SDS Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 right, because it's warm and sunny in Buffalo in winter Buffalo maybe cold but it isn't Minnesota cold. Was Coller the one who got in a weird pissing match with Tim Graham about Coller's claim to have played baseball while in JuCo? I think it was then that I decided that Graham was a certified prick. What is the couple sentence summary here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor of Philhousley Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Coller is clearly a rising star (ESPN also post some of his authored articles). Matthew consistently has data to support his arguments and humor to deliver them with tact. I have no relation to this man, yet may have shed tears when I heard the news last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Coller is clearly a rising star (ESPN also post some of his authored articles). Matthew consistently has data to support his arguments and humor to deliver them with tact. I have no relation to this man, yet may have shed tears when I heard the news last night. The data he had we all have access to. you just need to know where to get it and how to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Buffalo maybe cold but it isn't Minnesota cold. What is the couple sentence summary here? And Buffalo likely gets more snow. Just a guess. Lake effect. As for the summary: Coller dissected something Graham wrote without saying his name or inviting him on the show (the latter wasn't a dis - I am sure WGR policy now prohibits it). Graham then went on a very personal, fairly creepy ad hominem Twitter attack. Coller rejoined for a while, then backed off saying things were getting way too weird (e.g., Graham called a coach from the Ju Co team Coller had claimed to play for). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor of Philhousley Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 The Coller v Graham heavyweight match should not be a part of his Buffalo legacy. Rather it should encompass bringing the data to the people, #GuiltyPleasureTankSnark, and the Buffalo Bills winning the Stanley Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 The Coller v Graham heavyweight match should not be a part of his Buffalo legacy. Rather it should encompass bringing the data to the people, #GuiltyPleasureTankSnark, and the Buffalo Bills winning the Stanley Cup. Heavyweight? Legacy? Anyway. It's definitely a memorable incident. And one that reflected very poorly on Graham, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 The data he had we all have access to. you just need to know where to get it and how to use it. WTF dude. Books on tape. That's what I want with all this ANALYTICS crap. Books on tape is the way I need it presented to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 The Coller v Graham heavyweight match should not be a part of his Buffalo legacy. Rather it should encompass bringing the data to the people, #GuiltyPleasureTankSnark, and the Buffalo Bills winning the Stanley Cup. I'd rather see the Sabres win the Super Bowl than the Bills will the Stanley Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I liked Coller most of the time. I'll miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Isn't he married to Sloan Martin who's on WBEN? I was not sure about married - but his Twitter avatar shows him pictured with her. That gal's got a terrific voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Coller is clearly a rising star (ESPN also post some of his authored articles). Matthew consistently has data to support his arguments and humor to deliver them with tact. I have no relation to this man, yet may have shed tears when I heard the news last night.My favorite data-driven Coller moment was when he declared Matt Cassel would be the Bills starter because he played two series in preseason game #3, just like Ben Roethlisberger did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I was not sure about married - but his Twitter avatar shows him pictured with her. That gal's got a terrific voice. They are married Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 My favorite data-driven Coller moment was when he declared Matt Cassel would be the Bills starter because he played two series in preseason game #3, just like Ben Roethlisberger did. I forgot that guy was on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 They are married Then that's a blow for WBEN also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I was not sure about married - but his Twitter avatar shows him pictured with her. That gal's got a terrific voice. Oh my God, I hate her voice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Oh my God, I hate her voice! I LOVE her voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Oh my God, I hate her voice! The hell's wrong with you? I LOVE her voice. Yep. It's a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I never really liked Collar. I think the analytics shtick masked the fact that he isn't a very good broadcaster. That being said, he sadly is the best of a sorry staff. Wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I never really liked Collar. I think the analytics shtick masked the fact that he isn't a very good broadcaster. That being said, he sadly is the best of a sorry staff. Wish him well. You should listen to his completely impromptu interview of Bylsma from Monday. He didn't even know Bylsma was going to be in the building, and he did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 You should listen to his completely impromptu interview of Bylsma from Monday. He didn't even know Bylsma was going to be in the building, and he did a great job. I could not tell if that was just a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I could not tell if that was just a joke. Wasn't Bylsma there to record an ad, unannounced? Like he just stopped in the studio and they put headphones on him? Do I have the wrong interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor of Philhousley Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Coller is the MVP of the morning show and that's by far their best local program. He also balances out Petey from 10-12. Buscaglia was/is also very talented and left for a promotion. It seems common at that station. You can clearly tell these guys along with Jeremy, Cich, Fisher put in hours of extra work on analytics, songs, topics, etc.... This is in direct contrast to the majority of what is available at the local newspaper. Most of those are recycled takes or quotes from the locker room. Is it just me, or shouldn't the newspaper have more to offer in terms of sports commentary than the radio station? Dunne is an enormous loss and almost everyone at the newspaper has on occasion written an original piece but too often it is just another hot take or tidbit we've heard elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Wasn't Bylsma there to record an ad, unannounced? Like he just stopped in the studio and they put headphones on him? Do I have the wrong interview? We're talking about the same interview. I just could not tell if they were clowning a bit about the whole thing being totally unplanned. If it was done on the fly, it was impressive. If it was planned, it was still really, really good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 We're talking about the same interview. I just could not tell if they were clowning a bit about the whole thing being totally unplanned. If it was done on the fly, it was ###### impressive. If it was planned, it was still really, really good work. They seemed serious about it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 We're talking about the same interview. I just could not tell if they were clowning a bit about the whole thing being totally unplanned. If it was done on the fly, it was ###### impressive. If it was planned, it was still really, really good work. If it was a planned visit, it would have been promoted on social media and discussed during the show opening, unless it was planned but not confirmed until DDB got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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