Is it Sunday Yet?
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 15, 2010 5:47 PM CST
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Finally, Sunday! Game day! It was a long week, but we're finally here! Kickoff is mere hours away!
Wait, what? It's only Friday? We still have over 40 hours before game time?! GAHHHHH!!
Seriously, has this not been the longest week in the history of mankind? I'm fairly certain that there were three Tuesdays and at least a half dozen Thursdays this week. All that was missing was Bill Murray waking up to "I Got You Babe" every morning. But we're almost there, which is better than where we were Monday, which I believe was some time last month.
Like any rabid Vikings fan, I've spent most of the week perusing the internet and absorbing every tidbit of "expert" analysis about Sunday's game. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear that were we just lucky to make the playoffs and the Cowboys had won their last four games by a combined score of 184 to -3. Dallas is no doubt playing well, but let's be realistic here. They beat the Saints in a game that meant about 40 times more to Dallas than it did to New Orleans in the playoff picture. They beat the Redskins, who had a toe tag on their season since Week 5. Then they beat the Eagles twice--a one-dimensional team that relied heavily on the big play and missed every big play opportunity they had. So unlike nearly every analyst has done all week, let's heed Winston Wolf's advice on America's team until they prove it.
Now I'm not saying the Cowboys are a bad team. They didn't win the NFC East by accident, just like our perfect home record wasn't a fluke. In fact, I'm out-and-out nervous about four Dallas players:
- Miles Austin. No, not because I'm afraid of his 14 square feet of gums when he smiles, but I'm worried about who will cover him. If Antoine Winfield was 100% I'd feel better, but he isn't.
- Marion Barber. I'm not nervous about his running--I'm afraid that he won't be healthy and we'll see more of Felix Jones and Tashard Choice, who are infinitely more dangerous to break a big play.
- DeMarcus Ware. This one's pretty obvious. Dude's a beast. Bryant McKinnie will have to play like he actually earned that Pro Bowl spot of his for the Vikings to succeed on offense.
- Anthony Spencer. Let's say that unlike the Carolina game, Childress pulls his head out and decides to give McKinnie some help against a top-tier pass rusher. That will leave Spencer one-on-one with Phil Loadholt on the other side of the formation. You might not know a ton about Mr. Spencer, so I'll give you an in-depth scouting report: he's real good. It's going to take a smart game plan by the Minnesota coaches to keep Ye Olde Gunslinger upright.
Speaking of coaches, I keep hearing about how Wade Phillips has the 'Boys playing so well and how Dallas finally has the monkey off their backs. To borrow a phrase from Mugatu: I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS! While I know Childress won't be confused with Bill Walsh, this is Wade Phillips we're talking about. The same guy who has been on the hot seat for two years straight. The same guy who didn't have a playoff victory in eight full seasons as a head coach until last week. The same guy where it didn't seem that much out of character for him to call "60 Stretch Far-laaahhhh" in that Pepsi commercial. So this guy magically turned into a great head coach because of one game? Puh-lease. The coaching matchup definitely isn't a MENSA convention, but I don't think there's an advantage either way.
One last thing concerns me about Sunday's game. If the Cowpokes get off to a quick lead, I'm deathly afraid of the "Here We Go Again" Syndrome (HWGAS for short). We're Vikings fans--we're so used to terrible disappointment that we almost expect it this time of year. I was at last year's playoff game against the Eagles. As soon as Westbrook scored on that screen pass, the crowd checked out. HWGAS completely took over the Metrodome. If it's 10-0 Dallas in the first quarter, I fear that HWGAS will consume most fans in the Dome as well as our game thread.
That's no good, but I have to agree with what Deadspin's Drew Magary said yesterday:
As a Vikes fan, I can tell you that whenever the team has a particularly good regular season, they tend to save their playoff chokes for later on, when they're even more painful and humiliating. I also think Dallas is just happy to have won a playoff game again, and will fold with everyone picking them this week. NFC title game bed-sh*tting, here we come!
See? We don't have to worry about getting our hearts ripped out until next week! Besides, I really don't see the Cowboys staking a big lead. It's tough to get up for a game when Keith Brooking is your pregame fire-up guy.
Really Dallas?! That floppy-haired nerd shouting Southern-twanged gibberish is the best you can do? Weak.
If HWGAS doesn't strike and this game comes down to the wire, I really like Minnesota's chances because of our kicking game. Shaun Suisham is playing for his second team of the year for a reason, and that reason is because he sucks. On the other hand (or should I say foot) we have Ryan Longwell. He was one block and one upright away from a perfect season. (But thank God he didn't have a perfect season, am I right? No need to relive 1998 again.) If Tony & The Romosexuals want to beat us, they better do so before crunch time rolls around. As Suisham can tell you, it's hard to kick straight with both hands around your throat.
So yes, the world wants you to believe that Dallas is just going to waltz through the Metrodome on their way to the NFC Championship Game. Try telling that to Jared Allen, who's going to make cheap-shot artist Flozell Adams' life a living hell for 3+ hours. Try telling that to Adrian Peterson, who's primed to prove once and for all he's the best running back in the league. Try telling that to Brett Favre, the Future Hall of Famer who wants nothing more than going out on top.
Make sure you say your Our Favrethers, because the Vikings are making up for the Hail Mary on Sunday.
Prediction: Vikings 30, Cowboys 24
Here's how I see the other NFL Divisional Playoff games shaking out (home teams in CAPS):
Cardinals 37, SAINTS 34: Did you see Kurt Warner last week? He had five touchdowns and four incompletions. That's just stupid. Like I said in a Fan Post earlier this week, he made Green Bay's number two defense look like plain old number two. I'm not really concerned about New Orleans' 0-3 finish, but there's no way in hell I can pick against Warner when he's playing like this. Plus if Favre and Warner meet up in the NFC Championship, the NFL can bill the game like a WWE-style "loser retires" grudge match! How awesome would that be?
COLTS 23, Ravens 17: I wanted to pick the Ravens here because I chose Baltimore and Minnesota as my preseason Super Bowl pick. I also wanted to pick the Ravens here because it would convince teams that clinched their playoff spots to play their starters throughout the entire year, making fantasy football more fair for everyone. But Peyton Manning earned the hell out of his fourth MVP award this season. He'll find a way for the Colts to win here.
CHARGERS 30, Jets 16: Darrelle Revis is amazing, but he can only chop down one tree in the forest that is the San Diego receiving corps. Look for LaDanian to show off his ridiculous new dance a couple times Sunday afternoon.
Last week: 1-3
Regular season: 175-81
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And here you go, you should be proud of yourself.
Don’t say I never gave you anything.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
I've read alot of blogs in my time, but I've never...
seen a writer who just rants like this before. Name calling of the other team is all you got? I feel sorry for Vikings fans that they don’t have someone who understands football to post stories for them.
The tribulations of Winter...
90% of Americans say 'OH SHIT!' before going into the ditch on a slippery road.
The other 10% are from TEXAS and they say, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS!!!'
i'll bet there's traffic to play in.....
why don’t you go find it…… i’ll wait…
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 Jan 15, 2010 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
I wasn't trying to be insulting.
That was my honest take on that story. You don’t see that it’s unprofessional drivel?
The tribulations of Winter...
90% of Americans say 'OH SHIT!' before going into the ditch on a slippery road.
The other 10% are from TEXAS and they say, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS!!!'
This is what I'm talking about.
Try reading some insightful analysis that doesn’t try to insult or belittle the other team. I wasn’t just making this up. We have these kind of stories every day on the Cowboys blog.
Peace out.
The tribulations of Winter...
90% of Americans say 'OH SHIT!' before going into the ditch on a slippery road.
