The Vikings Don't Blow Teams Out. . .Except the Lions. Maybe
by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 10:30 AM CDT
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PrintDetroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, Oct 12, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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| Date: | October 12, 2008 | Location: | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Time: | 12:00 P.M. CST | Stadium: | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 709 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Pride of Detroit |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Vikings 34, Lions 13 |
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| Final Score: | Vikings 12, Lions 10 |
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Yes, folks, the short week is over, and in just about an hour and a half, the Beloved Purple will be looking to get back to .500 for the first time this season as they match up with the Detroit Lions.
Like the title says, under Brad Childress, the Vikings generally don't blow teams out. . .unless they're the Lions, particularly in the cozy confines of the Metrodome. The Lions haven't won in Minneapolis since 1997, and last year's 42-10 thumping of the Lions was the biggest margin of victory the Vikings have had over anyone since Brad Childress became their head coach.
The Lions, on the other hand, have been awful this season. Don't believe me? Here are their league-wide rankings in all the major offensive and defensive categories:
Offense
Points Scored/Game - 16.5 (28th)
Total Yards/Game - 263.0 (28th)
Rushing Yards/Game - 72.2 (31st)
Passing Yards/Game - 190.8 (19th)
Defense
Points Allowed/Game - 36.8 (32nd)
Total Yards/Game - 429.0 (32nd)
Rushing Yards/Game - 180.0 (30th)
Passing Yards/Game - 249.0 (29th)
So, they're in the bottom five in the NFL in every major statistical category, except for passing yards on offense. . .and even that doesn't play much of a part going into today's game, because the Lions will NOT be starting Jon Kitna at quarterback. They'll be starting Dan Orlovsky, from all indications, and they'll have Drew Henson backing him up.
This game could get very ugly, very quickly. Hell, this game SHOULD get very ugly, very quickly. Then again, we as Viking fans know better than anybody that the way that things should go on the field isn't always the way it happens. I'm picking the Minnesota blowout today, though I almost feel bad for doing so.
Discuss the game here, folks! With the set-up the way it is, this is by far and away the best place for in-game discussion. I hope to see as big a gathering here today as we had on Monday night.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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Woe is me
I must work from 1-8. oh well. I am taping the game and have friends sending me updates via text during the game, so all is not lost. One of them is a Lions fan too, although a very pessimistic one (except it’s probably more realistic when it comes to the Lions). Enjoy the game everyone.
In AP I trust
by FarvaForTheVikings on Oct 12, 2008 10:40 AM CDT reply actions
Beware
This is the type of game that Chilly can lose for us. Vanilla play calling. No killer instinct. He lets the hungry Lions hang around long enough to be dangerous. Then anything can happen. Get a spine Chilly. Hit them in the mouth; early and often.
I hope my “bad vibe” about this game is unfounded.
No TV here
I’d love to stay here and discuss the game. But the only way I can follow the game is on CBS’s gametracker. Now if we had a gametracker here……………….
If you can get your hands on the ball you should be able to catch it no matter what!
Against the Lions, vanilla playcalling works. I’m not worried in the least. The passing attack would have worried me, but Kitna’s not starting for them and from what I’ve read about Orvolosky his passes are pretty errant. I’m expecting at least a couple picks and numerous sacks on defense. The offense should be able to run all over them and AD gets a chance to make up yards from monday night
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Today's Inactives
Detroit
DE Ikaika Alama-Francis
DE Landon Cohen
DT Damion Cook
DT Andre Fluellen
LB Gilbert Gardner
QB Drew Henson (#3 QB)
G Stephen Peterman
QB Jon Kitna
Minnesota
QB John David Booty (#3 QB)
TE Jeff Dugan
DT Letroy Guion
OL Marcus Johnson
WR Sidney Rice
OL Drew Radovich
FB Thomas Tapeh
S Madieu Williams
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions
Sid
Why is your official Daily Norseman player (Sidney Rice) out again? I think it’s good for AA to get some more time, especially against the lions, but it’s not like Sidney is a vet who doesn’t need some playing time.
Does anybody know exactly what his injury is and how long he’s expected to be out?…Also, when should we expect Madieu back?
Madieu sounds like he will be back after the bye week
What is Chilly’s Hardon with Nafahu Tahi, Tapeh should be starting FB
Opening Kickoff Coming
Looks like the Vikings will be getting the ball first. Not sure how many times that’s happened this year.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
Detroit won the toss
And deferred.
Short kick, Vikings start at their own 20, 1st and 10.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugly on offense so far
An incompletion, a PI penalty on Detroit, and now a sack on Frerotte.
