No Place Like Dome: Vikings Going to New Orleans After Dismantling Dallas
by Anthony21 on Jan 17, 2010 3:20 PM CST
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After today's game, it's hard to believe that the NFL experts were using those labels to describe the Cowboys, and not the Vikings. Three hours later, there was no doubt about which was the better of these two teams.
Credit a dominant performance by Ray Edwards, who played the game of his life. Take that a step further, and credit a defensive line that suffocated Tony Romo and left him with little time and little space to throw the ball. Credit a great performance by Brett Favre, who displayed the value of having a poised veteran quarterback under center in the playoffs. Credit Sidney Rice, who caught a pair of touchdowns in the first half and another touchdown in the second half. Credit Chris Kluwe, who did an excellent job of helping the Vikings win the field position battle.
After humiliating the long line of analysts who spent the week breathlessly praising the Cowboys and hardly mentioning the other team slated to take the field, the Vikings are heading to New Orleans for a shot at the Super Bowl. Not quite a perfect performance, but it was really dang good and we have reason to be confident heading into next week's game. After all the hype surrounding other NFC teams, it's down to the Vikings and Saints.
And indeed, Edwards tops the list of guys to credit for this win. Constantly harassing Romo, Edwards finished the game with five tackles, a trio of sacks, and even more hits on the quarterback.
He wasn't the only difference-maker up front. Jared Allen roped Romo for a sack, as did Jimmy Kennedy and Chad Greenway. Romo did have open receivers out there. And when the Cowboys ran the ball, they were largely successful. But when Romo dropped back to pass, the Vikings were all over him and made his life miserable.
On the offensive side, Adrian Peterson turned in another nondescript game -- but Brett Favre made up for that. The opening drive was rough, and Dallas quickly jumped out to huge advantages in time of possession and total yardage. But Favre responded on the next drive, targeting Sidney Rice for a 47-yard touchdown.
The Vikings took the lead with that score, and they extended their lead after a much more methodical drive early in the second quarter. The drive lasted 10 plays, 80 yards and nearly five minutes. Brett capped it off with another touchdown toss to Rice, and after a Ryan Longwell field goal, the Vikings took a 17-3 lead into the half. After a scoreless third quarter, a flurry of scoring in the fourth quarter sealed the deal. A bit of controversy over the fact that the Vikings offense kept the pace up after the game had been decided, but I have no sympathy for any member of the Cowboys who didn't like it. Should have played better. Should have stopped Brett.
Clearly, the Vikings owe a great deal to all people around the league and media who doubted them. They quite arguably entered this game as the underdogs, and they came out as a team with something to prove. Particularly the guys up front on the defensive side. By the conclusion of the afternoon, a statement was made.
Once again, that's not to say the Vikings played a perfect game. They were flagged far too often for my liking, partly due to uneven officiating from Walt Anderson's crew. Adrian Peterson was held to under three yards per carry. On the occasions that Romo had time, he had plenty of options. And when the Cowboys kept the ball on the ground, Felix Jones proved tough to stop (though for some reason, he was rarely given the ball).
But aside from those ever-so-slight negatives coming out of this game, the Vikings played about as well as we could have hoped. Need to keep up the pressure on the quarterback, need to continue feeding Sidney Rice, and need to avoid playing from behind. All three of those factors were instrumental to this victory, and all three must continue into next week to land a spot in the Super Bowl. It's a tough task, but a doable one.
The Mission to Miami shall continue.
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Alright!
I see why so many defensive line players were voted into the pro bowl.
And now...
Everybody on the CBS pregame show just basically said we’re going to have a really tough time beating New Orleans next week…
I’M LOVING IT!
The differene now is
Harvinwill get a chance on kickoffs and we dont have to worry as much about a dominant pass rush.
by vikesfan4lyf on Jan 17, 2010 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
Tough time, you will be blown out next week
but since they are a class ball club unlike yours they will not go for a 4th and whatever TD with a minute left in a blow out, no class at all, the Saints will go Marching in all over your purple butts
waaah, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, wah
you’re pathetic
Just a random thought…I posted this on my teams board earlier but I think it applies…
I don’t get this whole ‘class,’ thing everyone has so much ‘issue’ with on every single blog. The insult you see all the time is so and so’s fans have no ‘class,’ or ‘stay classy, _ _ fans.’
Today, because the vikes ran up the score a bit there at the end…the cowboys fans all have their panties up in a bunch about being ‘classy.’ lol ‘Class’ never is an issue before a game…only after a loss…then all of a sudden the fans of some defeated yet ‘dignified and storied’ franchise (as almost every nfl franchise is, apparently) still have the honor of retaining said ‘class’ while the victors apparently have the dubious distinction of sacrificing their honor in favor of a win….so noble. After a loss fans always have the ‘higher priorities’ in mind.
Odd. Almost as prevalent as the ‘ref conspiracy’ phenomenon in post game threads…
"I don’t dance too much." --Mike Holmgren
by johnnyphoenix on Jan 17, 2010 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
Couldn't have said it better
It’s human nature to make excuses for losing, or to try to bring down the person that beat you….usually these arguments hold no weight and the losers just come off as whiney
by Loki The Viking God on Jan 17, 2010 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
What is this,
I’d have thought you be busy breaking out your plastic pillow to cry into tonight.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
LOL
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jan 17, 2010 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
and the 45 -14 score from yesterday was???
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
My thoughts exactly
and didn’t the Cowboys rape the Eagles last week?. but we’re supposed to take pity on the Cowboys because we have a comfortable lead ? “C.mon man”….lol
What point are you trying to prove?
