Access Vikings is on the move
September 7th, 2009 – 12:33 PM by Judd ZulgadWe have a new home. Go to accessvikings.com and read us there. Thanks.
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Whats it all about Hazel ???
Click where?
I think Judd meant click here at “Access Viking” for the latest updates ???…
Thats my best guess..And I’m sticking to it…hahaha
Go Vikes !!
So far I don’t like it. What’s going on here? What was wrong with what we had? Dang!
Sorry, folks. My bad. The link I put in didn’t work. It does now.
Hey Judd do you think that there is any chance the Viks go after Merriman? It sounds like they want to get him traded before the season ends.
Allen
Williams
Williams
Edwards
Merriman
Henderson
Greenway
thats a nasty front 7
We’re steakies and hamburgers tonight and I get to grill them mmmmmmmm.
Maybe I’ll have the last post ever on the old AV blog.
It’s a dead thread on a dead blog that nobody can even find anymore. I am alone on this blog. This blog is mine.
This is what it would be like if civilization as we know it came to an end and I was the only survivor. I will forage for food and get by as best as I can. I must stay alive.
Maybe there are other surivors out there that will find there way here eventually. I will be the leader and assign them tasks such as sentry duty and building shelter.
Machines are our enemy now. If anyone is reading this, you are a rebel fighter too.
Day 4. Still no signs of human life. Have had to break into stores to gather supplies. It was kind of fun.
I have found a radio and every hour send messages out to anyone who may be listening. Still no response.
It is very lonely but I took a soccer ball and painted a face on it so I can have someone to talk to. This has kept my morale high.
I thought I saw some kind of mutant zombie last night. Either it was turned into a mutant zombie by whatever destroyed civilization as we know it or maybe it was just my mind playing tricks on me.
The mutant zombie will probably eat me if he has the chance so I will have to keep my guard up and stand sentry all night.
I will put another message out when it seems safe just in case there are other survivors like me out there.
Good stuff, homeskillet.
Sorry Judd I didn’t know anyone else was on here anymore. You can be the leader if you want.
home ~ You always had the power to return to your own world..Just click the heels of your ruby red slippers together 3 times and repeat after me “There’s no place like “home”..There is no place like “home” !!!…: )
bleed! Another survivor!
We won’t be watching the Wizard of Oz next Sunday at 12 noon…But maybe we will see J Allen make a few QB’s disappear !!
Go Vikes !!!
I thought with the new blog catastrophe this was End Of Days. At first I thought I was the only one left but now I know that you and Judd survived too. Judd, you are on sentry duty tonight. bleed, I want you to loot department stores for supplies for us. I will work on a master plan.
for crying out loud Skillet, am here too. No one likes to be lost alone.
Everyone has to obey me though otherwise none of will survive.
My loyal band of fighters is here with me now. We must seek out and destroy the machines.
i refuse to play the part of the guy that runs ’straight’ down the road, in hopes of out running the truck.
home ~ Did you turn off the alarms ??…Bad things always happened to me before when the alarms went off in those department stores ??…
I mean just in case one cop survived with us ??
not sure i like this new format, but, i guess change is good. {least that is what i told my 5th wife…………..just joking, one is enough}
I never understand when people try to do that either. I wonder how many people will find this place.
don’t like the new blog, made for the greedy corp., not the user
can’t even log in to comment, sad
I hear you commander..”destroy the machines” !!…I bet you want me to start with those wretched vibrators !!
Worst machine ever invented !!
No bleed there are no cops left so you don’t have to worry about alarms. You should go to nice stores and get supplies for us and then to go Circuit City and get some plasma screens and things.
lions and bengals and bears…oh my! lions and bengals and bears… oh my!
I hope there are girl survivors.
in other words Bleed, we dont need fredricks of hollywood, and those thingys to survive. If per say those did become wanted, well, then just shoot me now.
sorry, ment victorias secret. Just not right seeing Skillet charging the ‘machine’ in a french maid getup. no sir not right at all.
Did you see Victoria in her outfits !!
Believe me..Whatever she had that was a secret..
Isn’t secret anymore !!
found ya.
don`t like the new blog
whats up with the nazi monitoring. i can`t even say s#$ks
Cant use my name on new blog?
You better be careful Private Farside or I will put you on latrine duty.
What do you think Strib would do if we all just posted here and no-one posted on the new blog? We have the power.
Is there anybody out there?
homeskillet; your signal is weak, much like Tjacks ability to read defenses.
Sound the Viking horn if you need the Gunslinger for protection.
There seems to be somthing wrong here. Very wrong.
We are traveling through space and time. A place where bloggers are here, but never were or will be. a place known only as the Access Zone
The new Blog is pretty formal. This Viking chat works pretty good if anyone interested. Got to put in your favorites to find it again:
We’ve been fighting a long time. We are out numbered by machines. Working around the clock,without quit. Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is homeskillet. If you are reading this you are the resistance.
Blog Judgment Day happened. If we stay the course, we are dead! WE ARE ALL DEAD!
As my great great grandfather once said, ‘It is a good day to die.’
do i understand this right? Is this blog topic to be the last in this room?
There is a storm on the horizon. A time of hardship and pain. Startrib’s global network remains strong, but we will not quit. For we are the resistance.
You remember skillet, how B Grant got upset over our abuse of the English language and intellect? Maybe, just maybe he is the root of all of this. In the new responce …uh chamber, we have to be more civilized.
But B. Grant loves to say tw@t.
Seriously, is this the last of the entries in the old Access room?
farside and anyone else who might be out there: Startrib may have won the battle but they will never win the war.
This is homeskillet. If you are reading this you are the resistance.
Are you saying the machines have gotten to Coach? I never would have believed it.
We must all stay strong and vigilant. We must fight on for what is right. The StarTrib machines were built by us, for us. We must never forget.
I’m going into Stribnet to save Coach. Don’t try to stop me.
Listen, and understand. That blog terminator is out there. It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until our blog is dead.
Thank you, homeskillet, for your courage through the dark years. I can’t help you with what you must soon face, except to say that the future is not set. You must be stronger than you imagine you can be. You must survive, or the AV blog will never exist.
Slinger, they tried killing my mother, Sarah Connor. They killed my father, kyleskillet. They will not kill me!
So if you fall asleep you turn into pod people … must stay awake … please no comparison of TJ and Sage that puts me right out
Hey I just saw Coach at the blog kenny linked above and he seems really upset about the new blog format, he’s swearing and everything!
Ok, listen, I have reason to believe that Judd and Chip are no longer with us. On…on the “new blog” they wont say who writes the article. AND just look at the pictures of them. Im telling you, somthing is wrong, very wrong.
I think Judd is on our side in this battle but I have suspected for some time that Chip is a machine. Unless I am very much mistaken, Chip will come after us. But we must survive.
I too have suspected that Chip is a {male version] fembot. God Save the Queen, should he expose his breasts and shoot us with those Uzi’s
Home, Gr8, Bleed, c.car, Gun….!!!! Thank goodness you’re still alive! It’s me! I have overcome the evil technology and returned to my home. Home, bless you for keeping this thread alive. It is our only hope for survival.
I had feared that all was lost, and I had decided it would be the end of me as a blogger. But I found a ray of light through the archive click, and made it back here.
First we must fight the temptation to blame one another. I was certainly no part of this. When I first saw the change, I spoke against it. Yet I feared those comments would be lost forever.
Now, our challenge is to keep this thread alive. It is our only hope for survival of the blog world as we know it. Only with this format can we truly discuss and sort out the future of the Vikings.
So, who is the evil force behind this action? Only when we determine the power of this movement can we smoke it out and return to life as we know it.
Live on, original AV Blog!!!
…and far, good to see you as well, although it saddens me that you suspected I was the mole in this mission. I forgive you, though, as a crisis such as this causes the brain to think irrationally, and turn on comrades without warning. It’s good, far, no schism here.
Coach, you made it! I never suspected you, I was just afraid the Strib machine got you and I was just heading out on a rescue mission. Your flock is here Coach! Most of us anyway.
Coach I’m confused though, I clicked on the link kenny posted above, and you’re on there using language I have never heard from you before.
No one now for 12 minutes. Now asking myself, “Was I too late?” I was watching TV and had given up hope. I had assumed that I would simply no longer blog, as that comments format is totally crap! I eventually decided to go to the new format just to read the comments of my old blogmates, when suddenly I saw the “Archives” link. “Why not, I said.” As the old format appeared, I felt rescued and back home, and a tear came to my eye. (I asked Mrs. Grant to get those onions away from me, and I moved on.) But did I return to an abandoned abode, a ghost town, an empty shell of what once was? Can it ever be the same? Just when I thought I found my long lost comrades, was it now only a mirage? Am I hallucinating as I search for survival?
Why? Why? Why? Why, I say!
Oh well, just go to bed I guess.
Coach said crap.
We are the survivors.
This is homeskillet. If you are reading this you are the resistance.
Wasn’t me, home. Must be part of their plan. Don’t you see? If they can put doubt in our minds about each other, they can succeed in this evil plot. Think about it. Other than repeating that one word once, has that ever been me talking like that? Of course not. First it was Tomb and Bucky that disappeared mysteriously, and this morning they moved in for the rest of us. And you alone kept hope alive. Well done, home, well done.
Yeah, sorry about losing it there, home. I’ll try to get some composure here before any further blogging.
But let me ask you this… Is there any hope for a return to blogging as we once knew it? The ones who are able to get on the new one are really complaining. Is there hope, home? Is there?
Thank you Coach. I had to be the leader of our band of resisters at first because there was looting and farside was being insubordinate but you can be the leader now if you want and I will be your captain.
We need to come up with a name for our band of renegades, something like The Workers Against Terriblenewav, or T.W.A.T.
I could be helpful in beating the Tampa II or the weakside blitz. I could help design a defense for the bubble screen or the QB draw. I can lecture bad behavior with the best of them. But this….. no, for this I am not suited to lead, home. My skills to confront the evils of technology are limited. For me to blog as we once knew it was a near-miracle. Even twittering is beyond my skills. No home, you alone must bear this burden of leadership. This is your battle. (But I will be glad to tell Chip and Judd how this displeases me, albeit how little they probably care.)
Not to question your leadership, home, but is that perchance the kind of thing that started this whole trouble to begin with? As your trusted advisor, I suggest we pursue a different name.
You’re right Coach. I’ll think of a better name.
Is it over? Have we lost? Am I alone? Many questions, few answers. Sleep on it, I will. Coach handing over leadership…hmm. The worst, I fear. Why? Who? Could it be…FAVRE!
chip and judd better look for another job
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We must keep this line open. for it is the artery of the resistance. I do appologize Grant, yes they did cause turmoil and distrust in me. I am a stronger fighter now. Especially since I now know that..Freds did it! Yeah thats it, Freds did it! Skillet, we do need to seek out chicks though. This resistance is uh eventually going to die out if we dont someday, resupply.
What a sad outcome this initiative has produced. Homeskillet in a state of hallucination, believing his is alone on his computer… I bleed hallucinating the he is in the setting of the Wizard of Oz…. farside suspecting a comrade as a traitor… Cal bewildered and threatening our authors… Gun convinced that technological creatures are in his midst… c.cart speaking of conspiracies before thought unimaginable… gr8 believing he will cease to exist if he falls asleep…, and an old coach on the verge of hanging up his keyboard as he sees technology pass him by.
Was this your intent, Judd and Chip? Or did you even stop to think what impact this sinister act might produce? Well, this smoking shambles of a blog, inhabited only by wandering and confused survivors, is the result. Where we go from here is in your hands. May the force be with you.
… and skillet, I suggest a search party for Freds. If he gives up hope and turns to his 45’s, he will be lost forever.
Yet another sun rises beyond the holocaust !!..Just one person surviving another day is a victory for mankind against the mechanical demons developed by mans worst enemy..Man himself !!
We all must fight together
and stick it to the MAN !!
I am very happy to hear many of the faithful bloggers from AV have survived the first and second wave of attacks…But I fear for Tomb ??..I was hoping to hear he had found sanctuary this past weekend between the bosoms of some beautiful cheerleader on a deserted island far away from immediate danger…But alas I now fear his computer keyboard may never feel the caress of his nimble fingers again ??…(moment of silence please)…But I shall not give up hope for Tomb and the many others that still may make it back to old AV !!…
I hope soon we can look past this catastrophe and once again talk about our passion for the men who wear the purple in our honor…But for now I hope to see response from other fellow bloggers who are lucky enough to see this new day and fight ahead of us !!
Let this be OUR INDEPENDENCE SAY !!!
He…..llo? I….I am all alone out here. I am scared. Is anyone alive????
Sorry men…I am not ready to cross over to the other side..I have been asked to join a resistance complex deep beneath the planets surface..From there I can continue to fight the good fight !!…In honor of the brave men and ladies AV blog that will now be known as members of the “ancient ones”….And dwell miles beneath the planets surface within the “archives” of AV…
Thank you all !!…
Bleed over..But not out !!!
So anyway, this backup QB situation is quite the issue, huh? It’s one level of communication for the fans to be in the dark, but are the QB’s themselves being made aware of where they stand? It’s not like the decision can be made within the game itself, because one is made inactive and only able to play after #2 is injured.
