Avast, Mateys! This Game Be a Big One!
by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 10:00 AM CST
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PrintMinnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nov 16, 2008 12:00 PM CST
| MINNESOTA VIKINGS (5-4) |
GAME #10 | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (6-3) |
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| Date: | November 16, 2008 | Location: | Tampa, FL |
| Time: | 12:00 P.M. CST | Stadium: | Raymond James Stadium |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 708 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Buc 'Em |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Buccaneers 19, Vikings 17 |
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| Final Score: | Buccaneers 19, Vikings 13 |
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As mentioned earlier this week, the Vikings travel today to a place where they haven't won since 1997, facing a team with an outstanding defense and fighting to maintain at least a share of first place in the NFC North. We'll also be keeping an eye on the other big divisional matchup today as the Packers host the Bears. By the end of the day, there could be another three-way tie for the NFC North lead. But, let's take a look at a couple of keys for the Beloved Purple this afternoon.
One thing that the Vikings will need to be able to do in order to be successful today is throw the ball effectively on first down. The Bucs have an outstanding run defense, and we can't simply pound the ball into the line on every 1st and 10, as Brad Childress is wont to do. The Vikings have to make an effort to keep the Bucs off-balance and not allow them to load up to stop the run. Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor can be effective against this Tampa Bay defense, but not if the Bucs are allowed to pile 8 and 9 men in the box on a regular basis. This goes hand-in-hand with taking care of the football. Gus Frerotte has thrown 11 interceptions in his 7 starts this year, but 8 of those 11 have come in the last 3 games (4 @ Chicago, 1 vs. Houston, and 3 vs. Green Bay). That really, really has to come to an end, and that's a tough road to hoe against this Buccaneer defense.
The Vikings also have to contain Buccaneers' quarterback Jeff Garcia. Garcia is just the kind of quarterback that the Vikings famously have trouble with. . .he doesn't necessarily have the strongest arm in the league, but he is very accurate, and has a great deal of mobility. Keeping the Tampa rushing offense bottled up doesn't terribly concern me, particularly with the injuries that all of their running backs are battling at this point. So, with the rush offense being held down, the Vikings need to keep Tampa's passing game in check. Are they capable of doing that? Certainly. Will they do that? That remains to be seen.
Oh, and it would also be nice if the Vikings' special teams could maybe NOT suck out loud today. For a little perspective on the Vikings' special teams. . .we're 9 games into the 2008 season, and the Beloved Purple have already tied the NFL record for most return TDs allowed in a season with 6. That there. . .that's pretty pathetic. It's not even the kick coverage so much. . .they've gotten markedly better since the Saints' game last month. . .but the punt coverage unit is beyond awful, and the Bucs have a good young return man in rooke Dexter Jackson, the Bucs second-round pick out of Appalachian State.
Kickoff is two short hours away. By the end of the day, the Beloved Purple will either have a three-game winning streak and some serious momentum working in their favor. . .or they'll be back to being a .500 team. I'm hoping for the former, but I can't pick it in good conscience. I would love nothing more than to be wrong this week.
See you all in the comments section!
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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Jay Glazer reporting
That Jared Allen has to make a visit to the league office this week to potentially explain his way out of a suspension after his hit on Karen Rodgers last week.
Are you kidding me with this garbage?
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 11:09 AM CST reply actions
Inactives
Vikings: QB John David Booty, LB Erin Henderson, T Marcus Johnson, DE Otis Grigsby, FB Jeff Dugan, WR Robert Ferguson, DT Letroy Guion.
Analysis: DE Jared Allen and S Madieu Williams are active and will play.
Buccaneers: QB Josh Johnson (3rd), QB Brian Griese, WR Dexter Jackson, SS Jermaine Phillips, RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, T James Lee, TE Alex Smith, DT Greg Peterson.
Analysis: RBs Earnest Graham and Warrick Dunn are active and will share carries against the Vikings.
Inactives for Today
Minnesota
The Vikings have only seven inactives because they have not filled Charles Gordon’s roster spot.
QB John David Booty (#3 QB)
FB Jeff Dugan
WR Robert Ferguson
DE Otis Grigsby
DT Letroy Guion
LB Erin Henderson
OT Marcus Johnson
Tampa Bay
QB Brian Griese
WR Dexter Jackson (wow. . .break for us)
QB Josh Johnson (#3 QB)
T James Lee
DT Greg Peterson
S Jermaine Phillips
TE Alex Smith
RB Carnell Williams (no Caddy today)
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 11:14 AM CST reply actions
Howie Long just compared
Adrian Peterson to Bo Jackson
Fox is also giving Greg Jennings an opportunity to tell everyone how great he is. Surprisingly, last week’s game hasn’t been mentioned. Not quite sure why.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 11:31 AM CST reply actions
Everyone on the Fox show
Picks the Bucs over the Vikings.
