The Second Season Kicks Off Today!
by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 12:00 PM CST
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Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings, Jan 4, 2009 3:30 PM CST
| PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (9-6-1) |
ROUND 1 (FIGHT!) |
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (10-6) |
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| Date: | January 4, 2009 |
Location: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Time: | 3:30 P.M. CST | Stadium: | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| TV: | FOX |
Know Thy Enemy: | Bleeding Green Nation |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Vikings 22, Eagles 19 |
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| Final Score: | Eagles 26, Vikings 14 |
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Well, this is it, folks. . .the moment that we've been waiting for since 2005 (or 2001, if you're talking strictly about home playoff games). The Beloved Purple will be taking the field in January for the first time in the Daily Norseman era to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, who many experts have already pegged to move on to next week's divisional playoffs.
Surprisingly, on a personal level, I'm way, WAY less nervous about the Vikings this weekend than I was last weekend. That doesn't mean that I'm expecting them to go out and just roll the Eagles this afternoon (though I am picking them, naturally), but I'm much more optimistic now that they're in the post-season than I was when their January fate was still in doubt.
That said, I expect today's game to be quite a nail-biter. The Eagles are a good, if fairly inconsistent, football team. I don't think they're as good as they looked in their 44-6 pasting of the Cowboys last weekend, but I don't think they're as bad as they looked in their 10-3 loss at Washington the previous week, either. They fall somewhere in between. . .much like the Vikings do.
The Vikings have two very obvious keys in this game, one on offense and one on defense. Offensively, Adrian Peterson needs to hold on to the damn football, and Tarvaris Jackson has to not make costly decisions in the face of the blitzes he's going to be seeing from Philly this afternoon. If the Vikings can go through this game with no more than one turnover, they should be able to win. The Eagles thrive on turnovers and pressure, and the Vikings really need to consider throwing in some screens and swing passes early in the proceedings in order to negate that a bit.
The defensive key is even more simple. . .contain Brian Westbrook. The Eagles' receivers are, for the most part, not particularly scary, but Westbrook's versatility makes him a real monster and the one guy that the Vikings really need to key on. Note how the key is not stopping Westbrook, because it's very rare for him to be completely stopped, but containing him and/or slowing him down is something that this Vikings' defense is capable of doing, in my opinion.
We're about 3 1/2 hours away from game time, ladies and gentlemen. Sit back, relax, grab your beverage of choice, check out the early game, and discuss all the playoff action right here.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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SKOLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets Whip that Eagle Ass today!
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Erection
I woke up with one today and expect it to remain right through the game.
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 12:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I’m freakin’ excited…what can I say?
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with Gonzo's analysis 100%
especially with respect to ball protection and containing Westbrook. Leber and Greenway really have to mind their contain lanes and not ove pursue. And throw the damn ball more on first down Chili!! 60% runs on the best throwing down in the game is way too predictable.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 12:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"Experts"
Remember when all the “experts” unanimously picked Green Bay the last time we saw the playoffs? This is what those experts ended up with:
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 12:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Instant Classic! Just need the $10,000 check for good measure.
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cant Forget the Constant Joe Buck Bitching
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a DISGUSTING act by Randy Moss, bwahahahaha
No, that was schadenfreude, bitches. I still piss myself from laughing whenever I see that clip.
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by MilCardFan on Jan 4, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
check?????
oh no “Straight cash homy”
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
“Ten thousand dollars? What the hell’s ten thousand dollars to me, I’m Randy Moss.”
by Frost on Jan 4, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Disgusting!
Joe Buck is such a buckhead. I never liked him before that comment and even less afterwards.
I agree with Gonzo about the turnovers. If we don’t give the ball to the Eagles, we have a good chance of winning. And Jackson better be ready for constant pressure. For that matter, Childress better have him ready for constant pressure. That’s right Childress, you have to have an actual gameplan this week.
Just win Vikings.
by Bodysuit Man on Jan 4, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One of my favorite Vikings moments ever!
Vikes roll over GB, Moss moons Lambeau, and Joe Buck cries all afternoon.
That was a good day.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i liked moss talking to the fans better
“look at the mother 3$Q%$ scoreboard”
I have it saved someplace
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cris Carter changed his tune day on Countdown and picked the Vikings. TJ looked at him like he had seen a ghost.
Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
by SDviking on Jan 4, 2009 12:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under on Joe Buck Bringing up the Mooning today
What would you guys set it at?
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 12:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Also on bringing up the Favre retirement/keep playing decision. Buck will probably tie Favre in with McNabb somehow with his out-of-this-world logic.
