Celebrate The New Year With The Vikings' Final Game!
by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 10:30 AM CST
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| CHICAGO BEARS (7-8) |
GAME #16 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS (3-12) |
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| Date: | 1 January 2012 |
Location: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Time: | 12:00 PM Central | Stadium: | HHH Metrodome |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 708 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Windy City Gridiron |
| Chris' Prediction: | Vikings 23, Bears 20 |
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| Final Score: | Bears 17, Vikings 13 | ||
Earlier this week, the folks at Pro Football Talk drew the conclusion that there were only three meaningless games on this final weekend of the 2011 NFL season. . .and, by God, this is one of them! But, regardless of the "meaning" this game has, we're going to be here for it. . .after all, there's a (seemingly increasingly good) chance that this could be the last game in the history of the Minnesota Vikings, what with all the stadium garbage that's going on. Believe me, we'll have plenty of time to get into that in the coming weeks.
So, what do the Vikings have to do to avoid tying the worst mark in franchise history since the 16-game schedule came into play?
1) Protect Christian Ponder, Joe Webb, or whoever else winds up at quarterback - Only three teams in the NFL have allowed more sacks this season than the Vikings have, with their quarterbacks going down 47 times in the first 15 games of this season. If the Vikings want to have a shot at winning this one, they need to keep their quarterbacks upright, particularly Ponder as he's coming off of a concussion. Again.
2) Get to Josh McCown - The Vikings still owe that guy for the 2003 season finale in Arizona. With Jared Allen currently leading the National Football League in sacks and going against a suspect Bears' offensive line, the Vikings need to keep the pressure up on the Bears' third different quarterback of 2011.
3) Play hard - This team needs to put forth 100% effort in this one for a few reasons. The first is to avoid tying the 1984 Vikings for the worst record in team history. The second one is to send the great Jim Kleinsasser off with a victory. The third is that, quite frankly, there are a lot of players wearing purple today that could very well be playing for their jobs. There is going to be some serious turnover in Minnesota this off-season, and if guys don't want to be a part of that, they need to show it this afternoon.
The Minnesota Vikings have never gone 0-for-the NFC North/Central in a season before, but they run the risk of doing so this afternoon if they lose to the Bears. Yes, I know that if the Vikings lose they're guaranteed the third overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and if they win they'll likely drop to the sixth spot. Big deal. I'm tired of watching this team lose. . .you have just as good a chance of drafting a star at #6 as you do at #3, and you have just as much chance of drafting a bust at #3 as you do at #6.
Let's send big #40 out with a victory this afternoon, and try to put this whole miserable season behind us.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let’s hope we have something else to cheer about – a Vikings W…
Note: I too want a W today, but we still “win” with a higher draft pick if we DO lose…so we win in either case (also as long as no injuries etc. of course)…
As you mention in the lead to this thread, also will be interesting to see if JA gets a few more sacks…THAT would be nice too….
Balmy 26 C and sunny here in Dubai today…GREAT way to start the year!
SKOL!!!
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by vikingfanfrom afar on Jan 1, 2012 10:51 AM CST reply actions
Semi-Vikings related news
Particularly if we end up with the #3 pick in the draft.
RGIII is, apparently, going pro.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 11:04 AM CST reply actions
Makes the number 3 pick way more valuable
I’d be tempted to trade down to 6ish for someone desperate for a QB.
Will fox please kill off that damn robot already.
I hate you Cletus.
by Dodger48 on Jan 1, 2012 11:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Looks like the facemask on Joe Webb is gonna be featured on:
The Season’s Biggest Blunders on the CBS pregame show.
Did anyone see the Saints WR that had red and green wraps, or whatever their called, on his ankles.
Did he get fined?
by Dodger48 on Jan 1, 2012 11:15 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Ok, I know I should be PC and all...
But watching Mike and Molly talk about each other as “sexual bouncy castle”s makes me want to throw up just a little bit.
If we get pick #3
Possibility Washington, Seattle, Cleveland, or Miami gives up something to get that pick with RGIII apparently going pro, according to Mort . . .
Thing is Jax isn't likely to draft a QB either
Or are they? Teams could likely trade with Jax as well and give up slightly less. No doubt that would be plan A for these teams.
"At this point, what we got to lose, right? So we might as well throw caution to the wind and hit people in the face."
--Vikings DE Jared Allen
Games to pay attention to today Re: draft order
12:00 -
Min vs. Chi
SF vs. StL
Ind vs. Jac
3:00 -
TB vs. Atl
Pit vs. Cle
5 predictions today
1. We get another interception today – lets say Sapp
2. When we get into the Red-Zone the Sauce either catches a TD or is at least targeted.
3. Toby gets 100 yds rushing again (less confident in that one but…)
4. Loadholt gets at least one false start (going out on a limb there!)
5. Rudy catches a 24 yd TD pass.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Hey Ted
What in the world is a Billiken?
