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Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals, Dec 14, 2008 3:05 PM CST


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
Final Score: Vikings 35, Cardinals 14

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 12:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 12:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by Skol Vikes on Dec 14, 2008 12:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, a Troy Williamson sighting!

And a decent catch, even.

Jags driving again on Team Irrelevance.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 12:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 12:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i am watching the texans and titans game…the texans are beating them right now and the titans look flat. it is actually quite funny

purple is the color of royalty

by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 12:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

fox

fox is only carrying the 3pm game here in chicago which is the vikes and cards

by Nefarien on Dec 14, 2008 12:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 12:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 1:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Im in north east SD and its terrible outside. Vikings should get rid of the dome and play in the snow

by loafrat on Dec 14, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 1:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 1:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TD LIONS!!!!!

14-10 Colts with about 3:30 left

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 1:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

an Arab TV Journalist Threw 2 shoes at President Bush during a press conference today hahahahha

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 1:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Now, now. . .

Let’s keep the political stuff to a minimum, please.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 1:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I will

Just had to mention that for a good laugh…

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 1:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I’m PUMPED!!! Big game today. Pressure Warner!

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 1:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 1:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WOW!!!

That why it’s safe to say concentrate more on the pass game.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 2:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by FSUViking on Dec 14, 2008 2:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by FSUViking on Dec 14, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hey tony o i cant get your link to work

purple is the color of royalty

by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

man when it comes to armegeddan movies look no further than WATCHMEN. I have read theGraphic novel and the movie looks like it wil be pretty good. anybody else heard of this…if not ur missing out

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by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 2:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

for the bush shoe thrower

purple is the color of royalty

by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 2:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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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by PJS on Dec 14, 2008 2:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 2:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I’m wondering, since the Giant game is tonight, maybe I’ll get the Minnesota game at 4 here in NY?

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 2:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Westchester County

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Fred Jackson

He’s a monster. He’s eating up the Jets right now.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 2:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Frank Caliendo

Once said in “MADDEN’S” perspective. JET FAVRE AND THE NEW YORK BRETS.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 2:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

caliendo was better

When he was singing Bretty and the Jets by Elton John Madden

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 2:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Caliendo was better

Before I had ever seen him.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

25 minutes until game time

This damn game can’t get here soon enough.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I hear ya

I hate when the Vikes don’t play at noon

by Skol Vikes on Dec 14, 2008 2:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jags trailing again

Field goal makes it 16-14.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hahaha that was great thanks for the link tony. it sounded like the that arab dude was getting stomped did you hear him moan

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by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 2:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gonzo

Did you see the link TONY_O sent?

If not, check it out.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 2:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

Very well-played.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Any link?

Pretty please? (stupid stoogetv getting shut down.)

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

lets go baby its time to shine

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by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He’s gotta be on today.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

INTERCEPTION, JAGUARS!

Rogers? DEAD!

McCarthy? DEAD!

PACKERS!? DEAD!!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Annnnnd...

the Packers are officially done.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that not gonna help us remeber we need them to beat the bears

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by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Opening Kickoff

Vikings will get the ball first.

Let’s do this, ladies and gentlemen.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

tj needs to throw that ball up the field more

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

3rd and long, now

Can TJ convert?

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not that time

And here comes the punt coverage team.

Hold your breath, everyone.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Line is collapsing fast

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LET’S GO ALLEN!!!

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I blame that first possession on the line. I would have like if he’d have at least tried to throw the ball to somebody instead of just running to the line of scrimmage.

by Frost on Dec 14, 2008 3:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Greenway is a STUD

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice Drop Anquan

3 and out for the CArds

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Links

Seems homer and stooge are down. Justintv doesn’t have the vikes game either :/

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!

by loafrat on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NOW!!! how do you feel about him returning punts Gonzo

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!!

BERNARD BERRIAN!!

I WILL OFFICIALLY STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT HIM RETURNING PUNTS NOW!!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No

Just if he gets hurt returning punts.

