I am sure this will be the Metrodome story of the decade (and perhaps the theme for many peep dioramas come spring). Unfortunately, the Vikings had to move the Vikings vs. Giants game originally scheduled for Sunday at noon to Detroit's Ford Field with a 6:20pm kick-off tonight.
The best news is that: “Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission chairman Roy Terwilliger said he's optimistic the roof can be repaired in time for the Vikings to host the Chicago Bears in their next scheduled home game on Dec. 20, giving workers eight days to replace three damaged panels and re-raise the Teflon roof.”
The video and pictures are pretty amazing. Here is one of my favorites:
The Metrodome roof has failed three times before. It deflated in 1981, 1982 and 1983, each time due to tears caused by heavy snow. A slight tear also delayed a Twins game briefly in 1986, but other than that – the white bubble has been pretty reliable for Minnesota sports fans.
