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Andrew Garda
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Never would have thought such an innocuous subject would incite a riot, right?I am glad the game got moved. Extra game on Monday, just adds to the drama of the first week of fantasy playoffs. Exceptional.
every Monday leaves me with stuff to talk about. 
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
as much as people just underline #### around here, sometimes it;s not. But just because some jagoff reporter or bloger says something, it doesn't mena it's going to override logical reasoning. I felt there was no way that a team would be made to fly in the morning and play a 1:00 game after this blizzard. So much so my mind just ignored your bloggers posit that it would still occur because that didn't make sense. So I am an idiot because I dismissed your post so much that I didn't even give it credence, and I"M the idiot.In this day and age of news, knowing the source and filtering the news from the noise is a pretty important skill.zftcg said:The funniest part about his reply was that even if he didn't "no" there was an article (hint: that's what the underlined text means), I had quoted the relevant sentence where Aiello said they would be flying in Sunday morning and the plan was still to start at 1. I love all these people who are convinced they know more about the situation than the league spokesman.Stinger Ray said:
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
Not sure if ESPN would have enough time to get cameras, crew, analysts, etc on one day's notice but that would be cool. If they could I wonder if they would move back the start time on the other game. Please no NFL network though... damn Time Warner
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
Will FOX give up the game at all?Not sure if ESPN would have enough time to get cameras, crew, analysts, etc on one day's notice but that would be cool. If they could I wonder if they would move back the start time on the other game. Please no NFL network though... damn Time Warner
massraider
Footballguy
Twitter from Judd Zulgadd:
NFL's Greg Aiello said kickoff time for Vikings-Giants on Monday has not been set. Also not decided is which network will carry the game.
I am not worried about it being televised. The NFL gets this stuff right, at worst it'll be on NFL Network in areas where it isn't carried by Fox affiliate.
NFL's Greg Aiello said kickoff time for Vikings-Giants on Monday has not been set. Also not decided is which network will carry the game.
I am not worried about it being televised. The NFL gets this stuff right, at worst it'll be on NFL Network in areas where it isn't carried by Fox affiliate.
ScottyFargo
Footballguy
Monday Night is gonna be chock full of GTD Favre-ness. And plenty of conjecture about Sterger-gate. Gives Harvin an extra day to sleep off his migraines. Vikings are hurting kind of bad right now on the O-line, this really works out well, even if it means Nicks plays it might mean good stuff for all the dinged guys.
harryhood
Footballguy
Pretty sure ESPN can't gain rights to this game. Unless it gets picked up by NFLN, I think we wont be seeing this one:Not sure if ESPN would have enough time to get cameras, crew, analysts, etc on one day's notice but that would be cool. If they could I wonder if they would move back the start time on the other game. Please no NFL network though... damn Time Warner
I believe the Texans-Ravens game that got postponed a couple years ago was played and not televised nationally.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
The no "know' thing was prettyhmmmzftcg said:The funniest part about his reply was that even if he didn't "no" there was an article (hint: that's what the underlined text means), I had quoted the relevant sentence where Aiello said they would be flying in Sunday morning and the plan was still to start at 1. I love all these people who are convinced they know more about the situation than the league spokesman.Stinger Ray said:
But between posting, watching NFLN, smoking and playing with cats I guess I ####ed it up...rather be right that grammatically correct
ScottyFargo
Footballguy
Man, Fox would be silly not to air this. What've they got on Mondays now? Lie to Me and House are on Hiatus, right?
There was also a Dolphins-Titans game in 04'(I think) that was moved due to a hurricane(I think) but that game was untelevised.Pretty sure ESPN can't gain rights to this game. Unless it gets picked up by NFLN, I think we wont be seeing this one:Not sure if ESPN would have enough time to get cameras, crew, analysts, etc on one day's notice but that would be cool. If they could I wonder if they would move back the start time on the other game. Please no NFL network though... damn Time Warner
I believe the Texans-Ravens game that got postponed a couple years ago was played and not televised nationally.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
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RC94
Footballguy
If it's a NY team on NFL network it will be on channel 9 or 11 I forget which, but that's the way they have done Thursday night games that are on NFL network. Games with non-NY teams on NFL network won't be available unless you have NFL network.Pretty sure ESPN can't gain rights to this game. Unless it gets picked up by NFLN, I think we wont be seeing this one:Not sure if ESPN would have enough time to get cameras, crew, analysts, etc on one day's notice but that would be cool. If they could I wonder if they would move back the start time on the other game. Please no NFL network though... damn Time Warner
massraider
Footballguy
Disappointing if those the only markets that get it.We'll just have to do the online thing.
