Can the Vikings "Steel" a Victory in Week 7?
by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 10:30 AM CDT
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| MINNESOTA VIKINGS (6-0) |
GAME #7 | PITTSBURGH STEELERS (4-2) |
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| Date: | 25 October 2009 | Location: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Time: | 12:000 PM CST | Stadium: | Heinz Field |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 707 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Behind the Steel Curtain |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Steelers 23, Vikings 20 |
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| Final Score: | Steelers 27, Vikings 17 |
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Yeah, yeah, I know. . .bad pun.
I'd like to kick this Game Thread off by apologizing to both you folks and the Steeler fans that have happened by during the course of the week for the lack of interaction between us and the folks from Behind the Steel Curtain this week. I've had a lot of stuff going on here, what with the notification of my next assignment, finishing up a college course I'm taking, and a few other things. This week has been the exception, not the rule, as far as interacting with our non-divisional opponents, and I will effort to make sure that this doesn't occur again this season.
That having been said, after last week's "biggest test of the year," the Beloved Purple move on to their new biggest test of the year this week, as they road trip to the Steel City to take on the defending World Champions. Vikings' cornerback Antoine Winfield is expected to miss this one as he rests his sprained foot, while star safety Troy Polamalu is expected to play for the Steelers, albeit with a heavy brace on his knee. This game should be an interesting clash between a couple of the league's premiere teams. So, what are the keys for the Vikings in this one?
1) Control the time of possession - With the absence of Winfield in the secondary and Ben Roethlisberger having a monster year behind center for the Steelers, the Vikings' best strategy is to hang on to the football and keep the Steeler offense on the sidelines. When one realizes that Pittsburgh is one of the NFL's best defenses against the run, that sounds like something that's easier said than done. But, according to the folks at Football Outsiders, with as good as the Steeler defense has been this season, they've been pretty much awful on third downs. Based on DVOA, the Steelers are 28th against the pass on third down and dead last against the run on third down this season. If the Vikings are going to win, they're going to have to convert third downs at a significant clip and keep the offense on the field.
2) Get to Roethlisberger often - If you've watched the Steelers during the Roethlisberger era, you know that Big Ben likes to hold on to the ball. . .and hold it. . .and hold it. . .and get rid of it at the last possible second. With his propensity for holding on to the ball, it's very likely that the Vikings will get to him a time or two today. However, a time or two isn't going to be enough. Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and company are going to need to be in his face all afternoon long to make things as tough on him as possible.
3) Be. . .aggressive. B-E aggressive - Last week was an example of Brad Childress, seemingly, being afraid to blow a team out. The Vikings scored two quick touchdowns against the Ravens, and then completely went into a shell offensively until the end of the game when they had to mount a furious comeback after Baltimore made the necessary adjustments and took the lead. This trend can not continue. The Vikings have a ton of offensive talent, and if they find something that works, they need to stick with it. If that's pounding Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor at a Steeler defense that recently lost their best run defender (DE Aaron Smith), then they need to stick with it. If that's Brett Favre going after a Steeler secondary with a gimpy Polamalu, then they need to stick with that. Either way, this team absolutely can't let off of the throttle if they jump out to a quick lead.
On the New York Times' Fifth Down blog, Mike Tanier of Football Outsiders says that "this may be the greatest Vikings team ever assembled, better than the 1998 flash-in-the-pan that finished 15-1, better than the 1970s conference powerhouse that this team so closely resembles." But even the 1998 team lost a game, and the 1974 team that faced the Steelers in Super Bowl IX only went 10-4, so even if this is the "greatest Vikings team ever assembled," they're still going to have a stumble or two. . .and I think one of those stumbles happens today.
Back in April, when I did my insanely early look at the Vikings' schedule, I said this about the matchup with the Steelers:
I won't lie to you, folks. . .out of the sixteen games on Minnesota's 2009 schedule, there's only one that I can honestly say that I don't think the Vikings have any real shot at winning. And it's this one. The Steelers are just that good. If this game was in Minnesota, I might give us a slight chance. At Pittsburgh, on the other hand? Not so much, no. Sure, we might catch the Steelers on a bad day or something. . .crazier things have happened before. . .but that's not something we should necessarily be betting on.
