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LIVE BLOG IS ON
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Just wanted to let you all know that I will indeed be live blogging during tomorrow’s game against the Seahawks.
So please join!
The live blogs have proven to be a pretty good time, and I enjoy everyone’s company.
SKOL Vikes!
Previewing The Seahawks Game
1 day ago by
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The 8-1 Vikings are hosting the 3-6 Seahawks on Sunday. More than the Lions or Rams, this could be a true trap game for the Vikings because the Seahawks are a better team than their records suggest… The Lions and Rams are not.
So, let’s break this down a bit and take a look at what [...]
Links Of The Week
1 day ago by
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As Usual, I love all tese sites, otherwise I wouldn’t link to them. Check out what our friends are saying this week:
E.J. Henderson has been honored as the Vikings’ Community Man Of The Year.
Special Teams has gone from worst to best in just one season.
Housh is coming...
Childress Allowed To Stick Around
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So much for the carrot on a stick.
According to an announcment from the Vikings official website, the team and Head Coach Brad Childress have agreed to an extension of his contract that will keep him in Minnesota until 2013.
ESPN says that the deal is expected to nearly double his...
Is Big Mac Pro Bowl Material?
2 days ago by
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I recently expressed my surprise that Bryant McKinnie is not only in the Pro Bowl conversation, but is leading the NFC in fan voting for left tackles.
Then some of you expressed surprise about me expressing my surprise.
So, here’s a brief glimpse into my take on McKinnie.
He is...
Mock Draft 2.0
2 days ago by
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Mock Draft 2.0
I had great response to my first mock draft last week. So I promised to update it once per week. While I do think that this is a useless exercise, I will refrain from doing my usual speech about why it is so useless. Instead I’ll just get right down to it:
(The Order [...]
Untitled
2 days ago by
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The Minnesota Vikings are THE team to watch in the NFL The addition of Brett Favre has made the team very exciting to watch. We have true football studs all over the field and players that are taking that next step into football stardom. Sydney Rice has become the go to receiver...
Stadium Talk Takes A Step Backwards
2 days ago by
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The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission’s most recent proposal to the Minnesota Vikings was met with an angry reaction. They had essentially put forth a proposal to extend the Vikings’ lease on the Metrodome which expires in 2011.
The Commission’s intentions were...
Favre Mic’d Up
2 days ago by
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Gotta say, even as someone who might still have some reservations about that grey haired guy posing as a Viking this year, this video that Lost Vikings pointed out is pretty cool.
You can view it here.
Enjoy.
Extension Could Be On The Way
2 days ago by
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There were numerous reports on Wednesday that the Vikings are close to extending the contract of Head Coach Brad Childress. While he is currently the lowest paid head coach in the NFL, the new deal is expected to double Chili’s $2 million annual salary.
As can only be expected...
Winfield Back; Other Injury News
2 days ago by
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The good news for the day is that Antoine Winfield was back on the practice field today. Asked if he has a green light to play on Sunday against the Seahawks, Winfield said, “As far as I’m concerned, yes.”
“It’s been a while since I’ve been on the field. I...
Thanks For The Great Tip, LostViking
3 days ago by
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I just wanted to thank LostViking (you know him from the comments section) for sending me a link to a great new site… or at least it is new to me.
It is called Pro Football Focus, and you can check it out by clicking here.
I have to be honest, I’ve been searching for a stats [...]
Feelin’ The Love
3 days ago by
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The Vikings have sent quite a few players to the Pro Bowl over the years. This year, however, it looks like perhaps they’ll be sending a few more than usual.
According to the Star Tribune, many Vikings players have the lead in the NFC at their respective positions. The players...
Future At Risk: Bernard Berrian
4 days ago by
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Vikes Geek is quickly becoming one of my favorite Vikings blogs on the internet. The writer over there doesn’t provide constant updates, but when he decides to delve into a topic he does so with unabated fervor.
Last week, he wrote an article on Bernard Berrian that really weighed...
Standing Out In The Standings
4 days ago by
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Here is a look at how the standings shake out after an exciting Sunday.
NFC NORTH
The Vikings maintain a four game lead over the Bears, whom they must play twice between now and the end of the season. They also have a three game lead over the Packers, which is technically a four...
Edwards Call Brings Life To A Fading Debate
4 days ago by
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Ray Edwards had himself a heck of a game against the Lions. Five tackles, three for a loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. However, perhaps his best play of the game was the one that hurt the Vikings more than any other.
On a third down, Edwards rushed the passer...
No Crow To Eat Today
5 days ago by
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One of Vikings Gab most faithful readers, Big Johnny, seemed to think I might have set myself up to eat a ton of crow when I previewed the Lions game with such confidence that the Vikings would win. Despite two lost fumbles, a failed fourth down attempt, our “number one” wide...
LIVE BLOG: Lions At Vikings
6 days ago by
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Well, it was a long bye week, but finally we get to watch some Vikings football again. The Lions are on the prowl, in what should be a cat walk for the Vikings, but may end up being a mouse trap. Hop into our live blog below and let us know what you think:
Lions @ [...]
Previewing The Lions Coming To Town
7 days ago by
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Every week, I’ve been trying to preview the Vikings upcoming matchup. This week shall be no different. After all, much like the Vikings we don’t want to dismiss this game as “too easy.”
Don’t forget, on game day, come on over here to Vikings Gab to participate in our...
More Mocking Coming
7 days ago by
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So, my recent mock draft seemed to spark some interest. There are currently more comments on that post than anything I’ve posted in weeks (albeit, about half of them are me responding to you guys).
That being said, I am a huge draft geek and love the NFL offseason, so look...
Links Of The Week
7 days ago by
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Here are some stories to keep you busy while I try to catch up from missing some time. As always, I encourage you all to give some love to some of the other great sites out there. The folks on our blogroll dedicate their time (most of which is unpaid) to bringing you news and [...]
Winfield Will Not Play Sunday
8 days ago by
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Antoine Winfield will not play Sunday against the Lions.
This is good news for the Lions, who need to rely on Megatron and Kevin Smith in order to come close to victory.
Winfield has this to say, “It’s funny how my injury didn’t happen with me hitting someone. I was at...
C. Boynton’s Mid-season QB ratings
8 days ago by
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A few days ago, I did an article on the top 12 Quarterbacks according to the ESPN. After I posted this critique, I found myself second guessing many of the picks. So I decided to come up with my own version of the top QB’s from the 1st half of the season. Obviously, the subject [...]
Niners Do The Vikings A Solid
8 days ago by
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Hey everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates on Thursday. I had a very, very late night at work. I will try and catch up tomorrow evening.
Just got home, though, and was pleased to see that the Bears lost to the Niners. That is great news for the Vikings, as they are looking to place [...]
Live Blog On Sunday
9 days ago by
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Hey everyone. Last time I did a live blog was during the Packers game, and the turnout was almost none. With the Lions game not being quite the television event that the Pack game was, I thought I’d try it again.
So we’re on for a live blog during Sunday’s gmae...
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