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pshyced!
I’m so excited for this game – I broke down and bought tickets!! This way I get to see ‘Almighty McNabb’ knocked on his ass LIVE!! Skol Vikings!! I can barely stand the waiting!!!
by Vikesgal on Jan 4, 2009 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nerves
I’ve been nervous all week about this game, because of the end-of-it-all-ness in the playoffs, but I agree, I was way more nervous about last week. I think the combination of the fact that the Vikings might not be playing this week, coupled with a loss meaning a possible playoff berth for the hated Bears made things a whole lot more tense.
Skol Vikings. The beer will flow once its gametime.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 12:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You're exactly right, Tony_O
Although that’s a better Aikman response than “You know Joe, I can’t remember…”
Anyways, I have no idea what to expect from this game – Vikings could win by 20 or lose by 20 and it wouldn’t surprise me either way. I’m hoping for the victory of course, and you never know, remember what happened last year to the team with the maligned QB, coach and a good pass rush???
by MSA on Jan 4, 2009 12:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Somehow, I don't feel good about this game.
Childress with TJax beating McNabb and Reid? Only if McNabb is sacked a handful of times.
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by PJS on Jan 4, 2009 12:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just Got Done with my Pre-Game Madden Simulation
Whoever wins that game always wins the Real game…
Final Score was
Vikings 23
Eagles 20
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 12:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Reffing crew that Reffed the Vikings-Lions game @ Metrodome
and gave us that Generous PI penalty.
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 1:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
10-6
I’m not trying to be annoying but the Vikings were 10-6 not 9-6
also, Chris carter picked us for maybe the first time all year
SKOLL
by brooksbollinger9 on Jan 4, 2009 1:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gonzo...
He’s talking about on the grid table where you have the two logos and score prediction – it says Minnesota Vikings 9-6
by mjmrad on Jan 4, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
I copied and pasted last week’s box in there and just changed a couple of things. Must have forgotten to change the Vikings record.
The error will be changed momentarily!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sit Back & Chill
Even if the Vikes lose, hey we made the postseason, the Bears didn’t, neither did the Packers, and AD will get some rest. Anyone worried about all the carries he’s had this season? I pray #28 comes back strong next season!
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 1:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pretty tough to sit back and chill
This is the reason we play the whole season. It’s win or go home from here on out and most of us want to watch Vikings football for as long as possible. I cheer for the Vikings all season long, with a close eye on every other meaningful NFC game to cheer for the other teams that could help the Vikes. Now, the only one we need to cheer for is US…..nothing else matters right now.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldnt mind
seeing a little more 29 in the mix. He’s a solid player, plus using him more would keep AP fresh.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I had hoped that the mix of carries for Peterson and Taylor this year would be closer to 60/40, or maybe even 70/30.
It’s actually been closer to 80/20, which is a shame because Taylor is great and has been vastly underused.
I don’t want Peterson to turn into another Earl Campbell, quite frankly.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Vikings Inactives...Pat Willams in a No Go!
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pat Williams, Ray Edwards, John David Booty, Darius Reynaud, Garrett Mills, Letroy Guion, Dontarius Thomas, and Marcus Johnson.
Eagles Inactives: Lorenzo Booker, linebacker Joe Mays, defensive end Bryan Smith, tackle Chris Patrick, offensive guard Shawn Andrews, tight end L.J. Smith and defensive end Victor Abiamiri
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That hurts
Westbrook is no joke. Our backups have to step up.
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You got to be kidding! No Phat Pat!!!!
That will hurt if pat is out!
by LAWDAWG on Jan 4, 2009 2:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Inactives for Both Teams
Philadelphia
DE Victor Abiamiri
G Shawn Andrews
RB Lorenzo Booker
LB Joe Mays
T Chris Patrick
DE Bryan Smith
TE L.J. Smith
L.J. Smith being out could be big for us, but we’ll have to watch the other Philly TEs anyway.
Minnesota
QB John David Booty (#3 QB)
DE Ray Edwards
DT Letroy Guion
OL Marcus Johnson
TE Garrett Mills
WR Darius Reynaud
LB Dontarrious Thomas
DT Pat Williams
Yep, no Phat Pat today. Here’s hoping Andy Reid forgets to run the football again.
And Tony_O beats me to the inactives as I’m typing the list. . .damn it! (-:
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 2:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We wont need him anyway!
I figure when we get that large lead they wont be runnin and we will be dumping Mcnabb on his fat a@@!!!! Allen 3 1/2 sacks KW 2!!!!
by LAWDAWG on Jan 4, 2009 2:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Without Pat williams, we not only lose some run stuffing, but we lose a pass rush too, for some reason.
by Frost on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
IM PSYCHED FOR THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO ELSE IS??