The other 10% are from TEXAS and they say, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS!!!'
put it to you this way there, scooter....
the last time i checked, this ain’t the damned New Yorker, so to bitch about it being ‘unprofessional’ when this is, in fact, not a profession is just a little nit-picky, ain’t it?
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 Jan 15, 2010 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
Forget it Moped.
You completely missed the point. I’ll try a couple of times. When I see that I’m dealing with the deaf, I move on. See ya Sunday. HWGAS!
The tribulations of Winter...
90% of Americans say 'OH SHIT!' before going into the ditch on a slippery road.
The other 10% are from TEXAS and they say, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS!!!'
lol they dont think they need to show class here
and apparently making fun of Dallas players is funny.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
So basically you're saying
the Cowboys don’t make fun of our team?
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 16, 2010 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
the BTB does not, no
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
i agree....
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 Jan 16, 2010 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
Well
your fans are not only boring, but trolls to?
Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?
by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 17, 2010 8:23 AM CST up reply actions
It's a Vikings blog White Wolf
Hey do you want us to quote (wil yum shake sphere) for you. Knock us all you want. I worked down by Dallas & it ain’t exactly the intellectual capitol of the world. Hell half the state doesn’t even speak english. Here’s some insightful analysis for you. Having Romo as your QB in the biggest game he has ever been in on the road doesn’t exactly scream victory to me. Hey maybe the guy has matured enough to lead his team to victory. I don’t think I would make a big wager on it just yet. Beating the Eagles in the playoffs at home after you owned them this year isn’t the same test you will see Sunday.
We beat the Pack twice this year too. Do you really think that if we had beat them a third time in the playoffs at home that would prove much.
thats good because 50% of our posters at BTB dont live in TX
thats how big our fanbase is…
Remember last season how the Vikes squeaked by a blackout in their PLAYOFF game? Well you guys might want to watch out. because there is gonna be ALOT of blue and silver in the metrodome on Sunday. HWGAS fellas. its a stigma for the vikings for a reason.
By the way… hows my English? I live in Big D…
by ProudBoyzLifer on Jan 16, 2010 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
How do I put this so Cowboys fans can understand...
Namely White Wolf and Young Wiz.
Some people like pickups, and some people like sports cars. And then another group of people, well, they come and complain and whine about the people driving sports cars. “Your sports cars can’t haul a half ton of manure, your sports cars don’t have kickass bull horns on the grill, your sports cars are stupid [insert guffaw here].”
Meanwhile… Us DN fans…. we’re over here at Daily Norseman enjoying our blog for what it is: an amusing place for Vikings fans to share fun (and yes, sometimes heavily biased) conversation about our favourite team.
Lately, you’re also here, complaining about what DN isn’t. If I want amateur X and O analysis from some guys who think they’re football geniuses? Stay over at Blogging The Boys. I’ve read it. It’s trying really hard to be clever and it’s probably never going to be truly insightful. Sorry to say it. Good on you for trying, but it’s just not.
Me? I get my football analysis from people I respect in football. Pat Kirwan (and sometimes Tim Ryan). Coaches. Experts. Advanced NFL stats.
… conversely I get my amusing banter with other Vikings fans here. You know… what you’d expect on a VIKINGS FAN blog.
Except lately. You see, lately I’ve just been getting half-baked football amateurs trying to jack my sports car up on hydraulics and slide a truck bed on the back. See my point? I’d make that point on your blog, but there’s a mandatory 1 day waiting period before I can state my opinion over there.
… So maybe that’s what it is? Do you come here to enjoy your freedom of speech? In that case, maybe you ought to learn to respect it. And I’ll respect the fact that even though reading your writing makes me want to eat glass…. you’re entitled to write it.
No one says you can’t like your pickup truck… even in our parking lot… but stop parking your giant ass blue truck across two parking spaces and complaining when the locals politely (at first) ask you to be a better citizen.
See what I’m saying?
by McCoubs on Jan 16, 2010 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
well said.
it’s a social site – and we like our football with humor.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
EXACTLY
If you want someone to break down game film, call Ron Jaworski. If you want sophomoric humor and opinion that’s obviously slanted towards the team the site is covering, then you came to the right place. Thanks McCoubs!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
the BTB does not rely solely on breaking down game film
They try to inject humor, when appropriate, but not at the expense of other teams. Humor is great, but do you really have to insult everyone to do so?
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Okay Wiz.. .Here's another analogy...
I don’t go to Strip Clubs and then complain that there are naked women. I don’t take moral offense to the depravity going on there after I just paid 10 bucks cover at the door. And I certainly don’t get a lapdance while claiming moral superiority.
If I don’t want to hear my team made fun of, I stick to my own blog in the week before gametime. If I don’t want people thinking I’m an a-hole, I don’t call them ignorant inside their own house. And if I don’t want people to think I’m an antisocial a-hole? I don’t tell them that I don’t like macaroni and that you don’t understand why we’re eating it for dinner.
…. because no one here invited you for dinner.
by McCoubs on Jan 16, 2010 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
seems to me that just like your team
you dont have the patience to get your point across. Many of your fellow posters have had the ability to wait 1 day to post on our site.
boo hoo….
by ProudBoyzLifer on Jan 16, 2010 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Nope.
My point is that you guys seem to have made it difficult to go to BTB and start trolling. We haven’t.
Tell you what, captain patience. Why don’t you wait a day before responding to my comments next time?
Right .
dont have to
i have been commenting all week. If you had done the same then you would nt be complaining about waiting one day. I mean you guys knew we were your next opponent last Sat. night.
by ProudBoyzLifer on Jan 16, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Yet strangely...
I felt no interest in blogging on a Cowboys blog a week ago. It’s so weird!
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I’d like to add Ratliff and Romo to the list of guys that scare me. Ratliff is the quickest DT in the league, he comes off the ball fast and get great penetration. Romo, as much as I love to hate him, has that playmaker gene and has the ability to extend plays and make something out of nothing.
That said, I think the Vikings are a better football team and will win this game. It blows my mind that everybody and their mother is picking the cowboys. People have forgoten how good the Vikings are.
I particularly like the Red Zone advantage the Vikings have on both sides of the ball.
X-Factors: Patrick Crayton and Percy Harvin on offense, Ray Edwards and Brooking on defense.
And yes, this is definitely the longest week ever.
No offense but..
the Vikings haven’t given the MSM much to go on in the last few weeks, besides the beatdown of a checked out Giants team. However it scares the hell out of me that everyone is picking Dallas. Last time we were favored this much to win well… nevermind.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
not favored but picked
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
That's an important distinction.
But I recommend you take your life savings and put it on a Cowboys win. Being picked by sportswriters who want to appear insightful is a way better indicator than the Vegas lines where millions are made and lost .
what is the line at btw?
havent seen it for a few days
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
still cant get over week 5 lol
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
oh my gawd,
that woman is hot….. i didn;t even read the rest of the post…..
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.
Was there a post?
Oooof…..
Just noticed….
Good one too!
GO VIKINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Jan 15, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
Post?
My wife walked in me staring at the girl and said, “damn that woman has big breasts”.
HUUUUUGE...
Tracts of land…
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 15, 2010 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
loads of gorgeous views.....
nice scenery
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 Jan 15, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
heard just before...
C’mon guys… let me do the ‘fire up’ thing today… PUH-PUH-PUHLEEEEZE!!?
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 15, 2010 6:19 PM CST up reply actions
Found this on the Star Tribune website
Best use of a Cowboys sticker ever!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 15, 2010 6:24 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Now THAT brings a laugh!
