It's Christmas Time In Washington, D.C.!
by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 10:30 AM CST
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PrintMinnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins, Dec 24, 2011 12:00 PM CST
| MINNESOTA VIKINGS (2-12) | GAME #15 | WASHINGTON REDSKINS (5-9) |
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| Date: | 24 December 2011 |
Location: | Washington, DC |
| Time: | 12:00 PM Central | Stadium: | FedEx Field |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 710 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Hogs Haven |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Redskins 24, Vikings 20 | ||
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Happy Christmas Eve morning, ladies and gentlemen! If you're fortunate enough to be watching this one with us and not running around a mall or shopping center somewhere like a chicken that has recently had its head severed from its body, we welcome you to the second-to-last Game Thread of the 2011 NFL season, in which the Vikings will attempt to take a step towards not finishing with the worst record in the history of the franchise. As you can see, I don't think it's going to happen, but if it were to happen, how would the Vikings go about doing it?
1) Let's get physical. . .physical - The Redskins' run defense really hasn't been all that good this season, allowing 112 yards per game. After getting just ten carries in last week's loss, you have to believe that Adrian Peterson is going to be chomping at the bit to get some work in this afternoon's game. Toby Gerhart has proven to be an effective sledgehammer in Peterson's place over the past few weeks, and as long as we don't have any gutless dirtbags yanking people's ankles at the bottom of pile-ups, that tandem should get plenty of work this afternoon. Peterson is 106 yards away from setting the Vikings' franchise rushing record and, as great as it would be for him to get it at home, I'd rather he not have to wait that long.
2) Under pressure - We're playing Rex Grossman today, folks. Rex Grossman doesn't just like to throw interceptions. . .he wants to throw interceptions. With Jared Allen chasing both the Vikings' single-season sack record (currently 21, held by Chris Doleman) and the NFL single-season record (22.5* by Michael Strahan) and Washington without starting left tackle/performance enhancing drug enthusiast Trent Williams, there's a chance that #69 can make Grossman's life miserable. In addition to making some game changing sacks, there's a possibility. . .and I hope you're sitting down. . .that the pressure from the Vikings' front four could cause Grossman to throw passes that can potentially be caught by the opposing team. We haven't seen that since before Columbus Day in Minnesota, but if it's going to change, this is as good a chance as any.
3) Give a little bit of heart and soul - There's no doubt that the Vikings have heard all the "Suck for Luck" or "Fall Flat for Matt" talk, particularly with the Colts having won on Thursday night. When it comes down to it, everybody that takes the field in a white jersey with purple and gold on it is a professional. Yeah, there's going to be no post-season this year, and yeah, there's not a hell of a lot to play for. But if these guys like Leslie Frazier as much as it's being reported they do, then they need to go out there and play their asses off regardless of what's on the line or what's going on. There are a lot of guys on this roster that could potentially be playing for a job come 2011, and they need to go out there and play like it.
Kickoff is in about an hour and a half, ladies and gentlemen. The inactive lists should be out just about any moment now.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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Vikings Inactives
LB Xavier Adibi
CB Asher Allen
CB Chris Cook
OL Steve Hutchinson
OT DeMarcus Love
DE D’Aundrae Reed
TE Allen Reisner
Joe Berger will start in Hutchinson’s place at LG. No word as to who will start in Allen’s place at corner.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 10:38 AM CST reply actions
Does anyone know what the deal is with Love?
Is he that bad or progressing that slowly? How bad do you have to be not to make it on the field with this team?
I was just going to ask the same thing
I don’t think he’s been activated for a game yet this year, has he?
"Go hard. I mean, like relentless. I want a bunch of coaches that coach like their hair’s on fire, and I want a football team that goes for four to six seconds (per play) with relentless effort." OSU Coach Urban Meyer.
by Ted Glover on Dec 24, 2011 11:40 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I really don't know
He and Reed have both been on the 53-man roster all year, and neither of them have been active for a game all season.