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Less than an hour to kickoff
Man, can we just fast-forward to game time already?
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 2:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/
Here’s a eagles site…so far…no comments on their open thread….might be kinda fun to see what they’re saying throughout the game.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 2:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No Comments eh??
Maybe they know the outcome coming and are hiding!
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
careful Tony,
let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 2:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i'm hoping
that the Dolphins have taken all the bad football mojo today.
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 2:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no doubt
let’s just hope the vikings can play a clean game and that they’ll make smart decisions. If I see another bonehead STer grab the ball and pull it into the endzone on a punt dropped beautifully at the one…I’m gonna go crazy.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 2:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
another pre game treat
www.kfan.com click on listen live and you can hear pre-game from KFAN.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 2:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Trivia
Who was the 12th man on the field when we screwed up the fake field goal the last time we played the Eagles in the playoffs?
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 2:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't it Moss?
Or was it one of the O-linemen?
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No Moss was the guy who would’ve caught the guaranteed TD. He had to get off the field at the last second and Frerrotte had no one to throw to.
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
PS
For the record I don’t know who it was. I remember Tice called someone out for it and I’m pretty sure it was an O-lineman but I was hoping someone would be able to answer.
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
Without seeing the video again, I’m not sure who it was.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 2:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Defensive Coordinators
How come we lose our d-coordinator every year but Jim Johnson stays with Philly year after year? I guarantee we hear the commentators talk about how much of a genius he is this whole game.
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and then we gotta watch him lick his lips every 2-3 seconds….ish
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it is better to lose them this way
for how long did we have the revolving door cuz they kept getting shit canned?
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because I don't think Johnson's all that interested
in being a head coach.
To watch the ESPN pregame show you’d have thought McNabb was the Second Coming or something instead of a very inconsistent qb on a very inconsistent team. Kinda like the Vikings.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
From An Eagles Fan
Hey everybody, we’ve been doing some jawing back and forth so far this week, but I wanted to wish you guys the best of luck – not in winning the game of course – but so that no one gets injured in what should be a fantastic game. Win or lose, Eagles or Vikings, you guys have been great to talk with, sometimes about the game and sometimes not so much. But anyway, enjoy the game!
Go Eagles!
by thwalls on Jan 4, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Same to you man.
Good to see some class exhibited on the internet which is the exception and not the rule.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I’m out in Leesburg, VA – you commute into DC too?
by thwalls on Jan 4, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ballston
Bad cold has confined at home today instead of at the Viking fan club in Crystal City.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mind if a neutral party joins you guys?
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Heck no!
Everyone’s invited to hang out here!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All righty
Three good games (Well, SD/IND sucked, but I’m bit biased) and I expect much of the same today.
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome Man...We'd be glad to have ya
I was a Neutral guy on the Cardinals blog..if i’m welcomed there…Welcome to the Purple Family me boy.
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck guys, but just a little pre-game humor from Walterfootball
Emmitt kept his word. No starter logged a single minute against the Broncos on Sunday. Despite that fact, New England still managed to win 28-0, thanks to backup Jeff Dugan’s four touchdown runs. Dugan ran 77 times for 86 yards, including the quartet of 1-yard scores.
“This is the proudest day of my life,” said offensive coordinator Brad Childress with a tear in his eye. "I’ve always dreamed of unleashing my ‘Jeff Dugan Package.’ It just goes to show that sometimes it’s better to get the backup fullback involved early and often, instead of the star quarterback and receivers.
Unfortunately, doctors would later rule that Dugan’s career could be over because of the fact that he received more carries today than in his entire tenure as a pro. Dugan tore both ACLs, MCLs, PCLs, labrums and pectoral muscles throughout the contest, yet Childress continued to utilize him.
“He’s a tough warrior,” Childress boasted. “I’m confident that he’ll be ready for practice on Wednesday.”
PLAYOFFS?!
by SSreporters on Jan 4, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It depends on how neutral you are
I see you asked the same question on the eagles’ site.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just a football fan looking to find good conversation
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well you've come to the right place
as long as you can get past some of us homers…you will fit in perfectly
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, no problems
All of us have a little homer in is.
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Geared up and READDDDYYYYY!!!!!!
A few Bud Lights, Hard hat, Jersey (of course 28), and vikes camo pants!…Ready for a good ol SKOL Vikes ass whooooping of the Eales!!!! Let’s Rock!!!!
by LAWDAWG on Jan 4, 2009 3:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Got it Better than you man...
