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Going into tonight's match-up, our own Bobby Wade (a former Bear) was so kind as to provide the current Bears with some bulletin board material.

Minnesota receiver Bobby Wade paused wearily and considered the question. Would he watch Monday night's matchup against Green Bay (ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET), one that could decide the NFC North?

"Yeah," said Wade, who played three seasons in Chicago. "We need the Bears to blow it. Where are they playing? At home? Great. They'll definitely blow it."

See, I like Bobby Wade. . .he's been a decent acquisition for our team in the time he's been here.  Not spectacular, but he wasn't signed to be spectacular.  But for the time being, Bobby needs to shut the hell up and remember where he is and what his team did yesterday.

Now, the last time these two teams got together, the Bears were on the wrong end of a 37-3 tail-kicking.  I wouldn't expect the same score tonight by any stretch of the imagination, but I still think the Packers have a chance win this one.  The Bears are still a division rival, and a win for the Pack tonight would give them not only the chance to sweep the Bears, it would also (in all likelihood) keep them out of the playoffs entirely.  Aaron Rodgers needs to have a good game, and Greg Jennings needs to light up Charles Tillman like the proverbial Christmas tree.  Both of those players are capable of such things. . .whether it will happen or not remains to be seen.

So, discuss the game here. . .and remember, we're not necessarily pulling for a Green Bay victory here.  We're pulling for a Chicago loss.  There's a difference. . .it's all about perspective, you know.

Star-divide

And since I haven't posted it yet today, here's the roll call from yesterday's game thread.

Roll Call: Viking Frog, vikedawg, KC Viking, Gonzo, da2213viking, Tony_O, Phenom507, Jepp The Viking, Robert Rence, FarvaForTheVikings, DBQViking, vikingfromkuwait, kagey, Dave the Falconer, Norse Force, vikingfiend, Iceland-Viking, purplegrey, TEXVIKE, Nefarien, vikingfuture8816, cruton647, Luft Krigare, Delta Dave, All Day, All Night, Mr. Weatherstone, Koller007, BaldViking, VikingsFan92, Frost, speedlod, VikingTodd, firebeard, TimQMills, Tuba, sle71r, The King, mjmrad, nypurple, Andersklasen, Canadian_viking, noblepete, solafide, Murlock, PJS, Bodysuit Man, SarasotaRanger, thewild_viking_twins, steezah, free7694, BennyKanin, cheaptoy, Hoss-Drone, wachsta, tfrabotta, hickenizgriz, Anxious, AustinVike, BabyGoatEater, Gregor22
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Name# of Posts
Iceland-Viking 180
Gonzo 139
purplegrey 133
Murlock 119
Robert Rence 105
vikedawg 102
Canadian_viking 98
VikingTodd 92
vikingfiend 91
solafide 78
FarvaForTheVikings 56
TEXVIKE 53
Tony_O 49
vikingfromkuwait 48
Luft Krigare 48
cruton647 45
All Day, All Night 35
Frost 34
Andersklasen 32
speedlod 28
Delta Dave 21
VikingsFan92 21
mjmrad 18
Jepp The Viking 13
Bodysuit Man 13
tfrabotta 13
cheaptoy 13
BaldViking 12
TimQMills 10
DBQViking 10
PJS 8
firebeard 8
Mr. Weatherstone 8
Phenom507 7
da2213viking 6
steezah 6
noblepete 6
AustinVike 5
sle71r 5
free7694 5
nypurple 4
vikingfuture8816 4
Dave the Falconer 4
The King 4
Hoss-Drone 3
Nefarien 3
BabyGoatEater 2
wachsta 2
Tuba 2
Gregor22 1
hickenizgriz 1
Anxious 1
BennyKanin 1
Viking Frog 1
KC Viking 1
SarasotaRanger 1
thewild_viking_twins 1
kagey 1
Koller007 1
Norse Force 1

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I feel so dirty, hoping that the Packers … :: gulp :: … don’t lose.

Is this a test? Am I compromising my morals this holiday season? Putting aside my dislike for all things green and gold for the furtherment of my position?

Dirty dirty dirty!

