Comments on: Vikings plan to play two seasons at TCF Bank Stadium

By: axespray

axespray — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:44:54 +0000

Nice to see the vikings and their fans outdoors – That’s how the NFC North should be…

Now all we need are those doofus lions to get out of that dome…

Domes, smh.

By: jaredmashburn

jaredmashburn — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:08:39 +0000

as far as if the roof is retractable, the Wilf will open it and even in the winter. The roof is a requirement for the multiple other purposes used in the stadium from high school to small colleges to concerts, monster truck and tractor pulls, etc. People do’t know the Metrodome is a used year round for many events. The Wilf’s wanted an open air stadium from the get go and if a retractable roof works into the budget the Vikings will open it

By: jaredmashburn

jaredmashburn — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:14:58 +0000

Funny how people make a deal about winter games in Minnesota. This will matter for what, 2 maybe 3 home games or add 1 or 2 if they make the playoffs. AP will be fine in the stadium. By the time the Vikings play some of the offense will be shifting to passing anyway if Ponder continues to improve. The U of M HAS to make accommodation’s for the NFL in order to comply and let the Vikings in. And taxpayers are contributing minimal to building the new stadium, pulltabs are the main source of revenue…give it a rest loud mouth!

By: spicymudbugs

spicymudbugs — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:40:28 +0000

Maybe that will help bring back a feeling of the Viking glory years…oh wait…nevermind

By: blazertop

blazertop — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:11:16 +0000

I have not seen one comment from anyone OPPOSED to outdoor football, so why do roofed stadiums continue to be built? Because of the corporate fat cats who are too good to watch real outdoor football?

Number of games for which the roof was open in Houston this year = 0

By: mnomalley

mnomalley — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:00:33 +0000

Granadafan sounds like hes actually been to Minneapolis and eaten at all of our restaurants. Ever heard of mannys fogo de chao chino Latinos the list goes on some of the best food around and I have been around the country

By: kirschmania

kirschmania — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:18:35 +0000

Has anyone mentioned if TCF will be heating the field? I’d be interested to see what upgrades, if any, The Bank will be making.

By: toes110

toes110 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:36:36 +0000

If they would have built it in Arden hills, they wouldn’t be having to play at the bank… But those two seasons should be fun…..

By: granadafan

granadafan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:30:39 +0000

Now Minneapolis is going to want a Super Bowl. The jetsetting crowd and 1%ers are going to be in for a rude surprise at the lack of QUALITY high end restaurants, lounges, and bars. There are some good places, but are Indianapolis/ Jacsonville- esque compared to the high number of great places to go to in Miami or New Orleans.

By: Ponder This

Ponder This — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:59:28 +0000

joelvis72 says:Feb 15, 2013 2:47 PM

According to Wikipedia, TCF’s seating capacity is 50,800.
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They’re adding temporary seating so all the season ticket holders can be accomodated. It will be very interesting for everyone to see what kind of seats they’re getting.

By: granadafan

granadafan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:49:32 +0000

Stadium built on taxpayer money for billionaires.

By: ghlatty

ghlatty — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:47:29 +0000

Never understood why cold area teams would want a dome. I sure wouldn’t want my Saints to travel to New England, Chicago, Green Bay or even Buffalo in December or January. Heck, Minneapolis is probably the coldest NFL city. If mother nature can give you an edge, use it.

By: mnomalley

mnomalley — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:43:11 +0000

Vikings 2014 home opponents
Atlanta
Carolina
New England
NY Jets
NFC East opponent that finishes in the same rank within their division that Vikings do

Vikings 2015 home opponents
St. Louis
Seattle
Kansas City
San Diego
NFC East opponent…

By: bleedinpurple

bleedinpurple — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:41:54 +0000

These might be two painful seasons.

Unless we can use the weather to our advantage, but i’m not sure we will.

All of our players are used to playing indoor, especially Ponder.

I do see us improving in road games now though.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:00:20 +0000

Yahooo!!!!!! They are finally getting rid of that embarrassing econo-dome! That thing was built on the cheap, and was obsolete five minutes after it opened. Love outdoor football in December.

That said, the dome has seen it’s moments. It hosted the longest run from scrimmage (Tony Dorsett – 99 yards), a 99 yard TD pass, the longest play in NFL history (109 yard return of missed FG), and AP’s 296 yard game. But I won’t miss it one iota.

By: rcali

rcali — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:55:42 +0000

The 2015 season will also be the last season that a season ticket holder will not have to pay for a license to buy that similar seat in the new stadium. Gotta love it.

By: deltaoracle

deltaoracle — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:42:26 +0000

Onelessthanthreeruefan, amen.

By: deltaoracle

deltaoracle — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:40:55 +0000

If Peterson stays healthy, they have a legitimate shot to be in the AP Top 25 those two years.

By: 2ruefan

2ruefan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:37:37 +0000

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By: kane337

kane337 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:36:19 +0000

Does it get cold in Minnesota?

By: purplepunisher

purplepunisher — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:20:07 +0000

i dont like it, to much risk for injury.

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:19:18 +0000

There won’t be much tread left on the tires by the time Adrian finally gets to move in to the new stadium. It seems a shame that he had to waste a perfectly good career in the worst facility in the NFL.

By: vkngs77

vkngs77 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:09:35 +0000

I cannot wait! The game played there in 2010 was an absolute blast (even though it was a loss). Should be a very fun two years preparing for the new stadium. So long Humpty Dome!

By: valhallaman

valhallaman — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:09:31 +0000

Maybe the Vikings front office and those responsible for designing and building the stadium will get the message after 2 years of playing outdoors…let’s return to our roots permanently, Vikings football in the elements is what many if not most Vikings fans want! How many times have the Vikings been to the SB since moving into the God-awful dome? Do you think moving indoors might have removed one of the main advantages the Vikings had previously, not to mention changing much of its culture and identity? AP will thrive in any environment, but he will be particularly effective in the cold, in the playoffs, when the run plays such a profound role. If we don’t keep this outdoors, it could be another 40 years before the Vikings get in the SB based on history in a dome/indoor stadium.

By: bigdawg24

bigdawg24 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:08:26 +0000

Outdoor football in Minnesota is really neat. That would give Viking a Green Bay like home field advantage if they played full-time in the elements.

By: 7ransponder

7ransponder — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:07:03 +0000

By the way – ’round these parts we simply call this stadium “The Bank”.

By: jcusa514

jcusa514 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:04:43 +0000

the vikings would instantly have the best home field advantage in the league if they played outdoors.

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:00:43 +0000

Maybe this means that stupid inflatable boat they run through won’t be used for at least two years.

By: reemer894

reemer894 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:59:56 +0000

7ransponder says:
Feb 15, 2013 2:20 PM
Looking forward to it, planning on getting season tickets to those games with my dad, who misses the outdoor games at the Met. For APs sake, though, I really hope they install some heat in that turf.

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Im not positive but i remember hearing something about the Vikings having to install heating coils in the turf as part of the 2 year lease. Im with you 100% on that. they need heat in the turf bad.

By: northfootball89

northfootball89 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:48:33 +0000

Out door games is what football is all about