The Vikings and their lack of primetime success

by filbert33 on Nov 11, 2011 9:41 AM CST

I've read several articles regarding the Vikings horrible primetime record. In fact, over their last 12 primetime games, they are 2-10 with one win from 2009 (Favre's return in Lambeau) and one win in 2010 (the snow delayed game in Philly.

The 12-4 2009 team was 1-3 in primetime.

But upon closer look, our QBs were as follows:

TJack
Gus Frerrotte
Good Brett
Bad Brett
Joe Webb
Donovan McNabb

Not exactly a great group of names (unless you were talking Brett and Donovan a few years ago)

But everything i read about Ponder says this kid is not scared of anything, including a trip to Lambeau.

How do you think we'll fare in future primetime games w/ Ponder under center?

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Ponder will need some help but should hopefully do better than our recent record.

If memory serves me in 2009 we swept Green Bay and both games were prime-time… Sunday night and Monday night, I believe.

by Jshore on Nov 11, 2011 1:24 PM CST reply actions

November 1 game @ green bay

was an afternoon game at 3:15 central

when asked by Dan Patrick if his name alluded to not making quick decisions in the pocket, Ponder calmly replied "As crazy as it sounds, my mom's maiden name is actually Superbowlwinner. All one word"

by filbert33 on Nov 11, 2011 5:34 PM CST up reply actions

I thought it was just whenever collinsworth is the commentator – can’t stand skeletor!

by tswing-AK on Nov 11, 2011 2:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I thought it was just whenever collinsworth is the commentator – can’t stand skeletor!

by tswing-AK on Nov 11, 2011 2:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I disagree tswing. I love his commentary.

Thought a shout-out was deserving.

by izziefans on Nov 13, 2011 9:21 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Sorry

by tswing-AK on Nov 11, 2011 2:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Not that it’s a huge excuse, but take a look and see how many of the12 primetime games were Home games and how many were Away…

I think it will be quite one-sided…

by ebster2112 on Nov 12, 2011 4:39 AM CST reply actions

The point spread against the Vikings is the largest of all the games.

They have the Pack beating the Vikes by 13 1/2 points. I don’t know if that will happen, but I am soooooooooooooooooooooo pissed off because I have to be on a plane flying to the east coast and I will miss most of the game. I was really looking forward to the three B’s, Brats, Beer and Bets. This may be the the most watched game of the year for the Vikings and could propel Ponder into the franchise quarterback category.

Oh well, root hard for the boys. I will try to check in late with the thread for the upset celebration.

Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. - John Lennon

by JethroBoViking on Nov 12, 2011 10:37 AM CST reply actions

If the Vikings are able to succeed JethroBo

I recommend a dozen roses for the wife!

"I saw a wino eating grapes and I was like, dude, you have to wait!" - Mitch Hedberg

by abba7 on Nov 12, 2011 10:53 AM CST up reply actions

Have a safe flight as well!

"I saw a wino eating grapes and I was like, dude, you have to wait!" - Mitch Hedberg

by abba7 on Nov 12, 2011 10:54 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks abba7

Hey, how did you know the wife loves roses? Is there something going on here that I don’t know about? :)

After the Vikings did pretty well against the Packers, I’m not sure what the 13 1/2 point margin is all about. I assume it’s that home field advantage.

How do you score a half a point anyway?

Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. - John Lennon

by JethroBoViking on Nov 13, 2011 11:15 AM CST up reply actions