According to credible sources, the Minnesota Vikings have been approached by two different groups to move to Los Angeles. The Vikings management has consistently denies any interest in moving westward. The lease on the Metrodome ends this year, which makes the deal so ripe for a switch.
Ed Roski, an LA billionaire, is willing to put up much of his own money to bring a team to the Southland. AEG has put the some major fuel into the idea of placing an arena near the Staples Center and LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. The Vikings owner, Zygi Wilf, made a recent visit to Los Angeles to gain only “inspiration” for the construction of a Metrodome replacement. Cosby Sweaters smells the BS coming off the banks of those thousand lakes. Come join the sun, Vikes.
UPDATE: Vikes fans got pissed about the photo we had on this 6 month old post so well pulled it.
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