My Jared Allen Jersey on…Under my AP Jersey…Vikings Had…Face Painted Purple and Gold…Vikings Pajama’s on…Vikings Socks…I’m Ready for war.!
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Johnson on Fox
Had an interesting little thing on Brian Westbrook and Adrian Peterson. . .and then he declared that if he had to choose one of the two, he’d take Peterson.
I don’t know if that means that he’s taking Minnesota to win or not. Guess we’ll find out in a couple of minutes.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If the Eagles are smart, they give it to Westbrook early and often
Even with a run D like the Vikings have, the Eagles do MUCH better when they actually try to run the ball. If they give up on it early, then they’ll be in a really bad spot.
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Howie Long and Terry Bradshaw..
…both said T-Jack throws a great deep ball. Am I missing something?
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TJack probably isn't the best public speaker(just heard him on KFAN)
but I guess we really don’t care about that….it’s all about what he does on the field for us.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not All though!!!
I have entire MAN Cave which is nothing but VIKES Country!!!! An entire basement dedicated to my 40 years of BLEEDING PURPLE!!!!!!
by LAWDAWG on Jan 4, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just a heads-up
But the game thread will, more than likely, be broken up by halves today. . .particularly considering that we’re not even to game time yet and we’re already approaching 100.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eagles Wide Reciever Greg Lews was Carted off the field during warm ups...SUCKS
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 3:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He’s our 5th or 6th WR. MOstly a special teams guy
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't make him any less of a bonehead
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by free7694 on Jan 4, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bonehead, really
Not at all, actually.
Sounds like he was a victim of the turf monster is all.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, now. . .
No cheering injuries for other teams. . .we’re better than that sort of thing.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True,
but if McNabb and Westbrook left the game early with “the squirts” would we complain?….no
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yeah
But that’s not an injury. That’s why it’s funny. (-:
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
word has it that Peyton Manning took a hike in San Diego today saying "The weather here is sweet"!
by Koller007 on Jan 4, 2009 3:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
*Prays to the football gods*
Please, let this be the year.
by Phenom507 on Jan 4, 2009 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
IF we have to hear about McNabb not knowing the rules one more time….I’m gonna freak out.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
F'in Fox
It took me ten freekin minutes to find a spot for my antennae to get Fox to come in properly. Curses.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder...
…what Onterrio “S.O.D.” Smith is doing right now.
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that's a name I haven't heard in a while
The Whizzinator…
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
south of madison?
I live in Verona and you?
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Edgerton
Used to work in Verona, at Epic, though. Also, Craig’s Cakes over there makes the best cake I have ever eaten.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can't argue about the cakes
what in the world would make you want to quti epic?
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In retrospect, I shouldn’t have. But I have a mechanical engineering degree, so it was rather wasted working there. I’ve got a good engineering job in Middleton, now, so its all good.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the best HD signals are now
broadcast free over the air…at least in larger cities.
by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ontarrio is vacationing in the Gaza strip telling everyone that he was the steal of the draft
by Koller007 on Jan 4, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering
what the ol’ Whizzinator was up to.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Eagles suck they tied with the Bengals.
All the Vikings have to do is don’t turn the ball over.
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This always gets me pumped up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyWXKeBsNk
Al Pacino “Inch by Inch” speech from Any Given Sunday
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 3:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer
that the iggles say hello to AD, our little friend
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Five minutes to go
Finally. . .let’s do this thing, damn it!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Joe Buck
This is exactly the type of game, and announcing crew, where I wish someone would have an optional “game only” sound option, where there is nothing but the sound that is inside the stadium.
I would pay for a service like that.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Or to get the local radio feed
Which would be even more awesome.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not much makes me fired “down” than the Frank’s Picks segment. I switched briefly to the CBS post game for that crap.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just Thought...
I’d stroll over and see what all the fuss was about….
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
See you all at halftime
Let’s FUCKIN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!!!!!!
GAME TIME!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And Curt Menefee just refered to himself as "Hot and sexy"
Um…
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well at least things are off to a good start… :/
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bradshaw picks Minnesota
Everyone else on Fox takes the Eagles.
Again, I don’t know if this is good or bad.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not the biggest Simmons fan
But that would fall into his “nobody believed in us” motivation.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lets prove those talking heads wrong!
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In Chili We Trust
(Did I just say that?)
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 3:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and 24 debuts next week
Awesome.
WHERE IS THE BOMB!? WHO DO YOU WORK FOR!?
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It was great
They’ve started to run out of ideas, and hearing what I know about this upcoming series, I don’t have faith. But the first few years of the show are outstanding.