Reed I can almost understand, but with all this team’s o-line issues, how the hell do you not give DeMarcus Love a shot?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
Redskins Inactives
WR David Anderson
DT Kentwan Balmer
C Erik Cook
RB Roy Helu
TE Rob Myers
LB Markus White
DE Doug Worthington
Evan Royster will start at running back in Helu’s place, for those of you that might have been starting Helu in fantasy today.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 10:42 AM CST reply actions
Helu being out
Is kind of a big deal, as he had gone over 100 yards rushing three times in the last four games. Evan Royster isn’t quite as good.
Then again, this is the Vikings.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 10:45 AM CST up reply actions
New drinking game
Every time los vikingos complains about Ponder, take a shot. You may suffer from alcohol poisoning.
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, it's just that your's is stupid.
yeah not a chance, we'll all be in the hospital
But I definitely like the thought. How about every time we hear the name Luck we take a drink LOL
Why do you hate your liver, exactly?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
Does anybody have a link or a live feed of the game? I dont have it on tv here and i cant get anywhere to see it because i’m having family over
by T-Dawg VikesFan on Dec 24, 2011 11:02 AM CST reply actions
Anyone have a list of what radio stations the game will be on?
by Dodger48 on Dec 24, 2011 11:08 AM CST via mobile reply actions
If we get number 1
And RG3 doesn’t come out. Oh my God that would be unreal in terms of what we can get in a trade.
Ponder to Harvin for 6!
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Dec 24, 2011 11:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions
While not actually mentioning the name "Luck", I think that should count as the first shot.
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Trade scenario
We get the first overall pick. We then trade the pick to the Browns for thier 2 first rounders and Joe Haden. They get a QB of the future (McCoy doesn’t look lke the future), and we get 2 first rounders and pro bowl corner. Do you think they would go for it?
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, it's just that your's is stupid.
I think they'd need to give up more. Especially if RG3 doesn't come out
Although it sounded like his parents were already talking to agents…
How about the same offer except instead of Haden they give up Joe Thomas?
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, it's just that your's is stupid.
by HolySchnikes on Dec 24, 2011 11:22 AM CST up reply actions
I dunno...
Tackle is a damn valuable position. Either way, it’s a lot of speculation right now. I’m not going to think about it too much until after next Sunday.
Interesting Redskins fact
They haven’t won at home since the second game of the year, September 18. They won their first two games of the year at home and are 0-5 at FedEx Field since then.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:17 AM CST reply actions
I think he has six the last two weeks
So yeah, he’s up on Jared by half a sack.
Hopefully #69 puts up a monster game this afternoon.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
Pelissero reporting
That Cedric Griffin is listed as the starter at corner today and is working out with the #1 defense during warm-ups.
Not quite sure what to make of that.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:36 AM CST reply actions
He's playing for his job...
If he puts in the effort, he may be a Viking next year. If he doesn’t… he’s done.
Or we could go with the conspiracy theory: Wilf said: Frazier, you’re losing the next to games. No questions.
And Frazier decides to go with the personell that would give Washington the best chance to win.
From Twitter
From Dan Wiederer. . .
“22 minutes until kickoff and I think it’s safe to estimate FedEx Field is, oh, 85 percent empty.”
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:43 AM CST reply actions
We may have more people in the Game Thread
Than they have at the stadium.
But that’s not a Vikings problem. . .that’s a Redskins problem.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
I haven't heard anything about the game being blacked out.
Have you?
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
I don't remember reading anything about it
But I’m 3,000 miles from DC. . .I’d get the game anyway. (-:
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
His Jim Rome is pretty great
But I’ve never been a huge Rome fan.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
Guy made an entire career by making fun of Jim Everet.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
That was
PheNOMenal!