(This is actually a test to see if anyone out there still wants to blog about the Vikes here.)
hey, what the he11, i was lost on the new blog it`s as lame as it can be and no one else seems to like it also. JUDD, CHIP change it back. you guys need to use your time travel machine and set the future right for all AV users. this s-cks a$$. i`m going to go to daily norseman and see whats up there.
hey coach nice to see your still here, that brings some semblence of order to my day. i think i read an article that chili says he might change it from week to week coach.
i meant the backup QB spot not the new stupid blog
hey, is there anyone here or am i all alone? i hope some others have survived the change, now it`s just like normal life i`m allways talking to myself and answering my own questions.
You are not alone here, ww. I have this thread bookmarked, and will remain here until the Strib delivers its final blow and deletes it from the archives. Meanwhile, I shall remain loyal to this ship.
I’m back !!…I will remain with Coach as long as a good thing lasts here !!
Hoping here Favre can continue the “iron man” streak going ??…Totally amazing that Favre can last that many games..When he handles the ball on every down except when kicking of course…
I wonder if Cooper will make the practice squad..”I think he becomes eligible today” ??…But no way of asking Judd/Chip if that is the case now I’m sure…
Go Vikes !!!
I see on the main page we “re-Cooped” our losses and re-signed Cooper…: )
Bleed, THIS is the MAIN page! Is that clear?
Childress says he “still loves Coop.” I’m sure he meant in the football context. Doesn’t appear to be a schism there.
At least now when I ask Judd and Chip questions and they don’t answer, there will be a good reason. Which begs the question… similarly to when a tree falls in the woods, etc., etc., if two people blog and no one else participates, is it a blog?
Bleed, it appears we must accept that most of the others have abandoned ship. At some point you may be instructed to occupy the final lifeboat, and leave me to go down alone. Be prepared to do what must be done.
Coach ~ Correction noted !!…I still think this blog is MUCH more advanced than the “newer version” ??…
I mean why “comment on a comment” ??…Isn’t that being a bit overly redundant ??…
If there is a point of rebuttal on a post…Then put your name on it in the following post as done on this blog here !!…Not just an agree or disagree response…
I am just happy not to be standing on this island alone Coach !!…
But YES…I will be ready if they make us walk the plank Captain !!…
You know what I really hate about the new blog (besides the fact that you have to “title” your post) its impossible to figure out if you are getting all the information. Here… sweet here, it was all listed and the link turned purple if you had read it. There, in that horrible, fake, machine rendered environment, there are endless lists and categories meant to confuse the mind. Mistakes can and will happen. New updates will be missed. The resistance must succeed.
Darn. Forgot the question mark after my question.
I just hope I dont accidentally smash my glasses now that I finally have time to read all of the posts in earnest.
I will not go back to that…that place, I’m here. And here I will stay.
No ruling on the WW, wonder whats up with that? No sign of Tomb?
Just looking at the archives. Did you know they go back 3 years? If that stays true to form, we could (in theory) keep this blog alive until 2012.
I returned from getting provisions and feared that all was lost. I could not find any of my fellow freedom fighters. I even posted on the ‘new’ blog, just to tell Judd and Chip that I would not be posting any longer.
And then, all of a sudden, the fog started to lift, if just for a moment. And I noticed what was to be my Fortress of Solitude. It was something titled Blog Archives. And I have once again found that the resistance is still alive.
I really hope the Packers crush the Bears, that and lots of injuries of course. I can’t take the arogance of Cutler-emboldened-Bears fans anymore.
We need to send in a scout. Someone brave enough to venture into the new realm and post the link for the “Real AV Blog”.
There are others out there. Others that are willing to fight against the regime. But they may not be able to find us. They are alone, and they are scared. They need to know they do not have to be alone. We need to once again ban together. There is strength in numbers.
Homeskillet, your message needs to be posted. We are here, and the fight continues.
c.carterhof: That is crazy. I have been reading the blog since my first job out of College… so that would be about 1.5 years ago. I haven’t decided if its worth going back into history for the other 1.5 yet.
Might I note the only civilized way to respond to someones comment (as opposed to commenting on their comment). I scoff at the new blog and their commenting format.
Let’s hope our back up QB situation doesn’t come to light. Will Chili rest Favre if we’re up huge? Who knows? Would he tell Judd and Chip if even he knew? I doubt it.
I definitely see the Vikings still shopping TJack around. Booty could easily be brought up from the practice squad to be #3, and Sage would remain at #2, where he should be.
Gunslinger: I saw someone posted in the faux AV blog that the resistance was still going on here. I responded to the call, and here I will stand. We need to continue sending the message.
WHAT
THE
HELL!?!
I leave for a week, and despotism takes hold. Who is friend, who is foe?
Judd/Chip. What destruction hath thou wrought? Be you defenders of the faith, or instigators of malfeasance?
My confusion is matched only by my outrage. Indeed, we shan’t go silently into the night.
I had to teabag a robot/zombie/machine to get here. Do you know what that’s like? Their grundles are made of metal.
METAL!!
That new “wasteland” you refer to as the new AV is more questionable than Ed Werder’s sources. I do not like it. I do not.
I am so disappointed right now, that I am dangerously close to being at a loss for words. I hope you’re happy.
My heart soars, comrades. With each returning member, the ray of hope brightens. I thought it was all but lost as you likely each sought out alternative methods to spew thoughts about our Vikes. And now has homeskillet too been taken the mysterious way of Tomb and Bucky by the forces of the STrib for his unyielding defiance of the change?
I hold no ill will toward our authors, but I secretly hope for failure of the new blog format. Is that selfish? Yes, I admit it to be true. Will that mean that my fortunes will be those of the others who no longer can log on? Watch your back, my friends, watch your back.
May this thread somehow survive the 2009 Viking season!! Bookmark it now, comrades! As the song says, “you don’t know what you got ’til its gone.”
Spielman backs Favre move
Last update: September 8, 2009 - 1:45 PM
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Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman generally does not do interviews during the season but he met with a few beat writers before the team’s kickoff luncheon at a downtown hotel this afternoon.
Spielman was asked about recent media speculation that he is not completely on board with the Brett Favre signing because he traded for Sage Rosenfels this offseason. Spielman denied those reports and he said he believes bringing in Favre is the right move for the organization.
“I am 100 percent behind the organization’s decision,” he said. “I was part of the process and on board with getting it [done] because he’s such a unique individual and unique situation. With where we’re at as a football team, to have a future Hall of Famer come into this organization, I’m 100 percent behind it and very excited that we got him.”
Spielman traded for Rosenfels with the idea that he would compete for the starting job. Asked if that presented a difficult dynamic once they signed Favre, Spielman repeated what Brad Childress often says about how the team is constantly looking to upgrade talent.
“No, every day we’re sitting there [and saying], ‘How can we make this roster better? How can we get it more talented?’” Spielman said. “You can’t predict what’s going to happen three months down the road or four months down the road. You don’t predict those things. What you do is work [and say], ‘Can I somehow or can we find a way to get this roster better today?’ And if there’s an opportunity out there, whether a player becomes available or it’s through a trade or it’s through the draft or whatever, then you take advantage of those opportunities. Because I don’t think you’re doing your job if you’re not always trying to continually upgrade. So anytime you can upgrade your roster with any player at any position I don’t think you’re doing your job if you don’t go ahead and do that.”
Spielman also talked about the decision to waive cornerback Marcus McCauley, who was claimed by the Detroit Lions.
“Marcus is a very good football player,” he said. “That was an extremely tough decision and I knew and I think Brad knew, I think everybody in the organization knew that when we did put him out there that he was the one who was more than likely going to get claimed because he’s an extremely talented corner. That was something that was a very tough decision but it was a decision we felt when you put all the pieces together and weigh them, what this guy does, what that guy does, it was something that was a decision was made and we moved on. I had no doubt, and I think no one in the organization had any doubt, that he would … I think there were three claims on him when he did get released.”
The new post.
Coach, I was only gone a week…what happened? Who was in charge and let this, this, ABOMINATION occur??
If there is a call to arms, count me in. I could only find an old traffic cone, but it’s a fairly heavy one, and I imagine it could leave a somewhat nasty welt if wielded properly.
In my failure to refresh, I missed the news of Tomb’s return. While this is most certainly good news, I am left with a dilema. Must he be duly chastised for his sophmoric behavior last week, or do we move past that unfortunate day and welcome him to the srviving thread of the old AV with open arms and a clean slate?
Alas, we shall welcome the prodical son with open arms (and assume he has learned his lesson in times of reflection during his absence.)
Welcome Tomb! Join the resistance with us!
Coach, I was obviously set up. Someone abused my moniker, and made it seem as if it was I that would spew forth that rancid vomit of words. That’s not me, I’m much too cultured for such things!
Someone used my handle as a precursor to inflict this travesty that has befallen us.
We just need to found out who the twat-head nipple-face ringleader is.
I finally had a chance to watch the Dallas PS game in earnest. I really feel good about our special teams and the backup defenders (except safety). Anyone have predictions for what will transpire in the first week of realy action?
I would venture that we run all over the Browns:
17-10 Vikings
AP 173 yds on 21 carries
Favre 15 for 20 1 int 2 TD
Berrian 50 yds
Harvin 40 yds
Shiancoe 25 yds, TD
Packers/Bears
35-14 Packers
R. Grant 80 yds on 17 carries
Rodgers 22-25 3 TD
Driver and Jennings for a bunch on the terrible secondary of the Bears.
real action, not realy action.
Just scouted the Faux Access Vikings (FAV) and they report that no matter what happens the Williams Wall will be playing this weekend, as confirmed by the NFL. Excellent.
I had tried to post some strategy for our survival, but obviously we are being watched, and my post was shredded like lettuce. We may need to develop a code.
And… yes, Tomb…. you were “obviously set up”. I can see that now…. I’m sure you can understand why I might possibly have felt otherwise.
Judd says Williams Wall will play this week.
Solid predictions starr, I could see a low scoring victory by our Vikes. But I’m thinkin Pack vs Bears will be closer, maybe 31-24.
starrc… you must choose, my son. No man can serve two masters. Yes, the dark side can provide the occasional update you might be seeking. But what you must ask yourself is this, “Is it worth it?” Choose wisely.
What then, are we to do coach? No more updates, we must have updates to survive.
Sooo…should I keep holding this traffic cone, or is it safe to put it down for a bit? My arms getting sore.
…but…but c.carterhof looked too!
You are correct. I shall resist. So, Daily Norseman and Pioneer Press?
I feel like Tila Tequila, and the Strib is Merriman.
Except that I’m not a reality star lesbo and the Strib isn’t a ‘roid rage football player.
…is it possible to instigate an e-citizen’s arrest?
Packer fans are worried this year. On the nfl.com site, you can now comment on the game, and all the packer fans are commenting on the vikings and not their Sunday matchup against the bears.
Those dumb, dumb men.
Vikings 31- 9. Peterson 150y, Favre 225y 2td’s count it.
Maybe we could convince Judd/Chip to post comments directly to this thread so that we get updates and dont need to be sullied by the FAV format.
It might be time for me to come to terms with my update addiction.
And somebody has gotta tell the others that we are here.
Tomb is back! The resistance grows stronger with each passing day! We will crush the evil stupid new blog!
I wonder if any horrible Packer fans will find there way here to try and taunt us.
All of my friends who call the Packers their team say they are worried about the Vikings. Mostly because of their suspect O-line and our decidedly un-suspect D-line.
I think that Judd was on to something back when he was still posting in this reality when he picked the Pack to take the North. No, I am not saying I think they will, but I do think the Bears will be in 3rd come December. (and I really hope they are because I hate-HATE- the Bears)
Save your strength Tomb. We are not yet ready for full battle. However, keep the cone within reach at all times.
Yes, c.cart and starrc, updates are critical to our survival. I only suggest that in our struggle vs. the new format, providing hits only serves to strengthen their cause. I offer this alternative: As we have done in the past when scooping Judd and Chip so often, we find updates elsewhere and provide them here to one another. As we show that we are more current than our evil counterpart, we will draw others in, and defeat their new empire.
We must get comrades like Kenny and Gun and Homeskillet and Jared to return and help us with said scooping. Tomb, can you find Bucky? Is he OK? And what of Freds? Where has fate landed him in all of this? Lost? South? John? MHV? Ed? Centx? AK? wtf? 4? and others. They are at this very minute apparently lost and without a refuge. Can-we-do-this?
The Pucker fans are obssessed with us. And they hate Favre with a twisted passion. I can’t wait till we beat them.
Coach I will cross into enemy territory for updates.
Tomb I am relieved to hear that wasn’t really you that stirred everything up with all those swears the other day. Your not the only one, there is someone on this site swearing like mad and using the name of Coach.
Sorry, home. Wasn’t sure what had happened to you. Good to see you are OK! We almost had a schism, but it was averted. What are our orders?
I am reminded of Lord of the Flys.
I saw Kenny posted on the FAV recently when I was over there. He was complaining about the new format.
Coach I’m trying to decide if we should use passive resistance like Ghandi and just refuse to move from this site even while the machines attack us… or if we should just annilate the Strib machine and wipe it off the face of the earth. For now we need to band together and survive at all costs.
This is homeskillet. If you are reading this you are the resistance.
I like B.Grant’s idea to completely avoid the site, let us endevour to reduce the amount of hits the FAV (Faux Access Vikings) registers.
Yeah yeah lets make them suffer financially. I wonder what Judd thinks about all this. I guarantee he’s on our side.
We have to be really careful about spies and moles coming in here though.
My sister’s method of punishing her husband is to FOLLOW him from room to room “ignoring” him the entire time.
How do we do that here? Go post on the new AV statements that we’re NOT posting statements on the new AV?
I don’t know. I hadn’t come back expecting this calamity, this insurrection, this madness.
