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Division Playoff Saturday Open Thread

Even though we're still about 22 hours away from the kickoff of Cowboys/Vikings at the Metrodome, the playoffs are getting ready to gear up again here very shortly.

Today we get two match-ups that should be pretty good ones.  The earlier game is the one that we're the most concerned with, and will feature the Arizona Cardinals. . .fresh off of their 51-point performance against the Green Bay Packers last weekend. . .making a trip to the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Saints to determine one half of next weekend's NFC Championship Game.  The Cardinals aren't expecting wide receiver Anquan Boldin to be back for today's game, but they didn't have him last weekend, either, and played amazingly on offense against a formidable Packer defense.  The Saints came into the post-season stumbling, losers of three straight after starting the season 13-0.  Drew Brees and company are going to have to put up a lot of points in order to win what promises to be a shootout with the Cardinals.

This game will determine not only who moves on to the NFC Championship Game, but in part where it will be played.  If the Saints win, either Minnesota or Dallas will be on the road in New Orleans next weekend.  If the Cardinals can pull out a win, Arizona will travel to play the winner of tomorrow's contest.  So, yes, there's a chance that the NFC Championship Game could be played at the Metrodome.

The AFC match-up for today will see the Baltimore Ravens, coming off their decimation of the Patriots last week, going to Indianapolis to take on the #1 seed in the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts.  On paper, this looks like it should be a walkover for Indy. . .but Peyton Manning is 0-3 in his last three playoff games when his team is coming off of a bye.  I have a feeling that this game is going to be much more interesting than most folks are anticipating.

The NFC game will be on your local FOX affiliate, while the AFC game will be on CBS.  No more NBC games the rest of the year (thankfully, for the Vikings' sake).

So, if you're going to be watching the action, feel free to discuss it here.

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FIRST!

HAHAHAHA

Hi Guys, Hope all well and ready for some football over the next 2 days? Sure am here!

Looks like will get to see the Vikes live at a sports bar here in Dubai – YIPPEE!!!

Is early enough here so will complete prior to shut down….

Man I am PUMPED!

Let’s see what happens tonight?

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 16, 2010 2:01 PM CST reply actions  

Saints/Cards

Everyone is predicting a shootout. It’s one of those games that I could see ending up like 24-21 or something. Obviously there is a great chance of a shootout, but it seems that when that is what everyone is expecting, a lot of times it turns out to be a defensive battle.

"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

by Young Wiz on Jan 16, 2010 2:14 PM CST reply actions  

Who do you

guys got? Saints or Cards?

I think the Saints might pull it out.

by Dub_TC on Jan 16, 2010 2:21 PM CST reply actions  

Let's hope Cards.

Do we want to play the Saints again? :)

"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

by Young Wiz on Jan 16, 2010 2:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Hmmmmmm....

I’ll take Cards…..

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 2:37 PM CST reply actions  

It's gonna be a shoot out...

The Saints defense is poor (statistically speaking) and the Cardinals showed their no Pass Stoppers either – last week.
High-flying game is what we should see. Most points scored in playoff game in history anyone?

60+ points for each side, perhaps?

GO CARDS!!

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 2:37 PM CST reply actions  

Who do you want to win?

Whoever wins today would be the Vikes’ opponent next week. Saints or Cards.

I like the Saints as a team, and the Cards were not fun when we faced them previously, so I thought I would be for the Saints.

But conversely, if we ‘draw’ the Cards in the title game, the Vikes get a home game, which I think is a huge advantage to us advancing. Whether we truly have a home field advantage or not, there is no doubt the Vikings bring a better game to the table at home, whatever the reason.

In addition, it seems possible that the Vikings might be better suited to gameplan a team they already played rather than a team they haven’t seen in a while, especially considering both of those teams have a lot of passing-game playmakers and will be a similar challenge no matter which one shows up.

So I think for the Vikings sake it almost seems better for the Cards to be their potential title game opponent.

What is your take?

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 2:42 PM CST reply actions  

Essentially I agree w your analysis....

Like the idea of home game vs cards instead of away game w NO…..We have played Cards, know what we need to fix….Secind time around is always better! ; )

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 2:44 PM CST up reply actions  

ooops second not secind

fingers not working as usual, like the eyes….

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 2:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Well...

It doesn’t really matter which team wins – this is a preview of sorts though for next week and we will see what these teams are made of. The Cards looked weak defensively in the 2nd half last week… the Saints, well, haven’t looked the same heading into the playoffs.
Either way, either team is beatable.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 2:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Agreed

I’d rather see the Cards at home, if we shut the annoying Cowboy trolls up tomorrow.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 3:41 PM CST up reply actions  

When we shut them 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 Jan 16, 2010 3:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Doing an all nighter....