And yes, Bobby, please be quiet.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 5:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, think of it this way

Whether the Packers win or lose tonight, by this time next week they’ll have their lockers cleaned out and be making tee times at the golf courses of their choosing.

But if they win, it helps us. . .and, really, isn’t that what it’s all about?

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 5:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

bobby wade?

yeah, I can just see the bears locker room now….everyone of them foaming at the mouth to make bobby wade eat his words…

if the bears need, or use, what bobby wade poops out of his pie hole to win this game, then we’re as good as IN baby

by Hilton Head viking on Dec 22, 2008 6:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Go P...P...Paaa....P-p-paaaakk...

Nope, I can’t even type it. Therefore, I’m rooting for the first ever NFL double-loss!

LOSE BEARS LOSE!! Better than Go ____ Go…I threw up in my mouth a little just mentally filling in that blank.

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 6:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why a double loss? Just root for a tie. Yes, those CAN happen in the NFL regular season.

by Frost on Dec 22, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but

The Bears would still be alive if they tied. No McNabb-ing it here.

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what's up gang

i have a feeling the packers are going to bend over for the bears like the ****** they are.

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 6:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't be surprised

To be honest, there isn’t an outcome that tonight’s game could have that would surprise me, I don’t think.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 6:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's amazing

How many Packers fans are “rooting for a better draft pick” and hoping they finish 5-11 so “Ted Thompson can get fired”. You know, because Ted Thompson is responsible for letting offenses run all over them Tecmo-Bowl style. Has anyone else had Packer fan “friends” say something along those lines since they were unceremoniously booted from the playoff hunt?

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Glass Houses

I’ve seen plenty of Vikes ‘fans’ hoping we lose in order to get Brad Childress fired. Personally, I’d rather look Chilly in the eye after we win the Superbowl and tell him I was wrong.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not related to tonights game, but...

I just read on yahoo that Coughlin said he’s not going to be pulling any punches come sunday. He might rest injured starters though, like Justin Tuck and Brandon Jacobs, but he’s still going to try to win.

by Frost on Dec 22, 2008 6:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's what I expected

They were locked into the #5 seed last year and still gave the Patriots everything they could handle…if we win on Sunday, we’ll earn it.

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think that was a little different b/c it was the Pats. That was a statement game. The Jints don’t really need to make a statement against the Vikes.

Part of me hopes that 1. The Bears win tonight. 2. The Giants do play to win. 3. Chicago wins next week. 4. The Vikings beat the Giants.

Being assured of the playoffs tonight would be nice, but earning it would feel better.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

set every1

I feel like a true Wisconsinite now, rooting for the Pack for Victory. I must say it..GO PACK GO. I think I need to go and clean myself.

by tyr on Dec 22, 2008 6:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nah

They’re too busy either bitching about McCarthy and Thompson or debating on who to draft next year to actually care about tonight’s game. That’s what happens when YOU LOSE FOUR GAMES IN A ROW AND DON’T EVEN SNIFF THE PLAYOFFS! Ahh, much better…I needed that after nearly rooting for them a couple posts ago.

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

true

If the Pack can get a good mix of pass and run they will each the Bear DBs alive.

by tyr on Dec 22, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

VikingBill...

Ever go to Summers in Courthouse to watch the game?

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Woodson back at CB

After playing at safety for a few games. This is good for the Packers, considering that Chicago’s best pass play against the Saints last week was “pass interference on whoever’s covering Devin Hester.”

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Jason

our DC-area Vikings club is located at The Tortoise & The Hare in Crystal City. Get about 70-100 each week.

by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 22, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thx...

… but maybe next year. I can walk to Summers, I hook up the bartender and he definitely hooks me up.

AND he makes a drink called the Purple Jesus! :D

We’re only a contingent of 5, but growing.

GO VIKES!

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Do I want to know the recipe

For a “Purple Jesus?”

Yes, I think I do! (If you can divulge such information.)

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You can essentially walk to the T&H too

as it’s a short walk from the CC Metro stop.

by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 22, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Poor Choice of Words

I can stumble home in 5 mins vs. walk to the metro, wait for a train, etc…. I’ll pick a game next year and catch you there.

