Lester Bagley Press Conference 1/18

by VikesFaninNM on Jan 18, 2012 11:26 PM CST

News Conference with Lester Bagley Video

I am sure many of you, like myself, were watching Gov. Daytons news conference this afternoon. And I'm sure, there were a few of you, like myself, had that gut wrenching feeling after hearing that after all this time, him setting a Jan. 12 deadline, there was still no "X marks the spot" decision. Myself, it was a case of heartburn and I didn't even have lunch today. I also doubt the Raisin Bran I had for breakfast contributed as well. I hate getting older, uhg. So, is this "The End" of our Vikings? Do we go screaming into the night like a pack of crazies?

It would appear any chance of the new stadium, let alone any legislative support, being in Arden Hills is now all but dead. Asked by a reporter if the Vikings would up the ante to over $700 Million to cover what Ramsey County would not get the permission to get, Mr. Bagley stated a no. I do commend Shakopee as well for their effort, although very late to the game one. They also would have had the same issues as Aeden Hills did with getting state.....leaders in on it. Though even Shakopee could have been interesting. The area does get good usage with Canterbury Downs, Valleyfair and in the fall, the Renaissance Festival. It could have had the possibility to be a year round are to go. But alas, both site's had the lack of political "push".

However, the worlds end isn't here just yet. It would appear the Vikings are willing to work with state........leaders and the city of Whineapolis. The Basilica seems to be the preferred site, though the Dome, from Bagleys reaction" may be a last resort. Also, asked if the Mall of America might be considered if it was financed privately, seemed to indicate there was a possibility there. What wasn't said of course, is how much the Vikings are still wiling to contribute.

So, while there seems reason to remain calm at the moment, the writing is on the wall for both sides. Watch the video and see what you think. Hopefully, things will get done before things do blow-up out of proportion, and Minnesota is left with an NFL void.

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this states "leaders" suck

Unless of course its in their personal best interest, I wish it was like back in the day when you could get behind a politician because they stood for something (see Roosevelts, Washington, Lincoln) nowadays its too much of this Omg am I going to lose my job if I do this kind of thing…. I don’t think there’ve been any political figures since I’ve been alive that have integrity…

by Lunchpail on Jan 19, 2012 4:01 AM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

i wanna know why that camera man shows up and point his camera

right at lester’s ass (at the 1:30 mark). that is kinda creeping me out.

if i were to paraphrase what i hear lester and the vikings saying, it would go like this…

“we don’t like having the state of minnesota tell us what we need to do, then we did it with arden hills and ramsey county, and now they are trying tell us we are going to be forced to do something else….we think that this team belongs to us, not you, and we think that “our” purple and gold team will go where we want them to go. perhasps the minnieapple isn’t quite big enough for the both of us"

“right now, it is looking like we have no opposition at one particular site which satisfies our business interests, and it will not be necessary to put a roof on a new state of the art facility in that location, but they are going to give us one anyway, and this one will open and close with a remote control, how cool is that?”

“we won’t even have to spend a dime on that building either. and, we can raise ticket prices “through the roof” (huh-huh, a little zygi humor there) and triple the cost of a luxury box suite. as a matter of fact, we will share parking with the basketball arena which houses a team that also happens to wear purple and gold. yes, the name “los angeles vikings” certainly has a nice ring to it."

“now, for the small talk…..how ‘bout that weather? it’s colder than a witch’s tit today in this god awful back water second tier farm town. we think we need to go some place warm and think about our current options. so, don’t call us, we’ll just text you later with our decision.”
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well then who the hell are you talkin' to...are you talkin' to me?

by krinkle on Jan 19, 2012 1:10 PM CST reply actions

I would like to test the statement about the witch's tit.

Any suggestions?

by izziefans on Jan 19, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions

(insert michelle bachman joke here).

well then who the hell are you talkin' to...are you talkin' to me?

by krinkle on Jan 19, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

lol

by cali viking on Jan 19, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions

I still think it should be in Shakopee

It is a very large site at 130 acres, and relatively speaking “cheap” The property would only need two buy outs, and both have said they would sell the land. It is right next to a 100 some acre city park (can you say tailgaiting?) It would be funded from the team and user fees, so there would be much less public opposition. The infrastructure would not require major upgrades beyond roads (which is the deal-breaker right now) The city council already voted and approved the plan.

Personally it sounds like the best plan for the people, and this is the “people’s stadium” Just because they came into the fray late means nothing, I mean Minneapolis submitted a 4 page plan…. After Dayton’s press conference, the group of legislatures working on the stadium bill said that despite Dayton’s remarks they are looking at all feasible proposals and have not yet decided on one location, Linden Ave is not the end game – or not yet at least

"You can write articles and do whatever you want, you can break down every player. Good, bad or ugly. But we just aren't good enough as a team, as a group. Offensively, defensively and special teams, from the No. 1 on the roster to the last man on the roster. We just aren't good enough. It's as simple as that." - Chad Greenway

by Grape Drank on Jan 19, 2012 1:53 PM CST reply actions