The Vikings Can Make Life Easier Today
by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 12:00 PM CST
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| MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8-5) |
GAME #14 | ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-5) |
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| Date: | December 14, 2008 | Location: | Glendale, AZ |
| Time: | 3:15 P.M. CST | Stadium: | University of Phoenix Stadium |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 716 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Revenge of the Birds |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Vikings 27, Cardinals 24 |
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| Final Score: | Vikings 35, Cardinals 14 |
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As I've mentioned previously, the "magic number" for the Vikings to clinch their first division championship since the division was still called the NFC Central is 2. Any combination of Vikings' victories and Bears' losses that add up to 2 (i.e. 2 Minnesota wins, 1 Minnesota win and 1 Chicago loss, or 2 Chicago losses) will wrap up a division title for the Beloved Purple.
Even after the Bears' victory over New Orleans this past Thursday, the Vikings are still in control of their own destiny. If the Beloved Purple can win their next two games, the division title is theirs and we won't have to worry about whether or not the New York Giants will be playing people or resting people or anything else.
Common wisdom says that the Vikings shouldn't be able to win this game. We all know of the prolific nature of the Cardinals' passing attack, Minnesota is generally pretty bad on the road, and Arizona is 5-1 at home this year. However, that one home loss for the Cards game in Week 12 against the New York Giants, and a big reason for that was that the Giants put pressure on Kurt Warner all afternoon. Yes, the stats for that game only show one sack for the Giants, but Warner also fumbled twice and threw an interception because of the Giants' pass rush.
The Vikings' pass rush is nothing to sneeze at, and their ability to get pressure on Warner is going to be key this afternoon. Warner has looked pretty bad in the last two games he's had to play against good defenses (the aforementioned game against the Giants and a 3-INT performance in a loss to the Eagles on Thanksgiving). If Minnesota can get pressure on Warner, it will force him into making some bad decisions. He's played at a high level for most of the year, but he can still be rattled by a good pass rush.
The other key is for the Vikings to be sure tacklers when Arizona's receivers do catch the football. Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, and Steve Breaston aren't going to drop many passes, so it's imperative on Cedric Griffin, Antoine Winfield, Darren Sharper, Madieu Williams, and Benny Sapp to get them to the ground after they make the catch. They'll have plenty of opportunities to do so, as a) the Vikings have what may be the best run defense in the NFL, and b) Arizona's rush offense is rated 32nd in the league.
On offense, the Vikings need to do two things to be successful. They need to not be afraid to give Tarvaris Jackson the entire playbook. In his two starts to begin the season, the Vikings' offensive game plan was incredibly conservative, and that led to Tarvaris Jackson overthinking a lot of things rather than using his impressive athletic ability and strong arm to get the job done on offense. Jackson has said this past week that the time as a backup has allowed him to relax and not put so much pressure on himself. That's essential for an NFL quarterback. Playing mistake-free is important, yes, but not to the point where you don't allow yourself to use your abilities to move the ball downfield. Jackson's presence should also allow us to use more rollouts and move the pocket more frequently than we've been able to do with Gus Frerotte. The Arizona pass defense isn't totally awful or anything (though they have allowed more TD passes than any team in the league), but they've started playing better as of late.
The other thing the Vikings need to do is what they do best. . .pound away with Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor, shorten the game, and limit the number of times the Arizona offense gets to have the football. Warner, Boldin, and Fitzgerald can't score points if the best running tandem in the league is toting the rock. . .provided Peterson can hold on to the damn thing this week. Then again, since he's not facing the Detroit Lions, maybe ball security won't be an issue. . .of Peterson's six fumbles this season, four of them have come against the Motor City Kitties.
The Cardinals have an 8-5 record, but part of that can be attributed to playing in what might be the worst division in football. The Cards are 5-0 against their NFC West rivals to this point, which leaves them at 3-5 against the rest of the league. They also haven't beaten a team with a record of .500 or better since Week 6, when they beat the Cowboys in overtime. If the Vikings can pressure Kurt Warner and pound away with their rushing attack, it's quite possible for those trends to continue and for Minnesota to get one step closer to making reservations for January.