The score yesterday was 35 – 14 at the half. The only scores in the second half were a feild goal and a punt return…. both in the third quarter.
With that said, I’m glad the VIkings “ran the score up” on the Cowboys.
the troll said "butt"...
the “hottest team” in the NFL “got weighed…measured, and you have been found wanting.” and lassoed. – “A Knight’s Tale”. be a man TRFan. suck it up. you’ve got next season to be a troll all over again.
I knew this would be a hot topic...but
this isn’t highschool, pop warner, or even college D1 ball.
These are millionaire athletes who get paid exorbitant amounts of money to play the game. How many times this year did we see 44-17, 54-0 scores…
Did Dallas really expect us to quit playing?
You don’t want someone to run the score up…STOP THEM.
That is all.
Being that the Saints’ strength lies in outscoring teams rather than ball control/defense they will put as many points as possible on the board until the final gun sounds…and that’s exactly what they should try to do. Not only is it their game plan, but it builds confidence in the unstoppability of their offense for them going into the super bowl if that scenario comes to pass. This is a team that lost a bit of that confidence going into the playoffs and everything they can do to get it back to where it was previously is an asset to them.
"I don’t dance too much." --Mike Holmgren
by johnnyphoenix on Jan 17, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
blah blah blah
What is ALL THIS BULLSHIT about running up the score? what doe you call 45 -14 or whatever it was. Just a bunch of losers sad because “america’s team” funny how america is only redneck texas?/ got their asses whopped!!
If your from Texas, you have no idea what class is
Sorry, I lived in TX. The majority of the people there have absolutely no class, just talk a big game and that’s it. they say everything is big in TX, no not everything, just their mouths.
A Thought
Could you please refresh my memory of what the Dallas vs Buffalo Superbowl score was? I think it was Dallas 52 Buffalo 17? If Dallas wanted us to stop playing, then they should have punted on 4th down instead of going for it…Dallas didn’t stop playing and neither did we. The only thing I’m sorry for is that we didn’t send in our scrubs to play you like we did the LAST 4 HOME GAMES WE PLAYED…
by Carey O on Jan 18, 2010 5:00 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Its called staying in rhythm.
If you don’t like it than maybe your team shouldn’t give up. It’s one thing to get beat, but to give up and look pathetic doing it…
Vikings 38, Cowboys 17.
Excellent day for the defense
13 negative yardage plays
6 sacks
2 fumble recoveries
3 points allowed
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
I couldn't agree more!
As well as our defensive line played yesterday, they’re going to have to play FREAK BALL against Brees to disrupt him. Time of possession (as always) will be critical!
by abba7 on Jan 18, 2010 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks!
see you next year.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
now here's a Dallas fan with class...(unlike TRFan, the troll)
thanks, Dire Wolf. Dallas had a great season. doesn’t help much now but out of 32 teams there’s one winner. next year….
Packer fan here
Just wanted to say congrats on advancing to the NFC Championship. I hate Dallas with a passion and loved how MN destroyed them, especially going for the touchdown on 4th down. As long as it happens to Dallas and only Dallas, I’m cool with it. 2 more wins for you guys and you have the gold, the one and only thing that matters.
Go Pack!
Thanks, Jabooty!
We carry the NFC North torch to New Orleans!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't I Tell Y'all "My" Vikings Would Win Big.....
like “my” Saints?
By the way, the CBS crew may have thought the Vikings will have a hard time against the Saints, but the FOX people sounded like they thought the Vikings had the edge against the Saints.
Anyway, it may be one of the greatest games of all time!
Way to kick our asses, Vikings!
Good luck over the next few weeks. I wouldn’t mind seeing the old man get one more so he can go out in style.
by Baked Potato Soup on Jan 17, 2010 3:31 PM CST reply actions
Thanks, BPS!
see you next year.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Rooting for your team to go all the way
In the end the best team won in an ass kicking contest that included mistakes by the Cowboys and great plays by the Vikings…
Let’s see each other next year, alright?
Viva México! Go Cowboys!
by Chandus on Jan 17, 2010 3:35 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Hard fought game
Thanks for the classy reply, Chandus, and you’re absolutely right; there’s always next year :)
Congrats on breaking that playoff drought, looks like both the Vikings and Cowboys are back in business!
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Thanks, Chandus!!
see y’all next year.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
thanks, brother
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 17, 2010 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
Sports media 0; Saints, Colts, Vikings fans 3
First off, congratulations and thanks for destroying “America’s Team” today. Neither the Saints or Vikings got much respect from the sports media this week. I’m happy both teams proved the doubters wrong and also proved that everything the “experts” say before games is just useless noise. It should be a great game next weekend. See you in Nawlins’.
"I said this early on that this was a good football team, they just maybe had to have a stick put in certain parts of their body to play a little harder in certain places to where we’re able to take interceptions and score touchdowns."--Gregg Williams
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 17, 2010 3:39 PM CST reply actions
#1 and #2 meet.
just how it should be. see ya next week.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
Please tell me one of you guys got a screen cap of Brooking whining.
I’m a Falcons fan, and I’d like to hang it on my fridge.
Reporter: Can I ask you something without making you mad?
Brooking didn't like that last TD.
He thought is was kicking them when there down. The game was already over so why pile it on.
Yeah it wasn’t necessary but it was a hell of a catch. I’m just so glad we kicked their butt. It got old listening to how they were going to beat us all week. They got what they deserved. The Saints are going to be tough. I really think we have the better team but their home field will keep them fired up. It’s going to be tough to go in there & beat them.
I looked like frazier
was about to come back at brooking lol
by vikesfan4lyf on Jan 17, 2010 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
Brooking is an idiot...
It was 4th down. The clock was going to stop on anything not resulting in a 1st down/TD. I have no problem with the call, and neither shouod he…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Good luck, guys
You earned it. I will be looking forward to seeing you in the Super Bowl.
P.S. Don’t listen to any whiners from my side about running up the score… if we didn’t like it, we should’ve stopped it.
Best wishes to you all.
Thanks, Key19!!
See you next year.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
great job key19
you have more class than any other dallas fan so far….
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have"
Thomas Jefferson
by RileysCannibalJct on Jan 17, 2010 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
thanks, man
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 17, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
Congratulations...
on beating us in all phases of the game. You deserved the victory in spades, and were just a plain better team than my Boys.
That said, I absolutely disagree with Key above. That was low class of Childress and Favre, and has cemented in my mind the fact that Favres legacy is that of an amazing player who has little integrity and is a prima donna. I wish you guys good luck down the stretch and I respect your organization, but some bad Karma may be heading your way for that display of an entire lack of class by your head coach and your quarterback (don’t say it wasn’t favre, he’s proven he will go against his coaches wishes)
I will be amazed if some Vike fans who are avid football enthusiasts don’t agree with me on this.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
As noted in the article, here's my only question.
If the Cowboys didn’t like it, why didn’t they do something to stop it?
True. Plus, if a fanbase is bawwing about ‘class’ after a game that usually means your team did something right.
nspirals….
Congratulations on beating us in all phases of the game. You deserved the victory in spades, and were just a plain better team than my Boys.
That said, I absolutely disagree with Key above. That was low class of Childress and Favre, and has cemented in my mind the fact that Favres legacy is that of an amazing player who has little integrity and is a prima donna. I wish you guys good luck down the stretch and I respect your organization, but some bad Karma may be heading your way for that display of an entire lack of class by your head coach and your quarterback (don’t say it wasn’t favre, he’s proven he will go against his coaches wishes)
I will be amazed if some Vike fans who are avid football enthusiasts don’t agree with me on this.
Fixed.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboyhating in 2007fans whining about ‘class,’ which can only mean one thing-We’re back..We just got our asses kicked.
Fixed your sig , too.
"I don’t dance too much." --Mike Holmgren
by johnnyphoenix on Jan 17, 2010 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
you won't bait me into saying something without class...
I’m not that kind of football fan. I wished you guys the best of luck, and I meant it. I disagreed with the call to rub it in, and I will continue to. You are a great fan base and a great team, and being rude because you disagree with my point lowers us all.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
Look dude...
It was 4th down. We ran 3 straight times before that. The clock was gonna stop regardless, so we threw. You’re crap D couldn’t stop it. It wasn’t out of line. If we had run and kicked a FG, you and Keith Brooking would still be bitching.
Here’s an idea…don’t get you’re ass kicked by 20 points to start with…and you don’t have to deal with situations like this.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Please buddy... stop talking. You have your opinion of Favre and Childress, and
that’s fine. But don’t expect to come over here and share your opinion about Favre and Childress being “low class” for playing for a full 60 minutes of a football game.
Had things been reversed and the Boy’s been in the same situation, I don’t think Wade, Jerry, and Romo would have any issue with sticking it down the throat of the Vikings. I think you are full of shit if you think that Wade wouldn’t do the same thing to the Vikings.
It’s a playoff game for Christ’s sake, not preseason.
How about you head back on over to BTB where the rest of your buddies are hoping that Favre’s career is ended next week by “someone on the Saints”. (In case you are wondering what I’m talking about, read Lord Humungus’s post on this thread: http://www.dailynorseman.com/2010/1/13/1249829/is-it-just-me-or-do-cowboy-fans … it’s the first post, you can’t miss it.)
Talk about class…
You don’t even realize that this isn’t about the game at all…it’s about hurt feelings. Couching it in terms of ‘class’ or ‘karma’ is just you not being able to realize it. You’re so ‘noble’ and ‘classy’ you decided to come over to THIS board and lecture everyone here about ‘class.’ Thanks.
"I don’t dance too much." --Mike Holmgren
by johnnyphoenix on Jan 17, 2010 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
Look
It is not on you. You know that right? It is a statement on the football community. They left us for dead. Don’t worry.
I will be amazed if some Vike fans who are avid football enthusiasts don’t agree with me on this.
Doesn’t make you or anyone else right about it, either. Jimmy Johnson said it correctly. This the NFL Playoffs. You don’t like it, stop it. Noone said a word about how many points the Saints put on the Cardinals. Go cry over there.
Karma will catch up with you.
that’s all I’m saying Jshep. You know what it means.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
Karma?
When did Cows fans become Hindus all of the sudden. Hank Hill is spinning in his grave.
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jan 17, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
Think about for a moment, cowbell.
In the Hindu religion, the cow is sacred.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
Good point
Those are most likely Tofu burgers on their BBQs these days.
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jan 17, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Karma?
I stopped believing in karma around the same time i stopped believing in the easter bunny
by Loki The Viking God on Jan 17, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
What?
Then who is the furry bastard with big ears crapping in my backyard?
This furry bastard?
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
that’s all I’m saying Jshep. You know what it means.
What you are ‘saying,’ essentially means this—
"Dear Vikings fans,
Please take no notice me working in my butthurt under the guise of a congratulatory, gracious acceptance of defeat. We as Cowboy fans are shocked and saddened by the behavior of the Vikings organization, a behavior which would never, ever be replicated by the Dallas Cowboys.That being said, even if such an impossibility were to occur, Cowboys fans worldwide would stand up and decry such an indefensible and disgusting action….in NO WAY would our legion of fans in any way find satisfaction or make rationalizations as to why such actions were warranted. Indeed, furious and stern letters condemning this heinous crime and demanding an explanation would be posted on our blog, and sent directly to franchise owner Jerry Jones, with a caveat that we as fans will boycott Cowboys stadium until the responsible parties are punished accordingly."
"I don’t dance too much." --Mike Holmgren
by johnnyphoenix on Jan 17, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Non-starter
The Vikings did everything they reasonably could to NOT rack up more points beyond the 27. They deliberately blew off 2 field goals!
That final touchdown wasn’t an act of classlessness. If the Vikings wanted to jack up the score, they would have kicked a field goal, on that 4th down and on the previous 4th down and 7..
Instead they just went for it and were fully expecting the Cowboys to shut the play down. They were just killing time. But surprise, the Cowboys didn’t stop the play and they scored. Come on, 4th and 4, it was silly to think they were looking to hammer the Cowboys.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Low class for running up the score in a playoff game?
Please… try and tell me that Dallas wouldn’t have done the same dam thing if they were in that position.
I don't know what Wade or our coaches would do...
but as a fan, I would be embarrassed if they did that. And that’s God’s honest truth. There have been many many times I have been embarrassed at being a Cowboys fan, and that sure as heck would have been one.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
i think a little much is being made of this.
even that toolshed trent dilfer said ‘this is the playoffs. you’re not there to make friends, you are there to make a statement’ if that dillrod feels that way, it must not have been too horrible a thing. take the loss, take the medicine, and enjoy the little football we have left to enjoy before we actually have to start doing something worthwhile again on sundays.
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 17, 2010 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
hold on NSPIRALS...
thanks for the compliment on the win. but you have no idea Favre called that last TD pass play to Shiancoe. maybe if Brookings and Co. woulda played D, you and your fans wouldn’t have to worry about a last TD dagger. gimme a break! the media basically picked Dallas to win this one. you play the game for 60 minutes – TDs or no TDs. no one can say “they wouldn’t have done that” unless you’re in that situation. don’t ruin your congratulations to the Vikes. they spanked Dallas and DESERVE to win any way they see fit. besides, Shiancoe was covered tight on that play. it coulda easily been an incomplete pass. suck it up! SKOL VIKES!
Didnt here any thing when the cowboys were killing the eagles 2 weeks in a row
"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!"
Sorry but I agree with it.
This isn’t the kiddie league where everyone needs to feel good about themselves.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
The example I gave after the Patriots-Titans
game was that these are paid professionals that are in the entertainment industry. If I half-@$$ed my job, I would get canned. I don’t see why we would question professionals for getting their job done with some flair.
To those who think it was so horrible: No one hurt another player or took cheapshots at QBs etc during this game. So what is there to complain about? Get over it. There are greater travesties in life that you should be spending time thinking about instead of this.
by TheEvilProfessor on Jan 17, 2010 5:42 PM CST up reply actions
I mean can you blame Favre?
He hasn’t beating the Cowboys in the playoffs yet!
Favre + 3 = ❼ = Vikings= 2009-2010 NFL Champions= New Stadium=Greatest Fans and Team!
by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 17, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
My perspective
Could you please refresh my memory of what the Dallas vs Buffalo Superbowl score was? I think it was Dallas 52 Buffalo 17? If Dallas wanted us to stop playing, then they should have punted on 4th down instead of going for it…Dallas didn’t stop playing and neither did we. The only thing I’m sorry for is that we didn’t send in our scrubs to play you like we did the LAST 4 HOME GAMES WE PLAYED…
by Carey O on Jan 18, 2010 5:04 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Its a game fool
Your supposed to win. If you don’t want to scpore points (the object of the game) don’t show up. Low class is Brookings response and crying. Did he actually think his child like display to the coaches and team was going to make a difference. Class was Jared not knocking him into next month when he was crying at the sidelines.
#4 Superior
by 4 where-ever on Jan 18, 2010 9:02 AM CST up reply actions
Yes and No
Yes, Favre is a prima donna. No, it is not possible to run up the score on the Boys. Everyone not a Cowboy fan wanted to see that TD.
Way to take this loss with grace...
You guys had a great season and diffinitely have some things to build on for next year.
Call all of your timeouts with 6 minutes left and then complain about running up the score? Really? Don’t call timeouts and we’ll kick the fg.
by Miidwest on Jan 17, 2010 3:53 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I think so.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 18, 2010 1:24 AM CST up reply actions
Yes, before and after we beat them.
I don’t mind trash talkers before a game, but afterward, if your team lost, go in and take your whupping and show the proper respect. I hope our guys that came here and talked smack have the class to come back and admit they were wrong.
by Baked Potato Soup on Jan 17, 2010 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
hahaha
That the biggest bunch of bull i have ever heard
Your fans are like cockaroaches once they get on your board you cant get rid of them
Imagine that a cowboys fan calling someone else a troll lol
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 17, 2010 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Case in point.
I could probably let your statement stand on its own, but I decided to underline it.
by Baked Potato Soup on Jan 17, 2010 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Dallas played the Saints a few weeks ago.
They lived on our site. They went away pretty quick after Dallas beatem
Why are Cowboys fans mad about the Shank TD?