By the time the late game tonight finishes (there where u guys are), go to work….then again w Vikes/Dallas starting at 10pm (local) Sunday night, do this again, w exception should get a couple of hours Monday after the second game….

I will be a beast on Monday at work though….But all worth it!Just like the old days when this was the norm….this will be the exception though now lol! OOooof tough getting old!

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 2:42 PM CST reply actions  

Get ready for it:

9-6, Cardinals win after Rackers misses an early chip shot, he comes back and hits a 52 yard game winner.

Skol Vikings!
Woot Woot!

by Manimal on Jan 16, 2010 3:27 PM CST reply actions  

And the shootout has started

As Tim Hightower busts out a 70-yard touchdown run on the Cardinals’ first play from scrimmage.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 16, 2010 3:36 PM CST reply actions  

Shootout

Maybe a shootout…I hate to say this after all the praise heaped on Dallas this week, but it is not as if the Saints are entering this game with a head of steam.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 3:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Shootout

Saints answer back with a good drive. 7-7.

Berman said the final on this one will be 77-75; a little exaggerated maybe.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow

7-0 Cards…twenty seconds in to the game.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 3:36 PM CST reply actions  

One Play and 7

Wow, What a start. Nice AZ!

by Bove on Jan 16, 2010 3:36 PM CST reply actions  

good lord, i’m not even to the sports bar yet! dammo

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 3:38 PM CST reply actions  

I don't care who is playing today......................

GO VIKINGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe all Viking fans must be masochistic!!

by BSUvikFAN on Jan 16, 2010 3:39 PM CST reply actions  

You should:

If the Cardinals win, the Vikings can host the NFC Championship game!

Skol Vikings!
Woot Woot!

by Manimal on Jan 16, 2010 3:40 PM CST up reply actions  

sure is quiet in the superdome already

I believe all Viking fans must be masochistic!!

by BSUvikFAN on Jan 16, 2010 3:40 PM CST reply actions  

Is this going to be like last weeks arizona game?

No D?

I believe all Viking fans must be masochistic!!

by BSUvikFAN on Jan 16, 2010 3:45 PM CST reply actions  

cardinals defense anyone?

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 3:46 PM CST reply actions  

Cardinals D

AZ defense has been AWOL for the last week, and did not show up today.

Neither did NO’s D on the first play.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Six minutes in

Saints 7, Cardinals 7

Yeah. . .I don’t anticipate this changing much the rest of the way. The lack of defense, I mean.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 16, 2010 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

After last week's game

it was pretty much a certainty that we were going to see another shootout.

by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 16, 2010 3:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Turnover

Saints defense/ former Viking Sharper come up with a fumble recovery.

One turnover could win a game like this.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 3:52 PM CST up reply actions  

looks like pierre can play alright.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 3:57 PM CST reply actions  

And Brees with a TD pass

Makes it 14-7, Saints. Hit Jeremy Shockey from about 17 yards.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 16, 2010 3:59 PM CST reply actions  

on this pace the game will feature 168 points…. and all those between play time outs will make this a 6 hour game.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions  

Kurt Warner

Warner recovers fumble.

Ya know, we haven’t seen anything to indicate that 1999 Kurt Warner, the one player who scares me, the player who destroyed Minnesota in December, has shown up today.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 4:03 PM CST reply actions  

How did we lose to the cards

Their d sucks big time. If early indications hold true we will be going to NO next week.

by SouthernNorseman on Jan 16, 2010 4:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Wow

Looking a little one sided.

by Bove on Jan 16, 2010 4:05 PM CST reply actions  

20-7 NO Pending PAT

AZ can score in a hurry, so this isn’t over…but 1999 Kurt Warner better show up if the Vikings want to play for a home game in the NFC Championship.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 4:13 PM CST up reply actions  

I truely believe...

That who ever wins the Vikings/Cowboys game is going to the Super Bowl…

All four teams have a pretty high powered offense, so it will come down to D…

And both Minnesota and Dallas have much better D (if they show up) than NO or AZ…

Go AZ, I want revenge in OUR house!

SKOL VIKINGS!!!

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 4:06 PM CST reply actions  

Agreed

The Minnesota-Dallas winner goes to Miami. Both teams are more rounded and complete than AZ and NO,

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 4:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Saints score again

Reggie Bush with a huge TD run to make it 21-7.