I need to put the pieces together, or I may go mad.
I’m going in to take a look around. I don’t think they’ll see me.
I’m back. Its horrible over there. There seems to be alot of panic about us and I think they are planning to crush us. Naturally they will fail. Here is their official statement through Judd. I think he was forced to say this. He looks really pale and shakey in his new photo.
Managing the quarterback
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“First off, I know some of you aren’t happy about the new blog. Coming from a guy who isn’t big on change — journalists aren’t very good at change — I understand any and all frustration. But I also urge everyone to be patient. We just launched the new blog on Monday and I’m sure this is going to be a fluid situation. I am forwarding all your notes to the proper people here at the Star Tribune but like with anything new there are going to be some kinks that need to be worked out. I can tell you that none of these changes would have been necessary if it wasn’t for Tomb’s blitzkriek of swearing the other day. But that is neither here nor there. Carry on, and I salute you, brave warriors of the resistance. I am with you in spirit.
P.S. homeskillet is unbelievably courageous and has excellent personal hygiene.”
Dare I say the new AV is like a chick with an enormous butt, that is riddled with unsightly acne…AND, in spite of her corpulent nature, god decided she would have no bosom, only a gut hanging out the front of her shirt…finish it off with a face that would make Michael Vick’s dogs say “damn that’s nasty!” too, and the imagery is complete.
Yes, have enough drinks and it will get the job done, but you should avoid it at all costs…and if you do feel the need to visit it, never EVER let your friends find out.
I agree Tomb, the new AV is like a butterface.
Why would they move this site anyway???
So it’s true, I’m being used as a patsy.
…soon, some modern version of Jack Ruby will materialize behind me, and with the sharp crack of a revolver, buy my eternal silence.
If this happens, you must avenge me.
I’d watch your back while eating at Ruby Tuesdays or Jack in the box….just sayin.
Tomb, they’re just using you as a scapegoat to deflect attention away from their sucky new blog. I’m sure they don’t mean you any real harm. I would still stay away from grassy nolls for awhile if I were you though.
You can rest assured I won’t be without my traffic cone until this whole thing cools off.
Seriously I wonder what they’re gonna do about this situation. They only changed the blog to get more hits and it blew up in their face. They’re saying to be patient but they have to realize by now what a disaster this is.
So lame for them to do this right at the start of the first game week. I want to sabotage the fake blog and punish the defectors who are posting there.
I’m not leaving this blog….
Judd/Chip…perhaps you can convince your overlords, errr, employers, to run both versions? Go ahead and have that new contraption running, but keep something over here and call it AV Classic, or AV Cult, or…?
Some day people will sing songs about us.
The sooner you realize that none of the people who run these blogs care one iota about you, I, Bucky, Ole, RTG…, the better off you’ll be. They are going to draw their paycheck either way, and without any of the headaches from here, they’ll be that much happier.
home…, not to question the results of your scouting trip at all, (which by the way we are all unbelieveable appreciative of) but I… I must wonder if Judd really said what you reported he said…
I was still buying it until “Tomb’s blitzkriek of swearing the other day.” and before I could recover from that piece of information, I read…
“P.S. homeskillet is unbelievably courageous and has excellent personal hygiene.”
Now…, I know that you were in a very dangerous position there, but, gosh, is that all word-for-word? orrrrr… might you have possibly been confused by some of what you saw during your stressful visit, perhaps… imagining more than what was really there? I’m just askin’, mind you.
Coach, the last part may not be word for word, I was sort of reading between the lines and like you said it was very stressful for me.
Purple, your latest comment is damaging to an already=fragile morale here. The last thing this thread needs is a schism.
Does anyone recall the record for “Numer of Responses”. Perhaps we can at least go out in a blaze of glory!
This is fantastic news! My husband (starrc10) forwarded me the link to this thread while I was at work. I was following along, refreshing every now and then, when all of a sudden “Internet Explorer was unable to load your page” appeared on an all white screen. I was horrified. I thought the resistance had been disbanded and every last one of you rounded up. Then I got home and loaded the page just fine. SHWEW!
I write now, for the first time, after reading over my husbands shoulder since we met. I make my first post to tell you you have support! If you are all as loyal as my husband is to this site, you will not be overrun! I am willing to be a spy for the resistance and to make occasional trips to the FAV. In the mean time, I urge you not to refer to this site as the “old AV” but the ONLY AV.
Long live the resistance!!
Ahh ~ Tomb has found his way back..This is good ~ for his “kung fu” is strong !!
We must find a way to hang a lantern at the end of the tunnel ~ for all who are lost trying to find their way back !!
Fear the machines !!…For one day they shall overcome us…BUT NOT THIS DAY !!!
I have stumbled in from the other side. COLD IT IS SO COLD. So like in the movie “The Thing” as Curt Russel says, after being asked whats next, “We wait and see what happens”
Truely Starrs10 must be an Amazon that she can withstand the maleness of this room.
starrs10, welcome to the room…but be prepared to read with your eyes closed. Sometimes coach will bust out with a naughty word out of nowhere…but his leadership is invaluable, so we accept it wholeheartedly.
judd and chips boss slurps a$$ cause i can`t say s^cks just like the new blog.
Hello, wife. I see you decided to get involved during the ONLY AV’s time of need.
How many more posts does this thread need to capture the record?
I asked this question awhile ago, but thought I would re-pose it, since we won’t be getting distracted by any new posts.
Have any of you heard or seen (or maybe write yourself for that matter) of a blog or website that follows lineman? I want to understand more about what it is they do. What makes them great and what makes them suck. Nuances of gifted o-line coaches, all of this would be very interesting to me. Any suggestions?
I just posted a plea to Judd/Chip on the new site to take a pole of the bloggers. said, alot of us miss the old site. Does this make me a marked man? am I living on borrowed time? As to the record of posts, dont know what it is, but am sure we will eclipse the old one tenfold. Uh boys, with Starrs10 in here now, that makes her the ALPHA BETA. She is in charge. Am married myself, to this is not even open for debate.
I shall censor nothing from my reading… that’s just what the enemy wants to have happen. No, I will endure all for the sake of the cause.
This nation is built on football and freedom; we shall let them take neither!
The record BTW is still a ways to go. seems the Twolves blogs have reached into the 300s.
No no farside….we need the AV record…if GPG or Vikingqueen were here, they would know what the record is…it was done last year
Clarify that Starrc10 about what linmen do? In the ways of modern warfare, your linemen are the armored divisions. The tanks, The battleships, The bombers. They are the heavy hitters. Designed solely to weaken the opposition. Thus pave the way for the lightening strikes of those that follow to crush the enemy, to bring them to their kness, to cause them to beg for mercy, and surrender… See, told you I was married.
I believe it was Truman Capote who once lamented that the worst things that can happen to a person are betrayal and abandonment.
Judd/Chip. I feel both betrayed AND abandoned.
We, the resistance, left here to rot and fend for ourselves like unwanted ferral dogs in a hostile and unforgiving environ, with nothing but our steadfast resolve to keep us fed and alive.
I never thought it would come to this…alone. So alone.
farside: You know… blocking assignments, chipping, rushing, picking up blitzes. The finer things.
sorry Starrc cant help ya there, was a runningback in the old days. but can say none appreciates a good lineman like a RB.
Tomb, your talk of ferrel dogs, resolve to keep us fed and alive, is giving me an ominus sense of preluding of canablism. Ever since survivng that plane crash in the mountains, years back, dont want to have to go through that again.
It’s ALIVE!!!! AV lives….. how many lives does this blog have????
Suggestion: we should discuss what the blog topic is at the “other blog”, even if they don’t give us a new topic…..and keep at it till the walls come tumbling down!
This place is an “institution” or rather maybe we all belong in one?? 
I understand where you’re coming from farside…I once went on this ship that was slated to just be a three hour tour…but the weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed…ANYWAYS, luckily we had a professor and two hot chicks on board, or it could’ve been worse.
Later peepz, keep up the good fight.
Remember back before the apocalypse, before we were driven underground and had to form the resistance, when we could just blog in freedom and we didn’t have to live in fear of the machines? It seems like only yesterday. Tomb you can have some of my 2 day old coyote if you’re hungry.
LMAO Tomb! That 4Ever Viking is a great idea. This blog could live for eternity. will check back in later. keep the candle burning comrades.
We need a poll….
Where’s MudHen when you need him… 
I think this season sets up perfect for us. Everyone thinks we’re pretty good but nobody really expects us to win the NFC, which is good. But I don’t think people really realize just how good this defense can be this year. I think it will be top 3 and it could be the best in the league.
Im with you guys. Longtime reader, first time poster. You guys are great here. I would be honored to join the resistance.
This is definately the most posts Ive ever seen. Keep it up guys they will have to listen or we will sick Jared on them.
Hmmm, it went strangely quiet here… Listen to the roar of silence, its deafening…
Welcome 4. Your return is another ray of hope. Yes, on one hand we could analyze the topics submitted on the evil blog. On the other hand, how defeating it would be if we analyzed information that the others only wish they could discuss. Heck, we rarely went by the blog topic here anyway. If that were the case, then Judd must have submitted some 200 TJack evaluation stories.
As intriguing as that idea is, I say we make a clean break. Decide among ourselves what the topic shall be. Show this evil empire that we break wind in their general direction. Let them come looking to see what WE are discussing rather than the other way around. (Of course, technically we are using their blog machinery……) Oh so what!
I think we need an official membership list. Here’s a poll for you, Purple: If you are committed to this ONLY AV blog, type YES I AM as a post. You will immediately become a member with all the benefits and services that go with that membership. (still working on those…)
The new blog is lame, down to the font!
Welcome bigj84, if its freedom you seek, youve come to the right place.
Oh, YES I AM.
When this blog finally dies, here’s a Chat room that works pretty good. No topic and lots of vulgarity, just like this one, so that’s….hmmmm……I don’t know what that is, but you feel at home.
Gotta put it in your favorites to find it again:
c.cart…the first registered member. Congratulations!
Kenny, the members here do not believe we will die. We don’t seek an alternate chat room, but simply a continuation of blog life as we knew it. Make your choice my friend. Type YES I AM, and soon your membership card will arrive in the mail along with your secret decoder ring.
Cleveland starts the smack!
YES I AM, Coach.
This is homeskillet. If you are reading this, you are the resistance.
YES I AM!!
Let’s keep it rolling, Boys!
Also, excellent idea that WE set the blog topic. Not the filthy murdering machines.
Judd if you’re reading this show us a little love. Type YES I AM.
From John Clayton:
. Can Brett Favre make the Minnesota Vikings a Super Bowl contender?
The Vikings were the most talented team I’ve seen this summer. All they needed was a quarterback who could manage the game, complete about 20 passes a game and put together game-winning scoring drives in the final two minutes of games. Despite being 39, Favre can do that. Coming off biceps tendon surgery, Favre’s not going to be a gun-slinging deep thrower this season. Adrian Peterson should easily put up 1,700 rushing yards, making Favre’s job that much easier. The Vikings should get 11 or 12 wins, but to go to the Super Bowl, they would need to play two home playoff games. Favre has faded in cold weather late in the season the past four years.
Just 4 days 14 hours away!! Its time for FOOTBALL.
YES I AM.
Quick poll:
Who will be the backup quarterback week 1 vs the Browns?
Trivia question:
Who is taller EJ or Erin Henderson?
YES I AM.
In order to build our membership numbers, we must consider topics worth discussing. As our first attempt, I suggest: “How Over(or under)rated is Jay Cutler?”
Things to consider: his old and new offensive lines, receiving corps, offensive coordinators, etc… as well as his own personal stats.
This does not have to be the new topic of discussion, however I am apparently the Alpha Beta… (farside: 6:20PM)
starr, I think Sage will be the backup and EJ is taller than Erin.
If we’re going to fight for this blog we’ll probably have to create our own language eventually.
Bolor mardik tsnvum en azat u havasar irentsʻ arzganapatkutʻyamb u iravunkʻnerov. Nrankʻ unen banakʻanutʻyun u khighch - mimyantsʻ petkʻ ē eghbayrabar veraberven.
въ оно врѣмѧ изідє заповѣдь отъ кєсарѣ авгоста напісаті в҄сѫ вьсєлєнѫѭ?
No, и идѣахѫ вьсі напісатъ сѧ кьждо въ свои градъ.
ქართულიშენი მობრძანებაქართულიშენი მობრძანებაქართულიშენი მობრძანებაქართულიშენი მობრძანება
That’s interesting, home because my investment advisor says gold should remain strong right on through this entire recession. Go figure, huh?
The membership grows, and with each response another spear is thrown in the direction of the STrib.
Who will be #200? I will leave that honor to one of my comrades.
Be nice to your ladies, guys, and bless our troops!
198 responses on this thread now Coach.
My last post should have said 199 responses.
since this site is just a wordpress free blog, if they kick all of us off of here, someone just has to open a new chat room that looks identical to this one.
It will be like a brand new start. You will be your own bosses.
I’m 201st. Thats two hundred and FIRST! I’M 1ST!!! 200 means very little, its 201 that is tops.
Anyways, we are not getting anywhere people
Good idea Star Cap! Try to start one, I’ll be there! Er, I mean, I might read the comments and stuff, but I don’t have time for making a whole bunch of comments or nothing, if that’s what you’re afraid of. In the meantime, this Chat works pretty good:
NO kenny, and no Star Cap! This is our blog. We must stay the course, this should be an open blog for another 38 months. That chat has no order, its total chaos! I like what we have. We just need a unified system. We need a leader, an author of topics, and also an updater. Thats it, we need to delegate. We need a vote!