Yes, that was before Brett Favre and everything else, I get that. But I still don't think we win this one. I think it will be close, but I can't shake the feeling that it's going to be too much Roethlisberger and Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes for a secondary without one of the best CBs in the National Football League to handle. I don't pick the Vikings to lose often, and when I do I tend to be wrong (see me picking the Vikings to lose the game that Adrian Peterson rushed for 296 yards). . .and, believe me, I'd love to be wrong today. Hopefully everyone will be able to line up and say "I told you so" after this one is done with.
It's about an hour and a half until game time, as per usual. We hope to see everyone here for what should be the game of the day in the NFL for Week 7.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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bad news
BSPN reporting winfield could be out 4-6 weeks
Winfield Out
Yikes. The next four to six weeks just got more daunting.
by Midnight Rambler on Oct 25, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
With a foot sprain?
I find that a bit dubious. But, I guess we’ll have to see.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Crap
I stand corrected. And depressed.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Chris Mcallister might be getting
a call from Chilly?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I know
I didn’t want to link it, but alas we’ll take our bitter medicine. At least it wasn’t a Lis Franc injury like they said, which is much, MUCH worse.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 25, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Gonzo's Prediction
“. . .out of the sixteen games on Minnesota’s 2009 schedule, there’s only one that I can honestly say that I don’t think the Vikings have any real shot at winning. And it’s this one. The Steelers are just that good. If this game was in Minnesota, I might give us a slight chance. At Pittsburgh, on the other hand? Not so much, no. Sure, we might catch the Steelers on a bad day or something. . .crazier things have happened before. . .but that’s not something we should necessarily be betting on.
Yes, that was before Brett Favre and everything else, I get that. But I still don’t think we win this one. I think it will be close…"
I tend to agree, although I do not feel good about that late-season visit to Chicago, either.
And how is R4F going to deal with this prediction?
by Midnight Rambler on Oct 25, 2009 10:34 AM CDT reply actions
We have scored only 3 (A FIELD GOAL) less points than the Saints this year
Everyone thinks the Saints are unstoppable and the Vikes are lucky. Bottom line- we have a great chance in every game we play.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 25, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
We've also played one more game than the Saints
But I agree – we have a good enough team to always have a shot
We
have scored at least 27 points in every single game this year. Hopefully that trend continues today
by All Day, All Night on Oct 25, 2009 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes....
Simple answer….just go for more 7’s….and no crawling into an offensive shell period lead or not this game…Nake them play catch up!
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
No Chance At Winning?
Really? Are you serious?
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Lets just say...
If the Vikings don’t win today, we wont be takin seriously any more, they’ll start talking up the pack for the division, and everyone will be on here ragin with the “FIRE ChILLY” Comments… It will be the worst weekend of football thus far and my hopes and faith will once again be diminished by my beautiful Vikings… BUT if we win today… or WHEN we win today; World… look at, we’re for real!
SKOL VIKES
...add #4 to the mix and see what you get... Championship.
by Macdaddy4508 on Oct 25, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Cheer hard!
I will miss the first 3/4s of this game, so cheer like you’re covering for me!
The Vikings can win this game if they play within their gameplan and get a few ‘breaks’ that go their way.
GO VIKES!!
I BELIEVE...
On the improbable Vikings win against the Ravens...
" OH MY HOLY BALLSACK " - IABerserker1
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Oct 25, 2009 10:38 AM CDT reply actions
I might also be a little more scarce than usual
I have an 8-page paper for my college class that’s due on Monday, and in all my infinite wisdom I’ve managed to put the majority of it off until right now.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still be here. . .my comments just might not be as frequent.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 10:40 AM CDT reply actions
It's cool
When possible I try to head over to my dad’s for some beer, pizza, and general manlyness so I don’t post those weeks. SKOL VIKES. ANyone else have the power to manage the threads in your absence?
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 25, 2009 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
John CLayton has reported that he THINKS
my boy Percy WILL play today. :]
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 10:43 AM CDT reply actions
Not completely, but still want a W....
As I stated in another post, if I have to pick one to lose between this game and the Packers next weekend, has to be this one….but really want to see us win BOTH!
