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Purplepride.org Minnesota Vikings Message Board http://www.purplepride.org/ Purplepride.org is the leading Minnesota Vikings fan site featuring fan analysis, forums, Vikings history, stats, live game information and more. en Thu, 17 May 2012 14:52:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.purplepride.org/images/x-purple/misc/rss.png Purplepride.org Minnesota Vikings Message Board http://www.purplepride.org/ Can Ponder navigate the chaos of the NFL? http://www.purplepride.org/f2/can-ponder-navigate-chaos-nfl-1110030/ Thu, 17 May 2012 10:50:17 GMT Can Ponder navigate the chaos of the NFL?

It's too early to declare the Vikings QB a success or a bust, but he faces a stiff challenge in handling the speed of the game.

Reusse: Can Ponder navigate the chaos of the NFL? | StarTribune.com ]]> vikings fan forum singersp http://www.purplepride.org/f2/can-ponder-navigate-chaos-nfl-1110030/ Vikings stadium needs fresh air http://www.purplepride.org/f2/vikings-stadium-needs-fresh-air-1110029/ Thu, 17 May 2012 10:47:51 GMT *New Vikings stadium needs fresh air* Rick Lubbers column: New Vikings stadium needs fresh air | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota... New Vikings stadium needs fresh air

Rick Lubbers column: New Vikings stadium needs fresh air | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota ]]> vikings fan forum singersp http://www.purplepride.org/f2/vikings-stadium-needs-fresh-air-1110029/ Playoffs!? Are you kidding me!? Playoffs!? http://www.purplepride.org/f2/playoffs-you-kidding-me-playoffs-1110028/ Thu, 17 May 2012 10:45:16 GMT For those with illusions of grandeur....

So, your team won just a few games last year… any chance of making the playoffs this year? - NFL.com ]]> vikings fan forum singersp http://www.purplepride.org/f2/playoffs-you-kidding-me-playoffs-1110028/ Want To See A Stupid List? http://www.purplepride.org/f16/want-see-stupid-list-1110027/ Thu, 17 May 2012 04:48:18 GMT Ranking The Starting Quarterbacks: Eli Manning tops list heading into 2012... Ranking The Starting Quarterbacks: Eli Manning tops list heading into 2012

Enjoy!

This list is bad on so many levels. ]]> general nfl discussion HEY http://www.purplepride.org/f16/want-see-stupid-list-1110027/ Tuesday Night http://www.purplepride.org/f2/tuesday-night-1110025/ Tue, 15 May 2012 15:27:23 GMT (From our partner TV show, Game ON!): Hey Vikes fans: This is your chance to celebrate the Vikings Stadium win and say hey/grab an autograph from... (From our partner TV show, Game ON!): Hey Vikes fans: This is your chance to celebrate the Vikings Stadium win and say hey/grab an autograph from Vikings Center John Sullivan. We’re rubbing elbows with the Purple faithful and taping GameON! TV dedicated to the Vikings this week at SEVEN Steakhouse @ 7th & Hennepin in downtown MPLS @ 7pm! It’s on.SKYBAR (rooftop) level @ Seven Sushi And Steak Ultralounge! GameON! tapes at 7pm.

I think some VWO will be there and a few Vikes execs.

