Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have Extra Football
by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 3:21 PM CST
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PrintIt wasn't necessarily pretty, and it wasn't always fun to watch. . .but by God. . .
THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS ARE THE 2008 NFC NORTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS!!
And they earned it by going out and doing what they needed to do. They didn't "back in," and they didn't wait for Chicago to lose (even though it was pretty nice that they did). . .nope, they won their game, and they got into the post-season.
Celebrate everything right here, and keep an eye on the Eagles and the Cowboys if you can. Thanks to Chicago's loss to the Texans and Tampa's inexplicable loss to Oakland, our playoff opponent for next weekend is going to be the winner of the game that's going on in Philadelphia right now.
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one’s tough. I’d probably lean towards playing Dallas though
by All Day, All Night on Dec 28, 2008 3:29 PM CST reply actions
Both teams are really tough. I’d love to see the Vikes whoop up on the Cowboys though.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 28, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions
Give me the Eagles!
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Any time we can "BEAT" on the Cowboys is fine with me...
I’m still looking for revenge for the 1975 Hail Mary
Cowboys please...
McNabb could pick apart our secondary
We have no one to spy Westbrook adequately
Jim Johnson’s defense would make T-Jack poop his pants
Tony Romo is a big mistake waiting to happen
TO and Roy Williams drop more passes than they catch
THE COWBOYS COACH IS WADE PHILLIPS
Enough said…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
that my friend
might never happen. Our fat man has lost a game or two for us. Though on the other hand, Childress has done the same for you
Who wants to play Leapfrog with Trent?
Alright, I have nowhere else to post this so...
I just saw McNabb execute an amazing play where he scrambled, and while scrambling directed Buckhalter to an open spot, and threw a perfect pass to Buckhalter, who then ran an extra 40 yards or so for a huge gain. That is what I hope for Tarvaris to become, someone who can not only scramble, but set up/improvise passes while on the run to create big plays. He can pass for big gains, and he can scramble for big gains, but if he can do both… then he would become a true dual threat at QB.
By the way, I’d rather face the Eagles. The Cowboys might self-destruct, or the star power might play up to it’s potential and win the game. Plus we’d have that mentor(known for his horrible coaching gaffes) vs. pupil(also known for his horrible coaching gaffes) storyline. Although it would be nice to beat down on he Cowboys.
In AP I trust
by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 4:02 PM CST reply actions
I'm torn
I want the Eags to win since I’m from Philly and I hate the ‘Boys. But if that’s the case I’ve got two of my favorite teams playing next week.
But if the ’Boys win, I get to watch Romo fail for the third straight time in the playoffs. AND mock my co-worker from Texas.
So… go ’Boys!
Dallas got 8 sacks in a game recently, against a Giants O-line that has been solid this season. I hate to imagine what they could do to our O-line. Give me the Iggles.
and they got none from the Eagles
while the eagles got to Romo for 5 sacks, 2 FF and an INT. While I truely think T-Jax has a lot more potential then Homo will ever have, he has yet to fully develop. Man, i wish i just didnt jinx us and T-Jax will throw for like 300+ and run for 2 touchdowns.
Who wants to play Leapfrog with Trent?
Congrats to Adrian Peterson, btw, for snatching the League’s Leading Rusher title this season! Hurrah!
Nope
Peterson – 1,760 yards
Turner – 1,699 yards
According to my math, anyway.
Peterson had 1,657 yards coming into today and ran for 103. Turner had 1,491 yards coming into today, and ran for 208.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
Looks like we're getting the Eagles
If this holds up.
The Cowboys look terrible, and Terrell Owens is in full meltdown mode.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 4:35 PM CST reply actions
Just about to post the same thing Gonzo...
We might be in trouble. I really wanted the Cowboys, but…as usual…Romo and Wade Phillips are choking.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Too bad...
his dad already took the nickname BUM, because it would be perfect for Wade.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Can we trade down?
