Lions @ Vikings Game Day DiscussionThread -- Week 17

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HardcoreVikesFan wrote:I loved listening to Matt Birk, Robert Smith, Adrian Peterson, and Bud Grant speak when the game was over. Those four had great messages for a dome send off.
I heard Adrian's speech on the radio broadcast. Can you summarize briefly anything cool that they said that stood out to you?


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CalVike wrote: I heard Adrian's speech on the radio broadcast. Can you summarize briefly anything cool that they said that stood out to you?


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Yes sir, I can! Here are four main takeaways from each person's speech:

Matt Birk: "It [the dome] was not perfect, but we made it our place. The only thing missing is that Super Bowl championship banner."

Robert Smith: "You [the fans] don't realize how many of appreciate all the support you have given us. As I said at halftime, don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened."

Adrian Peterson: " I am looking forward to rising that Super Bowl Banner in the new stadium."

Bud Grant: "32 years ago, we opened this new stadium, and it seems like just yesterday. My short summation cannot describe all of the years. You guys [the fans] ARE the Minnesota Vikings, and we all appreciate the support over the years."
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HardcoreVikesFan wrote: Yes sir, I can! Here are four main takeaways from each person's speech:

Matt Birk: "It [the dome] was not perfect, but we made it our place. The only thing missing is that Super Bowl championship banner."

Robert Smith: "You [the fans] don't realize how many of appreciate all the support you have given us. As I said at halftime, don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened."

Adrian Peterson: " I am looking forward to rising that Super Bowl Banner in the new stadium."

Bud Grant: "32 years ago, we opened this new stadium, and it seems like just yesterday. My short summation cannot describe all of the years. You guys [the fans] ARE the Minnesota Vikings, and we all appreciate the support over the years."
Awesome. Thanks for sharing those comments with us!
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HardcoreVikesFan wrote: Yes sir, I can! Here are four main takeaways from each person's speech:

Matt Birk: "It [the dome] was not perfect, but we made it our place. The only thing missing is that Super Bowl championship banner."

Robert Smith: "You [the fans] don't realize how many of appreciate all the support you have given us. As I said at halftime, don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened."

Adrian Peterson: " I am looking forward to rising that Super Bowl Banner in the new stadium."

Bud Grant: "32 years ago, we opened this new stadium, and it seems like just yesterday. My short summation cannot describe all of the years. You guys [the fans] ARE the Minnesota Vikings, and we all appreciate the support over the years."
Thank you for sharing!


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From Cincinnati:

Congratulations on your win against the Lions. They aren't an easy out: The Bengals had to play really well to beat them.

You have an up-and-coming team and great fans.
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Fan_in_Kettering wrote:From Cincinnati:

Congratulations on your win against the Lions. They aren't an easy out: The Bengals had to play really well to beat them.

You have an up-and-coming team and great fans.
Thanks! Good luck to the Bengals in the postseason.
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Mothman wrote: Thanks! Good luck to the Bengals in the postseason.
I have my tickets for the playoffs and I have a good feeling. We have the Chargers up first. We beat them in San Diego a few weeks ago but this is the playoffs.
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Fan_in_Kettering wrote:I have my tickets for the playoffs and I have a good feeling. We have the Chargers up first. We beat them in San Diego a few weeks ago but this is the playoffs.
That should be a good game. Enjoy yourself!
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mondry wrote: Yeah that was really cool. Thanks to Melanie I was able to go to the game today and use her spare ticket!
'twas fun. :D

The speeches were a little emotional, but I held it together. The whole thing was bittersweet, really.

Super glad I went, though. I'll definitely miss the Dome. Definitely.

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