Again, I don’t know if this is good or bad.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 11:50 AM CST reply actions
Obviously
“Who would the Packers rather have at QB?”
Answer: Who cares? As of last Sunday, the Packers are yesterday’s news.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
Commentators
Sounds like we’re getting the drunk guy this week. I didn’t catch his name, (Sam something, I think), but the dude is definitely slurring.
Tyrell Jackson, anyone?
And these guys wonder why everyone thinks that they can do that job.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
Kickoff coming shortly!
Tampa will be kicking off. Vikings with the ball first.
Let’s get it started!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:03 PM CST reply actions
Waiting for the Seahawks game, but since this site linked to me, I feel obligated to join the FIRE CHILDRESS choir on this great blog.
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Thanks.....you guys still mad at Childress even though he's (barely) winning?
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by SSreporters on Nov 16, 2008 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, because we shouldn't be barely winning
With the teams we’ve been playing and our defensive performances, we should be blowing some teams out or at least winning convincingly, not just barely squeaking by
Bobby Wade down
Injury time out taken by Fox. We don’t need to have that happen. (The injury, I mean.)
Vikings have 3rd and 11 after we come back.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:06 PM CST reply actions
3 plays, 2 sacks, -12 yards
Outstanding start.
Kluwe with a decent punt, but the Bucs still start out at their own 34.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:08 PM CST reply actions
Disgusting
That was one of the worst “drives” I have ever seen. Let’s go Defense!
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
2 Sacks
Frerotte had all the time in the world on 2nd down- got sacked
Frerotte had No Time at all on 3rd down and didn’t even look for a receiver before the sack
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
NICE stop on 3rd down
Will be interesting to see what the Bucs do here.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:12 PM CST reply actions
And bigger defense!
You don’t run on this team!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
STUFFED AGAIN!
GREEEEEEEENNNWWAAAAAAAYYYY!
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:13 PM CST reply actions
BIG STOP
Huge stop by Greenway there, now let’s try to move forward a couple yards, maybe give the ball to AD???
Following on Gamecast, why is Tampa Bay running? It's the Vikings!!! At a minimum sneak it.
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So, This game comes down to 2 Things
DEFENSE
-and-
SPECIAL TEAMS
Thoughts?
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:14 PM CST reply actions
And now a fumbled snap
Good lord. You can hear the Benny Hill music in the background here.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions
Another Frerotte Miscue
Fumbled the snap- Vikings keep the ball
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions
Nice grab by Shiancoe!
Man. . .he’s not even the same player any more.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions
He definitely had a 'come to Jesus' moment sometime this year
And is finally playing well
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
bench FREROTTE
BENCH FREROTTE! HE’S GARBAGE. . prove me wrong please
by vikingfromkuwait on Nov 16, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions
We can't
Would you rather have Action Jackson running around and trying out the jump passes? And JDB is inactive for today, so Gus is about all we got
Lions just got a TD.
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Pounding away with AP
18 yards in the last 3 plays for the best running back in football
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:17 PM CST reply actions
And there's the trademark
Ryan Cook “drive killing penalty”
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:18 PM CST reply actions
is it just me
is ryan cook that bad? he’s killing us with the penalties.
by vikingfromkuwait on Nov 16, 2008 12:18 PM CST reply actions
Not as bad as it seems
As I see it, I would say he’s doing a pretty decent job over there. The penalties suck, but his run blocking has looked pretty solid so far.
Yes
He is that bad. Gonzo got it right. Simply call him “DKP” from now on cause that’s all he’s good for
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Nothing like a Draw play on 3rd and 10
I mean, even with All Day or All Night, that play just simply doesn’t beat the law of averages
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
Settling for the field goal
Man, that chaps my ass.
Longwell to come in and attempt from about 41.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:19 PM CST reply actions
It was 43, never mind
43-yarder for Longwell gives the Vikings an early 3-0 lead.
Drive went 36 yards in 8 plays, taking 4:44 off the clock.
Vikings 3, Buccaneers 0, 6:53 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Packers and Bears scoreless with 5:43 left in the first quarter.