You play football for 60 minutes not 55 and a half. You bust your but on every single play. I dont care if you’re up by 21 or down by 21 you are an NFL player who makes good money, I want you out there playing your hardest.
Ace Duece "Returning On Them" Live:
Coming to a city near you
Minneapolis New Orleans
Miami Mankato
Eden Prarie
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Jan 17, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
It's Strahan (I think) cheerleading the complaint
The Vikings weren’t really expecting to score, if they were they would have taken those two field goals instead of silly plays on 4th and 7 and 4th and 4. The Cowboys had stopped playing it tight, and the Vikings got a score they didn’t expect.
It’s just a case of lame analysts who are trying to stir up controversy over nothing.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Huh?
Ace Duece "Returning On Them" Live:
Coming to a city near you
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Jan 17, 2010 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Right it ain't over till it's over
I have no problem with scoring every chance you get. If the Cowboys didn’t like it then get off your ass and do something about it.
A Boy's fan with some sense in him... I like it :-)
Tough loss for you guys but the Boy’s aren’t bad and they will be back next year.
Ahhh gotcha.
Well you’re a smart man
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Jan 17, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
great win today
but next week will be MUCH tougher… it will take an act of god to beat the Saints in their house…. and if we actually do pull it off… well then we might just win it all
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
I thought it was going to take
an act of God this week to even stay on the field with the Cowboys?
Don’t let the drivel from the media convince you this team can’t play.
Ray Ray
The guys on Bleeding Green are salivating at the prospect of getting Ray Edwards in FA… we better resign him.
Inspired players are hard to beat
The Saints will be pumped. We will just have to play well. If we don’t turn the ball over & keep the penalties to minimum I think we have a good shot.
cali viking
how bout them cowgirls so now we can tell espn and everyone else inthe entire world that said we didnt have a chance to go to hell and they wont give us a shot against the saints either its ok we play better that way and one more time from favre after the game he said pants on the ground pants on the ground we will b in the superbowl and win it all this is the time of purple
Good game DAL
Step on their throats, I say, don’t like it? Do something about it. I’m sure we’ll see ya next year…
You either hate Dallas or you love them.
They ain’t going to get much love on this site. We will see them next year, until then too bad too sad. Brookings can try to avenge any hurt feelings he may have then.
Edwards was asked to step it up this week.
Allen & the Williams boys were going to be chipped & double teamed at times so he would be one on one. He showed that even though he is the one of the front four that’s not a probowler he is still a pretty darn good player in his own right.
Congrats to the Vikes and all the fans i have met here
I never had a doubt about the outcome of this game.
I am surprised about the dominance of your D
Next week should be a really hard fought game and i’m glad its against ya’ll
- vs #2 no matter what all the “experts” say thats why were #1 and #2
We have played all year for home field advantage racing against each other.
Now it all contenders and no pretenders
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 17, 2010 4:15 PM CST reply actions
that homefield advantage is huge right now
and it will most likely be the difference next week
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
congrats VIKINGS!!
awesome game! guess my brother and i reciting the Viking Oath, burning the ceremonial smudge stick (look it up), and wrapping our fingers in athletic tape did the trick! the media really sucked wind on this game (my count was a minimum 22 for Dallas, maybe 8 for Vikes). Keith Brookings = the biggest ’effing tool on the planet!
next stop = Nawleans. problem now is having to do all that pre-game crap again for next week’s game. SKOL FAVRE! SKOL VIKINGS!
jeff & jason ircink, displaced Packer fans who followed Favre to the Jets and now the Vikes!
Good Job Vikings
This is coming from an Eagles Fan….. Congrats. You guys already know how much Eagle Fans hate the Cowgirls…… Good Job on your win, Brett Favre did what Mcnabb can never do
eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK
eat it trent dilfer...
trent dillhole’s commentary this week stuck in my craw…he literally gave the vikings NO chance in this game and predicted a dallas blowout….what a fricken moron!…even just the fact of home field advantage should have carried some weight with him…thank god they still have to play the game….i guess what i don’t like with some of these talking heads is the way they state their opinions as FACT…………….just a little rant…..skol vikes!!!
"Somewhere in Minnesota, a child becomes a Vikings fan and wonders if they will win a Super Bowl in their lifetime"
Here's to Dilfer calling for a Saints blowout next week!
(raises his beer)
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
Comon Trent
Tell the world vikings have no chance and its New Orleans in the super bowl gaurenteed! I’ll take another week of your BULL just so our guys will come out mad as hell and tired of your shi*
by favresonfire on Jan 17, 2010 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
Ray Edwards for Defensive MVP
All the focus on the D was on Allen, and as I expected, Ray had a huge day :)
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Let's put this "running it up" thing to rest...once and for all...
We passed up a 47 yd FG earlier in the game. We ran the damn ball 3 straight times on 1st through 3rd down in said possession. All we’re trying to do is run down the clock. On 4th, the clock stops on ANYTHING not resuling in a 1st or a TD. So we threw…and your pathetic couldn’t stop it. In the immortal words of Eric Cartman, “Quit your bitching!!!”
It was over long before that, and we could have been far more ruthless…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jan 17, 2010 4:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
i agree
but would probably be mad if the tables were turned
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
Back in 2001...
The Giants showed no mercy in 41-donut. Anyone bitching about “running it up” needs to go to College FB message board…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
whatever
just cause they ran up the score doesnt mean you guys should. Its football and youre entitled to do whatever you want – we couldnt stop you, but pfft I like to believe in sportsmanship
I like to believe
in sportsmanship, too. And then I go over to BTB and have to read comments from ´Boys fans wishing for Brett and AP to get injured after we kicked your collectivs a$$. Some class, huh, dude?