We are there every Tuesday night anyway, but we haven't done much Vikings since the season ended! ]]> vikings fan forum Webby http://www.purplepride.org/f2/tuesday-night-1110025/ Hello! Skol! http://www.purplepride.org/f31/hello-skol-1110024/ Tue, 15 May 2012 15:24:41 GMT Hello everyone, lifelong Vikings fan from White Bear Lake, MN. Looking forward to some good discussions of the Purple! Hello everyone, lifelong Vikings fan from White Bear Lake, MN. Looking forward to some good discussions of the Purple! ]]> free beer! DrillbitV4L http://www.purplepride.org/f31/hello-skol-1110024/ PSL / Personal Seating License Cost? http://www.purplepride.org/f31/psl-personal-seating-license-cost-1110023/ Mon, 14 May 2012 01:02:56 GMT Of particular concern in Minnesota is the Minnesota Vikings unwillingness to share any information on PSLs or Personal Seating Licenses with regards... Of particular concern in Minnesota is the Minnesota Vikings unwillingness to share any information on PSLs or Personal Seating Licenses with regards to the new stadium. I urge all season ticket holders to call the Vikings ticket office at 612.338.4537. I am willing to pay for a PSL without complaint but I am afraid I will be out-priced. During the legislative debate it was mentioned that $100,000,000.00 was the Vikings goal in PSL fundraising. How will that impact the current, loyal season ticket owners? The Vikings will not say! We helped get them the new stadium. The least that they can do is provide an indication of the potential costs for PSLs. I have heard, but not verified, that PSLs for good seats at the new Dallas Cowboy stadium are upwards of $150,00 PER SEAT! This is a real issue! ]]> free beer! OldTrojan http://www.purplepride.org/f31/psl-personal-seating-license-cost-1110023/ PP.O tailgate video.. http://www.purplepride.org/f2/pp-o-tailgate-video-1110021/ Sat, 12 May 2012 16:16:13 GMT Ok guys.. I remember we had a video years ago of our tailgate and Zygi Wilf singing SKOL VIKINGS.. Does ANYONE know where that is? Ok guys.. I remember we had a video years ago of our tailgate and Zygi Wilf singing SKOL VIKINGS.. Does ANYONE know where that is? ]]> vikings fan forum Formo http://www.purplepride.org/f2/pp-o-tailgate-video-1110021/ <![CDATA[Draft pic signing's..]]> http://www.purplepride.org/f2/draft-pic-signings-1110020/ Fri, 11 May 2012 18:46:07 GMT Noticed a spate of teams making numerous signing's of their draftee's.. have we actually signed any yet? :irked: ]]> vikings fan forum Johnson14 http://www.purplepride.org/f2/draft-pic-signings-1110020/ Projected Offensive Line rankings http://www.purplepride.org/f16/projected-offensive-line-rankings-1110019/ Fri, 11 May 2012 15:58:05 GMT 2012 Offensive Line Rankings - Matchups - Rotoworld.com (http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/40484/179/2012-offensive-line-rankings) Interesting... 2012 Offensive Line Rankings - Matchups - Rotoworld.com

Interesting look on where we stack up on the OL going forward.

I always like to have a few of these bookmarked for fantasy draft time...

Quote:

23. Minnesota Vikings

LT: Matt Kalil
LG: Charlie Johnson*
C: John Sullivan*
RG: Geoff Schwartz
RT: Phil Loadholt*

Top reserves: G/C Brandon Fusco, OT Patrick Brown, G/C Joe Berger, G/T Jose Valdez, OG Chris DeGeare, OT DeMarcus Love.

Overview: While Pro Football Focus graded Minnesota's O-Line 16th in pass blocking last season, Football Outsiders had it dead last in the NFL. My eyes told me the latter was more accurate. Though losing LG Steve Hutchinson hurts, GM Rick Spielman took steps to fix his front five by signing underrated Schwartz on the cheap and drafting Kalil over Morris Claiborne. Johnson's best position is left guard, so ultimately the Vikings improved at three positions. Already one of the league's premier hole-clearing lines, this group should at least give Christian Ponder a fighter's chance in pass protection. All in all, it has potential to be far better than this ranking.

Personally, I think we've got a real good chance to come out better than 23...I mean, we were 2nd in yards/rush last season, that's got to count for something, its half the battle!

I'm not buying that the Packers are no.1 tho. Obviously their top-notch WR core and QB make them look good, but it could easily take a while to get all those new pieces to gel, and the NFC North is stocked full of pass rushers! ]]> general nfl discussion mountainviking http://www.purplepride.org/f16/projected-offensive-line-rankings-1110019/ Vikings/U of MN Stadium Deal Made http://www.purplepride.org/f2/vikings-u-mn-stadium-deal-made-1110016/ Fri, 11 May 2012 03:44:14 GMT University of Minnesota and Minnesota Vikings reach preliminary agreement for Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (05/10/2012) —The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a Letter of Intent which allows the Vikings’ use of TCF Bank Stadium during potential construction at the current Metrodome site of a new stadium for the National Football League franchise. Subject to Board of Regents approval at its meeting tomorrow, university President Eric Kaler may sign the Letter of Intent in the next few days.

The Letter of Intent provides that the Vikings will reimburse the university for all changes they require for TCF Bank Stadium, and all non-game day expenses and game-day operational expenses related to the franchise’s use of the facility. In addition, the Vikings will pay rent to the university and share a portion of additional concessions and sponsorship revenues.

“The Minnesota Vikings are an important asset to the state and we were pleased to work with them on reaching a mutually beneficial arrangement to host them on our campus,” Kaler said. “The Vikings will remain part of the Twin Cities region during construction of their new stadium, while the proceeds from this arrangement will be invested in our athletic department to enhance Gopher sports.”

