Radiological Terror Threat at 7 NFL Stadiums This Weekend (1 Viewer)

[JMJ]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6075032

Government skeptical of threat against NFL stadiums

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Web site is claiming that seven NFL football stadiums will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend, but the government on Wednesday expressed doubts about the threat.

The warning, posted Oct. 12, was part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid." It mentioned NFL stadiums in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Oakland and Cleveland, where games are scheduled for this weekend.

The Homeland Security Department alerted authorities and stadium owners in those cities, as well as the NFL, of the Web message but said the threat was being viewed "with strong skepticism." Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said there was no intelligence that indicated such an attack was imminent, and that the alert was "out of an abundance of caution."

"The department strongly encourages the public to continue to go about their plans, including attending events that involve large public gatherings such as football games," Knocke said.

The FBI also expressed doubt about the threat.

The nation's alert level remains at yellow, signaling an elevated risk of an attack. The threat level for airline flights is at orange, a higher level, where it has been since a foiled plot to bomb U.S.-bound commercial jets was revealed on Aug. 10.

 

[cantrell]

I saw this on CNN and MSNBC.

 

[JMJ]

Jets season ticket holder.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Bears bye week

Even Al Qaeda knows better.

 

[BigA]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6075032

Government skeptical of threat against NFL stadiums

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Web site is claiming that seven NFL football stadiums will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend, but the government on Wednesday expressed doubts about the threat.

The warning, posted Oct. 12, was part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid." It mentioned NFL stadiums in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Oakland and Cleveland, where games are scheduled for this weekend.

The Homeland Security Department alerted authorities and stadium owners in those cities, as well as the NFL, of the Web message but said the threat was being viewed "with strong skepticism." Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said there was no intelligence that indicated such an attack was imminent, and that the alert was "out of an abundance of caution."

"The department strongly encourages the public to continue to go about their plans, including attending events that involve large public gatherings such as football games," Knocke said.

The FBI also expressed doubt about the threat.

The nation's alert level remains at yellow, signaling an elevated risk of an attack. The threat level for airline flights is at orange, a higher level, where it has been since a foiled plot to bomb U.S.-bound commercial jets was revealed on Aug. 10.

"The FBI also expressed doubt about the threat."I know there are many threats but wasnt there doubts before 9/11??

 

[bbuster]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6075032

Government skeptical of threat against NFL stadiums

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Web site is claiming that seven NFL football stadiums will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend, but the government on Wednesday expressed doubts about the threat.

The warning, posted Oct. 12, was part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid." It mentioned NFL stadiums in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Oakland and Cleveland, where games are scheduled for this weekend.

The Homeland Security Department alerted authorities and stadium owners in those cities, as well as the NFL, of the Web message but said the threat was being viewed "with strong skepticism." Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said there was no intelligence that indicated such an attack was imminent, and that the alert was "out of an abundance of caution."

"The department strongly encourages the public to continue to go about their plans, including attending events that involve large public gatherings such as football games," Knocke said.The FBI also expressed doubt about the threat.

The nation's alert level remains at yellow, signaling an elevated risk of an attack. The threat level for airline flights is at orange, a higher level, where it has been since a foiled plot to bomb U.S.-bound commercial jets was revealed on Aug. 10.

Wonder if they would be willing to send their families to the game...

 

[Trap Play]

No mention of Cincinnati I see. Apparently, the Bengals play is terrifying enough...

 

[cantrell]

Nevermind.

 

[pantagrapher]

Bears bye weekEven Al Qaeda knows better.

 

[pantagrapher]

The warning, posted Oct. 12, was part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid." It mentioned NFL stadiums in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Oakland and Cleveland, where games are scheduled for this weekend.The Homeland Security Department alerted authorities and stadium owners in those cities, as well as the NFL, of the Web message but said the threat was being viewed "with strong skepticism." Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said there was no intelligence that indicated such an attack was imminent, and that the alert was "out of an abundance of caution."

How can there be "no intelligence that indicated an attack was imminent" if "[t]he warning, posted Oct. 12, was part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled 'New Attack on America Be Afraid.'"? This one sounds fishy already—the old "terror plot OMG!/but don't be alarmed" ploy.

 

[QUEZILLA]

I wonder if a geiger counter could pick up the radiation coming off a dirty?

 

[John Mamula]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.

Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

 

[The Football Freak]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

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[428143]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

 

[John Mamula]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

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Integrity of my league is the #1 priority.

 

[The Football Freak]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

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Integrity of my league is the #1 priority.

You sir, are one hell of a commish!!!