Lions lead Carolina 7-0 with 7:23 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:22 PM CST reply actions
Yes, he did
29-yard TD pass to Calvin Johnson from Daunte.
I guess he knows the offense a little better now. He’s 4/4 for 52 yards to start out.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
We should have picked him up =P
I’m feeling a little derek anderson or cassel in the off-season =D
*Mac45*
by Macdaddy4508 on Nov 16, 2008 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
INT for Daunte now
Maybe spoke too soon there.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
Since it's a 3-way tie for first
Should we root for an OT tie between the Packers n Bears? Or is there a way both can lose?
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
its not a 3 way tie
we are tied with chicago for first @ 5-4, Green Bay is 4-5, so we are going for Green Bay.
your right
my mistake.
Too much watching Previews last week and not recaps this week.
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
GB v Chi
Who are we routing for in that game?
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Packers....??
Not quite sure, but I think the Pack, cause then even if we lose it’ll be a three-way tie for 1st
We're rooting for a meteor strike
Or something
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
I’m thinking I’m actually rooting for GB. If the Bears win, it would mean a tie for first at best for the Vikings. If they lose, its a tie at worst.
Plus, I live in southern Wisconsin, and am around Bears related crap as well as Packers related crap. So I hate both teams equally. (I also dislike Chicago as a city, so that helps.)
i agree with the draw….
you’ve already seen what happens to frerotte on 3rd and long. would you rather kick a 43 yarder or kick a 47 (or worse) yarder?
Point Taken
And it is certainly valid.
But then is your argument more against our QB or more in favor of a Coach who will “settle” for a FG simply because it’s 3rd and 10, essentially “giving up” on getting a first down and possibly a TD?
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
i agree that childress uses the draw on 3rd and long way too much (like when we’re on our own side of the field), but when you’re borderline field goal position, i think its correct (for this team). the law of averages with this team…it hink we average more on the draw than on a pass, honestly.
by yanksrule08 on Nov 16, 2008 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
Damn!
Ignore the block in the back on Jared Allen, I guess. Gotta give Garcia credit, though.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions
Flag
Is clipping a penelty if it happens in the backfield? I’m not sure it is
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Was that a block in the back
In the backfield?
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions
Yeah, Wildcat that
Didn’t work.
And a 15-yarder on the Bucs to boot.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:31 PM CST reply actions
Yes, it is
And I think we just saw why.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
That was almost a disaster
Great hit by Winfield.
Bucs bringing in the FG unit.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:33 PM CST reply actions
tied up!
Our offense really needs to produce now!
Tie ball game
Matt Bryant connects from 39 yards out to tie the game at 3.
Bucs scoring drive went 58 yards in 9 plays, taking 4:05 off the clock.
Vikings 3, Buccaneers 3, 2:48 left in the opening quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Packers 7, Bears 0, end of first quarter
Lions 7, Panthers 0, 3:50 left in first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:35 PM CST reply actions
Sounds like the name of a cheap adult flick.
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by SSreporters on Nov 16, 2008 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
Mills down
Could have done without that, too.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions
NFC Playoff Update
Broncos 7 Falcons 3, end of first quarter
The Falcons are driving after Roddy White made a nice catch along the sidelines in 1 on 1 coverage.
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Thanks!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
The Broncos are challenging whether or not Ryan was across the line of scrimmage.
He just threw a 15 yard strike to Michael Jenkins seconds ago.
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by SSreporters on Nov 16, 2008 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
Adrian Peterson is just a beast
I Bet all teams that Passed on him in the draft are just Kicking Themselves for doing so……
Calvin Johnson is fine
He just needs a quarterback that can actually, you know, get him the football on a regular basis.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
DAMN!
That was a Madden-esque spin move by AP. And he did that to Ronde Barber, which you don’t see every day.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions
Tack on 15 more yards, too
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:41 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
Can’t believe they actually called that for Gus
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
AP
Is looking strong today. He’s setting himself up for a potentially big second half if he keeps wearing these dudes down.
First quarter in the books
Vikings and Bucs tied at 3, but the Vikings have a 2nd and 9 from the Tampa Bay 12 when we come back.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:42 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Lions 7, Panthers 0, 14:33 left in the first half and the Lions in the red zone again.
Packers 7, Bears 0, 12:19 left in the first half, Bears lining up for a field goal.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:44 PM CST reply actions
7-3 GB now.
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by SSreporters on Nov 16, 2008 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
Penalty on the Bucs
Should be first and goal for the Vikes!