Two hours to kickoff, ladies and gentlemen. . .let's give Joe Buck something to legitimately cry about this afternoon.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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Yes, the game thread is up earlier than normal
Use this as a discussion thread for the open games, too. The Packers will continue their march to irrelevance in Jacksonville, while Detroit will most likely be getting pasted by Indianapolis.
Other better early games include Tampa Bay at Atlanta and. . .well, really, that’s it. Most of the early games today are kind of crappy.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 12:04 PM CST reply actions
TOUCHDOWN, JAGUARS!
On a 3rd and 19, David Garrard hits Dennis Northcutt with a 30-yard TD pass to give Jacksonville an early lead.
Jaguars 7, Packers 0, 8:03 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 12:14 PM CST reply actions
Boy, I hope you or Gonzo are right...
I am scared to death about this game, I know we can get a pass rush on the Cards, but I just don’t know how our corners are gonna do against two of the Top 5 recievers in the NFL, and Breaston is no slouch himself.We’re gonna need Benny and Ced to step up BIG in this game
Hey, a Troy Williamson sighting!
And a decent catch, even.
Jags driving again on Team Irrelevance.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 12:39 PM CST reply actions
Jags miss a FG
Scobee clangs it off the upright from 51 yards out.
Jags 7, Team Garbage 3, 12 minutes left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 12:47 PM CST reply actions
Bloody CBS
They’ve got the doubleheader in my area, which is completely stupid since both Packer fans and Bears fans (I live in souther Wisconsin) would probably much prefer to see the Vikings-Cardinals than freekin Pittsburgh-Baltimore. That said, if anyone happens to have a link for an online stream, I would much appreciate it.
Touchdown, Irrelevance
Greg Jennings gets a touchdown after blatantly pushing off of Drayton Florence.
Guess the dreams of the NFL front office aren’t dead yet.
Team Irrelevant 10, Jacksonville 7, 8:33 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 12:58 PM CST reply actions
Lets Go JAgs
I Tell ya…I dont know how long my internet will last….We are in White out conditions up here…Blowing Snow…Cant See out my Bedroom Window…Hopefully my satelite holds up.
That's what my mom was saying
She said she can’t see across the street from her house.
Meanwhile, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, it’s in the mid 60’s with a little misty rain.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah its crazy
Highways all across the Entire northern part of the state are closed…I Snow Blowed an hour ago…Its already double the height the snow was when i snowblowed
My mom's in southeast ND
Not sure how much snow they’ve gotten over there, but it must be a lot.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
Yup
Im in north east SD and its terrible outside. Vikings should get rid of the dome and play in the snow
You're preaching to the choir here, man
The Vikings have played indoors for as long as I’ve followed the team. I’d love to see that change.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
really if we were smart we would hope the hackers win…why…if they lose today that can be almost a guaruntee that they are not gonna play the bears with any intensity. a win for them and might come out against them a little more smoking. as much as it pains me i hope they win.
purple is the color of royalty
If we win one of our last three
The Packers become completely irrelevant. They’re irrelevant now, but one more Minnesota win makes it official.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
Now, now. . .
Let’s keep the political stuff to a minimum, please.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 1:40 PM CST reply actions
Vikings' Inactives
QB Gus Frerotte
DE Otis Grigsby
DT Letroy Guion
OL Artis Hicks
DT Jimmy Kennedy
TE Garrett Mills
WR Darius Reynaud
LB Dontarrious Thomas
Cardinals’ inactives once Access Vikings or somewhere (or someone) else posts them.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions
Cards Inactives
DT Alan Branch
CB Eric Green
LB Clark Haggans
T Brandon Keith
FB Terrelle Smith
QB Brian St Pierre
LB Pago Togafu
TE Jerame Tuman
Beat ya to it Gonzo…And in Alphabetical Order HAHAHAHa
Quick Cardinals Fact
Edgerrin James is their rushing leader with 395 yards on the season.