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i heard it was
but i missed the first few episodes and then didn’t want to watch to catch up and i dont really watch much TV on DVD
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(shoots terrorist in knee cap)
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhh, mute.
Until kickoff, these putzes shal not spew forth from my tv speakers.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ready got the helmut and the braids all decked out it purple
plate of cheese and crackers next to me
gotta have the cheese here in cheeseland or the kick you out
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I’ve no cheese here today, but I am drinking beer so that should make up for the lack of cheese, no?
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
i don’t is it pabst?
how bout some kind of sausage for the grill
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
supposed to say I don’t know
and I have no beer so everyone I will need everyone else to step up their consumption for me
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its the ultimate embodiement of Southern Wisconsin: the homebrew. Unfortunately, though, no sausage either. Just beer and some leftover Christmas food while the fiancee is away in the Dells.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Leftover Christmas food?
Damn. . .Christmas was almost two weeks ago.
Here’s to you not getting food poisoning. (-:
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Strong Stomach
If I don’t see mold, its good enough to eat for me.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
as long as you make certain to finish it all you then are a cheesehead as well
try and spill it down the front of your shirt….
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so sick of hear about this lovefest for the Eagles Defense. Geeze. As if our’s isn’t any better.
by Frost on Jan 4, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
to the playoffs Jrred Allen. Now go and get that McNabb!!!!
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
by Delta Dave on Jan 4, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
opps
That was Jared
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by Delta Dave on Jan 4, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, Fox
The schedule says kickoff at 3:30. . .kick off the damn game already!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fox is at least better at getting the game started on time than NBC, at any rate. I have those Sunday night games that are scheduled at 7:15, but end up kicking off at frickin 7:40.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm…The bottom of the comments screen looks a little hosed. I better exit and re-enter.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Jan 4, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We all know that McNabb has terrible awareness.
Expect 20+ sacks from Jared Allen today.
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Will AD return any kickoffs?
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't bet on it
Unless it’s late and we’re behind and/or tied or something.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How many sacks on McNabb do you have predicted Gonzy?
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 4, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
time to turn off JOe Buck and turn on the Sirius radio for the local feed
by Koller007 on Jan 4, 2009 3:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dome seems plenty loud to me
Here’s hoping it stays that way!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
whenever I am at a game it seems that it could be so much louder people just look at me funny while I just hoot and holler
they are just as loud when we have the ball as when the other team does…..kind of weird
by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks plenty purple there
Not much green.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
lets do this
Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.
by IABerserker1 on Jan 4, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Vikings win toss and defer
Philly will get the ball first.
IT’S PLAYOFF TIME IN MINNESOTA!!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here we go...
SKOL!
*Futile to resist
You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 4, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Frampton comes alive!
Great special teams tackle to start the game.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No pictures, folks
They take up too much space.
Wait until we win. . .then take up all the space you want. (-:
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice pressure early by Robison
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.
by IABerserker1 on Jan 4, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Now we need to NOT give up the long 3rd.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Defense
Good start.
I think Robinson is going to play well today.
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
That would have been huge.
Nice play by McNabb there to get rid of that one.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
SHIT
Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.
by IABerserker1 on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
NO. HE’S SITTING OUT
Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.
by IABerserker1 on Jan 4, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Someone smacked McNabb on that one
Might have been big Kev.
Another 3rd down situation for the Vikings.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pass looks short to me
But, of course, I’m biased.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sweet. punt
Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.
by IABerserker1 on Jan 4, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was a first
But I am incorrect
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Vikings hold
In comes the Philly punt team.
Decent first defensive series for the Vikings.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
don’t fumble, berrian
Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.
by IABerserker1 on Jan 4, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was a bomb. Berrian should have let it bounce.
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
Not sure where Berrian could have gone forward there, but never like to see a guy go that far sideways.
Vikings 0, Eagles 0, 12:13 left in the first quarter. Vikings have 1st and 10 at their own 10.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i thought he might be able to turn the corner
but the iggles coverage was to disciplined
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Few things right off.
Vikings need to continue to get that type of pressure on McNabb. Good sequence even with the couple of firsts. Can’t go three and out here.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
almost block in back
I am suprised they did not call it
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Thousand Years of Oppression
By Amon Amarth.
Contains the line: “Save us oh lord, from the wrath of the norseman,”
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stream?
Anyone? And one that actually works…
by BennyKanin on Jan 4, 2009 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Try this one
http://www.justin.tv/boooobmilk
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You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 4, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hit was a little high
Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.
by IABerserker1 on Jan 4, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it me, or does Buck sound a little biased?