Woo-hoo!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:45 PM CST reply actions
I'd appreciate it
If they could continue to do so, please.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
After all...
It is how Chilly likes to win him his games
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
10-0 Lions, 7-3 Packers, 7-6 Broncos over the Falcons
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3rd and goal
Man, a TD here would be awesome.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:46 PM CST reply actions
Time out, Tampa
3rd and goal from the 4 for Minnesota when we come back.
Bucs now down to 1 time out for the first half.
Vikings 3, Bucs 3, 13:40 left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:47 PM CST reply actions
I was thinking the exact same thing
shocked… i’m shocked
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
TOUCHDOWN!!
Quick swing pass to Bobby Wade!
Man, I. . .didn’t completely hate that play!
Drive went 76 yards in 8 plays, taking 4:15 to accomplish.
Longwell knocks through the extra point.
Vikings 10, Buccaneers 3, 13:33 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:50 PM CST reply actions
lol
“didn’t completely hate that play!”
:-D
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
It's a weird feeling
When you’ve been watching the Brad Childress offense for this long. (-:
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
I even really liked the call
Calling for that kind of pass would have been a terrible idea had it gone to AP, but to anyone else, its almost genius. It was obvious at least 9 or 10 guys on the defense were keying on Peterson.
Broncos just missed a field goal after a 58 yard kickoff return, still 7-6 Denver though.
A Falcons loss and a Vikings win would have them tied at 6-4 and I believe the Vikings would have the playoff tiebreaker.
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Well you still have to deal with possible divisional seeding tiebreakers as well with Atlanta.
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by SSreporters on Nov 16, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
Is anyone else listening on NFL Field Pass?
The music they play during EVERY break is so freakin’ annoying.
watch the game on stoogetv.com
They post the links, its a free site (donations).
by far the best for a game on the web
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
?
who expected chilli to go for a swing pass?
by vikingfromkuwait on Nov 16, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions
Hey, Adrian Peterson has his helmet off on the sidelines
Should the NFL fine him?
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:54 PM CST reply actions
Man, we're getting shredded on this one
This drive has been very bad for the Minnesota defense.
Time to stiffen up.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions
First and goal, Tampa
Gotta hold them to another FG here. . .or less.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:57 PM CST reply actions
Garcia injured
Looks like Edwards might have gotten a cheap shot on him.
Oh, man. . .and that wasn’t even close. I’m surprised that Edwards is still in the game.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 12:59 PM CST reply actions
Suspension?
Now that one might deserve a suspension. Not the Allen stuff
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Winfield blows up the run
Man, that guy is awesome.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:00 PM CST reply actions
3rd and goal again
Gotta keep them from getting 7 yards.
Nice job by the Vikings on the last 2 plays.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:01 PM CST reply actions
NICE STAND
GREAT STAND by our DEFENSE!!
by vikingfromkuwait on Nov 16, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions
Garcia is
the gel that’s holding the Buc’s offense together. We’ve gotten pressure, he’s moved around the pocket and made plays.
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
Nice play by Edwards
Well, he made up for the stupid hit. A little.
What Edwards did was still a cheap shot, though.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions
Bucs cut it to 4
Matt Bryant hits from 26 to cut into Minnesota’s lead.
Buccaneer drive went 64 yards in 10 plays, taking 5:45 to accomplish.
Vikings 10, Buccaneers 6, 7:48 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Packers 7, Bears 3, 4:22 left in the second quarter.
Lions 10, Panthers 7, 4:51 left in the second quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:04 PM CST reply actions
Lions tack on a FG
Make it 13-7, Lions, 4:43 left in the first half
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
feed it to peterson…march down the field little by little.
how good would a 17-6 halftime lead feel?
Now Now
This is Childress’ “kick ass offense”
… Don’t get ahead of yourself
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
New kick returner
Anyone else here feel that we need to try someone else in the kick returner role, Hicks is okay, but I can’t see him ever taking one to the house
I never understood
Why we replaced Aundrae Allison back there.
But that’s just me.
I’m curious who we’ll have returning punts now. . .provided that the Bucs ever have to punt.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
Me either
Allison better be back returning the punts at least, I’ve been wishing for him to replace Gordon, it’s just a shame that that is how he got out of there. BTW, another reference to the AD handshake!