Gonzo, I’m not sure what goes into it, but I know it’s purple and after 3 Jesi I’m done!

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Although harmful to my health...

Go Pack!

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by Andersklasen on Dec 22, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

durn dun chish durn dun chish Go Puke Go!

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Everyone from ESPN

Picks the Bears. . .with the exception of Chris Berman.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

good...

everyone on Fox picked the Vikes to win yesterday, so that should be the kiss of death for the Bears tonight then.

by AZVikesfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why do these idiots keep talking about the Bears

defense like it was as good as it was say four years ago? Because it’s not by a long, long shot. I like Aaron Rodgers’s chances of having a decent game tonight.

by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 22, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What is the Pack's motivation?

It sure as hell isn’t to help us out. Yeah, I know it’s a division game and that should be motivation enough for them to at least show up, but the Bears should be the more fired up team. Let’s just hope the cheeseturds can somehow play a decent game.

by AZVikesfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Pride...

History…Tradition…Thats there motivation…

by Tony_O on Dec 22, 2008 7:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It is the Packers and the Bears. One of the biggest rivalry game in the NFL or in all sports.

by tyr on Dec 22, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If the Pack wins, it’s ‘hey good job’ and a pat on the back

Bears win…..keeps their playoff hopes alive…..

that is why I wonder how really motivated the cheesedicks are

by AZVikesfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I have an intense dislike of Kornheiser as an announcer. Wish I had a warm chocolate chip cookie for every time he says ‘Favre.’

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good to see everyone on here.

We need this win big time, fellas!

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

good return. .

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Too Lazy to Google

I missed what the game temp was….

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think its 6

with a -8 wind chill

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

5 degrees with -13 windchills

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

false start!

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Shimmy

I hate when Driver does that.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

As do I

That said, I want to see it a lot this evening.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not married (or even dating)...

but Christ it feels like I’m cheating on my wife right now.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good thing about Mondays....

my wife has a few shows she loves to watch. So I don’t feel to bad for watching football on Monday.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i guess the packers have already abandoned the run

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I like your saying about voorhees.

Can’t wait til the new friday movie.

Valentines day.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I writer on kfan.com wrote it in an article, and i could stop laughing when i read it

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Cheating

Lol! Yesterday at the bar, the Packers fan girl brought in cookies and peanut butter fudge for the regulars (which includes me).

That was kind of like a primer for what I’m having to do now.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Lucky

My bartender is a Bears fan. I think she put vegetable oil in my bourbon.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Piss and Grass stains.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Correction

They got 1 first down when Driver did the shimmy.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice

Three and out for Chicago on their first drive.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice stop

Three and out for the bears.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Huddle

The Bears break the huddle now with more urgency than the Vikes did yesterday in the 4th quarter.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

That’s how you have to view this.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Urlacher

always reminded me of Kane.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man

Driver was open there.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Driver had a step. Too bad Rodgers couldn’t connect on that one.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that would have helped out cause

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They sure

are passing a lot. Didn’t Ryan Grant go berserk on them a few weeks ago.

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

watching Rodgers is terrible… rooting for him is worse

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

whatever happened to the “dominate” packers defense from last season?

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hester

He doesn’t seem to be nearly as scary as he once was. Has getting more involved in the offense hurt is return ability?

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You'd have to think so

He hasn’t had a return for a TD all year, and isn’t even used on kick returns any more.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I don't get...

do you really need to practice that skill that often? It seems like guys either have it or they don’t with regards to reading the kick coverage and following blocks properly.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if the jets dont make the playoffs what do the pack get for favre?

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Cheaters!

Someone on ESPN reads the Daily Norseman!

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Commenters

They started talking about Hester and returning kicks right after we posted. :)

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A FG or two

might win this game. Gonna be hard generating consistent drives of any distance.

by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 22, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The

bears can’t do anything on offense

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good call by the refs

didn’t touch Blackmon.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Close

Wow, that was close. Returner tried to get out of the way of the punt and it missed him by about an inch.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

typical bears fans… cant even fit in their seats

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow they took everything from the bears on that one, the ball and the nice spot

by thewild_viking_twins on Dec 22, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ref

His ears must be cold. I want to flick them.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Feel free to challenge, Lovie

There’s nothing that’s going to show that Blackmon touched that ball.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t look like it hit, but who the hell knows.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Lovie always gives me hope that the bears can lose any game

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rotation

That’s amazing – the ball rotating over the returners foot is like a high-jumper going over the bar. If the rotation was off, it would’ve hit his foot for sure.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I saw that too... very lucky bounce

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It stands

Tough titty Chicago!