In Arizona’s last 7 games, James has had exactly 14 carries for 32 yards.
And he’s STILL their leading rusher.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:00 PM CST reply actions
WOW!!!
That why it’s safe to say concentrate more on the pass game.
I gotta give a huge shout out too
my boy Anquan Boldin, rep FSU!
On other notes, Vikings are going to have a tough game but aslong as we come out playing like we want to win from the get go, they are going to have a hard time with us. They have a horrible running game so that makes them pretty 1 dimensional.
P.S. Anyone saw “The Day the Earth Stood Still”? I did last night… wanted to know what people thought about it.
lol I hear ya tony_o
It’s ok. It is probably worth seeing, special effects are really really cool. Story sort of blows but I’m a pretty harsh critic of movies :P.
I’d say its atleast worth seeing.. at some point.
I have a bad feeling about this game.
The last time we were in AZ with something on the line. …. well, that didn’t end well.
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I could have gone all day
Without a Nathan Poole reference.
Because you KNOW that that insufferable jackass Joe Buck is going to reference it a dozen times today, at least.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
I'm going to Listen to the Radio Feed and Watch the TV with the sound down
Between Nathan Poole and The Moss Mooning Shit…I Could Kill Joe Buck
I wish I could get KFAN down here
Can’t get it through the ‘net anywhere, and I’m sure as hell not going to pay for it.
So I’m stuck with dumb and dumber.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
Big fourth down stop by the Jags
Now, let’s see if they do anything with it.
Team Irrelevant 13, Jaguars 7, just starting the 4th quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions
Check this link
http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/index.html
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
TOUCHDOWN, JAGUARS!
Garrard to Maurice Jones-Drew for the touchdown!
Jags 13, Team Irrelevant 13, 10:39 remaining, extra point pending.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:32 PM CST reply actions
Fred Jackson
He’s a monster. He’s eating up the Jets right now.
Frank Caliendo
Once said in “MADDEN’S” perspective. JET FAVRE AND THE NEW YORK BRETS.
25 minutes until game time
This damn game can’t get here soon enough.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:41 PM CST reply actions
Jags trailing again
Field goal makes it 16-14.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:48 PM CST reply actions
Caliendo
He’s going to be down here at one of the casinos in mid-January. Seriously contemplating purchasing tickets.
I like the guy, myself.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:51 PM CST reply actions
Two-minute warning in Jacksonville
Jags have 1st and goal at the GB 2. Garrard dodged a huge bullet by fumbling the football, but having it bounce right back to him.
Some Team 16, Jacksonville 14, 2-minute warning.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:52 PM CST reply actions
Gonzo
Did you see the link TONY_O sent?
If not, check it out.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
Very well-played.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
TOUCHDOWN, JAGUARS!!
Maurice Jones-Drew with his second TD of the day, this one a 2-yard run.
20-16, Jaguars, extra point pending.
GO JAGS!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions
Jags go for 2
Why? Hell, I don’t know. But Jones-Drew doesn’t get in.
20-16, Jags, 1:56 left in the ball game. 2 time outs remaining for team irrelevant, but they need to actually get into the end zone this time.
Jags defense needs to step up here.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 2:58 PM CST reply actions
Tampa and Atlanta in OT
Tied at 10.
And the Jags could have ended the game if they could have held on to that easy pick there.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:00 PM CST reply actions
INTERCEPTION, JAGUARS!
Rogers? DEAD!
McCarthy? DEAD!
PACKERS!? DEAD!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions
Opening Kickoff
Vikings will get the ball first.
Let’s do this, ladies and gentlemen.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:05 PM CST reply actions
I like the first play call
The Cards are going to be focused on AP. . .try to loosen them up a little.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:07 PM CST reply actions
I like the pass. ... but not the deep ball. Let TJ get comfortable with a play action or something.
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3rd and long, now
Can TJ convert?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:09 PM CST reply actions
Not that time
And here comes the punt coverage team.
