billrooter Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 16 hours ago, Gugny said: This is more directed toward fans who have to drive a long way to attend a game. I drive over 5 hours to get to Orchard Park. With the ticket prices and the tailgating options, I don't mind one bit. I only go to one home game/year. But it's expensive. One home game costs me a total of about $700 when it's all said and done with tickets (2), lodging, tailgate food/beer, etc. When the Bills build their new stadium downtown and jack the prices up ... AND make the tailgating experience one that dictates you eat their food and drink their beer at their prices .... I won't go anymore. I live an hour north of Albany, NY. A 3.5 hour (tops) drive to the Meadowlands/MetLife. Part of me thinks that, if the Bills price me out, I'd just latch onto a team that's closer to me. I've always said that if I lived 2 hours closer to Buffalo, I'd be a season ticket holder. I could do that with one of the New Jersey teams and be able to afford going to games. Anyone else giving this any thought? I hate the thought of being gouged out of my fandom, but it looks like it's heading in that direction. Who is your second team? I haven't went to a Bills games since the early 2000s but I watch every play on the Sunday Ticket, I would feel like a fraud changing teams at any point in life.
Gugny Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, billrooter said: Who is your second team? I haven't went to a Bills games since the early 2000s but I watch every play on the Sunday Ticket, I would feel like a fraud changing teams at any point in life. I don't have a second team.
billrooter Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Gugny said: I don't have a second team. Good to hear Gug I detect then you would never switch, this thread is for fun?
Flutie Flakes Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 Bills still are one of the best values in football and as you mentioned Gug, the reason I go is for all of the value added pieces, especially the tailgating. You can't replace the atmosphere at Hammer's before and after the game and the smell of 1000's of working grills is pure ambrosia to the senses. 9/22 can't get here soon enough! 1
Gugny Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, billrooter said: Good to hear Gug I detect then you would never switch, this thread is for fun? I thought it would generate some good, healthy discussion. The times, they are a changin'. Buffalo games will be much more expensive and the tailgating atmosphere will likely be a lot different. It was a fun way to kick off the topic, but it really is an inevitability that fewer people will be able to afford going to games.
whatdrought Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: Was that the December 1974 6-0 game? I was there! Upper tunnel end zone. Lol. No It was January 2010.
Reed83HOF Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 2 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: I love how this picture is becoming a cult favorite around here. 3
billrooter Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: I thought it would generate some good, healthy discussion. The times, they are a changin'. Buffalo games will be much more expensive and the tailgating atmosphere will likely be a lot different. It was a fun way to kick off the topic, but it really is an inevitability that fewer people will be able to afford going to games. You definitely started a lively thread ? You do have the sunday ticket or stream the games while not in attendance though right? 1
Gugny Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, billrooter said: You definitely started a lively thread ? You do have the sunday ticket or stream the games while not in attendance though right? I get a handful of games on my local affiliates. If they're not televised there, I head to the bar.
Jrb1979 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Gugny said: When I make the trip to Orchard Park, there are three things I always do: Get wings and beef on weck at the Bar Bill, Tailgate and attend the game. The tailgate is definitely what I enjoy the most. I love the other two, but tailgating represents a solid 6-7 hours and allows me (for now) to share great beer, great food and great conversations with old friends (made via tailgating) and new one. Tailgating will still exist but it will more like it is in other markets. Which is smaller and pushing people to the bars and restaurants near the stadium. I think the Bills are going more for more of a family friendly environment. Similar to Sabres games. They want to cut down on the amount of drunks that go to games.
ColoradoBills Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: "What are we gonna do"? "We're gonna go to WAR"! 1
gobills1212 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 If i stub my toe, should i just cut it off?!? No! Respectfully, weve come to expect better from you. Not to mention the expense of a game only is incurred by a fraction of fans. Why would someone change from their local team bc games are too pricey to a team where the cant/wont attend games anyway thus making it a moot point?!
billrooter Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, Gugny said: I get a handful of games on my local affiliates. If they're not televised there, I head to the bar. Tickets are bound to get more exspensive when we go on a streak like no team ever has in the history of FOOTBALL. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. New England who we will be asking in another 30 years given we are all still lucky enough to be around my friend. 1
aristocrat Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 This has to be a ban right? That’s the most offensive thing I’ve ever read on this board. 1
Buffaloflash Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: Hahaha! I was going to reply to him...But, I think you said it all.
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: The beauty of this pic, is that it can convey pretty much any response that's called for in the moment. The gift of Gase that keeps on giving! (best when viewed right after inhaling some smelling salts though I hear).
Cripple Creek Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, buffaloboyinATL said: Inconceivable!!! I don’t think that word means what you think it means. 1 3
WotAGuy Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 37 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Lol. No It was January 2010. Then it wasn’t the “first snow game with the Colts”, ya whippersnapper
whatdrought Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, WotAGuy said: Then it wasn’t the “first snow game with the Colts”, ya whippersnapper 1
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