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Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons, Nov 27, 2011 12:00 PM CST


MINNESOTA VIKINGS (2-8) GAME #11 ATLANTA FALCONS (6-4)

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Date: 27 November 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA
Time: 12:00 PM Central Stadium: Georgia Dome
TV: FOX
DirecTV Ch. 707
Know Thy Enemy: The Falcoholic
Gonzo's Prediction: Falcons 31, Vikings 20
Final Score: Falcons 24, Vikings 14


Yep, still hate predicting Viking losses, but in this case, I don't see a hell of a lot of other options. So, how can the Vikings potentially go about avoiding dropping to 2-9 this afternoon?

1) Win on special teams - Let's face it. . .with Adrian Peterson on the shelf, the Vikings don't have a hell of a lot of advantages in this one. But whether it's Percy Harvin in the return game or Chris Kluwe pinning the Falcons deep or the coverage units getting on Atlanta returners immediately, the Vikings can't afford mistakes in the one area that they may have a slight edge. Screw-ups on special teams this afternoon are going to lead to bad things for the Vikings.

2) Get Christian Ponder on the move - Our pass blocking this year has managed to defy most known laws of physics, somehow managing to suck and blow simultaneously. Our new quarterback has some decent mobility, and getting him out on the edge can help take some of the heat off of our offensive line. I'm not suggesting that rollouts and sprintouts are something you can do on every pass play, but they need to be mixed in to allow Ponder to get out on the edge, be able to see what's happening downfield, and avoid getting himself killed by the Falcons' pass rush.

3) Slow down the Atlanta ground game - Much like the Vikings, the Falcons' philosophy is to open up the passing game with a strong running game. People might not talk about Michael Turner as much as they used to, but he's still a very good running back and capable of taking over a game on the ground. If the Vikings can keep Turner and company contained, it would do a lot to keep the Falcons out of a rhythm and allow the Vikings' pass rush to get after Matt Ryan on passing downs. Jared Allen had his streak of consecutive games with a sack snapped last week at 11. . .if the Vikings want to have any chance in this one, he's going to have to get a new streak started today. Stopping the Atlanta rushing attack will give him more opportunities to do just that.

I'll be honest with you, folks. . .I'm just hoping for this one not to turn ugly at this point.

Kickoff is an hour and a half away. Hopefully we'll cram as many folks in here as possible.

SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!

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Vikings Inactives

S Husain Abdullah
CB Chris Cook
G Anthony Herrera
OL DeMarcus Love
RB Adrian Peterson
DE D’Aundrae Reed
TE Kyle Rudolph

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 10:33 AM CST reply actions  

Great.

The ONE guy the Vikings have who can take over a game by himself is nursing a bum ankle. That being said, SKOL VIKES and go Ponder.

by Jepp The Viking on Nov 27, 2011 10:45 AM CST reply actions  

And remember

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 10:49 AM CST reply actions  

Falcons Inactives

LB Spencer Adkins
OT Kirk Chambers
CB Kelvin Hayden
DE Cliff Matthews
DT Carlton Powell
C Brett Romberg
CB Darrin Walls

Julio Jones is active for the Falcons.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 10:52 AM CST reply actions  

In ATL SKOL VIKES!!

Great seats too on the second row

by VAVike60 on Nov 27, 2011 10:56 AM CST reply actions  

I am jealous. Have fun.

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by Odin on Nov 27, 2011 11:08 AM CST up reply actions  

Matt Ryan has 4 career 300 passing yard games

Wouldn’t surprise me if it’s 5 before this day is out,plus he’s always wins at the Dome.

by Curtis2012 on Nov 27, 2011 11:06 AM CST reply actions  

im predicting

At least 3 JA sacks to make up for last week

by Lunchpail on Nov 27, 2011 11:42 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Be interesting to see how Gerhart plays

This being a game where he will get the majority of the carries/snaps.

by Ryan Aeschliman on Nov 27, 2011 11:43 AM CST reply actions  

I already have a Don Glover Quote Of The Day

I pick him up at his place, and as he gets into the car and says not ‘hi, son’, not ’how’s it going, Ted’, nope. FIRST words out of his mouth:

“Well, Peterson isn’t playing, so this is going to be one sorry ass game, isn’t it?”