Hold your breath, everyone.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
Three and out
Good start for the Vikings.
Got lucky on the drop, but hey. . .we need some luck sometimes.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:14 PM CST reply actions
Links
Seems homer and stooge are down. Justintv doesn’t have the vikes game either :/
TOUCHDOWN!!
BERNARD BERRIAN!!
I WILL OFFICIALLY STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT HIM RETURNING PUNTS NOW!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions
No
Just if he gets hurt returning punts.
Then I’m going to be pissed.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
Signing bonus
So has Berrian earned every penny this year so far or what?
82 yards on the return by Berrian
And the Vikings lead it 7-0.
11:05 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions
Good thing
I thought his foot might have gone out of bounds earlier in the return.
Apparently not!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
Your the bestest Tony, as always!
I am searching 2
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
WOW BERRIAN BABY!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM CST reply actions
Yep
They’re not running the ball.
Hell, they might not even try. Just play nickel all game and plant the guy.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
Man
Good coverage downfield, and we allow the checkdown to the running back.
Can’t have that.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions
AUGH!
Greenway again!
I thought he had that one.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions
THERE'S THE PICK!
Cedric Griffin on the deflection!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions
What a great job by Griffin
Got his hands under it and brought it in.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions
Cards challening the pick
Don’t see any reason to overturn it.
Should be first and 10, Vikings, at the Arizona 48.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions
Now now
The refs have been pretty good to us this year.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
i wont be on here while watching the game
seems like whenever im on here.. the vikes struggle… coincidence.. i think so.. but i wont risk anything
You know
the NFL should be required by law to let people watch Sunday NFL Ticket online for free if they don’t have DirectTv. I hate the NFL for this.
Ya I seen you on all the sites begging for a bone :p
Taking 1 for the team.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
FFS
I have found a link to every game but the vikes, NFL conspiracy?
I dont want to watch DENVER!!!
Something's just occurred to me
On most offensive lines, the LT is the best pass blocker, because most of the QBs are right-handed.
But the Cards, I believe, were anticipating having left-handed Matt Leinart start at QB, so their best pass blocker should be their RT.
So. . .does Ray Edwards actually have the tougher matchup today?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST reply actions
Play stands
Vikings’ ball!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST reply actions
We need 28 and 29 on the field together a LOT today...
Allows some safer passes for T-Jack to get comfortable
Tony
Need you to pull out the crazy glue and fix your camera for us it seems :P
I'm Trying to find something man..i dont wanna Blowing everything man
the whether were i live is Bad…40 mPH winds..Snowing Like hell…Cant See Shit.
random...
but is the volume on fox weird right now? I have my tv turned all the way up and it still isn’t that loud… all my other channels are fine though… weird!
Another 3rd and long
Alright, let’s get this one. We’re not in Longwell range any more.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:31 PM CST reply actions
HOLY CRAP!!
TOUCHDOWN, BERRIAN!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:31 PM CST reply actions
Give em another bonus
Great pass by Jackson!
Gonna agree with that.
And it was perfect coverage by their D too. The ball was just right on target.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Much appreciated
on the effort. Maybe its for the better anyway, the minute I start watching is when the bad luck will come.
Vikings' scoring drive
47 yards in 6 plays, taking 2:51 off the clock.
Vikings 14, Cardinals 0, 6:39 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST reply actions
What happened to Stooge
It hasnt been working for a few weeks
Good way to build a fan base, idiots.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
Have you guys checked
http://www.channelsurfing.net yet?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions
Ya, just a blank screen under the vikes game
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
FUMBLE!
Sharper picks up the fumble by Boldin!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions
ANTOINE WINFIELD BAABY!!!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions
Cards challenging this, too
Hopefully it will end up being another wasted challenge. . .he won’t have any left after this one.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions
hmmm looks like we might have a winner?
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
Vikes link sent me to Steelers game ?
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Play stands!
No challenges left for Arizona.
