5 Wide Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Well this is something: RT @NewsRadio930 @BfloBizJimFink says he's been told the Pegula bid for the #BuffaloBills is $1.3 billion.
bills1960 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Probably nothing groundbreaking here, but it sounds to me that Golisano really never had any interest in owning the team other than to save them from moving. He has probably spoken with the Pegula camp, knows how much they're going to front, and pulled out knowing the team is in good hands (hopefully). I'd actually be more concerned if he were still bidding, it might mean that the Toronto threat is more dangerous than we believe.
Doc Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 It wouldn't surprise me to learn that Pegs did his homework and bid a little over 3 times what BJ's group's could offer. Although I'd love to hear that BJ's group offered more and the trust went with Pegs because they thought he was the best prospective owner.
5 Wide Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Or Golisano is pulling back to see how the process goes, and if Toronto does something crazy with a huge number, he piles into the Pegula camp as a minority owner. Just a thought.
Doc Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Probably nothing groundbreaking here, but it sounds to me that Golisano really never had any interest in owning the team other than to save them from moving. He has probably spoken with the Pegula camp, knows how much they're going to front, and pulled out knowing the team is in good hands (hopefully). I'd actually be more concerned if he were still bidding, it might mean that the Toronto threat is more dangerous than we believe. I'd buy that. And I think he'd be willing to pony up some cash to help Pegs win it, if necessary.
Tyrod's Tailor Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 This is going to be the best season in Bills history, and it doesn't matter if the team is good or not.
thebandit27 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I'd buy that. And I think he'd be willing to pony up some cash to help Pegs win it, if necessary. I'd also keep an eye on Golisano's role in stadium funding...I think he'd have an interest there--both in de facto stadium money and naming rights.
RuntheDamnBall Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-to-wear-jersey-patch-honoring-Ralph-C-Wilson-Jr/91c1a2dc-968c-42d1-aae5-30cb792d0769 The Halas stripes look classier, wish they had gone that route but this is getting nitpicky.
jsswansonjr Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 A newbie question, who would make the best owner and why?
zonabb Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 The lack of bidders is definitely a potential sign that other bidders may have realized (or heard) that Pegula was going to make a strong bid, that he'd been doing his homework with league owners, and that he had the financial wherewithal to outbid anyone, thereby scaring others away from wasting their time with what is likely a foregone conclusion, that come October he;s the new owner. I posted back in June on another thread that some well-placed people I know heard it was his. That included that he had been flying around meeting with other owners. This info came from a conversation between someone I know with someone from an NFL club and someone high up with a very wealthy and powerful local family. They said he was bidding $1.2 but maybe he felt like he needed to go all-in and end this now!
The Wiz Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Well this is something: RT @NewsRadio930 @BfloBizJimFink says he's been told the Pegula bid for the #BuffaloBills is $1.3 billion. Going for the first punch knock out. TPegs ain't playing.
SRQ_BillsFan Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Don't forget jBJ s group can borrow up to $200K. He can be the only one of the 3 with borrowed money if the other 2 agree to that. It doesn't need to be 1/3 3 ways.
thebandit27 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 A newbie question, who would make the best owner and why? El Pegual (Pegula since you're new here ) Reasons: - Cares about the area - Progressive - Extremely wealthy (and liquid) - Has heirs that would keep the team in the family long-term The lack of bidders is definitely a potential sign that other bidders may have realized (or heard) that Pegula was going to make a strong bid, that he'd been doing his homework with league owners, and that he had the financial wherewithal to outbid anyone, thereby scaring others away from wasting their time with what is likely a foregone conclusion, that come October he;s the new owner. I posted back in June on another thread that some well-placed people I know heard it was his. That included that he had been flying around meeting with other owners. This info came from a conversation between someone I know with someone from an NFL club and someone high up with a very wealthy and powerful local family. They said he was bidding $1.2 but maybe he felt like he needed to go all-in and end this now! Yes, been hearing this for a while now as well. Exciting times! Going for the first punch knock out. TPegs ain't playing. Ahem, it's "El Pegual" to you sir.
The Wiz Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Ahem, it's "El Pegual" to you sir. Call him what you will as long as it's followed by Owner of the Buffalo Bills.
MarkAF43 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Not trying to jump the gun, but can you imagine the reaction he will get at the first game he attends? I've already got chills just thinking about it.
eball Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Not trying to jump the gun, but can you imagine the reaction he will get at the first game he attends? I've already got chills just thinking about it. Can you imagine the reaction he will get the first time he walks into a Tim Hortons for coffee? The dude is going to be worshipped like a god -- and rightfully so.
thebandit27 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Not trying to jump the gun, but can you imagine the reaction he will get at the first game he attends? I've already got chills just thinking about it. It'll probably sound a lot like this: "TARE-REE! TARE-REE! TARE-REE! TARE-REE! TARE-REE!"
K D Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Can you imagine the reaction he will get the first time he walks into a Tim Hortons for coffee? The dude is going to be worshipped like a god -- and rightfully so. we need a bronze statue of him. the guy has single handily saved an entire city. amazing
Kirby Jackson Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Someone was asking about the timeline earlier. The new owner will be confirmed in October assuming something doesn't go awry. They are right on schedule now.
richNjoisy Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Can you imagine the reaction he will get the first time he walks into a Tim Hortons for coffee? The dude is going to be worshipped like a god -- and rightfully so. Maybe but seriously "time wounds all heals" which is to say, just like my beagle after I give him a biscuit, we Bills fans will quickly get to, "what have you done for me lately?". So, Terry and Kim, now that you own the Bills and they are staying.....ummm..... WE WANT A CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!" just sayin'
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