2nd and looooooooooooooooong.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
Vikings punting away
And Frerotte is lmping.
Vikings down the Kluwe punt inside the 1-yard line. Nicely done by the Viking special teams.
Detroit ball, 1st and 10, 13:20 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
Kluwe
At least a good Kluwe punt and the coverage got down there quick to down it at the 1. Let’s Go Vikings’ Defense!
Wow
Kitna didn’t even make the trip from Detroit to Minneapolis. Strikes me as a bit strange.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
And a three-and-out for Detroit
Nice job. . .now let’s see if we do something with it.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
Personal foul on Ferguson
For crying out loud. . .he’s a vet. Shouldn’t be doing crap like that.
That moves the offense back into Vikings’ territory after a decent return by Gordon.
Vikings 0, Lions 0, 11:22 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
second week in a row, if i’m not mistaken?
What up?
by snakethejake on Oct 12, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope not
The Lions aren’t very good, but the Vikings aren’t good enough to be able to look past anybody.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Update
Atlanta has an early 3-0 lead on Chicago. About 6 minutes left in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Not a great job so far
We’re getting yards on first down, and then not picking up blitzes on second. Can’t have that continue to happen, especially if Frerotte is going to take shots like that.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:30 PM CDT reply actions
6-0 Atlanta over Chicago
Atlanta is throwing underneath all over the place against the Bears, but stalled around the 30. Hopefully, they can keep the ball movement up and start finishing off some drives.
Also, I really can’t stand Urlacher. Dude seems like a huge douche. (an opinion shared by Bears fans I know.)
Re: Urlacher
My stepkids love Urlacher, so I have to point out to them once in a while that he may be a great player and fun to watch, his off the field character and decision making are not to be idolized.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
Vikings in the red zone
Have a 3rd and 1 coming up. . .KFAN just said that we haven’t scored a TD at home from inside the red zone this year.
This must change.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Damn it!
Peterson fumbles the ball after getting the first down, and the Lions recover at their own 1-yard line.
Damn it. AP needs to learn how to hang on to the football.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
That should be a safety
But the refs let them get away with it.
Good lord.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
So
I’m only able to listen to the game, unless anyone has a stream link COUGH Iceland Cough
BUT
Is the lions D looking how its sounding?
Yeah
That pretty well sums it up
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
HA HA!!
Orlovsky takes the snap and obviously has no idea where he is, as he runs out of the back of the end zone.
I know the guy doesn’t play much, but that’s a complete lack of awareness by Orlovsky there.
2-0, Vikings, with :18 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
He took the snap from shotgun, rolled out to the right and went directly out of the back of the end zone.
Honestly
I don’t even know who gets credit for the safety there. . .nobody touched him.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Basically
He took the snap, rolled to his right to get away from #69, and was three yards out of the back of the end zone.
Seriously, he looked completely clueless.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
First quarter over
And it concludes with the Lions sacking Gus Frerotte for the third time, which is completely unacceptable.
2nd and 16 for the Vikings from their own 48 when we come back.
Vikings 2, Lions 0, one quarter in the books.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions
And Frerotte goes down for the 4th time
Wasn’t even a blitz that time.
What the hell is going on?
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
Atlanta driving again
Falcons are down to the Chicago 30 again.
Atlanta has been going up and down the field against the Bears’ defense.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
The Lions
Have as many sacks through 16 minutes of play today as they did ALL SEASON coming into this one.
That’s a bad, bad sign.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
Break for the Falcons
Falcons fumble, Bears recover. . .and then fumble the ball back to the Falcons, giving them a first down.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
Offense looks like ass
Between two teams, there have been seven possessions. . .six punts and a safety.
Twins 2, Tigers 0, 10:33 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions
Herron down
Looking at his ankle.
Not sure who we go with at MLB if Herron goes out. . .Leber, maybe?
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions
Ciurciu in at MLB
Not sure if I like the sound of that at all.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Atlanta tacks on another FG
9-0, Falcons over the Bears, 7:49 left in the first half in Atlanta.
Man, if Atlanta’s receivers could catch. . .well, outside of Roddy White. . .they’d be dangerous.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
Hopefully, by the time they play in Minneapolis
They’ll be out of the playoff picture and a little less potent
Another ugly offensive series
Man. . .when do the calls for Tarvaris Jackson start?
I’m kidding. . .I think.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
Almost to halftime
And there’s been a total of 2 points scored.
Fortunately, they’re our 2 points.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
Okay, never mind. . .
