Wilf rejects overtures to discuss L.A. move

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS PRESEASON ONE-LINERS
Published 8/29/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... “ That’s just all my fault . It’s something I’ve got to correct. It just kind of gave them the momentum early in the game.” Bollinger finished 6-of-18 for 62 yards , with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Starting QB Tarvaris Jackson reaffirmed after the game that he will be ready to play in the season opener. The Vikings’ only touchdown came on a one-yard run by Maurice Hicks. DE Brian Robison played an impressive game . Owner Zygi Wilf wasn’t at the game .

ZYGI SAYS NO TO ROSKI
Published 8/29/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
In response to the recent item in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune regarding the stated optimism of the group hoping to lure two NFL teams to L.A. for occupancy of a stadium that will be built once their commit, the Minneapolis Star Tribune asked the Vikings whether they’re on the list of interested franchise. The Vikings say that they aren’t.“ They have knocked on our door, but we have declined ,” Vikings vice president of public affairs and stadium development Lester Bagley told the Star Tribune .  “We have not had a meeting or discussion with [Ed] Roski.  All of our ...

L.A. Move
Published 8/29/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... Billionaire real estate developer Mark Roski, Jr. wants to transplant the Vikings to Los Angeles, but so far Zygi Wilf isn’t listening to what Roski has to say.  “They have knocked on our door, but we have declined,” said Vikings executive Lester Bagley. “We have not had a meeting or discussion with Roski. All of our updates have come through the league. Our intention is to resolve the issue in Minnesota, but clearly they are out proactively seeking a team and they are the ones that listed the seven teams.” ...