Then he told me to get off his lawn.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 11:45 AM CST reply actions  

So your dad

Is Clint Eastwood from Gran Torino?

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 11:48 AM CST up reply actions  

that was the first thing i thought of too. “GET OFF MY LAWN”

by RedHat16 on Nov 27, 2011 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

Minus the rifle, ability to stand for long periods

and substitute the run down Detroit neighborhood for an assisted living facility a block from my house. Oh, and replace the PBR for Stag.

Other than that, yeah, that’s pretty much my dad.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 11:55 AM CST up reply actions  

Only if they feel...........Lucky

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Firstrow. Works pretty good at times.

Without AP, I’m going to work in the garage while streaming. I’m hooking the sound up to the garage stereo so I wont miss a thing.

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by JethroBoViking on Nov 27, 2011 12:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Brian Robinson needs a big game

to remind Ray Edwards why he was expendable.

by K nap on Nov 27, 2011 11:52 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

Falcons get the ball first

Well, let’s see what we’re in for.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:03 PM CST reply actions  

No

I have Sunday Ticket, so I’ve got it on TV.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Whats the online thing

where you can see that game?

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:04 PM CST reply actions  

What?

Was that a three-and-out?

Wow. . .didn’t see that happening.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:05 PM CST reply actions  

Hahaha

Sherels is so tiny, he was lifted at least a foot off the ground there.

by Purpledork on Nov 27, 2011 12:06 PM CST reply actions  

Bad choice on that screen.

Ponder should have thrown that away.

by Purpledork on Nov 27, 2011 12:07 PM CST reply actions  

Yikes

Huge loss on a screen to Harvin.

That’s not what we need to have happen.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:07 PM CST reply actions  

Ugh

We need a deep threat!

by Dodger48 on Nov 27, 2011 12:08 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

He threw that one blind.

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by Odin on Nov 27, 2011 12:08 PM CST reply actions  

Great punt coverage

By Onatolu

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:09 PM CST reply actions  

Nice coverage

The Vikes aren't in a remodeling or reconstruction they are in a burn the place down and start praying they don't mimic the Lions rebuilding process.

by Grime on Nov 27, 2011 12:09 PM CST reply actions  

Yay

We didn’t allow a run back

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:09 PM CST reply actions  

Man our inactive list is a who's who of the VIkings :p

The Vikes aren't in a remodeling or reconstruction they are in a burn the place down and start praying they don't mimic the Lions rebuilding process.

by Grime on Nov 27, 2011 12:10 PM CST reply actions  

Kenny is really becoming a great ST guy

It’s taken him some time, but he’s really stepped up .

by ChemErik on Nov 27, 2011 12:10 PM CST reply actions  

Hmmm

A three and out by the defense and solid punt return coverage?

At least our offense didn’t do something crazy, like drive the field and set the earth spinning off its axis.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 12:11 PM CST reply actions  

Nope

Not until 12/21/12, then they will win the game, and the world comes to an end shortl there after

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Turner right up the gut for 11

Ugh

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:11 PM CST reply actions  

And they're going to get Allen

For a face mask.

Could have gotten him for a horse collar, too, I guess.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:12 PM CST reply actions  

wow our DT's are getting crushed.

The Vikes aren't in a remodeling or reconstruction they are in a burn the place down and start praying they don't mimic the Lions rebuilding process.

by Grime on Nov 27, 2011 12:13 PM CST reply actions  

Whoa

Tryell? You made a tackle? Awesome!

by dixter20 on Nov 27, 2011 12:14 PM CST reply actions  

Man, I'd hate to be Tyrell Johnson

staring down Michael Turner with a full head of steam.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 12:15 PM CST reply actions  

For fantasy purposes

Your first touchdowns of the day are courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense (38-yard fumble return), Colt McCoy to Jerious Norwood (24-yard pass) and an 88-yard punt return from the Rams.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:16 PM CST reply actions  

Do you hear that?

It’s the sound of the Vikings shooting themselves in the foot. I hate that sound.