Rack me, I am OUT!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Not being funny is not a reason to fail as a comedian
may I present the proof: Ellen Degeneres, Whoopi Goldberg, Cathy Griffin, Carlos Mencia, Carrott Top, Jay Leno, and the list goes on. Caliendo is hilarious in comparison.
by Bodysuit Man on Dec 24, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
The Viking will do
just enough to screw up getting the number one pick. Bank it.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 11:49 AM CST reply actions
^^This is a Vikings fan with experience^^
If I could I would bet the farm on the Vikings winning this game.
Last week
KTTW Fox Sioux Falls decided to show Packers V Cheifs over the Vikes. Pack lost. Please show Packers every week KTTW, I don’t mind going to the bar.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 11:50 AM CST reply actions
Can anybody please give me a live feed? This would really help
by T-Dawg VikesFan on Dec 24, 2011 11:51 AM CST reply actions
I'm looking for you but ....
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Feed doesn't start until the game is about to start. Usually 5 minutes after noon is my experience.
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How 'bout a pecan nut log instead?
What good is a Vikings win now?
by Bodysuit Man on Dec 24, 2011 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
Chuck Norris World of Warcraft Commercial
About 3 years too late to be relevant.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 11:56 AM CST reply actions
Probably took Norris 3 years to figure out what a "computer game" is.
Get it? Cause he’s old!
Thank you, I’ll be here all week.
Chris Myers and Tim Ryan?
Yeesh. . .they couldn’t have dispatched Gus Johnson for this one?
Then again, he’s probably busy prepping for BCS games or something.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 11:57 AM CST reply actions
The 10's of fans at FedEx Field couldn't be more apathetic.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 11:59 AM CST reply actions
Bet Snyder buys them all megaphones.
That guy is easily seperated with his money.
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Vikings to receive the kickoff. Percy 104 Yards please? And a TD this time.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:01 PM CST reply actions
Greg Coleman just made the connection
Between the birth of Christ and our own “Christian” at quarterback.
Yep, it’s going to be a long afternoon.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:02 PM CST reply actions
Wow
Longwell juicing?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:03 PM CST reply actions
And here's something I should have pointed out
Both of the Vikings’ last two coaches, Brad Childress and Leslie Frazier, got their first career coaching victories right here at FedEx Field.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:03 PM CST reply actions
Jeebus, Jamarca
Interceptions don’t come more gift wrapped than that.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:04 PM CST reply actions
And now it looks like Sanford's hurt
We’re going to be playing Ronnie Bradford at safety here again before too much longer.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
Webb might have a place after all!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Did that cross the line of scrimmage?
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Was that good coverage?
no way!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
I feel like Sanford's injury may be directly related to touching the ball
I’m pretty sure he’s allergic. Probably broke out in hives.
Just put three people on Moss.
Grossman doesn’t seem to want to throw to anyone else.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 24, 2011 12:07 PM CST reply actions
"DBs are just WRs who can't catch"
Vikings take this dogma to the extreme.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:08 PM CST reply actions
I would argue your dogma
Cases in point: Troy Williamson and Bernard Berrian.
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
Nope.
Kliensausage gets 30 hand-offs.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:09 PM CST up reply actions
That's going to cut into Ponder's carries
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
Im pretty sure any of could have made that INT.
by AP's Future Replacement on Dec 24, 2011 12:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Rex Grossman
Went 1-for-5 on the Redskins’ first series.
He’s still the same QB he was in Chicago.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:11 PM CST reply actions
Ugh
Shank.
Catch the damn ball.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:12 PM CST reply actions
That's it!
Stickum for all Vikings the Christmas!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
The Vikings should try to get The Peoples Champ at least 1 TD in these last 2 games.
by Dodger48 on Dec 24, 2011 12:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions
And now Harvin's hurt
Lovely
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:13 PM CST reply actions
Get him off the field and keep him off the field.
Hell, not like we were going to play him if we were in the red zone anyways.
