http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4268814.html Oct. 18, 2006, 3:12PM Reliant Stadium cited in Web bomb threat By LARA JAKES JORDAN Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Web site is claiming that seven NFL football stadiums -- including Houston's -- will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend, but the government today expressed doubts about the threat. The warning, posted Oct. 12, was part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid." It mentioned NFL stadiums in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Oakland and Cleveland, where games are scheduled for this weekend. The Homeland Security Department alerted authorities and stadium owners in those cities, as well as the NFL, of the Web message but said the threat was being viewed "with strong skepticism." Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said there was no intelligence that indicated such an attack was imminent, and that the alert was "out of an abundance of caution." "The department strongly encourages the public to continue to go about their plans, including attending events that involve large public gatherings such as football games," Knocke said. The FBI also expressed doubt about the threat. The nation's alert level remains at yellow, signaling an elevated risk of an attack. The threat level for airline flights is at orange, a higher level, where it has been since a foiled plot to bomb U.S.-bound commercial jets was revealed on Aug. 10.
There was a dirty bomb at the last Texans game I went to. It went off in the Yellow lot at about 11:45. I know, because I set it off. It was called a Spoiler Beer Fart.
This has to be a prank. I find it curious that 5 of the worst teams in the NFL are on that list. Are the terroists not aware that yhe combined record for these teams is 6-21. Matt Millan must really want Peterson or Quinn.
I'm pretty sure officials of the Giants, Dolphins, Texans, Raiders, and Browns started this rumor, as evidenced that the threat was only sent to the front-offices of their opponents next week. Accepting a forfeit isn't particularly glorious, but a win is a win.
I don't know what the Raiders are worried about, all they have to do to insure victory on Sunday is make sure the Cardinals have the lead so they can blow it.