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:17 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah

and it seems to resemble a whistling bottle rocket

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Asher Allen needed a rest

So he let Michael Turner carry him until he caught his breath.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 12:17 PM CST reply actions  

Oh,

good pressure by Christian Ballard, forced a hold. That was awesome.

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:17 PM CST reply actions  

It's so quiet in the stadium.

You can hear just about everything. Is anyone even there?

by Purpledork on Nov 27, 2011 12:18 PM CST reply actions  

Video quality isnt the greatest for me

but seems like alot of open seats

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh, for crying out loud

Tackle the man

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:19 PM CST reply actions  

Oh my gosh.

Seriously?

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:19 PM CST reply actions  

awesome tackling...

The Vikes aren't in a remodeling or reconstruction they are in a burn the place down and start praying they don't mimic the Lions rebuilding process.

by Grime on Nov 27, 2011 12:19 PM CST reply actions  

Well, EJ gets "Shameful Play of the Week"

for being stiff-armed by Harry Douglas.

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:19 PM CST reply actions  

I know this will sound mean or rude

But E.J. has never been the same since the injury and I dont think he ever will. Might be time to part ways.

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:20 PM CST reply actions  

Sadly, you might be right

Love the Dr. Strangelove quote, by the way.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, I feel bad.

He worked so damn hard to come back from that injury. It just might be the kind that you can’t come back from.

by Purpledork on Nov 27, 2011 12:22 PM CST up reply actions  

I know

I was happy as hell when he made it, but even sadder now knowing that it just isnt “him”, ya know

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:23 PM CST up reply actions  

I love that movie hehehehe

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:22 PM CST up reply actions  

He's certainly not a Pro-bowl quality player now

But, he might still be serviceable for a few years. That was one bad play.

by ChemErik on Nov 27, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions  

maybe as a back-up?

I dont know.

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Did anyone just see Tennessee's kick return touchdown?

Pretty nifty stuff.

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by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:22 PM CST reply actions  

Touchback

:P I wanted a touchdown too…

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:23 PM CST up reply actions  

like the post earlier today

that might be our only hope for winning this game. awesome special teams. but i know that don’t happen too often with this team :(

by dixter20 on Nov 27, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Get Henderson off the field. Pathetic.

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by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:23 PM CST reply actions  

Over/under 15 wide receiver screens today?

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by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:24 PM CST reply actions  

More like

over/under 75 hahaha.

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by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:25 PM CST up reply actions  

over

"Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."
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by Marcus.Grayson on Nov 27, 2011 12:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Ah, Ponder makes a play

"Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."
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by Marcus.Grayson on Nov 27, 2011 12:25 PM CST reply actions  

I bought tickets for next week’s game. Taking my dad to his first NFL game. He gets to see Denver-Minnesota. I’m the worst son.

Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute

by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:26 PM CST reply actions  

Hahah we have a chance!

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:27 PM CST up reply actions  

I swear...

if we lose to Tebow it will be on par with the MNF loss to GB

by dixter20 on Nov 27, 2011 12:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Great vision on the run

Always gives us a chance, really give you hope.

by ChemErik on Nov 27, 2011 12:26 PM CST reply actions  

Ponder makin' plays.

That’s the way to do it.

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:26 PM CST reply actions  

Hey Guys!

First down. That’s somethin…

by dixter20 on Nov 27, 2011 12:27 PM CST reply actions  

nice run Gerhart

The Vikes aren't in a remodeling or reconstruction they are in a burn the place down and start praying they don't mimic the Lions rebuilding process.

by Grime on Nov 27, 2011 12:28 PM CST reply actions  

TOBY!!!!

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:28 PM CST reply actions  

That was the longest -1 yard run.

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by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:29 PM CST reply actions  

Tob-EEEEEEEEEEEEE

And we follow that up by trying to run Gerhart around the outside.

He’s not a speed/elusive guy, folks. Run him up the middle.

And now the Falcons might be without both their starting corners.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:29 PM CST reply actions  

Check that

The Falcons might be without their top THREE corners, since they deactivated Kelvin Hayden for this one, too.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions  

I got the perfect answer for "Tebowing"

…………………………Allenism………

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:29 PM CST reply actions  

This season…

Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute

by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:30 PM CST reply actions  

I feel like Musgrave has to stop it with the predictability at some point

what was that, 4 runs in a row? 5?

