How many of you can really remember the details of your very first experience attending a Minnesota Vikings game?

It was 35 Years ago for me, and I still remember that first game like it was yesterday. It was December 18th, 1976 when the Vikings beat the Washington Redskins 35-20 in that Divisional Playoff Game at the Old Met Stadium.

I was what you’d call a serious Viking fanatic. Read more…

From Sullybaseball Blog in 2008:
“I know it sounds crazy, defending the single most maligned stadium in the game, but I say there is a place for it and a real group of reasons to keep it as the home of the Twins.

Indulge me! (READ MORE)

This is sad, and just another reminder to ALL you sports fans out there: YOU DON’T PLAY THE GAME, YOU WATCH IT, YOU SHARE THE EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER FANS, and without a team to play against there would be no sports. RESPECT EACH OTHER’S DIFFERENCES, enjoy the game. It’s life, and it’s not worth taking over a sports game. C’mon…

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A man involved in a fight at Angel Stadium on opening day has died.

Police said Brian Powers, 27, of Buena Park, Calif., died Wednesday at a hospital. No arrests have been made.

Angels spokesman Tim Mead said the fight occurred Monday night shortly after the game between the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics. Witnesses told police the man was fighting with someone when a third person came from behind and punched the victim in the head. The man fell and hit his head on a concrete step near a stairwell.

Police are unsure what led to the fight and who started it.

Forwarded to me by Lil Buddy, a press release delivering news of big brother:

The NFL implemented a new code of fan conduct today, warning that spectators who misbehave will be ejected from stadiums and barred from coming back.

The policy, first recommended by commissioner Roger Goodell at league meetings in April, is aimed at conduct that the league said “detracts from the game day experience.”

It includes bans on:

* Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal.

* Drunkenness and signs of alcohol impairment that result in irresponsible behavior.

* Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.

* Interference with the progress of the game, including throwing objects onto the field.

* Failing to follow instructions of stadium personnel.

* Verbal or physical harassment of fans from the opposing team.

“The in-stadium experience is critically important to the NFL, our clubs and our fans and it will be a major focus this season,” Goodell said in a statement. “We are committed to improving the fan experience in every way we can — from the time fans arrive in the parking lot to when they depart the stadium.”

The league also left teams the option of adding additional provisions to the code based on local circumstances. It said the guidelines would be contained in mailings to fans and signs posted at stadiums.

The Vikings will be heading to Tennessee on Seeptember 28, and if we have our way, the Tailgaters from our Parking Lot will be following them there.

Preseason

Week 1 – vs. Seattle – August 8 – Metrodome – KSTP – 7 p.m.
Week 2 – at Baltimore – August 16 – M&T Bank Stadium – KSTP – 6:30 p.m.
Week 3 – vs. Pittsburgh – August 23 – Metrodome – CBS – 7 p.m.
Week 4 – at Dallas – August 28 – Texas Stadium – KSTP – 7 p.m.

Regular Season

Week 1 – at Green Bay (Monday) – September 8 – Lambeau Field – ESPN – 6 p.m.
Week 2 – vs. Indianapolis – September 14 – Metrodome – CBS – 12 p.m.
Week 3 – vs. Carolina – September 21 – Metrodome – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 4 – at Tennessee – September 28 – LP Field – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 5 – at New Orleans (Monday) – October 6 – Superdome – ESPN – 7:30 p.m.
Week 6 – vs. Detroit – October 12 – Metrodome – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 7 – at Chicago – October 19 – Soldier Field – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 8 – BYE
Week 9 – vs. Houston – November 2 – Metrodome – CBS – 12 p.m.
Week 10 – vs. Green Bay – November 9 – Metrodome – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 11 – at Tampa Bay – November 16 – Raymond James Stadium – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 12 – at Jacksonville – November 23 – Jacksonville Municipal Stadium – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 13 – vs. Chicago – November 30 – Metrodome – NBC – 7:30 p.m.
Week 14 – at Detroit – December 7 – Ford Field – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 15 – at Arizona – December 14 – University of Phoenix Stadium – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 16 – vs. Atlanta – December 21 – Metrodome – FOX – 12 p.m.
Week 17 – vs. New York Giants – December 28 – Metrodome – FOX – 12 p.m.