*Futile to resist
You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 17, 2010 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
We do, here's your trophy.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
by cryhavoc on Jan 17, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome
Did it come with the Happy Meal?
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jan 17, 2010 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
substituted with a tofu burger.
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
"Cheers" basically
It’s a Scandinavian toast.
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jan 17, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
you mean
“freedom toast?”
We all know that art is not the truth, art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.--Picasso
Ugh
I thought that died Jan. 19, 2009.
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jan 17, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
Crap!
I hit enter instead of the tab! less cowbell got it for me though!
The Minnesota Vikings - Undefeated in the Playoffs at Lambeau Field!
This last week it was translated as:
‘Woe to the Dallas Cowboys’
Next week’s translation:
‘Norse VooDoo is stronger than Cajun VooDoo’
SKOL VIKINGS!!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
Ha! Good luck with that Norse Voodoo
Voodoo is some powerful stuff, you may just curse your team instead of helping it!
"Bring the Wood"
hehe...
I know you guys have that ‘Gris Gris Man’ on your board who always comes up with a VooDoo spell for your opponent.
Thought I’d chuck that out there for laughs.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure he'll be making a special trip here this week.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 18, 2010 1:26 AM CST up reply actions
Hint: Not chewing tobacco
We all know that art is not the truth, art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.--Picasso
lol
i LOVE farmer fran in joe dirt. ‘sure, man, you like to see homos naked. don’t help me none’
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by IABerserker1 on Jan 17, 2010 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
oh wow!
excellent!! I can tell we are going to have a fun week!!!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
we're pretty lively over on CSC
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 18, 2010 1:28 AM CST up reply actions
Congratulations to you guys
your team played tough and your D-line totally dominated our O-line. Rey Edwards should get a lot more love than he does IMO. Looking forward to playing you again next year.
Thanks, Sean N!
see y’all next year!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
youre very welcome
I might pop in next week – I wont be trolling so dont worry – I just like to talk football. Hope you guys dont mind.
not at all.
we spike our football talk with humor, so be prepared.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
I coach
I am know for coaching hard and playing hard. If that mean win by 1 or by 30. As long as you play hard.every play every down. If you don’t you can get injured. It is their job to stop us. You are a man than take it like a man. kick their arss next year.
My $.02
As a lifelong Viking fan, I wasn’t crazy about that last TD. It’s always good to pound the Cowboys, but we had already done our job. Rationalize it all you want, but that throw didn’t need to happen.
The Minnesota Vikings - Undefeated in the Playoffs at Lambeau Field!
I know how you feel
I’d have felt the same way if my team did that to another team – but you guys still played great and deserved the big win. Congratulations
listening to #4s presser...
it was 4th and short, pass call came in to try and keep the clock running in our favor.
Shank was open so he went for it.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
Oddly Enough...
I don’t. I hate taking a knee. Running the ball could have ended in the same result, but it doesn’t look as bad.
If I had my way, there would be a rule in the NFL that the team in possession of the football has to make a legitimate attempt to make positive yards on every play. I hate the “Chicken Kneel”!
The Minnesota Vikings - Undefeated in the Playoffs at Lambeau Field!
Although I will say
that they shouldn’t have been suprised. On the last fourth down we had, we also went for the TD. I get the sense that Favre was trying to really boost guys confidence going into next week. I wouldn’t have done it, but it didn’t offend me either.
by TheEvilProfessor on Jan 17, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
how bout them cowboys???!!!!!!!!!!
hahahaha,
hey for once what a beautiful presser by chilli
did anyone catch what he said?
he basically said he was as sick as us with the national media and PR BS wikth america’s team, and he asked his players to “shut up” and choke back and let em have it on the field… heck if you listened to all these pundits, it was hard to remember the vikes actaully were the ones who led the league in sacks this year….
The streak continues...
As this season came along, I became aware of something. The previous 3 times, where both digits in my age were the same (11, 22, 33) the Vikings had at least advanced to the NFC Championship game, and when I was 11 they got to the Super Bowl. Now, at age 44 they make it to the NFC Championship to keep the streak alive at 4! SKOL VIKINGS and onto victory in Super Bowl XLIV!!!
The Minnesota Vikings - Undefeated in the Playoffs at Lambeau Field!
so what your saying is we have to wait another
11 years for them to get back? DOH!
by TheEvilProfessor on Jan 17, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
Undefeated in dome
The Vikes are undefeated in Dome situations this year, can the Saints say that? Just saying, Skol Vikes!!!!
Good Point!
I wonder if the national media will point that out? I myself will relish being the underdog going into this thing.
The Minnesota Vikings - Undefeated in the Playoffs at Lambeau Field!
YEAH!
Oh man I love it! What a great win by the Vikings. Even with all the BS calls by the zebras to open the 2nd 1/2, the Vikings kept their cool and totally kicked some Cowchip aXX. LOL. Next victim: The Aints! SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!
smehan55
early line for next week
is Saints -4… would be interesting to see what that would be if we were at home… oh well
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
some have it at -4.5
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
Thanks, Mic
see y’all next year.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 5:42 PM CST up reply actions
I have no problems with AD
having low numbers. If you think big picture: Just having AP in the backfield is what opens up those one on one deep coverages that Sidney Rice is taking advantage of. AD can only do so much against 8 in the box on 98% of the plays. If that takes focus off the pass coverage then I consider AD’s job well done.