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by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:30 PM CST reply actions  

I'm okay with them getting the ball at the 8, too.

"Like I said, I don’t think anybody on this team knows what schism is, let alone could use it in a sentence. I thought it was an STD when I first heard it. And I was like whoa, we preach abstinence around these parts." - Jared Allen

by Landonio on Nov 27, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions  

A thousand times this.

Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute

by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions  

We need some serious OL upgrades.

Should have been able to make that first down and it wasn’t Toby’s fault.

by ChemErik on Nov 27, 2011 12:31 PM CST reply actions  

I make them

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I know...

and I think it’s hilariously awesome :)

by dixter20 on Nov 27, 2011 12:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Does anybody know why we keep motioning our receivers so that their corners end up in the box. Its so pointless.

by All Day, All Night on Nov 27, 2011 12:33 PM CST reply actions  

trying to throw the game

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Bruce Lee (1/27/40 - 7/20/73)

by Marcus.Grayson on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST up reply actions  

puke'

Who said life was fair?
When I find that person I'll beat the hell out of him

by Vikant on Nov 27, 2011 12:33 PM CST reply actions  

It’s super early but the Viking defense already looks indifferent.

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by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:34 PM CST reply actions  

One of the big reasons I can tell our O-line is bad

Is because of the difference between Toby in college, and Toby in the NFL. I can’t even imagine what AP would do behind a decent line.

"Sports don't build character, they reveal it."

by Leland's Axe on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions  

Erin Henderson covering Roddy White one on one?

Yeah, I’d exploit that if I was Atlanta, too.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions  

Did we just have Chad Greenway

Covering Roddy White there?

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions  

Erin Henderson.

Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute

by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Also, Erin Henderson on a Roddy White is a slight mismatch.

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by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions  

About damn time they call PI on this crap.

Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute

by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions  

Julio Jones with a huge push-off

Man, that was so bad that the referees actually managed to call it.

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions  

Who said life was fair?
When I find that person I'll beat the hell out of him

by Vikant on Nov 27, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions  

Wow, Asher in the right place

"Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."
Bruce Lee (1/27/40 - 7/20/73)

by Marcus.Grayson on Nov 27, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions  

anybody have a link for this game?

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by PurpleValhalla on Nov 27, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions  

thanks

A successful coach needs a patient wife, loyal dog, and great quarterback - and not necessarily in that order.
-- Bud Grant

by PurpleValhalla on Nov 27, 2011 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

If that was Greg Jennings it totally would have been defensive pass interference.

Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute

by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions  

Asher Allen going to the locker room

Possible shoulder issue

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions  

Did he separate it patting himself on the back

for actually making a play?

Some people just need a high five. In the face. With a chair.

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by Ted Glover on Nov 27, 2011 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Good Coverage by Griffen on OPI play

He’s been off and on, so that’s great to see.

by ChemErik on Nov 27, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions  

Well, have to run

and take advantage of the warm weather and put up the outside Christmas lights……….MUH HAHAHAHAHAHA

Beware Griswold!

Check back later.

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by VikesFaninNM on Nov 27, 2011 12:37 PM CST reply actions  

I could go for Christmas Vacation.

Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute

by mjschaefer on Nov 27, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

ok this run defense is

PATHETIC. cmon guys. live up to your stats!

by dixter20 on Nov 27, 2011 12:38 PM CST reply actions  

Second Quarter Thread

Go!

http://www.dailynorseman.com/2011/11/27/2589942/minnesota-vikings-at-atlanta-falcons-second-quarter-open-thread

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by Christopher Gates on Nov 27, 2011 12:38 PM CST reply actions  

"its only a 7-0 lead"

extremely astute observation by the announcers

by AzVikeFan on Nov 27, 2011 12:39 PM CST reply actions  

me watching the game

I just dont care

Who said life was fair?
When I find that person I'll beat the hell out of him

by Vikant on Nov 27, 2011 12:41 PM CST reply actions  

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