Down to one time out for the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:40 PM CST reply actions
I think he's the new &1 guy.
That was 2nd and 1.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
I would LOVE to see the fade to Rice at some point
But I’m not holding my breath.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM CST reply actions
TOUCHDOWN!
Sidney Rice on the slant!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions
TOUCHDOWN T-JACK!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions
Nice TD's
Jackson’s passes have been right on the mopney in tight spots. Way to go TJ!
It's not perfect,
but it currently is awesome.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
140.27
As of right now
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
Vikings' scoring drive
26 yards in 6 plays, 3:13 to accomplish
This is not a typo, ladies and gentlemen.
Vikings 21, Cardinals 0, 2:43 remaining in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST reply actions
Pro Bowl fan voting
Winfield not even in top 5 and redskins have 9 guys going. Hopefully this changes
Redskins team did a BIG...
promotion to get the fans to vote for Redskins.
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
No stream, any radio?
Hi guys,
First post from a UK-based Vikings fan. I’m appreciating the efforts of folk to find online TV streams of the game, but I don’t suppose anybody knows where there’s a radio stream (the next best thing I suppose).
No worries if no-one knows of anything, I’m grinning from ear to ear right now regardless =D
click on the link on the right within 10 seconds of when it comes up or maybe ch 11 works for you (gave me steelers)
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks man. No luck though. Windows media player can’t establish the connection :(
Like you, I’m getting the Steelers game in the video window :(
Greenway!
Man. . .if he doesn’t go to the Pro Bowl this year, they should just stop having the Pro Bowl.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST reply actions
Good lord
Wade with the punt return this time, and the Vikings will set up at midfield.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions
This
is the defense I imagined at the beginning of the year.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions
Nope. . .I'm wide awake
And the Vikings are stomping a mudhole in the Cardinals.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
PETERSON!
20+ on 3rd and 2!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM CST reply actions
They're probably rooting for a game
And not a blow out.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
That's because Joe Buck and Aikman have no brains.
Yet they’ve also questioned how good the Cards are.
If we would play like this every week....
there is no team in the NFL who could stop us. They’re finally showing their true potential and with Action Jackson nonetheless
there are a lot of viking fans in arizona. .
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:51 PM CST reply actions
What program should you open up the homertv link with?
by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 14, 2008 3:53 PM CST reply actions
Uh-oh
Fumble by Taylor
Not sure if Childress should challenge this one or not.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:55 PM CST reply actions
Lotta Posts and its only the start of the second quarter
Keep it up guys…Feels Like we are at a party.
Yeah, that's a fumble
Crap. 28-0 would have been really nice.
Let’s hope the defense just continues playing the way they have been.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM CST reply actions
Up until that possible fumble
this has been an unbelievably beautiful butt kicking (which the Vikings always have been on the receiving end)
21-0....
And about 16 inches of snow outside. BLEEPING Beautiful!
by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 14, 2008 3:57 PM CST reply actions
Since Minny is on a roll,
Childress is hoping for a glimmer. Plus it may slow up the Cards
I thought Greenway was going to blow him up
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
Not sad
You’re just a Viking fan
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
CED!
Damn. . .almost had his second pick.
That was a real duck by Warner.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:03 PM CST reply actions
Cards burn their last time out
Man, Warner is pissed off.
Vikings 21, Cardinals 0, 10:36 left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:06 PM CST reply actions
How bout houston???
Beating Titans….wow
by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 14, 2008 4:06 PM CST reply actions
Gonzo, thanks for making just a great site!
I don’t know how often you get thanked, but thanks for you’re great articles and just awesome Vikes blog. I went to go check out the Cardinals blog to see what their thoughts were on some of the things that have transpired so far, and there are like 20 posts in their game thread, and most are by the head writer of the site, so thank you and thanks to everyone else here for making this such a great Vikings and football community!!!
Thanks, Skol
I’m just a Viking fan like any of you guys. I just happened to get a site out there to celebrate it.
