TCO Perfomance Center To Be Forever Marred

In this case yes because it's the Vikings and above and beyond all else, that's who the ribbon cutting is for. The Vikings, the fans and the community. That asshat will leave but TCO will remain. 

Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

Say what you will, but he helped keep the Vikes where they belong, and worked with Wilfs for new stadium.  Yeah he's an overpaid autocrat, but at least we're not the LA Vikings, and someone is not "stitching up" the roof of the metrodump.

@"StickyBun" said: Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

You're not the only one.

@"BarrNone55" said: https://www.twincities.com/2018/06/11/commissioner-roger-goodell-to-attend-vikings-tco-performance-center-gala/

Is it wrong to pray for a ribbon cutting ceremony to go horrible wrong?

he’s probably already reproduced so even if the giant scisors slipped it wouldnt save us from future generations of his seed. 

@"StickyBun" said: Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

 Yes you are.

@"StickyBun" said: Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

Nope. I think people will hate the next guy too. I don't have zero problems with him but he's doing better then do nothing Tagliabue. Funny thing is the masses hate him mostly because of the 2007 personal conduct policy. People screamed that players were out of control. Now they scream he's out of control for suspending our player. 

People generally dont care for leaders who appear to play favorites especially in matters of discipline.  Add in his lack of candor on the matter and it makes him look weak.

@"Poiple" said: People generally dont care for leaders who appear to play favorites especially in matters of discipline.  Add in his lack of candor on the matter and it makes him look weak.

Inconsistency is my problem with him. I just don't blame him for it. He doesn't own the league he runs it for billionaires who even if they grandstand want him to be the heavy, when the public crys for it...wink wink.. They also want to protect their image. So you get the blunders like Ray Rice. They wanted that to be handled quickly but quietly. Then the video leaked. I believe all the owners knew what really happened before that. Hence Ray hasn't worked since. That's why they got and need a Goodell. Jerry can grandstand that he's got concerns about his then upcoming new contract. Playing to his fan base because their star RB was being railroaded. Jerry is far more phoney and inconsistent then Rodger. As for candor. He was hired to cleanup a league gone wild. Since when has a new sheriff ever had cador? He is exactly what the owners hired him for and why they gave him the fat new contract. So now they can go back to joining in with the chirping of their fan bases about how unfair he is. I might be the only one who likes the Personal Conduct Policy. Even if it seems unbalanced. It's better then no policy and no accountability that used to be the league.

Leadership in any organization is difficult, especially one under a microscope with so many moving parts...like the NFL.   I've always said that if you live in the media, you die in the media (been there, on a small stage).  It doesn't really define who you are internally...you are subject to the interpretation of and by the media.  Goodell has been in some challenging positions, and he has made some unpopular decisions.  He is still the Commissioner of the NFL.  And for the person in that position to recognize our team, our owners and come out for this event is a good thing for everyone.  Don't blow it out of proportion, good or bad.  His mere presence, in his position, brings greater recognition to the investment that the Wilf's have made, to make the Vikings stay in Minnesota, and for a bright future in the Twin Cities.

@"suncoastvike" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

Nope. I think people will hate the next guy too. I don't have zero problems with him but he's doing better then do nothing Tagliabue. Funny thing is the masses hate him mostly because of the 2007 personal conduct policy. People screamed that players were out of control. Now they scream he's out of control for suspending our player. 

@"NorthernCalVike" said:

@"suncoastvike" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

Nope. I think people will hate the next guy too. I don't have zero problems with him but he's doing better then do nothing Tagliabue. Funny thing is the masses hate him mostly because of the 2007 personal conduct policy. People screamed that players were out of control. Now they scream he's out of control for suspending our player. 

I hold Tagliabue accountable for the NIGHTMARE Hershal Walker trade. Behind the scenes he made it happen - coerced you might say - our ownership to give away all our current and future draftpricks so the fucking Cowboys could rebuild. At least that's what the conspiracy side of me says. That being said, I got no problems with Goodell. I think he has helped my beloved franchise stay in MN. 

@"StickyBun" said: Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

Personally, I've always been confused by it. Always felt like there was something that I just didn't know about. No problem here...unless you want to consider whatever part he played in the ridiculous anthem decision. 

He's the only guy I know who will get booed at his own funeral...

@"StickyBun" said: Am I the only one that doesn't hate Goodell? I have zero problem with the guy.

I like Roger Goodell, I think he's been great for the NFL.

For me, I'll never be able to forgive Goodell for not firing Birch after the bumetanide/StarCaps episode.  Once Lombardo brought the UofU results to him, he had a moral obligation to escalate the issue before someone died of dehydration. Instead Birch sat on the results to make examples out of some players. The fact that Goodell didn't fire Birch indicates Goodell is okay with gambling with other people's lives to make a point.

@"Scoog" said: For me, I'll never be able to forgive Goodell for not firing Birch after the bumetanide/StarCaps episode.  Once Lombardo brought the UofU results to him, he had a moral obligation to escalate the issue before someone died of dehydration. Instead Birch sat on the results to make examples out of some players. The fact that Goodell didn't fire Birch indicates Goodell is okay with gambling with other people's lives to make a point.

it was the uneven handling of the issue,  the Vikings get roasted,  the others got pardons.