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
IMO MORE painful
One reason is rivalry and second is for the division race….would like to stay well ahead of both Packers and Bears…
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
We're not losing to the Packers
Unless they magically found five NFL-caliber offensive linemen between the first time we played them and next week.
That would give them about five more than they put out on the field for the first meeting.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Me. I will be mad
but you know as a Viking fan you’re always prepared for the worst but expecting the best. So many games have made me feel this way. ie: Cardnals game 5-6 years ago with the imfamus “push out” rule, 1998 NFC conference game, all 4 superbowl, and the complete meltdown in 2003
So I won’t be to upset cuz we’ll only be 6-1
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 10:54 AM CDT reply actions
As much as Pitt wants to be a smashmouth run first kind of offense
I don’t see their RBs doing much against the defense, which leaves the passing and with Winfield out ughhhhhhhh
but GO VIKINGS
Today's Inactives
Minnesota
C Jon Cooper
DT Letroy Guion
LB Erin Henderson
DE Jayme Mitchell
WR Darius Reynaud
QB Sage Rosenfels (#3 QB)
CB Antoine Winfield
RB Albert Young
Steelers
FB Carey Davis
QB Dennis Dixon (#3 QB)
LB Andre Frazier
DE Sunny Harris
T Tony Hills
CB Keenan Lewis
WR Limas Sweed
G Kraig Urbik
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 10:56 AM CDT reply actions
Whats wrong with Darius?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
OK well, heading out for the game
Cheer on my Purple brothers! SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 25, 2009 10:56 AM CDT reply actions
Enjoy...
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Internet is working half decently today....
Ahhhh the internet Gods are smiling down on me tonight…..
Oh wait….the game hasn’t started yet….
Let me shut up….
SKOL!!!
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 10:59 AM CDT reply actions
Which I'll probably do, I've got better(healthier) options
Austin Collie for one team and Miles Austin for another
my team
QB Drew Brees
(NO – QB) @Mia Sun
3:15 pm 16 0
WR Andre Johnson
(Hou – WR) SF Sun
12:00 pm 13 0
WR Percy Harvin
(Min – WR) Q @Pit Sun
12:00 pm 5 0
WR Marques Colston
(NO – WR) @Mia Sun
3:15 pm 11 0
RB Leon Washington
(NYJ – RB) @Oak Sun
3:05 pm 6 0
RB Jonathan Stewart
(Car – RB) Q Buf Sun
3:05 pm 10 0
TE Greg Olsen
(Chi – TE) @Cin Sun
3:15 pm 6 0
K Robbie Gould
(Chi – K) @Cin Sun
3:15 pm 9 0
DEF New Orleans
(NO – DEF) @Mia Sun
3:15 pm 10 0
My lineup..For one of my teams
QB- Tom Brady
WR-Steve Smith(NYG)
WR-Roddy White
WR-Miles Austin
RB- Leon Washington
RB-Laurence Maroney
TE-Dallas Clark
K – Ryan Longwell
DEF- Minnesota
Vikings are going to win today.
Let the magic continue team!
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:27 AM CDT reply actions
Sucks...
It sucks that ‘toine is out for that long. I agree with someone who said earlier that they need to give Chris McAlister a call. That’s close to half of the remaining schedule in which we are without our #1 CB.
Other than that, The Vikes CAN win this game. Whether they will or not is up in the air.
by Phenom507 on Oct 25, 2009 11:28 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
it depends on
what their offense can do against this defence
and if the defence can man up not give up all these yards and points
plus keeping the steelers crowd out of it
which will be hard
VIKINGS WIN
VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WINVIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN
Is the Rookie Allen Active today?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:30 AM CDT reply actions
Brat's are done and the beer is cold
Let’s get this puppy started.
Skol Vikings
by SouthernNorseman on Oct 25, 2009 11:31 AM CDT reply actions
Coffee hot and Chips/Popcorn ready....
Clothed in Purple….I am ready too!
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 11:33 AM CDT reply actions
Let me get in my Peterson jersey and my Viking hat and I'll be right with ya!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
what?
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
If I had to watch Packers would be a bad game....
Good or bad, is a Vikings game…..so good…
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Cheer up!
Try to be optimistic!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
boo
for hangovers. Mr. Jack Daniels is kicking me in the temple right now. But with football on I got to be ready. Skol Vikes
Gonzo2's Prediction:
Vikings 31
Steelers 24
Skol Vikings!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
SKOL!
