RAIDERNATION Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 HERE'S THEE LINK! http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nfl/news/story?id=5868477&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines My asinine tweets: https://twitter.com/Milla_Nilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 It's time. The Twins stadium deal was a miracle. The economy was not nearly this bad. The Vikings deal will not happen here. 15 years ago, I'd have been devastated by this. Now, while I don't want it to happen, it's Saturdays, not Sundays, I waste on football. It's time for the Vikings to pack up and move. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Wow this will be the second purple clad team Los Angeles has snatched from Minnesota. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Wow this will be the second purple clad team Los Angeles has snatched from Minnesota.Didn't the Minneapolis Lakers wear blue and yellow, not purple? 'Show an interest in' is not the same as actively making a move. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 To me the news is not that the LA groups are interested, it is that the Vikings have formally acknowledged that they have been contacted by each group. Items to know:1- As soon as the Roski/City of Industry plans were announced, the Vikings, Bills, Chargers and Jaguars were all thought as the possible teams to move.2-The team wants to get something done during the next legislative year, which is important since the Minnesota governor's race is now under a recount. This statement is pressure placed on the new elected officials.3-The AGE/downtown LA stadium is heavily contingent on tomorrow's announcement of the host country for the 2022 World Cup. Especially since Friday is the deadline for RFPs on stadium design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 To me the news is not that the LA groups are interested, it is that the Vikings have formally acknowledged that they have been contacted by each group. Agreed. This is a shot across the government's bow.Pretty aggressive move for a lousy team mired in controversy and scandal. They should have done this a year ago. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Until I see a Shovel in the ground, LA isn't getting a damn thing. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Until I see a Shovel in the ground, LA isn't getting a damn thing.If Roski's group is the successful one, you won't see a shovel until they have a team.They've learned from St Petersburg - Roski won't build a spec stadium only to have it woefully outdated when the team arrives. He has the money, he has the land, he only needs a team. Personally, I don't want it to be the Vikings, but if they move it won't be because Roski isn't the real deal. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 In a related story, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, Magic Johnson confirmed that he has joined AEG's efforts to bring an NFL franchise to Los Angeles."I definitely want to bring the NFL back to Los Angeles," Johnson said. He then revealed that he's joined the effort to do so that is being headed-up by AEG's Tim Leiweke."We're going to come together and bring the NFL back to Los Angeles," Johnson added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Until I see a Shovel in the ground, LA isn't getting a damn thing.The city of LA wants it to happen. The people with the resources to build the stadium want it to happen. The NFL wants it to happen. It will happen. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith03 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 The Vikings have been trying for the last 4-5 years for a new ballpark, unfortunitly we have had a governor who wants to run for president and figures the lease dosen't end until after he leaves office, so let the the next guy solve it Just say NO to gray facemasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianVlietDesign Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Football is way overdue in L.A. and the funny thing is, I've always felt the Vikings were a perfect fit. If this deal goes through, which I hope it does, it would be phenomenal for the NFL. As Ice_Cap said, the people of L.A. want it to happen, the people with resources want it to happen, and the NFL wants it to happen. So, you can't tell me it won't happen. If L.A. can model their franchises' stadium dealings the same way Baltimore did, then it's a perfect match. When Cleveland moved to Baltimore, the Ravens played two seasons at Memorial Stadium from '96-'98. All the while, having another stadium being built immediately on the other side of Baltimore. Once the Fall of 1998 came, we saw the birth of PSInet Stadium (now M&T Bank Stadium). All in all, the Ravens did relocation and building a stadium the right way. If L.A. can follow that mold, I can see this being a very successful move. NYCFC - MLS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 If any of these four teams do decide to move, I can only see the Jaguars and Chargers taking the team's nickname with them to Los Angeles. Minnesota and Buffalo would probably do a Browns/Sonics/Whalers-thing, by locking down the rights to the team name in hopes of a team ever coming back. I could see a Vikings Version 2.0 down the road, but once the NFL leaves Buffalo or the other two cities, it'll be for good.And for the record, I want to see the Jags in L.A. For some reason, it just fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith03 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I wouldn't line up to buy L A Vikings tickets yet Just say NO to gray facemasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 If any of these four teams do decide to move, I can only see the Jags and Chargers taking the team's nickname with them to Los Angeles. Minnesota and Buffalo would probably do a Browns/Sonics/Whalers-thing, by locking down the rights to the team name in hopes of a team ever coming back.Chargers yes. Jaguars? I don't know. It's not a terribly interesting or inspired name (although Jaguars were once native to California and not Florida)."Los Angeles Jaguars" sounds more like a prime invitation to rebranding than anything else. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianVlietDesign Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 If any of these four teams do decide to move, I can only see the Jags and Chargers taking the team's nickname with them to Los Angeles. Minnesota and Buffalo would probably do a Browns/Sonics/Whalers-thing, by locking down the rights to the team name in hopes of a team ever coming back.Chargers yes. Jaguars? I don't know. It's not a terribly interesting or inspired name (although Jaguars were once native to California and not Florida)."Los Angeles Jaguars" sounds more like a prime invitation to rebranding than anything else.I remember a long time ago when I was a Jaguars fan, that was probably over 15 years ago. But, we would have been talking about the Jags relocating the L.A., I would have been extraordinarily against it. But now, Los Angeles Jaguars carries a ring to it. Though, I'd still rather see the Vikes there for some reason. NYCFC - MLS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I don't want to see the Vikings leave, but their stadium situation is remarkably bleak. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 personally I don't want to see any team in LA, but with the wheels in motion...I would rather see the Jags or Rams there. I cannot envision either the Chargers or Vikings rooted there. (MLF) Chicago Cannons, (IHA) Phoenix Firebirds - 2021 Xtreme Cup Champions (WAFL) Phoenix Federals - WAFL World Bowl XII Champions (Defunct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I think the team is going to give through the spring legislative session (May, I think). If nothing's done then, they're gone.The governor-elect is undecided. However, it should be decided fairly soon and both want to make the stadium happen. But Minnesota's always been a bit different when it comes to this. We'll see...but it is pretty unlikely. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Should've gone in on TCFBS and made that an NFL-caliber stadium. Now the crappy Golden freaking Gophers have a palace and the Vikings have nothing. Well played, Wrongway Corrigan. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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