10 for 61 for Peterson thus far
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:08 PM CST reply actions
thats the pass
that gus has had trouble trowing nice play gus
by RileysCannibalJct on Nov 16, 2008 1:09 PM CST reply actions
try
www.stoogetv.com and wait for a link to appear in the chatbox
you have to be the first to click when the post a link
It’s a site run by donations, so if you like their service toss them a few
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
Time out, Vikings
4:57 left in the first half. . .Vikings looking at 2nd and 12 after a loss by Peterson (give him 11 for 59 yards now).
Vikings have the ball at their own 45.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions
Shiancoe!
Man. . .2 for 40 for #81 already. That’s pretty impressive.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions
Same play as
The first play of the game against Oakland last year. Rice hit Shiancoe on that one for 70+ yards.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
Trickery!
And Sidney Rice throws incomplete to Harvey the Invisible Rabbit.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:12 PM CST reply actions
Dear Lord
thank you for Adrian Peterson.
by RileysCannibalJct on Nov 16, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions
The Bucs
Have given up an average of 69 yards a game rushing at home this year.
Peterson already has 71.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions
Two-minute warning
Big 3rd and 9 from the Tampa 24 when we come back.
Vikings 10, Buccaneers 6, two minutes left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:15 PM CST reply actions
Nope. . .screen
Taylor’s stopped short of the first. Longwell will come on from about 37.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
NFC North Update
Panthers 14, Lions 13, two-minute warning.
Packers 14, Bears 3, 1:06 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions
20% off today only!
At NFLShop.com!
If I was in the market for another jersey, I’d jump on that.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:17 PM CST reply actions
leading rushers in games against TB at home
Michael Turner: 42 yards
Ryan Grant: 20 yards
DeAngelo Williams: 27 yards
Maurice Morris: 56 yards
Adrian Peterson: 71 yards (2 more quarters to play)
Longwell makes it a TD again
Ryan Longwell comes in for a 37-yard field goal, and he hits it, because that’s what Ryan Longwell does.
Vikings’ drive went 51 yards in 12 plays, taking 6:01 to do so.
Bucs are out of time outs now, too.
Vikings 13, Buccaneers 6, 1:47 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:20 PM CST reply actions
Benny Sapp down
He’s the nickel now after the Gordon injury.
Not good for us.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions
He's up now
Whew!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
Damn!
And the Vikings are going to get the ball back, too.
Great sequence for the Vikings’ defense there.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:25 PM CST reply actions
Allison back on the punt return
But the punt rolls dead at the 24.
I’d be surprised if we tried anything crazy here.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:26 PM CST reply actions
Yep, there's your draw to Taylor
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
Wade had no shot at that one, really. . .lucky he didn’t deflect it to someone from Tampa.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Halftime
The Vikings have the lead at halftime, but the Bucs will get the ball coming out of the locker room.
Vikings 13, Bucs 6 as we go to the locker room.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:28 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Packers 17, Bears 3, halftime
Panthers 21, Lions 16, halftime
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:32 PM CST reply actions
I have to say
For the most part, our drives that have had the greatest amount of success this year have been our opening drives of each half, with little else in-between.
However this game has been significantly different. Our first drive was one of the worst I’ve seen this year (2 sacks, -12 yards), but our offense has marched at will against Tampa Bay’s defense for pretty much the balance of their drives. They’ve hit pay dirt once, and Longwell has drilled 2 Field Goals.
Our defense has been solid. They’ve stopped the run, created a strong pass-rush and if not for Garcia’s mobility outside of the pocket will have a tally of sacks to their credit.
The only stat of concern is Garcia’s completion percentage, but once again that is more a credit to the time Garcia has created for himself through his mobility than a lack of a pass rush or porous initial pass coverage.
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We'll keep the thread here
No need to move to another thread for the second half.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:38 PM CST reply actions
Third quarter ready to kick off
Remember, Tampa gets the ball to start the second half.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:41 PM CST reply actions
Wow!
What got into Longwell on that one? Is there a tropical storm off the coast that I didn’t know about?
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:42 PM CST reply actions
Not liking the way this is going
So far.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:45 PM CST reply actions
Bucs into the red zone
They’ve shoved it down our throat so far this half.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:47 PM CST reply actions
And Tampa saves us again
Holding on a nice run by Dunn.
Makes it 2nd and 20 from the 27.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:48 PM CST reply actions
NO TOUCHDOWN FOR YOU!
But how the hell was that not a sack anyway?
Makes it 2nd and 30 for the Bucs.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:50 PM CST reply actions
Penalty on Minnesota
Still 2nd and 25 after the offsides penalty.
