Vikings - Governor: Metrodome site or nothing

Halo · 01-24-2012, 08:57 PM

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have been given an ultimatum of sorts in their quest for a new stadium.

Gov. Mark Dayton and a key lawmaker said Tuesday that the team must build on the site of the Metrodome -- its least-favorite option -- or state funding help for the multimillion-dollar project won't happen this year.

Minnesota's 2012 legislative session began Tuesday, one expected to be dominated by the team's stadium drive. But the issue came to a head more quickly than expected as Dayton confirmed that he had informed Vikings owner Zygi Wilf that a new stadium has to be built at the current site of the Metrodome in order to secure any kind of state funding from lawmakers this year.

Spokesman says Minnesota Vikings extremely frustrated by Metrodome ultimatum - ESPN

SloMotion · 01-25-2012, 07:31 AM

Makes sense, the Governor's just trying to prevent from having a 'white elephant' on his hands with an empty Metrodome. The Pontiac Silverdome was built at a cost of over $55 million to the taxpayers and couldn't be sold or sufficiently utilized after the Lions vacated around 2001. It finally sold a year or two ago for under $600,000 ..... you can only have so many truck-pulls and SuperCrosses a year.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-26-2012, 01:03 PM

Los Angeles Vikings!

Crusader · 01-27-2012, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

Los Angeles Vikings!

If they would move the Vikings i hope they would vacate the name like they did with the Browns.

SloMotion · 01-27-2012, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

If they would move the Vikings i hope they would vacate the name like they did with the Browns.

I agree, it was hard to adjust to the 'Indianapolis Colts', the 'St. Louis Rams', 'LA Raiders' and the 'Phoenix Cardinals' ... for me anyway. I was glad Cleveland fought to keep the 'Browns' name ... it's an identity thing.

*hey Crusader, we got a hockey group going ... not that you're being recruited or anything ...

Crusader · 01-27-2012, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

I agree, it was hard to adjust to the 'Indianapolis Colts', the 'St. Louis Rams', 'LA Raiders' and the 'Phoenix Cardinals' ... for me anyway. I was glad Cleveland fought to keep the 'Browns' name ... it's an identity thing.

*hey Crusader, we got a hockey group going ... not that you're being recruited or anything ...

Yeah and eventually the NFL will expand to 40 teams, if the Vikings move let them be dormant and the franchise in LA be a completely new one.

QBREES9 · 01-27-2012, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

Los Angeles Vikings!

That just might happen.

SloMotion · 01-27-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

That just might happen.

Los Angeles deserves the Vikings ... gee, I wonder if it's one of the cities Jared Allen is okay with playing in? ... mullet-wearing assbag ...

Srgt. Hulka · 01-31-2012, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

Los Angeles deserves the Vikings ... gee, I wonder if it's one of the cities Jared Allen is okay with playing in? ... mullet-wearing assbag ...

I respectfully disagree SloMotion. In my opinion, Los Angeles doesn't deserve ANY NFL team...even the Vikings. They've had plenty of chances with The Rams and The Raiders, and they keep blowing it. They won't support their team. To hell with LA. I say keep the Vikes right where they are.

SloMotion · 01-31-2012, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

I respectfully disagree SloMotion. In my opinion, Los Angeles doesn't deserve ANY NFL team...even the Vikings. They've had plenty of chances with The Rams and The Raiders, and they keep blowing it. They won't support their team. To hell with LA. I say keep the Vikes right where they are.

... upon further review, I agree, LA doesn't deserve a team ... and, um ... I'm trying to get a closer look at the players in your avatar ... um ... is that a Panther player (I'm assuming) Jimmie Graham is pulling into the endzone with him?

