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Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings


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
Final Score: Eagles 26, Vikings 14

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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Instant Classic! Just need the $10,000 check for good measure.

by solafide on Jan 4, 2009 12:26 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

check?????

oh no “Straight cash homy”

by vikeincheeseland on Jan 4, 2009 2:42 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

careful Tony,

let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 2:39 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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.”

The full thing here.

PLAYOFFS?!

by SSreporters on Jan 4, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

welcome

hopefully you’ll find it here.

by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:05 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

O yea Skol VIkings....

Its almost time baby…..

Justin Vikingholic Fells

by Vikingholic on Jan 4, 2009 3:12 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who's drinking?

I’m guzzling some MGD!

by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 3:13 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will be

I’m starting with some homebrew, will move to scotch to either celebrate, or mourn.

by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:18 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OMG fucking Experts

T-Jack, T-Jack, T-Jack…. it’s always gonna be T-jack. He can’t handle the blitz….. we’ll see very soon.

Justin Vikingholic Fells

by Vikingholic on Jan 4, 2009 3:14 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is it how TJack handles the blitz?

or is it how TJAck and the Oline handle it?

by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:15 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

He’s our 5th or 6th WR. MOstly a special teams guy

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by JasonB on Jan 4, 2009 3:18 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

where do you live cheaptoy?

by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

local channels that is….network stuff.

by jswen on Jan 4, 2009 3:22 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

I’m too cheap to pay for Dish Network’s HD receiver, so its rabbit ears for HD for me.

by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:22 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

See you all at halftime

Let’s FUCKIN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by TimQMills on Jan 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

well at least things are off to a good start… :/

by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 3:29 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

way to pick Bradshaw

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you’re caught up in the moment

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:31 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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

by vikedawg on Jan 4, 2009 3:38 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

(shoots terrorist in knee cap)

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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:34 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

hey Joe Buck, you suck

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

opps

That was Jared

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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Tavaris got a text from McNabb after he got benched

IDK, MY BFF DONOVAN!

Or something.

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by Gonzo on Jan 4, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wanna see

the tone set by the D!

by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

wat to throw McNabb

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice pressure early by Robison

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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Now we need to NOT give up the long 3rd.

by cruton647 on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoops

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by MrNFL on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

too much time to throw

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

And of course we give up the long 3rd.

by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

more pressure..Allen almost got him

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

McNabb has ate turf twice already.

by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a bomb. Berrian should have let it bounce.

by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

okay offense, let’s go

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

almost block in back

I am suprised they did not call it

by SouthernNorseman on Jan 4, 2009 3:48 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He pulled up JUST in time.

by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:48 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

gotta do better than that

by purplegrey on Jan 4, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Try this one

http://www.justin.tv/boooobmilk

*Futile to resist
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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it me, or does Buck sound a little biased?

by BrandonK on Jan 4, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Next you’ll tell me he’s an arrogant douche.

by cheaptoy on Jan 4, 2009 3:50 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that’s not good either

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