teef Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 looks like russ played a bit too much grab ass at work. that **** will always get you. 5
Heitz Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Captain Murica said: Oh great, who are people going to blame for the Bills failures in the personnel department from this day forward ? Polishing my resume as we speak... 2
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: Not a rumor! http://buffalonews.com/2018/05/01/russ-brandon-resigns-from-bills-sabres-after-internal-investigation/ Russ Brandon has resigned as managing partner and president of the Pegula sports empire. Kim Pegula has taken over as president. The move comes after Pegula Sports and Entertainment conducted an internal investigation into Brandon's workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, two sources told The Buffalo News. Kim Pegula on Friday informed Brandon an internal investigation was being conducted. Two sources with knowledge of the investigation said it was triggered by allegations of inappropriate relationships with female employees. When confronted by Kim Pegula, the sources said, Brandon denied any such relationships, but the investigation indicated he was deceitful about that and other job-related issues that were uncovered. Wow. Can't believe it ended like this.
BuffaloBillyG Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Now we know what triggered Cogs into retirement. Damn you Russ, you handsy bastard. 3
blacklabel Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) People can hate on Brandon all they want but there's something to be said about a guy who can consistently sell out Bills games while in the midst of a 17-year playoff drought and most seasons playing meaningless games by December. Obviously he should have never been put in a GM role but that was Ralph Wilson's decision. He's also responsible for developing training camp at St. John Fisher which is typically referred to one of the nicest and most fan-interactive camps in the league by those that visit it. I wonder what's causing the shake up? I'd assume they feel pretty good about the Bills right now. Ended the drought in the third year of their ownership. Just pulled the trigger and drafted what they think is their franchise QB. Hired the head coach they wanted all along, even before Rex. Sabres, on the other hand, tanked an entire season for nothing. Constant upheaval at the top since they bought the team. Dismal last two seasons, each with different coaches that can't seem to reach the players or figure out the best way to utilize their players. Should be interesting to learn more. EDIT - In the time I spent typing up this post the information behind Brandon's departure was added to the thread. So uh... welp. Seems like Russ is a dingbat. Edited May 1, 2018 by blacklabel 4 1
BuffaloHokie13 Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, TheTruthHurts said: Wow. Can't believe it ended like this. It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss 3 7
QCity Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 What a truly incredible week for Buffalo sports!!! Someone get the tissues for the Brandonites. 4 1 1
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 With all that has happened this year for Buffalo sports I now believe Josh Allen is going to succeed. 2018 is the year of the Buffalo. 1 5
fansince88 Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: Not a rumor! http://buffalonews.com/2018/05/01/russ-brandon-resigns-from-bills-sabres-after-internal-investigation/ Russ Brandon has resigned as managing partner and president of the Pegula sports empire. Kim Pegula has taken over as president. The move comes after Pegula Sports and Entertainment conducted an internal investigation into Brandon's workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, two sources told The Buffalo News. Kim Pegula on Friday informed Brandon an internal investigation was being conducted. Two sources with knowledge of the investigation said it was triggered by allegations of inappropriate relationships with female employees. When confronted by Kim Pegula, the sources said, Brandon denied any such relationships, but the investigation indicated he was deceitful about that and other job-related issues that were uncovered. Other job related issues? He was no good at them?
LabattBlue Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Good riddance. Scumbag couldn't find some action at one of the area bars? Local boy gets put in his place. Hope to never hear from him again. 5 1
Green Lightning Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: Damn. That's a sad way to go out for a hometown kid who worked his way up. Like him or hate him, he worked his tail off for both franchises. Agree. A damn shame. 2
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, McNubbins said: Good marketer, bad president. Happy to see him go. No one liked hearing him talk. He did regionalize the franchise though. Ticket sales grew in Rochester and Ontario under his watch. Edited May 1, 2018 by TheTruthHurts 3
fridge Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Quote When confronted by Kim Pegula, the sources said, Brandon denied any such relationships, but the investigation indicated he was deceitful about that and other job-related issues that were uncovered. Okay okay okay... the infidelity/workplace misconduct, fine. I'm sorry to hear that, and I'm glad he's gone. But...is anyone else super excited to find out more about the other "job-related issues that were uncovered"? What wild speculation should we run with there? Meddling with the franchises beyond the scope of marketing? Internal threats? Financial shadiness? General snake-like behavior?
YoloinOhio Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, blacklabel said: People can hate on Brandon all they want but there's something to be said about a guy who can consistently sell out Bills games while in the midst of a 17-year playoff drought and most seasons playing meaningless games by December. Obviously he should have never been put in a GM role but that was Ralph Wilson's decision. He's also responsible for developing training camp at St. John Fisher which is typically referred to one of the nicest and most fan-interactive camps in the league by those that visit it. I wonder what's causing the shake up? I'd assume they feel pretty good about the Bills right now. Ended the drought in the third year of their ownership. Just pulled the trigger and drafted what they think is their franchise QB. Hired the head coach they wanted all along, even before Rex. Sabres, on the other hand, tanked an entire season for nothing. Constant upheaval at the top since they bought the team. Dismal last two seasons, each with different coaches that can't seem to reach the players or figure out the best way to utilize their players. Should be interesting to learn more. Sexual misconduct
thebandit27 Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 I always defended the job he did in keeping the team profitable If he did this stuff then I'm thrilled to see him go 5
PastaJoe Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 They must feel confident that they don’t need him anymore to sell lemons as lemonade to the fans.
Captain Murica Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, Heitz said: Polishing my resume as we speak... Oh okay, was worried about it for a moment. 3 6 1
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, QCity said: What a truly incredible week for Buffalo sports!!! Someone get the tissues for the Brandonites. Week? Year! Bills playoffs, UB basketball, Top 10 QB, winning the lottery, and now Russ Brandon out. 2
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