"At this point, what we got to lose, right? So we might as well throw caution to the wind and hit people in the face."
--Vikings DE Jared Allen
A charm doll created by a St. Louis art teacher in the early 1900's
It was adopted as the mascot of St. Louis University.
You can read the wiki synopsis here.
And this concludes today’s episode of ‘St. Louis History’.
"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.
Thanks.
St. Louis played UNM last night and I had no clue what that was. I figured you’d know. Turned out to be a good game.
"At this point, what we got to lose, right? So we might as well throw caution to the wind and hit people in the face."
--Vikings DE Jared Allen
my only fear is
The bears won’t have a ton of passing attempts, giving Allen less chances to put.mccown on his ass… Here’s hoping that they don’t fear our dbacks as much as greenbay
by Lunchpail on Jan 1, 2012 12:04 PM CST via mobile reply actions
The Don Glover Quote Machine Strikes!
Dad: Is that crybaby Cutler playing?
Me: I don’t think so.
Dad: Too bad, I love it when he gets that crybaby look on that puss of his. He’s such a puss.
Me: Can’t really disagree with any of that.
Dad: No you can’t. Because I’m your Dad and said so.
Me: Yes sir. Wanna beer?
Dad: What the hell took you so long?
"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 Jan 1, 2012 12:05 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
haha classic
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:09 PM CST up reply actions
Quite a few...
Empty seats here at kickoff.
by Lars in SLP on Jan 1, 2012 12:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
False start killed us right there...
In a good offense, 2nd and 6 should be easy, but for us it’s a death sentence.
Annnnd that's a personal foul
"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.
A false start and drop
And now a kick catch interference. Great start.
"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."
Your 2011 Minnesota Vikings, ladies and gentlemen
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:07 PM CST reply actions
FUMBLE--CHALLENGE!!
"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.
Looks like a fumble to me
Review that thing, Leslie. What have you got to lose?
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:08 PM CST reply actions
So, in other words, nothing
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:11 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone agree we need a new GM?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:10 PM CST reply actions
Hard to disagree.
It’s a pretty long list of needs. Might as well start with a GM.
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Kleinsasser
Was the Vikings’ lone captain today, if you’re scoring at home.
Nice touch.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:10 PM CST reply actions
Don Glover:
Deion Sanders looks like a chocolate Q-Tip with a tie.
You know, he kinda does.
"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.
Vikings ball!
Woo-hoo, and so forth!
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:11 PM CST reply actions
Vikings football, woo!!
"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.
Go deep on first down here
"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.
TOBY!
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:12 PM CST reply actions
Toby!
"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."
GERHART SMASH, GERHART CRUSH!!
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TOBY!
Liking this guy better all the time!!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
TOBBYYY!!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:13 PM CST reply actions
The Packers, apparently
Just took a safety.
On a kickoff.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:13 PM CST reply actions
Nice lead block by Rudolph on 2nd down there
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I want us to get Matt Kalil
but I also want us to win this game
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:14 PM CST reply actions
Great throw by Ponder
Better catch by Harvin.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:14 PM CST reply actions
Nice throw and catch there
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Percy!!
Wow, amazing how good Ponder looks when he isn’t running for his life.
"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.
Dammit, quit running Gerhardt outside
He’s not AP but he can be damn good slamming it up the middle.
A screen?
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Very odd given that pass protection has been good so far.
"Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain." - Lily Tomlin
Glad Ponder looked decent on that drive.
The line also did a pretty good job of pass protection.
by All Day, All Night on Jan 1, 2012 12:18 PM CST reply actions
Once we start learning to get 6 and not 3
I’ll feel much better. But at least we’re winning.
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:18 PM CST reply actions
That didn't look like a 3 and 12 team
until they hit the red zone
Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. - John Lennon
Yeah, been a problem all year.
They don’t look like they want to control the other team down there, they look like they operate on a hope and a prayer
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:19 PM CST up reply actions
Really guys
A screen on the ten against a fast defense. Really?
Don't you know who the *^$% I am?
by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Please Hester
Fall down or something here!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Holy cow. Did you call it or what?
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Holy crap!
"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."
Rekick
You have to be kidding me.
"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."
Wow.
Thought we might see a moment in NFL history. Two safeties on two kick offs in one day.
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Safety on the Packers according to Chris.
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Horrible ball management by Green Bay's kick returner.
GB attempted to handle the kickoff in the end zone, and bobbled it. The ball bounced back across the goal line, and the GB returner stepped out of the end zone, picked the ball up, stepped back in the end zone, and took a knee.