But I appreciate the kind words.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
Anytime
I spend quite a few hours on here and I just couldn’t believe the game thread on their site, it was pretty pathetic
Yeah...
No other site has game threads like this.
Agreed
When you can’t watch the game, this is next best.
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
by Luft Krigare on Dec 14, 2008 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Cardinals' drive stalls
Berrian fair catches the punt at the 8.
Vikings 21, Cardinals 0, 9:14 left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:10 PM CST reply actions
Is he dating a supermodel?
Seriously though, he:
1) Is playing against the Raiders.
2) Is playing to honor his dad.
He’s gonna light them up.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
That was a beautiful Vikings defense stop
now time for a time consuming Adrian Peterson ball handling drive
That one was Cook
The first one was McKinnie
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
I would also like to thank AP
for giving us a once-in-a-decade type of player that we can call our own.
Wanna hear a joke....
Emmitt Smith highlight video
Good call
But it worked way, WAY better than it usually does.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
And now Kleinsasser
Enough with the false starts already, folks. . .half the damn crowd is Vikings’ fans.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM CST reply actions
PETERSON!
Should give him the horse collar, too.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM CST reply actions
Man
Thus far, we are just kicking this team’s ass.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:17 PM CST reply actions
That one wasn't a horse collar
Put a hand on his back, and then jumped on him.
Joe Buck is still a douchebag though.
Another crazy score
Two minutes into the second quarter in Oakland. . .
Patriots 35, Raiders 14.
The Pats could hang 70 on the Raiders this afternoon.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:19 PM CST reply actions
Janikowski
Did anyone see the Raider/Pats highlight where K. Sebastian Janikowski had to run and almost made a tackle, wow is he large….
Adrian Peterson
The GREATEST Vikings running back in only his second season
153 rushing yards already
And we’re not even to halftime
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:20 PM CST reply actions
Clancy Pendergast sounds like a joke name
And he has a joke defense
3rd and about 9
Play it safe and take the points here, or go for the end zone and try to stick the dagger in?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:21 PM CST reply actions
Answered my own question
TOUCHDOWN, CHESTER TAYLOR!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
TD Vikes
I stil want to see TJ do some play action and throwing the ball so he gets some more rhythm with the offense.
Good thing Childress started to read this site :p
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
Me too!
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
by Luft Krigare on Dec 14, 2008 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
Our league is locked
so you cant pick up any new players, TJ would have been great
this game
is getting fun to watch…. my onlyquestion.. how do u think frerrote would be doing rite now? just wondering
Frerrote
Honestly, I think he would be doing pretty good as well. Maybe not quite as good, but solid. TJack has had all freekin day to make those throws, plus with the running game completely dominating, receivers aren’t having a ton of trouble downfield.
The lions looks a LOT better than Arizona today
and that was against “the hottest team in football”…
go to the main page.. it says it
last time i checked.. it was around 580 i think
by hickenizgriz on Dec 14, 2008 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Gonzo needs to add a running counter we can watch ion the page :)
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Vikings' scoring drive
91 yards in 12 plays, taking 7:06 to accomplish. 11 yards on the TD pass from Jackson to Taylor.
Absolutely freaking amazing.
Vikings 28, Cardinals 0, one second before the two-minute warning.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:25 PM CST reply actions
Anti vikes
Arent all media outlets biased against the Vikes?
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
They will start making excuses why Arizona is losing, instead of why Vikings are winning!
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
i got a serious question for u guys
lets say when larry fitzgeralds contract expires… do u thin he would come to the vikings? since he was a ballboy for the vikings when he was younger and growing up in minnesota
I wouldn't mind...
But do we have the cap space for him?
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:28 PM CST up reply actions
Notice that the Packers fan husband
Is a total douchebag.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
Packer's Guy
At least most of you don’t have to be subjected to the “Packer’s Guy” McDonald’s commercial.
