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Vikings - scouts can attend their training camp practices

Discussion in 'Carolina Panthers' started by Boo, Jul 20, 2005.

  1. Boo

    Boo Cornholio

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    Clipped from: Star-Tribune

    Barring an unlikely exemption from the league office, the Vikings will be the only NFL team required to admit opposing scouts to all of its training camp practices this summer.

    That circumstance stems from the recent decision to charge admission for all practice sessions at Minnesota State, Mankato. The NFL typically bans scouts from attending practices -- even sessions that are free and open to the general public. For competitive reasons, scouts can only attend events to which the public must purchase tickets.

    Nearly all NFL teams charge admission for signature camp events such as intrasquad scrimmages, but the Vikings are the only team planning to charge for all 30 scheduled practices. Tickets range from $5 to $20 per person, depending on the day and event, in addition to a $2 parking fee.

    Charging selectively allows teams to "hold back" any sensitive plays, formations or game-situation scenarios for free practices, where scouts cannot see them. However, the Vikings' ticket policy eliminates those "dark" practices.

    The competitive impact of the situation is unclear; even "dark" practices are open to fans and media. It is enough, however, that the Vikings have petitioned the NFL to exempt them from the rule, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

    The Vikings' case rests on the interpretation of a small patch of grass behind one end zone along Stadium Road. There, fans can watch practice through a chain-link fence at no charge.

    An NFL spokesman on Monday did not comment on the Vikings' contention but pointed to the clear wording of the rule as stated in the NFL Game Operation Manual: "... Club personnel or their representatives may not attend or view another club's practice sessions without permission unless an admission charge for the general public is made for the practice."

    Team officials declined comment Monday, citing the uncertain nature of their appeal

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    I wonder if Tice has any "extra" tickets he needs to unload?
     
  2. PantherFanz

    PantherFanz Go Panthers

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    Charging for practice is just greed for the sake of greed...
     
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    Sackem90 Misplaced Panthers Fan

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    And who started it? Was it Little Danny-Boy Snyder or has it been around for a while?
     
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    kshead What's the spread?

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    It was Danny Boy.
     
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    He pulled that little trick the year he signed all those high priced guys, and they got crushed. Next season, no charges for Redskin fans....
     

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