Zygi Wilf has maintained he has no interest in moving the Minnesota Vikings and the owner has been clear the franchise isn’t for sale either.
But until a new stadium deal gets done -- and that looks like a longshot to happen this year -- speculation will continue that the club will be relocated and/or sold. One potential buyer’s name began circulating like a hot rumor when former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has announced his intention to seek the Republican presidential nomination, asked conservative talk-show host Rush Limbaugh if it’s true he’s going to buy the Vikings and move them.
Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star Tribune broke it down.
“Well, uh, this interview is about you,” Limbaugh replied while laughing.
Pawlenty responded with some laughter of his own and then Limbaugh continued on, saying, “I'll keep (the interview) focused on you.”
Could Limbaugh buy the Vikings?
Let’s recall when he showed interest in partnering with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts in 2009 to purchase the St. Louis Rams. That idea was met with stiff resistance. Limbaugh eventually left the buying group and Checketts' efforts didn't go far. There is certainly a chance Limbaugh would face similar opposition if he were to attempt to buy the Vikings from Wilf, who hasn’t announced he’s in the selling mood.
Sometimes you don’t know unless you try, though.
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