I need to give a speech tomorrow in my public speaking class about why you should be a Buffalo Bills fan...?

Question

Give me so ideas of what i should talk about... the more the better thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm looking for stuff about their past, present and future.

Answer 1

Past- they suck
Present- Lp losman sucks
future- going to suck

Good news- better then oakland

Answer 2

You should be a Buffalo Bills fan because of what they represent; the imperfect heroes.

Even after dominating an entire conference for four straight years, something kept happening that kept them from winning it all, whether it was running into a buzzsaw (Redskins) or their own mistakes (Giants, missed FG; Cowboys, turning 8 turnovers into 35 points) or just a collapse of will (Cowboys II, after blowing a slim halftime lead).

Presently, they are struggling with the NFL's evolving financial landscape. As teams build new stadiums and generate more revenue, the Bills are thinking of ways to extract more money from a stadium they've inhabited since 1973 that draws from a dwindling population base in nearby Buffalo (the stadium is in Orchard Park). There even has been talk of building a new stadium about halfway between Buffalo and Rochester.

One of the local newspapers ran a front-page feature recently where owner Ralph Wilson expressed concern that the NFL is trying to squeeze out teams like the Bills. His assertion was based on this evolving climate, which - who knows - could land the Bills in Los Angeles.

Finally, we all should be fans - to some degree - of the Buffalo Bills because, as a small-market team, they are one of the few connections the league still has to its roots in the Canton Bulldogs and Decatur Staleys.

Answer 3

The Buffalo Bills are a storied franchise. They were one of the original teams from the American Football League (whose founder, Lamar Hunt just died, BTW) and won the championship in the 1960s behind Jack Kemp, who of course later went into politics.

They have struggled and persevered. Their winning four consecutive AFC championships has never been equaled. Their first Super Bowl loss was the closest game ever, and undeniably one of the most exciting. (If not disappointing for Bills fans!)

As Tim Russert, host of Meet the Press and native Buffalonian puts it, "In Buffalo we don't have skyscrapers or the beach, we have the Bills." (I'm paraphrasing.) The Bills represent all that makes Buffalo what it is. Hard-working, a bit down-trodden, but relentless and determined.

Go Bills!

Answer 4

OJ Simpson once stared there. (I don't know if this would convince anyone to become a fan)

Kelly was a great quaterback.

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I f you like cold & snow it's a great place to spend a Sunday.

The opening game the the year after the Patriots won the Super Bowl the heavily favored Pats got their butts kicked by the Bills.

Before you give your speech, make sure you practice it outloud several times in front of a friend, or if no one is available use a mirror.

Check out this web site it gives you the history from 1960 to present.

Answer 5

Talk about how Marv Levy did a good job on draft day. About how London Fletcher is one of the best linebackers in the league. And about how Losman, McGahee and Evans could be triplets similar to what the Cowboys had.

About the past I would put the focus on the remarkable achievement of going to 4 straight Super Bowls.....that was amazing.

For more on the Bills and the NFL, check this site out. http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/

Answer 6

LOL...some people here need to watch football more than twice a year. Losman's been tearing it up...why else do you think the media doesn't acknowledge his existence any more? Here're some points....
1)Drum up the Marv. He's just an awesome guy.
2)Bring up the historical culture of the team...a bunch of blue collar guys who bring their lunch pails to work and play their hearts out every game, no matter what.
3)Mention great players like Kemp, Fergie, the Juice, and the Super Bowl greats.
4)Talk up their current exciting young talent. Losman, Evans, McGahee, Jason Peters, Whitner, and Ko. Be sure to have a chart charting Losman's starts in chunks, to demonstrate how much better he's been this year vs. last and the past six weeks in particular, because there's boundless to be some idiot who'll be like "Peter King(aka Shirley Temple) said Losman sucks."
5)Mention guys like Fletch and Schobel who're great football players who don't get the recognition they deserve.
6)Talk about our history with the 'Phish. Definitely one of most heated rivalries in pro sports, and one of the most overlooked to boot...
7)Underdog syndrome!
8)Mention how few teams have even so much have been to four Super Bowls total....let alone four in a row...

