Let me just clarify that I am no psychic or anything like that. I have been really concerned about an attack at a major sporting event since the OU bombing one year ago that was basically covered-up as a lone suicide attack. RIIIIIGHT!
I live near Detroit and really felt that the Superbowl was a possible target due to its proximity to the Canadian border. Especially after I read about El Shukrijumah and his ties to Ontario. It dawned on me that a dirty bomb could be detonated from outside the US during the game.
Well, nothing happened. BUT the security was amazing. I have a friend who was there and he told me so.
So this isn't a new thing for me to obsess about! :-)
"So this isn't a new thing..."
OPINION: I agree.
Generally speaking, it's not a new thing and stadium security has been getting better as time passes.
My take on this revelation (especially the release of it) is that there is some threat that has been picked up in all that 'chatter' they mention. How can you ramp up security w/o letting the ticket holders know that there might be a problem and patience is needed? You don't tell them Sunday afternoon in parking lot while they tailgate. Just my thoughts...