Giants @ Vikings to be Relocated

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:26:36 +0000

It is said that luck is the result of hard work and design. But the NY Giants must have a four leaf clover stuck to the bottom of their cleats because they have another away game that isn’t. The roof of the Metrodome collapes and the game must be relocated. The Minnesota Vikings preferred to relocate the game at the University of Minnesota; the Giants preferred to play in Detroit. Where will the game be played? Detroit. Detroit, a short 9 hour drive for Vikings fans. I guess if there is any reason to cut out of work early on a Monday, football is as good of a reason as any other. The reason given by the NFL is that there are network cameras already set up in Detroit and making the transition to Minnesota would be unfeasible.

The Giants cannot be faulted for stating a preference regarding the relocation of the game. But historically the Giants have received preferential treatment which should be subjected to closer inspection. In October 28, 2007 the Giants played a “road game” against the Miami Dolphins in England. In what was tantamount to a neutral site (though some would say indifferent), the Giants beat the Dolphins by three points. If you are betting man, you will know that most point spreads consider the home field advantage to be valued at three points.

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Giants @ Vikings to be Relocated