Awesome.
by Midnight Rambler on Jan 1, 2012 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
GB
Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. - John Lennon
by JethroBoViking on Jan 1, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
What the....
offside on the kickoff? Mental mistakes are our biggest adversary.
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
...and teams that pass the ball.
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And teams which have a good defense
This could go on forever ;)
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
Stream?
Is one available? Apologies if these sorts of questions are frowned upon (although I don’t think they are…).
firstrowsports.com
Apology accepted. :-)
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by JethroBoViking on Jan 1, 2012 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
I know most people may not agree
but I sort of like the two Everson Penalties.
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:22 PM CST reply actions
I don't want to jinx it, but the Vikings should win today.
I was not able to watch one second of the games against Carolina, Arizona, and Washington: what do those three Viking games have in common?
Today, I’m stuck with the Packer-Lion game.
by Midnight Rambler on Jan 1, 2012 12:23 PM CST reply actions
We didn't totally roll over in the 2nd half.
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Even with the penalties, I'm really liking Everson Griffen
He’s a crazy talent. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a big man run that fast.
We need to use him like Denver uses Von Miller.
A pass rushing outside linebacker.
by All Day, All Night on Jan 1, 2012 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
Denver runs a 3-4 do they?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
silly
Magical Griffen
Don't you know who the *^$% I am?
by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions
That was a lot of time to throw a ball.
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Lets get that sack record Jared!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:25 PM CST reply actions
Leslie Frazier
Just ripped into Griffen after that offsides penalty on the kickoff, apparently.
Bit late to be getting into people’s faces, but meh. . .what do I know?
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:25 PM CST reply actions
Easier to be aggressive with a QB who was a HS asst coach at the start of the season.
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by kcskol on Jan 1, 2012 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
Almost two games in a row with a pick!
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:26 PM CST reply actions
hands of stone
Sanford could be good if he could catch
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by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:27 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Bad throw
"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."
Yeah, but he's usually money on those plays.
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Still kinda weirded out
By seeing so many short dumps instead of having Harvin run the pants offa defenders downfield
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
man o man
A successful coach needs a patient wife, loyal dog, and great quarterback - and not necessarily in that order.
-- Bud Grant
Shifty Toby!
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:29 PM CST reply actions
TOby's the MAN!!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:29 PM CST up 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
I like that they are putting Ponder on the run to make those throws.
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Both recent roll outs
Right and left, Ponder threw to the under guy and didn’t even attempt at the player further down field and both times they were open with separation. I certainly don’t like that.
And yeah, the Webbcat sucks
that's an awful lot of running for a 4 yard pass play.
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by REVENGE4WEBB on Jan 1, 2012 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
You prefer a Sport Coat then?
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by Marcus.Grayson on Jan 1, 2012 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
All of you who can watch the Vikings missed the best Green Bay botched kick-off for a safety ever.
I’d still rather watch the Vikings for the last time until next September, though.
by Midnight Rambler on Jan 1, 2012 12:30 PM CST reply actions
For you fellow old timers.
Does Toby remind you of Bill Brown? Rather than evading tacklers, he turns into the tackler and tries to run them over.
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
Yeah, sure does
Saw Brown play and he brutalized people trying to tackle him.
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
uh-oh, here comes the drive killer.....er webbcat package.
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Blazer package
Kill it, please. Kill it with fire.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:31 PM CST reply actions
They have to pass from that package to make it viable.
It’s way too predictable if they always run from it.
by All Day, All Night on Jan 1, 2012 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
That play with Webb probably worked
While a coach was dreaming in the middle of the night.
But not in real life
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:31 PM CST reply actions
Ughh
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:32 PM CST reply actions
I really would like them to put Webb in for a series
But not one play… while leaving Ponder standing on the side as a WR. So dumb.
Even if JA can get 2 and a half sacks
he ties Doleman for the Viking record in a season.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Ponder 39% completion percentage on the season with 5 or more defenders rushing
2nd lowest in the NFL. (Heard that on Vikings.com in their Bears/Vikings preview video.
Should be interesting to see if the Bears bring the heat.
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Two completely moronic plays in our playbook that we idioticly keep running
1) Gerhardt end sweeps
2) Webbcat
But who’s counting?
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:33 PM CST reply actions
3. webb fake hand off to ponder.
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by REVENGE4WEBB on Jan 1, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
Blazer sucks
Blazer is only worth it if you use him for a series instead of a play at a time. What a waste.
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by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:33 PM CST via mobile reply actions
FUMBLE!
Vikings ball!
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:34 PM CST reply actions
Fumble!