I'm
afraid Chilly is going to get comfortable with the lead play extremely conservative football in the second half. I think we can’t sit back until we get a 40 point lead because this offense is still REALLY explosive.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 14, 2008 4:28 PM CST reply actions
Remember
Cards have no timeouts. . .they burned them all through challenges and miscommunication.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:29 PM CST reply actions
And the Cards have 2 chances to get 1 yard
And they don’t get it.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:29 PM CST reply actions
Great punt by Graham
So, run the ball into the line a couple of times, and take your 28-0 lead into halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions
McKinnie back in the locker room?
Uh-oh.
Are we looking at Marcus Johnson at left tackle if he can’t go in the second half with Hicks inactive?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST reply actions
Of course...
It’s possible he needs to just take a leak.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
We have nothing to complain about.
Great Job VIKES! Offense, Defense & S Teams
Best half this year?
That might have been the best half they’ve played this year. Punt returns, long passes, great running, superb defense (even against the pass!). Impressive.
And that's halftime, folks
Probably the Vikings’ best first half of football of the year, and they lead 28-0 going into the locker room.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST reply actions
No concervative play calling!!!!!!!
Keep killing them.
May as well get Jackson used to playing again.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
135.64
On the passer rating for TJack.
Not sure how it went down from earlier, but there you go.
You can go to http://www.primecomputing.com for a passer rating calculator. Just plug in the stats.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:34 PM CST reply actions
Wow...
Who is playing QB for teh Vikes and what did they do to the REAL Tavaris Jackson?
Very Happy
Had to go into work today so I don’t get to see the game. Looks like I am missing a great one. Props to everyone who is pulling double duty by watching and reporting. Also, big ups to Gonzo for putting togather the best Vikings site in the web. No other site comes close IMO.
Win or Loss
Everyone agrees that Gonzo has a superb site, we are all one dyfunctional Viking family:) Thanks ringleader!
Just to make this thread world wide...
Great half.
BK, Oslo, Norway
Will be in Norway for work in February though
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
At your place, I will bring drinks :)
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
WOW
Didn’t realize this was worldwide. I didn’t think I could be any farther away from my home team here in So Cal. Very cool to see there are fans everywhere. Are you guys from Iceland/Norway or are you Americans that moved to those countries?
Have family in the twin cities from my mothers side. Kinda fitting to be a Vikings fan though, considering, well, we are Vikings.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
HA HA
That’s good. Still didn’t think American football was that popular overseas. Especially after the fall of NFL Europe.
Not popular for most, they prefer handball here (although we did win the Silver in it at the Olympics).
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
Wish we could get more coverage than just 1 game per week (never vikings) on our sports channel here. Can’t even but the sports package with NFL here.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
SKOL, brother!
We’re big, we’re bad, and we’re nationworldwide!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
Halftime stats
Jackson – 6/9, 83 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT
Peterson – 15 carries, 104 yards
Taylor – 6 carries, 46 yards
Dugan – 2 carries, 4 yards
Jackson – 2 carries, 2 yards
Berrian – 1 catch, 41 yards, TD
Taylor – 3 catches, 28 yards, TD
Shiancoe – 1 catch, 8 yards
Rice – 1 catch, 6 yards, TD
Taylor – 1 fumble lost
Sharper – 1 fumble recovery
Griffin – 1 interception
Winfield – 1 forced fumble
Robison – 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
Greenway – .5 sack
Harris – .5 sack
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:40 PM CST reply actions
Why
Why couldn’t Tavaris and Sidney Rice play like this in the beginning of the year, since I had both on my fantasy team, I’d be in the playoffs now instead of having like 4 wins all year.
2nd Half
Vikings, you still have to play the second half. Please don’t forget that. Warner will be throwing dang near every play. Get ready DB’s.
Alright, second half underway
Decent coverage on Arrington on the return.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:47 PM CST reply actions
Nah, we're staying here
Padding our stats, as it were.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe if I work hard at it, O can get in the top 3 this week :p
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
Okay, guys
Way, WAY too early to go into prevent mode.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions
Wow
I was just going to comment on how well the Vikings tackled in the first half.
