All Things Pegula 2

[TehDoak]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5797292/2024/09/26/bills-front-office-moves-orchard-park/

This is an interesting development to watch. Especially with the hints that something similar might happen on the Sabres side.

Whew, I wouldn't hire anyone from the Brewers. They struggle to fill their own barn despite being divisional champs most years.

But, I think this is almost certainly about selling suites/premium seats. The Bills aren't going to struggle to fill the "normal" seats, even at a higher price. Its filling the expensive seats. That is going to require courting businesses to make big investments, etc.

 

[joshjull]

also, this will obviously gain traction but this is embarrassing. You just put one of these guys on your alumni plaza art

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You mean the nothingburger that Sabres twitter is making a big deal?









Chad D’s first two tweets on the subject are a prime example of the bullshit outrage machine Sabres twitter frequently is. It’s all about engagement. He knows it’s not a big deal but he has to troll with his first to get engagement before clarifying with the follow up.

 

[joshjull]

how about the countless videos of him in scouting meetings and in the room on deadline day.

There is nothing unusual about an owner sitting in on those meeting or participating in them. He also does it with the Bills.

 

[MOGlLNY]

There is nothing unusual about an owner sitting in on those meeting or participating in them. He also does it with the Bills.

Whatever you say. I really don’t care to discuss this anymore because opinions of one side or the other never gets changed.

Once we make the playoffs I’m sure the micro analyzing of what Terry does (that I’m guilty of myself) goes away.

 

[TehDoak]

You mean the nothingburger that Sabres twitter is making a big deal?









Chad D’s first two tweets on the subject are a prime example of the bullshit outrage machine Sabres twitter frequently is. It’s all about engagement. He knows it’s not a big deal but he has to troll with his first to get engagement before clarifying with the follow up.

It isn't a nothingburger though.

The quality of the PbP suffers quite a bit with 'remote' calling. There is a noted delay and the announcers are limited to the what the camera shows. If you put a remote broadcast up against a live broadcast, you would see a noted difference. I will watch the home feed over the Sabres feed when they do 'remote' play by play like this. (though, to be fair, The broadcast has gotten bad enough that I will often opt for the home feed unless its a notoriously bad crew)

Either way, it's just another cost cutting measure. Whether its a big deal or not is up to the fans. Personally, I find it annoying to the point I will choose another broadcast when the option is available.

 

[joshjull]

If you’re not involved in decision making why do you need to be around all the time when decisions are being made?

You’re seriously asking why the dorky superfan owner of the team is sitting in on these meetings? You’re really lost in an echo chamber if think there is anything nefarious or unusual about this.

The funny thing is he doesn’t need to be at any of these meetings to have complete and total control over the team. So its somewhat baffling posters think his attendance means anything one way or the other.

 

[MOGlLNY]

You’re seriously asking why the dorky superfan owner of the team is sitting in on these meetings? You’re really lost in an echo chamber if think there is anything nefarious or unusual about this.

The funny thing is he doesn’t need to be at any of these meetings to have complete and total control over the team. So its somewhat baffling posters think his attendance means anything one way or the other.

ok

 

[joshjull]

Whatever you say. I really don’t care to discuss this anymore because opinions of one side or the other never gets changed.

But I’m not giving an opinion. I’m stating fact. Team owners of all stripes (from micromanagers to hands off) have sat in on/participated in these types meetings. Doing that in and of itself is not evidence of being a micromanager. If it is, then Pegula must have an incredible football brain because he sits in on the Bills stuff and they’re doing quite well.

Once we make the playoffs I’m sure the micro analyzing of what Terry does (that I’m guilty of myself) goes away.

I don’t doubt you will. But as long as social media exists there will be this type of stuff.

 

[MOGlLNY]

But I’m not giving an opinion. I’m stating fact. Team owners of all stripes (from micromanagers to hands off) have sat in on/participated in these types meetings. Doing that in and of itself is not evidence of being a micromanager. If it is, then Pegula must have an incredible football brain because he sits in on the Bills stuff and they’re doing quite well.

I don’t doubt you will. But as long as social media exists there will be this type of stuff.

Ok

 

[joshjull]

Ok

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[sabremike]

It isn't a nothingburger though.