Yeah. . .looks like the Saints are getting their mojo back. Either that or the Cardinals are the most pathetic tackling team I’ve seen in a long time.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 16, 2010 4:13 PM CST reply actions  

Lack of Momentum in Playoffs

The Saints entered the playoffs with less momentum than the Vikings—the Saints look alright so far today, save for that first play from scrimmage.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 4:16 PM CST reply actions  

Good God

Im so F’in tired of seeing Warners wife

"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"

by VikesFaninNM on Jan 16, 2010 4:17 PM CST reply actions  

I'm not

Compared to the way she used to look, anyway. She’s actually quite MILF-tastic right now.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 16, 2010 4:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Deanna Favre

Favre’s wife is more MILF-tastic, though.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 4:19 PM CST up reply actions  

agreed

she looked like a witch when they were in St. Louis…lol

by chaosg on Jan 16, 2010 4:19 PM CST up reply actions  

She’s alot better now then the old butch look, but still, seems like they still pan to her after every Warner play

"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"

by VikesFaninNM on Jan 16, 2010 4:19 PM CST up reply actions  

MILF-tastic Steeler fan

And now the MILF-tastic (but no doubt annoying) Steeler fan in the wireless network commercial.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 4:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh yes

I like her very much, too.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 16, 2010 4:22 PM CST up reply actions  

hatred

i hate that woman, so much so that i wish i could contact her and express my hatred. hate

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 4:23 PM CST up reply actions  

AZ succeeds on this drive simply if they let their D rest 5 mins. their D has been playing almost the entire game.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 4:25 PM CST reply actions  

warner

ha ha, he thought about shoving that pursuit linebacker but then, naaaaaah

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 4:26 PM CST reply actions  

Gotta run

My Gorgeous but sadly Cowboys loving girlfriend is on the way and I got two ribeyes marinating in the fridge to grill up. Enjoy the games folks.

"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"

by VikesFaninNM on Jan 16, 2010 4:27 PM CST 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 Jan 16, 2010 4:35 PM CST up reply actions  

it’s kinda sad when Kenny Albert is covering playoff games.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 4:37 PM CST reply actions  

Now let's see if AZ can stop 'em.....

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 4:38 PM CST reply actions  

Uff da...

That was a pretty crazy TD…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 4:41 PM CST reply actions  

Guess not ....no D??????? AZ Come on man!

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 4:42 PM CST reply actions  

gnite, cardinals.

I know its early… but cmon…

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 16, 2010 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

Warner KTFO

A great view of Warner’s nostrils there…

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 4:49 PM CST reply actions  

Leinart comes in and leads the Cards to victory!

Ok, unlikely, but it would be a hell of a story, huh?

:)

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 4:50 PM CST reply actions  

Leinart

If the Vikings want a shot at playing at home next weekend, it looks like we are all relying on Matt Leinart.

In other words, the road to Miami goes through New Orleans.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Leinart Crisp

Well, Leinart does look good so far…but I don’t know if efficiency is enough to rally on the road from a 21-point deficit, especially when your defense can’t stop anything.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 5:05 PM CST up reply actions  

those QB knockouts on turnovers are BS. im not on warner’s side but what just happened is so ridiculously dangerous, and it was such a blatant cheap shot. i mean, it’s a legal cheap shot. no cheap shots should be legal.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 4:53 PM CST reply actions  

Yikes

35-14

We all know that art is not the truth, art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.--Picasso

by uncle rico on Jan 16, 2010 5:01 PM CST reply actions  

307 yards by the Saints offense

Impressive, even against the Cardinals.

We all know that art is not the truth, art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.--Picasso

by uncle rico on Jan 16, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions  

it's cool

jake plummer is gonna show up any minute and this game will be ON!

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 5:05 PM CST reply actions  

ROTFL

Heeeere I come to save the daaaaaaay!

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:15 PM CST up reply actions  

I may have to retract...

my statement about the Saints D…

Where the hell did they come from?!?!

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:06 PM CST reply actions  

here’s where rackers pees himself because he is on for a playoff kick. i wonder if he somehow makes it, will he tear his acl mcl and pcl again?

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 5:07 PM CST reply actions  

Big Mo

That missed FG should deflate any optimism and momentum AZ may have had going in to the locker room.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 5:10 PM CST up reply actions  

What do you expect?

Anyone whose name rhymes with “Packers” has to be fail…

…Sorry, I couldn’t resist… :)

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:11 PM CST reply actions  

Well you now see a completely healthy Saints team

So go out at beat the Cowboys tomorrow and we’ll see you next week
good luck

by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 5:12 PM CST reply actions  

Hey, Aints fan!