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Call Stands

Good call. No way that was indisputable. Close, Pack.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They

gotta make the Bears pay for being so aggressive by hitting Jennings over the top.

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rodgers

He throws a damn good spiral on the run. Barehanded in this wx. Props.

2 1st downs for the Pack.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Import

Hey – that was a cute Bears fan!

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damnit

Tip and a pick

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

when did the pack offense go to complete crap?

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

First quarter done

Scoreless game. Packers have pretty well outplayed the Bears thus far, save for the trademarked Bears Lucky-Ass Bounce.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good D

Good job to get Orton on that play, chasing from behind.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice of the Bears

To help the Pack out a bit there.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice job by Rodgers

Man. . .it’s almost a shame he’s a Packer. I’d have a hard time hating him if he wasn’t.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Yeah – their collapse isn’t his fault. He handled all that mess well, too.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Big 3rd and 2 here

Shame the Pack’s running game is squat thus far. Would be great if they could pick this up.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

FAKE PUNT!

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Buuuuut

That one was awesome.

by steezah on Dec 22, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow… what a call

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great

call. They really don’t have anything to lose.

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man. . .

How do you NOT notice that, hey, the Packers put a QB in there as their up man?

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

what gives?

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Pack Fake Punt

It was like 4th & 2 from the Bears 40 or something. Fake punt, first down, Pack.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Never weird

To say “Go Vikes” around these parts.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Meaning...

Constantly cheering for the Pack.

I know we need it but I feel funky, y’know.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry

In a couple of hours, everything will be back to normal.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

skol vikings

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i was starting to feel a little to much green and yellow

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

3rd and 4 for the Pack

At the Chicago 7.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS!

Rodgers to Jennings for 7 yards and the score!

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hahahah. . yes!

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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's so weird cheering for the Pack for two reasons

1) Obviously for the Vikings purposes
2) Need Crosby to get 5 points to make my Fantasy Football Superbowl

Even though those are two good reasons, it still feels so wrong…

by Skol Vikes on Dec 22, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, you still need 4 points

Let’s hope he gets them via four more extra points.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Packers scoring drive

91 yards, 14 plays, 7:37 taken off the clock.

Packers 7, Bears 0, 6:21 left until halftime.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's All Relative

I was going to say the Packers offense looked good on that drive, but then I remembered they’re playing the Bears.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rivalry

Who do Packer fans generally hate more – the Vikes or Bears? I know the Bear rivalry is older…

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Down here in southern Wisconsin

Both sides seem to hate the Vikings much more than each other. I think it must be the fact that there aren’t as many Vikings fans down here for them to face.

by cheaptoy on Dec 22, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

DAMNIT

the Packers Special teams looks like our special teams for christs sake

by Tony_O on Dec 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Was

that the Vikings special teams i just saw

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Holy Cow

Nice kick return by Manning. He carried that dude for about 25 yards.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

That was a nice return.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, that didn't last long

Pack defense needs to come up big now.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

they never do though.

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

by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i’ll take that back now, lol.

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

by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah really.

They just scored. Now their on the 12.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

f*ckin aye!

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

by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dang!

Would have been nice for the Pack to come down with that deflection.

Good for them to hold Chicago to 3, though.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Field goal coming.

Well, at least they held them from a TD.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bullet

Orton just threw a friggin bullet that went off Hester’s hands.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Solid Gould

16 yards in 5 plays for the Bears, commencing in a 31-yard field goal for Robbie Gould.