Terrible news re: Winfield, but who said this would be easy? Some guys need to step up — Benny Sapp and Asher Allen, I’m looking at you. And it would be nice if Karl Paymah doesn’t suck as much.
True, Anthony.
Karl’s play hasn’t been anywhere near good.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Strahan
guarantees if you back off the line and let AP run on you, that you will beat the Vikes
Strahan said
that the reason Vikes are winning is because teams are still stacking the line and Brett Favre is having to easy of a time. So he advises playing back every down leaving a nice 5 or 6 man front for AP since AP’s gonna get his yards no matter what
He needs to go back to making Subway commercials...
by IlinoisVike on Oct 25, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
I’ve never appreciated Strahan’s incorrect logic. Just look at him for Christ’s sake.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
There is some good in everyone.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
So Do I!
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Checking in from Baghdad
I am ready for some Vikings football! I got my fake beer from the chow hall and can’t wait for this game to start.
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
worry not gentlemen
minnesota will win, not convincingly, but they will win…. as long as iowa is undefeated, minnesota will remain so. i called the amazing comeback last night!!! HOW BOUT THEM HAWKS!!!!!!!!
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ESPN just showed
The Vikings and Steelers tug of war. Great to see Dave Osborne and Carl Eller etc. 16 minutes and the Vikings pulled it out. Hope for the same result in the battle today
by SouthernNorseman on Oct 25, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions
If You Think The Vikings Are Going To Win Today Say "I"
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions
I x2
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
i
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I
I piss people off on a fairly regular basis. I cherish my right to speak my mind, whether I sound like an uneducated savage or not. I've never been accused of keeping what I think a secret, nor will I ever. Don't like it? I don't care.
Gonna be a tough one!
Especially since I am sitting at my favorite bar here in Rio Rancho, NM which as of this season, has become a Steelers fan club hang out. And I am sitting in the middle. Also, for those of you who now Vikings fans here in New Mexico, We are trying to start a Fan Club here called the New Mexico Norseman. Send them my way or have them email me a “”mailto:mnvikesman@aol.com">mnvikesman@aol.com!
SKOL VIKINGS!
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
no, loud noises are bad
be kind to my hangover
Ahhhh, want some nice greasy bacon and eggs to go with that?
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
by VikesFaninNM on Oct 25, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL, already did that watching the hwks last night... it's gonna be a tough day for yelling
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by IABerserker1 on Oct 25, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
cartoon hotness.... well played, sir!
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by IABerserker1 on Oct 25, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Partial nudity!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Partial? Her whole boob is out!
...add #4 to the mix and see what you get... Championship.
by Macdaddy4508 on Oct 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
That would make some great nose art
WWII style.
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
by Luft Krigare on Oct 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice cartoon or not!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
nice....definitely!
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Football?
Now I’m ready for something else.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
It would have been a cool picture,
if she had a #4 on her shoulder =P
...add #4 to the mix and see what you get... Championship.
by Macdaddy4508 on Oct 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
This is, probably one of the most anticipated games of week 7
And the Vikings still get the Scrub announce team… WTF.
Wait, Joe Buck is prolly calling baseball tonight, huh?
football in the HDizzle.... gonna be a good day
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Its on Fox!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Otherwise go to
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Here we go baby!
Everyone Please Aboard the Rollercoaster. This will be a fun ride!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions
mmmhmmm
I piss people off on a fairly regular basis. I cherish my right to speak my mind, whether I sound like an uneducated savage or not. I've never been accused of keeping what I think a secret, nor will I ever. Don't like it? I don't care.
by IABerserker1 on Oct 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Screw the paper
I’ve managed to knock out about half of it over the last couple of hours. . .the rest can get done either after the game, tonight, or tomorrow.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT reply actions
At least you have your priorities in order.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
It's for an ethics class
Even with my amazing wit, I still can’t make it any more exciting or enjoyable than watching paint dry.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Been there and done that...
Why not….paper will be there tomorrow….ENJOY!
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Purple Reign in the Steel City...
Sounds good, especially coming out of Verizon Football Zone chick’s mouth.
