The one-year-old Metrodome turf won't see another Minnesota Vikings season. Along with the recently inflated new roof, the 29-year-old Dome requires new turf because of damage from the roof collapse in the winter. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) on Thursday is expected to select a bid to replace the turf before the Minnesota Vikings preseason begins Aug. 27 -- if the game is still scheduled pending a settlement of the NFL lockout. Last month, commissioners agreed to seek bids to replace the turf while studying whether replacement was needed. An independent report to be submitted to commissioners Wednesday shows the turf spent too much time under water to remain viable, said Bill Lester, the commission's executive director. Source: Star-Tribune
A roof .. fell on it. Nope. Don't replace it. Tell 'em to suck it up, just run AROUND the messed up part.
