blaque Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Another thread planted this seed, so I Had to get a canadian perspective on this ever growing concern down here in Buffalo. So Hows bout it........what are the feelings up there on the possibility of our team down here coming north. Both the set in place games coming up the next five years , and the possibility of the team becoming yours? Ive heard your comments on the ACC clientel.......How are all the "suits and ties" gonna handle the elements of an open roof stadium, or will it be 100% box seats or possibly a dome LOL
Raf Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 I am probably in the minority but... I prefer the CFL game.
Marko Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 average price for a ticket is about 180 dollars. I think i am going to have to pass on that.
oncogene Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 I'd prefer having another NHL team in toronto... can u like move the Bills to Tampa or Anaheim to trade for their NHL team to here instead?
Gerritt Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 I am probably in the minority but... I prefer the CFL game. Could not have said it better myself.. while I like the NFL.. The CFL is more Grit and less glory.. you can see a Bills game in buffalo for 50 bux.. here in Toronto it will cost you over 200 bux... make sense to anyone? Nope I will not be seeing them here in Toronto.. they can take their 150% profit and share it with the gas companies. :wallbash: :wallbash: G
Bitsmith2k Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 i'm a bills fan, and would rather see them in buffalo.. it just seems wrong when i think about them being in toronto
gone_fishin Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Either Ted Rogers or Larry Tanenbaum could easily afford to buy the team individually, but together no one will be able to out-bid them. So, if Ralph Wilson does hold an open auction for the team (team goes to the highest bidder), like he said, looks like the Bills will be in Toronto in the near future.
misfish Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Hamilton needs a football team. And a hockey team,when are the Sabres coming? LOL Bills have been my team from my begining of watching. I,ll pay. Is that ok with you G? lol
NAC Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 can they skate? might be some competition for the Ontario NHL teams! I love the idea but dislike the price more. The International Bowl has been successful in TO recently, but at a fraction of the cost. I personally think it'll do well at a few games but unless the ticket price is under $80cdn, it'll never fly for any extended period of time. GO CHIEFS!!!!
Gerritt Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 And a hockey team,when are the Sabres coming? LOL Bills have been my team from my begining of watching. I,ll pay. Is that ok with you G? lol Brian, of course it is... you have my permission to go watch you're game of football.. Feel better now? LOL! How does that saying go.... "A fool and his money are soon parted" Guess that explains why I have an obsessive need for buying tackle, rods and reels or boating junk at every opportunity! Have fun at the game Brian! G
Mike Pike Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Ticket price is waaaaaay to high. People will pay becuase of the novelty for now, though. Although, I did hear Bob McCowan on the FAN 590 say ticket sales are not going as quickly as expected. I live in Hamilton so I'd rather drive 50 miles south and see 'em for 50 bucks than drive 50 miles north and see 'em for 200 bucks. And I do feel sorry for Buffalo residents. This casts a dark shadow over your team for a few years as you wonder if you team will still be in Buffalo in the near future. Edited May 21, 2008 by Mike Pike
misfish Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Brian, of course it is... you have my permission to go watch you're game of football.. Feel better now? LOL!How does that saying go.... "A fool and his money are soon parted" Guess that explains why I have an obsessive need for buying tackle, rods and reels or boating junk at every opportunity! Have fun at the game Brian! G Thank you ol great locked out one.LOL Boating and fishing junk I have already,so Im ready to be a fool to part with some money for a game of football. It,s another one of those,I was there and did it things. Not sure the grandchild will really give a poop when I tell him/her the story.LOL
Gerritt Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Thank you ol great locked out one.LOL Boating and fishing junk I have already,so Im ready to be a fool to part with some money for a game of football. It,s another one of those,I was there and did it things. Not sure the grandchild will really give a poop when I tell him/her the story.LOL Edited... as I do not want to hijack this thread. Have fun at the game Brian and I want to see pictures of you with a big foam finger or something LOL! Pictures we want Pictures!! especially drunken ones! G Edited May 21, 2008 by Gerritt
danbouck Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 I go to a few Bills games a year and I would love to see them in Toronto!
holdfast Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Yea send them up North in Toronto so they can ruin the CFL. If you think Toronto will support both Leagues, Your on CRACK. Had this debate in Saskatcewan and it is felt leave it be, we like the CFL, where else can you see a Championship game thats not even in the Home city and its a Party, with Pride, and you can meet out of province fans and enjoy, Not in ther NFL Buddy. We dont want your money or any part of it. Not in Sask
misfish Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Guess ya never heard of the Raptors eh Holdfast. LOL Only Canadian team in an AMERICAN game this day and is competitive and draws crowds and BIG BUCKS. CFL IS GOLD TO CANADA,whats a little compitition????????????? You seem green with envey.LOL Edited May 21, 2008 by misfish
Billy Bob Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 If and when the Buffalo Bills move to Toronto it will be with a new owner and that will be a VERY good thing for the team. Ralph Wilson is one of the cheapest dude to walk the planet. He "had" a great GM in Bill Polian and fired him and replaced him with a very good GM in John Butler and fired him. This has been a habit from him for over 30 years here in Buffalo. It all starts with a good GM and a good head coach of which Ralph will never pay for especially in today market prices. Ralph has realized that he has drained this region of ever last cent he could by shaking his tin cup to every politician that would listen. Now he is whoring out the team to Toronto. If Mexico comes up with some money the Buffalo Bills will be playing some game over there as well. Football is all about home field advantage but the Bills will be the only team in NFL history to have more away games than home games. Ralph only cares about gate receipts not winning. Maybe when the team finally leaves Buffalo we can get a MLB team here and help the city revive itself. God knows the Bills playing 8 errr 7 home games a year in Orchard Park never brought one red cent into the city of Buffalo. Bob
misfish Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 Ralph Wilson is one of the cheapest dude to walk the planet Ever heard the name Harold Ballard??????????????????? dude aswell
bucktail Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 The Bills in T.O. is horrible idea, Stadium too small Ticket Prices are ridiculas, for the 397 $ I spemnt on seasons this year in Buffalo you get 1-2 tickets for 1 game up here. No TAILGATING because everyone up here is too uptight. Crappy corporate turnout like the the Maple Losers! Keep them in Buffalo where the games are fun and affordable.
blaque Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Posted May 22, 2008 I'd prefer having another NHL team in toronto... can u like move the Bills to Tampa or Anaheim to trade for their NHL team to here instead? Not a CHANCE lol, well, not if i can help it. The sabres, to me anyway, are alot more dear to me than any Football team. If they left, Id move with them!
BillM Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 The Bills will never move to Toronto... It would be the end of the CFL.
blaque Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Posted May 22, 2008 Could not have said it better myself.. while I like the NFL.. The CFL is more Grit and less glory.. you can see a Bills game in buffalo for 50 bux.. here in Toronto it will cost you over 200 bux... make sense to anyone? Nope I will not be seeing them here in Toronto.. they can take their 150% profit and share it with the gas companies. :wallbash: :wallbash: G This is the mentality i was hoping to hear......I cringe at yet another corporate money making decision taking precidence over a loyal fanbase , both canadian and local.
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