Answer 7

I'm at a loss I wouldn't possibly know where to start with telling someone why they would be a Buffalo Bills fan. I could deffinatly them why they shouldnt be though.

Answer 8

Um....im thinking theres maybe two bright spots, firstly mcgahee and evans are very good and fairly young and theres a chance JP will mature and realize his potential, and secondly they were 4 time AFC champions in the 90's just....forget to mention they lost all 4 superbowls to the NFC east :oP if that is brought up blame it on scott norwood

Answer 9

their almost always the underdog who doesn't like underdogs.

its probably easier and cheaper to catch a game than the jets or giants

They are currently the only NFL team to actually play their home games within New York State

Buffalo Jills(cheerleaders).

Answer 10

Eye contact | Stance and body movement | Facial expression | Appropriate dress | Voice projection | Audience involvement | Humor | Controlling the butterflies | Related topics
Whether for a crowd of 50 or a crowd of 1, fear and embarrassment about speaking in public can be overcome. Public speaking is a learned skill that everyone can master with practice. Learn how to speak with confidence and add punch to your presentation by using the power tools below.

Eight communication power tools:


1. Eye Contact


Good eye contact helps your audience feel more relaxed and builds confidence in your speaking knowledge and ability. Maintain eye contact by knowing your speech well enough that you need only occasionally glance at your notes.
Find a few friendly faces in the audience that react to your message and concentrate on delivering your speech to them. Keep eye contact for four to five seconds at a time, then move to someone else.

2. Stance and Body Movements

Good posture portrays confidence. Square your feet shoulder-width apart and plant flat on the ground. Swaying or too much movement can be distracting to your listeners.
A natural position for your arms is relaxed by your sides. To emphasize strong points you'll want to use movements that are deliberate and precise but look natural and spontaneous.
Be aware of habits you might have like crossing your arms, leaning against a wall or the podium or tapping a pen. This might also be distracting to your audience or tell them that you are uninterested or unconfident.
Practise your speech in front of a mirror to evaluate your presentation style and body movements and adjust accordingly. Try many different ways to find a comfortable balance of gestures to use in front of an audience.

3. Facial Expressions

Pleasant facial expressions help to establish a warm and positive relationship with your audience. A smile lets them know that you are human and trustworthy, giving them more reason to accept your ideas.
Expressions in your face captures the mood of your speech and keeps the audience involved.

4. Appropriate Dress

Good choice of attire helps establish respect with your audience. Before you arrive to give your presentation, ask others for their opinion on your choice of clothing and appropriateness for the occasion.

5. Voice Projection

Sometimes tone of voice can have more impact than the message. Put feeling and energy into your voice by practising vocal skills. You can add interest and variety to your speech by:
varying the pitch throughout sentences to convey emotion (high and low)
change the speed of your words to dramatize the audience
use pauses and silences instead of uhs, umms and you knows
increase and decrease the volume of your voice to emphasize main points and draw in the listeners (soft and loud)
add vitality so your voice never sounds monotonous or emotionless
Practise vocal variety every day and soon it will become automatic. Tape your voice and evaluate where changes may need to occur.

6. Audience Involvement

Involve your audience by: asking questions, talking to them directly (not to your material) and sparking their interest. This helps establish a relaxed rapport with your audience.
Use the content of your speech to involve the audience. Consider strong, catchy openings, visuals or demonstrations or ask for a volunteer's assistance.

7. Humor

The objective is not to be a comedian but for you to establish a comfortable atmosphere and have fun with your audience. Humor can make the difference between an average and an outstanding presentation.
A little humor in your speech lets the audience know you are human and people actually learn more if they are having fun. Try to incorporate personal stories or current events to add fun to your speech.

8. Controlling the Butterflies

The number one fear of people in North America is speaking in public. Most people fear this even more than death. Everyone has a certain amount of nervousness when talking to a group but the trick is not to get rid of the nervousness - learn to control it.

Just before your speech do some deep breathing exercises to relax you
Use your nervousness to add excitement to your personality
Remember you're the expert - you were asked to talk because you had something worthwhile to say
Everyone wants you to succeed

Speaking in public is a skill you can learn with practise. Controlling your fear and practising the above skills in public speaking can give you that winning edge.