Mississippi doesn’t end with an “S”…

Ok, I know… that’s smack talk and I don’t smack talk…

But I’ve been drinking and am feeling quite the witty smartass right now…

Please forgive…

8D

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks!

It’s really hard to convey “freindly ribbing” in text and I’ve seen it start a forum war…

That’s why I really pick and choose who I use it with…

Looks like I chose wisely… :)

I really look forward to (hopefully) facing you next week!

And to echo zerkalo, if we weren’t here, you’d be who I’d be rooting for…

Such a “from the ashes” story is an inspiration for all…

Good luck! :)

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:39 PM CST up reply actions  

this saints fan has been cool

good luck to you mississippisaintsfan, your comments have been respectful and i wish you the best. if the vikings fail, the saints are who i’d back.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions  

same for me.....

Definitely over Dallas should that incomprehensible game occur….But since will be the Vikes, we go to NO…no probs…THAT too will be a great game!

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 5:30 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah, whatever happens, if we go to new orleans i hope its a fun shootout!

or that we win 50-7. what can i say, i want the vikings to win 50-7 every week.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Spoken like a true football fan...

I love close tough games…

But when by Vikings are playing, gimme a blow out!

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:42 PM CST up reply actions  

wow this is brutal

 I guess it doesn’t really matter how hot a team is going in eh?

by Grime on Jan 16, 2010 5:32 PM CST reply actions  

And to think some "experts" actually doubted the saints

"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 Vikant on Jan 16, 2010 5:33 PM CST reply actions  

yeah, funny how people dont see a full team with a purpose for a couple weeks...

…and they decide they’ve got nothing in the tank and are going to roll over.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Is anyone else yelling “SHUT UP, SIRAGUSA!” at the tv? He adds nothing.

by JasonAve6413 on Jan 16, 2010 5:35 PM CST reply actions  

I think the nuber 2 team is better than the number 1 team

they are not as biased as Troy and Joe

"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 Vikant on Jan 16, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow...

Sharper really has Fitz’s number…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:45 PM CST reply actions  

ha ha

yeah, wish we still had him. its been fun to see him play so well for the saints

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Kudos to the Saints coaching...

Sharper was always good with the Vikes and I wish we still had him…

But it looks to me like he’s taken it to the next level with the Saints; gotta credit the coaching for that…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Dont Kick to Reggie Bush

The vikings learned that lesson last year

"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 Vikant on Jan 16, 2010 5:47 PM CST reply actions  

45-14 Saints

Now it’s over.

See you tomorrow on the game thread.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 16, 2010 5:47 PM CST reply actions  

yeah think w catch 1 hr sleep too, his is over....

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 5:49 PM CST reply actions  

NO in a BO.

Sure would be fun to be in N’awlins tonight! Party meter will go up to 11.

We all know that art is not the truth, art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.--Picasso

by uncle rico on Jan 16, 2010 5:50 PM CST reply actions  

the nfc chapionship game will be played in new orelans

See next week guys

"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 Vikant on Jan 16, 2010 5:56 PM CST reply actions  

WOW

Just got back from a small job. It is 45-14 darn it

by vikefansd on Jan 16, 2010 6:02 PM CST reply actions  

The best thing about this win

Is shutting up all those “experts” who keep saying we are not going anywhere
Now it’s your turn i’m so tired of the #1 and #2 seeds getting so dis-respected

by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 6:03 PM CST reply actions  

isn’t it crazy? a team easily locks up #1 and yet they act like they are #6. it never makes any sense.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 6:06 PM CST up reply actions  

I dont think you'll have too many problems

The only time i can think of Saints fans getting unruly is during the week of the Cowpunks
And to tell the truth i can understand that

by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Football “experts” are like weathermen.

Sure, they lost their last 3 regular season games, but how “soft” do they look now? Jerks.

by JasonAve6413 on Jan 16, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't listen to the "experts" who get paid to talk...

I listen to the experts whose livelihood is on the line… the Vegas bookies…

Saints +7; Vikes +3…

Gratz to the Saints; time for us to do our part…

SKOL VIKINGS!!!!

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 6:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Favorite

Its Vikings -2.5, not +

by JimiLayne on Jan 17, 2010 8:35 AM CST up reply actions  

Not a problem

just keep the trolls out

"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 Vikant on Jan 16, 2010 6:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Heck no!

Your more than welcome, imho…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions  

The Vikes

Not because Dallas is better
If they werent playing the Vikes i would want another shot at them with a healthy Saints team
But because i live near brett and i want to see him in the nfc championship again

by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 6:17 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah i agree

i wish the saints won the super bowl the year we were 5-11 so we didnt have to be playoff opponents! i want both teams to win the SB.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 6:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Holy cow!