 

[Kiddnets]

on a serious note - why wouldn't they want to target a bunch of NFL stadiums and set off a bunch of boms. Lots of vulnerable people gathered in the same place watching a sport that defines America. I think it is a definite possibility.

Assuming it was a dirty bomb type of device - is that something they could smuggle into the stadium? I think Iread all it took was a briefcase full of radioactive material. I don't think the blast would cause mass casualties but rather anyone within the vicinity of the radioactive explosion would be screwed - not sure how though.

I go to all the Jet games and this has crossed my mind - those security guys don't instill lots of faith in me.

Updated: just read on the cnn site that the plam was to have the bomb in a truck and set them all off at the same times in multiple citys. The majority of the casualities wouldn't be from the bomb itself but the radiological fallout in the open air stadium.

 

[JMJ]

on a serious note - why wouldn't they want to target a bunch of NFL stadiums and set off a bunch of boms. Lots of vulnerable people gathered in the same place watching a sport that defines America. I think it is a definite possibility. Assuming it was a dirty bomb type of device - is that something they could smuggle into the stadium? I think Iread all it took was a briefcase full of radioactive material. I don't think the blast would cause mass casualties but rather anyone within the vicinity of the radioactive explosion would be screwed - not sure how though.I go to all the Jet games and this has crossed my mind - those security guys don't instill lots of faith in me.

Jets season ticket holder:Entering this past Sunday's game my buddy and I were discussing the lack of effort the security guards have when checking the fans entering the stadium. He says, "Watch this." He then proceeds to place his keys, his wallet, his cellphone, and everything else that he had scattered in all of his pockets into one front-pocket of his jeans. Obviously with all of that stuffed into one pocket we felt the guards would have to ask him what was in there during the security check. He got right into the stadium; no questions asked.Not very comforting. :(

 

[mex]

Anybody heard from Jerry Porter lately?

 

[crazy gadget]

Bears bye weekEven Al Qaeda knows better.

Top 5 post of all time in my book.

 

[MU Seminole]

You can tell it's election time again.

 

[Flyin Pigs]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

tough matchup?j/k

 

[Dexter Manley]

As a Redskin fan, I'm disappointed to see that Dallas is not on this list.

This only further confirms the fact that the Cowboys are officially "Al Quedas' Team," as evidenced when several AQ supporters photographed celebrating the terror attacks were wearing Cowboys gear.

 

[John Mamula]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

tough matchup?j/k

I'm surprised more people aren't considering this.As a commish, I don't want to deal with ruling on if a game should be valid because Chad Johnson caught Anthrax.

 

[One]

They already hit Oakland.

 

[One]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

it would definately hurt those who already had their bye weeks.

 

[NoFBinLA]

They already hit Oakland.

Sadly that wasn't Al Queda. That was Al Davis.

 

[dawgtrails]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

it would definately hurt those who already had their bye weeks.

Shouldn't you wait for more information on this before you go ahead and cancel the week?I mean, isn't that what the terrorists want, to ruin our fantasy season?? Don't give in to the terror!! Is this what it is like for those Euro folk who do fantasy futbol? It takes value based drafting to a whole new level.

 

[JBTV]

Well if 600k people die or get sick when radiological bombs go off at NFL stadiums this weekend, let's hope a fantasy football ruling isn't at the top of your list of things to worry about...

 

[Steve Dallas]

They already hit Oakland.

Sadly that wasn't Al Queda. That was Al Davis.

Which one's worse?

 

[GoL]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

This must be fishing. If no terror threat occurs you will look like an idiot. (No offense intended) And let's all pray that's the case. (Not the idiot part)If a terror attack does occur, noone in your league is going to be overly concerned with the fantasy schedule. In fact the entire NFL will cancel games and possible the remainder of the season.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.

Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

it would definately hurt those who already had their bye weeks.

If I'm thinking correctly this targets the only stadiums that actually have games this weekend ...everyone else is off.

 

[Barry]

Well if 600k people die or get sick when radiological bombs go off at NFL stadiums this weekend, let's hope a fantasy football ruling isn't at the top of your list of things to worry about...

or posting mundane thoughts on a message board to show everyone how socially aware you are.

 

[Dreamer]

Isn't the Meadowlands built on a dump, surrounded by dumpsites with dangerously high levels of everything?

 

[Biabreakable]

There are allready security detection devices in place that make a radiological threat virtualy impossible to conceal in all of these major stadiums. Anyone trying to bring one in would be noticed and dealt with very quickly.

 

[SickThing]

As I posted earlier in the FFA thread (where this belongs I think), the person behind this hoax was dumb to list stadiums on both coasts. This debunks the damage possibilities of the simultaneous explosions when the games don't even have the same start times. Doh!

