Marv's Neighbor Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 Hopefully this will limit injuries. If so, it's money well spent. 1
Matt_In_NH Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 I hope this all pays off at some point on the field. I will always be so greatful they bought the team and are committed to keeping the team in WNY. In this case it shows they are going above and beyond. I know we as fans can be critical of some moves but their heart is in the right place for sure. I would love a "sleep pod" at work! Sounds great 3 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Hopefully this will limit injuries. If so, it's money well spent. Doubt it
Seasons1992 Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Binghamton Beast said: News like this makes me believe a refurbished New Era Field will be on the horizon. Agreed. There is NO REASON to spend a crap-ton of money on a new stadium. A year away (UB stadium perhaps?) while they completely re-do Rich Stadium (yes, I'm really old) is the perfect solution for this market and franchise. Ticket prices will go up, but only by a third of what they would if they build a "palace" downtown, or even next door to the current confines. Good on you, Kim and Terry. If you could also see about a certain team that plays on frozen water, we would appreciate it.........
Mrbojanglezs Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 45 minutes ago, teef said: i've heard they're consulting with planet fitness to ensure they build it properly. it all starts with the free tootsie rolls. LOL I am a member there simply because of the proximity to my office. I always find it funny that one day a week they have a big spread of bagels and cream cheese for the members.
HansLanda Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 Horrible Harry is going to move in and have his mail delivered to that facility next year. 1
BringBackFergy Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 Reading this and thinking back to Rex's first visit to the stadium I remember how impressed he was with the locker room and weight room. Russ took him on the tour and didn't know the difference between a mediocre weight room and a modern treatment facility (weights, water tanks, massage, etc). I tend to think Rex let these guys condition themselves...treated them as peers/buddies rather than young men who need guidance and set goals in performance, diet, being a professional. Confirms in my mind that Beane and McDermott (along with Terry and Kim) are doing things the right way. Classy team we have. Treat the players as professionals, give them everything they need to succeed and reach the post season. Ping pong tables and foosball are great in your apartment or house, but when you get to the stadium, it's time to work. They have players on the team who have adopted that mind set. Love it. 3
eball Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Terry is cheap! Should have put that money toward a !@#$ing WR! I know, that damn weight room is going to eat up all of our cap space! 1
YoloinOhio Posted August 3, 2018 Author Posted August 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Agreed. There is NO REASON to spend a crap-ton of money on a new stadium. A year away (UB stadium perhaps?) while they completely re-do Rich Stadium (yes, I'm really old) is the perfect solution for this market and franchise. Ticket prices will go up, but only by a third of what they would if they build a "palace" downtown, or even next door to the current confines. Good on you, Kim and Terry. If you could also see about a certain team that plays on frozen water, we would appreciate it......... Speaking of the other team, doesn’t key bank center need a ton of upgrades? What’s the story there on a plan?
Ned Flanders Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, aristocrat said: Interesting. Long term at the Ralph? Training camp there? My first thought as well. Bills will run out the lease at SJF then move camp to OBD. They've certainly got the cash to buy out the remaining years at SJF but that won't play well with the Rochester fan base.
May Day 10 Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Binghamton Beast said: News like this makes me believe a refurbished New Era Field will be on the horizon. That's a good point.
Kaenon Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 Facilities can make a huge difference in persona and morale. Will it be better than. Dallas' Star? Doubtful, but I'm all in favor of this!
May Day 10 Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Agreed. There is NO REASON to spend a crap-ton of money on a new stadium. A year away (UB stadium perhaps?) while they completely re-do Rich Stadium (yes, I'm really old) is the perfect solution for this market and franchise. Ticket prices will go up, but only by a third of what they would if they build a "palace" downtown, or even next door to the current confines. This. Even if they build new, it should be on location. They will need to ask the city for a lot of money for infrastructure, acquire a lot of land, etc which will virtually double the price tag. If they refurbish. Maybe playing one season at either the Carrier Dome or Toronto (BMO or Skydome). It would stink kind of, but we wouldnt have the inferiority complex of losing our team on some sort of rent-to-own deal like the Toronto series
Kirby Jackson Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 This is the kind of thing that separates good ownership from bad. The Pegulas did something similar with the Sabres locker room a few years back. The Bills facility has always been near the top of the league. These upgrades are another example of the Pegulas legitimately caring about their players. This $18M upgrade isn’t a revenue generator for them. It is a recruiting tool and an effort to keep players safer. This is just the kind of thing that good people do. Kudos to Kim and Terry for this!! 4 1
Heitz Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Terry is cheap! Should have put that money toward a !@#$ing WR! *shakes fist at clouds* THE PEGULAS ARE EXTRAVAGANT!
Juice_32 Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: News like this makes me believe a refurbished New Era Field will be on the horizon. This was my first thought and I would be a big fan of the idea. The Pegula's have proven that they are all about doing things top notch.
Saint Doug Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 It’s great that we’ve won the NFL weight room Superbowl. Is the arcade room still gone?
Cornette's Commentary Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Wayne Arnold said: That terrific. Doesn't hurt as a recruiting tool for free agents, either. Hopefully, it will bring in more free agents that are under 30 years old. Right?
4_kidd_4 Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 26 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Speaking of the other team, doesn’t key bank center need a ton of upgrades? What’s the story there on a plan? There’s nothing wrong with it, people just want more bells and whistles.
Juice_32 Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, May Day 10 said: This. Even if they build new, it should be on location. They will need to ask the city for a lot of money for infrastructure, acquire a lot of land, etc which will virtually double the price tag. If they refurbish. Maybe playing one season at either the Carrier Dome or Toronto (BMO or Skydome). It would stink kind of, but we wouldnt have the inferiority complex of losing our team on some sort of rent-to-own deal like the Toronto series I've tried to banish that debacle from my memory. My how things have changed.
YoloinOhio Posted August 3, 2018 Author Posted August 3, 2018 6 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said: There’s nothing wrong with it, people just want more bells and whistles. I haven’t been there in a couple years, just hear people complain all the time
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