Skol
I will get my bitching about commercials out of the way now. I hate commercials just show the damn game
by SouthernNorseman on Oct 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT reply actions
Gonzo
That’s the spirit
If you can get your hands on the ball you should be able to catch it no matter what!
Mike Golic yelling at me!
MAKE IT STOP!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
he sounds like he's got a mouth full of mashed potatoes
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by IABerserker1 on Oct 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like?
He probably does…along with POT ROAST!
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
and a whole tur-duck-en
I piss people off on a fairly regular basis. I cherish my right to speak my mind, whether I sound like an uneducated savage or not. I've never been accused of keeping what I think a secret, nor will I ever. Don't like it? I don't care.
by IABerserker1 on Oct 25, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha Sup Eric!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions
Almost 150 comments
And we haven’t even kicked off yet.
Yes, sir, I think we might have to break this game up by quarters rather than halves.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions
No.
We must make it a full game thread because it makes it seem bigger.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
But that might break the internet.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
It also makes things slow as hell
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Arewe ready?????
I got my coffee. I got my Vikings. God is good to me. GO VIKES. VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN
Good call
Maybe that coffee stuff will make Jack’s effects go away
Yep!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
yo yo sup guys.. SKOL VIKES.. another game on air in KUWAIT!! i think Farve is good for Vikings publicity internationally
Minnesota Vikings and Liverpool F.C the two greatest sport teams ever.
by vikingfromkuwait on Oct 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
Win WIn Win!
Skol Vikes.. Lets Step Up Defense!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
Almost time for Kickoff.
GOGOGOGOGOGO Vikes.
Does the field look messy?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
Childress has his hearing aid in place...
TIME FOR KICKOFF!
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions
First time Favre and Roethlisberger have faced off?
Weird.
And Minnesota gets the ball first. . .woo hoo!
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions
I don't.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Percy HARVIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions
Ha!
Zombie Nation cannot intimidate thy Purple!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
i'm freaking
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Percy looks just fine. :)
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions
Sideline shots of Childress then Tomlin
Anyone else wish the coaches were wearing opposite colors?
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions
Believe me.
I’ve thought that exact same thing many times.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Wow how good are rice's hands?
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions
sid the kid, but a flag on the play
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I'm guessing offsetting penalties
Illegal formation and defensive holding?
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions
I was wrong
Taking the 9 yard gain instead.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I have loved watching Sidney Rice
Evolve into a truly great NFL Wide Reciever.
Gets The Steelers to Jump on the first play!
Damn refs
give us the call already… thank you
double turds!!!
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Can somebody block James Harrison?
I hear that guy’s pretty good.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
Percy time
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
rat farts
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Ouch come on Percy
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
James Harrison....
Is just an absolute fucking beast.
He’s dumb as a box of bricks (See: Presidential Meeting Controversy) but he’s still a great player.
Also: boo @ Polamalu playing.
Three and out to start
Harvin probably should have had that ball.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
Sidney was wide open!!!!
But Percy needs to hold onto the ball there.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
Damn it.
I could’ve caught that.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Ack
shoulda thrown a quick pass to a wide out. They were playing a solid 8 yards off
Damn
Should never have elected to receive the first kick off in a game this tight. Polamalu was on it.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
WTF EPIC CABLE FAIL!!!!! FUCK FUCK FUCK
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Great punt coverage
Nice kick by Warcraft, and of course Farwell on the tackle. Let’s go D!!!
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
Not a good start
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
SACK!!!!!
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Leber!!!!!!
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions
Nice sack by Leber
Gotta see a lot more of that today.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions
Roethlisberger Sacked.
On his first pass attempt. Good News.
YEAH BABY!
Leber gettin’ some!
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Big Ben isnt so big
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions
We need to tackle tighter...
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Good job by Greenway there
Kept Miller to a minimal gain.
3rd and long. . .cross your fingers, folks.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions
Look for it to go to Sapp
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions
NICE STOP!!!
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Good pressure!
Big Ben felt it coming
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Good lord
Roethlisberger holds onto that ball forever.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
And that's....OK.
As Stuart Smalley would say.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice. Well it looks as if we're going to have a Defensive game today
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
Fumble
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
I THINK MY HEART JUST STOPPED
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Big Ben does hold on to the pigskin a long time
that will play out in interesting fashion today. More sacks or more big passing plays?
we call that alcohol abuse
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by Luft Krigare on Oct 25, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Dodged a bullet there.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
That would have sucked...
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Test comment
what the heck is wring with my cpu… I usually never lag like this
Teams exchange punts to start
Vikings take over on their own 18-yard line.
Vikings 0, Steelers 0, 11:12 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
decent start against the vaunted pitt offense
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The secondary was looking solid that possession
Even when Big Ben had time
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Jaymar Johnson...
He needs to hold on to the ball a lil better.
That could have easily come out before that.
Fo sho
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes he was :)))
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
I want that effin couch!!!!!!
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
i shouldn't have drank all that coffee at church.... i feel like i'm gonna puke....
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that looked like it covered sack more than anything
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by Luft Krigare on Oct 25, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
damn
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Wow thats not good
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Short pass on 2nd down
Followed by a draw.
I think I can see it coming already.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
K, just gonna put this out there:
EVERYONE needs to hold on to the ball.
NO DROP BALL
Man, it’s going to be one of those games…
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
lol
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW 2 3 and outs
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think Harvin is playing with much confidence today...
Maybe we should put him out for a series or 2.
How was that on Harvin?
The pass was way short
Wasn't...
Just saying he doesn’t look like he’s playing with as much swagger as usual. Maybe the Shoulder is hurt or maybe he’s worried about re-injuring himself.
Especially on the opening kickoff return, he seemed more concerned with just going straight ahead and not reading the field.
bad punt
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Thanks Kluwe
we were already losing the field position game
Kluwe is obviously going for hang time
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Well, need to answer with
A three-and-out of our own.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
Very Bad Punt
Not usually like him
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
Punt Coverage is looking pretty good today...
Gotta take the positives out of this so far.
indeed
special teams are so important. So to post the obvious but given their past performance it’s a positive
Other NFC North action
Detroit has the week off, and Chicago is playing this afternoon against Cincy.
Only other current NFC North game is Green Bay at Cleveland, which is currently scoreless halfway through the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
Favre's not finding his rhythm yet...
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
So far, neither is Ben
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
by VikesFaninNM on Oct 25, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Mr Favre,
When a guy is covered by 3 guys that typically means that at least one other guy will be open.
So next time that happens look for that one guy.
Sincerly, Percy Harvins biggest fan
Percy Harvin My Fav!
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
Frack! Why is Paymuh still in there?!?!
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Nice job by Edwards
Keeping his contain and stopping the screen there.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
Good contain
Vikings are learning to defend the screen. I like it.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
So far, so good.
But let’s not count chickens yet, eh?
I thought this was two GREAT offenses?
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Imagine that
Successful third down defense! Me likey!
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
And there it is
Three and out!
Now, hopefully the punt will go through the end zone. . .really don’t want to be stuck inside the 10 right now.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
good stop
now get ready for the punt
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
So far we've always been playing with a lead
I think our D will be better if we’re down 3 in the fourth. or even a back and forth tied game or something similar
thus far
yes. But last week they did for the first quarter. And you know what happened after that. All about adjustments and coaches make them. That is what worries me about this tea.
Hopefully
This will be a baseball game in our favor
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
Nearly halfway through the first quarter
And the teams have combined for one first down.
Vikings 0, Steelers 0, 8:23 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
Lets Get some sort of score here Team!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
Or at least some yards
Try to reverse the field position a bit.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Who Loves Titanic Defensive Struggles??
How does a final score of 6-3 sound?
Actually, the team that wins this game will be the team who runs a fumble or INT back for a touchdown.
by Midnight Rambler on Oct 25, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions
+69 (Hint Hint)
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
we've had a problem with our receivers jumping off-sides this year
I think they’ve had like 3 false starts already this year?
false start
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D'oh!
Damn it, Shank.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions
One of very few mental mistakes
by my man Shank.
Another 50 yard game for Peterson?
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
Wow a tale of two Defenses
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions
WTH was that
1st & 15, at the 12, and you call a run?!
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Greg Lewis sighting!
That catch was slightly less exciting than his first one.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
HEY A GREG LEWIS SIGHTHING!!!!