FFdork
Footballguy
The problem is that if we get to Monday afternoon and they announce that Nicks is inactive, a lot of people would be stuck taking a donut in the playoffs...unless the Giants do us a favor and announce emphatically that Nicks will be active and starting between now and tomorrow's games.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Maybe it's a good idea to pickup Hagan right now to have someone to replace Nicks if necessary.
FFdork
Footballguy
I think it's a decent strategy for people in leagues where you can still make moves. I'd be stuck with Hagan on my rosters for the duration of the playoffs (and have to drop someone solid to do it).
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
How did I go down in flames? The airport has been open since 3 p.m. That's all I said. I've said not a single word about when the game would or wouldn't be played.
FFdork
Footballguy
The ESPN ticker says the game was postponed due to "heavy snow on the roof of the Metrodome." I thought it was kind of weird that they had to push it all the way back to Monday with an airport that's so accustomed to snow.
So maybe there's more than just homefield advantage to the idea of building the new outdoor stadium for the Vikings.
So maybe there's more than just homefield advantage to the idea of building the new outdoor stadium for the Vikings.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Farve set it all up so he can have one extra day of rest to keep his streak alive.
This is Brett Favre's world, we all just happen to live in it.
This is Brett Favre's world, we all just happen to live in it.
does anyone have an update on Harvin's status? Who is the best guy on the wires to listen to for Vikings players?
I've got Harvin in a return-heavy league so I'm hoping that the worst case is he'll take the kickoff returns and some snaps on offense. Any thoughts folks?
Thanks.
I've got Harvin in a return-heavy league so I'm hoping that the worst case is he'll take the kickoff returns and some snaps on offense. Any thoughts folks?
Thanks.
ok, thanks. Do we believe Frazier or is he just trying to outfox the Giants?!
Frazier seems pretty honest regarding injuries and such. But I guess it would be stupid of them not to use Harvin if the migraine attacks stop. Maybe a special package of plays, and his usual role in the return game. Do you have a twitter account? Otherwise I'll try to update this thread with his status. He is listed as doubtful.
Twitter is @LeighWebbthanks v. much!
JoeyJoeJoeJrShabadoo
Footballguy
THE SNOWMAN
Footballguy
CNN, multiple tears in roof on few panels; sky can be seen through tears.
ScottyFargo
Footballguy
Wow... It was completely deflated.
ScottyFargo
Footballguy
No injuries, no requests for backup... All the same, terrible. Ugh.
Sammy Traveller
Footballguy
I posted yesterday in this thread that it could be possible the Metrodome could be damaged in a storm like this.Well, I called it first.
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Sammy Traveller
Footballguy
moving the game to another stadium is good for the Giants, not so good for the Vikings.the Giants defense will be all over the Vikes in this one.
Sammy Traveller
Footballguy
ceo3west
Footballguy
Where would they move this game to?
Sammy Traveller
Footballguy
Green Bay?
The stadium is available, no roof needed, and a true cold outdoor day.Favre's streak continues there.
blend
Footballguy
Can they move it to the Univ of Minnesota stadium?
tim_whatley
Footballguy
They can, but NFL network said the low Monday night in Minny is -10 below zero.
Polyethylene Bag
Footballguy
Polyethylene Bag
Footballguy
That's not unusual in these parts.
Sammy Traveller
Footballguy
not sure of that. I know the MNF Chargers vs Dolphins game was moved from San Diego to Arizona because of the wildfires there. Which wasn't good because the Arizona stadium was full of Dolphins fans.
FavreCo
Footballguy
As opposed to going over to Detroit?
digitalamish
Footballguy
Maybe move it to Chicago or Detroit? Both games are homers, so the TV crews will already be set up. GB is playing in Det, so no cameras set up at Lambeau. Detroit is a dome, so better for Min?
Pure speculation of course.
Pure speculation of course.
tim_whatley
Footballguy
Thanks, Copernicus. The point is that is might present a problem as the 50+ guys traveling from NY aren't likely prepared to play in that kind of weather. Of course that is a situation that can be remedied, but it will still be something the league has to think about.
LittlePhatty
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