Kevin Smith busts a 49-yard run, and the Lions are in the Minnesota red zone.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
Bears get closer
Chicago gets a FG of their own to make it 9-3, Falcons.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
Three-run homer by Miguel Cabrera
Er. . .Jason Hanson. . .makes the score 3-2, Lions.
I really, really don’t like the way this is going so far.
Lions drive went 48 yards in 6 plays, taking 3:02 to accomplish.
Lions 3, Vikings 2, 1:56 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
I almost said that about miguel cabrera.
What up?
by snakethejake on Oct 12, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
hey, don’t you worry… brad childress will have his kickass offense back after the half!
What up?
by snakethejake on Oct 12, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
For the love
of Purple Jesus… How are we losing to the LIONS, wait let me rephrase that, How are we losing 3 to 2? Uhhhhhhhhh seriously Childress, are you freaking kidding me?
Halftime
Lions 3, Vikings 2 at halftime.
Lions will get the ball to start the second half.
I need a drink.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
At least DET didn't get the TD
The offense has looked so bad the last few weeks…Gus’s throws weren’t quite as pretty today
Take what the defense gives you.
That’s what childress will say after the game. Well, on 3rd and 2, you would expect a deep pass to be open, but that’s NOT what you do when you need to score before half when you have 2 timeouts left….SO STUPID!!!
1st Half Points Scored Against Detroit
Atlanta – 21 points
Green Bay – 21 points
San Francisco – 21 points
Chicago – 17 points
Minnesota – 2 points.
And the Detroit offense scored those points.
Yay Vikings’ offense.
Thats Really Sad
It Shows our offense will never be good under childress, No Matter who is QB, Peyton Manning would look Like Tavaris Jackson.
Third quarter starting
Don’t see any reason to move the second half to another thread. Hell, the first half barely had enough action to merit its own thread.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
drinking problem coming back
penalities, fumble, horrible pass protection and bad play calling. What kind of recipe is that?
If you can get your hands on the ball you should be able to catch it no matter what!
For crying out loud
Even the run defense is getting blowed up thus far.
Argh, argh, and double argh.
This entire team had better pull their heads out of their asses post-haste.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, for crying out loud
How do you leave Calvin Johnson THAT wide open?
Dude’s about 8 feet tall. . .he’s not hard to find.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
omg
some one do something, please, are we really looking this bad? I mean it sounds soooooooo bad.
If we loss to the Lions at home, Childress has to be fired before he is off of the field.
I think thats the wrong question
Why does our team have to continually play below crap? Why is it no-one can call an effective game plan ever on our team? Can someone just please hand Bevell and Childress a copy of Madden so he can see what a play looks like?
Touchdown, Lions?
Certainly looks that way.
Well, it is, since we didn’t bother to review anything. He might have been out of bounds, he might have fumbled. . .but we didn’t review it, so who knows.
Lions scoring drive went 69 yards in 10 plays, taking 6:38 to accomplish.
Lions 10, Vikings 2, 8:22 left in the third quarter.
This. . .is. . .pathetic.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
I’m not one to be too pessimistic, but if they don’t get down and score on this drive, I don’t think they’ll be able to come back. They almost look like they’ve given up.
We suck
The worst team in the NFL with a rookie quarterback at home and the Vikes are losing. Way to go Brad
Rookie QB
Getting First start, on the road, with an 0-4 record and the WORST team in the league, statistically and I think we can all agree actually. But yet we are losing and the only points we have gotten were from some play where we didnt actually even do anything. I think that says it all.
Dan Orlovsky is not a rookie QB at all, he's been in the league I think for 2 or 3 years.
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Atlanta with another FG
They now lead the Bears 10-3 with about 10 minutes left in the third.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
12-3, nice try. I'm getting bored to tears here in Seattle as I wait for the Seahawks to crumble.
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My bad
That’s what happens when you try to watch two games at once. (-:
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
COME ON!
Frerotte throws it right to Leigh Bodden, who’s spent his season to this point getting beaten like a drum.
That’s the first interception OF THE YEAR for the Lions defense.
It just keeps getting worse.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
LOSERS
All of us Vikings fans should be ashamed. Only Chillie could make the Lions look so good.
wait
why are we ashamed? i didnt pick him/ask for him and so on.
What up?
by snakethejake on Oct 12, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
We caught a break there.
Not that it’s going to matter, at this rate.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Detroit get a TD?
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Why
Doesn’t the team just pour the gaterade cooler on childress and just fit the entire thing over his head and tie him up and roll him out of the stadium.
