YoloinOhio Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/nfl/bills/bills-stadium-plans-remain-unclear/71-577066129 BILLS STADIUM PLANS REMAIN UNCLEAR WGRZ's Adam Benigni spoke with Erie County Executive Marc Poloncarz to get some perspective on stadium plans for the future.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) Benigni needs to be talking to a REAL power broker with true insider information, not some lowly county executive. 'DD' Edited July 25, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Added a hint. 1 1
teef Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I hate it when people spell Mark with a c. It’s just not the right way to do it. 1
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I love Rich Stadium/Ralph Wilson Stadium/New Era Field. But eventually they’re going to have to build a Stadium downtown... 1
Mr. WEO Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Didn't the same question get answered by the same County Executive a few months ago? Where's the news WGRZ? Are they going to ask him every 6 months for an update?
Seasons1992 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) On 7/25/2018 at 5:11 PM, teef said: I hate it when people spell Mark with a c. It’s just not the right way to do it. Expand I've been dealing with one of these today with my job.......dude's just not listening to me and I'm like "Yo, you spelled your name wrong. Let me handle this, I'm the expert." Anyway, back on topic. The ONE thing they could do? Put in a seat for everyone instead of still having bleachers. Reduce capacity, raise ticket prices by $5 and call it a day. That place is VASTLY improved since I began going in the mid 80's. Lambeau did it, and we have the similar neighborhood feel. Edited July 25, 2018 by Seasons1992
reddogblitz Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 We don't need no stinkin' new stadium. Have any of yall been to any of the fancy new fangled stadiums? I went to a game the Super Dome once and it was very odd. Football being played in an unnatural environment., I went to the draft in Dallas. It would be like going to a football game in a movie theater. Fuggedaboutit. Be careful what you ask for ... 6
CountDorkula Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:25 PM, reddogblitz said: We don't need no stinkin' new stadium. Have any of yall been to any of the fancy new fangled stadiums? I went to a game the Super Dome once and it was very odd. Football being played in an unnatural environment., I went to the draft in Dallas. It would be like going to a football game in a movie theater. Fuggedaboutit. Be careful what you ask for ... Expand Yes. Atlanta, and it was awesome!
reddogblitz Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:27 PM, CountDorkula said: Yes. Atlanta, and it was awesome! Expand How much were the tickets? I'm old school I admit it. I liked it when at football stadiums you went into the mens room and they just had a trench with water running in to do you know what in. No frills. I prefer going to a stadium to watch the football. I can look at art at the art museum. 1
CountDorkula Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:29 PM, reddogblitz said: How much were the tickets? I'm old school I admit it. I liked it when at football stadiums you went into the mens room and they just had a trench with water running in to do you know what in. No frills. I prefer going to a stadium to watch the football. I can look at art at the art museum. Expand Expensive. Like $175 per for corner end zone.
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 It's the WNY economy! Where will the money come from? Taxes are not a solid option, and ticket/parking/concession prices will fall far short. New Era is appreciated, but far from the big name corporate "stadium naming" entities that the other "new fangled" stadiums have found. I just don't see it in the future. Nothing will ever happen till the current bonds are fully amortized. 1
Royale with Cheese Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:11 PM, teef said: I hate it when people spell Mark with a c. It’s just not the right way to do it. Expand 2 8 1
reddogblitz Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:31 PM, CountDorkula said: Expensive. Like $175 per for corner end zone. Expand Thanks. Seahawks tickets are outrageous too. Bills build a new stadium, the price of football goes up exponentially. No thanks IMHO.
Heitz Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:16 PM, Mr. WEO said: Didn't the same question get answered by the same County Executive a few months ago? Where's the news WGRZ? Are they going to ask him every 6 months for an update? Expand Breaking News Update: We Have No New Updates! 2 1
RochesterRob Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 4:47 PM, YoloinOhio said: https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/nfl/bills/bills-stadium-plans-remain-unclear/71-577066129 BILLS STADIUM PLANS REMAIN UNCLEAR WGRZ's Adam Benigni spoke with Erie County Executive Marc Poloncarz to get some perspective on stadium plans for the future. Expand We're not hearing much about a new stadium because any of the key players involved don't want to pay for it. When was the last time a Governor with a strong Buffalo connection sat in Albany?
wagon127 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I don't believe fans are eagerly waiting to spend double or even triple for tickets. New Era Field will do just fine until they have to reinforce the structure again.
Fr. Jerk Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:11 PM, teef said: I hate it when people spell Mark with a c. It’s just not the right way to do it. Expand Its kinda like Shawn spelled Sean.
Jay_Fixit Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) On 7/25/2018 at 5:11 PM, teef said: I hate it when people spell Mark with a c. It’s just not the right way to do it. Expand It’s up there with red hair. Sean. On 7/25/2018 at 5:50 PM, The Jerk said: Its kinda like Shawn spelled Sean. Expand Ohhhh snap! Edited July 25, 2018 by Jay_Fixit 1
corta765 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:25 PM, reddogblitz said: We don't need no stinkin' new stadium. Have any of yall been to any of the fancy new fangled stadiums? I went to a game the Super Dome once and it was very odd. Football being played in an unnatural environment., I went to the draft in Dallas. It would be like going to a football game in a movie theater. Fuggedaboutit. Be careful what you ask for ... Expand Like it or not the long term future will require a future stadium whether at the Ralph or a new stadium to be updated and it will have some elements that cater to a richer and more family based crowd. The cost to renovate the Ralph is estimated right around $500 million so its a good serious question do you rebuild or relocate new? I get you and every other fan who will talk the tailgate environment and culture blah blah blah. They don't entirely care about that and if they can make a stadium downtown near everything else they own that will make more money while still maintaining some tailgate culture they will do so.
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