I pasted the cartoon from Cryhavoc onto one of my social sites where I of course have Vikings stuff posted…The one of Homer with a Dallas star sticking out of his butt……Got removed for indecency……
Had to add a post ref this of course….Mentioned was probably a Dallas fan Policeman…..And that his removal of that cartoon was indecent….Homer looked real happy!
Just like Dallas fans who are feeling a little kinky/giddy wlil….After Sunday!
GO VIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Jan 15, 2010 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
Saints 38 Cards 24
The Cards will see the completely healthy well rested #1 seeded Saints
Then next week the Vikes will see them
Good luck on your game I know you’ll win
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 15, 2010 7:26 PM CST reply actions
AND NOW......SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERNET.
Associated Press Release:
The Chicago Bears have signed former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice to be the team’s offensive line coach.
Tice, whose signing was announced Friday, spent the last four years in Jacksonville as the Jaguars assistant head coach. He oversaw tight ends the last three seasons.
Before arriving in Jacksonville, Tice spent 14 seasons with the Vikings as a player and coach. After playing tight end from 1992 to 1995, he worked as tight ends coach in 1996 and offensive line coach from 1997-2001, before being promoted to head coach.
Tice compiled a 33-34 record as Vikings head coach.
In Tice’s first two seasons as a Jaguars assistant, the team’s rushing attack gained 2,541 yards in 2006 and 2,391 yards in 2007.
“My Head Hurts!”
Everyone we meet in life give us happiness, some by their arrival, others by their departure!
Prediction
The score will be 25-24, Cowboys, late in the 4th quarter.
The Cowboys kick 6 field goals and Marion Barber scores a touchdown from 4th and goal from the 1.
The Vikings score touchdowns in a pass from Favre to Lewis, a rush by AD, and a special teams touchdown off a blocked field goal. Ryan Longwell kicks a 41 yard field goal.
With six minutes left in the game, the Vikings punt and down it at the Cowboys 1 yard line. After the Vikings stuff the Cowboys on two runs, Kevin Williams gets penetration and tackles Tony Romo in the end zone for a safety. The score holds. The Vikings win, 26-25.
Love it!
Of course there’s the obligatory challenge where it kinda’ looks like it might not be a safety. Then after 15 bud commercials and an ungjodly amount of Joe Buck banter about how it’ll be overturned…the ref agrees there is not enough visual evidence to overturn the play, and the ruling on the field stands.
by U don't have a Kluwe on Jan 15, 2010 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
haha
i love it, but there’s no way this can happen. why not? ‘cause you just named 6 FGs out of 7 attempts made by suisham. this assneck can’t even make 6 in a season, much less one game. the cowgirls better bring in a platoon if they want to hit that many kicks.
suisham should have been banned from the league after he completely tanked that redskins/dallas game. nfl fans shouldn’t have to endure that kind of B.S.
of course COUGH we shouldnt have had to endure the endless missed calls in the min-chi monday night game either.
On first read...
…of medicineball’s post, I was expecting it to come down to a missed XPA from suis.
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what did suisham do to you? what about shayne graham from the bengals? He blew 2 fg’s IN THE PLAYOFFS
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
At the time as a Vikings fan I was hoping Washington would beat Dallas because they were a threat to Vikings playoff seeding. The same thing happened again when Washington played New Orleans the week we had a chance to catch the Saints for #1 and he missed a short field goal to put the game away and the Saints rallied in OT. Seriously, what a worthless kicker. I’m sorry for your sake that your team picked the guy up.
I agree with you on Graham too, what a nightmare! I’d fire him too. Unfortunately kickers that can get it done are the hardest thing to find, apparently.
Yea but troy boy and his lackey will be calling the game
So no matter the replay looks like he will say it should be overturned
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 6:10 AM CST up reply actions
That last part sounds fun, but ...
the pat i find hard is were the cowboys score form the 1 on forth down. I’m not sure you hear but no body scores from the 1 yard line on fourth down. There’s a brick wall out there that no one runs through.
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
by the Real Thor on Jan 16, 2010 7:55 AM CST up reply actions
Go Vikings - pump this party!
I am planning on a Vikes victory – and hope also for a Saints loss – for some more home field advantage. I put a short 55 second fist pumpin drum groovin chant – Go Vikings Pump This Party @ http://www.davidhill.org – just wanna put a smile on the faces of the vikes faithful! SKOL!
WOW Viking nation
Seriously? I know this is a fan site, but is it too difficult to write with a little class? I’m sure you guys don’t realize how bad you have it, so I’ll show you how good Dallas fans have it.
While I love a screen name that has 69 in it, that’s usually not who I want my football info from (thank goodness there’s no real info in here).
Eric: Aren’t you supposed to be showing a little leadership seeing as how your voice is heard by an entire fanbase? COME ON MAN. I’m not guna lie, you sound really nervous and you sound like you’re trying to talk yourself and your fans into believing Dallas isn’t as good as they are. This was a real eye opener.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Perhaps he could take "Classy" lessons from you, Young Wiz.
It would appear that the Viking nation is getting a little upset about not being the pretty favorites anymore. Oh by the way… the Vikings may not have gone 12-4 by accident, but hail marys and missed 30 yd field goals are about as close as it gets
Because I sure everyone would agree that’s really classy. After all, I’m just telling the truth.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
lol I'm not the one writing articles on the fan site
how was that quote unclassy anyway? I didn’t name call, I didn’t call anyone stupid, I didn’t take any cheap shots. I think you can find all three in this article. It’s the truth whether or not you want to admit it. I know Dallas had some close wins, but we aren’t boasting about our record like some of you are, which is why I pointed out how close you came to being 10-6
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
scroll up and look at the picture that guy posted
I mean come on. If fans talk trash that’s one things, and I understand we are fans at heart, but I thought the point of these sites was to how at least a little bit of professionalism. I realize this is a game and a fan site and all that, but for all the talk about the cocky Cowboys and all that, we have some of the most respectable, (and I’m guessing respected) writers you can find on our site. Silly me for thinking the other team sites were operated on a somewhat similar level.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
lots of typos there..
how should be show
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Ok...I gotta say
If you don’t like the blog, just don’t read it. I gave up on BGN because all they ever did was Links, so if you don’t like this one, go back to BTB or one of the ones you DO like. You’re not really contributing anything by telling them that, in your opinion their blog bites.
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 15, 2010 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe they will change it I dont know
I came here because I had read everything at BTB already and was hoping to find a little more insight into the upcoming game, not cheap shots and low blows.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
young wiz
Thankfully we have had the pleasure of reading erics posts all season. There is nothing wrong with adding some humor to the commentary and I appreciate the change of pace. He writes well and makes me laugh at the same time. We have plenty of analysis offered by not only the writers of this blog but the community members as well so I am not worried about off topic posts. As far as I can tell, DN readers appreciate our writers so if you have issues with it… please STFU and GTFO. Go back to btb beehotch.
SKOL
by noblepete on Jan 15, 2010 10:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Anyone can take cheap shots to get an easy laugh
unimpressive
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Yeah it's only funny when you guys do it
I am amazed how you guys can talk smack all you want but can’t handle it when it is returned. You guys start it and we finish it, just like Sunday’s game is going to be.
SKOL VIKINGS!
I was talking about Eric actually.
If that’s how he writes that’s how he writes, but I’m used to the BTB that doesn’t make fun of other teams and players.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Who cares, what we write about over here?
Just because we’re not talking nice about your Cowboys doesn’t make it okay for you to come over here and cry about it. This is a Vikings blog, we talk nice about the Vikings, not the Cowboys…Get A Clue!
You coming over here and crying about it really makes you look pathetic.