Hosting Vikings games at TCF Bank Stadium not only will affect the campus, but also will impact surrounding neighborhoods. Throughout talks with the Vikings, university leaders have emphasized addressing concerns of campus neighbors.

“The university is committed to proactively addressing stadium and campus operational issues and to minimizing any potential impact on the university community and our neighbors,” Kaler said. “For Vikings games at TCF Bank Stadium, the university will control stadium and campus operations and will exercise the same level of care for traffic and noise management, litter control and public safety as is our standard for Gopher events.”

The Vikings also will appoint a representative to serve as the franchise’s contact and neighborhood liaison. Additionally, the team will make a contribution to the existing neighborhood mitigation fund.

Under the agreement, the Vikings will pay the university a fixed fee of $250,000 per game. In addition, concessions, sponsorship and advertising dollars will be divided between the parties under the terms of the Letter of Intent, said university General Counsel Mark Rotenberg. He stated that the additional revenue to the university is expected to be $50,000 per game, resulting in a combined rent and expected concessions and sponsorship revenue amount of $300,000 per game, or $3 million per regular NFL season.

The Letter of Intent provides the following:

TCF Bank Stadium changes

Installation of specialized heating coils under the playing surface.
Installation of temporary bleacher-style seats in the western end zone plaza. Any new seating is subject to approval by the university’s building code division.
Duration of lease and days of play

Two scenarios are allowed. The Vikings may lease TCF Bank Stadium for up to four consecutive NFL seasons anticipated to start in 2013; or, they can play at the facility for all or part of one NFL season, anticipated to be the 2015 season. A standard NFL season includes 10 football games (two preseason and eight regular season games), plus any home playoff games.
TCF Bank Stadium will be available for Sunday games only and one weeknight game per season, on a date that must be approved by the university.
The Vikings will work with the NFL to minimize scheduling conflicts with the university’s intercollegiate athletic activities and other campus events.
Alcohol

The terms of alcohol sales at TCF Bank Stadium during Vikings games are subject to Board of Regents approval at a later date. Governor Dayton signed legislation April 27, 2012 that returns full authority to the Board of Regents with respect to the sale of alcoholic beverages during intercollegiate athletic events at the Stadium, Williams Arena, and Mariucci Arena, so long as the university provides for the sale of alcohol to the general public at a convenient location in the Stadium at least through half-time during intercollegiate football games. This legislation expires July 1, 2014.
Copies of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents resolution and the Letter of Intent will be available at the Board of Regents meeting tomorrow. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at 600 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis. ]]> vikings fan forum Webby http://www.purplepride.org/f2/vikings-u-mn-stadium-deal-made-1110016/ Personal Seat License http://www.purplepride.org/f38/personal-seat-license-1110015/ Thu, 10 May 2012 22:03:48 GMT Has anybody heard anything about personal seat license's at new stadium? They were talking about on KQ Morning this morning. (I'm willing to pay for it,but I'd prefer not to.) ]]> myninja http://www.purplepride.org/f38/personal-seat-license-1110015/ PM not working for me.. http://www.purplepride.org/f33/pm-not-working-me-1110014/ Thu, 10 May 2012 21:08:21 GMT Getting this message.. Fatal error: Unsupported operand types in /home/newpurpl/public_html/includes/functions_user.php on line 267 :confused: Getting this message..

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:confused: ]]> Help / Suggestion Box Johnson14 http://www.purplepride.org/f33/pm-not-working-me-1110014/ <![CDATA[Shock's Trivia Question 5/10/2012]]> http://www.purplepride.org/f5/shocks-trivia-question-5-10-2012-a-1110013/ Thu, 10 May 2012 16:40:34 GMT What former MLB pitcher made it to the major leagues by being traded for a suit? What former MLB pitcher made it to the major leagues by being traded for a suit? ]]> the clubhouse shockzilla http://www.purplepride.org/f5/shocks-trivia-question-5-10-2012-a-1110013/ Cris Carter authorized bounties http://www.purplepride.org/f2/cris-carter-authorized-bounties-1110012/ Wed, 09 May 2012 10:11:27 GMT *Ex-Viking Carter admits to authorizing bounties* Football: NFL Sports News at wabc... Ex-Viking Carter admits to authorizing bounties
Football: NFL Sports News at wabc

Cris Carter reveals he used bounties while with Vikings, EaglesNFL.com
Cris Carter reveals he used bounties while with Vikings, Eagles - NFL.com ]]> vikings fan forum singersp http://www.purplepride.org/f2/cris-carter-authorized-bounties-1110012/