01-24-2012, 08:57 PM	#1
Halo Site Donor Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 9,064 Blog Entries: 42	Vikings - Governor: Metrodome site or nothing ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have been given an ultimatum of sorts in their quest for a new stadium. Gov. Mark Dayton and a key lawmaker said Tuesday that the team must build on the site of the Metrodome -- its least-favorite option -- or state funding help for the multimillion-dollar project won't happen this year. Minnesota's 2012 legislative session began Tuesday, one expected to be dominated by the team's stadium drive. But the issue came to a head more quickly than expected as Dayton confirmed that he had informed Vikings owner Zygi Wilf that a new stadium has to be built at the current site of the Metrodome in order to secure any kind of state funding from lawmakers this year. Spokesman says Minnesota Vikings extremely frustrated by Metrodome ultimatum - ESPN Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

01-25-2012, 07:31 AM	#2
SloMotion Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: the Motor City Posts: 2,868 Blog Entries: 15	Makes sense, the Governor's just trying to prevent from having a 'white elephant' on his hands with an empty Metrodome. The Pontiac Silverdome was built at a cost of over $55 million to the taxpayers and couldn't be sold or sufficiently utilized after the Lions vacated around 2001. It finally sold a year or two ago for under $600,000 ..... you can only have so many truck-pulls and SuperCrosses a year. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook! SapperSaint likes this.

01-26-2012, 01:03 PM	#3
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 3,498	Los Angeles Vikings! Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

01-27-2012, 05:34 AM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 3,910	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka Los Angeles Vikings! If they would move the Vikings i hope they would vacate the name like they did with the Browns. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook! SloMotion likes this.

01-27-2012, 07:16 AM	#5
SloMotion Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: the Motor City Posts: 2,868 Blog Entries: 15	Originally Posted by Crusader If they would move the Vikings i hope they would vacate the name like they did with the Browns. I agree, it was hard to adjust to the 'Indianapolis Colts', the 'St. Louis Rams', 'LA Raiders' and the 'Phoenix Cardinals' ... for me anyway. I was glad Cleveland fought to keep the 'Browns' name ... it's an identity thing. *hey Crusader, we got a hockey group going ... not that you're being recruited or anything ... Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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01-27-2012, 11:28 AM	#6
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 3,910	Originally Posted by SloMotion I agree, it was hard to adjust to the 'Indianapolis Colts', the 'St. Louis Rams', 'LA Raiders' and the 'Phoenix Cardinals' ... for me anyway. I was glad Cleveland fought to keep the 'Browns' name ... it's an identity thing. *hey Crusader, we got a hockey group going ... not that you're being recruited or anything ... Yeah and eventually the NFL will expand to 40 teams, if the Vikings move let them be dormant and the franchise in LA be a completely new one. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

01-27-2012, 11:39 AM	#7
QBREES9 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 14,729	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka Los Angeles Vikings! That just might happen. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

01-27-2012, 06:48 PM	#8
SloMotion Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: the Motor City Posts: 2,868 Blog Entries: 15	Originally Posted by QBREES9 That just might happen. Los Angeles deserves the Vikings ... gee, I wonder if it's one of the cities Jared Allen is okay with playing in? ... mullet-wearing assbag ... Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

01-31-2012, 12:31 PM	#9
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 3,498	Originally Posted by SloMotion Los Angeles deserves the Vikings ... gee, I wonder if it's one of the cities Jared Allen is okay with playing in? ... mullet-wearing assbag ... I respectfully disagree SloMotion. In my opinion, Los Angeles doesn't deserve ANY NFL team...even the Vikings. They've had plenty of chances with The Rams and The Raiders, and they keep blowing it. They won't support their team. To hell with LA. I say keep the Vikes right where they are. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

01-31-2012, 04:54 PM	#10
SloMotion Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: the Motor City Posts: 2,868 Blog Entries: 15	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka I respectfully disagree SloMotion. In my opinion, Los Angeles doesn't deserve ANY NFL team...even the Vikings. They've had plenty of chances with The Rams and The Raiders, and they keep blowing it. They won't support their team. To hell with LA. I say keep the Vikes right where they are. ... upon further review, I agree, LA doesn't deserve a team ... and, um ... I'm trying to get a closer look at the players in your avatar ... um ... is that a Panther player (I'm assuming) Jimmie Graham is pulling into the endzone with him? Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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