Who Wants to Write For the Daily Norseman?

by Christopher Gates on Oct 29, 2008 8:50 AM CDT in Site Stuff

Well, here's the big announcement that I mentioned last night.

For the first time in the history of the site, I am offering sort of an "open tryout" for folks that want to see their name in lights as one of the featured writers here at The Daily Norseman. If you've gone to some of the other SBNation sites, you'll notice that many of them have more than one person that contributes articles to the main portion of the page. It's getting to be time for this site to take that step as well.

So, what I'm asking from anyone that's interested is for you to submit a writing sample to the normal e-mail address (DailyNorseman AT Gmail DOT com). It should probably be a Vikings-related writing sample. . .whether you choose to make it about yourself as a Viking fan or something that's currently happening with the team is completely up to you. I'm not going to try to be the proverbial "Grammar Nazi" or anything like that, but there are certain standards of stuff like punctuation, spelling, and grammar that need to be met for anyone interested in taking up this position. If you already have a Vikings blog of your own, that doesn't necessarily disqualify you for taking a stab at this position yourself.

Keep in mind that being selected means that you'll be expected to contribute on a relatively consistent basis. Not as frequently as I update or anything, mind you, but probably once or twice per week. You could certainly do MORE, if you wanted, but that would be sort of the minimum.

I'll give everyone about a week or so to get samples submitted if they're interested. After that, a couple of the more senior SBNation football bloggers and myself will look over the samples. . .we might even include a fan voting component of it as well. . .and offer a spot or spots to people that we think would make good contributors to the site.

So, if you feel you're up to the task of being a part of the best damn Vikings' blog on this here Interweb, I look forward to hearing from you!

Hopefully there will be more later on today. Until then, continue enjoying your Wednesday, folks!

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So it's a no go

on the autographed Rachel Nichols glossy?

VikeGuru is a doofus!!

by Unclebillybonz on Oct 29, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah

Like I’d give THAT away if I had one. (-:

The Daily Norseman - The greatest Vikings' site on the Internet!

by Christopher Gates on Oct 29, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll make Rachel Nichols glossy

OH!!!!

Article forthcoming…

V-I-K-I-N-G-S! Skol Vikings, Let's Go!!

by TheViking83 on Oct 29, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions

That'd be really cool

But I’m not going to try out. I can’t guarantee I’d have the time. Oh well. I’ll just continue leaving pointless little comments.

In AP I trust

by FarvaForTheVikings on Oct 29, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions

PHEW!!!!

I was nervous after first reading the title. I thought that Gonzo would be leaving us. THANKFULLY this is not the case and we will instead be adding a little depth to our blogger position. Hopefully we’ll gain a little of the thunder and lightning that the only undefeated team in the league is bragging so much about. I, for one, am excited to be able to read more updates throughout the week.

by jswen on Oct 29, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions

To paraphrase Clyde from South Park in the Tourette's episode...

…if I could blog for Daily Norseman, I would be SO happy. Hopefully my email makes the grade!

by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 29, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions

Karl Kassulke RIP

Just wanted to remember the passing of a former Viking great, Karl Kassulke.
Karl was a great player , but more so an incredible inspiration to those of us that are disabled.
He was injured/paralized in a motorcycle accident but still contributed to the community afterward. I remember meeting Karl at Bethel College while he coached and while I layed in a hospital bed I remembered his courage through loss of his career. It was a ministry Karl supported that encouraged me through a devestating time.
He served on a board of directors for a Christian ministry my friend runs that assists the physically disabled. It was my hope to visit with him when I came home at Christmas. My friend will be speaking at this incredible mans funeral. He is really upset about his passing as Karl was not a football player to him, but a loving and giving human being. He was one of the 1st to get a call from his wife who as expected is really upset. A tribute to a woman who stayed by her wheelchair bound husband for 33 years.
If enough Vikings fans are interested I will post Mrs. Kassuke’s address should you wish to send a card. I am not sure of designated memorials.
Godspeed Karl.

by CitrusFLViking on Oct 29, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions

Sorry

I didn’t mean to put this tidbit on Karl on an article about writer tryouts. I just did not see anywhere where his passing was mentioned. I just felt it appropriate to mention Karl as he not only was a Viking but he also stayed in Minnesota working with many charities after his accident. His legs were taken away but not his spirit.
Thanks

by CitrusFLViking on Oct 30, 2008 10:27 AM CDT reply actions