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Wreckless · 01-02-2009, 03:26 PM

Blackout? Fans still not SOLD on Vikings playoffs

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP)—Plenty of good seats are still available for Minnesota’s playoff game against Philadelphia.

The Vikings reported 8,000 tickets remaining at noon New Year’s Day for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. The NFL has granted an extension until 3:30 p.m. local time Friday to reach a virtual sellout, but the possibility of a local TV blackout looms.

The blackout would not only encompass the Twin Cities, but secondary markets in the region as well. It includes satellite, cable and over-the-air systems, so nobody in the area could watch the game unless they’re in attendance at the Metrodome.

Vice president of sales and marketing Steve LaCroix said the team has hired extra holiday help to solicit potential buyers. The Vikings haven’t had a game blacked out since 1997.

If not all the tickets are sold, the blackout would only happen in the Minnesota region, so (South) Philadelphia, New Jersey & Connecticut residents would not be affected by it.

TVFactFan · 01-02-2009, 09:32 PM

So did they met the deadline?

GARFIELDKOOL · 01-02-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

Blackout? Fans still not SOLD on Vikings playoffs

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP)—Plenty of good seats are still available for Minnesota’s playoff game against Philadelphia.

The Vikings reported 8,000 tickets remaining at noon New Year’s Day for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. The NFL has granted an extension until 3:30 p.m. local time Friday to reach a virtual sellout, but the possibility of a local TV blackout looms.

The blackout would not only encompass the Twin Cities, but secondary markets in the region as well. It includes satellite, cable and over-the-air systems, so nobody in the area could watch the game unless they’re in attendance at the Metrodome.

Vice president of sales and marketing Steve LaCroix said the team has hired extra holiday help to solicit potential buyers. The Vikings haven’t had a game blacked out since 1997.

If not all the tickets are sold, the blackout would only happen in the Minnesota region, so (South) Philadelphia, New Jersey & Connecticut residents would not be affected by it.

I thought Vikings fans were more loyal than that. You would think they would want to see an explosives players like Adrian Peterson and Bernard Berrian in the playoffs. It's got the be the QB position that their not sold on.

bandito · 01-02-2009, 10:25 PM

It amazes me how a team can't sell out a playoff game, i didn't think that was possible.

Dutabi84 · 01-02-2009, 10:26 PM

They got an extension and have to sellout 24 hrs before the game. Last I heard, there are around 3,000 tickets left. Sounds as if they'll sellout in time.

Dutabi84 · 01-02-2009, 10:29 PM

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It amazes me how a team can't sell out a playoff game, i didn't think that was possible.

It's a little embarrassing as a fan, but when you consider the economic situation everybody is in, plus the fact everyone just got done spending a ton of money over the holidays, it's very possible.

bandito · 01-02-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

It's a little embarrassing as a fan, but when you consider the economic situation everybody is in, plus the fact everyone just got done spending a ton of money over the holidays, it's very possible.

Yeah, never thought about the economy.

TVFactFan · 01-02-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

They got an extension and have to sellout 24 hrs before the game. Last I heard, there are around 3,000 tickets left. Sounds as if they'll sellout in time.

Another extension??

browneyes106 · 01-03-2009, 02:52 AM

Yep they got another extension.

TVFactFan · 01-03-2009, 11:59 AM

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Yep they got another extension.

Well I guess they are really trying to avoid people not being able to see a playoff game at home.

01-02-2009, 03:26 PM	#1
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Playoff Blackout For Eagles-Vikings Game, For Minnesota Blackout? Fans still not SOLD on Vikings playoffs EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP)—Plenty of good seats are still available for Minnesota’s playoff game against Philadelphia. The Vikings reported 8,000 tickets remaining at noon New Year’s Day for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. The NFL has granted an extension until 3:30 p.m. local time Friday to reach a virtual sellout, but the possibility of a local TV blackout looms. The blackout would not only encompass the Twin Cities, but secondary markets in the region as well. It includes satellite, cable and over-the-air systems, so nobody in the area could watch the game unless they’re in attendance at the Metrodome. Vice president of sales and marketing Steve LaCroix said the team has hired extra holiday help to solicit potential buyers. The Vikings haven’t had a game blacked out since 1997. If not all the tickets are sold, the blackout would only happen in the Minnesota region, so (South) Philadelphia, New Jersey & Connecticut residents would not be affected by it.

01-02-2009, 10:25 PM	#4
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	It amazes me how a team can't sell out a playoff game, i didn't think that was possible.
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01-02-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,137	So did they met the deadline?

01-02-2009, 10:26 PM	#5
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	They got an extension and have to sellout 24 hrs before the game. Last I heard, there are around 3,000 tickets left. Sounds as if they'll sellout in time.

01-03-2009, 02:52 AM	#9
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	Yep they got another extension.