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by KJSegall on Dec 24, 2011 12:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Harvin isn't a HB
using Harvin as HB isn’t a trick play anymore, now that they’ve done it 45 times.
LET AP RUN IT….he’s the best damn HB in the league!
by chaosg on Dec 24, 2011 12:15 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
hand the ball to Harvin, play action to Ponder with Webb at qb.
Anything to not hand the ball to AD.
what a bunch of tools.
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by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 24, 2011 12:19 PM CST up reply actions
Dang
If AP had cut that screen up inside, he would still be running.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:15 PM CST reply actions
Surprised that Peterson didn't get the corner on that play.
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I think AP could have picked up the 1st if he'd cut back there...
Ah well… doing his job to get us 1st pick.
Greg Coleman reporting
That Harvin took a helmet to the thigh and is going back to the locker room.
The NFL needs to mandate thigh and knee pads, seriously.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:16 PM CST reply actions
If it hurts now, it's going to be brutal tomorrow.
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Brandon Burton!
Nice Play!
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can you blame them?
Here i sit, bong in one hand, and wondering why I’m watching in the other.
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by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 24, 2011 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
Greenway
The best 9-yards down the field fall down tackler on the planet.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:18 PM CST reply actions
ROBISON!
Strip sack of Grossman!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:19 PM CST reply actions
Yes!
Zack Ryder FTW!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
Grossman.
Nothing more to say.
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haha
he got pushed into him by a redskins player
DAMN IT BRIAN
Quit taking Jared’s sacks!
Ponder to Harvin for 6!
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Dec 24, 2011 12:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions
And in three plays
The offense manages to gain three yards.
Sweet, merciful crap.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:21 PM CST reply actions
Pathetic playcalling right there.
Can we stop running on 1st and 2nd every time.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 24, 2011 12:22 PM CST reply actions
You don't like...
…the run, run, pass, punt offense?
they change it up in the red zone to Run-Run-Pass-FG
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by Marcus.Grayson on Dec 24, 2011 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe we can just combine them and make every play a shuffle pass.
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And then another short screen/dump off.
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Exactly.
Why not let Ponder throw downfield? We have absolutely nothing to lose at this point.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 24, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
Terrible blocking scheme on that AP run right
IF they crack that DE down there is literally NO ONE outside to stop AP. Nope..block him outside into the running lane.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:23 PM CST reply actions
it was an inside run though. You'er right that the blockage was bad, there was no where to run inside
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by Marcus.Grayson on Dec 24, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
he seems to be getting into the habit of the back foot throw
by SouthernNorseman on Dec 24, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
That back foot throw to Shank was sweeeet though.
Shank should have had that one.
Still, it’s a bad habit to get into.
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Let's see
3rd and 6 let’s try a screen pass.
3rd and 8, get to the flat, we’ll pass it to you at the line of scrimmage and hope to get 2 yards
Shot to endzone?
Naw eff it we’ll swing pass.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:26 PM CST reply actions
What are the chances that this game ends at 3-0?
Both offenses are looking pretty weak. Washington has had some decent runs, but there’s always Grossman to hand it over.
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Grossman unleashes the dragon
To. . .nobody.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:28 PM CST reply actions
"The Vikings offene off to a good start."
Huh? What game is this?
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:29 PM CST reply actions
why does the stream always work during the commercials and is herky jerky during the game
by SouthernNorseman on Dec 24, 2011 12:30 PM CST reply actions
Darrion Scott at defensive tackle for Washington?
Man. . .I didn’t even know that guy was still in the league.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:31 PM CST reply actions
Peterson might have fumbled
But #24 for Washington touched the ball while he was out of bounds and didn’t re-establish himself, so it’s still Minnesota ball.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:33 PM CST reply actions
Or he was down by contact
Either way, Vikings’ ball.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
.........
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 24, 2011 12:34 PM CST reply actions
Hi guys!
I turn the game on, we have a lead, and the Redskins lost a challenge!
It’s a Festivus Miracle!
