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<blockquote data-quote="NodakPaul" data-source="post: 222182" data-attributes="member: 1127"><p>I agree it is being done to force the legislature's hand... but the chances of them moving are still relatively slim.</p><p></p><p>It isn't "Pay up or we will move somewhere that will" like it was in the Red McCombs days. Zygi is doing this to prove to the legislatures that there is no way he can field a competitive team given the revenue stream from the Metrodome. He is showing them that the Metrodump is NOT a viable place to play, and a new stadium is needed.</p><p></p><p>Look at it from Zygi's point of view. Why on earth would they invest an extra $50 million to date in the Vikings if they didn't expect to get that money back? And what is the easiest way for them to get their money back? By getting a new stadium - and then investing in the subsequent development spurred by it. </p><p></p><p>Wilf made his money off from real estate development, and he has made it clear that he wants a large chunk of the development rights around the new stadium. If Wilf moves to another venue, such as LA, where another private investor already has stake in the development, then they will not earn the money back as quickly. If he was going to move, it would be to a venue where the community would help pay for a stadium and he could reap development rights. Right now there are no other venues that present a better chance of getting that done than Minnesota.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NodakPaul, post: 222182, member: 1127"] I agree it is being done to force the legislature's hand... but the chances of them moving are still relatively slim. It isn't "Pay up or we will move somewhere that will" like it was in the Red McCombs days. Zygi is doing this to prove to the legislatures that there is no way he can field a competitive team given the revenue stream from the Metrodome. He is showing them that the Metrodump is NOT a viable place to play, and a new stadium is needed. Look at it from Zygi's point of view. Why on earth would they invest an extra $50 million to date in the Vikings if they didn't expect to get that money back? And what is the easiest way for them to get their money back? By getting a new stadium - and then investing in the subsequent development spurred by it. Wilf made his money off from real estate development, and he has made it clear that he wants a large chunk of the development rights around the new stadium. If Wilf moves to another venue, such as LA, where another private investor already has stake in the development, then they will not earn the money back as quickly. If he was going to move, it would be to a venue where the community would help pay for a stadium and he could reap development rights. Right now there are no other venues that present a better chance of getting that done than Minnesota. [/QUOTE]
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