Deranged Rhino Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Ha. National sports teams are basically cities competing for attention. If no one else knew about it, you (or your friends and fellow fans) wouldn't get anything from it. It's only importance is gained from how it relates to other cities teams. What are you talking about? You're saying if I go to the Ralph with my friends and watch the Bills CRUSH the P*ts, the only way I'd "get anything from it" is if it was covered by the national media? You realize how ridiculous that is, don't you? It's not true on any level.
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 As many people have already said, the on-field results obviously mean more. That said, it is nice to get a bit of positive national attention in the media. I've had several friends from all over the country who aren't Bills fans reach out this week to talk about our game vs the Colts. Hopefully we can keep the W's coming and give the talking heads some more to discuss.
Prickly Pete Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) What are you talking about? You're saying if I go to the Ralph with my friends and watch the Bills CRUSH the P*ts, the only way I'd "get anything from it" is if it was covered by the national media? You realize how ridiculous that is, don't you? It's not true on any level. Oh Greggy, thinking small again... The satisfaction you get from a Bills victory, is only relevant if other team's fans know and care about the game. It's not a personal accomplishment. It only derives power from how it relates to other communities. The media (ESPN, SI, fan blogs, websites...large or small) gives it a forum, and relays the news of the teams accomplishments. Edited September 16, 2015 by HoF Watkins
IronyAbounds Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Just beat the Pats on Sunday. Do that and the Bills stay relevant. Lose, and the Bills are just more roadkill in the Tom Brady caravan of douchebaggery.
Andrew Son Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Oh Greggy, thinking small again... The satisfaction you get from a Bills victory, is only relevant if other team's fans know and care about the game. It's not a personal accomplishment. It only derives power from how it relates to other communities. The media (ESPN, SI, fan blogs, websites...large or small) gives it a forum, and relays the news of the teams accomplishments. I hope you're trolling or else this is really sad.
Prickly Pete Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 I hope you're trolling or else this is really sad. Interesting. Tell me then, what do you find satisfying about the Bills winning, and why?
Gavin in Va Beach Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks Debbie Downer. Feeling kinda...well....you know?
GG Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Interesting. Tell me then, what do you find satisfying about the Bills winning, and why? Look up definition of "fan." Then follow it up by looking up studies of rabid fans.
Prickly Pete Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Look up definition of "fan." Then follow it up by looking up studies of rabid fans. Nope, you do that, and then post the relevant info here.
GG Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Nope, you do that, and then post the relevant info here. Why do you take time out of your busy day to post on a fan forum, other than to troll?
Rockinon Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I personally would like to fly a little more under the radar till we have more wins..... but whatever...it is what it is Beating up the Colts pretty much kills that plan. Beating **Patriots will completely destroy it. Screw it...lets just win our 1st 10 games and coast into the playoffs. Edited September 16, 2015 by Rockinon
Andrew Son Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Interesting. Tell me then, what do you find satisfying about the Bills winning, and why? I'm certainly not going to lay out all of my deep seated emotions regarding the Bills for you. I can tell you that what someone on ESPN says has literally no bearing.
Gugny Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 I'm certainly not going to lay out all of my deep seated emotions regarding the Bills for you. I can tell you that what someone on ESPN says has literally no bearing. This post is just evil.
pi2000 Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 This history does temper enthusiasm. The Trent Edwards fall off the cliff scenario in combination with the Fitznomagic years really weigh right now. This is a different team so it's week to week we go. yeah, all those teams of the last decade were "different". Bledsoe, Lynch, Evans, McGahee, Spikes, TO. Jauron and Gregg Williams were supposed to take the D to the next level, then when the offense was patheic they brought in guys like Chan Gailey, Mike Mularkey, etc... now it's Taylor, McCoy and Rex Ryan. IMO this current team is no different than those teams of the past 15 years. You can name drop all you want, but until they actually do something, it's the same old story. I certainly hope this year is the year, but only time can tell. I'll say one thing, Russ Brandon has done a great job of keeping the fans interested. They haven't been to the playoffs in eons, but that stadium is packed every weekend.
Chandler#81 Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 We're about the same age. I wholeheartedly endorse these sentiments. I can take it futher -back to the joy of stealing Jack Kemp off waivers from San Diego -and the Championships that ensued. I also wholeheartedly endorse those statements.
Prickly Pete Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I'm certainly not going to lay out all of my deep seated emotions regarding the Bills for you. I can tell you that what someone on ESPN says has literally no bearing. I didn't ask YOU to. I asked the people that challenged me. So you disregard ESPN...great. Other posters brought ESPN into the picture, I am talking about the media in general. No one has provided a reason why they enjoy a particular sports team's victories. They just say "I like it because me and my friends can enjoy it". Look deep inside, and ask yourself what is gratifying about your sports team winning. It's not your own accomplishment, you don't really know the participants...so what is it? Edited September 16, 2015 by HoF Watkins
GG Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 So you disregard ESPN...great. Other posters brought ESPN into the picture, I am talking about the media in general. No one has provided a reason why they enjoy a particular sports team's victories. They just say "I like it because me and my friends can enjoy it". Look deep inside, and ask yourself what is gratifying about your sports team winning. It's not your own accomplishment, you don't really know the participants...so what is it? Give it a rest, troll
bladiebla Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Just like in 2002 when they started 5-3... no wait, I mean 2003 after they pounded the Patriots 31-0 on opening day and made the cover of SI. No... actually, this is more like 2005 in JP Losman's first career start he beat the favored Texans 22-7. Nah... this is just like 2008 when Trent Edwards (they finally found a QB!) led them to a 5-1 start out of the gate. Or is this more like 2001 when Fitz led us to a 5-1 start? In all fairness the national media wasn't saying we were relevant again in those years, we wanted to believe so and questioned the ever so negative national media or even lack of media attention. 5-1 start and this board was exploding because we we're only ranked 14th in the ESPN power rankings... etc... etc...
Prickly Pete Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Give it a rest, troll You didn't have to get involved. Greggy challenged me, so I laid out my thoughts. I'm not trolling, and what I posted is absolutely true. I don't think it's sad, or bad, you guys do! The thread was started because people want attention for the Bills from the media. What's the problem? Edited September 16, 2015 by HoF Watkins
GG Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 You didn't have to get involved. Greggy challenged me, so I laid out my thoughts. I'm not trolling, and what I posted is absolutely true. I don't think it's sad, or bad, you guys do! The thread was started because people want attention for the Bills from the media. What's the problem? Thanks for letting me know when I can join an open thread, trolly. You started your classic troll behavior in post #34 and people called you out.
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