This is crazy. . .but as long as it concludes with some sort of stop, that’s okay.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:51 PM CST reply actions
That, on the other hand
Not so much.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
geeze
Garcia made our D look like a steaming pile on that drive.
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Tie ball game
Well, that’s what happens when you let teams convert on 2nd and 30 or 2nd and 25.
B.J. Askew punches it in from 1 yard out for the Bucs, and we’re tied again.
Tampa drive went 80 yards in 11 plays, taking 5:35 off of the clock.
Vikings 13, Buccaneers 13, 9:25 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions
Alright fellas, I have arrived
How bad is the damage?
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Now we need to answer
No two ways about it.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:55 PM CST reply actions
Man, Maurice Hicks
Guy’s got absolutely no moves at all.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 1:56 PM CST reply actions
Yeah. That was a pathetic attempt at a return.
He just threw himself at the mass of bodies. Somebody taught that boy well….
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly what I was saying before
He just runs straight forward into the pile, and he’s not even that fast either, we need someone else back there
Jared Allen
Haven’t really heard his name today. Whoever is matched up against him is doing a good job.
Would that really be Donald Penn?
Are you kidding me? Please tell me Allen’s shoulder is acting up…
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 1:58 PM CST up reply actions
Peterson is an absolute man-beast.
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Damn it!
Peterson needs to hang onto that ball.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:04 PM CST reply actions
Perfect pass...one of the three of Frerotte's career...
DANG!
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
ok ok
I think Chilly thought too hard when he was creating that “kick ass” play…
a little TOO creating for a 4th and inches play
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Errr
Yeah, Brooks was holding his other arm. That’s BS
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
WHERE THE FUCK IS THE PI!!!!
Brooks Totally Held his Fuckin Arm. COME FUCKIN ON REF YOU PILE OF SHIT, CALL IT FAIR BEFORE I MURDER YOUR MOM!!!!!!!
MINNESOTA BALL!!
Fumble forced by Cedric Griffin and recovered by Ben Leber.
There’s a momentum changer!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:10 PM CST reply actions
Clutch D
Now we need a drive that puts points on the board
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WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
MAGIC GUS!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:14 PM CST reply actions
TOO MUCH
MAGIC GUS!!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:15 PM CST reply actions
Wow, Chris Hoven is still alive
Who knew?
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:16 PM CST reply actions
Hovan
Damn it.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
This link works pretty good for me:
http://www.justin.tv/dwightschrute
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
Three quarters in the books
The Vikings have 3rd and a $20 cab ride when we come back. Will we settle for the field goal? Will we try to make a big play?
Vikings 13, Buccaneers 13, going to the fourth quarter.
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NFC North Update
Packers 24, Bears 3, 1:06 left in the third quarter
Panthers 24, Lions 16, 3:14 left in the third.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:18 PM CST reply actions
With 3rd and 20
Tie game, It’s almost somethign you have to do when you’re facing a 55-yard FG
But we took a sack for a -1yd instead.
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Damn it, Gus
Throw it away!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:19 PM CST reply actions
And we give the Bucs the ball 20 yards from where we just were
That’s a superb punt, if you ask me.
Good gosh.
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All that running by Garcia
And he gains about a foot.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:22 PM CST reply actions
Man
Garcia is really pissing me off right now
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
3rd and 2
Stop ’em, guys!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions
Or not
Damn it.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
Can we sack this freaking guy
Just once? Please?
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:24 PM CST reply actions
Time out, Bucs
2nd and 8 from their own 36 when we come back.
Vikings 13, Bucs 13, 11:22 remaining in the game.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:25 PM CST reply actions
Tired
Our D line looks gassed from chasing that weasle all over the field
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Garcia
Is such a tricky little ninja biatch
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:27 PM CST reply actions
The way this is going
shouldn’t the Vikings employ a linebacker as a spy on Garcia? It can’t work any worse than what is going on.
I've got to give Garcia credit
Say what you want about the guy, but he’s played one hell of a game to this point.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:28 PM CST reply actions
We need to have
Greenway spy Garcia and move as he moves. When he moves outside the pocket- rush him and put on a big hit.
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 2:29 PM CST reply actions
Garcia is a smart QB, he's slippery, you can't sack him because he is great at escaping.
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
Lets see him play like that
with two broken femurs. Just kidding. Sorta
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:29 PM CST reply actions
They
Have got to have lke 899 yards offense by now.