Not any more.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions
Touchdown, Cardinals
Arizona goes 73 yards in 3 plays, taking 1:17 to do so.
Extra point makes it Vikings 28, Cardinals 7, 13:43 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:50 PM CST reply actions
Vike D will not
let that happen again is my guess. That was embarrassing
annoying and wastes our precious bandwidth
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
Best post of the day at WCG
Can we have AP run a sweep right over Joe Bucks side and stomp the shit out of him???
After the victory
Please, spare us until then
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:52 PM CST up reply actions
Why
is Hicks back at returning kickoffs?
by All Day, All Night on Dec 14, 2008 4:52 PM CST reply actions
Reynaud's inactive
And they don’t trust Aundrae Allison for some reason.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
AP
AP Just set a new Vikings Single Season Rushing Record.
t-jacks passer rating
Since he came back at the half of the lions game, he’s gone 14 of 19 for 183 yards, no picks and 4 td’s, giving him a 144.3 rating for the last 4 quarters.
As I said...
Who is our QB and what did he do to the Real Tavaris Jackson?
Got a big wake up call of “youcareerisover-itus”
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
And Adrian Peterson
Sets a new Vikings’ single-season rushing record.
Congratulations to AP!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:53 PM CST reply actions
BennyKanin is in Norway (Oslo) I am in Iceland
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
You can't score all the time.
We’re not the 2007 Pats during the regular season.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously?
This is Chilly were talking about.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
Kluwe punts it through the end zone
1st and 10, Cardinals, from their own 20.
Vikings 28, Cardinals 7, 11:05 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:56 PM CST reply actions
Vikings' rushing record
Robert Smith HAD held the record with 1,521 yards back in 2000.
Peterson, after that last series, currently stands at 1,536.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:58 PM CST reply actions
LMAO
@ The last 3 posts saying the same thing.
Yep, Phat Pat hurt
This is a bad thing. Hopefully the big man is okay.
Although, somewhere, Roger Goodell is dancing, I’m guessing.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 4:59 PM CST reply actions
Berlin wall
Thats almost as big as that old Berlin wall coming down :/
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
Dance
What type of dance would Godell be doing Gonzo?
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
Has
anyone noticed that Arizona has been playing the whole game out of the Shotgun?
by All Day, All Night on Dec 14, 2008 4:59 PM CST reply actions
There may be a fine against Pat...
for being injured while suspended?
How in the hell
Are you gonna flag Winfield there?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 5:01 PM CST reply actions
I think they picked it up
But I couldn’t tell with Buck running his yap.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
LOL
Refs are trying to get the spread closer so they can cover there bets.
Our
defense is starting to collapse.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 14, 2008 5:02 PM CST reply actions
Wow, I cant believe that they reversed the call
Refs never do that!
If its his hand
That wouldn’t put him out much, I wouldn’t think.
Plus, he probably shouldn’t really be out there a whole lot right now anyway, with AZ passing so much.
On the bright side
It sounds like it’s something with his hand, and not something with his legs.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
I hope Pat isn't too seriously injured.
This is the worst time for this to happen.
Good to see him on his ass most of the game
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
Hand
Why don’t the trainers cast it, pad it and let him use it as a club?
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
Why?
We’ve got a 21 point lead. Let him take it easy.
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
Now you have offended my spirituality, please watch the racist slurs :P
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
"Shake out the cobwebs"
I hate it when announcers use this term incorrectly…
The Cobwebs are in the head! It’s used correctly by most, but of course, not by JOE “I RULE SO FUCK WHAT YOU THINK” Buck.
From here out,
The Vikes should work to run that clock down. Give the D plenty of time off the field since it appears the entire first half wasn’t enough :- b
There's your horse collar
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 5:07 PM CST reply actions
HORSE COLLAR!
Please let that be the penalty.
Are my eyes decieving me?
Or is Childress actually trying to go for the throat here?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 14, 2008 5:08 PM CST reply actions
You have been deceived, peterson is just to good.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
I love AP.
Wasn’t Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie supposed to be the next big thing?