Just have the Stadium announcer tell the fans to call out the plays, probably would work more effective.
2 for 10 on 3rd Down Conversions
This is getting ridiculous. Our team is way better than that!
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
Thus far
This is competing with last year’s 34-0 game at Green Bay for the most pathetic performance of the Childress era.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
Much worse for the fans
At least getting blown out you know its over. Hanging around like this is setting up for some kind of extreme sucker punch to the balls.
HOLY CRAP!
To take a phrase from Jack Buck. . .
I DON’T BELIEVE WHAT I’VE JUST SEEN!!
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
You just said "game over" so be quiet please. ;-)
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What just happened?
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86 yard slant route (7 yards downfield) by Berrian
It was a conservative play that Berrian was able to make guys miss on and take it to the house.
lol- knowing Childress
He’ll probably say he told Longwell to fake it and go for 2, using him as a scapegoat.
And Ziggy will be stupid enough to believe him!
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
TOUCHDOWN, VIKINGS!!
On 1st and 10 from the 14, Frerotte drops back to pass out of a 4-wide, shotgun set, hits Bernard Berrian on a slant. . .
And Berrian does the rest on his way to an 86-yard touchdown! Longwell kicks the XP, and the Vikings close to within 10-9.
1 play, 86 yards, :14 to accomplish.
Lions 10, Vikings 9, 4:33 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
If anyone wants to know, Matt Forte just got a TD run and it's 12-10 Falcons.
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Just prolonging the agony?
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
And heres a bit of more disturbing news
the Gophers got 48 Votes in the AP Top 25 and are not ranked after upsetting Illinois, Complete Bullshit.
And congratulations to Gus
The announcers just said that he’s gone over 20,000 career passing yards with that play to Berrian. He needed 174 coming into today, and he’s now at 199.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
Can we run Peterson to the outside
Just ONCE? Please? I’m beggin’ ya here.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
Dumbass play of the week
I sat P. Manning for B. Farve, thought Manning would struggle against Baltimore, well yeah he hasn’t.
FFS.
Momentum?
Dead.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
If it makes you happy, Atlanta is driving up 12-10.
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I can't believe...
we are fighting for our lives against the Lions. I knew this was a trap game, but c’mon…it’s the Lions.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
On to the fourth quarter
After Peterson picks up 10 on the last play of the 3rd.
Lions 10, Vikings 9, one quarter of play remaining.
If this team’s going to pull one out of their asses, this would be a good time for them to stand up.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
And now they have a touchdown!
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Good one?
Did the commentators just call this a good game? I know its close, but it hasn’t exactly been well played.
I agree...
Just once I’d like to hear them say “Well, we got a real piece of crap here.”
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Holy crap
Kleisasser? Really?
That might double his receiving yardage from the last 2 seasons combined.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
ARGH!
ARGH ARGH ARGH!!
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
Peterson with some serious fumbilitis
I love AP to death, but dude needs to learn to hang on to the football.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
Sit Him
AP needs to sit the rest of this game. That kind of play is unacceptable. Doesn’t matter how good he is
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Absolutely Not
As our #1 Threat, he’s gotta play.
But If we had a good coach, AP would be told to hold onto a football all week with his teammates told to do anything to make him fumble it throughout the week.
After fumbling 3 times, Kurt Warner carried the ball around his house and even had his kids try to knock it out…
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Bears down 9
Falcons 19, Bears 10
If the Vikings can pull their heads out, they COULD be looking at a first-place tie here.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
I don't know what happened there
But Calvin Johnson just took a hellacious shot from Ben Leber.
Why is Ben Leber 40-yards downfield on Calvin Johnson?
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions
Darren Sharper
Say goodbye to darren sharper for next week
You're right
It was Sharper, not Leber with the hit.
And yeah, I don’t think we’ll be seeing #42 on the field next week.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Hate to say it...
but that’s not a fumble
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Wow
Did we catch a break there.
I really, REALLY don’t think that was a fumble.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions
Dick Enberg just called the Jets, the Titans
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Yeah and they're wearing their ugly jerseys again.
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For god's sake...
Hold on to the stinkin’ ball…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
In FG Range now
Just don’t screw that much up, at least.
A TD would be spectacular, but I’ll take 3 at this point.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
not injured
i dont think hes injured, but i think he will get a 1 game suspension for the helmet to helmet hit on calvin
Goal line stand by Atlanta, Chicago can't score from 1 yard out!
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childress's prevent offense
2nd and goal from the 18 and we… run the ball
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Naturally
Longwell’s first miss from inside of 45 yards as a Viking
Can anything ELSE go wrong this afternoon?
