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Stadium Saga Part XVII(Cont): Hosting the Big Dance


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Kyle Rudolph said after just one season of playing in U.S. Bank Stadium that it’s “by far” the loudest stadium he has ever played in.

Rudolph:  “There’s nothing better than being on the sidelines on third down when the defense is out there, and as soon as you think the crowd’s loud, the play clock gets under 10, and they get even louder in anticipation for the snap. It’s definitely the loudest crowd I’ve ever been around.”

Kendricks: “It means the world to start the playoffs with home-field advantage. Our fans are awesome, especially on third down. We’re comfortable at home, and it couldn’t be better.”

Keenum:  “You know, the turf, the surface feels fast, even the lighting in there, and then you add the fans coming in pregame. Just the whole atmosphere in there, it’s incredible. Our fans are awesome. All of my friends and family that have come up from Texas, my friends from other teams that come in will text me after games, and they’re like, ‘Dude, that place is ridiculous.’ And it really is. It’s awesome to play. Just everything – from the SKOL Chant to just the pregame stuff, getting to run out, getting announced, it’s a cool place to play. And I think it’s going to be even better in the postseason.”

Zimmer:  “Our fans are unbelievable, they’re loud. They’ve helped us in a lot of home games.”

http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Express-Home-Field-Appreciation-for-US-Bank-Stadium/db7ed10f-9761-4f28-b01d-5b76688a4a9f?sf178597896=1

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The Vikings have been dominant at home since US Bank Stadium opened, outscoring opponents by 131 points and winning seven of eight games there this season.

Thielen:  “Definitely glad to be in US Bank Stadium for multiple reasons. Not only because of the cold but because of the atmosphere and just how everything was put together, that place is a pretty awesome place to play. Two years ago at TCF it was a great atmosphere, but I don’t think it will compare anything to what Sunday will be like.”

http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/01/vikings-looking-forward-improved-atmosphere-last-playoff-appearance/

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The Vikings are painting the town purple in preparation for Sunday’s divisional playoff against the Saints. They’re asking fans to show their support by lighting their houses purple, too.

On Friday night, seven landmarks displayed purple lighting: the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, the I-35W bridge, the ISD Center, the Lowry Avenue Bridge, the Mall of America, the Nicollet Mall and Target Corporate. Even the newly lit Grain Belt Beer sign got in on the fun.

https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/12/landmarks-go-purple-to-support-vikings-in-sundays-playoff/

 

 

some nice pics in article.

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