Go Vikings, Mission Miami.
who's crying
i put down your blog and that was unacceptable, so then i started simply pointing out how childish it is to try to get a cheap laugh by insulting other teams and players and that was unacceptable as well. It would seem that anything I say is unacceptable.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
i don't need a long explanation...
if you don’t like our style, the door is behind you… the horse is F@%king dead, stop beating it. weepin jesus on the cross, this is trying my patience.
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 Jan 16, 2010 6:21 PM CST up reply actions
Zing!
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
by the Real Thor on Jan 16, 2010 8:01 AM CST up reply actions
And You Think You Are Impressive/Impressing ?????
Please….your arrogance and condescending attitude turns off for me anything of value you might have written…Your true spirit shows through….Rec that you leave if all you can do is make such posts….
Know all is open here and all can post….but is causing me to have to slide over your nonsensical posts, losing my valuable time for meaningful ones…..
You guys are the MAN (or men)…whatever…see you on the field on Sunday….we talk afterwords if you are in the mood….
GO VIKINGS
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 Jan 16, 2010 1:14 AM CST up reply actions
Dear Mr. Young Wiz
Obviously this is the first time you’ve read one of my posts. I’ve done this all year, I’ve done this since I started as a co-writer for this blog, and I’m not going to change just because a few members of the overly-P.C. “Classy Police” get offended.
This is a FAN blog. Fans of one team are SUPPOSED to give fans of other teams a hard time. That’s part of the fun of being a fan. You do like fun, right?
As with all my other posts, I like to lightheartedly poke fun at the opponent as well as the Vikings. For example, I call Childress Mr. Noodle a few times a month. I really doubt that if Austin and Brooking themselves read this post they would get as offended as you did.
You can get straight-up, X’s and O’s analysis and breakdowns just about everywhere these days. I like to think that my posts offer a little humor and a little insight, usually in that order. As the DN regulars have replied to you throughout these comments, most of them enjoy my writing, so I’m not going to change it up just because a few fans of opposing teams take it the wrong way.
You have an Ari Gold quote in your signature, so I’m assuming you do actually enjoy humor every now and then. Just don’t take it so seriously when the humor is directed at your team. After all, if you can’t laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?
(To quote frequent DN commenter Manimal: The Packers, that’s who!)
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 12:56 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Calling Brooking a nerd is a low blow I don't care who you are.
and I actually can’t find too many X’s and O’s analysis to be honest. I watch NFL network and ESPN but all of their analysis is based on opinion, and quite pointless. For instance, I wouldn’t use highlights from the Bucs game to show how good the Saints are. Seems somewhat counterproductive to me. That’s why I take it with a grain of salt.
I can laugh at myself, some of it just felt a bit distasteful. You attacked two of the hardest working, and best teammates on our roster. I’ll give you the Wade jokes just because it’s easy to call him retarded, and by his expressions on the sidelines and a few of his press conferences, it’s hard to disagree. But you loaded this puppy up my friend. To quote Costanza, it was like you were shooting from the guard tower, “Son of a bang, son of a boom.” If you don’t watch Seinfeld you wouldn’t get that so ignore it.
Maybe I overreacted, I don’t know. But that’s how I felt. (Especially when you watch Brooking’s pregame huddle before the Eagles game. You’re lying if you think it’s not pretty cool). My reaction came from a combination of things. I guess I had certain expectations coming here, and your site was not as expected. Look, I’m just going to say it. I think The NFC East has some of the most knowledgeable fans in the league, and it threw me off to see fanposts that gave 13 reasons why the Vikings should beat Dallas, but none of them had to do with the game.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
I think the Brooking pre-game stuff is retarded.
Definitely not lying either.
by drew10 on Jan 16, 2010 6:38 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Young Whiz aren't you the same guy that was trolling this site all week
And calling people names
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 7:41 AM CST up reply actions
names like what?
i dont name call man.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Of course we are going to beat you up Young Wiz
That’s our job. Your in enemy territory. We have people who offer intelligent insight & we have a bunch of yahoo’s. If your from Texas you should be aware of yahoo’s. Heck I think a Texan probably invented the word.
Ok, dude, really?
You consider yourself a super-duper-uber-knowledgdeable football fan. (!) We get it. In that case, what more X and O analysis should you really need for the game. You already know all the players strengths and weaknesses in your unprecedented understanding of the game. So how bout you lighten up a few dozen shades and learn to have a little fun leading up to the game, and we can just wait and see. None of this talk matters…. Only Sunday at noon does.
I have a decent knowledge of Dallas
Not so much of the Vikings, kind of the reason I came here in the first place
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
oh my sweet everloving christ
What a pompous insufferable ass you are. Every post you make on here is chock-full of annoying, snide digs. Just leave, please.
by barbaros_nikos on Jan 16, 2010 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Eric....
You do not have to explain yourself to this young whizzed kid….
If he can not appreciate what is found here he can leave and go crap somewhere else…..
Waste of time on your side….Such folk only want to stir things up…and some do in a seemingly intellectual (but niot really) manner….
Such is the case in regards to our whizzinator poster here IMO….
He can go piss in his own back yard from my perspective….
SKOL VIKES!!!!!
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 Jan 16, 2010 1:17 AM CST up reply actions
Link didn't work....
just type in bloggingtheboys.com and read the first article.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Here now...
It is their blog, friend. I don’t see any call for insulting them about it.
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 15, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
I'm just telling the truth.
The guy talked trash the entire article.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Not really...
He said he was worried about us, and listed why he was particularly worried about the players. That all seemed pretty respectful to me. We’re taking up their blog space though, let’s not have this conversation here, wot?
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 15, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks dwarfknight64,
but I doubt you will have any effect. He really seems to enjoy being a hemorrhoid on our blog.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
No not you, dwarfknight,
He was talking about the junior whizzinator.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
If you said even a fraction of the thinga this guy has said on btb
You would be banned they troll all over the internet but do not allow other opinions on their site
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 7:44 AM CST up reply actions
we have plenty of fans from other sites on our blogs
my comments are all “trolling” because there has no football discussion going on. I have left a few football comments but the only ones that get replies are the ones where I tell you that I think it’s childish to call a player a nerd just to get a cheap laugh.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Again you lie.
I answered your football related questions.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
listen, thats fine if you want to stay out of it
but you cant deny some of what was said…
How about the entire paragraph trying to diminish the Cowboys win streak as if it didn’t really count because none of the wins came against the Vikings.
“14 square feet of gums.”
Then there’s an entire paragraph devoted to calling Wade Phillips and idiot and a bad coach.
“It’s tough to get up for a game when Keith Brooking is your pregame fire-up guy. Really Dallas?! That floppy-haired nerd shouting Southern-twanged gibberish is the best you can do? Weak.” ……. That’s a particulary low blow. To insult a guy like Brooking in that way is absurd. He is one of the hardest working, most stand up guys in the league. There’s no defending that.
“Cowpokes…Romosexuals.” Original
Now look, if this was a random guy in the comments section goin off, I’ll be honest, I’d probably laugh. But is it too much to ask for the people that run this site, that write these articles to not stoop to that level? I’m honestly offended by this thing.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
I can understand that
but I also believe you choose whether or not to be offended by it. And I think that all this is silly, in that the only way any minds will be changed about Brooking, or Wade, or anybody is on the field, Sunday
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 15, 2010 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
I didnt really choose to be offended
I’m tired of talking about it so I won’t anymore. I just had to speak up because it really shocked me to see the guy write that stuff, especially after the article before his does nothing but rip Watkins for not doing research. It might have been true but it’s kind of important that your site does the same thing ya know? All I see here is stupid name-calling.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Yes you do choose to be offended.
You’ve been coming back all week telling us how inferior our blog is. that is a choice that you have been repeating all week. The way to resolve your issue with our inferior blog is quite simple. You make a choice, You make a choice to not come here and post your condescending point of view. You see, there really is a quite simple solution.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
lol dont worry ill be gone soon enough..