 

[RenegadeGM]

As a commish, I don't want to deal with ruling on if a game should be valid because Chad Johnson caught Anthrax.

The only white powdery substance Johnson is avoiding right now is the goal line.

 

[redjake]

If I'm thinking correctly this targets the only stadiums that actually have games this weekend ...everyone else is off.

14 home sites this weekend.

 

[JBTV]

Well if 600k people die or get sick when radiological bombs go off at NFL stadiums this weekend, let's hope a fantasy football ruling isn't at the top of your list of things to worry about...

or posting mundane thoughts on a message board to show everyone how socially aware you are.

 

[BlackHole]

As I posted earlier in the FFA thread (where this belongs I think), the person behind this hoax was dumb to list stadiums on both coasts. This debunks the damage possibilities of the simultaneous explosions when the games don't even have the same start times. Doh!

This is what I was thinking too. Pretty much tears apart his own threat in that statement. Unless of course they go off at 4PM EST/1PM PST, at taht time pretty much everyone will be in all the East and West coast stadiums. Another reason I shouldn't go to Oakland this weekend, but I'm still going.

 

[joffer]

i'm sure anyone that would actually be willing and capable of attempting to attack like this would want to warn everyone ahead of time.

 

[Robbie Cooper]

I'll be at the Houston game on Sunday.

I'm guessing that on any given Sunday, 90% of the vehicles tailgating at Reliant Stadium are pickup trucks or SUVs. Of those, I'm guessing about 65% are carrying a deer rifle, shotgun, handgun, or some combination of the above.

A Muslim man carrying a backpack towards the stadium would probably not make it quite that far.

 

[dawgtrails]

I'll be at the Houston game on Sunday. I'm guessing that on any given Sunday, 90% of the vehicles tailgating at Reliant Stadium are pickup trucks or SUVs. Of those, I'm guessing about 65% are carrying a deer rifle, shotgun, handgun, or some combination of the above.A Muslim man carrying a backpack towards the stadium would probably not make it quite that far.

Great to heat that all you rednecks will shoot any "Muslim' looking guy carrying a backpack.God forbid the guy is actually a football fan!Everytime I want to give Texas a break, someone always reminds me why I will never step foot in that crazy state again.

 

[redman]

Not in Indy though. They obviously already know that the 'Skins defense will already be getting torched.

 

[strong]

Strange.

Aren't their elections coming up?

 

[Da Good Da Bad an Da Ugly]

I'm amazed that this thread is still standing......

 

[nightshift]

I'll be at the Houston game on Sunday. I'm guessing that on any given Sunday, 90% of the vehicles tailgating at Reliant Stadium are pickup trucks or SUVs. Of those, I'm guessing about 65% are carrying a deer rifle, shotgun, handgun, or some combination of the above.A Muslim man carrying a backpack towards the stadium would probably not make it quite that far.

Great to heat that all you rednecks will shoot any "Muslim' looking guy carrying a backpack.God forbid the guy is actually a football fan!Everytime I want to give Texas a break, someone always reminds me why I will never step foot in that crazy state again.

Browns fans have a hard time makin' it into Heinz Field & no one cares what they believe in!

 

[VICK-tory]

Elections next week, smells like right-wing "get scared" stuff They always raise the terror alerts when it's time to vote

 

[conanobrien]

As commissioner of my keeper league I have sent out an e-mail requesting that we cancel this week's fantasy games. I do not want to deal with this issue of the possibility of terrorist attacks and some people benching players they would normally start for players playing in safer stadiums.Also, it is a big bye week so missing one week where a lot of good players aren't playing shouldn't hurt the integrity of the schedule. We will likely just push back everything one week and have the championship game in week 17.

tough matchup?j/k

I'm surprised more people aren't considering this.As a commish, I don't want to deal with ruling on if a game should be valid because Chad Johnson caught Anthrax.

I think this idea is stupid. IF an attack did occur: a) there would be more important things goin on than your fantasy league b) some players may be hurt and out for long period of time; as a commish do you have a backup plan if something were to occur? What im saying you should do: Do Not Cancel the week. If an attack occurs, you might as well hand back everyone's money because an attack would not only hurt your fantasy league for this week, but also for upcoming weeks.

 

[xcheck2430]

people just look at this: it has been clearly determined that the whole idea of threat levels has been fluctuating non-stop for the past 5 years.

the most important thing is if any type of terrorist regime is to launch an attack against america, why the hell would they put it on a website? Does any group write on the WORLD wide web about a SURPRISE attack on america? Did some terrorist write in the newspaper before they tried to board planes in london? Be logical. if they announce the threat, it isnt going to happen.