RE AP
I Agree having AP back there opens up the secondary. If teams stop respecting AP and dropping more into coverage that is exactly when AP will break a 45 yard run. This is why teams keep so many in the box. You have to respect the guy and thats why he is getting stuffed. I know it is frustrating but hey it is working!
i think Peterson would glady take a win...
over a big day statistically… he wants a SB, no doubt about it
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
Exactly...
AD has become the single greatest decoy in NFL history. I thought after 8 weeks of Favre, teams would adjust and go after our spread formation. Just shows how ignorant most NFL coaches are. Shut down AD all you want…while Favre puts up 300 yds and 4 TD’s time after time after time…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
AD will come up big next week or in the Superbowl...no worries there..
Meanwhile, the Arlington Cowboys whine about having their a$$ handed to them; Mr Williams replies:
“It’s the playoffs. It ain’t no regular-season game. If you lose, you go home. We take no pity on them. Do they expect us to? I don’t care about no Brooking. He can say whatever he wants to say.”
Oh, by the way..Brett Favre has gone nose to nose with Ronnie Lott, Warren Sapp and a WHOLE lot more tougher players then Bookering (??)…he’s lucky Brett didn’t punk him out on nationial TV big time…Wussy..
Fear profits a man nothing. As for the Arlington Cowboys..We will beat them in the Dome, in the parking lot or in the school yard...'nuff said.
by The 13th Warrior on Jan 17, 2010 5:38 PM CST reply actions
From a Cowboys fan
Congratulations. You guys have a very good team. The d-line just destroyed our offensive linemen, which rendered all other offensive match ups inconsequential.
And that Sidney Rice is a real player.
Believe
Yeah Sidney Rice is looking pretty elite.
Great play on that last TD, going to get the ball instead of waiting for it to fall into the bread basket.
Thanks, aussie
Appreciate you coming back and giving us a congrats.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
Well just checked CSC
they’re back to their big-talking ways, sounds shockingly similar to what we heard from some Dallas fans all week
From the only TRUE North division
by thewild_viking_twins on Jan 17, 2010 5:48 PM CST reply actions
I am sure we can back it up..........looking forward to it!!!!!
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
by SAINTSfaninNC on Jan 18, 2010 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
fanhouse already
predicted a 34-24 vikings victory…. d’oh!!
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real mvp of the game?
Special teams coverage on kicks and punts all day was marvelous. i don’t think they started with the ball past the 20 on any possession that mattered, except for sanford’s penalty.
You're right. Special Team came up big today
They really had a solid game on both sides of the ball.
"Skol Vikings! Let's win this game Skol Vikings!
Yea Good Job Special Teams!
Favre + 3 = ❼ = Vikings= 2009-2010 NFL Champions= New Stadium=Greatest Fans and Team!
by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 17, 2010 6:25 PM CST up reply actions
OK... on to the AFC game...
Jets up 10-7 in the 4th and have the ball.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 6:20 PM CST reply actions
And now
it´s 17-7! Wow, Chargers, especially Rivers, completely imploded in the 2nd half.
*Futile to resist
You know why we have come
Futile to resist
The battle is already won!*
by AustrianViking on Jan 17, 2010 6:25 PM CST up reply actions
the vikes game?
it was Vikes -3.5
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
No I was referring to the Jets/Chargers game since AZ Vikings mentioned the game
"Skol Vikings! Let's win this game Skol Vikings!
i think it was chargers by 6
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
oh wow.... i just read something saying it was actually 8.5
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
There's somebody making some serious dough right now then
"Skol Vikings! Let's win this game Skol Vikings!
yeah, me if i had the money it takes to make the money :)
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
Shonn Greene
is looking like a stud for the Jets. But MAN does he have some big holes to run through. What happened to San Diegos linebacking Corps? They can’t tackle today….
linebacking corps
and eric weddle. hate to single him out on that one, but shonn greene just shook him off like he wasn’t even there.
watch out Colts...
the Jets have it takes to beat you… a dominant D… should be an awesome pair of games next sunday
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
The Jets had the #1 overall defense in the NFL
If I’m not mistaken. They can thank Bill Polian and Jim Caldwell of the Colts for giving up on the perfect season in the 3rd quarter of their game in week 16. Rex Ryan thought his team was mathmatically eliminated from play contention the week before. And now a rematch is looming…
SO much got off my chest with today's win
and I haven’t even cussed yet!
Favre + 3 = ❼ = Vikings= 2009-2010 NFL Champions= New Stadium=Greatest Fans and Team!
by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 17, 2010 6:27 PM CST reply actions
lack of confidence
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
DO you think Jerry Jones fired anybody yet, like their kicker
"Skol Vikings! Let's win this game Skol Vikings!
i'm wondering if Wade is back next year
after that whalloping, i wouldn’t be surprised if he gets the axe
favre, jackson, rosenfels, the tooth fairy... i don't care, just give me a Super Bowl!
Why have I heard nothing....?
About how the whole game was going to be decided by McKinnie and Loadholt who are such disasters and supposedly played so poorly during the year. And we were told they were up against the greatest monsters ever to play football…Ratliff, Spencer, Ware. All week – espn, yahoo, Start Tribune,…not stop calling out our line as a piece of sh***.
Well WTF happened to those guys? I’ll tell you..they got handled.
Give the offensive line some credit for handling what is a truly impressive Dallas front 7!
An outstanding job by Loadhold, McKinnie, Herrera, Jimmy K, Sullivan and Hutch.
How about a +390
"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
Remember Favre's Comments from earlier in the week?
