Takeo Spikes was the legend of the game - and he didn’t like his free seat

[LabattBlue]

There isn’t anyone else besides Beane to deal with this alumni vs organization feud?

Edited September 28, 2023 by LabattBlue

[EasternOHBillsFan]

  On 9/28/2023 at 1:27 AM, Old Coot said:

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be

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It is, actually, but some owners aren't interested in it.

[MaltaBillsFan]

what did the Athletic article say?  why post a link to a paywall?

[stuvian]

of his 14 years in the league, 4 were with Buffalo.

 

He should be told it could be worse. In the CFL they add your name to the Tarp of Honour.

[LabattBlue]

  On 9/28/2023 at 2:12 AM, MaltaBillsFan said:

what did the Athletic article say?  why post a link to a paywall?

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It’s $1 per month for a year.  Why be a cheapskate?

[Buffalo03]

Couldn't he have just moved over?

[ExiledInIllinois]

  On 9/28/2023 at 2:20 AM, LabattBlue said:

It’s $1 per month for a year.  Why be a cheapskate?

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After a year, does price go up? Hard to keep track of subscriptions, a real hassle... Things add up, especially when one forgets...

 

AND Because that $12 should come out of the ISP cost being spent. Why are they being such cheapskates? 

[pennstate10]

  On 9/17/2023 at 11:39 PM, John from Riverside said:

Why couldn’t he be down on the field? That’s where he should’ve been on the sideline
 

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Call me crazy, but I’m betting that he could have been on the sidelines if he asked. 
 

I don’t know. A dude who’s received millions of dollars from the Bills gets a free luxury suite. 
 

And he’s whining on social media about it?

 

To me, a long time Bills fan, Spikes isn’t a legend. He’s one of hundreds of mercenaries who has played for a losing Bills team. 
 

Just like Kelvin Benjamin, Tim Tuel, etc. 

[Saxum]

  On 9/28/2023 at 1:58 AM, LabattBlue said:

There isn’t anyone else besides Beane to deal with this alumni vs organization feud?

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Alumni are dealt with by subordinates.

 

https://www.buffalobills.com/team/front-office-roster/

Player Engagement

Mark Carrier Director of Player Engagement

Len Vanden Bos Director of Player Development

Kelsey Harkins Coordinator of Player Services

[unbillievable]

This is good for the Bills.

It may paint the PR team in a bad light, but the Team should push this narrative even more.

 

It promotes the need for the new stadium.

[dave mcbride]

  On 9/28/2023 at 4:17 AM, ExiledInIllinois said:

After a year, does price go up? Hard to keep track of subscriptions, a real hassle... Things add up, especially when one forgets...

 

AND Because that $12 should come out of the ISP cost being spent. Why are they being such cheapskates? 

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It’s free if you subscribe to the New York Times, just as an fyi.

[NoSaint]

  On 9/28/2023 at 5:51 AM, unbillievable said:

This is good for the Bills.

It may paint the PR team in a bad light, but the Team should push this narrative even more.

 

It promotes the need for the new stadium.

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You might have missed the news….

[The Frankish Reich]

The legendary Takeo Spikes? Bad box? THAT Takeo Spikes, the same guy who led us to a 27-37 record in four (count 'em, FOUR!) legendary seasons?

Shame on the Bills. He should get a special field level cabin built for him

[The Jokeman]

I'm sure he got the same box that any other alumnus got and yet he's the only one to complain. I admit liked TKO when he was here but eh what the heck man? You got a free box and ticket to a game that most of us would love. Chose your battles, this one seems petty. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

It was funny to me. Spikes will get over it.

[zow2]

Spikes may have thought by posting that, he and the alumni rift would get sympathy from Bills fans, Bills mafia, etc..  I guess not.  No sympathy given.

[WhoTom]

Maybe Drew will be more appreciative.

 

[Einstein]

  On 9/28/2023 at 1:42 PM, The Jokeman said:

I'm sure he got the same box that any other alumnus got and yet he's the only one to complain.

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Bruce Smith called it “embarrassing”. 

 

I don’t personally agree but just letting you know there was at least 1 other alumnae that didn’t like it.

[Bobby Hooks]

  On 9/17/2023 at 11:15 PM, DeltaDigital said:

I mean, you’re Takeo spikes, just go into a suite where it works for you breh… wth

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Right? Who’s going to decline Takeo taking a spot in one of their suites! 
 

Also, it should be pretty common knowledge they’re building a new stadium as we speak. So the whole thing is kinda silly imo. 

Edited September 28, 2023 by Bobby Hooks

[May Day 10]

  On 9/28/2023 at 2:39 PM, Einstein said:

 

Bruce Smith called it “embarrassing”. 

 

I don’t personally agree but just letting you know there was at least 1 other alumnae that didn’t like it.

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Yes, if you read the article, there seems to be a current from Bills alumni that they feel pushed away/ignored by the organization (including members of the AFL Championship worrying they are going to ignore the 60th anniversary next year).  Spikes took it upon himself to publicize it a bit maybe and push the 'issue' to the forefront.  

 

Its enough where it got people talking about it and Bills executives had to/have to answer questions about it.  

 

I do think it is a bit of a low blow to be honest.  I do get where they are coming from overall.  Both Bills and Sabres alumni have been pushed to the backburner under this ownership.  Honoring/remembering the past just doesn't seem to be a priority

Edited September 28, 2023 by May Day 10