Vikings Stadium Roof Collapse

[supervike]

Kind of a symbol of my beloved Vikings season, but still a cool video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_uscBJn0p0
Minneapolis had record snow falls, and the poor roof just couldn't take it.

So, the game that was scheduled for later that day got postponed, and MOVED to Detroit.

Football Fans in Detroit can go watch the game free, as they are just trying to fill the stadium.

 

[IdofEntity]

Did they make some kind of slight against Vodderung?

May they be guided by the wings of Valkyries for their next game.

 

[freakinacage]

now that's snow!!

 

[uberdark]

well that'll learn ya for letting favre play for the vikings.

 

[The Silent King]

Detroit (lol)

I saw that amazing video - it is only amazing because no one was inside - while Matty Ice was leading the Falcons to a 31-10 victory. The only real thought I had was, 'Now Detroit can actually see some real football!' No offence to Stafford, but I am glad I am not a Lions fan. Or a Panthers fan. All that is left of the Panthers is 'her' after that game.

 

[supervike]

I saw that amazing video - it is only amazing because no one was inside - while Matty Ice was leading the Falcons to a 31-10 victory. The only real thought I had was, 'Now Detroit can actually see some real football!' No offence to Stafford, but I am glad I am not a Lions fan. Or a Panthers fan. All that is left of the Panthers is 'her' after that game.

Poor Detroit....LOL

Actually, it looks like someone was inside the stadium...This vid is pretty dark, but when the first snow starts coming down, you can see a little utility cart zooming along the other sideline.

 

[The Silent King]

Counted stars.

In all seriousness, we should all be thankful it wasn't worse, as it had the limitless potential to be a lot more devastating than that. A question about it though, with the record snow fall in that area, would an actual hard-topped dome still have collapsed? I mean, that inflatable bubble they use is pretty strong, but the way that snow just fell through...


I get cold just thinking about it.

 

[Sukigod]

The funniest thing about this is everyone who's been whinning about getting a new stadium (pretty much everybody) has been using this video as a warcry of "Do you think we need a new stadium now???!!!

My usual reply is - "no, just a new roof."

Pisses'em right off.

 

[mud duck]

And this isn't the first time that this has happened. It is probably the first time that it was caught on camera. Which makes me wonder why was the camera on in the first place? I think that it is a conspiracy cooked up by Ziggy to get a new stadium.

 

[The Silent King]

Cameras rolling and.... ......action!

They were about to host a game, so most of the cameras were being situated (I assume hours before the incident). It is common for HD cameras to keep running to be warmed up for optimal photo quality. I do like the conspiracy though, it makes food for thought.

Is there any report detailing how much the damage done will cost?

 

[IdofEntity]

They were about to host a game, so most of the cameras were being situated (I assume hours before the incident). It is common for HD cameras to keep running to be warmed up for optimal photo quality. I do like the conspiracy though, it makes food for thought.

Is there any report detailing how much the damage done will cost?

I had no idea about the HD cameras. Thanks.

 

[Torn blue sky]

I'd imagine it'd cost a pretty penny, im pretty sure they just don't sell inflatable roofs off the shelves in Walmart. That was pretty cool to watch though.

 

[noneedforaname]

Sorry had to ditch my stash of uncle escobars finest out the jet as the federalise were onto me, seeing as no one was hurt can I have it back please

 

[Torn blue sky]

It fell on a sporting establishment, do you really think you stand much chance?!
Might be able to sieve some out of the urine samples though.

 

[supervike]

im pretty sure they just don't sell inflatable roofs off the shelves in Walmart..

I think our Wal-mart does. It's in the gardening/outdoor section.

 

[Torn blue sky]

You could host the superbowl in your back yard, Vikey! You'd be a national hero!

Ed: Granted, you'd probably need to have a "Ye must be this high to enter the superbowl" sign and another to tell them to take off their shoes...

 

[supervike]

You could host the superbowl in your back yard, Vikey! You'd be a national hero!

Ed: Granted, you'd probably need to have a "Ye must be this high to enter the superbowl" sign and another to tell them to take off their shoes...

LOL. When I was a kid, my mom wouldn't let us run in the house, so me and my brother invented KNEE football.

We'd 'run' in the living room and play regular football, just only on our knees....Ah...such fun!

So, yeah, the KNEE football superbowl would do the trick!

 

[Torn blue sky]

Man...That's beautiful.
Make it happen!