When he said "I’d be shocked if we weren’t sitting here next week in this same situation [getting ready to play the Saints] and everyone said he was guaranteeing a victory. Well I guess he was right wasn’t he! Hurumph!
"Skol Vikings! Let's win this game Skol Vikings!
i didn't get a hurumph outta that guy!!!
hurumph, hurumph!!
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by IABerserker1 on Jan 17, 2010 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
I've been thinking
That since this is the most complete team victory over the whole game, award no game MVP. Just share this thing equally, since it was played equally well all the way around.
Made my day guys
As for running up the score, I’m against it except it was the Cowboys. So all is well :)
Also:
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
by Willgfass on Jan 17, 2010 8:27 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Hah hah!!!
This freakin’ rocks!!!!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Skol Vikes
We are already planning the next 2 victory celebrations.
Way to go! Take it — it’s yours!
The first Syd TD
It seemed bizzare how Sensabaugh ran along with Sydney for the last 15 yards and didn’t try to tackle him. Did he know Syd had caught the ball?
There's no way he knew.
I don’t think he believed for a moment that the ball was even thrown his way.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 17, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
Not what I would call a great game
atleast for a game thats intruiging. I mean, for me, it was awesome. I was watching it with a fellow cowboy fan and lets say I got my fair share of cheers in. We do it respectfully though, only cheer for your team, and not against the other. In regards to the TD at the end; So if we just downed the ball, you all would get the ball back correct? and it would stop the clock? correct? well do you think your players would just down it and end the game? or would they run a few last plays…the only way I’d see fit for doing that is if the cowboys were to just kneel down and call it quits after we did the same. But it wouldn’t happen like that because its been instilled into these men to play for 60 minutes. Thats exactly what they did. SKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLL!
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COME
One thing I didn't understand...
Why didn’t the Cowboys take any shot downfield to Austin? Is Roy Williams still on the team? Winfield was relegated to nickle-back, Benny Sapp was starting at the outside corner, and Cedric hasn’t exactly been Revis-like in the way he covers bigtime WR’s.
I understand our passrush wasn’t giving Romo much time, but they didn’t even really try. I can’t recall one shot downfield the entire game. Is that playcalling? Or were they just afraid to take even one 7 step drop and whip it down to their playmakers due to our speed rush.
Somehow, I don’t think we’ll get the same gameplan from the Saints. I expect them to test our secondary like nobody we’ve faced all year.
On the flip side, I don’t believe Brees and Co. have met a front four like If we can continue wreaking havoc behind the opposing line of scrimmage, it makes life much easier on the secondary.
benny sapp had a HELLUVA game
and our pass D was pretty solid… tyrell made a couple of outstanding plays, kinda like the ones we’ve been looking for all year. i think if they come with that same intensity, we win going away.
the secondary was playing with confidence and the LB’s were all over the place. with the secondary playing like they were, it allowed our d-line to just pin their ears back and give ‘em hell. i’m thinking NO’s o line hasn’t come up against anything quite like our boys up front. stop their rushing attack, have good sideline to sideline mobility like we saw today and it will be a lot of fun. just gotta be fast fast FAST and we’ll do fine.
on offense, just keep doing what we’ve been doing. i think it’s gonna be awful tough for new orleans to key on either the pass or the run, much less both, and either way we’ll burn you with the other. just go out, play smash-mouth, NFC north, vikings football and we cannot be stopped. a nice hard punch in the mouth has a way of slowing down even the best offense, at least long enough to get a lead going.
DO OR DIE, BOYS. THIS IS THE YEAR!!!
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by IABerserker1 on Jan 17, 2010 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
Damn !! That was a great game!
I love it when the Dilfers of this world run their mouths then have to eat **** Mon. morning! As a life long Saints fan and CowBoys hater All I can say is " come on down ".
Should be a great game. GEAUX SAINTS !!
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 17, 2010 11:21 PM CST reply actions
Let me just say this.
You guys have WAY too much fun over here. HA!
Was a great time watching the first half “with” you guys. Can’t wait for next week.
As for running up the score… really? Is this not professional football? I don’t mean to sound like a poor sport, but dang, folks. These guys get paid to go all out every play. Not just for 99% of them.
Skol Vikings! and Go Wild!
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
Oh... and...
Does this equal pay back for Herschel Walker yet? Because it felt pretty good today.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
Glad you enjoyed yourself, sir.
I know nothing about hockey, but we’ll also consider this payback for the North Stars.
Vis-a-vis "class...."
Scoring after the Cowboys turned it over on downs? That had nothing to do with class, that was football. Given the chance, I’m sure you would do the same to us next week, and think you’d understand if we did it to you.
This fellow in 2006? He did not display class.
I’m really looking forward to next week’s game! I’ve been watching Brett for what feels like forever, and was fortunate enough to watch almost every college game that A.D. and Loadholt ever played. If any of you guys come down to our fair ‘burg for the game, make sure to get yourself an oyster, catfish, or alligator po’ boy!
(I’m afraid you’ll have a hard time finding Gluug on Bourbon Street, but the Hurricanes at Pat O’Brian’s operate on the same principle….)
In the immortal words of Socrates, "I drank what?"
the crybabies are right...
all the dallas troll crybabies are RIGHT.. we should have just shut it down after the FIRST touchdown to rice.. as THAT was more than enough to beat them right there..
"the following statement is true:
the preceding statement was false" - george carlin
NFL Network
Anyone see the NFL Network last night with Jamie Dukes and Tom Widdle. Dukes would not give the Viking any credit. I thought he was going to get in a fight with Tom. What an A%&%.
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