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
“DN strives to be the best blog about the Minnesota Vikings on the internet, doing so with a unique blend of insight and analysis, as well as (hopefully) wit and humor.”
it’s a homer site, just like BTB is a ‘boys-focused site. personally i was happy to see the analysis on the individual players who potentially could play well vs. the vikings. these sites are supposed to be the ones filled with a little info, as well as a little color. if you don’t want any bias in the articles, espn, cbs, and many more offer a more universal experience.
as far as the nametag, i am guessing the ‘69’ in the name is out of respect for jared allen, who wears that number. there have been tons of dallas fans with names using words like ‘smith’ and ‘romo’ commenting recently, which isn’t much different than a name with a jersey number in it. i guess your beef could be moreso with jared allen for having that number. personally, i hope you don’t take up the issue with allen, he seems like a tough out if you cross him.
i do however appreciate that you have tried to explain your thoughts in a civil way. it is nice to at least be able to reason on some level or other with opposing fans, both ways.
I actually disagree
BTB leans toward Dallas yes, but as far as the writers go I wouldn’t call it a homer site. In my experience they have done a great job of staying rather objective about breaking down the games and discussing the team. They do not take cheap shots at other teams (besides an occasional response to an undeserved comment). I find it to be very professional, but still meets all my desires in learning about and getting news about the Cowboys. You can give info and show support without insulting and belittling other teams.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Yep....
My thought as to when that will happen…..?
Sunday evening latest…
I will understand too…
You will be on that proverbial horse…
Nursing your wounds….
On the way back to the home on the range….
Or whereever your home may be…
Remember you read it here first! ; )
Meanwhile…
GO VIKINGS!!!!!
NOTE: LOVE THIS VIKINGS SITE AND THEIR ASTUTE MEMBERS –
WE HAVE VISITORS AND IS OK, BUT THEY GENERALLY LEAVE
WHEN THEY REALIZE THEY ARE INEFFECTIVE AT THEIR REAL INTENT – DEMORALIATION OF THE ENEMY (IN THIS CASE THE VIKES FANS) – SOMETIMES TAKES AN L TO THEIR TEAM WHEN THEY GO UP AGAINST THE VIKES FOR THIS TO HAPPEN….BUT IT HAPPENS…BET ON THAT!
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 Jan 16, 2010 12:20 AM CST up reply actions
you have no idea what my intent is lol
nice little poem tho. I live in PA actually.
Thanks for the post. That is exactly what I have been talking about the whole time. I can sit here and say Dallas is going to win, but then we’re in the same place as before, nowhere. If someone actually wants to discuss the game, I will. THATS WHAT I CAME HERE FOR. All I got was “we hate Dallas”. Cowpokes this, Romosexuals that.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Wrong again.
Your intent is to be as annoying as possible. I originally attempted to give you the benefit of the doubt. After I posted the pic with Stevie Wonder you said all you wanted to do was discuss football. You asked me several question about the Vikings and I answered them in a polite, professional manner. I did this for you even though you said that you thought our lack of knowledge was amusing. You never responded in anyway to my reply. Instead, you continued around the blog with the same rhetoric that we all just talk trash and all you want to do is discuss the game. See if this jogs your memory.
I came here for football discussion. I’ve seen the Vikings a few times, but don’t have an in-depth knowledge of them and I was hoping some fans would give legitimate reasons why they think the Vikings will win this week beyond the motivation to shut up the cocky Cowboys.
I scrolled through this comment section and the one under "13 reasons…." and have been rather amused by the lack of football knowledge and the offense everyone takes when a Cowboy fan comes here and disagrees with someone’s opinion.
Can you answer some of my questions? Have the Vikings really turned into a pass-first team? What is the cause of the recent slide? (please leave NYG out of your answer). How will you get pressure on Romo if Flozell Adams is having a good game against Allen. How will you stop the Dallas pass rush trio? Can you see them going into max protect or do they trust their o-line to play one-on-one? How are your LB’s? How do they matchup with Witten and Felix out of the backfield?
You added another question and I responded with this.
It does appear that the Vikings have turned into a pass to set up the run team. I think that part of the slide can be attributed to Childress attempting to force the run. Some of it comes from the Vikings did not play well on poor grass conditions. Chicago’s was frozen and Carolina’s was wet and slick. As far as the Offensive line goes Hutchinson had been nursing a sore back for quite some time. Herrera went down with concussion at about the same time McKinnie sprained his ankle and Loadholt sustained some type of injury but I do not know what is was.
The Vikings prefer to rush only 4 if possible and hopefully one of the other three can get one on one and win the match up. As far as the Dallas pass rush our O-line has had an extra week to get healthy again and will likely get the chance to go one on one. If that fails they won’t wait long to bring help, if they need it from the outside they will likely call upon Kleinsasser. He is a premier blocking tight end that can catch a pass here and there.
I have not watched Dallas enough to know how the Viking linebackers would match up. The one more question answer is, if the Vikings get down early they will still run some because Peterson is still capable of taking to the house at anytime. especially if the D is focused on the pass. I would expect them to go unleash the Favre on them for the most part.
Now don’t ask me to do that again, damn it. Analysis gives me a head ache.
So no, I do not believe you care about anything other than to be as annoying as possible.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
i got answers
> Have the Vikings really turned into a pass-first team?
this is what they should be right now, but i’m not sure if the coaches really see it yet or not. the trouble is that they truly are pass-first at this point, but they can run into defenses that can shut down their passing game and the vikings can’t respond. (see next)
> What is the cause of the recent slide? it started in AZ when 2 of our O-Line starters got injured in the first half. this contributed to an inability to run, AZ could pass defend without focusing Adrian running, and they shut down the vikings run and pass enough that favre started “pressing” (his words) which didn’t help anything. from there on it has combined with the vikings being determined to try and force the run at times, as well as just not being able to match up and beat the opponent one-on-one for various reasons (including injuries).
5 main things cost them the bears game – (1)bad/no calls (2)the vikings STUPIDLY failing to realize that their special teams needed to adjust, the outdoor temp was making kickoffs land at the 15 (frozen ball) and their coverage team couldnt get setup downfield correctly (3)trying to force the run game when passing was obviously better (4)antione winfield being injured and unable to cover aromashoumgagagejgna [sp] (5)adrian’s fumble in OT.
> How will you get pressure on Romo if Flozell Adams is having a good game against Allen? we have to hope ray edwards, brian robison, or kevin williams can make noise, but we could be screwed in this event.
> How will you stop the Dallas pass rush trio? pray to god our coaches try something, anything! how would I stop it? personally i’d try crazy B.S. at least once, like running goalline boots at midfield and see what happens when 4 guys are blocking D-Ware. maybe do that the entire first quarter and wear Ware out [ha ha], then take the game over offensively.
> Can you see them going into max protect or do they trust their o-line to play one-on-one? i get the impression the vikes are going to live or die by the sword, by which i mean their one-on-one play. i think the coaches expect mckinnie to man up. it probably won’t happen, and then there’s gonna be trouble. (for us)
> How are your LB’s? we lost one of our main ones in Henderson but his replacement shows a little life. Leber is a guy who is quietly solid at his job, wont make the highlight reel often with an INT but also won’t look stupid too often.
> How do they matchup with Witten and Felix out of the backfield? could be rough, if they have their hands full with Miles. maybe i’m just not optimistic enough. but i am counting on the vikings just getting on a roll at home, they seem to have a knack for it. the matchups all look tough for us but we still were a team that could be truly great and dominant, a number of times this year.
Wow zerkalo, welcome!
