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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/4/2014 2:24:10 PM   
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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/4/2014 2:42:40 PM   
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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/4/2014 2:48:51 PM   
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That group mostly just had pitchforks.
No big deal.
Looks like the next approaching group has some lit torches, boiling oil, that kind of stuff.
I'll let you know how it turns out.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/4/2014 2:53:57 PM   
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I just fought off the first horde (following my GASP! Bud Grant-bashing post. GASP!)
That group mostly just had pitchforks.
No big deal.
Looks like the next approaching group has some lit torches, boiling oil, that kind of stuff.
I'll let you know how it turns out.



Loved Grant as a coach.

Hated how poorly they played in the Super Bowl.

Were they over-achievers? Was it coaching?

Both?

Was it Tarkenton?(per Ron Yary theory)


I was too young to put the blame on Bud,not smart enough in those days.
These days? It all comes down to the boss who gets the blame. Or should, when you get ripped apart.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/4/2014 2:57:26 PM   
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ORIGINAL: SoMnFan

I just fought off the first horde (following my GASP! Bud Grant-bashing post. GASP!)
That group mostly just had pitchforks.
No big deal.
Looks like the next approaching group has some lit torches, boiling oil, that kind of stuff.
I'll let you know how it turns out.




Was wondering how your post above would play on the Vikes side of the house. Let me know when you're injured and I'll file the lawsuit.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/6/2014 3:16:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Norv wants explosive offense, dynamic young QB for the Vikings.

Obviously, he's referring to Ponder.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/6/2014 3:19:04 PM   
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Norv wants explosive offense, dynamic young QB for the Vikings.

Obviously, he's referring to Ponder.


GET JFF

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 1:00:14 PM   
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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 1:06:23 PM   
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$14,000 in license fees to keep my 2 seats.








Saw some of the prices...wow.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 1:14:22 PM   
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$14,000 in license fees to keep my 2 seats.








Saw some of the prices...wow.


...and they haven't even disclosed the actual ticket prices yet (which I hear will triple in some cases).

Done-ski.

http://www.stadiumsalescenter.com/#prices

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 3:08:22 PM   
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$14,000 in license fees to keep my 2 seats.








Seriously Corleone?  I was thinking more along the lines of around $5,000.  This discussion has come up several times on the regular Vikes forum.  People there seem to think that those season-ticket holders not willing to pay the exorbitant license fees will be easily replaced by other Vikings fans who will.  I am not so sure this is the case.  Who in their right mind would pay such atrocious fees in addition to paying for each year for over-priced season tickets 

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 3:17:00 PM   
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$14,000 in license fees to keep my 2 seats.








You got some good seats. I saw the highest is $9,000 a seat and those are club seats.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 3:18:29 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Corleone

$14,000 in license fees to keep my 2 seats.








Saw some of the prices...wow.


...and they haven't even disclosed the actual ticket prices yet (which I hear will triple in some cases).

Done-ski.

http://www.stadiumsalescenter.com/#prices


They are making the thought of attending a Vikings game something only the very affluent can afford.  Or at the very least, a person or family who is willing to pretty much give up their family vacation(s) and other disposable income for the torture of watching inept Vikings home games at a new stadium.  The average Twin Cities area family (ie, $90,000-$100,000 household income) could not possibly consider Vikings season tickets without giving up a lot of other annual entertainment activities.  Most, would not, should not and could not afford it.  Kids going to private school or college?  Forget Vikings tickets.  Need a new or newer family car, forget Vikings tickets.  You want to take a family vacation to Mexico?  Forget Vikings tickets.  You have a second mortgage on the house that you would like to pay down or off?  Forget Vikings tickets. 

I hope the Wilf family the worst when this is their response to a publicly financed stadium.  Didn't the legislature put limits on issues like license fees and ticket prices before approving funding?  Sheesh! 

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 4:46:30 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Corleone

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ORIGINAL: Corleone

$14,000 in license fees to keep my 2 seats.








Saw some of the prices...wow.


...and they haven't even disclosed the actual ticket prices yet (which I hear will triple in some cases).

Done-ski.

http://www.stadiumsalescenter.com/#prices


They are making the thought of attending a Vikings game something only the very affluent can afford.  Or at the very least, a person or family who is willing to pretty much give up their family vacation(s) and other disposable income for the torture of watching inept Vikings home games at a new stadium.  The average Twin Cities area family (ie, $90,000-$100,000 household income) could not possibly consider Vikings season tickets without giving up a lot of other annual entertainment activities.  Most, would not, should not and could not afford it.  Kids going to private school or college?  Forget Vikings tickets.  Need a new or newer family car, forget Vikings tickets.  You want to take a family vacation to Mexico?  Forget Vikings tickets.  You have a second mortgage on the house that you would like to pay down or off?  Forget Vikings tickets. 

I hope the Wilf family the worst when this is their response to a publicly financed stadium.  Didn't the legislature put limits on issues like license fees and ticket prices before approving funding?  Sheesh! 


You are very optimistic about 2016.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 4:55:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		The one guy squawking the loudest probably spent close to that on one trip to the remote regions of earth to shoot crippled cockatiels.

And it's not like there's an investment in THAT!

What do they give you, 5 years to pay that off? Seems doable if you're bringing in 100g as a family.
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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/7/2014 10:31:40 PM   
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The one guy squawking the loudest probably spent close to that on one trip to the remote regions of earth to shoot crippled cockatiels.
And it's not like there's an investment in THAT!

What do they give you, 5 years to pay that off? Seems doable if you're bringing in 100g as a family.




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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/8/2014 1:41:41 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Corleone

$14,000 in license fees to keep my 2 seats.








Saw some of the prices...wow.


...and they haven't even disclosed the actual ticket prices yet (which I hear will triple in some cases).

Done-ski.

http://www.stadiumsalescenter.com/#prices



It's kind of symmetric... a pair of tickets in your section is $700 or $7,000/yr.

The best are the roughly 8,000 seats in the four clubs: Field Club ($9,500 license, $400 ticket);

Valhalla Club ($7,000, $350); Vikings Club ($4,500, $300); and Fire + Ice Club ($3,500, $200).

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/10/2014 5:16:57 PM   
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My god, a coach who might actually scheme to take advantage of the strengths of the roster? Been lacking far too long in Vikingsland

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/14/2014 3:15:20 PM   
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Spielman said today that Ponder "will be here," but sounded committed to idea of finding a young QB. Said #Vikings will add at least 2.


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Spielman was very open on Ponder. Said he sees Ponder being here, but they have to find a franchise quarterback. #Vikings

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/14/2014 3:17:12 PM   
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Zimmer said something the other day that was music to my ears: as of now, the Vikes will stick with the 4-3, unless draft/FA changes the personnel so that it would make sense to go with the 3-4.

My god, a coach who might actually scheme to take advantage of the strengths of the roster? Been lacking far too long in Vikingsland


All that tells me is that he doesn't have a kick ass system.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/14/2014 3:18:30 PM   
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Zimmer said something the other day that was music to my ears: as of now, the Vikes will stick with the 4-3, unless draft/FA changes the personnel so that it would make sense to go with the 3-4.

My god, a coach who might actually scheme to take advantage of the strengths of the roster? Been lacking far too long in Vikingsland


All that tells me is that he doesn't have a kick ass system.


Good.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/14/2014 3:23:25 PM   
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http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/245571911.html

Guess he wants to see if Norv can polish a turd.

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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/14/2014 3:25:45 PM   
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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/14/2014 3:30:25 PM   
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RE: Vikes talk for Twins fans - 2/14/2014 3:32:42 PM   
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