We need 100 votes, one for blog topics and one for updates.
Who wants to volunteer?
In response the unity push, YES I AM. Oh, btw Good Morning America how are ya? This blog room is starting to sound like a club. I do honorably volunteer to be the treasurer…….cash only.
Since it is my turn to keep the candle burning, Our Morning Topic is: With one year remaining on his current contract Jackson still remains a shakey option for the future. Sage and Favre are on the backside of their careers. What is the available free agent QBs that we may be looking at next year? I really dont see a savior in the next draft that can step in and maintain the current offensive output that we now have.
sage will be starter next year or two, then maybe tjack will finally have come out of his rookie season or booty will develope by then. sage, i think, with a full year under his belt will be much improved. we draft a QB next year and develope him on the practice squad and hope for the best.
Seven registered members as of this morning:
B. Grant
c.carterhof
homeskillet
Another Blonde Viking
starrc10
starrs10
farside
Post YES I AM if you want to tell the STrib that THIS is your AV blog.
YES I AM…
Sage Rosencopter is a servicable backup quarterback in the NFL, that’s about all you’ll get out of him…a lot like Frerotte.
YES I AM, coach. I think Sage or TJ will get traded. One of them will demand it. Even with all of Chilis wisdom he will not be able to keep both of them happy. My guess is TJ will be traded because of his contract.
Ok, I just did a reconnaissance mission. I think we might be pulling ahead in this battle. They (who shall not be named *coughJuddcoughChip*) haven’t posted anything new in almost two days. Maybe they’re too scared…
In other news… I am a fan of the underdog, which in this case I take to be TJacks. Not that I am saying he’ll be number 2, but I do hope he finds a team where he can get some playing time. He could be a great quarterback if he could just be a bit more consistent.
Agree Star. I think with a better coach TJ will do fine. I think alot of his confusion comes from Chili. Under pressure they both look confused.
Yes I Am ~
QB quandary ??…”If” Brett can stay healthy and productive…And “if” the Vikings go deep into the playoffs…
I wouldn’t doubt Favre will pick up the second year on his contract…That might give the Vikes another year to find his replacement in the draft ??
Sage and T Jack can sit back learn from a very good QB if their pride doesn’t get in the way ??…
The Vikes will need to grab a development QB in this springs draft…Just hope they are doing their homework for that “extremely” important pick ??..
Membership has increased to ten:
B. Grant
c.carterhof
homeskillet
Another Blonde Viking
starrc10
starrs10
farside
I bleed purple
bigjohnny84
Purple Crucifix
Don’t you think Sage is the more impatient one here? He has a lot of years in already, and I think he feels he needs a chance to run a team now/very soon. Of course, you have to play well in order to get to do that. (well, not necessarily, but it does help your chances)
Erin 6′3″ EJ 6′1″
Thats what Im saying coach. Neither Sage or TJ will accept being #3 qb. Cant really blame can we? Chili really put them in a bind.
Yes I Am
Yes I am!! I think I may have to watch Red Dawn a few times to sharpen my commando abilities. WOLVERINES!! Or maybe that should be SKOL VIKINGS!!
Red Dawn. Great movie!
I think B.Grant is right-Sage has a better case for being traded. He is in his 30’s and is pretty much at the now or never stage of his career.
Here is some food for though from Scout.com (Vikingupdate.com)
Timing now an issue in Williams Wall case
Kevin and Pat Williams (Paul Sancya/AP)
By John Holler
VikingUpdate.com
Posted Sep 9, 2009
Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams will be able to play this weekend, but the status of their appealed suspensions continues to linger over their heads. The question now is the timing of a suspension, if indeed it does come at all this season.
Here we go again.
Last year, it seemed to be almost weekly that questions and concerns would arise about whether or not Pat Williams and Kevin Williams would be able to play or have to start serving their four-game suspensions imposed by the NFL for testing positive for the banned substance bumetanide.
It would appear as though the specter of the court case will hang over the Vikings again this season. The NFL announced Tuesday that both players will not have to start serving any suspension this week, even if the appeals ruling goes against them from a three-judge panel at the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court acknowledged when it took testimony Aug. 17 that it was mindful of the start of the regular season and would render a decision at or around the start of the regular season. At question remains the legal question as to whether the NFL can impose a suspension that violates pre-existing state laws concerning drug testing in the workplace. But the bigger problem for the Vikings is when a suspension (if it comes at all) would be imposed.
When the 2009 schedule was released, one of the benefits for the Vikings was that the first five games were all against teams that had draft picks in the top 10 selections due to their awful 2008 records. But, if the process is delayed much beyond that, it could create a whole new set of problems for the Vikings trying to move on without the Williams Wall.
If the court upholds the NFL’s right to suspend the Williamses, if it were to happen within the next week, the Vikings would be able to handle the loss markedly easier than if it is delayed. Had the suspensions taken effect to start the season, the Vikings would have been without their Pro Bowl defensive tackles for games against Cleveland, Detroit, San Francisco and Green Bay. If, however, they are imposed and delayed just three weeks, the scenario would be much different.
In the second half of October, the Vikings schedule gets considerably more difficult. The three opponents heading into their bye week are the Ravens, Steelers and Packers, with the Pittsburgh and Green Bay games both coming on the road. While the Vikings could likely absorb the loss of the Williamses for teams like the Browns, Lions and 49ers, missing out on games against Super Bowl contenders like the Ravens and Steelers would be much more difficult.
Pat and Kevin remain confident that they will be able to clear their names and not have to serve a suspension, it would appear that, much like last year, the cloud of the StarCaps controversy will continue to hang over their heads into the 2009 season.
WEDNESDAY NOTES
The Favre Factor continues to spread. Initially, FOX intended to send the Vikings-Browns game Sunday to approximately 15 percent of the country as one of its early games. The network announced that Favre’s Viking debut will now be seen be about 40 percent of the country as the first part of its doubleheader package, according to the Star Tribune.
Brian Billick, who will be providing color commentary on the game Sunday, is promoting a new book that went on sale Tuesday. Billick was busy making the rounds on talk radio stations and ESPN Tuesday to drum up some publicity for his book.
As part of Kickoff Week 2009, fans are being encouraged to follow the Vikings at the team’s Twitter account today to get clues as to the secret location of Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, who will be somewhere in the Twin Cities metro area. The first 50 fans to find him will be able to attend the taping of his new radio show.
Linebacker David Herron, one of the Vikings final cuts last weekend, is working out with the Rams in hopes of getting a deal done with St. Louis.
Daunte Culpepper issued a statement Tuesday saying he was “excited” when the Lions drafted Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick in the 2009 and that he supports the decision to name the rookie as its opening day starter. He was very gracious about the organization and claimed he will help Stafford any way he can.
The rumor out of Cleveland is that many Browns players believe that Brady Quinn will start at quarterback Sunday against the Vikings. Head coach Eric Mangini hasn’t made an announcement to name a starter, despite claiming he knows who it will be.
…in other areas… Sporting news is picking the Vikes to win the division again, however with GB and CHI right on our heels:
NFL Team Reports: NFC North Season Previews
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Every Monday through Friday, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News’ 32 NFL correspondents. Today we preview all 32 teams and predict their final 2009 records. Presented in predicted order of finish:
1. Minnesota Vikings
SN prediction: 11-5
Biggest storyline: Brett Favre(notes) might be the missing piece for the Vikings to win a Super Bowl. He brings the veteran leadership and experience that have been lacking at QB during the Brad Childress era. Favre won’t have to carry the team because the Vikings have perhaps the best running back duo in the NFL, Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor(notes), and a dominant defense.
Biggest concerns: The No. 1 worry is whether Favre, soon to turn 40, can stay healthy and play at a high level all season and into the playoffs. The offensive line welcomes two new starters (C John Sullivan(notes) and RT Phil Loadholt(notes)) who have never taken a regular-season snap in the NFL. There’s talent on the line, but how will it perform?
Biggest surprise: WR Jaymar Johnson(notes) spent last year on the practice squad, but he worked all summer adding muscle to a 6-0, 176-pound frame. Although Johnson wasn’t spectacular in the preseason, the team has high hopes for him because of his speed and quickness. —Rick Alonzo
2. Green Bay Packers
SN prediction: 10-6
Biggest storyline: The team is loaded on offense, and as long as QB Aaron Rodgers(notes) stays healthy, it will put up a lot of points. Rodgers has four outstanding wideouts and a budding star in TE Jermichael Finley(notes). The line looks solid, and RB Ryan Grant(notes) is over the hamstring problem that slowed him all last year.
Biggest concern: The transition from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme isn’t going to be seamless, and the coaches will have to figure out ways to plug leaks. In the regular season, teams will do a better job of preparing for coordinator Dom Capers’ zone blitzes. But Capers’ biggest problem might be the pass coverage by his linebackers.
Biggest surprise: Finley gives the offense a breakaway threat at tight end it hasn’t had since Keith Jackson(notes). Tall, athletic and very tuned-in in his second year, Finley runs so well in short areas that he’s going to be a difficult receiver to stop. Coaches will line him up in the slot and try to get favorable matchups against linebackers and safeties. —Tom Silverstein
3. Chicago Bears
SN prediction: 9-7
Biggest storyline: The Bears finally have a franchise QB in Jay Cutler(notes), but does he have the receiving talent to succeed? In his second year as a full-time wideout, Devin Hester(notes) is the team’s biggest receiving threat.
Cutler has to show patience with his inexperienced receiver unit and prove he can fit in and lead a team.
Biggest concerns: The Bears’ concern over DT Tommie Harris’(notes) health goes well beyond typical worries. Harris is the entire key to the defense because he rushes the passer, occupies double-teams and frees up other linemen to go one-on-one. But he has to be babied during practice to keep from overworking knee and hamstring issues.
Biggest surprise: It’s easy to be a surprise when you failed to catch a single pass your rookie season, as WR Earl Bennett(notes) did. The all-time SEC receptions leader has the advantage of knowing his QB well, seeing how he played with Cutler at Vanderbilt. Despite lacking great speed, Bennett has a knack for getting open—and Cutler is in need of a go-to target.
—Gene Chamberlain
4. Detroit Lions
SN prediction: 3-13
Biggest storyline: The most compelling story isn’t whether the team can win a game; it’s how fast the young Lions can develop as the season progresses. There will be some rough sledding early because the defense is going to get knocked around. But the Lions will be more competitive once rookie QB Matthew Stafford(notes) gets comfortable and the offense starts putting up points. This team will look much different in December.
Biggest concerns: The team has no pass rush and can’t cover receivers downfield. Other than that, the defense should be solid. Seriously, the Lions lack four solid starters in the defensive line, and the secondary is loaded with question marks. The Lions will have to blitz, and they had better reach the QB quickly or the secondary will be exposed.
Biggest surprise: First-round TE Brandon Pettigrew(notes) could develop into a game-changer quickly. Although he missed the first three weeks of camp with a thigh injury, he has shown the strength to block ends as well as good speed and soft hands in the passing game. —Tom Kowalski
Oh, I believe the record for posts is over 500 and possibly close to 1,000, but I’m not sure. About 1 1/2 years ago I think.
YES I AM!
I suggested before Favre un-retired-again that the Vikes would trade Sage plus a draft pick to the Broncos for Brandon Marshall…assuming that Favre would eventually come in. Got the Favre part right; perhaps I’d have also been correct about BM if not for his misbehavior at practice. Now I say take the best deal you can for either one.
Vikes are most likely still “listenig” to offers from teams for both back-ups ??…If they get a good draft choice for either one for next spring..I wouldn’t see why they wouldn’t jump on it…But if a team wanted Sage..I think the draft pick would have to be better than the 4th rounder they gave up for him..Vikes would most likely demand at least a 3rd rounder for Sage…T Jack should be worth at least a 5th rounder…Or just hold onto both until a fair offer is out there…
Go Vikes !!
… was over 1000 posts.
starrc10 = monc?
Lt. Col. Tanner: All that hate’s gonna burn you up, kid.
Robert: It keeps me warm.
YES I AM!!!!!
I finally worked my way out of the wilderness, fighting the machines at every turn. Didn’t know for sure if I was going to make it for awhile, but the power of the mullet is strong…
I thought I saw Judd once, but when I approached him, it was just one of the machines in disguise. He put up a good fight, but in the end, he went offline like the rest of his robot bretheren soon will.
Viva la Resistance!!!!!
We’ve had several over 1,000 Jet back in 2007. Here’s a link to one…ah, good times!
ah, the ability to read the story and all the posts at once, and to actually be able to follow a conversation, its like crawling across the desert, near death from thirst, and cresting a hill to see an oasis laid out before you, with plenty of food and water…
Viva la Resistance!!!
Over in Cleveland they apparently haven’t figured out that Brady Quinn is going to be the starter, and they put up a post TODAY about the Pioneer Press story regarding 18 Viking players who anonymously approved of Brent Farva being signed (I think that story has been around for several weeks?).
I was thinking our all time high was close to 1200?
Could be Jared…I only spent a few minutes looking. Some of the old posts have been corrupted by spam links and now show over 4,000 “comments” but included all sorts of links to drugs and even “lesbian dating”…I kid you not.
we do not promote the use of drugs in this blog. Lesbian dating, however, is acceptable, provide both parties involved are hot and they are willing to allow us to watch.
… I’m pretty sure that hot woman-on-woman action is Chuck Norris’ kryptonite.