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Can't give us much more of a chance that this
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SANFORD!!!
always seems to be in the right place now
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:35 PM CST reply actions
Great play by Harvin
With #40 leading the way.
First and goal!
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:35 PM CST reply actions
Beast mode Percy
Don't you know who the *^$% I am?
by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Here's the Sauce's
TD right here!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Harvin
Can’t stop him when we actually use him…
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:36 PM CST reply actions
Would have liked to see the Vikings give it to Gerhart.
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Percy?, Yea, I got this.
You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask of the Spiderman
And you don't trash talk about him
Percy for 6!!
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by Ted Glover on Jan 1, 2012 12:37 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
TDD BABBYY!!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:37 PM CST reply actions
Yeah
I wish they had an all-purpose slot for guys like him
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
And
Darren Sproles
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
10-0
Back up back up QB for the Bears. That sets up nicely for Jared to go get that sack record.
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If our record was better
Percy would get some MVP buzz.
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:38 PM CST reply actions
Just going to write that.
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
MVP
Percy is team MVP this season
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by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
It worked, but I wonder why we are still running an injured Harvin up the gut.
Seems like our bruiser could do that without risking Harvin.
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Holy shit.
How many qbs can you injure in one year?
by All Day, All Night on Jan 1, 2012 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
Yikes
Feel so bad for the Texans. The Colts are finally done and they lose 3 quarterbacks heading into their first playoff berth.
Hester has more yards running backwards than forwards this game.
"Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain." - Lily Tomlin
Where has this kick coverage
Been all year?
"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 Jan 1, 2012 12:40 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Holy Crap...Hester out at the 9.
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You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask of the Spiderman
And you don't trash talk about him
As Long As NO, GB, or DAL
doesn’t win a superbowl, I’ll be happy.
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:40 PM CST reply actions
This
Times a billion
"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 Jan 1, 2012 12:41 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Dallas is losing tonight
Romo will probably have an game that will downgrade his reputation even more,I can forgive the Saints now for what happened in the NFCCG,and the Packers are the Packers
Good coverage on Hester
We’re the only team who’s been able to stop him, although the game ain’t over…
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:40 PM CST reply actions
Catch the ball!
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Damn!
should have had that!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
DON'T CATCH THAT INTERCEPTION, YOU'LL RUIN OUR REPUTATION.
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You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask of the Spiderman
And you don't trash talk about him
special teams are driving Hester backwards. cool
Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. - John Lennon
SO Berrian should have been a safety then
"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 Jan 1, 2012 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Except Berrian didn't like contact. :-)
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COME ON SANFORDDD
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:41 PM CST reply actions
Dropped
Sanford for another drop. Granted he got hit, but come on man.
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by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Vikes
playing inspired defense!
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Which one, the first, second or third time he was grab be don that play. Be specific.
"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 Jan 1, 2012 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
Josh Mccown doing his best to get signed next year.
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You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask of the Spiderman
And you don't trash talk about him
McCown
for 28. Seriously?
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by Ted Glover on Jan 1, 2012 12:42 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
28 yards?
Yeah, looked like a hold to me
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:42 PM CST reply actions
That was pitiful
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SACK!
Is that Allen?
If it is, give that man 19.5.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:43 PM CST reply actions
Yep that's what they called it
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Dane Sanzenbacher
How was he that wide open?
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by Ted Glover on Jan 1, 2012 12:44 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Sack is split
Between Allen and Erin Henderson.
Make it 19 for Allen.
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:44 PM CST reply actions
How many more does he need? 5?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Jan 1, 2012 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
Allen
Half sack JA
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by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:44 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Needs 3 1/2 more to tie, 4 to take record
by liveforadrenaline on Jan 1, 2012 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
Really only need 3 more legit ones...
…because NFL courtesy requires the QB to fall at his feet for the last one.
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Would be really nice for the Jags to pull off the victory...
At least guarantee us top 5 if (WHEN!?!?) we get a win.
Didn't take SF long to pull ahead.
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Allen
Four more please.
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by Jeppernaut on Jan 1, 2012 12:46 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Well that was easy
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WHAT IN THE HECK WAS THAT?
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne
Second quarter thread
Go, go, go!
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by Christopher Gates on Jan 1, 2012 12:48 PM CST reply actions
Wow, nice pump fake. That guy has some nice pocket presence.
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You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask of the Spiderman
And you don't trash talk about him
Vikings secondary
Making QBs everywhere look good.
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Starting to question ponders durability
Seems to be hurt every week. He may end up being a good qb but well never know if he’s injured all the damn time.
by reebs on Jan 1, 2012 1:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I hate to say it, but this might be a valid question.
Of course, Ponder has taken a beating behind the turnstile o-line.
by Midnight Rambler on Jan 1, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
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