Then I’m going to be pissed.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

berrian a huge return for the td

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by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i didn’t know i our guys were allowed to do that

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Signing bonus

So has Berrian earned every penny this year so far or what?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and it stands too!!! no penalties and no challenge for OB.

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good thing

I thought his foot might have gone out of bounds earlier in the return.

Apparently not!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That’d be greatly appreciated.

by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 14, 2008 3:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Your the bestest Tony, as always!

I am searching 2

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You'd be my hero

F’in NFL. I swear, a drunk chimp is in charge of which regions get which games.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

WOW BERRIAN BABY!

Minnesota Vikings and Liverpool F.C the two greatest sport teams ever.

by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AMAZING!!

AMAZING RETURN!!! Two huge plays for Berrian in the last two games!!

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

D Line looked pretty good first drive...

Warner just releases the ball so damn quick!

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Time to pin the ears back...

Warner needs to be on his ass early and often.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that ball is outta his hands fast

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man

Good coverage downfield, and we allow the checkdown to the running back.

Can’t have that.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the check downs are fine...

I just don’t wanna see the deep ball!!

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Okay guys...

Pressure on the Quarterback means giving him less than ten seconds.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

CHAD!

He almost had that!

by loafrat on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AUGH!

Greenway again!

I thought he had that one.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

DAMN

Great play by Greenway, wished he’d squeezed it.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Almost pick off by greenway!

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WHOO HOOO!

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

THERE'S THE PICK!

Cedric Griffin on the deflection!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Greenway's earning that paycheck today.

Gonna be nice seeing him next to EJ year!

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That was a really nice catch. Wow

by loafrat on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WOW that was a great catch

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What a great job by Griffin

Got his hands under it and brought it in.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WOOHOO!

Let’s see that Offense make some points off of it!

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Griffin doesn’t do stuff like that….does he?

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

thats not even close… viking football

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

CHALLENGE!

I’ll be surprised if they over-turn it.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

knowing the refs...

will be cardinals football!!

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ruling on the field should stay.

You can clearly see he had control.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by hickenizgriz on Dec 14, 2008 3:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Still cant find a stream

I’ll Keep Looking….But the options Look Bleek

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Some of us can not get that service.

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Would if I could, NFL’s loss.

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

I can get it, but choose not to, and shouldn’t be punished for free choice.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

FFS

I have found a link to every game but the vikes, NFL conspiracy?

I dont want to watch DENVER!!!

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow..

refs finally makes a call in favor of mN!!

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Play stands

Vikings’ ball!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i'd like to see tjack...

cram it down their fing throats…

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We need 28 and 29 on the field together a LOT today...

Allows some safer passes for T-Jack to get comfortable

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

That place is big.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tony

Need you to pull out the crazy glue and fix your camera for us it seems :P

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I

was expecting to hear number 62.

by All Day, All Night on Dec 14, 2008 3:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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!

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Another 3rd and long

Alright, let’s get this one. We’re not in Longwell range any more.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

HOLY CRAP!!

TOUCHDOWN, BERRIAN!!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TJACK TO BERRIAN!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

probably the best deep toss we’ve seen tjack make.

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Guess I am chat boy tonight :/

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the effort Tony

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll Still Look Bro

No Vikings Fan Shouldnt have to miss there team

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Much appreciated

on the effort. Maybe its for the better anyway, the minute I start watching is when the bad luck will come.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That throw and catch was amazing. I can’t believe Berrian was able to nab it. Wow. Good job Jackson and Berrian.

by Frost on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What happened to Stooge

It hasnt been working for a few weeks

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NFL bullies shut it down it seems.

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good way to build a fan base, idiots.

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope he can keep proving me wrong and make nice deep throws more often. This is nice. I hope that Mr. Childress feels like we have a comfortable lead and play soft on D….gotta stay aggressive. It’s early!

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Have you guys checked

http://www.channelsurfing.net yet?

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ya, just a blank screen under the vikes game

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Man... I'm missing my Tivo now...

So used to skipping the stupid commercials…

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I keep checking justintv, but no one has the game up yet

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YEAHH!!

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Another Fumble!!!!!!

Picked Up by Sharper

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

FUMBLE!