I checked out your profile quick and I see that you just joined. I must say, great insight! You’re a very welcome addition to the DN commenters!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 3:14 AM CST up reply actions
Oh cool, yeah – I’ve been a Vikes fan for life, watched consistently since ’96, but just learned about the site this season. Thanks for your comments, I enjoyed your article.
internet High Five
"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you!"
by the way Eric
I brought up the 69 in your name and someone replied and I felt like a complete idiot as I forgot it was Allen’s number. Complete oversight on my part.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
No biggie
If I would have known I was going to be a co-writer to begin with, I probably would have picked something else. I was just a commenter until Gonzo had an open “contest” to become a co-writer a little over a year ago.
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 3:55 PM CST up reply actions
Bravo zerkalo,
This is why I usually let others handle this sort of thing, I usually follow a more visual path.
Better late than never. After such a fine post, I recommend that we wave all of the sadistic hazing rituals.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
hazing rituals…. so by visual, are you saying that icon of yours is a visual representation of this ‘hazing ritual’? i’m intrigued….
(jokes)
aww, c'mon cryhavoc
Zerkalo is just asking for initiation by photoshop burnage.
Very well, shall we proceed?
Raise your right hand, face your computer and repeat after me.
“I state your name, do hereby solemnly swear to defend the honor of the Norse land…and show complete disdain to snotty little trolls. So help me Odin.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
oh no!
He has to face Chief What’shisname…
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 10:45 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks for the reply
it’s nice to talk football. and if you’re right that’s very encouraging that you think the Vikes will trust their lineman to go one-on-one with our rush. I don’t imagine Ware will be left one-on-one too often, but Spencer probably will be, and like we have been saying since training camp, it really rests on him to get pressure and force teams to account for him as well. This week is no exception.
I’ll say my biggest concern for AP comes when he hits the edges. Up the middle he will surely break a tackle or two, but on the edges, Newman and Scandrick have, at times, been shaky in the tackling department, although they have been solid lately. But AP is not “solid.”
A lot of people are calling for Garrett to stick with the run, but I have this feeling that he will try to use the pass to open the run. He loves to spread it wide and run out of that formation. According to everyone, it’s impossible to run it up the middle on the Vikings, and Garrett has shown in the past he will not stick with the run when it’s not working (to the dismay to most at BTB). Starting with some quick slants to Austin and Roy will be a nice way get Romo in a rhythm, and hopefully get the Vikings thinking pass.
In a strange turn of events, during our game against the Saints I was on vacation (sort of) in Texas (from PA) and didn’t get to watch the game as closely as I usually do. So I’m a little bit in the dark on how the Cowboys were able to stymie a well-balanced team (let’s not kid ourselves, the Saints are WELL-balanced, despite what one Vikings fan tried to tell me). Anyway, even though I’m confident in our defense, it worries me going against a team that runs so well and has been passing even better this year.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
balance
yeah, i agree the saints are a lot more balanced than people seem to think. i heard the same thing at the sports bar yesterday during that game, how the other NFC teams were more balanced than the saints. someone was actually saying this while the saints were putting 45 points on the board and causing numerous turnovers and Fitzgerald was wearing defenders like blankets!
I remember you doing that
but it was on another story, and I forgot which one it was under.
I see the guy below has a long reply so I’m going to reply to his sorry lol but thanks for your reply
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
You're welcome,
but I still find it very interesting that now you suddenly start talking football, after I called you on it.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
but as long as you continue to do just that, I'll say no more about it.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
Your wrong
They wont be gone after you beat them they are like parasites they never leave
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 7:45 AM CST up reply actions
Obviously you lied again here, because you're still here. LOL
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
It says more about you...
That you don’t understand what this site is about. That you consider the garbage on BTB insightful. That you think anyone gives two squirts about your faux-outrage. That you would waste your time posting here if you find it so pointless.
how is the BTB garbage?
Read Raf’s preview of the game. I’d say it’s pretty insightful.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Yes you the man...
Go Home YW….you are like that irritating neighbor kid that is always up to mischief….
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 Jan 16, 2010 1:20 AM CST up reply actions
you've replied to every single thing ive said I think
leave me alone
haha jp
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Good post, I thought. So, quick thoughts
I’m honestly curious. What kind of runners have y’all had the most problems with this season?
God Bless Texas
I would say Stewart from Carolina.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
Now that I think about it,
didn’t Pat Williams miss the Carolina Game?
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
hm...Probably Jones will get the majority of the carries again
from what I can remember, his style is the most similar to Stewart. Though either Choice or Barber could be compared to Rice. So you’ll probably see the full three headed monster, if Barber’s knee is ship shape.
God Bless Texas
In relation to that...
Which of those three are you the most nervous about seeing on Sunday? For us, I mean, it’s obviously AP.
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 15, 2010 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm really interested to see if the front 7 of ours continues to try to force fumbles
We’ve seen it more lately and AP has the rep for giving up the occasional fumble. Obviously tackling him is huge, but a timely fumble could be a huge momentum swing.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
As long as they're are careful when they try to strip,
I’m sure they will continue to do so. They do have to use caution, because you need to make sure Peterson is wrapped up first or he could break free for about 80.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
I forget where...
but one of them ( I think Brooking) said that they were going to try to put the fear of fumbling in him by trying to get into positions where they can get a couple guys on him with another trying to strip the ball.
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 15, 2010 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
yeah thats one of the ways to do it
when person has the tackle secure, another comes in for the strip. Dallas has been pretty good with the gang tackling and should get a few opportunities to try this. The other way is to lead with the helmet, which we have seen a few times as well. the problem with this is is when they lower their head before securing the tackle and AP will bounce off.
I dont really believe in the statements that the team that wins the turnover battle will win, but in a close game it could be a turnover, theirs or ours, that makes the difference.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Speaking of classy
Your signature is real classy there young wiz maybe you should take a few courses on morals before you try to give any.
LOL
if youre going to hate on Ari Gold please do not talk to me
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
because hes the man and the show is great
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Good comeback you must be in jr high
by nmvikesfan on Jan 16, 2010 1:00 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
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lol are you serious? thats why i have it as my sig, because I think it’s funny. I answered your question, I wasn’t trying to make a comeback.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
and if youve ever watched the show
you’d know these are probably some of his “cleanest” quotes and is why i picked them. I could have easily thrown in some f bombs with some really funny lines, but I showed some restraint. I’m not sure why you’re attacking my sig in the first place, but ok.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Who is Young Wizzer trying to class this joint up?
First of all, Young Wuzz, look in the mirror at that signature.
by medicineball on Jan 16, 2010 12:27 AM CST up reply actions
please explain why my sig is unclassy.
and please explain how this column is funny if you do not find Ari Gold funny
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Well for one child molesters aren't funny period
And neither is making fun of someone with testicular cancer.
hahahaha
obviously youve never seen enteurage so i wont bother.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
No... please bother.
Explain to me why pedophiles and cancer are funny. I want to hear this.
See, thing is… Entourage is funny. You quoting it isn’t.
?????
that makes no sense. If you thought it was funny when he said it how is it suddenly offensive?
And by the way… you all think I’m trolling your site, so let’s say you are correct.. I actually try to talk some football and you start jumping on my sig and won’t even engage in a little football talk with me.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
I'm just being a jackass...
Admit… it would be pretty awkward trying to explain that…
i want to see your guys get ONE guy on him to try to tackle him
without getting trucked, before they start thinking about getting another couple guys on him to strip the ball…. once he get past your D-line, he’s gonna have F-U-N!!! with ware blitzing, AD is gonna have all sorts of room to get up a head of steam to just maul anyone that gets in the way. i can’t wait, this gonna be fun, boys!!
