Some real good stuff went down Thursday, Wednesday too. Technically, the good stuff Wednesday went up. The new Metrodome roof was inflated. The roof is back, but not before the Flea Flicker got a piece of the old one. Despite being a fairly atrocious stadium, the raising of the new roof was a beautiful thing. It also happened about three weeks ahead of schedule. This is significant as it seems to be the only thing done on time, let alone early.
Also in Minnesota, the state finally agreed on a budget. The last state to do so. Now, the Flea Flicker's priorities are not so far out of whack to know that this impacts things far more important than football. However, a new budget does pave the way for discussions on the Minnesota Vikings new stadium. It can be done.
Now for the real beast in the room. The lockout roller coaster may be coming to an end. It's been said before, but the negotiations have never been described as having "stunning momentum". The owners and players have agreed on the rookie wage scale. It was a huge obstacle, perhaps the biggest, and it has been cleared. Enough has been agreed upon that the rest should fall into place. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that, at the current pace, a deal could come within the next 24-48 hours. Now, these clowns have frequently proven that progress can regress quickly. They need to stay locked in that room with this "stunning momentum" and get it done. Make today's news even better than yesterday's good news.
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