madlithuanian Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...e-to-host-game/ Vikings hint that TCF Bank Stadium may not be able to host game Posted by Mike Florio on December 15, 2010, 5:06 PM EST With the Metrodome ruled out for Monday, TCF Bank Stadium officially looks to be questionable. In a carefully-crafted statement, the Vikings have made it clear that the regular-season home finale against the Bears may not be played in the team’s current home state. “NFL officials are touring TCF Bank Stadium to ensure its safety for our fans and its ability to meet the primary technical requirements for an NFL game,” the statement reads. “Ultimately the decision to relocate a game is the league’s in consultation with the two teams. The NFL supports the plan to play Monday night’s game at TCF Bank Stadium but is currently ensuring viability of this plan.” In other words, “Don’t assume the game will be played at TCF Bank Stadium. And if it’s not, don’t blame it on us.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 It'll be TCF, but if not, there are rumblings of Ford Field and Lucas Oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 We should play this one in Toronto, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbearsfan Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Toub is pissed because of the location deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Toub, C. Harris, Melton, Gould, and Cutler keep b****ing over where it's at. I don't hear the Vikings complaining. Just f***ing win. Yes, I'm aware as to how hard it is to run on ice in cleats and I know how dangerous it is. But, I don't care if it's played in a desert. Just win. It's the Vikings with Joe Webb under center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Toub, C. Harris, Melton, Gould, and Cutler keep b****ing over where it's at. I don't hear the Vikings complaining. Just f***ing win. Yes, I'm aware as to how hard it is to run on ice in cleats and I know how dangerous it is. But, I don't care if it's played in a desert. Just win. It's the Vikings with Joe Webb under center. The Vikes were also complaining. Both sides were saying, basically, that they were only employees and they'd play where the NFLtold them to. I particularly liked Cutler's "we'd play in a parking lot" line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan1974 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 The Vikes were also complaining. Both sides were saying, basically, that they were only employees and they'd play where the NFLtold them to. I particularly liked Cutler's "we'd play in a parking lot" line. I personally think they are going to come out fired up like you wouldn't believe. They have some Nay-Sayers to shut up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I personally think they are going to come out fired up like you wouldn't believe. They have some Nay-Sayers to shut up!!! I hope you are right, if the Bears give MAX effort in this game, with a Rookie 6th round pick drafted to be converted to a WR and switched to QB, there is no reason why we should not come away with half a dozen turnovers and a lopsided victory. I mean, for ???'s sake, why wouldn't they be fired up? They have a chance to clinch the Division when all the experts (and half of this forum) were thinking the Bears would finish 3rd or 4th in the NFCN this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I hope you are right, if the Bears give MAX effort in this game, with a Rookie 6th round pick drafted to be converted to a WR and switched to QB, there is no reason why we should not come away with half a dozen turnovers and a lopsided victory. I mean, for ???'s sake, why wouldn't they be fired up? They have a chance to clinch the Division when all the experts (and half of this forum) were thinking the Bears would finish 3rd or 4th in the NFCN this year? And, I hope they realize that oncethey clinch they can work on getting the rest and preparing for postseason. But AFTER they clinch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I think a lot of that will depend on if they still have a chance to gain home field advantage for the playoffs. Some seem to think that just becuae the Bears got their asses kicked by NE that we still do not have home field advantage do to the weather here. I would love to see a team like New Orkleans or Atlanta here for the playoffs. And, I hope they realize that oncethey clinch they can work on getting the rest and preparing for postseason. But AFTER they clinch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 This field just has me concerned... If some of our guys gets seriouslyinjured becasue of the frozen field, I'm going to be f'in pissed off at the league... I think a lot of that will depend on if they still have a chance to gain home field advantage for the playoffs. Some seem to think that just becuae the Bears got their asses kicked by NE that we still do not have home field advantage do to the weather here. I would love to see a team like New Orkleans or Atlanta here for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 This field just has me concerned... If some of our guys gets seriouslyinjured becasue of the frozen field, I'm going to be f'in pissed off at the league... Check out the live stream of the stadium: http://www.gophersports.com/mediaPortal/pl...;DB_OEM_ID=8400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 It should just be at Soldier Field if they can't have it in Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 It should just be at Soldier Field if they can't have it in Minnesota. Thats probably the last place it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan2000 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Thats probably the last place it would be. There's no way the league would do that. That would give the Bears two home games against the Vikings and that would not happen. First game was at Soldier Field so the second game has to be either at the dome or a neutral field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balta1701-A Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 There's no way the league would do that. Unless it was for NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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