[vincesanity82]

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Vikings are "backing away" from an agreement to purchase four blocks near the Metrodome from the Star Tribune.

The team cited a "turbulent credit market" for the decision.

If a legally a binding agreement existed, the Star-Tribune could have legal rights to relief. The broader question, however, is whether the move is the first step toward an eventual move by the Vikings to Los Angeles. At least one industry source has suggested to us that it could be.

To the extent that the Vikings don't presently enjoy high revenues in their current home, a move to L.A. could change all of that, quickly. The fact that the Vikings are facing their first local blackout in ten years (including a string of 96 straight sellouts) doesn't make the situation any better. The challenges arising from the I-35 bridge tragedy complicate the situation further, because it will be even harder now to marshal public support for taxpayer dollars.

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[Nuke]

I wonder if they'd still be called the Vikings or if they'd have a new nickname. Moving to LA would solve all their problems indeed. LA is just SO good at keeping football teams and SO interested in the NFL product. If I were the owner of the Vikes i'd plan what city to move to after LA drops the ball with the Vikings.

[Nuke]

I wonder if they'd still be called the Vikings or if they'd have a new nickname. Moving to LA would solve all their problems indeed. LA is just SO good at keeping football teams and SO interested in the NFL product. If I were the owner of the Vikes i'd plan what city to move from after LA allows the Vikings to split in 5 years.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Nuke

I wonder if they'd still be called the Vikings or if they'd have a new nickname. Moving to LA would solve all their problems indeed. LA is just SO good at keeping football teams and SO interested in the NFL product. If I were the owner of the Vikes i'd plan what city to move to after LA drops the ball with the Vikings.

I dont think moving to LA is gonna solve the problem, maybe a new growing city could have a better shot..

[Nuke]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I dont think moving to LA is gonna solve the problem, maybe a new growing city could have a better shot..

Ha! Agreed!!!