I’d rather have a revenge game against the Falcons than play the Eagles next week…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
um so i guess were playing the eagles next week
its 34-3 right now in the 3rd quarter
everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!
Well
I think Chilly and the boys can start game planning for Philly next week. The Cowboy look very cooked.
I should point out
That that double pass improv sandlot play from Romo to Witten to TO was pretty much awesome, though.
wow im changing the channel to the fins-jets game
im hopeing the dolphins win, have mad respect for brett favre, but i cant stand the jets
everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!
"The coaching staff is in place"
Say that again Jerry Jones, you smug prick. I hate that we’re getting the Eagles next week, but I love to see that asshole suffer!!!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I would love...
to be a journo in the Cowboys locker room tonight. Just so my first question could be, “So, is the coaching staff still in place?”
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
i would go straight up to TO and hand him a tissue
hate that stupid little cry baby
everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!
Man, for all the talk we heard this week
About the Vikings’ potentially “choking” or “melting down”. . .man, I haven’t seen a team perform this badly in a “win and you’re in” scenario since. . .damn, ever.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 5:36 PM CST reply actions
AMERICA'S TEAM should now be AMERICA'S CHOKERS
everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!
Hey guys
Great win over our practice squad today… I will enjoy watching the mediocre Eggles beat you next week
You play to win the game!
wow!
the eagles scare the crap out of me. of all the weeks to win a game, oakland screwed us out of playing a beat down tampa team. chilly better get his shit together this week. if we come out flat and unprepared like we did against the giants the eagles will trash us. but we are in and anything can happen in the playoffs. SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!!!
wyohonky
Pass Protection
Childress and Bevell must do a better job scheming the pass protection against the Eagles (they went nuts on Romo).
Two weeks in a row T-Jack has had people in his face all day. They didn’t double the sack leader late last week and allowed Giant defenders free runs right up the middle all day today. Several of TJacks passes/ completions today were under pressure, a couple of which looked horrible.
I expect to see a lot of screen/ draw on any down next week.
The Vikings will need a much better performance up front on both sides of the ball for a playoff win. Go Vikes!
Congratulations, guys
You’re a team I definitely don’t want to have to face again in the playoffs, but I’ll be damned if you didn’t take care of business in a big way.
Best of luck to you!
Congrats...
to our fellow blogger (can’t recall who it was) that won his bet on a jersey from his New York Jets fan boss. Let us know what number you chose. SKOL!
Eagles It Is
I’m worried about what the Vikes D can do against a scrambling QB. I’d much rather have faced Dallas (as much as I can’t stand Dallas).
Hopefully we’ll have Phat Pat back, and better game planning (HA!!! I can hope, though)
Good Things
1) How stoked am I that we only had 2 penalties today? Very!
2) Before the Childress Prevent Offense came into play – that 3rd and 8 conversion to BB @ the 2 minute warning was H.U.G.E. The “usual” Vikes don’t make that play.
GO VIKES!
Just a thought...
Wasn’t Childress Reid’s offensive coordinator in Philly before coming to the Vikes? I wonder if that will affect the way the game is played at all.
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He was…but its a bit of a red herring……Reid has been calling the plays in philly since god knows when if i’m not mistaken. So Chilly’s job was more analyze the opposing D and give suggestions type of a role.
What Reid knows about chilly: he can analyze defenses and attack.
What Chilly knows about Reid: his favorite plays and tendencies
Advantage Chilly
Eagles fan here
I’d have to disagree (I freely admit I am biased here), but the problem is everyone knows Andy Reid’s tendencies. He loves to throw the football. The question is: can your secondary stop us? As for us, we might know some of your offensive tendencies, but I know nothing about your defense.
It’ll be a good game I think.
i know that as long as AD takes care of the ball and T-jack takes care of the ball no one will stop us. Mcnabb meet Jared… Hey lets put him on the left side next week because you know they are gonna bootleg like crazy to that side to negate the rush of JA but if he comes out on the side then what
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