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Top-five team faces possible blackouts
Most of the actual and threatened blackouts this year have occurred in connection with teams however at or below .500.But there's now a team residing among the league's elite that faces a large chunk of unsold tickets.The Vikings have the...
You may have not seen the Lions game, but you probably felt it
You may have not seen the Lions game, but you probably felt it
detroit4lyfe.com — If you live in Detroit, this is the Lions game you didn't see today: Yes, the Lions... were blacked out again in Detroit, but you probably felt this: This was like sifting through a pile of poop. Lions lost to the formerly known as 0-7 Rams. I'm still trying to decide if it ... (more) You may have not seen the Lions game, but you probably ...
Do Something Brett!
Do Something Brett!
blog.blitznation.com — There’s been a lot of talk this year about possible blackouts for certain NFL teams. Well, now... that has trickled down to the Minnesota Vikings . It’s starting to become a possibility that the Vikings could face a local blackout for upcoming games against the Lions and Seahawks.  ... (more) Do Something Brett!
Things Just Keep Getting Better For The Detroit Lions
Things Just Keep Getting Better For The Detroit Lions
rumorsandrants.com — While the Detroit Lions suffered arguably their most humiliating loss in franchise history on Sunday, there could... be more of the same in the works for the beleaguered team from a beleaguered town. In the wake of the team’s 17-10 loss to the (at the time) winless St. Louis Rams, ... (more) Things Just Keep Getting Better For The Detroit Lions
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Do Something Brett!
BlitzNation — ... There’s been a lot of talk this year about possible blackouts for certain NFL teams. Well, now that has trickled down to the Minnesota Vikings . It’s starting to become a possibility that the Vikings could face a local blackout for upcoming games against the Lions and Seahawks. On one hand, it’s easy to understand why this could happen. With the country’s current economic state, and high ticket prices, it’s a bad combination for NFL fans looking to get a ticket. On the other hand, the Vikings are one of the best teams in football. And they have Brett Favre . So even though ...

Blogging the Bloggers: Sasha’s new girl, porn stars and more
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — ... - PRO FOOTBALL TALK reports that the 7-1 Minnesota Vikings face potential blackouts after this week’s bye. Seriously. That’s pathetic. ...

The Glory Lines 11/5/09
No Guts, No Glory — ... It's time for the daily linkage. You know the drill, here's some stories from around the 'net that we like and you SHOULD too! Chiefs Post New Sign About Losers, Directed at Larry Johnson? (Larry Brown Sports) On the "30 for 30" Cutting Room Floor (Joe Sports Fan) Brandon Spikes to serve full game suspension (Digital Sports Daily) Top-five team faces possible blackouts (Pro Football Talk) Top 10 Reasons Why You Gotta Love Tim ...

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