… if we fed the new AV blog a lot of cheese, would it no longer be ‘on the move’?
MA I SEY
Membership currently at 14!
B. Grant
c.carterhof
homeskillet
Another Blonde Viking
starrc10
starrs10
farside
I bleed purple
bigjohnny84
Purple Crucifix
4Ever Viking
JetCityVikesFan
MudHenVikeFan
Jared Allen
There are still others out there…! Kinda busy today, but keep it going gang — good stuff!
YES WE CAN! (Thats for you Tomb…)
It doesnt matter if the robots got a thread up to 4,000,000 we will beat it out and convince everyone that this is the ONLY AV blog.
In other news Richard Seymour still has not reported to the Raiders… neither would I!
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10041368/Seymour-still-a-no-show,-Belichick-mum-on-deal
You know what’s sad…that Judd & Chip have written some nice posts lately, but the lame format keeps us from enjoying their posts and having a real conversation.
Perhaps monc…er, I mean starrc10…should copy and paste J&C’s posts in here, then we can proceed as always…sort of like saving Word or Excel files in an old format so they can be opened on your old computer.
Now there is an idea…good thought MHVF….what’s your opinion poll of the day??
Thanks for asking PC…here’s your
MOP of the Day:
Regarding the back-up QBs, should Chili:
a) Keep them all, just in case
b) Take the first decent offer (e.g. 4th rd) for either Sage or T-Jax
c) Keep them, but alternate who is #2 each week to keep the little crybabies happy 
d) Have ole make a human sacrifice in some Hawaiian volcano asking that some other team’s starter goes down in week 1 so we can get a 3rd rounder or better for one of our back-ups
Good Golly, I looked back at that old blog. Talk about a flash from the past.
That was back when BR was only disliked by 97% of the population.
2 screen names ago for me I think 
monc… eh?
MOP answer: c until b
I wish I was reading their nice posts (indeed the best available, which is why I spend so much time here in the first place) but I am still holding out hope that we can make a difference by with-holding hits to their fake disgusting horrible new environment of doom confusion and blasphemy.
What the devil am I supposed to say?
Yes I am, yes I do, yes I will?
Whatever it was, count me in…I got distracted by the lesbian talk.
Busy at work, it’s really cramping my blog time…I’m sure the machines are behind it somehow…they will pay for their transgressions.
… d)
Reducing over-population. It’s good for the environment, and Packer fans burn well due to their high alcohol content …
Coach - recent additions to the resistance:
RTG
Disco (Inferno)
Tomb
That’s at least 17.
starrc10 - monc (monctonvike) was a long-time poster with a habit of cutting and pasting long articles…just like you did above
Star is right on the MOP. Only way to keep them happy. Went to the darkside for just a bit, there was one dork there that said he really liked the new format.
bigjohnny84: whoever that dork was, he needs help. He needs to know how frustrating it is to be forced to click through pages of comments rather than scroll. In this day and age, who has time to wait for the second pages of comments to open? Then what is a person to do if they need to reference a second or third comment? Return to page one of comments, then to page 2… or was it 3, and the as we fumble through their pages of comments the hits roll in. Disgusting.
Clearly that dork is not one of us… which can only mean he is part of the machines and must be stopped. Or converted, if that’s possible.
D before C until B, but only after A
…or something.
Poor Ole and his purple thong…
Mark me down for “B”
Apparently the starr brothers have a hard time making a choice No relation to Bart, I hope!
Right on Star it took me 20 min to get through 40 comments. I will not suffer through that again. The headline was Favre wanting to adress the team. Anybody know what thats about.
Hey, we’re gettin’ some old timers here… its like a reunion! (RTG - had to type yours backwards, some things don’t change!!)
Tomb, I wouldn’t make anyone say I do. That is a special response that either turns out very well or…, um…, not so much.
Mud - I gotta go with b. They’ve both earned at least back-up status.
Husband and wife, Mud. That’s another reason we need to have Tomb watch his language… there’s a lady present!
Oh no, did Favre change his mind AGAIN?
Apologies to the Starrs…given their proclivity for multi-part answers, I wonder if it’s palimony
I’d say D.
Viva la Resistance!
Right. Though I’m one of those ladies whose guy friends forget she’s a lady… so I’m used to it.
Anyhow, I did another reconnaissance mission to clear up the confusion about favre. Looks like nothing. He told Chili he wanted to talk to the team “from the heart” back when he first came; now, weeks later, Chili finally says “Ok, talk to the team…”
I choose (B)
afternoon Bucky!
Morning Bucky!
Coach - please tell me the secret decoder ring (and accompanying message) doesn’t spell out “Drink Your Ovaltine.”
How about I take out Quinn this weekend, then we can trade TJoke to Cleveland?
Mornhinweg, Bucky.
well, you still can’t type bus-ter in here… or “he who shall not be named” either
Goodenmorgen and buenes nachos to you all…
Bucko’s prediction for Sunday…
Vikings-27
Browns-13
Favre - 16 for 25 226 yds 1 td, 1 int
Peterson - 26 carries for 164 yds, 2 tds
Jared, can you give me a good reason someone would want to type Bvster in here?
or
Past
Botched
Vasectomy for that matter….
Take him out Jared that would take care of a big problem for us.
no, not really disco. although a
P ast
B otched
V asectomy
is probably the reason for him anyway…
Nice, 265 comments on this thread.
actually Bucky, I’d like to see our QB throw for more than 250 yards. I don’t think thats happened since Chili has been here.
I don’t care how many yards he throws for, I just want to see him stay on his feet. Cause teams are gonna blitz him like there’s no tomorrow until he makes em pay consistently.
New thread.
Just kidding.
… since he had typing issues, they should have prevented you from typing Butser, Piegon, waht, fir, Chlidress, know …
Coach, the passphrase is “Yes I Can”.
Now, lower the drawbridge and let me in. I have returned from my mission and have a report to file.
Coach…homeskillet…
I have reason to believe the evil empire is attempting to infiltrate our resistance. I have done much spying within the last 48 hours. They are very afraid over there. Just read this…
Purple Crucifix says:
September 8th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
The sooner you realize that none of the people who run these blogs care one iota about you, I, Bucky, Ole, RTG…, the better off you’ll be. They are going to draw their paycheck either way, and without any of the headaches from here, they’ll be that much happier.
You see there? Feeble attempts to draw our attention away from our mission. Stay strong and vigilant my brothers and sisters!
The enemy is sharp of tongue, but my aim stays true!
Carry on my brother!
Viva la Resistance!!!
‘The Man in Black fled across the Desert, and the Gunslinger followed’
May we meet again on the path, before we all meet in the clearing …
Jet, if I told you the secret message then you wouldn’t need the ring, now would you! Remember… those who don’t post YES I AM will not get the membership benefits, including the aforementioned decoder ring.
Bucky good to see ya back here, sir! There was some concern after the little “language party” on here last week…
My friends, I must take to the road again, in search of truth, justice, and the Access Vikings blog.
When I return I will post excerpts from my travels against the enemy, and the diary I will keep during the resistance fighting.
Until then, I remain;
Roland of Gilead
“The Gunslinger”
Coach, you must not underestimate this enemy. They have already deleted some of my postings.
I say again…YES I AM…
For the record, I AM Purple Crucifix…
Yeah, last week was a bad week for me B.Grant, and I must apologize to all of you..
Both of my Grandparents passed away last week, after spending nearly a week in the ICU after a terrible head on collision…so I wasn’t in the best of moods.
There is an unnerving quality to all that has transpired. I am reminded of the famous line from the Bhagavad Gita:
I am become death, the destroyer of planets.
In this case, would it be the Blogavad Gita? I am become death, the destroyer of AV?
…and who is the mastermind behind it all?
Answers will be found, and justice is a dish best served cold.
eesh Bucky, my condolences…
My post following yours was just bad timing, I hadn’t refreshed. Sorry.
Duly noted, ’slinger, but I also suggest they not underestimate our resolve. We have now taken into our fold members from the past who agree that this injustice must not come to pass. We have quality bloggers here, as today shows, and our format remains superior.
Out of necessity for survival, I must warn you all that Chip and Judd must now be considered the enemy. This is neither an easy nor pleasant determination to make, and I wish it could be some other way. Yet we have been given no other choice as they ignore our protests and maintain their new course of inferior blogging.
…and Space is very cold…
Anyway, where are Judd and Chip? Certainly they can’t be writing for the enemy…. can they? No, no! I won’t entertain the thought. They are being held captive somewhere; they must be found and freed!
Tomb…not taken that way at all…not a big deal. Thank you for your thoughts…
My condolences to the max, there Buck. Life hits hard sometimes. Good to have you in whatever name you choose.
I can’t believe Judd and Chip are turncoats…the enemy…I may need time with this, Coach…the wound is still fresh.
Thanks B. Grant…appreciate it brotha.
So, does VQ, GPG, 2MT or the “B” word ever come in anymore??
LOL…as you surely read in Gunslinger’s repost of my thoughts on that as my alias, they ARE the enemy!!! In my humble opion, they probably get tired of getting called in and repremanded on OUR behavior on here…HAHAHAHA
Sorry to hear about your grandparents, Bucky.
Ouch ~ Sorry about your loss Bucky…
Jet, IBP, thank you both…means a lot.
Bucky deepest sympathy from me too.
JUDD, CHIP. If you are out there and monitoring the resistance, I want you to know this:
You are both perilously close to being crossed off of my Christmas Card list.
YOU DANG RIGHT, I said it…and I meant it. You wanna play hardball, you got it. How rough and tough do you feel NOW?
Hey Kenny how about another song, last one was great.
Thank you as well Bigjohnny
Technical question…if I said “yes I am” while under my alias and was added, must I state it again or does it cover both of my names???
I don’t really know you Bucky but I’m sorry about your grandparents.
Tomb I realize we’re at war here but you were pretty brutal to Judd and Chip just now. For Gods sake man.
I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up
to prevent a dick from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
homeskillet, I know, I feel bad…I got caught up in the bloodlust.
Man the new blog format is bad…I know we all hate change but that was’nt a change for the good. I dont know you either Bucky..but prayers and good thoughts headed your way…
They’re planning something on the other side, I can feel it. I’ve never been so sure of anything in my life.
Maybe I’m just getting paranoid but for a minute I thought I saw Chip on my monitor in a suit and tie and sunglasses, he looked exactly like Agent Smith in The Matrix.
Our only hope for survival may be Coach, who I believe is the The Chosen One. He already has the technical wizardry he needs but we’ll need to train him to bend back at the waist to dodge bullets and things.
Coach is Neo and Tomb is The Oracle.
This is homeskillet. If you are reading this, you are the resistance.
My condolences as well Bucky.
Tomb, I am with skillet, was that really necessary? What’s next? Will you de-friend them on facebook? Un-fan them even? I am beginning to think you have no boundaries at all.
In other news, Bwett Fav’re had a press release today saying that he is in favor of missing some time this season if he is having trouble hanging in. He even went so far as to say he considered sitting out in NY, but it was deemed the best option for him to just play hurt (see Kellen Clemmons).
…& Bvster is like the Mel Brooks version of The Oracle. He can be The Orifice.
Wait, that’s kind of gross. I may need to rethink this.
I think I may have gone all Marlon Brando from Apocalypse Now…the bloodlust is JUST. TOO. INTOXICATING!
Regarding Bucky’s technical question…
Hadn’t gotten around to by-laws yet. Hey…, there’s a lot to do when a new alliance is formed! Still working on the dues thing too. So, to keep things moving, I’m going to rule you “in”, Buck. No sense in unnecessary beaurocracy and meaningless posting. We’ve got work to do here.
MrJones - send your message of outrage by posting YES I AM here. That’ll teach ‘em!
home, I can assure you that my name and technical wzardry have never before been mentioned in the same sentence without being separated by some term of the negative variety. And not sure I wanna be Neo. Is that a good or bad person?
Coach Neo is the HERO!!! He’s the one that can defy time and gravity and bend over backwards to dodge a bullet and you even get to wear a cool black trenchcoat and sunglasses.
So this is where Tomb an coach have been!! New Av suck’s !
Brian Billick is doing the Vikings game this Sunday. Stated on ESPN radio…
“You cannot underestimate the angst of the fans of the Minnesota Vikings. They don’t care if Favre throws for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. They don’t care if the Vikings go undefeated all the way to the Superbowl. All they want is a Superbowl win. Anything less, and they are asking, why bother?”
FYI: he thinks signing Favre improved the team. Time will tell.
Grrrr…welcome to the revolution mah brutha.
When this thread blows up, all the survivors need to evacuate to the “Game week finally arrives” thread.
I’ve always like Billick…especially after he blew that kiss to that blowhard POS Harrison.
Everyone should do an emergency evacuation drill to see if you can get over there safely. I already went over there to check it out, it looks safe.
LRRP Farside reporting back. The machines are at a standstill. They were last reported by my scouts, to be lining up at JiffyLube
I think its cool that this thread is called “Access Vikings is on the Move”. Oh, Really? Not until we say so, Chip Traitor and Judd Backstabber! You, my former friends, are not the blog. It is the bloggers who makes the blog, and we are HERE.
THIS is where the AV is and will be.
So let it be written. So let it be done.
(That was close to the equivalent of that half-time tirade I did in the mid-90’s)
It’s hard for me to fathom that both Judd AND Chip would betray us thusly.
Maybe they are pawns in this nefarious plot. Controlled by others. Perhaps even possessed?
We may need a young priest, and an old priest. Is that the sort of thing we can rent for the day?