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:30 PM CST reply actions
Tampa into the red zone
They’re just killing us
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:30 PM CST reply actions
Holy....Jerramy Stevens has 6 catches for 84 yards? What happened?
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
Every week
Why does it seem that, almost every week, the other team can adjust their game plan for what the Vikings are trying to do, but the Vikings can never seem to do the same?
Ever notice
That garcia starts left, gets chased back by Allen, and Edwards is no where to be seen? Edwards is fucking a hot pile of garbage
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions
PHAT! PAT!
Man, I love that guy.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:32 PM CST reply actions
Game winning TD run by
AD. He’s pissed.
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:33 PM CST reply actions
I still say
Edwards is a hot pile of garbage.
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:34 PM CST reply actions
Bucs take the lead
And for the first time all afternoon, the Bucs have the lead.
Bucs drive went 69 yards in 13 plays, taking a whopping 8:52 off of the clock to get it done.
Buccaneers 16, Vikings 13, 5:36 left in the fourth quarter.
We NEED a drive here. . .if we punt the ball away, I’ve got a crazy feeling we’re not getting it back.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:34 PM CST reply actions
We have over 5 minutes left
to Drive at will. Come on Chilly, all we need your “kick ass” offense to do is march down the field and score a Touchdown.
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 2:35 PM CST reply actions
Never mind
Maurice Hicks can just hand them the ball back instead.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:36 PM CST reply actions
could've predicted that
I was beginning to wonder why our Special Teams hadn’t fucked up yet
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 2:37 PM CST reply actions
Maurice Hicks
Is also trash. mr. “Get the ball and run straight ahead not matter what”
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:37 PM CST reply actions
Well, absolutely need to hold them to 3 here
Anything more than 3, and this one’s pretty much over.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:38 PM CST reply actions
At least we get to lose
next week and be 5-6 and somehow in 2nd place in the division
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:38 PM CST reply actions
Our D
Has to be gassed. Shitty sandwich.
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions
3rd and 3 from the 19
Absolutely got to have a stop here.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:40 PM CST reply actions
I Don't Know
other than the no call when Brooks had the PI on Peterson I think the games been called fairly well
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
We Cant Lose Today
We Just Cant, First Place is their for the taking…..LETS GET THe BALL BACK AND LET AP TAKE OVER LIKE HE DID LAST WEEK!!!!!
I hate the vikings
But i keep comming back like a jilted lover
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:43 PM CST reply actions
please we crumble under pressure… we wouldnt win if we had to as you can tell
AP's record day, 296 in a single game.
AP to return the kick?
Man. . .we’re serious now.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:47 PM CST reply actions
Falcons are in danger of losing, 4th and 18 at the DEN 47 after White dropped a TD pass.
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
I have an undeniable urge to do one of the following:
-Scream and kick my dog.
-Laugh and take a nap.
-Drive to Tampa and shoot every member of this UGLY team.
Which would you choose?
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None of the above
I’m going to drive to Fox headquarters and shoot the people making the decision to keep making me have to watch the Packers-Bears blowout on my big tv, and this game on my laptop.
1st and 80 for the Vikings
Bucs call a time out.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:48 PM CST reply actions
Why didn't Wade just run forward?
Damn it. 3rd and 2.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions
Gotta go for it here
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions
Ball game
It’s over
5-5
3-way tie for the division again
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:51 PM CST reply actions
Anybody have an online link? Mine just went dead.
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ARHHHHHHHH!!
WHY do i care about this bunch of losers who can’t grab a game with 1st for the taking
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 2:53 PM CST reply actions
It's in your blood. Most of us aren't capable of letting go of the Vikings.
It takes special people to be Vikings fans.
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
And out-Garcia'd
He played a great, great game.
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
NFC North
Where 5-5 makes you 1st place
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Brilliant!
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
Now we have to hope for a miss
If Bryant hits this field goal. . .and it’s about a 45-yarder, so it’s not a gimme or anything. . .then it’s over.
If he misses. . .well, we’ve got less than 2 minutes and no time outs to get into the end zone.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:55 PM CST reply actions
Where did Andre Johnson go today?
He’s killing my fantasy week…
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Block and return
for TD. Then we lose on a last min drive
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I'm starting to have doubts about that statement...
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
HE HOOKED IT!
We’ve got life, ladies and gentlemen!
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:57 PM CST reply actions
Why do they do this to us?
There is no way on this green earth that the Vikings can score. Anyone have an online link?
