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No Starters Friday vs. Cowboys
September 02, 2009 by
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No surprise here: according to Chip Scoggins, Brad Childress has announced that he will sit all his starters for Friday’s final preseason game vs. Dallas. That cinches it: there is absolutely no reason to watch that game. Not even one minute of it. Okay, maybe if you...
Jay Cutler is the Sex
September 02, 2009 by
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Jay Cutler is becoming quite the media darling in Chicago. Well why not? He’s young. He’s hot. He’s an NFL superstar.
His mom stopped cutting his hair.
Only a matter of time now before he’s banging Jessica Simpson.
Jay Cutler Superstar
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Video: Brett Favre’s Crackback Block on Eugene Wilson
September 01, 2009 by
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Favre’s illegal block against Eugene Wilson has sparked plenty of discussion. Was it a dirty play or merely a stupid one? Should the Vikings scrap the Wildcat now that Favre is the quarterback? Is it smart to have your 39-year-old frayed-rotator-cuff-suffering QB trying...
No Excuses Needed
August 31, 2009 by
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When Brett Favre announced earlier today that he thought he might have a cracked rib, the door was opened for a few cynics to suggest the veteran quarterback was merely lining up some handy excuses should he stink up the joint in his first (and likely only) extended preseason appearance...
Kleinsasser Out; Berrian, Loadholt at Least Dressing
August 31, 2009 by
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Vikings.com’s Twitter feed reports that Jim Kleinsasser is the only Viking not dressing for tonight’s game. There had been some question whether Bernard Berrian or Phil Loadholt would be playing. Now we know they will at least be suiting up. Whether they see action...
Brett Favre May Have Cracked Rib
August 31, 2009 by
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ESPN has been told by Brett Favre that he may have a cracked rib. The quarterback says that taking deep breaths gives him pain, and also says he has no plans to wear padding during Monday night’s preseason extravaganza.
This on the heels of Favre’s comment that he would...
The Return of the Whizzinator
August 31, 2009 by
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You probably thought you’d heard the last of Onterrio Smith’s infamous Whizzinator. Well you were wrong. The Whizzinator has returned, and it is in the possession of a Mankato tavern owner who intends putting it on public display.
If you ever dreamed of seeing the urine...
Get the Fansided.com Sports Network on Your iPhone. Favre Hatred on the Go, 24/7.
August 29, 2009 by
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Ever wished you could get updates from your favorite Fansided.com Sports Network blogs on your iPhone? Now you don’t have to wish. Thanks to Real Time Pro Football ‘09, Fansided’s controversial, entertaining and sometimes infuriating content is available on everyone...
Jared Allen Puts the Schism Thing to Bed, Jared Allen-Style
August 28, 2009 by
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Jared Allen, like most people, had no idea what the word “schism” meant before it inexplicably became the nucleus around which the entire cloud of Favre-related media idiocy began orbiting. Jared says he actually thought “schism” was an STD. That’...
Nightmare Favre Scenario Beginning to Unfold
August 27, 2009 by
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The nightmare Favre scenario was always more than just Brett raising the hopes of Vikings fans and then failing miserably, it was that his prima donna attitude and overall selfishness would undermine locker room chemistry and scuttle what could’ve otherwise been a successful...
Is There a Quarterback Controversy in Minnesota?
August 26, 2009 by
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Brett Favre has the records. He has the Super Bowl ring. He has the mythic acts of heroism. But one thing he may not have? The backing of the entire Vikings locker room.
The evidence keeps trickling out indicating that, indeed, Brett is not the #1 choice of everyone who will...
Conan O’Brien Makes Fun of Our Quarterback
August 25, 2009 by
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Brett Favre has put the Vikings on the map, as evidenced by this Conan O’Brien bit. Isn’t this what so many of the Favre supporters have truly been hoping for? Relevance in the national media? A little salve for their Midwestern inferiority complex?
It’s...
A Whole Half of Favre
August 25, 2009 by
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Brad Childress says Brett Favre will play the entire first half against the Houston Texans Monday, giving everyone a nice long look at the man some would be willing to sacrifice innocent animals to be rid of.
Starters usually get more action in the third preseason game than any other...
Last Day to Enter Viking Age Flag Giveaway
August 25, 2009 by
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Today is the last day to enter the Viking Age flag giveaway. One lucky winner will be chosen by random drawing to receive a 3′ x 5′ flag emblazoned with a Viking helmet, courtesy of CVS Flags. If you wish to enter, send an email to vikingageguy@gmail.com. Get it in...
Innocent Goat Rescued from Horrible Favre-Related Death
August 24, 2009 by
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The Adrian Peterson duck-murder story wasn’t bad enough. Now we have a story about a crazy Brett Favre hater, a goat and a benevolent garage mechanic. Via WinonaDailyNews.com:
Auto repairman James Prusci has seen some unusual things left in the cars he works on, but nothing...
Adrian Peterson Can Kill Stuff Too
August 24, 2009 by
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Jared Allen and Brett Favre ain’t the only cold-blooded animal killers on the Vikings. As the above photo, and more like them on the Virginia Tech blog Gobbler Country, show, Adrian Peterson knows a few things about snuffing cuddly critters too.
Duck season. Wabbit season...
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August 23, 2009 by
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Not So Fast on Those T-Jack Trade Rumors
August 22, 2009 by
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A couple things became obvious during Friday night’s preseason game against the Chiefs. 1: Brett Favre isn’t ready for the season. 2: Tarvaris Jackson looks like a highly-motivated individual.
So does this mean T-Jack has a realistic shot at beating out Favre for...
Madden on Favre
August 21, 2009 by
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John Madden and Brett Favre are forever linked, thanks to smart-alecks who believe Madden has a sexual attraction to Favre, and may even have secretly married him at some point.
Because of this eternal connection, whenever Madden does an interview, he is going to get questions about...
Lotsa Stuff Still Going On…
August 20, 2009 by
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You still have a few days to enter our Vikings Flag Giveaway. To be entered in the random drawing, send an email to vikingageguy@gmail.com. P.S.: buttering me up won’t do you any good. CVS Flags has a great selection of merchandise so go check them out.
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Mark Chmura Tells Us What We Already Knew About Favre
August 20, 2009 by
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The Vikings and Brett Favre would have us believe that Brett was sitting down there in Mississippi minding his own business, not even thinking of playing again, when Brad Childress called him out of nowhere on Monday and ignited the flames of football passion again. Of course this...
Vikings Will Look to Trade Tarvaris Jackson
August 19, 2009 by
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Jason La Canfora of NFL.com believes the Vikings will hold onto all their quarterbacks for the time being, but will ultimately shop Tarvaris Jackson, who went from possible starter to low-level trade bait in precisely the amount of time it took for Brett Favre to slap his signature...
Jared Allen Misses Practice, Might Miss Chiefs Reunion
August 19, 2009 by
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Jared Allen injured his foot or ankle (no one seems to know which) the other day in practice and has not made it back onto the field since. The belief among credentialed and qualified media types is that Jared will continue sitting out practice for the next few days.
Though there...
Brett Favre Press Conference: Re-Live the Magic
August 19, 2009 by
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Am I the only one who teared up when he started talking about his daughter wanting him to win one more Super Bowl?
No, I didn’t tear up because I was touched…I teared up because hitting your head against the wall over and over again really hurts.
You won’t ever...
Rosenfels, T-Jack Not Happy Campers
August 18, 2009 by
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The Vikings have a couple of really ticked-off back-up quarterbacks right now. And they’re not trying all that hard to hide their irritation.
“It’s something that wasn’t a total shock,” Sage Rosenfels said when asked about the Favre deal. “Obviously...
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