The quality of the PbP suffers quite a bit with 'remote' calling. There is a noted delay and the announcers are limited to the what the camera shows. If you put a remote broadcast up against a live broadcast, you would see a noted difference. I will watch the home feed over the Sabres feed when they do 'remote' play by play like this. (though, to be fair, The broadcast has gotten bad enough that I will often opt for the home feed unless its a notoriously bad crew)

Either way, it's just another cost cutting measure. Whether its a big deal or not is up to the fans. Personally, I find it annoying to the point I will choose another broadcast when the option is available.

I saw somewhere that they decided to do this because Rayzor had matters to attend to so instead of flying him halfway around the world they will stay back and call it from the studio. If that's true it's far more understandable.

 

[TehDoak]

I am very curious if there is some PR work going on for the Pegula family, for whatever reason

<--- this is weird right? Do other teams put out 30 minute videos talking about how great their owners are? It's odd it completely skips over the rex ryan era though.

And then the roof video....and them talking about how great the new roof is between periods of the home opener....that isn't something that is normal right? That's just an offseason note for most other teams.

It's weird how much attention has been drawn to ownership in the last 2 months or so.

 

[Beerz]

I am very curious if there is some PR work going on for the Pegula family, for whatever reason

<--- this is weird right? Do other teams put out 30 minute videos talking about how great their owners are? It's odd it completely skips over the rex ryan era though.

And then the roof video....and them talking about how great the new roof is between periods of the home opener....that isn't something that is normal right? That's just an offseason note for most other teams.

It's weird how much attention has been drawn to ownership in the last 2 months or so.

When you're looking for things to be annoyed with or complain about..you will find them.

 

[TehDoak]

When you're looking for things to be annoyed with or complain about..you will find them.

I'm genuinely curious if this is normal. It doesn't seem normal. Seems like a concerted PR effort for the Pegulas. Maybe you are right, maybe its just my own biases seeping out.....I just don't recall seeing this for other teams.

 

[Beerz]

I'm genuinely curious if this is normal. It doesn't seem normal. Seems like a concerted PR effort for the Pegulas. Maybe you are right, maybe its just my own biases seeping out.....I just don't recall seeing this for other teams.

All companies/sports teams hire PR teams and tell them to go out and make them look good...of course it's a concerted effort..it is literally the job of a PR Team.

I doubt Los Angeles Kings fans has seen this pr publicity either because they are not in the Sabres bubble.

 

[TageGod]

Damage control. Getting out ahead of the 24-25 Sabres season.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846264059408404922

 

[Chainshot]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846264059408404922

I wonder if Altidore's wife would make for spicier team ownership meetings since she's also a pro tennis player?

 

[TehDoak]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846264059408404922

This is the 'blue chip' move to draw them in. Soon the Pegulas gonna get them in the penny stocks (the Sabres)

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I am very curious if there is some PR work going on for the Pegula family, for whatever reason

<--- this is weird right? Do other teams put out 30 minute videos talking about how great their owners are? It's odd it completely skips over the rex ryan era though.

And then the roof video....and them talking about how great the new roof is between periods of the home opener....that isn't something that is normal right? That's just an offseason note for most other teams.

It's weird how much attention has been drawn to ownership in the last 2 months or so.

C'mon man, I know plenty of fans who come just for the roof, and you do too. Nothingburger.

 

[Gabrielor]

He should sell. He failed.

 

[KeyserSoze81]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846264059408404922

I was at the Raptors game where Vince Carter was trying to force his way out of Toronto and literally gave the other team their play.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/did-carter-tip-off-sonics-on-play-selection-1.506817

God, the Pegulas can’t even sell a minority stake without pissing me off.

 

[jc17]

More liquidity to invest in the sabres right?

 

[joshjull]

More liquidity to invest in the sabres right?

Money for their portion of the new Bills stadium

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Whatever you say. I really don’t care to discuss this anymore because opinions of one side or the other never gets changed.

Once we make the playoffs I’m sure the micro analyzing of what Terry does (that I’m guilty of myself) goes away.

Adams has said publicly he talks to Pegula daily. Terry is "the CEO' of Sabres. He is ulimately in charge. If you think otherwise, it's on you. He owns the 14 years of garbage.