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Make it 1st and 74
Crappy throw by Frerotte.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:58 PM CST reply actions
At least we now know what doesn't work, without having time expire.
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Ummmm. . .2nd and 80?
As Ryan Cook gets destroyed.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:59 PM CST reply actions
Ball game
Taylor fumbles it away
Time for Tampa to run out the clock.
Vikings fall to 5-5.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 16, 2008 2:59 PM CST reply actions
Wanna give it a go, Tony_O?
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
OH i have
I’ve Played High School Football…I’ve Played Pop Warner Ball. Ive Been hit Harder than Taylor did with the Ball in my hand…and i held on to the damn ball.
No fumbles ever?
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
Lol...
I just get bugged when people claim that professional football is easy.
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
Hate to say I told you so...
But any last-second chance at winning a ball game is not worth the breath of the announcers.
It was over a long time ago.
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Brad Childres has the ABSOLUTE WORST
2 minute drill playcalling of any coach EVER in the history of the NFL
What number game is it this year? Where we’ve had the ball with less than 2 minutes left with a possibility to tie or win the game and we turn the ball over in the first 3 downs.
Damn Childress
by DelawareBerserker on Nov 16, 2008 3:01 PM CST reply actions
The right side of our line
Is getting abused. Herrera and Cook are absolutely trash. Just worthless.
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 3:02 PM CST reply actions
I hate this team.
And yet I love them as well. Maybe I’ll hate them more when I realize how badly my heart has been damaged. And how much my dog hates me after kicking him.
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there goes our season
damn it. . i guess our season is over.. .
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We're still tied for first place, remarkably.
As Childress goes, so goes our chances for a losing season.
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
At least we're still tied for first
But that’s about the only positive. I can’t tell if my stomach ache is from the game or the nachos I was eating during the game
after today’s game. . id rather have t-joke behind center than frerotte
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Could have been the bears
and get rolled 34-3
by Jepp The Viking on Nov 16, 2008 3:05 PM CST reply actions
What ended up Killing us was Hicks dropping that damn ball
I Mean come on…Ball Safety is Key on Kick offs, Hicks is terrible, Makes no moves and just runs right up the middle..
No...
I disagree. Although the fumble was at a horrible time in the game, the thing that ended up killing us was Minnesota not being able to control the ball in the 2nd half.
The heat and humidity down there became Tampa Bays 12th man. Tampa Bay controlled the clock in the 2nd half, and wore down the Viking defenders, and were able to move the ball at will.
It’s the same thing that used to do the old Husker teams in the late eighties and early nineties in. Play in Florida against a Florida team in the hot and humid conditions and you’ve got trouble. Probably more of an asset to those southern teams than the cold up north for the northern teams.
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We should be glad we had this great participation on the game thread.
If we couldn’t have moaned in agony together, it wouldn’t be any fun at all.
(Take a look at the Buc’s blog, Buc ’Em. I counted three commenters…most from the admin.)
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Good gosh, no.
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by Andersklasen on Nov 16, 2008 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
I think I'll pass on Madagascar
I’ve seen all the Bonds, and really liked Casino Royale and Craig as Bond, so gotta go check it out
See
Me along with the majority of people liked Casino Royale, so gotta go see how Craig can do again
Quantum of Solace is worth the money
I saw Quantum of Solace last night, and it was worth every penny. Action right off the bat, and it stays that way. Not many dull moments in this one.
Yeah, if you’re Roger Ebert and you’re looking for a plot, there isn’t much to be found, but I, like the majority of Americans, go to the movies to be entertained. This movie is definitely entertaining.
Besides, the gal that plays ‘Camille’ (Olga Kurylenko) is absolutely stunning!
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hopefully Tubby's Squad and Gopher Hockey Can Ballance this weekend out
MAybe the Wolves can win as well
well i can safely say that we will lose next week as well because we suck ass on the road…then we will surely lose to arizona…so heres to a 9-7 no playoff season…great it hurts so bad being a viking fan. it hurts me so much when we lose im considering not even watching any of our away games
AP's record day, 296 in a single game.
Come on bro
As much as they love to break our hearts, have some hope. The Jags are nothing special and we can beat them. We need the game vs the Bears, and if the shitty 49ers can almost beat the Cardinals, we can too
It Hurts Being a Minnesota Sports Fan in General
The Only Bright Spots are Tubby’s Squad, Gopher Hockey and a Gaborikless Wild Team.
I thought a Big Win over Green Bay Last week would have us pumped up to have a good showing….Boy i was wrong
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