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LOL
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
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by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 24, 2011 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
Outstanding camera work there
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:34 PM CST reply actions
Nice naked bootleg by Ponder
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Wow. Scary pass. Every game that seems to be a problem.
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Ponder completely telegraphed that throw
He needs to get better at that in a big way.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions
I think he is just way too jumpy,
and it can be fixed, in time.. with some confidence in his o-line
by hickenizgriz on Dec 24, 2011 12:37 PM CST up reply actions
I like how Musgrave is trying to vary the use of Harvin
But as a HB on 3rd and 6 off tackle…really??
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when will you guys give up trying to figure Musgrave out?
You be better off figuring out something easier like:
World peace.
Women.
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by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 24, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
Harvins back. So call plays in which he has to run up the gut again. Nice.
Did they say Gerhart is out today?
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Oh. Thanks.
So why is Harvin running up the middle? This is confusing to me.
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And the Redskins jump offsides
To give the Vikings a first down!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:37 PM CST reply actions
Classic shot of the Redskins fans on the sidelines.
Even they are puzzled by Musgraves play calling “Did they just run their #1 wr up the middle on 3rd and 5”
I think the Redskins are trying to throw this game...
…but why?
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The Colts have paid them because they want Luck
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by JethroBoViking on Dec 24, 2011 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
It is obvious why both these teams are sub .500 teams
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
PONDER HAS NO ACCURACY
Bring in Luck now.
Yeah, right now
i doubt he wants to be with his family on christmas or anything.
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by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 24, 2011 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
Reed Doughty will be getting a letter from the league office this week.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:39 PM CST reply actions
THATS how you use Harvin
And THAT was a CHEAP FUCKING SHOT on Ponder
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He's lucky he didn't get ejected
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by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 24, 2011 12:40 PM CST reply actions
Lucky we aren't playing the Saints
That wouldn’t even have drawn a whistle.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:40 PM CST reply actions
And had we been playing Green Bay
it would’ve been a penalty on Ponder. Just sayin’.
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Try being a NY Islander fan
Talk about bad calls? That shit is corrupt. Much like the NBA.
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by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 24, 2011 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, look at that
Something different!
by Jamie Penick on Dec 24, 2011 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Percy!
That was close!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Before everyone starts freaking out about "run, run, pass" right now
I bet they’re shying away from making a potentially concussed Ponder throw the ball.
Ponder = TOUGH
Bloody nose? No big deal.
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by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 24, 2011 12:42 PM CST reply actions
Good gracious London Fletcher can tackle
One of the most underrated players in the league.
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by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 24, 2011 12:42 PM CST reply actions
We keep getting these gifts
from the Redskins in the form of penalties and dumb plays. If we can’t turn these into TD’s, we’re done
Against any other team and you are probably right.
But the Grossman-led offense is looking pretty awful.
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I think we'll get a pick this game.
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Grossman can put up points though
by AP's Future Replacement on Dec 24, 2011 12:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Man have I been shelterd in my life.
This is the second time I’ve had to listen to the Vikings on the raido and ill just say Paul Allen likes his sound effects… BOOM!
by Dodger48 on Dec 24, 2011 12:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Second Quarter Thread
Go, go, go!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 24, 2011 12:45 PM CST reply actions
TOUCHDOWN AP
Something we haven’t heard in a very long time.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 24, 2011 12:45 PM CST reply actions
Whenm was the last time we had a 10 pt lead?
It feels so goood
Must wrap presents, must watch football, must wrap presents, must watch football
Let’s have a shut out, just for the hell of it.
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by JethroBoViking on Dec 24, 2011 12:47 PM CST reply actions
I'm trying to wrap & watch at the same time
It’s slow going
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by JethroBoViking on Dec 24, 2011 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
Oh well, so much for a shut out
I need to stop smoking so much crack
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by JethroBoViking on Dec 24, 2011 12:54 PM CST reply actions
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