I saw the reports of the Metrodome's cave-in yesterday morning as I woke up. I was intrigued, but only because I wanted to see what the structure looked like without the giant teflon roof floating above the concrete structure. I wasn't overly concerned with the Vikings losing a home game, because for all intensive purposes the Vikings season is over anyhow, and I was even less … [Read more...] about The Metrodome Roof Collapses; Minnesotans Lose Their Minds
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Minnesota Vikings Disastrous Season due to Injuries…Or is it?
Percy Harvin is experiencing migraine headaches; Offensive Guard Steve Hutchinson has a broken right thumb; Defensive End Ray Edwards is gimpy on a bum ankle. The aforementioned ailments are enough to send any Vikings fan running for Maalox, but Adrian Peterson also had a limited ability to make cuts due to his sprained ankle. This is a recipe for disaster for a Minnesota … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Disastrous Season due to Injuries…Or is it?
Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much
Things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser in the NFL. There have been no teams in the L.A. area since the Rams departed for St. Louis and the Raiders bolted to Oakland in 1995. For Roger Goodell and the rest of the brass, it's imperative they locate an organization in the L.A. area to tap into that sizable market. Very sizable for televisions, ticket buyers, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much
Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent
Sometimes celebrities get caught up in their own press and are surrounded by “yes men.” In the sports world, the NFL is the king of television and ancillary revenue. Men like Roger Goodell and Bill Belichick are at the top of the spectrum in terms of power and public perception. No coach in the league has more of a mandate to give his input to ownership and management than … [Read more...] about Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent