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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Los Angeles Vikings?

Ever since I have been watching sports, the idea of L.A. getting a football team has always been just speculation. The fan base is LA is very fair weather. Sure, the Lakers get a great crowd full of Biebers and DiCaprios on the sidelines, but football?
Fans from Los Angeles care about one thing: image. If there is a chance they can be shown on tv wearing a vintage Lakers t shirt that reads "Beat Boston," then they'll go to the game. However, even going to the game comes with a bit of stipulation- they will show up late and leave early.
Take a look at the other basketball team that plays in Los Angeles. The Clippers drafted Blake Griffin, human highlight reel, and they can't even come close to filling the stands. Sure, a 2-26 record isn't good, but why would a team perform at a high level if their fans don't care?
So they have the  Dodgers too. And who cares about them in Los Angeles? Ask any "true" Dodger fan to name the starting lineup. I'd imagine their answer might be "umm, Matt Kemp, Manny Ramirez.." and it will end there.
Shitty fans = shitty teams.
That being said, a lot of chatter recently has surrounded the idea of the area getting their own NFL team. The Vikings are in their final year with the Metrodome, leaving them without a home for next season.Magic Johnson appears to be on board with Leiweke. On Tuesday, Johnson announced on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that he is partnering with AEG to bring an existing NFL team to Los Angeles.
Magic Johnson appears to be on board with Leiweke (Timberwolves owner). On Tuesday, Johnson announced on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that he is partnering with AEG to bring an existing NFL team to Los Angeles.
Magic Johnson on the NFL is like Karl Malone on taxes.
Wow. An NFL team under ownership by Magic Johnson in Los Angeles. 3 strikes, that's out.

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