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 Jan 16, 2010 10:40 AM CST up reply actions
Our safeties have been good all year in run support
but I will give you that AP is another animal all together. I was implying by my statements that in order to try to strip, you have to get AT LEAST two guys in on the tackle to even think about it, and one of them has to have him wrapped up. Usually in this case it will be let’s say Brooking in on the tackle with a guy like Jenkins coming in for the strip.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
*screen* sorry, We're not the packers. Lol
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 15, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, our secondary isn’t perfect but they do have a knack for breaking through setups such as screens and the tackling has been pretty sure this year in those situations.
I don't see Garrett going to the screen as much this week
It was affective against the Eagles because they blitz relentlessly. Of course he will throw it in a few times, but the Vikings do not blitz a whole lot. Although if the line is holding up against the rush, the Vikings may be forced to bring more guys so it’s a wait and see I’d say.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Cowboys are pretenders
Who have they beat in their 4 game winning streak. The Eagles twice, a closer look at the Eagles will reveal that they live and die by the big play, they are one dimensional or at least the most one dimensional team in the NFL. They pass more than any other team in the NFL and the Cowboys got them at home the last 2 games.
They beat the Redskins also, let’s put them in perspective. Most analysts say that 3 of their starting Offensive lineman couldn’t make most NFL teams as back-ups, let alone starters. The Redskins lost to Philly on a Monday night by 10 points and in that game the Skins turned the ball over 4 times and gave up two huge plays to Desean Jackson.
To sum it up these 2 teams stink to high hell, I know because I’m a Skins fan.
That leaves New Orleans. I’ll give Dallas credit for beating them on their own turf, but remember, New Orleans hadn’t lost a game and they were weren’t winning games by much before that. With pressure mounting to remain with a perfect record it’s hard to stay perfect and the timing was right for them to lose.
That whole thing about how the Cowboys have gotten the monkey off their back in December is a bunch of bull, they lose that game in New Orleans and they go 1-3 instead of the monkey off their back awe inspiring 2-2. They’ve been running 2 plays to keep the defense in check, the run draw and that audibled screen pass. If the Vikes can manage to take one of these plays away, I think the world will be revealed to the real Cowboys.
One more thing about the Cowboys, they have the one kicker who can’t win a game when it’s on the line. He lost two games for the Skins this year and the cowboys originally got rid of him because of the same reason, now he’s back with them.
Once the Vikings get past the fake mystique that their presenting, I think it will go their way.
Eh...
Agree about the Skins, sorry friend. Agree to an extent about the Eagles, because while I agree they are/were a 1 dimensional team, they were still a team that had played that 1 dimension well enough to have the record they did. And about the saints…it’s kinda like Wade said. “This couldn’t be a good game, could it? We won, after all.” Trying to say that the Saints lost because of intangibles like “pressure to stay perfect” and thus saying that it wasn’t a “real” win for the Cowboys…But, thanks for giving us the Credit for the win.
Oh, and interestingly, what most people don’t know is that Suisham only missed (I believe) 2 kicks all year. It just happened that both of those kicks were game winners, and so got trumpeted everywhere, and got him fired. So if we can make sure he doesn’t have to kick a game winner, everything should be fine, and I’m pretty sure that’s the plan.
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 16, 2010 9:57 AM CST up reply actions
he missed 3
two against Dallas, but if I remember correctly, only one was a real gimme, but still.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
Dont go there
"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you!"
Coaching: Can we pressure Romo? How will our O-Line do?
More than at any time this season, Brad Childress and his staff need to step with a great game plan tomorrow. Two areas will be critical if the Vikings are to beat the Pokes. The first will be how well we pressure Romo. Tony has been on a roll for the last 5 weeks, and there is no question he is a good QB. But he has fallen apart in his career when pressured. The Vikings have a great D-Line. However towards the end of the season it has had trouble against the bigger O-Lines like Dallas possesses. What has been troubling is that the coaches have been slow to adjust with blitz packages when the D-Line alone isn’t generating any pressure. I don’t believe the Cowboys will be able to run the ball against us with a great deal of consistentcy. So the twists the coaches put into our rush to put consistent pressure on Romo without forgetting about the Cowboys vaunted draw play will be critical in this game. If we can successfully pressure Romo our secondary will be just fine. Second, Can our O-Line generate a running game? Can they limit Ware and Spencer? At the end of the season we have missed the leadership of Matt Birk. Sullivan has to step up his game. Herrera needs to eliminate his whiffs. Really the entire O-Line needs to take it up a notch. The coaches better have made some max protection adjustments with the running backs and TEs too. Finally, the game plan itself should contain lots of screens and play actions; and also the element of surprise. Get away from our normal tendencies. Nothing keeps a defense on its heels better than that. Final score if our coaches have the team prepared: Vikings 31 – Cowboys 23.
1 popular media misconception
That really bothers me, is that Romo ALWAYS crumbles under pressure. He sometimes makes mistakes, certainly, and that’s the point of creating pressure. However, some of his most ridiculously impressive “WTF WAS THAT?!?” plays for touchdown and such have come under pressure, often after he dodges one or two D-linemen or backs. I’m not saying that always happens, I’m just saying that sending pressure against him isn’t necessarily going to cause him to collapse into a wimpering fetal position like many seem to think.
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Jan 16, 2010 9:49 AM CST up reply actions
His entire career
Tony has wilted in big games and under pressure. At 29 years old, this year (so far) is the oddity in a career where Romo has broken Texans hearts kate in the season. I say so far because I think he’s more likely to do it again than he is to lead the Cowboys to the Super Bowl. I am not saying that he’ll play poorly tomorrow, but we should be able to force errors with pressure.
You are mistaken
He has one of the best passer ratings in the league against the blitz, you can look it up if you’d care to.
If you have the short sightedness to only see playoff games as big games then maybe you can say he hasn’t played his best, until last week. But if you look at games that the media and Dallas fans said were “big” or important at the time they were played, Romo has played very well in these games and won most of them.
Just another storyline for the media to make up.
Good point
We’ve been saying it since the first Eagles game. A game is only big until Dallas wins it, then it wasn’t really that big. For instance, people are actually trying to downplay beating the Saints. okay lol
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
I rest my case boys
3 fumbles and an INT. I was at the game and Tony looked like the QB we have seen in years past. He lost his poise in the biggest game of his career. The Vikes brought pressure and Tony turned the ball over. I didn’t say he is a poor QB, just that he wilts under pressure.
despite being a vikes fan and hating romo, i agree – i have seen romo escape all kinds of crap and wing some crazy pass for an improbable first down. someone around this site mentioned him having that ‘playmaker gene’ or something to that effect, and like it or not i have to admit he’s got a ton of innate skill to go along with those occasional mistakes.
Pressure
You dont think dallas can run? Why, because they are a top ten rushing team coming off back to back 190 yd games. I keep hearing about how Tony will fold under pressure but that has not been the case at all this year.
by DTown's Finest on Jan 16, 2010 1:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Time for the Norsemen to raid, plunder, and pillage yet ?
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
the boats are coming ashore...
soon we light the torches.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
Soon!
I think this is the first time I’ve ever wished a Saturday to go by faster!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
Now we're talking...
This is not a science project.
Who wants to die from the paralysis of analysis, with some heavy emphasis on the anal part? Football is a game where people have risked their entire careers on broken bones and being hit by guys like Jack Tatum.
Games are won by making the other poor bastard go to the infirmary for his team. If they can’t take a joke, send Ray Lewis after them.
Burn the boats! First one to Valhalla wins!
Brett Favre has been to the Super Bowl.....
….Tony Rome has not, unless he bought a ticket!
“IN FARVE WE TRUST!”
Everyone we meet in life give us happiness, some by their arrival, others by their departure!
