Yes, ladies and gentlemen, here it is in all its glory!

Remember, the established rules are as follows:

1) No trades
2) You have five minutes to make your selection.  If you don't get your pick in on time, either Eric or I will make it for you
3) Use the subject line of the comments post to announce your pick. . .i.e. "With the 1st pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams select. . ."  Please have your selection consist of this only. . .nothing in the "body" of the comment, just your pick in the subject line.  If you'd like to give a sentence or two of logic/justification for your pick, do a separate comment.  There is an example below.
4) Spectators, comment on each pick under that particular pick only.  We're going to try to keep the comments closest to the left-hand side reserved for picks only.  We're going to try to get this mock linked to other sites out there, and we'd like to keep it organized.

Other than that, we should be good to go!  Again, I'll open the comments back up before 12:45 PM Central time, and we'll start promptly at 1 PM.

Okay, we are less than 24 hours from our first ever, 27th annual Live Mock Draftapaloozafeststock!  We've got Internet beer, Internet dancing girls, and Internet FUN FUN FUN!!!!  Anyways, the ground rules and participants are after the jump.

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Okay, so I know a lot of guys love the draft speculation, the mock drafts, and the NFL scouting combine.  Well, one of the best (and 100% free) sites out there is nfldraftcountdown.com, run by Mr. Scott Wright.  I had a chance to interview him about the scouting combine, the NFL Draft, and what he thinks the Vikings will (or should) do.  Follow after the jump to get Scott's well informed opinion on all things NFL draft.  And check out his site if you haven't.  Oh, and good spots still remain for mockdraftapaloozafeststock, email me at tglover47d@aol.com if you want to participate.  Okay, shameless plugs over.  Go read the interview

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages!!.  On behalf of Gonzo, the proprietor of this here site, and Anthony and Eric, his trusty virtual sidekicks, the Daily Norseman would like to announce that we are rolling out our first ever, 27th annual Live Mock Draft!!  Details after the jump!!  More exclamation points too!!!!!!!!!!

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 Yeww gotta owwwwn it

Can I be honest with you fine people here at The Daily Norseman for just a second?  I want to get something off my chest; it’s a burden I’ve carried for years, a secret so terrible that most self-respecting bloggers who live in their mom’s basement wouldn’t share on the intertubes.  And in many ways, I blame Gonzo, Anthony, and Eric for what I’m about to tell you, because had they asked me some pointed questions in my job interview for this here gig, we wouldn’t be here now.  But we are, so get ready to lay blame accordingly. 

**Takes Deeeeeeep Breath**  Okay, here goes, after the jump.

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It's been a while since I've posted anything - at least since April Fools Day (Cutler to Vikings - oh please!).  So this first day of May, 2009 - I've decided to put together a small compilation of highlight reels to welcome our "new class" of rookies and draft picks.

I've always been more of a visual guy - video to watch; data to relate stats to, so this should (hopefully) be interesting enough to sit down and crack a cold one (or two) to.

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"The Vikings targeted speed on their board and they definitely got it with wide receiver Troy Williamson, who wowed Minnesota enough that the Vikings passed on Mike Williams. Defensive end Erasmus James gives them much-needed help up front, guard-tackle Marcus Johnson will solidify the offensive line and running back Ciatrick Fason has the potential to be a terrific steal in the fourth round. Dustin Fox is a good cornerback and defensive tackle C.J. Mosley is a motivated overachiever.”

That was Mel Kiper's assessment of the Minnesota Vikings' 2005 Draft the day after said draft had taken place.  Kiper and his hair gave the Vikings a B+ "grade" for their draft.

As any Viking fan knows, Minnesota's 2005 draft class is on the short list of worst drafts in NFL history.  To review. . .

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Alright, folks, we're about 30 minutes away from Day Two of the 2009 NFL Draft, and there's still plenty of talent to be had.  As it stands right now, your Minnesota Vikings have a third-round selection, a fifth-round selection, and two seventh-round selections.

I may not be here straight away, as my long-neglected yard is going to get the mowing it needs before it gets too hot outside, but rest assured, I'll be here.

Until then, feel free to discuss Day Two right here!