They actually gave the Vikes some props!

Kinda…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

better than troy and buck

"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 Vikant on Jan 16, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

I hate those two.....

They really suck as commentators

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 17, 2010 4:47 AM CST up reply actions  

For what it's worth

Cowboys fans freakin hate that tandem as well.

"Thanks Ed, good hairpiece" - Tony Romo

by robolundgren on Jan 17, 2010 9:35 AM CST up reply actions  

Cardinals D gave up 90 points in 2 weeks

Ouch!

"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 Vikant on Jan 16, 2010 6:31 PM CST reply actions  

Hope like hell

Baltimore/Indy is better than this crap.

by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 16, 2010 6:34 PM CST reply actions  

I expect it to be...

Both teams are looking awfully good…

I think Colts have the advantage on Offense and the Ravens have it on D…

Should be a fun game…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions  

did that commercial just show strahan helping a cancer patient put on their wig? that is freaking weird.

by zerkalo on Jan 16, 2010 6:42 PM CST reply actions  

I sure hope...

Our O line can handle NO better then AZ’s did…

I’d hate to see what some of those hits would have done to Favre…

If we get there…

Man! I’m both SO excited and SO nervous about tomorrow’s game…

If we show up, we got this…

If we don’t, it’s AZ all over again…

…I think I’m gonna explode…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 16, 2010 6:43 PM CST reply actions  

Dont worry the Vikes have this game

Just because the experts have a love fest with the cowpukes dont mean a thing.
They didnt give us a chance either

by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 16, 2010 7:22 PM CST up reply actions  

My Saints Won Big Today.......

and my Vikings will win big tomorrow!
Go Vikings!!!

by MissButterfly on Jan 16, 2010 7:05 PM CST reply actions  

I've Commented There a Few Times MississippiSaintsFan......

but it seems like they get off on tangents that I can’t follow. I’ll check in again, though.
I’m a Mississippian, too – Brett Favre was a USM classmate of my daughter (I’m a 61-year OLD woman) so my husband and I have watched him play games all through college and the pros.
When the Vikings play the Saints in the Superdome to see who goes to the Superbowl, I’ll be happy with the outcome either way.

by MissButterfly on Jan 16, 2010 10:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Of course...

Counting this game, and the lame Pro Bowl, there’s only seven games left this year. Watching them all!

Skol Vikings!
Woot Woot!

by Manimal on Jan 16, 2010 8:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Pro Bowl

No one counts the even-more-meaningless-and-stupid Pro Bowl game as an actual contest.

by Midnight Rambler on Jan 17, 2010 9:52 AM CST up reply actions  

I just remembered a funny story

I live in South Carolina…I went to the local mall to look for a Pecry Harvin jerzy. The footaction or foot locker, whoever wears the ref uni’s. They didnt know who Percy Harvin was. He said he could order it for me. So he listed all the Viking players that they could order. After he said one name, I just walked away from the guy because I was so annoyed.

He says…“Tickertun, um Tocketon, ummm Tarkuhhhh something.” I just walked off and I said to my wife if you dont know who Fran Tarkenton is you shouldnt be allowed to work at a sports store.

"I will not amuse the tyrants or the susceptible."

by Hook85 on Jan 16, 2010 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

HAHA!

That was some funy shiz. “tickertun… um tocketon…” LOL

Skol!

by Shazbot996 on Jan 17, 2010 9:37 AM CST up reply actions  

Id post this as a fan post

I just dont feel like perfecting my grammar and finding pictures and all that.

"I will not amuse the tyrants or the susceptible."

by Hook85 on Jan 16, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions  

Honestly,

I believe the Saints won their Super Bowl tonight. Whoever wins the Vikings/Cowboys game tomorrow will meet the Chargers in the Super Bowl.

I’m picking the Vikings, 28-13.

beneath the paving stones, the beach!

by oklib77 on Jan 17, 2010 12:43 AM CST reply actions  

+1 My Superbowl Picks at the start of the

season was Vikes & Chargers…and it still lives!

Why Do People Question The Vikings' Status?

by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 17, 2010 8:50 AM CST up reply actions  

2 Locals.

I know of two girls from my area up North that are big Dallas fans.. sitting in the endzone in row 3 sporting Cowboys…

Let’s hope they regret being Cowboys fans and should have been Vikings fans :)

by Deek on Jan 17, 2010 12:02 PM CST reply actions  

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