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Next you’ll tell me he’s an arrogant douche.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great Job Taylor!
I knew you were always better than AP!
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The draw actually works!
I believe that brings our total of successful draw plays this season to, what. . .3 or 4?
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Geez
There’s no freekin blocking here so far.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Johnson has licked his lips 348 times already.
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eagles are swarming! Play the draws & flats
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 3:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I bet screens and shovel passes would kill them.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, that one was short
Taylor didn’t get to the line. On comes the punt team.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so, the Eagles are stuffing the middle. Why do you keep running up the middle? Seriously, do more of those throws to the flats, Chester was wide open on that. More of those kinds of plays.
by Frost on Jan 4, 2009 3:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn it!
Damn it, damn it.
Hell, the Vikings could just as well have gone for it there. The field position would have been the same.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic!
No backside contain.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have confidence
In the D holding them to a FG attempt, though. They’ve been pretty good about that all year.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
I guess if enough people get chances at McNabb, they take him down eventually.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He might be old
But he has been escaping that shit his whole career, and the Vikings do have trouble with that sort of thing.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Should be a hold
And it is.
Now. . .push them back, or decline the penalty?
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Take the hold and back them up Chili.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 3:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's what I would have done
Akers is a pretty good kicker. He should be able to hit from 44.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would have declined
I fear the long 3rd down conversion.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good thing for non catching receivers…penalty though
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pressure on McNabb more than pressure on Jackson?
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 3:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
to see the D step up there and only give up the FG
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eagles take the early lead
Glad to see the Vikings hold them to a FG after the huge Jackson punt return.
Eagles’ drive goes 1 yard in 4 plays, taking 1:38 off the clock.
Eagles 3, Vikings 0, 6:44 left in the first quarter.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's tough, Special Teams directly responsible for 3 allowed
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Or, if you want to spin it positive
Defense directly responsible for keeping 4 more off the board.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
looks like the D is ready today..now we need the O to get on board
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t really understand declining that penalty there…
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, me either
I’d have faith in Akers from 44. . .from 54, not so much.
Then again, the Vikings tend to give up a lot of long 3rd down conversions, so there’s that to consider, too.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey it looks like you “don’t really understand anything” either! lol
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You Eagles fans don't really understand anything.
Go back to your own blog.
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on
Lets not get snippy unless provoked. That was a perfectly reasonable comment.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
The Eagles’ fans have been pretty damn good all week.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chester is going to need to have a big game
for the Vikings to win on those little flares and swings out of the backfield.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't that be sweet if Kluwe
knocked the ball losse from Jackson and ran back the fumble for a TD? And breaking 10 tackles in the process.
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 4, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Terrible Special Teams Play...
But Great Job by the Defense to stop the Eagles from getting a TD.
Either do I Jason…would have taken you guys out of field goal range..
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 3:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Live in Oz too
Very happy to report the game is live on Australian TV right now…monday morning. Go Vikes!
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 3:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jackson needs to get the pass game going, the Eagles are swarming the run right now!
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Really think Chilly should have accepted that penalty.
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by PJS on Jan 4, 2009 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Since it's Monday there
Tell me that the Vikings won so I can enjoy the game.
by SouthernNorseman on Jan 4, 2009 4:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Peterson shaken up
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 4:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nooo Adrian Nooo
Hopefully he just needs to catch his breath
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 4:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're
lucky, that was a fumble
by All Day, All Night on Jan 4, 2009 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AD is down
looked like he got bent bakcwards pretty roughly and his back might be hurting him. he walked of the field in some pain
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Please nothing serious.
Please please please please.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a forearm
Just looked like it bent him back a little bit.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AD looks to be OK...Thank goodness.
Looked Like Helmet to Helmet to me
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WALLOPED?
He didn’t even go down from that hit.
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 4:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dawkins sure did
I think Buck is just confused…
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch!
Brian Dawkins, meet Chester Taylor.
Chester Taylor, meet Brian Dawkins.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brian Dawkins is a dirty player.
Hitting people while they are on the ground…
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Taylor took a huge hit and kept on moving.
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 4:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
O-Line's doing a great job on this drive
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 4:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice job by Jackson there
He’s showing a lot of poise here thus far. Hopefully he can maintain it.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the receivers are wide open on the short routes
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 4:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I see Tahi in the backfield...
check down coming
by DBQViking on Jan 4, 2009 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice, time consuming drive we’re putting together. Lets finish it off!