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Manageable third down
Need a conversion here
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Yay Harvin!
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
Yay Percy.
Favre is not throwingthe ball very well today. Throwing a lil low.
Favrin!
Our first first down of the game. Let’s keep them chains movin!
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
Whos a beast?
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
Percy!!!!
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice work Harvin!
Crappy throw, but nice catch
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Peterson got owned...
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
Peterson got owned...
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
The turf is flying
It’s going to be a mess by the end of the game. Hell, it’s going to be a mess by halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
Did I read that Pitt
is ranked 28 on allowing third down conversions? maybe Chilly will aim for only a few yards on first and second down. haha
Let's try, Oh, I dunno...
Running AP right up the middle.
Sacked...
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
Let's get him between the tackles
The Steelers are obviously overcommitting to the edges here.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
I think Favre is gonna be broken by the end of this game
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
Damn
Good presence by Favre, but where’s the O-line?!
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
McKinnie got smoked
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
They ran?
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
oon 3rd and 19????
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
by emmanueladujr on Oct 25, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
There's that freaking draw play
I’m really growing to hate that play.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Lol
U and every other freaking Viking fan
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, a draw play.
Nothing says “I give up” like a draw on third and long. I hate this playcalling.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
Horrible Punt
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
Tomlin is way smarter than Childress
so the Steelers will have to help us out by making some mistakes.
Yes. 3rd & 19, call a run play.
Who’s calling these plays? Really. I’d like to know.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
awful punt
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Argh, Shankoppotamus
12-yard punt by Kluwe.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
12 yard kick
Florida Gators: Gonna win NC with one loss
Dolphin Season prediction: 6-10
Miami Heat Prediction: 49-33
Turnovers
First turnover, whoever commits it, will be HUGE in this game.
by Midnight Rambler on Oct 25, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
OH MY GOD KLUWE
A 12 yard punt. It’s Karmic payback for being pussies on third down.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
12 yard PUNT
Go back to playing Guitar Hero
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
How do you punt for 12 yards?!?!?!
That’s got to be a record for SUCK
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Nah...I once saw a Chicago punter kick it sideways into the wind for - yardage...
by IlinoisVike on Oct 25, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
There is a difference! THE WIND!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
WTF Why Can't Everybody just be in sinc one whole fucking game
Kluwe wtf is up with u today!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
Just ask Kris he'll tell you
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Steelers take over at the Vikings' 39
Pretty close to FG range already. We have to hold them to that, if not better.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
Turnover
Crap—that “punt” is almost as bad as an interception would have been, in terms of field position.
by Midnight Rambler on Oct 25, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
Throw Longwell in there fo punts!
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
Quick, someone google
Shortest Punt in NFL History…
Point unrelated to football
The girl from Bones is pretty hot.
Okay, carry on with the football talk.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
Kluwe may kick better if we...
give him an 8 ball.
WikiAnswer
“In a game in 1985 between the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears, the Redskins punter, Jeff Hayes, suffered a knee injury and could not perform his duties. QB Joe Theismann volunteered to punt. On his first punt, he shanked the ball off the side of his foot and the ball went exactly one yard past the line of scrimmage.”
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Thank You...
At least he was a QB though…
Damn
that was a prime opportunity for a pick
Challenge from Minnesota?
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions
yikes .
First, anybody that thinks Minny has the best rushing attack is delusional. Second, Kluwe sucks.
Yes, we have a terrible rushing attack...
I’m sure it has nothing to do with the fact that we are playing one of the best front 7’s in the NFL…
He'd better be right
I doubt it. This one looked solid
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
He caught it
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions
What is Chilly's career challenge percentage?
3%? Maybe 2%
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions
Actually he's pretty accurate on his challenges
Maybe he saw something we didn’t
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
I don't like this challenge
I think it was pretty clear that he caught it.
Vikings 0, Steelers 0, 3:39 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
Meanwhile
The Browns had it first and goal inside the 5 against the Pack, and are settling for a field goal. Weird.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
The challenge is absolutley pointless
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
look for his approval rating to go down again
Childress that is
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
Ok, what is up with Kluwe?
