26CornerBlitz Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) BUFFALO, N.Y. — Russ Brandon, the former Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres president who was dismissed in May after an internal investigation into workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, has resurfaced at the Buffalo-based New Era Cap headwear company. Two sources informed The Athletic that Brandon has been added to New Era’s executive team, although his role couldn’t be confirmed. Brandon is listed in the company’s dial-by-name phone directory. Phoned about the hire Monday night, New Era CEO Chris Koch replied, “I’ve got no comment at this point” and hung up. Edited July 31, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz
fansince88 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 My best guess is the CEO doesn't want to talk about it. 1
stevewin Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) Good to see him snapback Edited July 31, 2018 by stevewin 7
JoPar_v2 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? 3
JoeF Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 I have it on good authority he is leading the new willie-hat/jimmy-hat division. 2
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 1:19 AM, JoPar_v2 said: I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? Expand He didn’t bang Kim or the daughters right? Dude might be creep but that’s his personal business. As long as a guy isn’t a criminal and is good st their job, I could care less what they do in their private lives (assuming it’s not affecting my life). 1
JoPar_v2 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) On 7/31/2018 at 1:29 AM, C.Biscuit97 said: He didn’t bang Kim or the daughters right? Dude might be creep but that’s his personal business. As long as a guy isn’t a criminal and is good st their job, I could care less what they do in their private lives (assuming it’s not affecting my life). Expand I don’t think he should be permanently ostracized either. It just seems a bit awkward that one of the Bills’ biggest corporate partners hired the guy that was unceremoniously shown the door a few months ago. Edited July 31, 2018 by JoPar_v2 4 1
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 1:33 AM, JoPar_v2 said: I don’t think he shpuld be permanently ostracized either. It just seems a bit awkward that one of the Bills’ biggest corporate partners hired the guy that was unceremoniously shown the door a few months ago. Expand Good point. Honestly, I’m sure if they wanted to fire him but Were kinda forced to. I also can’t believe one of these alleged cheated on husbands didn’t come after him. 1
Augie Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 1:12 AM, fansince88 said: My best guess is the CEO doesn't want to talk about it. Expand Hanging up would seem to indicate that. Can you say awkward?
26CornerBlitz Posted July 31, 2018 Author Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 1:19 AM, JoPar_v2 said: I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? Expand I'll bet anything that the Pegulas were given advanced notice of the hiring. 1
Buffalo716 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 2:13 AM, BillsPride12 said: We just can't get rid of this guy in WNY Expand Well he is a WNYr... technically
BillsPride12 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 2:20 AM, Buffalo716 said: Well he is a WNYr... technically Expand He probably just didn't wanna be too far away from Lauren Hall 1
Lurker Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 2:22 AM, BillsPride12 said: He probably just didn't wanna be too far away from Lauren Hall Expand And get in on the gravy train when Nike eventually buys New Era... 1
Koko78 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 1:19 AM, JoPar_v2 said: I hear the CEO and Russ are buds so it makes some sort of sense, but the Pegulas (especially Kim) can’t be too thrilled with New Era here right? Expand So what if they aren't? They're not going to breach multiple contracts and end their business relationship with New Era over Russ Brandon.
May Day 10 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 Guess not a lot of pro sports organizations were lining up to hire him as President. 2
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