dwight in philly Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/02/14/bills-politicians-on-same-page-with-new-stadium-talk/
Mr. WEO Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 Yeah, but Vic is probably being duped by his sources at OBD...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 Neither good news or bad to me, though I know someone who is very happy with this news. I do think a new downtown dome would just add to the revitalization of Buffalo. But the points raised are legitimate about ticket and suite costs, and there is still plenty of development opportunities in downtown outside of a new stadium.
Mr. WEO Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 Neither good news or bad to me, though I know someone who is very happy with this news. I do think a new downtown dome would just add to the revitalization of Buffalo. But the points raised are legitimate about ticket and suite costs, and there is still plenty of development opportunities in downtown outside of a new stadium. This has proven false many times in many places. They should keep the Ralph in OP. It's the only option that makes any sense at all. The state has no interest in contributing significant money (every municipality will forever be looking at the sad situation that the goofballs in STL got themselves into) and the Pegulas know that a new downtown stadium will never bring a return on investment to justify its cost.
Hammered a Lot Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/02/14/bills-politicians-on-same-page-with-new-stadium-talk/ Sort of what I have been thinking er saying. On a side note, there is continuing construction at the offices at OBD. Last fall there was steel erected for perhaps more offices space for the ever increasing coach hirings. There also have been surveyors seen walking "around" the stadium area. For what, only time will tell.yes, really good news Only if my neighbors keep giving me those special IPA's! Edited February 14, 2016 by Hammered a Lot
Saxum Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 What they should be looking at is ways to improve the transportation of fans to games from other areas and setting up areas for people to tailgate, perhaps using covered shelters, and keep their gear until end of game for some sort of fee. This will reduce the impact on roads, encourage more fans during poor weather and let them concentrate services in a smaller parking area,
RalphOP83 Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 Heard a rumor that the bills are in the process of buying "the pit" near the field house to expand practice fields/facilities.
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 As long as it's not a dome, I'm good.
dwight in philly Posted February 14, 2016 Author Posted February 14, 2016 This has proven false many times in many places. They should keep the Ralph in OP. It's the only option that makes any sense at all. The state has no interest in contributing significant money (every municipality will forever be looking at the sad situation that the goofballs in STL got themselves into) and the Pegulas know that a new downtown stadium will never bring a return on investment to justify its cost.
vincec Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 I guess playing their games in a 1970s era stadium with few amenities and an unsympathetic family environment is what everyone wants so that's what they get. It's cheap. Democracy.
dwight in philly Posted February 14, 2016 Author Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) I guess playing their games in a 1970s era stadium with few amenities and an unsympathetic family environment is what everyone wants so that's what they get. It's cheap. Democracy. you are actually quite perceptive! Edited February 14, 2016 by dwight in philly
jimmy10 Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 Heard a rumor that the bills are in the process of buying "the pit" near the field house to expand practice fields/facilities. The mud lot?
Saxum Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 I guess playing their games in a 1970s era stadium with few amenities and an unsympathetic family environment is what everyone wants so that's what they get. It's cheap. Democracy. If you want to subsidize the costs so that a great new stadium can be built you are welcome to offer.
vincec Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) If you want to subsidize the costs so that a great new stadium can be built you are welcome to offer. I would be happy to pay my share so that I can feel good taking my kids to a game. Unfortunately, it appears that I am in the minority. That's fine. As I said, it's democracy. But from now on I don't want to any more complaining from Bills fans about owners being "cheap" because the fans are obviously as cheap as anyone. Edited February 14, 2016 by vincec
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