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn, a good pass and a.p. is still running
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
I don’t know what the heck we were doing there. . .barely got that play off.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
What the hell happened there? That play was a direct result of communication issues on getting the play in.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We'll see if Kluwe can go for the coffin corner
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wishbone
Anyone else want to run it?
Jackson, Taylor, Peterson, and Tahi.
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i woudl prefer a pro set with taylor and AD
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That too.
I would have Taylor and Peterson in the backfield together all the time.
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Kluwe OB punt! That's our best coverage!
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man, Kluwe shanked that one
Not a good punt there, but still inside the 20.
The Eagles’ offense really hasn’t done much thus far. . .hopefully it will stay that way.
Eagles 3, Vikings 0, 2:36 left in the first quarter.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Was something wrong
With TJ headset? It looked like they couldnt get the play in
by DBQViking on Jan 4, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I feared a special teams meltdown worse than anything else today
DeSean almost did it earlier…
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
D-(picture of a fence)
Our D has looked nice so far. We’re going to have to rely on them for our big plays today I think
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
by Delta Dave on Jan 4, 2009 4:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
F'in Coors Light
I really have those commercials. They ruin perfectly good coaching meltdowns.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Some hard nosed defense being played today
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 4:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Never mind, not inside the 20
The refs reconvene during the break.
17 yards on the punt by Kluwe. Ugh.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
its ok
d just needs to put the hammer down
by Gregor22 on Jan 4, 2009 4:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF
why cant the bench get the play called?
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 4:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Someone get Motorola out there, there’s something wrong with the Vikings headsets. Leber was patting his helmet and shrugging his shoulders.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It seemed like Jackson might have been trouble hearing as well. He seemed to be pointing to his helment when he was walking off.
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sup Vikes fans
My teams been out for weeks now, so I’m rooting for the Vikes. So uh… you guys gonna win this or whut
by Ninjames on Jan 4, 2009 4:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is Chldress melting down?
To be honest I expected it, but not this early in the game.
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not Childress
it appears to be a technical issue.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Leber's helmet wasn't working properly
Sucks you have to burn a timeout for that.
Akers to come in for an attempt from about 50.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That Buckhalter run doesn't happen with Phat Pat in the game.
I don’t agree in the slightest that the game is getting ugly. It’s exactly what I expected. And Childress doesn’t call the defensive schemes.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Jan 4, 2009 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How come
We are the home team yet our headsets arn’t working
by SouthernNorseman on Jan 4, 2009 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He was dead in the water even if he caught, probably for a loss.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice commercial break there fox missed the play
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 4:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Akers makes another one
Akers hits from 51, and the Eagles extend their lead.
Philly drive went 42 yards in 6 plays, taking 2:38 off the clock, and that ends the first quarter.
Eagles 6, Vikings 0, one quarter of play in the books.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AD time
time for a nice long bulldozer drive with AD leading the way
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just need the lead
our D is playing well out there today.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we’ve been moving the ball, just need to finish the drives
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
O has looked decent
As long as we held them to three we are still only behind by one score
by SouthernNorseman on Jan 4, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Two Big Plays
equalling to only 6 points is pretty good for the D.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone needs a working feed
here´s one:
http://www.channelsurfing.net/watch-ustream.php?w=212496
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You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 4, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hard to do when the receivers are all blocking, though.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
damn, they brought everybody on that one
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
blocking
even tho they are blitzing…dont look like we are blocking well any ways
by Gregor22 on Jan 4, 2009 4:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
El Sid!
Hey, everybody, it’s Sidney Rice!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice completion,
now we have to make it count!
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You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 4, 2009 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Took the shot deep, at least
But not a great throw by T-Jack there.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, Allison does his job
Drawing pass interference penalties.
Vikings keep the ball!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good Call
I was screaming for it anyway.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And it looked even better on the replay.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a good call
Brown got there early and knocked Allison off his route while the ball was in the air. Can’t do that.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
Asante Samuel down for Philly.
That’s a big loss for him if he can’t continue.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
*For them
My bad.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But it would still be bad for him haha
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
td come on guys
A td here would be so nice…SAMUEL IS DOWN…..good or bad guys ;)
by Gregor22 on Jan 4, 2009 4:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not a good thing Samuel is injured, but he is a great cornerback.
We might be able to get more completions.
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 4:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Time to strategerize
I say Chet off tackle left. Get in behind those big mofos over there and get 2.5.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
all i want for my birthday is a td..my bday aint till the 31st tho…think i can get it early?
by Gregor22 on Jan 4, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Id be happy with another First
keep marching
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thats how you do it!
YEAH
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN, VIKINGS!!