Look at the entres piling up. we are definately moving. I think that the statement by Tomb of dropping Judd/Chip from his Christmas Card list really hit the bone. A helicopter reported Chip entering a depression center. Perhaps a healthy blast of shock therapy will bring the man around.
Rumor has it from unnamed sources that Judd has an inflatable object that is green and yellow. The man is totally under their control.
Tomb does one qualify as a priest, he can hold the bible without burning his hands?
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, homeskillet, mrjones and star…
Just to take all of doubt out….YES I AM!!!
Looks like they are trying to make the archive blog harder to find. They probably didnt like everyone peeing on their cornflakes.
HAVE TO CAPITALIZE, TO GET THE MESSAGE OUT. hOW BIG IS THE RESISTANCE? BY THAT I MEAN, WHAT STATE IS EVERYONE FROM? ALWAYS BEEN CURIOUS.
farside, I’m not certain. We need a brochure or something, with all the details of exorcism laid out. I mean, let’s say we can get a coupon “rent one priest, get one free”** or something, I just think it behooves us to save a buck, y’know?
**of equal or lesser value, while quanitites last. No rainchecks.
Down the street there is this store called Priests R Us. i will see if they have a discount bin. You know with out any funds, the resistance cant afford to much. Maybe can find a Father Garduchi.
Tomb I’m gonna skip the exorcism if you don’t mind. I don’t want to see Chip doing unsanitary things with a crucifix or spinning his head around and around.
Thanks for the welcome tomb. This page is super laggy! I think they are sending mass waves of trojans at us…
The resistance has spread to Canada. Winnipeg says YES I AM
Probably best Skillet. The Garduchi guy says he was tutored by Father Guido Sarduchi. and of course with the head spinning scene, Chip would end up puking that green Packer stuff. then it would set off a chain reaction {much like it did back in elementary school when Brenda threw up in class, about 4 others followed her lead. was not a pretty sight} Sorry am rambling. Am off to kithen to make some trench toast hold the fort Skillet.
…actually, now that I think about it, remember the cross scene? Where it was, well, inserted?
I don’t need to see Chip doing that…no. I’m out of the exorcism thing. Let’s assume it’s not a possession. Maybe bodysnatchers or something.
We are under attack! This thread will not live to see 400! Judgement Day is coming! Damn you stinking machines!
False alarm, it looks okay now.
Tomb you’ve given everyone a mental picture that may haunt us the rest of our lives.
I mean of Chip with cracked lips and stringy hair sitting on a bed cross legged, grinning, and holding the crucifix…
With his pudgy feet and pink dimpled knees…
Bad Tomb.
Coach: Agreed, everytime I jump on this page and read “Access Vikings is on the move” I think “hm, it doesn’t really seem to be on the move…”
Homeskillet: I think the “Game week finally arrives” blog will be lovely for whatever purpose it may be needed to fill.
Has anyone tested to see if they still have a censor setup for this, the ONLY AV blog?
starr I’d do it but after last time I’m a little scared of Coach.
Yeah, I don’t want to disappoint him. Plus my wife reads this blog.
is this taking comments?
There’s no censor set up on SKOLVIKINGS Chat room. No topic either and enough vulgarity to make a guy feel at home. It works pretty good, check it out! I’ll paste the link next.
So… the answer is yes, there is a censor setup. Thy name is B.Grant. He is the Ayotollah for this blog, making sure nothing comes along to disrupt our morality. Thanks Coach!
SKOLVIKINGS Chat room:
Yes it is ken.
What do you guys think? I think its pretty cool old bart did this.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81279c05&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true
If for no other reason. For the fact that he did it and didnt have to. I like the rocking chair, shows you accept somebody when you can prank them.
I confess brothers {and sister…Starrs10] I entered a comment on the other side. 8 out of 9 liked it. It impressed me. Obviously that is 8 people that dont know me. But I must confess, and this must not leave this room, I am a secret agent. working for the reconnasence. If anyone one rats me out, I will be forced to kill them by singing Barry Mannilow. A most cruel fate indeed
My $ says it was Sullivan who put the rocking chair there. Shank said it was someone that Brett has picked on a lot, and it’s the kind of prank only a guy who lets you put your hands on his as* can get away with.
MudHen: this is some of the best insight I have heard/read in a long time. Thank you.
Any time starrc…although between the lesbian dating line earlier and now the hands on as* comment, perhaps I’m giving the wrong impression
Ok guys here is my take on Judd and Chip. They have both said they are not Vikings fans. So how the heck do they have jobs covering the Vikes? I would think you would have to like the team you are covering to be loyal to us. ( I used heck to not draw the wrath from coach}
sorry to hear about the grandparents Bucky. my condolences.
like I said before Mud, nothing wrong with lesbian dating as long as they’re both hot and willing to let us watch.
I think we’re all missing the true mastermind behind all this. I am tempted to believe that no other than Sid Hartmann is the true evil genius behind the evil takeover of the blog. Think about it, its the perfect cover. A senile old man who doesn’t know squat about technology? Who would think that he’d actually be the evil mechanical wizard behind the rise of the machines?
Hey Kenny hows the song coming along? Im working on one of of your old hits but I think Im going to need some help.
Yea, sorry Bucky, thats sad news.
We are embarking upon 350 posts, we have analyzed the back-up QB situation, commented on Bret’s comments, and exposed Chip and Judd for who they really are, all the while giving frustrated AV bloggers a haven for the anger and frustration built up over the past few days. Not a bad days work. (There was some digression regarding exorcism, but we seem to have recovered from that!)
Farside asks the state from which we blog. Let us know and I will add it to the membership list. I’ll add the ones I am pretty sure I know.
Updated membership (19)…
B. Grant - Minnesota
c.carterhof
homeskillet
Another Blonde Viking
starrc10
starrs10
farside
I bleed purple
bigjohnny84
Purple Crucifix/Bucky
4Ever Viking
JetCityVikesFan
MudHenVikeFan
Jared Allen
Tomb - Oregon
Inferno Viking
Random Thoughts Guy
Gunslinger CA - Calfornia
Star Cap Me
Jared, you are gonna take out Brady Quinn right. We need to get rid of TJ and end the expirement.
Inferno (aka Disco) and I are Ohioans, Jet I assume is still in Seattle.
Yes, bj84, heck is fine. Mud? Jared? Careful there, boys. If Tomb can do it, so can you.
And let’s be careful what we say about “… a senile old man who doesn’t know squat about technology.” A certain blogger here could take that personally.
Thanks Mud. You got a summary report of your MOP for us? Is tomorrow’s ready to go?
While it’s true I currently live in Sacramento, CA; I have also hailed from Minnesota. Indeed, once having season tickets for many years for our beloved Vikings. But, I also hail from many lands, many worlds, and many times. I have honed my skills for eons for just such a battle as we are about to conceive.
The guns were empty and they boiled at him, transmogrified into an Eye and a Hand, and he stood, screaming and reloading, his mind far away and absent, letting his hands do their reloading trick. Could he hold up a hand, tell them he had spent a thousand years learning this trick and others, tell them of the guns and the blood that had blessed them? Not with his mouth. But his hands could speak their own tale.
I AM GUNSLINGER!!! AND I STAND BESIDE YOU THROUGHOUT THIS BATTLE MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!
Coach, NW IOWA for me and mine.
I say d on the MOP.
Oklahoma is my home.
Hey C.C Oklahoma is OK. I have family there.
And C.C thanks for being the first to welcome me to this blog.
Membership Directory Update:
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet
Another Blonde Viking
starrc10
starrs10
farside
I bleed purple
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky
4Ever Viking
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON?
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me
and yours truly currently resides in North Dakota
kind of a long drive to Winter Park every day, but the hunting makes up for it…
Ole - Hawaii
4Ever - Kansas
ABV - Minn, I think
Jared Allen - Byster’s back yard
Go Vikings!!!!! ……. Win!!!!!
i’m in, originally from MN, now live in Cal
funny -
Hitler Upset Vikings Sign Brett Favre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfHnCwLp14
Hey Bud!
Sign me up! There seems to be a schism over Access Viking formats.
I’ve lived in the Tri-state area.
I’ve been quietly reading for a few months, but I choose to come out of hiding in the blogs time of need. YES I AM.
I’d also like to say that I have a boner for Sunday. VIkings over Cleveland 71-10
Iowa… my husband lives here also… if you can imagine that.
Welcome, Vi King. I think you’ll find this a safe refuge. I like that score. How many yards for AP? Or, more interestingly, how many for JDB?
Wow, CalVkg! Hitler is pi$$ed about Favre! I’m glad there were subtitles, I don’t spreken see doitch. I heard Hitler’s 57th biggest mistake was:
57. Kept Colonel Klink in command.
(prolly a joke there somewhere)
bwwaaa
did ya see there were more vids on this?
all kindsa crap, but fuunnnnyyyy
Hitler thinks he’s so big. Minnesota Coach and do you approve of Tomb’s whole exorcism-Chip-crucifix riff? Don’t you think Tomb is like AV’s Bart Simpson? He’s always getting into trouble.
Has anyone thought about what we’d do if they surrendered and gave us our blog back above ground? I don’t know if I could go back.
Everyone here is too much of a gangsta rebel to be in the mainstream now.
one other thing about the membership directory thingy
RTG - Blog Purgatory
Crypt/10 percent love/Ray Edwards-Arizona-formerly North dakota-had to move away from jared- Tomb this is all your fault
This is literally “blog purgatory”
Sure thing bigj84! Yes Oklahoma is OK. And welcome back Vi King? you were here before, right? If its freedom you seek, you have come to the right place!
Another day, and the battle rages on. Farside reporting from the his home state of Montana. It is I, and the loyal assistance of Gunslinger, and Cal Vkg that protect the western front. This side of ressistance is secure. Skillet, good point, on returning to the old blog site. Am afraid too, that alot of us have been in the wild to long now, and would have to be put down. Am sure gonna miss Grant and Tomb. BTW does anyone know is buried in Grant’s Tomb?
Does anyone know ‘who’ is buried…. ‘who’ is buried… Must have come down with a bout of Hartmanitis.
Morning all! Yesterday’s MOP results–with my vote breaking the tie–Ole makes a human sacrifice. Following close behind was take the first decent offer. Today’s MOP will be coming soon.
Good morning fellow Martyrs!!! Thank you Jared and CC, I appreciate it…honestly..
Bucky/PC - Illinois
I always thought 2MT=Blog Purgatory???
Where is everybody?
Bleed / MN born and raised…
home ~ Let us not forget..
To err is human..
And to forgive divine…
Are we so petty as to ask Judd and Chip to gravel at our feet “if and when” they chose to return to us OUR original format ??
I say YES !!…
But only for a short time !!…
We must get them back to their normal duties quickly…There are games to be played…All of us will need to analyse all information quickly if we are to achieve success !!…We have been away from our duties and the information highway much to long already…
BUT LET US NOT FORGET ~
OUR CAUSE IS JUST !!!
Bucky, present and accounted for!!!
XX chromosomes also present and accounted for.
The season BEGINS !!!
REAL football starts tonight..
Its going to be a FUN year !!…Who would of thought 5 yrs ago that Brett Favre would be starting the 2009 season with the Minnesota Vikings ??…: )
GO VIKINGS !!!
Mornin’ Bucky!
keep up the fight men (and ladies), we’re nearing 400 posts. Must reach the 1000 post milestone…
Viva la Resistance!!!!
Here is this morning’s Membership Directory Update - please advise of any errors, updates or omissions. The Alliance grows!! (Must find Freds!)
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - MINNESOTA ?
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON?
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy/BP
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
Said chromosomes duly noted and welcomed, starrs!
Jared = in charge of morale!
bleed - I wouldn’t have imagined Favre here five MONTHS ago. Still not totally convinced, but its growin’ on me. Yeah, pumped for the start of the season… and now I learn I might miss the game Sunday… jeez! How does that Tivo stuff work, gang? Do I gotta buy something? where? Can an old man set it up, or do I have to humble myself to my boys again (dang, I hate that!)
Hey Bucky, still thinkin’ of ya, man. That hurt don’t just go away. Hope we can pick ya up a little here. You take care of you and yours, (and help us manage Tomb as needed!)
Spose you’re getting some Bear sap on ya there, huh Buck? Are they pretty optimistic, or more skeptical? We need an update from your land there.
Being caught up in the heat of the battle within the resistance !!..I have forgotten my manners ??…
Welcome bigjohnny84 and Vi king to our cause !!!…We appreciate you ending your silence and lending support toward our cause !!…We must find krug,Bones,Freds,etc…If ??..they have survived the onslaught of the machines !!…
YES I AM ~ part of the resistance !!
Missing comrades that come to mind…
Viking South
Viking John
Fragile Freds
wtfvikesfan
krugjr
gr8scott
Fran the Man
CenTexVike
others?
Any voluteers for a “Search and Rescue” mission?
Disco scored us Ohio boys some tickets to see our Vikes pound the Browns this Sunday; so in honor of that, here’s your:
MOP of the Day:
To highlight and honor our AV brethren, Disco and MudHen should:
a) Unveil a large sign reading, “The new AV Blog format Sux!”
b) Crash the dog pound showing our purple pride, then yell “The new AV blog format sux!” into the cameras as our near lifeless bodies are being put into ambulances.
c) Parachute from the second level using a purple chute that says, “The new AV…” [you get the picture]
d) Wear something brown or orange and only meekly whisper, “yeah” to each other as the Vikes score again and again so we can return home unharmed to those that love us.
