Buftex Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 G. Host said: I thought it would be a member of the press but was thinking Buffalo press like Larry Felser or the representative who has been pushing his nomination all of these years. Felser used to rip Ralph pretty hard...
Lori Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 JÂy RÛßeÒ said: "The Press" has not always been kind to Ralph Sully would be a riot. Or maybe incite one ...
BillsVet Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 JÂy RÛßeÒ said: "The Press" has not always been kind to Ralph I'm not so sure Ralph's "way" has been kind to Bills' fans. It's his team, and he can do what he wants with it. But in recent years, it's been one thing after another. I wasn't around in the sixties, but making the playoffs 13 times in 39 NFL seasons is not good enough.
Sisyphean Bills Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 BillsVet said: I'm not so sure Ralph's "way" has been kind to Bills' fans. It's his team, and he can do what he wants with it. But in recent years, it's been one thing after another. I wasn't around in the sixties, but making the playoffs 13 times in 39 NFL seasons is not good enough. It's hard to win in the NFL. (Harder still with a bag on your head. )
Just Jack Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 RkFast said: Same thing here. IMO, it would have been Russert. silvermike said: Timmy would have done a fine job. But so will Boomer, I'm looking forward to it. I miss Tim. Hard to believe in just about a week, it'll have been one year. But Berman is also a good choice.
OCinBuffalo Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Rabble, rabble, rabble! This is all marketing crapola. Russ Brandon at it again! Rabble, rabble, rabble!
Mike in Syracuse Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Gee and all this time I thought it was going to be Chuck Dickerson!
billsfreak Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Captain Caveman said: So your idea of not starting a controversy is bringing up a very controversial topic based on pure speculation? Nice. I just brought up a suggestion as to one of the reasons why he may have picked him as was everyone else, I didn't say that was the reason.
The Dean Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 The renown Dennis Dillon, writing for Sporting News Today, isn't too keen on the choice of Berman to introduce Ralph. While acknowledging it is Ralph's choice (thanks for that, Dennis), he says any of these would be more "appropriate": Marv Levy, Jim Kelly or Bud Adams. Here's my link, which may or may not work for you: http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnews...i&folio=CGI You can probably Google "Sporting News Today", and look at today's issue in the archives (June 5, 2009). My question isn't "Who the fu#k is Dennis Dillon to tell a HOF inductee who is, and isn't appropriate to introduce him?", it's this: Are there any accepted/traditional standards for who introduces a HOF inductee? I have seen players, coaches, sons, mentors, etc. Is the choice of a broadcaster in any way "inappropriate" for this task? OK, that's two questions, I guess.
RayFinkle Posted June 5, 2009 Author Posted June 5, 2009 The Dean said: The renown Dennis Dillon, writing for Sporting News Today, isn't too keen on the choice of Berman to introduce Ralph. While acknowledging it is Ralph's choice (thanks for that, Dennis), he says any of these would be more "appropriate": Marv Levy, Jim Kelly or Bud Adams. Here's my link, which may or may not work for you: http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnews...i&folio=CGI You can probably Google "Sporting News Today", and look at today's issue in the archives (June 5, 2009). My question isn't "Who the fu#k is Dennis Dillon to tell a HOF inductee who is, and isn't appropriate to introduce him?", it's this: Are there any accepted/traditional standards for who introduces a HOF inductee? I have seen players, coaches, sons, mentors, etc. Is the choice of a broadcaster in any way "inappropriate" for this task? OK, that's two questions, I guess. Anybody got an email for Mr Dillion?
Lori Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 RayFinkle said: Anybody got an email for Mr Dillion? Sure you can find it on his archive page: http://www.sportingnews.com/experts/dennis-dillon/ And I'll buy Marv or Jimbo as alternatives, but Bud Adams? Honestly? Yeah, he and Art Modell can share carpetbagging stories.
UConn James Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Just Jack said: I miss Tim. Hard to believe in just about a week, it'll have been one year. But Berman is also a good choice. +1. I truly believe Uncle Tim would be the presenter if he were still alive. The Dean said: My question isn't "Who the fu#k is Dennis Dillon to tell a HOF inductee who is, and isn't appropriate to introduce him?", it's this: Are there any accepted/traditional standards for who introduces a HOF inductee? I have seen players, coaches, sons, mentors, etc. Is the choice of a broadcaster in any way "inappropriate" for this task? I think there's a lot worse things to do than picking a professional public speaker with an affinity for your team (not to mention access to a top writing staff) to present for your HOF induction. In general, player enshrinees should be picking someone whose role on the team was equal or slightly above them (coach, owner) or someone from their personal lives. Were, say, Steve Tasker to pick Berman it might be considered a tad tacky. With Ralph being an owner, Berman bringing a macrocosm viewpoint is very appropriate. Seems like, with this pick, Ralph wants someone who will highlight the larger role of what Ralph has meant to the NFL (and Buffalo) rather than leaning heavily on personal interactions and anecdotes.
The Dean Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 UConn James said: +1. I truly believe Uncle Tim would be the presenter if he were still alive. I think there's a lot worse things to do than picking a professional public speaker with an affinity for your team (not to mention access to a top writing staff) to present for your HOF induction. In general, player enshrinees should be picking someone whose role on the team was equal or slightly above them (coach, owner) or someone from their personal lives. Were, say, Steve Tasker to pick Berman it might be considered a tad tacky. With Ralph being an owner, Berman bringing a macrocosm viewpoint is very appropriate. Seems like, with this pick, Ralph wants someone who will highlight the larger role of what Ralph has meant to the NFL (and Buffalo) rather than leaning heavily on personal interactions and anecdotes. That's an excellent take, James.
damj Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 billsfreak said: Not sure what his connection to the Bills or Ralph is other than the Circling the Wagons slogan? You obviously weren't around then in the late 80s/early 90s ... As the Bills were rising to prominence, Berman was one of the first national media guys to back the team ... He was as much a part of the Bills heyday as any one. I think this is an awesome choice!
damj Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Mike in Syracuse said: Gee and all this time I thought it was going to be Chuck Dickerson! Or the "Tiny Tot of the Kilowatt", Art Wander.
The Dean Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 damj said: Or the "Tiny Tot of the Kilowatt", Art Wander. Wander has (had?) a face for radio and a voice for silent film.
damj Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 The Dean said: Wander has (had?) a face for radio and a voice for silent film. Yup! Don't miss him one bit!
CoachChuckDickerson Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Mike in Syracuse said: Gee and all this time I thought it was going to be Chuck Dickerson! Who loves ya baby!!
Lori Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 CoachChuckDickerson said: Who loves ya baby!! AAAAUUGGHH!! (runs screaming out of room)
nobody Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 I would guess that Ralph would have picked Lamar Hunt; if he were still alive.
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