Packers 7, Bears 3, 4:06 left before halftime.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I've

seen that Nissan commercial like 3000 times already

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow. . .awful kick by the Bears

Up man takes it, and the Packers are just over their own 40.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gonzo,

Again thank you for making a kickass Viking site. I’m trying to get my friend from work on here. There is some much more you can get your fix on than over at Vikings.com.

by vikingfiend on Dec 22, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

Man, Driver. . .had the step and everything.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Love to have that one back

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And now Driver hurt

Could have done without that

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice Throw

That was a good call – going deep on play action 1st down. I wonder if Chilly is watching? Vikes should do a lot more play action.

Driver laying out for that ball looks like it hurt. Like diving on cement.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And

now he’s injured

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He

got killed again

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jeebus

Grant just got himself killified.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hit

Meh – that wasn’t that great a hit – he was falling down!

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn Rodgers looks good in the pocket...

Not looking forward to dealing with that in the future.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Pass

Damn, Rodgers just threw another bullet for 20 yards.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anybody

know what Berrian’s injury status is?

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kornhole

At least Kornheiser knows all of his talk about Favre is annoying.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Shocker of the night...

Kornheiser just discussed Favre again.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn shame I'm out of SoCo

My liver would be working overtime if I were playing the Tony Kornheiser drinking game.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta tell you that if the Pack

can get six here this one might be over.

by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 22, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Mike Brown hurt for Chicago

That’s pretty big if it’s anything serious.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No way that's grounding...

Humphrey was standing right there

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think if we played the Tony Kornheiser drinking game tonight

We Would be diagnosed with alcohol Poisoning by fricken halftime.

by Tony_O on Dec 22, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Driver back on the field

That’s a plus for the Packers.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TD PACKERS

RYAN GRANT!!!!!!!

by Tony_O on Dec 22, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS!

Rodgers to Ryan Grant on the screen for 17 yards and the touchdown!

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

about time Rant laid a hit on someone

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Grant i mean

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Packers' scoring drive

58 yards in 6 plays, taking 3:02 off the clock.

Crosby hits the extra point, and it’s Packers 14, Bears 3 with 1:04 left before halftime.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

oh no!!! what happened to peanut?

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Play Call

That screen was a good play call. Bears were definitely not looking for it, and their crappy tackling didn’t help.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man, kick it away from Manning, sure. . .

But don’t kick the damn thing out of bounds!

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I really don't think one big return

merits kicking away from Danieal Manning.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YES

Review it! Not a catch!

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Hester totally trapped that ball

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Berrian Status

From the Strib: Childress said wide receiver Bernard Berrian had an MRI on his left ankle Monday and the injury doesn’t appear to be serious. Berrian rolled his ankle in the third quarter but was able to return.

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it does

Since the catch never happened, the false start afterwards never happened, either.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

DAMN

Collins had the pick!

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dang!

Man, Collins, hold onto that ball!

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, the first half

Has gone the way we want it to.

Can the Packers put together another half like this?

Packers 14, Bears 3 at halftime.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think this one is over barring the Pukers

just being careless with the football. The Bears receivers don’t scare anyone much less a still decent secondary of the Packers. Keep running right at them in the second half.

by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 22, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

our thread has more comments than the bears and packers sites combined

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That

shows how much better fans we are.

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

funny

i wonder where we rank from all the sites?

by vikedawg on Dec 22, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

So far so good for the Green and Gold. If the defense keeps playing this way, this might be one awesome nite. Ready to drink er up.

by tyr on Dec 22, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Watching the halftime show

I gotta wonder. . .is Carolina the first team in history to have a game where they ran for 300 yards and a game where they gave up 300 yards rushing?

In back-to-back weeks, no less?

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Vikings Talk for a Sec...

Any QB coaches out there? Head over to the StarTrib Vikings page and look at the pic in the header of TJ loading up to throw. The ball is pointed 180 degrees from the direction he’s going to throw it.