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
This is as horrible weekend for my sports teams!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
Gopher Hockey and Football team lost
Wild lost. but then won so a wash
Miami Hurricanes lost. :(
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Gave everyone a chance to rest... including Pitt
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
We get owned on the reverse
Allen got sucked inside. Not what we wanted to see.
Gotta hope for a FG now.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Karl Paymah...
If you pick it off in the red zone, I’ll stop telling everyone that your mother should’ve aborted you.
defend every blade of grass
that is what the defense has to do, and it starts by tackling
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
Keep handing it to Parker Steelers!
He’s easy to tackle.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
3rd and 5 or 6
Hopefully the third down defense will keep coming up huge and limit them to a FG attempt.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
Damn
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
That sucks
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
Wow!
Offensive pass interference!
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
offense a pass interference
root
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
Luck-eeeeeeee
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Not for nothing
But the block Harvin threw on Berrian’s TD last week was way worse than that, IMO.
But I’ll take it.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
SACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
ROAR! YES!
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Thor was Watching
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Field Goal.
3-0 Steelers…
Let’s get the offense clicking and keep the ball away from ROFLsberger.
Only giving up 3
after guitar Hero’s craptacular punt is a win right there
What a releif!
Our offense needs to get on track now though!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Oct 25, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
So when you have 3 people with a sack
How do you count it in stats? lol
Is it still a half a sack?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
TD changes to a FG
The OPI negates the touchdown pass, but Jeff Reed comes in and knocks through a field goal from 38 yards to give the Steelers the lead.
Steelers’ scoring drive went 18 yards in 8 plays, taking 4:17 off the clock.
Steelers 3, Vikings 0, :04 left in the first quarter of play.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
So, I have a question:
Did the Vikings get rid of the old mascot (Ragnar) for this stupid Viktor cartoon character? If so, that’s stupid.
See what I mean by lack of confidence?
Percy is looking tentative out there.
Vikings are doing well....
considering the great field position the Steelers have gotten and the Vikings haven’t
Vikings are doing terrible...
because we are handing them that good field position.
D has been great, prevented a TD and have come up when they needed to
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
by VikesFaninNM on Oct 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
He is forgiven
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe I'm stretchign a bit, but...
It could be a good thing that we didn’t start off strong. In the past it’s meant overconfidence and slacking later. We only lost 3 points on this, it’s redeemable.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Ah, hell, never mind
We’ll keep it here for the first half.
Apologies in advance for any slowdown that may occur.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
that should have been a fumble by ben
watch the repay close
nice run by 28
by vikeincheeseland on Oct 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
Not too bad so far....agree....
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Oct 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
Hey Troy
Your jock is around the 27 yard line.
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
Kluwe
Did Kluwe forget how to punt? Our D is working hard for Special Teams to mess us up. All these flags aint helping either.
Skol Vikings!!
Penalties will kilss
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
AD's rush
was great… til half of it is negated by friggin false start.
NOBODY TO STOP THAT
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Screen Pass Play!
Bevell needs to loosen up the middle. Corners are blitzing like crazy.
Skol Vikings!!
The cadence is really working. :)
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
Overflow thread please!!!!
It just took me 20 minutes to access the thread and get a comment in…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Slant to Rice...
Would be amazing right now…
Um, Brad...the stretch play isn't working!!!
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
Okay, second quarter thread coming
After the punt here.
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
nope
I piss people off on a fairly regular basis. I cherish my right to speak my mind, whether I sound like an uneducated savage or not. I've never been accused of keeping what I think a secret, nor will I ever. Don't like it? I don't care.
Dear Mr Favre,
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
YES!
Sweet pass straight to Polomalu’s feet! Excellent!
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
At least it wasn't to his chest
yay, Kluwe kicked the ball!
Run it in the middle
Pound the rock at the heart of that Steelers defense. We’re losing yardage trying to cut the corner. That only works when the defense is gassed.
Skol Vikings!!
Holy shit,
He punted it into Steelers Territory
As good as Troy Polumalo is he is not on our team
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 25, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
Second quarter thread here!
http://www.dailynorseman.com/2009/10/25/1100080/vikings-steelers-second-quarter
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by Christopher Gates on Oct 25, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
Karl!!
Shoddy coverage, but a great hit!
by Eric J. Thompson on Oct 25, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
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