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
And Chilly's prevent offense
screws us again
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes,
Chilly still coach Monday am.
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
I know we're not trying to throw this game...
but it sure feels like it.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
You're right...
every week that Chili coaches feels like that
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I think every vikings fan is wondering that same thing right now
Chili should seriously be fired for losing 10-9
Need to march the length of the field...
No problem for the “Lick Ass Offense”
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
KWill has 3 sacks
only bright spot I can see
Our D-Line is playing really well
5 Sacks thus far and stingy against the run, Allen, Williams Wall and Edwards are really gelling…
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
Rice is Inactive
Berrian… well- looks like the slant has been a better play for him thus far
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Bears have kicked a FG, 19-13 with 4:00.
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Hey Brad...
can we add, like a 4th play to our playbook? Run middle, pass short, and pass deep aren’t working…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Jerious Norwood with a big kickoff return, so the Vikings may not lose ground yet.
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Chicago may be losing
but the Vikes need to show something today – that they are going to do something besides play around
Big 3rd down coming up...
T.O. Detroit
Another Sack, or even a turnover (imagine that!) would be HUGE!
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Nice Blitz
Bring the pressure and force a throw away.
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the situation
4:41 left on the clock
Lions 10, Vikings 9
Vikings have 3 time outs, Lions have 1
Vikings ball on their own 20.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
Elam misses a field goal, Bears ball!
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It Doesn't Matter What Chicago Does
if we can’t beat Detroit.
It’s a little early for cheering for individual wins and losses.
What matters more is how teams play in those games, and what that indicates for the rest of the season.
Honestly, I would rather have a horrible season and get rid of Childress than win the division with an 8-8 record and get blown out in the first round of the playoffs.
Wouldn’t you?
Seattle could possibly do it this year. >(
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Looks like its this drive or bust
Chilly sure is taking his time…
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Huge break there
Because I don’t think that was P.I.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Makeup call right there...
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
We're probably going to win...
but this sure feels like a loss.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
knock on wood NOW!
ur a Viking Fan- therefore you know better!
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
A win is a win
Carolina and New Orleans are tough games. If the Vikes pull this one out in a sleeper week, that’ll really help matters.
Detroit's only got one time out
Slam it into the middle of the line, work the clock, and hope that Longwell can get it to the crossbar this time.
Oh, and get it into the middle of the field, too.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, and. . .
HANG ON TO THE DAMN FOOTBALL!!
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
you're right
way too “complex” for Chilly’s offense
by DelawareBerserker on Oct 12, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Lions injury
Under 2 minutes, that’s going to force them to use their last time out.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
All we have to do
Is hold on to the football. The Lions don’t even need to get the ball back.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
TD Chicago, Bears win.
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Bears...
just scored…Rashied Davies.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Here comes Longwell
For the (potential) game-winner.
Vikings can run it down to about :12.
Just get it over the line, #8.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Please please please...
make this kick. Don’t go all Gramatica on us…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
GOOD MAN!!!
Skol Vikings…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
26 yards
The official distance.
No reason for this to miss.
No reason for this to get blocked.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
GOOD
Longwell gets it from 26 yards out.
And, for the first time since it was 2-0, the Vikings have the lead.
Vikings drive went 71 yards in 10 plays, taking 4:32 to accomplish.
Vikings 12, Lions 10, :09 left on the clock.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
Enough time for a Detroit Hail Mary
:04 left and the Lions have no time outs. And they’re way, WAY out of Hanson’s range.
Don’t know if Orlovsky can even get it to the end zone from here.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
SACK
Ball game.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
Was that K Will agan?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Well. . .
If it’s possible to feel bad after a win. . .that’s how I feel right now.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 12, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
OH MY!! FALCONS HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN!!
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Win, but wow
It’s a win, but wow do we have things to work on. There’s no way in hell that we should beat the lions by 2 points…..
THE BEARS GAVE UP A BIG PASSING PLAY!!! 47 tarder to win it!!!
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A win is a win.
But further bad coaching continues to hurt the Vikings.
Can anyone explain why when you are down by 2, you go for an extra point? Does that make sense to anyone?
A lot of coaches...
only go for 2 in 4th quarter. Not saying I agree though…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
OMG lol IF ANYONE THOUGHT THE WIN IN N.O WAS UGLY...
Just thank god for a Win…
*Mac45*
by Macdaddy4508 on Oct 12, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
FALCONS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Elam has a 48 yarder...
to win for ATL
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Chilly STILL Must Go!!!
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
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