I dont really like that argument
There was a time when Peyton Manning hadn’t gone to a superbowl, now he’s probably the most feared QB in the NFL. No one’s done something until they’ve done it, if that makes sense.
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
The same guy where it didn't seem that much out of character for him to call "60 Stretch Far-laaahhhh"
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I love that ad!
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 11-5!!!
2009 New York Jets: not 11-5 :(, but PLAYOFFS!!!
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25, despite the recent molestation at the hands of the Lakers
A Cowboys fan with a sense of humor!
Finally!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
This is Vikings Land!
If you want to feel good about your team Cowboy fans, turn on the TV. Plenty of feel good stories for you there. This is a Vikings blog. It never even occurred to me to cruise the Cowboy’s fan pages. It must take a certain type of masocist to come here and expect equal treatment. Comically, there seems to be a little attitude that y’all are victims or something. Well, guess what, we are Vikingsfans. Plain and simple. Good or Bad. We support our team and will not be silenced!!!!
no Way
Cowboys have held every top offense in thep league under 21.
by DTown's Finest on Jan 16, 2010 1:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
last week is not "the past"
"I’m ready to go here, all right? It’s like R. Kelly at recess."
"You will come back stronger then ever. Like Lance Armstrong. But with two balls."
-Ari Gold
lol unless i'm mistaken
a Mr. Einstein would like a word with you.
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 Jan 16, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
Most of us were confident that we'd win.
But I have to admit it was funny watching all you cowboys fans believe all the media hype.
hmmmmm....that's 3 days now
No sign of you at all. I wonder if it has anything to do with the game on Sunday.
Glad to see you're back at it
I understand why you just needed “time away” and I don’t blame you after that embarassment that happened last week. Some people might have admitted that they were dead wrong, especially after all the crap that you spoke. But not you. And that’s O-K. trolls talk crap before the game, because that’s the only time they can ever not be proven wrong. Once the whistle blows, you don’t know shit.
And lost some of them in the process.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
It’s going to be tough following this game via drive chart. I hope I can at least catch the last qtr after work.
Considering how other TE's have gashed you
I’m surprised your not afraid of Witten. If you DC is worth his pay check, he’ll be devising ways to keep Witten from getting open.
2009 BTB Fantasy Champ... Deal with it
he wasn’t much of a factor last week…
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
Great logic
Forget that he had over 1,000 yards this season, since he didn’t do much last week he is probably going to suck this week as well….
2009 BTB Fantasy Champ... Deal with it
I can't believe
I just wasted part of my day reading all this childish nonsense! I have been reading the articles on this site from its begining. Today… is the day I stop unfortunately! What did you expect ericj69! With the Romosexuals comment and such, geez I’m a born and raised Minnesotan and a Viking Fan since Joe Kapp played his days there and not once have I called the Packers anything but the Packers or the Bears the Bears. I know, you all can call me what ever ya want but todays blog and comments were just childish and a complete waste of time. Yes, its my fault for reading it and I won’t make that mistake again. But I will hang around here for a few minutes to see how bad I get bashed for this comment then I will wait for a great game for the Vikings on Sunday and the next game and so on and so on. Have at it Children. Go Vikings!
thats what weve been saying all week
glad at least someone in purple can concur
by ProudBoyzLifer on Jan 16, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
but eric said he writes like this all the time...
i guess thats not so if youre feeling like this now.
Must be that nervousness creeping in and his non-ability to formulate any worthwhile analysis or opinions.
by ProudBoyzLifer on Jan 16, 2010 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
Go back through our archives
Whine about me being childish all you want, but you can’t fault me for being inconsistent. I dish it out to every team, not just the Cowboys. If you don’t like it, nobody’s really encouraging you to stay.
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
i didnt call you childish
your own reader did….
I just think you’re articles this week have been distasteful.
I dont have the time or want to go through your archives. Also this poster states that he has been reading on here since the beginning and hasnt seen anything that this much of a waste of time, EVER? That is the pinnacle of inconsistency.
by ProudBoyzLifer on Jan 16, 2010 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
That's OK
You don’t like jokes about football teams. I get it. Sorry for wasting your time.
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
OK,
I said I would hang around for a while, well here’s the last post. ericj, first of all I really doubt you are sorry for wasting my time, I wasted my time by continuing to read the comments. Second, childish name calling doesn’t make a joke. Who’s whinning? I’m just giving an opinion like anyone else. I respect what Gonzo does here and have enjoyed it for quite some time. I guess its just your writing that turns me off, just be man enough to take it and leave it at that unless you feel the need to call me something other than VikingEric. By the sound of it I’m probably a bit older than you are so I can understand why you write the things you do, so keep it up ericj69! You will grow up some day. Thank You Gonzo for the articles you have written here and the years of hard work you have put into this site. Between this site, your home life and the military, I have a lot of respect for all you do! Thank You! And yes when the Vikes win the BIG game I will read what you have to say. I guess thats it for me and the Daily Norseman until the Vikings WIN the Super Bowl.
Well you can't please everyone.
If I tried to appease each type of person that reads this site, not only would I be wildly unsuccessful, my posts would most likely be extremely boring to read. Like every other brand of writing/comedy, what I post isn’t for everyone.
But as the saying goes, any publicity is good publicity. If I’m getting the full range of reactions that I have from this post, I must be doing something right.
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 16, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
the picture of shay maria!!
i asked my wife if i could make the picture a lot bigger and then tape it to her back when “you know” and she got all mad…………..cant figure women out!!!
GO VIKINGS!!!!!!!
She clearly is not being sensitive to "your" needs.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
Keep Doing Your Thing
I enjoy your readings. This one in particular might not have been your finest, but your a viking fan and nothing you said is illegal so I guess it will piss whizzinator off that much more come Sunday Night. Then his true colors will shine….If you want X’s and O’s become a coach, otherwise you’ll never get it.
If his pokes at these players and your team is name-calling, then I recommend never leaving your house. Last time I checked cowpokes never killed thousands of Indians. I’m shocked this post would offend someone to such an extent they would quit reading posts that they’ve been doing since the creation of the site. We’re talking about being professional and mature on a FOOTBALL fan site. God forbid we’d want a Brad Childress as one of the sites official posters. Doh, I did it, I insulted someone….
Lets crush some Cowboys
AP- Only 3 100 yard games this year, but you still bring me out of my seat everytime the rock is in your hands (but lets keep it there)
Brett- If you we get behind, don’t go all hero on us, play within whats comfortable with you. If we get beat with you doing that, then it was meant to be.
DEFENSE: do what you’ve done all year at home!!
+69
I found this site last year and have enjoyed ALL of the moderators on it. Each has their own style and insight that makes this forum unique. Even though I don’t get to read or blog as much as I’d like, I still enjoy the moments I can escape and keep up with my team by some very knowledgeable fans from all over the world. The humor (whether some think it distasteful or not) is a definite plus and can brighten up what would sometimes have been a screwed up day. Outsiders may come on here and complain but keep one thing in mind. This is OUR SITE. If you don’t like it you’re free to leave and go back to your “perfect” world. It maybe rough at first having to carry on without you but…somehow I think we’ll survive. SKOL!
GOOD MORNING FELLOW NORSEMAN
Today is the Big One. I’m off to church to say a few “Our Fathers” to Avenge the hail mary and for our Beloved Purple. And of course our brothers and sisters fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
As I said in a previous post, maybe we shouldn’t even play today based on SI’s “mojo” indicator where he had us #7 of eight teams only ahead of the Saints, and we all know how that turned out last night. So all the experts can just kiss my @&&. Oops, I’ll have to say a few extra prayers for that one. SKOL Vikings SKOL!
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