I volunteer for the search and rescue. I envision something in the way of a “comment” (or what passes for that over THERE) that reads:
“JOIN THE RESISTANCE! YOUR FRIENDS ARE IN NEED!” and then the link to this page.
Coach, edit as you will, then send me off.
PS: C Never D, NEVER!
Thanks starrs!
Consider instead: YOUR AV BLOG FRIENDS ARE STILL THERE FOR YOU!
I envision former AV’ers who are seeking refuge and a return to “normal”. That’s why I’m here.
Be careful out there!
BTW…for anyone voting C, we’d expect you to help with bail $.
By the way, starrs10 was #400. Congratulations, sistah!!!
Mud, would you consider…
e) Hold up a sign that says, “The Original AV Blog Lives On!” ? That might better serve our cause.
(And sorry to perhaps imply that the MOP is soemhow flawed - not my intent whatsoever. You may discard my vote as a spoiled ballot if you wish.)
… I’ve pretended to be Fragile Fred (because it fun to talk like Freds), but I’ve never been or pretended to be Blog Purgatory. That would be sacriledge.
B). Anything else is just cowardly. Man up, you p*ssies!
Mornin all….
Thanks B.Grant, your thoughts and prayers are much needed and appreciated..
Here’s an update from Bear territory, the “locals” are up in arms about the Cutler trade, and predict great things for the Bears despite not having anyone other than Olsen and Forte to throw it to…let alone the fact that their defense has seen their better days…the local radio sports talk shows are predicting that the Vikings will finish 3rd in the division and won’t even be “contenders” this year. They are saying that the Packers are head and shoulders above anyone else in the division, and that the Bears will finish second in the division.
I, of course, called in on my way home this past week and questioned how they came up with their predictions being as how the Pack finished 6-10 last year, and that they have switched to a 3-4 defense which normally takes some time to perfect. I then pointed out that DEVIN HESTER was the Bears #1 reciever, and no matter how good Cutler is, he has to have someone to throw the ball to in order to produce. My final argument was that the Vikings are defending division champs, with a top 5 defense that is returning all starters other than Sharper…the best running game in football, and plenty of weapons to go around on offense only lacking a quarterback with SOME sort of smarts as to what to do with the football when called upon to throw it…keeping the defense honest…to which we signed one of the best quarterbacks to play the game in the past 20 years.
Their answer was that the Vikings recieving corp was “no better than the Bears”, and that Favre will not be content handing the ball off to AD and will cause termoil in the locker room if not allowed to throw the ball 40 times a game, which will divide the team and will be a disaster in Minny this year…
I think Mud and I should get 2 votes each since we’re the ones who are sacrificing our physical beings for the cause……
My answer was “You people are idiots, who obviously know nothing about the Vikings”…and they hung up on me.
I wonder if Coach considers me a comrade?
While not a Viking fan, I am a fan of football…and this blog format, not that other piece of dookie the RedStar is trying to pass off as a ‘blog’…eek!
Long live THE original AV blog!
I’m voting for (B)….the healing will start on Monday fellas!!!
I CONSIDER YOU A COMRADE GPG!!!! Not that my vote means anything around here anymore…
Good morning fellow freedom fighters! I would have been here earlier, but I stopped at the convenienc store on the way to work, and happened across a lovely young lady wearing a Seahawks jersey. Being the gentleman I am, and knowing the trials and tribulations the Seahawks have suffered, I kindly offered that should could rub my Viking horn for good luck.
Sadly, I had forgotten I didn’t have my Viking horn with me, and I realized it quickly when she glanced down at my package and spun off in a fit of rage. I tried to explain myself, but to no avail. What a misunderstanding!
Then again, as much as I hated to see her go, I loved watching her leave. Booyah.
SHWING!!!
They’re thwarting my rescue attempts!!! First, they made me give them all this personal information, which made me very reticent, then they told me my screen name wasn’t good enough. Now they’re telling me I have to wait for some email to activate my account… guess who hasn’t gotten an email?
On the plus side, there were only a total of 3 comments on their latest blog. The resistance is succeeding!
Wait! I’M IN!
I’m here! I know my signal must be weak, as I am in the interior of Alaska.
No survivors so far, other than me.
I’ve been out hunting and gathering for the winter ahead.
1 Moose, 2 Caribou and many Ptarmigan fo far.
Can anyone hear me?
I’m not able to log onto the traitors new blog.
Hello, hello? Can anyone read my signal??
Breaker, Breaker.
Ok, I did it. If you don’t hear from me for several hours, you know what happened. Tell my husband I love him….
On a side note, I think Freds and Blog Purgatory share the same body.
Now, I must conduct a quick bit of resistance business.
To the Flim-Flam Man:
***start message***
Johnny has wet boots. Reset the thermostat, the goose has cavities in his teeth.
***end message***
Coach - no worries, the MOP has always accepted thoughtful and/or just plain funny write-ins. Also, don’t gorget to add GPG to the Grand Roster of Righteous Resistance…get it, GRRR, ’cause we’re mad…I’ve found jokes are always funnier when you explain them.
Disco - we may need to stock up on beggin strips to keep the dawgs occupied.
MudHen, perhaps if you wear a Michael Vick costume, the dawg pound will fear and avoid you.
I gotta go with the parachute option on your MOP. I’m a fan of the grandiose options.
… or Pup’peroni, Mud. You’d think you could use that on pizza, but you’d be wrong
Seems as if the Hatoraide is being drank by the gallons around here when it comes to the Vikings upcoming season, but I am fighting the good fight!!!
Yes Fran ~ I can hear you in MN..But your signal is very weak here also…
Maybe Tomb can listen in with his “Viking horn” in Oregon and amplify your message for all of us to hear ??…
Tomb ~ Did the young lady look as good coming ~ as leaving ??…
Dang, I guess my signal is too weak.
I’m going to fly down to Seward (I’ve managed to commandeer a fine Supercub,)
and attempt to take over the Coast Guard cutter and see if I get a better signal with their radios.
In the meantime, while listening into a very scratchy radio station, I thought I heard the guy say something about Bobby Wade being released. WTF??
I’m picking you up bleed!
Thank goodness! I thought I was all alone.
I guess with no other “Access” I’ll have to depend on you guys for info on all things Viking.
bleed, that last time a I saw a rack like that was at Home Depot.
Fran, Wade released? That doesn’t make sense, after the whole contract restructuring. Sounds like propaganda.
Seriously though, what the hell is happening with VA. I can’t log on with “Fran the Man” (They say that name is already taken) I am able to log on with an old handle, “Grousehawker”
But Damit, I want “Fran the Man” back!
Hey Coach what am I ? chopped liver?
mrjones 50 from Nevada!!
Wade Released, Greg Lewis Picked UP
Think it’s going to cost us in terms of downfield blocking, but Lewis can help on special teams. I worry that it’s a sign Berrian’s hammie isn’t healed yet and may not be for some time. Either that or Chili just realized he hadn’t picked up a former Eagle yet this year
An update from the dark side:
Wide receiver Bobby Wade was released by the Vikings on Thursday, a week after agreeing to rework his contract and take a pay cut from $3 million to $1.5 million for this season. Wade also would have then become a free agent at the end of this season.
The Vikings signed wide receiver Greg Lewis to replace Wade. Lewis had been with New England and prior to that was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lewis, 29, was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 by the Eagles out of Illinois. His best season came in 2005 when he started all 16 games, catching 48 passes for 561 yards and one touchdown. He has not caught more than 25 passes in each of the past three seasons. The Patriots acquired him last March along with a 2010 seventh-round pick in exchange for a fifth-round pick in last April’s draft.
Lewis made the Patriots’ 53-man roster last weekend but then was released in a surprise move. Lewis, who has 127 catches for 1,699 and seven touchdowns in six seasons, is familiar with the Vikings offense and also with coach Brad Childress. Childress was the Eagles’ offensive coordinator during Lewis’ time with the team and Lewis’ greatest production came with Childress in Philadelphia.
Wade was entering his third season with the Vikings and had led the team in receptions in each of his first two years. Wade’s role, however, was expected to be drastically reduced with the addition of first-round pick Percy Harvin. Harvin will take over as the Vikings’ primary slot receiver this season.
Wade had 107 regular-season catches in two years with the Vikings, including 53 for 645 yards and two touchdowns. Wade also caught three passes for 24 yards in the Vikings’ playoff loss to Philadelphia.
Wade said in a text message this morning that he isn’t yet ready to comment on the move. Wade said early in training camp that he was excited about Harvin’s arrival.
“That’s the nice part about it,” Wade said of the Vikings’ depth at wide receiver. “Especially with the addition of Percy. It was that one element that we were missing. Guys can do it, but not at the level he can do it. It’s the same thing with [Bernard] Bernard. We can put guys in that position, but guys aren’t going to be able to excel [like he did]. Same thing with Sidney [Rice] in the red zone. Me, a lot of stuff finding zones, every down blocking. Those type of things. We have a lot of guys that are playing a role in this offense. Everybody has a role and the better we understand that the better we’ll play together.”
So Bobby Wade released and Gregg Lewis signed. What the heck are they doing now?
Morning, team. How you doing, Bucky?
Now I must be lost.
Lost! Welcome back.
GPG and Fran are now “IN”. Please submit your resident state for our records. Your membership benefits are “in the mail”, as they say. Fran, your signal strengthens with every post!
RTG, I will remove the blog pergatory label form your title. We are schism-free here at the ONLY AV, or the GRRR as Mud fondly calls us.
Tomeb, Tomb, Tomb… (sigh) No more stops on the way to work for you. Grab your traffic cone and prepare for battle!
Work becons, comrades, carry on! (Wait…, let me re-phrase that for Tomb’s sake. I think “carry on” could be misinterpreted.)
I’m doing okay Lost, thanks for asking!!
Not to fear, fellow freedom fighters. Percy is the man in the slot. Wade was jettisoned for disagreeing with Chili. Locker room harmony may now ensue.
My deepest apoologies, mrjones50 from NEVADA. No slight intended - its just been a little hectic here. Welcome to the Alliance.
No Lost, you are actually “found”. Are you signing on as well?, and if so from which state of the union?
Trying to figure out which was the cheapest crackback of the week:
a) Chilly’s dumping of BWade after redoing the contract
b) Belichick’s trade of Richard Seymour to the Raider
C) Favre’s dump on Jet for starting him last four games without reporting the injury
Lost has to be [a]. That was a real nice way to thank Wade after taking huge paycut.
S Bradford must be nuts ??..Why would you go back to play in the college ranks…When you could enter the NFL draft and most likely have been a top five pick ??…He doesn’t have TE Gresham for the rest of the season with Oklahoma this season..And lost his entire (very good) O-line from last year !!…He gets whacked in the first game this year..And who knows what still might loom for him yet this year for injury ??..
Why would a person pass up a 80 million dollar contract with about
35 mil guaranteed ??…IMO..
New Wade theory:
Chili’s figuring we’ll play the Patriots in the Super Bowl and hopes Lewis has a photographic memory of their playbook.
Will Greg Lewis give us anything that Wade didn’t?
Blog on AV Bretheren! 500 posts is within our grasp!
Viva la Resistance!!!
Coach, I’m am truly from the dark side…
~deep breath~ I’m an evil Packer fan from Wisconsin…
*GPG ducking and running with her arms sheltering her head*
Bleed. You gotta wonder if some of these kids are just book smart with no common sense.
I’m am? WTF?
I’m also a grammatical dork I guess…
Jared - a solid gunner on Special Teams; a veteran speed receiver if Berrian’s leg is worse than we’re being told.
GPG…any animosity about Favre wearing purple, or are you kool & the gang with it?
I thought they would drop Wade a bit later in the season ??…But not surprised here with the early release…I do wonder if the Vikes might not be interested in picking up J Runyan to back up for the O-line in place of Cook ??…Being he is so familiar with Favre…
Go Vikes !!
Dumping Wade now seems retarded…what happens if Harvin gets hurt???
B.Grant…did you get my report??
Bringing in 2nd yr man C Lichtensteiger gives the Vikes a little more breathing room what they can upgrade at guard and R Tackle…Seeing as back up to Sully will be in place…
What are your thoughts Coach ??…Even if Runyan isn’t in the equation…Do you think the Vikes should keep looking to get stronger outside ??
I think center is in “very good” shape right now…IMO..
I think Jaymar will probably back up Harvin as the slot WR
Ruh roh.
My post went *poof* because I used the word Fa gre?
its like using the correct spelling of Bvster or shues.
Aha! Did anyone notice Judd changed the blog we have been posting on for the past 4 days?
My assessment…
Strengths:
Line backers
Running backs
Defensive line
Kicking game
Backup QB’s
Starting corners
Weaknesses or potential weaknesses:
Kick and punt coverage teams
Tyrell Johnson
Two new starters on O-line
Berrian’s injury
Head Coach
Bryant McKinnie
Williams’ being suspended…
Penalties
Play calling
Well isn’t that a fine how do you do…
Anyhoo, tomb - you guys (and gals) can have Fa gre. I supported Thompson when he told Brent to hit the highway, I was really, really tired of the Maybe I will, maybe I won’t retire game.
And when he tried to say the Packers were being mean by not letting him un-retire? Whatever. He lost his biggest fan in me with that whole thing.
It’s surreal to see him in purple, but it makes watching him get sacked that much more fun
But honestly, for my friends and family who are lifelong Viking fans I hope they do well, with or without Brent!