Sharper picks up the fumble by Boldin!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

SHARPER!

THIS! IS! AWESOME!

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ANTOINE WINFIELD BAABY!!!

Minnesota Vikings and Liverpool F.C the two greatest sport teams ever.

by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And that's their last challenge...

Boldin definitely made a football move.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The ball looked like boldin never caught it

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Did you watch the replay?

He had it in the cradle for two steps upfield. Not enough to overturn it.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Audio seems like 60 seconds late?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He tucked it in.

Badly, but he tucked it in and kept moving. I don’t see it getting overturned.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

So...

How did the Cowboys lose to this team?

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hmmm looks like we might have a winner?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Vikes link sent me to Steelers game ?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Play stands!

No challenges left for Arizona.

Down to one time out for the first half.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Catch and a fumble. NICE

Do you guys hear how loud it is there. More Viking fans than Cards.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is dugan the new 3rd and 1 guy??

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Moss giving it to the Oakland fans.

Awesome. Some guys was scuffling there with AP too.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We have to PA on 1st down

Adrian Wilson is in the box on AP every time

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!

Sidney Rice on the slant!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN T-JACK!

Minnesota Vikings and Liverpool F.C the two greatest sport teams ever.

by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow tjack just stuck that ball to Rice’s chest

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice TD's

Jackson’s passes have been right on the mopney in tight spots. Way to go TJ!

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

can someone find a passer rating for Tjack?…..I know 158.3 is perfect.

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's not perfect,

but it currently is awesome.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

140.27

As of right now

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I like this whole dominating thing.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Aikman

Really giving us the backhanded compliments right now. Asshole.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Pro Bowl fan voting

Winfield not even in top 5 and redskins have 9 guys going. Hopefully this changes

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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!

by the Dragon on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TJACK!!

And I got the Homertv link up!!! WOOOT!

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It works the same as stooge tv. Just go to homertv dot net and wait for a link.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

homertv dot net

by Nefarien on Dec 14, 2008 3:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Curvespace on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

homertv dot net

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 :(

by Curvespace on Dec 14, 2008 3:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Keep trying

You have to be the first one to click the link.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhh. It’s like a phone-in radio competition. Oh well, it gives me something to do whilst the points rack up :)

Cheers.

by Curvespace on Dec 14, 2008 3:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice tackle.

Any stop before the thirty is a good one.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Greenway again!

Give that man a cigar!

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow pressure

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tell you what we keep this up and we will be good to go.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man

the defense looks absolutely inspired. I think Goodell really got them fired up.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

A weak screen on 3rd down? The Whizz is scared!

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good lord

Wade with the punt return this time, and the Vikings will set up at midfield.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

even bobby wade looks like a stud today…what’s up?

by jswen on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Greenway..

if he doesn’t make the pro bowl you know there is something wrong..

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Peaking

They’ve looked far more like who we thought the were over the past month. If only they had this mojo to start the year.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'm still asleep..

Or still really hammered.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nope. . .I'm wide awake

And the Vikings are stomping a mudhole in the Cardinals.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

probably still hammered

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

PETERSON!

20+ on 3rd and 2!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AP

Can’t be stopped!!

by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by Skol Vikes on Dec 14, 2008 3:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

there are a lot of viking fans in arizona. .

Minnesota Vikings and Liverpool F.C the two greatest sport teams ever.

by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 14, 2008 3:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What program should you open up the homertv link with?

by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 14, 2008 3:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

anyone know that cap number for the vikings next year?

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Uh-oh

Fumble by Taylor

Not sure if Childress should challenge this one or not.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let’s see what happens here. I think it’s gonna stand.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 3:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is AD teaching Chester how to fumble?

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 3:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i dont think there is enough to overturn it

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Lotta Posts and its only the start of the second quarter

Keep it up guys…Feels Like we are at a party.

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Up until that possible fumble

this has been an unbelievably beautiful butt kicking (which the Vikings always have been on the receiving end)

by sle71r on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Terrible Challenge

Absolutely Clear it was a Fumble…Come on Chester

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

21-0....

And about 16 inches of snow outside. BLEEPING Beautiful!

by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 14, 2008 3:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Nothing Wrong with Swearing

Just as Long as your Post isnt Every Swearword in the book LOL

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Since Minny is on a roll,

Childress is hoping for a glimmer. Plus it may slow up the Cards

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 3:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Alright...

If D holds em here, it should quell that knot in my stomach.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 3:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not as bad

as whisenhunts challenges

by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 14, 2008 3:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm not surprised.

Oh well… we’ll get the ball again shortly.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What a whiff...

given what Greenway’s done so far, I can’t yell too much.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

How sad is it...

That were up by 21 and I’m sweating this game already?

by VikingTodd on Dec 14, 2008 4:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not sad

You’re just a Viking fan

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

More pressure on Warner.

Wrap up the run

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

CED!

Damn. . .almost had his second pick.

That was a real duck by Warner.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Soo close!

Griffin almost tipped that to himself.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well...

At least they hit Warner again.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by Skol Vikes on Dec 14, 2008 4:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Skol Vikes on Dec 14, 2008 4:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

No other site has game threads like this.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The D comes up big again....

And YES! Thanks for all you do Gonzo!

by VikingTodd on Dec 14, 2008 4:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Take that

field goal range!

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Matt Cassel is starting to look like tom brady

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 4:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

That was a beautiful Vikings defense stop

now time for a time consuming Adrian Peterson ball handling drive

by sle71r on Dec 14, 2008 4:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't my boy Cook

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 4:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That one was Cook

The first one was McKinnie

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

I didn’t want to see Berrian with a snake. Now I’m terrified of him.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wanna hear a joke....

Emmitt Smith highlight video

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 4:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Adrian Peterson has more highlights in each game than emmitt smith had in his whole career. He was the most boring good running back ever

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Now I feel normal

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 4:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good call

But it worked way, WAY better than it usually does.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And now Kleinsasser

Enough with the false starts already, folks. . .half the damn crowd is Vikings’ fans.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Now it's Kleinsasser!

C’mon guys! Pay attention!

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is it contageous?

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 4:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

PETERSON!

Should give him the horse collar, too.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

PETERSON!

Where’s the fucking horse collar penalty???

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

should been flag on horse collar

by speedlod on Dec 14, 2008 4:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man

Thus far, we are just kicking this team’s ass.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

All Day

and All Night

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 4:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great running game

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Run, run, run

Then run some more!

by VikingTodd on Dec 14, 2008 4:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Janikowski

Did anyone see the Raider/Pats highlight where K. Sebastian Janikowski had to run and almost made a tackle, wow is he large….

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 4:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Adrian Peterson

The GREATEST Vikings running back in only his second season

by sle71r on Dec 14, 2008 4:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

there is no reason to even throw the ball right now

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 4:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

153 rushing yards already

And we’re not even to halftime

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Answered my own question

TOUCHDOWN, CHESTER TAYLOR!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

this game is to funny

by hickenizgriz on Dec 14, 2008 4:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 4:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good thing Childress started to read this site :p

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

153 and that’s why they have the worst run defense in the NFL.

Yes, that means the Lions are just a tad better on D.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I like this game.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Our league is locked

so you cant pick up any new players, TJ would have been great

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 4:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That

Was some amazing downfield blocking. I actually have a little tear in my eye from that.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

this game

is getting fun to watch…. my onlyquestion.. how do u think frerrote would be doing rite now? just wondering

by hickenizgriz on Dec 14, 2008 4:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Did vikes call timeout?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Can we see where we are at?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anti vikes

Arent all media outlets biased against the Vikes?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Don't leave them any hope!

Time to finish on the throat

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 4:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by hickenizgriz on Dec 14, 2008 4:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

im sure

he’d come cheap

by hickenizgriz on Dec 14, 2008 4:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Buck is stupid!

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

im tired of the

toyotathon commercials

by hickenizgriz on Dec 14, 2008 4:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Packer's Guy

At least most of you don’t have to be subjected to the “Packer’s Guy” McDonald’s commercial.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Remember

Cards have no timeouts. . .they burned them all through challenges and miscommunication.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And the Cards have 2 chances to get 1 yard

And they don’t get it.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

99 Yard run anyone???

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Time to....

run, run, run…..

by VikingTodd on Dec 14, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Just run the clock down

Unless we can get another 99 Yd TD.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

We have nothing to complain about.

Great Job VIKES! Offense, Defense & S Teams

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Any1 calculate his passer rating?

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Jackson 6/9, 83 yards and 3 TD

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

200 passer rating :P

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

May as well get Jackson used to playing again.

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We need Denver to win.

So can they please stop losing?

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

Who is playing QB for teh Vikes and what did they do to the REAL Tavaris Jackson?

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bengals won.

I think the ’Skins are completely collapsing now.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by vikingfuture8816 on Dec 14, 2008 4:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Win or Loss

Everyone agrees that Gonzo has a superb site, we are all one dyfunctional Viking family:) Thanks ringleader!

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 4:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Already was

<——- In Iceland :)

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Will be in Norway for work in February though

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And the Super Bowl with the Vikes will be on TV here as well…

by BennyKanin on Dec 14, 2008 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

At your place, I will bring drinks :)

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by vikingfuture8816 on Dec 14, 2008 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

HA HA

That’s good. Still didn’t think American football was that popular overseas. Especially after the fall of NFL Europe.

by vikingfuture8816 on Dec 14, 2008 4:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

NFL Football should be an olympic sport.

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

NFL Europe was actually the NFL Germany.

by BennyKanin on Dec 14, 2008 4:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I am Norwegian.
I’ve been a Viking fan since ’87 when I went to high school in Minnesota. Went to a Vikings-Bucs game and was it was love at first sight.
Followed through the armed forces radio for years.

by BennyKanin on Dec 14, 2008 4:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Think theres Quwait here as well

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

SKOL, brother!

We’re big, we’re bad, and we’re nationworldwide!

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Gonzo!

Any chance we could get a map for where all of our posts come from?

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This is Awesome

Just Awesome…What an Ass Whooping.

by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 4:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn’t go quite that far… o.O

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 4:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Pin the ears back and send at least a Linebacker every time. I’d say go for the Winfield blitz, but Warner is a vet, he’d end up exploiting it.

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

GO VIKES!!!!

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

now buck says AZ has nothing to play for… so its ok

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 4:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

8/9 3rd Downs

by adammoney on Dec 14, 2008 4:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And 3 of those 8 were TD Passes by Tavaris.

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing would make me happier than to see Leinart trotted out onto the field. lol

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Alright, second half underway

Decent coverage on Arrington on the return.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nah, we're staying here

Padding our stats, as it were.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Just wrestled the laptop from my wife…Did I miss anything? (snicker, snicker)

by purplegrey on Dec 14, 2008 4:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Okay, guys

Way, WAY too early to go into prevent mode.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not how we wanted to start the second half…

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damnit

Knew this was gonna happen.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn

What shitty tackling!! Oh well, we just need to go put up some more pts

by Skol Vikes on Dec 14, 2008 4:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully the Offense can come back out and put it back at 28.

We need to stomp the dog shit out of the Cardinals.

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They just seemed to give up on that one.

I liked it better scoreless!

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 4:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ben Leber missed TWICE

Knocked out Sharper the second time.

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

vikings forgot that 2nd half started

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 4:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

you’ve shut out a team for a half…then go to prevent???

by purplegrey on Dec 14, 2008 4:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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 Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Vike D will not

let that happen again is my guess. That was embarrassing

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 4:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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???

by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 4:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I woudln’t mind that. I hate Joe Buck

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 4:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Attention Defense

The second half has started, please get dressed and come out to the field.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why

is Hicks back at returning kickoffs?

by All Day, All Night on Dec 14, 2008 4:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Reynaud's inactive

And they don’t trust Aundrae Allison for some reason.

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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m just glad he took the knee. He scared me for a second.

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

time to put the foot on their throat

by purplegrey on Dec 14, 2008 4:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AP

AP Just set a new Vikings Single Season Rushing Record.

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