano. Him and Monica need to get "busy." GO BILLS!!!
bills1960 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 If he is paired with Golisano there's no chance anyone could outbid them. That $1.75 Billion alone that Pegula just made could get him the team easily, imagine if Golisano was on board. They could fund a stadium without public money. If that's the case, wow. Dream scenario.
NyQuil Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Pegula has five kids. Not sure about Golisano and I don't know I would count on him and Seles having kids since she's 40 and complications increase dramatically at that age.
Stenbar Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Well that news pretty much puts a wrap on it as far as Im concerned. Guess we can start listening to Bon Jovi again
K-9 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 If he is paired with Golisano there's no chance anyone could outbid them. That $1.75 Billion alone that Pegula just made could get him the team easily, imagine if Golisano was on board. They could fund a stadium without public money. If that's the case, wow. Dream scenario. I would expect El Pegaul would finance the majority of the stadium himself. The NFL, county, and state would kick in as well, but I see El Pegaul putting up the lion's share. GO BILLS!!!
SF Bills Fan Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 I have a hunch that this means a new stadium will be downtown in the stretch near the casino and a stone's throw from his new hotel and part of a large entertainment complex.
GA BILLS FAN Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Great news ! Pegula has two GREAT qualities for an owner -- (1) Will keep team in WNY and (2) Will provide optimal financial resources to the team ---
thebandit27 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Best thing I haven't seen mentioned yet--he literally cannot move the team since he owns the Sabres...not that he would anyway, but 100% assurance is nice Edited June 12, 2014 by thebandit27
SF Bills Fan Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 The nice thing about Pegula is that he can play with the big boys. If he decides that he wants it he can pay a huge sum (and in cash). He is not someone that is leveraged in any way. I am not saying that he will get into a bidding war but if someone comes in $1.5B and he decides he wants them he can have them. Agreed, he can put up the cash to outbid, if need be. I think that lease, political power players and the extremely wealthy people willing to put up the money will prevent anyone from the outside from even trying. I think my confidence level in the Bills staying is now at 99.9999% with a small margin in reserve in case an asteroid hits the city.
metzelaars_lives Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 This has really been a roller coaster of emotions. First, I'm scared s**tless when Ralph Wilson dies. Then everything comes out about how ironclad the lease is and I feel a lot better. Then KellytoReed83 says that it doesn't matter because any lawyer worth two cents can just come in and get out of the lease. So then I was really scared again. Just kidding. But seriously, then when the Clippers sold and people started to realize that hey, someone can just bid way more than anyone willing to keep them in Buffalo would bid, I did get nervous again. And now today, I feel great about the whole thing. I hope the pendulum doesn't swing back again and Pegula can just buy the team and end the worrying of Bills fans once and for all. And I believe he will.
Kirby Jackson Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Agreed, he can put up the cash to outbid, if need be. I think that lease, political power players and the extremely wealthy people willing to put up the money will prevent anyone from the outside from even trying. I think my confidence level in the Bills staying is now at 99.9999% with a small margin in reserve in case an asteroid hits the city. Ha ha, I am just waiting for the "What if an asteroid hits" thread from Tasker's Ghost.
White Linen Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 I thought only the blowhard ' s would say they were interested and the eventual buyer would be someone who has said nothing?
Omar Little Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 This is the best Bills news since ... I can't remember when. He's a dream owner.
26CornerBlitz Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 I thought only the blowhard ' s would say they were interested and the eventual buyer would be someone who has said nothing? The Pegula Family has mad no public commentary. They're getting things in place vs yakking about it.
xsoldier54 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Well that news pretty much puts a wrap on it as far as Im concerned. Guess we can start listening to Bon Jovi again You go ahead, I'll pass.
May Day 10 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 I feel like this is an intentional leak so El paguel can mark his territory
YoloinOhio Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 14m Although silent, Terry Pegula's posture, sources indicate he wants Bills http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/06/12/although-silent-terry-pegulas-posture-sources-indicate-wants-bills/ … written with @BuffNewsVogl
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