bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 That game ended in a tie, too - not a loss! I was there that day, and no I was not the one who mugged Lustig. It was just a few years ago when there was a large rally at the Ralph when Bledsoe arrived. People just need a reason to believe the team will win and the fans will rally. Back in the 40's in a playoff game between Buffalo at Baltimore in the AAFC, the game was turned on a controversial call in the Bills favor, and the fans set the wooden seats in the stadium on fire. Not much has changed. 532956[/snapback] Man rock didnt realize you were around for the AAFC days I think the changes in our culture to having talk radio and the internet boards makes it much worse than back in the 70's when many Bills fans were angry with Ralph and Barber(GM). I remember when Ralph hired Chuck Knox how the fans reacted that finally he was going to move this franchise forward. It was interesting the change in attitude but also the whole Buffalos Talking Proud thing campaign was getting started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 One question: Who appointed you arbiter of fan morality and reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 So you're saying stop drafting 'Canes? 532962[/snapback] Odd, and yet other teams (and there are plenty) that have drafted Hurricanes are doing remarkably well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 One question: Who appointed you arbiter of fan morality and reaction? 533001[/snapback] Please be a bit more vague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Please be a bit more vague. 533118[/snapback] Well, you're sitting here, chastising those of us who are negative toward the team. That must mean you've been appointed the overseer of fan reactions, right? Or maybe you're just arrogant and self-righteous. Either way, it's an annoyance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsjunkie Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I think it helps that we didnt suck back int hose days. We have high standards for our Bills and not meeting them will piss a lot of us fans off. We dont want to be mediocore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 This city is so hungry for a PLAYOFF team that I think we'd embrace anyone who got us there. 532689[/snapback] Sort of like an ugly girl looking for a date.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 a better question night be, "did Bills fans react the same way to the late 60's/early 70's/late 70's/mid-80's teams as they do today?" 532833[/snapback] IMO, no. Now, a large segment of fandom wants to emulate what they see/hear on ESPN, Fox, M&M etc. Which is to shout out unsupported but outrageous points of view that have a 36-hour shelf life and no real accountability / need for accuracy. Ah, the disposable age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seq004 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Well, you're sitting here, chastising those of us who are negative toward the team. That must mean you've been appointed the overseer of fan reactions, right? Or maybe you're just arrogant and self-righteous. Either way, it's an annoyance. 534387[/snapback] Couldn't say it any better so I won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Why shouldn't the fans get pissed? They pay money to see this team play, pay money to buy the merchandise, pay money for over-priced beer and hotdogs. 532933[/snapback] The funny part is the tens of thousands of indignant "fans" who've never spent a dime on a ticket or merchandise, yet feel like the team's success is their divine right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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