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"I was an integral part in the drafting process of EJ Manuel," Whaley said Thursday on NFL Network's Total Access. "I was the person that handled the draft process and setting up the board."
"We are committed. I want you to believe me when I say that," Whaley said of building around the second-year quarterback, per The Buffalo News. "I always tell you guys that I'll never say never because I don't want to paint myself in a corner, but when I do say something, I do it and I mean it and I try to fulfill it."
"We believe the addition of Sammy is going to be instant impact, not only to our quarterback, but to what our offensive coordinator can come up with game-plan wise and how defenses attack us," Whaley said.
Whaley on EJ Manuel: "We think we got a gem in this guy." (2:30)
"And as Mark says, if in three years maybe he's not [our quarterback of the future], then I'll be sitting there saying 'hey guys', .... anybody got a job for me?" - Doug Whaley
Cleaning off the field with nylon scrape plate front loadesr is a relatively easy task. Arenas and stadiums load up and clear out tons of dirt for monster truck anf dirt bike extravaganzas all over the place. Digging out stands and the nooks an crannies is another matter. The already-fallen snow has compressed under gravity.There is more to com. Then warming, and the possibility of rain to complicate things.
And they expect folks, with a strained transportation problem, to flock to the stadium and shovel heavy, wet snow, for a lousy 10 bucks an hour (and they better be prepared to surrender their SSN for taxation if the Bills are following the laws - the days of casual labor is over). And that's an anathema to the millions on the cushy benefit gravy train to actually show earned income. It upsets the free apple cart.
Fiat justitia ruat caelum. Noli timere. Laus Deo.
no need.
its a cement base with a carpet over it--it can take the dispersed weight of heavy equipment, the bladed parts of the plows are the only things that could measurably damage the field. A piece of pvc piping cut in half, with the bottom, rounded edge chained to the bottom of a plow is sufficient to protect the turf. It is a simple fix that many outdoor field maintenance crews use these days.
The trouble comes in where to move the snow to... and how much of a priority the game is for the municipality this weekend.
Do they prioritize clearing out the ralph and the surrounding parking lots? Or getting the roadways cleared out so people can resume their lives again?
The simple fact of the matter is, there are no written rules for natural disasters like this. I hate humanity in general, as a rule, but its times like these when people need to set aside their political affiliations, their prejudices, and their opinions, and just recognize that no one is perfect, and we're all in this together. Yes, things could always be done better, but in situations where no one has an answer, don't be the person to second guess the people who are making decisions--be the person to help without needing the direction from someone else telling you what to do!
And the beat goes on...
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...ite=all&smap=1
I'm of an age before overarching government was the norm, so I agree in principle that casual labor should be just that, but the Bills should be wary - all it takes is one wiseguy p*ick make trouble for them. Times have changed. When I was a lad, the hoe boys (as in hoeing fields, commonly called hobos) used to come around and do this or that work for a meal and and some change. Back then, a 50 cent piece would tide you over for several days. Occasionally, my grandmother would let them bunk over in the garage with another meal given.
Last edited by stuckincincy; 11-19-2014 at 09:44 PM.
Fletch (11-20-2014)
Oh...I have no idea what you are talking about...."political snot that dripped from a downtown stadium choice way back when"
If you are talking about 1973 when the present stadium was built...I remember it well. It was a Lancaster Dome that was approved,and then at the last minute the Erie Country legislature decided to renege on that contract and decided to go cheap and build a hole in the ground in Orchard Park....literally. The bowl for the field was dug into the ground to save money.
Cottrell sued, and won. Erie Country payed twice for that crappy stadium in the snowbelt.
Is that what you are talking about?
better days (11-20-2014)
Dude (11-20-2014)
Lake Effect Snow all depends upon the winds. The temps and moisture levels make the snow, the wind blows it where it goes. Sometimes LE snow extends well into the finger lakes or the southern tier. A handful of factors in play.
Although, I don't think that LE snow would put 4' anywhere too distant.
It appears that the winds were blowing right up along the shoreline of Lake Erie pushing all the snow into essentially one location on this one, SW Buffalo.
Last edited by Fletch; 11-20-2014 at 05:40 AM.
I have never heard how long it takes to clear the stadium, but here it claims that it typically take three days to clear out one foot of snow from the stadium. Seems long but I'm sure that they got their info from someone involved with OBD.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ive-snowstorm/
I don't think they're playing the game this weekend nor on Monday or Tuesday even. I wonder if they'd just cancel it altogether given that neither team will end up making the playoffs.
They won't cancel it.
1. Too much money involved
2. The Bills are not eliminated from the playoffs, in theory
3. No game could impact tiebreakers for other teams
4. Too much money involved.
5. Things like player bonus money will be skewed.
6. Too much money involved.
better days (11-20-2014),Dude (11-20-2014)
Pushed back to Sunday night or Monday.
It sure is hell not going to be completely cancealed.
Supposed to be 50 degrees Sunday and Monday.
It will melt enough on it's own.