How bad of a form is that? Does that effect his accuracy, or is it like a sidearm pitched in the Majors – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it…

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That is actually proper form for that point in the motion

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thx

Guess that explains why I can’t chuck it more than 30 yards. :)

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/colts/2007-02-01-manning-cover_x.htm
this is a pic of Manning at the same point in his motion

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else..

hoping that at least Forte does a lot better in the second half? I want the Bears to lose, but I need some more fantasy points out of that guy. Not too many points, but something more than what he has gotten so far.

by vikingfuture8816 on Dec 22, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

1 Half To Go....Which Video Will I post to end the game

We are the Champions….Or ….Throwing it all away by Phil Collins…..The Packers will Decide that Poll

by Tony_O on Dec 22, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Another Coaching Question

From the Strib AV blog: – Childress supported Darren Sharper’s decision to try and pick up the ball on a fumble in the end zone rather than fall on it. Childress said he wants players to be aggressive and they work and "scoop and score" drills in practice.

What’s the deal? I thought ‘fall on the ball’ was football 101. I guess I’ve been wrong to think that….?

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 22, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

At the time I was really pissed about him not falling on it...

But he did have a wide open field to run the distance if he picked it up, and he had about a half-second to decide. Imagine the momentum shift if we tie it up on a fumble return there. We might have won by two TDs

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just remembered

Hey guys, I just remembered about the game thread tonight, so I went over to the Bears site (WCG) and they had 97 posts, then the Bears site (APC) had 161 posts, and Gonzo’s Daily Norseman 279, more than the the other two combined! Awesome baby!

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by Luft Krigare on Dec 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Of course

Some fluke shit has to happen to let the Bears back in it. Why doesn’t this shit happen for us?

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yep. . .another patented lucky bounce

For Chicago.

Lord knows their offense isn’t doing anything.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

How is Blackmon that far away from the ball?

Get up there and catch the damn thing!

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

nice start to the second half

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not good, could be a disasterous momentum changer.

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by Luft Krigare on Dec 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

From the Bernard Berrian playbook

AHHHHHH QUIT GIVING IT TO THEM!!!

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys, I'm live blogging the game at my website in case you want to join....

The Bears look terrible.

Ron Turner has been great for the Vikings and Packers tonight.

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

by SSreporters on Dec 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Touchdown, Bears

Man, Olsen couldn’t have been more wide open.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Some

lucky bears stuff AGAIN.

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

your starting cornerback cant cover a tightend… really?

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by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bears lucky-ass scoring drive

27 yards in 5 plays, taking 2:04 off the clock.

Now the Packers can do what they’ve been doing all game. . .ripping the Chicago defense.

Packers 14, Bears 10, 10:59 left in the third quarter.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

So...

One team is completely dominating but has bad turnovers to keep the other team in good shape? Never seen that happen before.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yup,

we viking fans would never know about that

by All Day, All Night on Dec 22, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Bears' 2 scoring drives tonight

16 yards (FG after the Rodgers INT)
27 yards (TD after the special teams snafu)

So, if the Packers can make the Bears go longer than about 30 yards to score from here on out, they should be okay.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Who do the Packers think they are?

If I wanted to see a team dominating the game but continuously giving their opponent a short field, I’d watch a replay of yesterday’s game.

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Mike Brown out for the game

Bears playing a rookie at safety.

I hope Greg Jennings is smiling like hell somewhere.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What's more certain?

Tony Kornheiser mentioning Brett Favre 50 times in games he has nothing to do with, or Mike Brown missing time with an injury? I’d say it’s a push.

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Probably a push..

But I’d take the odds of those two over the odds of the sun coming up tomorrow.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Big third down here

Packers looking at a 3rd and 13 from their own 27 when we come back from commercial.

Packers 14, Bears 10, 8:03 left in the third quarter.

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else get that sick empty feeling

that Hester is gonna bust one at some point? Just to give Kornheiser a Favre-like chubby?

by TEXVIKE on Dec 22, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Now, now

No wishing death on people.

Laryngitis, perhaps, but not death. (-:

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by Gonzo on Dec 22, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How can someone be entertaining on one show and so terrible on another?

I actually like Tony on PTI, but he’s almost getting to Madden levels of annoyance on MNF.

by ericj69 on Dec 22, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Kornheiser is Worse than Madden

and Madden is Pretty Damn Annoying.

by Tony_O on Dec 22, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he is great on PTI, but adds is terrible during games

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 22, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tony
Is wishful thinking. I would rather I have Bryant Gumbel announcing right now.

by tyr on Dec 22, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs