The Vikings Can Make Life Easier Today
by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 12:00 PM CST
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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 |
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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 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
Dwight smith Seriously injured in the Colts-0 and 16's game
HAHA
by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 1:17 PM CST 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
Was going to go see it...but couldnt get out of the house...the whether is just worse than the Depths of Hell up here in Northern MN
by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 2:06 PM CST up 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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcA-NEhWVfI&feature=related
by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 2:22 PM CST up 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
Check this link
http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/index.html
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by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 2:31 PM CST up 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
Copy and Pase this into your Browser Fiend
by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 2:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or just click on the link your choice haha
by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shit was hilarious.
“I’m a pocket man”
by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 2:44 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
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
I like the pass. ... but not the deep ball. Let TJ get comfortable with a play action or something.
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by PJS on Dec 14, 2008 3:08 PM CST up 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
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
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
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
Is that until his next punt return?
by Robert Rence on Dec 14, 2008 3:16 PM CST up 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
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
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
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
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
nice to see griffin..
finally get a pic!!
by JHerrera76 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
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
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
Now let's make it count!
Add 7 more points to that!
by Robert Rence 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
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
Give em another bonus
Great pass by Jackson!
by vikingfiend 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
The Only Stream i can find is a TV Ants Stream Man...
by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM CST 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
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
I could get used to the T Jack/Berrian
Hook up for years to come!!
by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow......Special teams aren't killing us today :)
by VikingTodd on Dec 14, 2008 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
VIKINGS GAME STREAM
its Better than nothing
by Tony_O on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks SD anything beats nothing!
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST up 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
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
found one
horrible quality but: http://www.justin.tv/kdogg22
by Neal in LA on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST 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
Vikes are looking like they actually want
to make the playoffs!!
by JHerrera76 on Dec 14, 2008 3:38 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
Hear the applause raining down?
Vikes fans REPRESENT!
by Robert Rence 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
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 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
I would LOVE to see the fade to Rice at some point
But I’m not holding my breath.
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by Gonzo 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!
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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
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
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