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I just want to say that I can't think of anything more distasteful than talk of the Vikings moving. Are you kidding me? A person came to my door in Moorhead who is running for city council, and the first thing I asked him was ; "Do you feel the Vikings should have a new stadium?" because I feel it has to be yes from all levels of government. He said, on no uncertain terms, no. I just boiled right at that point and said, "well you lost my vote already then pal". He had a arrogant look on his face that just angered me. If that is the way all of you leaders feel, then we need to get a new stadium AND new leaders! That person responded to this from me, "Don't you feel that the added jobs and game revenue could help our economy"? and this clown said no, because it would be temporary! I said well I know alot of people who would love to have this "temporary" work, and 40 some years of a football team does not sound too fly by night to me. And the guy left, leaving that bad taste in my mouth. Guess what, I may run against this clown. Should be an easy win. So you got my vote in favor of a new stadium. I say yes. Get on with it. If the Twins and Gohphers can get a new home then the Vikings should too.

Most national sportswriters rate four to six NFL teams as more likely to move to Los Angeles than the Vikings. Two of those teams are already in California, so there is some politics at play. But the bottom line is that it is not likely that the Vikings will be the team that moves. So Minnesotans need to resist the hysteria the owners have been foisted on us that we have to cave in to their extortion. Nothing bad is going to happen in 2011, so Wilf needs to find a way to self finance his statium.

Is there any chance that sportswriters have a self-interest in claiming the sky is falling? First to gin up a story for a deadline, and second to feed the beast they report about.

Who else?

Thanks meat, please explain more on your views, what does the last part of your post mean. and also To themaster" = what do you mean who else?

With or without a new stadium, the Vikings will never leave. The NFL wants them here. And they want them to have a new stadium.
The Wilfs can afford to buy up all the land around the Metrodome. Why should we help them line their pocketbooks?
Spent 100s of millions for eight games a year. Pathetic.

Wow, it surprises me there are people out there that just don't get it...we are taxed to death in Minnesota, land of the libs...heck your paying sales tax to fund the arts for godsake...the arts...what worthy thing have they ever brought to Minnesota...what revenue, what have they added to the economy? Nothing...zilch. I'd pay a penny more in sales tax to keep 'em here...it's a no brainer. But what do you expect from a state that votes Al Franken into office...

Jacksonville Jaguars. That's my prediction. They're terrible, fans don't care enough to show up, and they don't have much history.

The Vikings have a no blackout streak for 'virtual' sellouts that dates back to 1997.

Meanwhile, the Jaguars are on pace to have all 8 regular season home games blacked out this year for poor attendance, a number that will match the entire league's total from 2008. There are whole sections of seats in the stadium with a tarp covering.

They've been around 15 years, vs. the Vikings' 50 years. At 50 years, the Vikings are the newest team in the division! The Bears and Lions are at 80 years and counting, and the Packers have reached 90 years, almost matching the number of sacks Jarred Allen has on Karen Rodgers in 2 meetings this year. But I digress...

The only close driving distance rival for the Jags is the Titans. The others are Indy and Houston. Compare that to the utter *perfection* of the geographical rivalries between Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The NFL loves that, and so do all those midwestern fans.

I just don't see it happening anytime soon. Not until every team more likely to move has been squared away in some fashion or another. Still want to see them get the stadium issue resolved, though. Would be nice to lock them in for another 30+ years. I want my future kids to experience going to Viking games growing up the same way I did.

Packers suck.

LA would be a great place for the horns to move to!

morewilf wrote:

Wow, it surprises me there are people out there that just don't get it... But what do you expect from a state that votes Al Franken into office...

Not much, that's for sure. I fully expect one day you'll have 'The Governor Formerly Known As The Artist Formerly Known As Prince'...

there is no I in team
the whole team has played well come on

Brett Favre wrote:

Jacksonville Jaguars. That's my prediction. They're terrible, fans don't care enough to show up, and they don't have much history.....

....the utter *perfection* of the geographical rivalries between Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The NFL loves that, and so do all those midwestern fans....

With the dispute between the NFL and Minnesota (Williams Wall Suspensions) you can bet that the League management (Goodell) will get even and push for the Vikings to move, even though the Jags are a smaller market team with attendance problems.

As for the geographical perfection, the league would place St. Louis into the North, and the LA Vikings to the west...geographically making overall improvements.

The politicians of this state will run the NFL out and they'll never return...ever!

What da heck are you even talking about? This board has some real sketchy poster's here today. clear it up for us Norwiegians.

sc rew you. What are you a Packers fan? Negativity is rampant in your mind, could be an allergy to cheese.

I know a lot of people in L.A. and NONE of them, even the Viking fans, don't want another NFL team.

This is all blowing up people skirts.

There is no question. If the Vikes don't get a stadium deal, they will definitely leave after 2011.
What Minnesotans and the legislature need to decide is: Are you willing to come up with the cash, or would you rather they left? It's blackmail, but it's also a fact of life.
Just like most everything else, it's all about the money. LA is already building the stadium the Vikes want and it will be ready for the 2012 season.

Mad Dog Gus wrote:

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With the dispute between the NFL and Minnesota (Williams Wall Suspensions) you can bet that the League management (Goodell) will get even and push for the Vikings to move, even though the Jags are a smaller market team with attendance problems.
As for the geographical perfection, the league would place St. Louis into the North, and the LA Vikings to the west...geographically making overall improvements.
The politicians of this state will run the NFL out and they'll never return...ever!

I don't think punishing Viking fans is getting back at MN Vikings or MN Government. He is probably displeased with the players union for finding these loopholes.. Also the Vikings in MN have way to much history to just be moved overnight noway.. if they did move by some freak chance I would follow them because they are the only sports team in MN worth rooting for. They bring in out of state money and even when they suck they at least come close to selling out most games. They may have the cheapest stadium in the league but I am sure they turn higher profits than most the league especially for smaller market teams.. They will get there new stadium, it just won't be easy or won't be quick.. Plus what idiots thought the Twins needed new stadium before the Vikes.. Good luck in April and October if they ever play in october..

The vikes arn't going anywhere los angel's wants their RAMS BACK and i expect the st louis rams to move back. We'll get the new stadium but to put lots of pressure on everyone WE NEED TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL GO VIKINGS.

Nancy wrote:

There is no question. If the Vikes don't get a stadium deal, they will definitely leave after 2011.
What Minnesotans and the legislature need to decide is: Are you willing to come up with the cash, or would you rather they left? It's blackmail, but it's also a fact of life.
Just like most everything else, it's all about the money. LA is already building the stadium the Vikes want and it will be ready for the 2012 season.

Madam, concerning the idea of the Vikings moving to L.A., respectfully, you simply do not know what you are talking about.

Yes very much so is the first half MVP player, no question at all. He has really
proved his true value, even at 40 years old. There is no doubt Brett Favre, and
Percy Harvin was all along the two main keys in what the team was lacking to be Championship Calibar, bringing these two fine players was a gift of God meant to be in heaven. Minnesota Vikings Fan's are in seventh heaven now, long over due.
"GO GET-EM-VIKE'S, your fan's are the greatest, give them what they really deserve,
"TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE"!