Damn me missing the play to use the bathroom.
REPLAY THAT THING, DAMN IT!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
PETERSON! MY MAN!
WHEN I SAID 40, he ran 40 yards for a fuckin touchdown!
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Ollie Williams Scouting Report on Peterson
He’s Fast!
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
40 yards for Peterson
Practically untouched. Awesome!
Longwell tacks on the extra point, and the Vikings have a 7-6 lead.
Vikings scoring drive goes 78 yards in 8 plays, taking 3:55 off the clock.
Vikings 7, Eagles 6, 11:05 left in the first half.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boo Ya
Sound them Horns…ITS A VIKINGS TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jan 4, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Peterson is quiet until he busts a long one.
Just like last week.
Gonzo2
by Gonzo2 on Jan 4, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
for sure
damn the man! it was close..i woulda felt sick if the ref stopped him lol…
by Gregor22 on Jan 4, 2009 4:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That looked great
even on the other side of the planet!
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Exactly!
*Futile to resist
You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 4, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Way AD Rolls
1yd 3yd 2yd 5yd 1yd then………. bamm 40yd TD
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 4:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That’ll learn ’em to run outside right.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 4:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sharper
At least didn’t look to have that “oh shit, this is serious” look in his face.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tough being down to one timeout
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 4:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
mancrush
can we all have a mancrush on him?
by Gregor22 on Jan 4, 2009 4:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
That’s the second time out we’ve had to burn on defense.
Eagles have 2nd and 10 from their 40 when we come back.
Vikings 7, Eagles 6, 9:53 left until the first half.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Commercial breaks are annoying on Australian TV too
they just talk in Australian accents
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We burn our timeouts way too much.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Jan 4, 2009 4:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take a burned TO over getting burned deep though.
by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There has to have been more commericals than football so far.
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Its not as bad as the Doplhins-Ravens game, at least.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang it
McCauley gets toasted by DeSean Jackson on 3rd and 5. Crap.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seems to be a game of mostly big plays so far.
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 4:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If I learned anything from that Indy game at the beginning of the year
Field goals won’t win shit.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And here comes Akers again
I’ll gladly trade TDs for FGs this afternoon.
Probably need to keep an eye on a fake here, too. . .though I’d be shocked if Andy Reid did that.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Philly retakes the lead
Akers hits from 31, and the Eagles go back on top.
Philly drive covers 59 yards in 9 plays, and took 3:36 off the clock.
Eagles 9, Vikings 7, 7:29 left in the first half.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jackson got eaten by a defender
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 4:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
FUCK!
*Futile to resist
You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 4, 2009 4:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Awwww, crap
Jackson gets hit as he throws, and it winds up in the hands of Asante Samuel.
Samuel takes it back 43 yards for the score, and the Eagles lead 15-7, extra point pending.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
After seeing the replay
You’re right. Just a shitty pass by Jackson.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Watching live it seemed like he did, but the replay showed he didn’t.
by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we damn sure don’t need to give them the game
by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, there's the one turnover
That we could afford to have. Can’t afford to have any more.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great
now we get to hear Joe Buck talk about mistake-prone TJ the rest of the game
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The view from behind the pocket on that pick
shows what a horribly bad pass that was
Ugh, Tavaris…
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this is why i like him
THat kind of throw you have to step in
by vikefansd on Jan 4, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I DONT KNOW IF I CAN EVEN FUCKING WATCH THE GAME ANYMORE!
by Murlock on Jan 4, 2009 4:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lot of game left
Lets see how he responds before writing the whole thing off.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man we need a big pass play, don't lose hope remember the ATL game
by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 4:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bad footwork and an arm throw.
Now bad play calling
by SouthernNorseman on Jan 4, 2009 4:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hate Joe Buck. He didn’t try to force anything. It was simply a bad pass.
by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
lots of FB
and the Vikings oline is looking solid
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Joe_D on Jan 4, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lotta game left Murlock
hold on
by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Jan 4, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Berrian!
Great catch!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Berrian!
My man!
*Futile to resist
You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 4, 2009 4:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was two really nicely placed passes.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I dont mind Aikman so much today.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Jan 4, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Aikman
Would be annoying with anyone else, but he’s definitely overshadowed by the evil that is Buck.
by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That could be it too. But he’s had some good things to say about T-Jack. Which is extremely rare to hear these days.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Jan 4, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hes tremendously better than Buck thats for sure
by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They're both better than Collinsworth
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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great answer thus far
Vikings down to the 12.
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
First and goal!
Taylor down to the 6!
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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cook
Now would not be the time for a stupid penelty!
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
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