They are monitoring our resistance. They are afraid.
GPG; it’s real simple. If somebody is wearing your teams colors, he’s the best. If he’s not, good riddance. I root for the team.
I hope you have been well, GPG, and your golf game is solid
They are very afraid. Our voices are not falling on deaf ears my blogging bretheren, the resistance has made itself known, and the evil empire will stop at nothing to quash our efforts. We must remain steadfast, we must remain resolute, and most of all, we must remain HERE, recruiting the former lost bloggers, welcoming them in from the wilderness and standing up with one united voice against the Faux AV Blog.
VIVA LA RESISTANCE!!!!
I for one am not happy with the release of Wade. He was a VERY solid backup and I know that whenever Judd and Chip escape the machines they will be very disappointed that their favorite Viking to interview will not be around.
I am noticing that the number of posts displayed on the Faux AV Blog does not necessarily represent the true number of posts. An obvious ploy by the machines to make the abomination look more popular. But we will not be fooled…
Aight…I’m outta here, good luck with everything this year ya’ll..
did somebody say something?
Another blast from the past! What up Big D?
not much G, just cruising the internet and thought I’d see what was happening on the old blog-a-rooskie
Jared, you dont know the power of the dark side. Judd and Chip have been turned into sith lords for the evil empire so be aware.
Tomb ~ I like the move to cut Wade…Lewis will be better at backing up the WR position…D Reynaud and J Johnson are both explosive options to help in the slot with Harvin and WR (talented but untestd)…But Lewis has some veteran savy that will come in handy at the WR position…Vikes needed more depth at WR than at the slot..IMO
Thank you coach…I have mixed feelings about Wade being released…he was a pretty good posession reciever..and I hate getting another Eagle retread..none have worked out so far..and as Jared Allen says..
Viva la Resistance!!!
THE OTHER PLACE ISN’T MOBILE FRIENDLY, IT INHALES
I’m not too big on the Wade thing…I have certain misgivings. Cutting our number one receiver from last year, a veteran guy, just seems foolhardy…like we are inviting disaster with this kind of hubris.
I just don’t feel good about it.
I hate it almost as much as that OTHER AV…that things just blows.
the only plus is that Lewis plays special teams.
Faux AV = POS
Viva la Resistance!!!
Vikings must be worried about Berriman’s hamstring, with this move.
Berrian hasn’t exactly been an ironman…
Speaking of ironmen… anyone else worried about Madieu Williams? If he goes down (which seems almost probable, he missed about 2-5 games last season didnt he?) the dropoff at safety is precipitous. Mostly because he is a pretty solid cover guy and the rest of them are all special teams (aka tackling, aka run support) guys.
There are reports that Wade was twitting information about his restructured contract, And the vikes got pissed and cut him.
Williams missed the first 7 games with a bad neck. I think by the sounds of it, there are a few young guys who could step in. Just my opinion.
Nice posts today guys. I think I agree with Tomb about Wade, he could have played outside some and been there for the slot spot if Harvin went down. But Jarred makes a good point about Lewis playing special teams which already look WAY better than last season, I think they might actually be a strength for us this year.
It looks like teams are still gonna stack the box on us on running downs and now they’ll blitz on passing downs but I feel cautiously optimistic that Brett at least mentally has the goods to make them pay. I just really wish Brett had spent a little more time working on his legs in the offseason. He actually looked fairly mobile against Houston compared to Gus anyway but let’s face he is not gonna be in game shape to start the season.
Watching Brett and Harvin will be fun and everything but it’s still gonna be awesome watching the D.
No offense GPG but I would sell my soul to Chip Scoggins for a Bares win Sunday night.
Last time I checked they’re not getting much traffic up top and here we are at 478 posts. All they did was awaken a sleeping giant. Or annoy an awake dwarf, one of those two.
Jet checking in from Washington after an exhausting day of recon. My report (scambled) is as follows:
Mary had a little lamb. Stop.
My dog has fleas. Stop.
Mares-eat-oats and does-eat-oats, and I’ll be home for Christmas.
Signed Your loving son,
Queen Victoria
The only answer to the MOP is B. Anything else, and Mud and Disco deserve to be bannished from the ONLY AV blog.
I may eat crow on the Lewis prediction…But willing to make a bold prediction for the Vikes this Sunday…
Vikes 33 - Browns 10
Favre goes 250+ yds 3TD’s…
AP 100+ yds 1 TD…
I think the Vikes will throw quite a bit this weekend to get teams to fear the passing game against a questionable secondary…
GO VIKES !!!
Nice prediction bleed. Everyone should go on record now as far as season record and Browns game. I’ll say:
12-4
Vikes 27, Browns 13
- homeskillet
home ~ Nice…
Bleed goes 12-4 also
11 - 5
Vikes 31
Browns 10
I had to laugh at Judd’s new blog announcement at the top of this page.
“We have a new home (dammit). Go to accessvikings.com and read us there(you snots). Thanks(alot).”
14-2
17-donut
Vikes need one blade of grass to defend… number one defense this year, you heard it hear first (by here I mean from EJ Henderson).
We’ve gained two games every year, so it makes perfect sense to go 12-4. I’ll stick with 12-4.
Vikings 127
Browns -8
I may have exaggerated a little on my score for Sunday’s game. Let’s go with:
Vikings 24
Browns 17
ONLY because I don’t trust our coaching to finish the job when we have our boot on their throats.
I hope starr’s prediction is the winner. First game bye in the playoffs! 127 to -8 Tomb? Have you really that through?
thought that through?
Thats what I like about kennyrogers, he has always been able to read between the lines.
That and he knows when to hold’em.
Nice alliterism, home…I dig it.
Yeah kenny’s got Judd pegged…he’s angry we haven’t acquiesced to the demands of the machines.
THEY MAY TAKE OUR LIVES, BUT THEY CAN NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM!
Agree with Tomb. Not the score, about the Coaching. I can’t see where picking up Greg Lewis gains anything. We release our top posession receiver and pick up a guy who hasn’t done anything for six years in Philly and Bellichick didn’t like him either. I hope Wade lands in Philadelphia and he and Hank Baskett make Chili look like a fool again.
Vikings 12
Browns 3
13-3
The more I think about it, the more irritating this Wade thing is.
Berrian and Favre don’t even have any timing down yet.
Wade ain’t great shakes, but he’s a proven commodity…and the way it went down makes Chili seem like quite the dick.
I just don’t like it.
I don’t know what Coach’s prediction will be but I found this in the archives and I think we should hold him to it:
B. Grant says:
July 7th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
If the Vikings win more than 10 games this season I will run bare naked down Marquette Ave. at 4:30 p.m. on January 3rd, 2010. That’s a promise, people. I am NOT kidding!
That sounds like a Coach quote alright. OK, that’s official for Coach. On the registrar.
11-5
Vikes-20
Browns-10
BOOM
500?
COMMENT NUMBER 500 IS ALL MINE!!!
Damn you c.carterhof!
I got jobbed! I feel like Wade…they gave me a sniff, then yanked it away.
Childress, Wade’s agent comment on abrupt release
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 10, 2009 6:09 PM ET
Vikings coach Brad Childress addressed the difficulties in releasing Bobby Wade Thursday, just a week after the team reduced his salary.
“Things change, and I’m sure you’d have people say, ‘Well, that’s a [expletive] deal.’ But it’s going to happen all the time,” Childress said.
There is a perception that the Vikings may have done Wade “dirty.”
“As you know, if a guy is on your Opening Day roster as of Sunday, you pay him his whole salary. I would think you’d see a wave of people, maybe Greg Lewis being one of those guys, where they’re going to pay them week by week if they sign them on Monday. It happens every year. It’s the business portion,” Childress said.
Lewis was signed Thursday to replace Wade, so his salary should be guaranteed once he’s on the Week One roster. While Childress wasn’t very sympathetic, Wade’s agent, Jerome Stanley was steamed.
“You’re defined by your behavior and what you do and not what you say,” Stanley told Sean Jensen in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “I’ll let you connect the dots.”
Stanley was asked if he was referring to Childress. “Wherever the decision came from. And we already know where it came from, so there it is.”
Wade was unlikely to get on the field much with youngsters Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin in front of him, and Lewis will help more on special teams
YES!!! I AM #500! Sorry Tomb, in this case being slow was a good thing. Of course, I couldnt have done it without my fellow comrades. This was a team effort. Thank you all.
A comment from PFT, now we know the real reason Wade was cut…
“Perhaps it was BOBBY WADE that put a ROCKING CHAIR in front of Brett Farve’s locker!”
Soloman Wilcots is reporting wade twitted his way off the team. SI is suppose to have a article about Wade twitting about his contract, but I can’t find it. Also reports that Chilly was on Wade even before Favre got here, about the way Wade was practicing.
12-4 season.
Vikings 34
Browns 9
Vikings d bends a few times but doesn’t break.
Wade IS a Twit.
Plus he called Jay Cutler a pu$$y.
Still don’t think that should get you cut. Not until Percy replaces him.
Ok, after a generator break down, I’m back on line. I run Listers, so they’re easy to fix.
I’m reporting from Alaska, where the resistance is so far just me.
I’ll keep searching for more humans but in the meantime, I’m all alone. . .
Vikes 12-4
Vikes 34 Browns 17
AV Bloggers 1
Machines 0
Where’s Mr. Bones and Hoppy
11-5 season Vikes 24 Browns 3 I cant see Browns offense scoring on our D [maybe special teams]. Also cant forget who our head coach is.
I am steamed about Wade. Its just so underhanded for them to restructure his contract and then cut him.
NMOP (Non MudHen Opinion Poll) (you can read the link below for some insight)
http://thevikingage.com/2009/09/10/favre-causing-trouble/
What were the underlying factors of Wade being cut?
A) None, Lewis is just a better fit.
B) Childress really just wanted to have him because of their history together
C) His Twitter-complaining about his contract
D) His poor practice habits after becoming a back-up WR
Forgot to add in my earlier post….
Vikings 34
Browns 9
Peterson 254 yards rushing, breaking OJ’s record of 250 on opening day.
Jackson plays last quarter and a half of the game.
starrc10… i say c and d
E. ~ Wade put the rocking chair in front of Brett’s locker !!….
It’s good to be back home. But what do we do if strib cuts us off. We need a plan coach. Or anybody, we need a plan to keep the group together.
Just saw the Favre SEARS commercial about him not making up his mind.
Cris Collinsworth just said on the air that the Steelers led the league in every defensive category. I hate him.
starc10 ~ Interesting paste ??…Now Berrian wants to be the instigator for trouble by wearing Wades jersey unto the practice field ??…
And they write the column headline “Favre causing trouble” ??
Bleed: I felt the “favre” connection was stretched at best by the author, but the rest of the information was pretty interesting.
That was interesting for sure…Berrian should be careful ??..No one person is above the team…There are a lot of openings for WR’s in the “black hole” area ??…And Oakland is giving away high picks in 2010…R Seymour is still tryin to find his way back to a championship team…
Coach for your daily roster count… North Dakota
Maybe I am just reading to much into the jersey thing…But that sounds like possible “shizm” territory by doing something like that…
Yeah, what the hell was he (Berrian) thinking? I got a bad feeling about all of this…
hey bud,you need to update your member list cause i ain`t gone anywhere!
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings
Vikings number 6 on this power poll
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings
16th here.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings
9th here.
wtf: Thats pretty sweet! We are the biggest favorite over our week one opponent… uh oh.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/09/09/pre.regular.season/index.html?bcnn=yes
13th here.
3rd in nfc north.
peukers 3
berries 10
Just Googleing to see what people think of Vikes.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-07-07-power-rankings_N.htm
USA today has Vikes 25th.
Wow!!!
Berries 6th
Fudge packers 24th
Vikes in a tie with Tampa at 25th.
Sorry wrong year that 2007
I guess that is what happens when you change stuff up so much. I have to wonder what they are thinking about when we are returning almost all the same Defense. I doubt any of the personnel moves would create a schism for our D either… I would bet that the MN defenders don’t give a crap about Favre or Wade.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-07-07-power-rankings_N.htm
One Guy picks Vikes to win superbowl!!!
A good day of blogging, my rebel friends! Illinois correspondent Bucky with a nice summary of the mood in Bear land. The recovery of still more nomad AV’ers, including our long time Packer fan and comrade blogger, GPG. Welcome to all those who have returned. Reconisance reports from undergraound rebels on the evil AV indicating that we are far exceeding their posts. Lively discussion on the fallout from the Wade release, and widespread predictions on the Vikes first game and entire season. This IS, apparently, the blog for true Viking fans.
Of course we had the less than stellar moments as well, including Tomb’s ill-advised stop on his way to work, and the falsely concocted quote attributed to me back in July. Shameful, to be sure, but not schism-worthy by any means. I will shortly provide the most updated roster for the ONLY AV.
Sorry am late guys {and starrs10] had to watch son rumble for 4 touchdowns in a jr. high football game. He wants to play for the packers when he gets older. Sure am going to miss him. Vikes 27 Browns 10. On the season Vikes 12-4. You all know something, seriously, since the Dark Side has closed this blog room, we chatters have been most corrdual. Heck, down right friendly even. Is there any word from Freds? Is it possible he is floating in his 45s singing a inebreated renedition of Bobby Sue{Oak Ridge Boys} entitled Booby Wade? Uh Bob..Uh Bob.. Bobby Wade….. Ok, so maybe I have had to much Pepsi, isnt the first time.
Forgot to mention the sly but obviously noteworthy adjustment to our blog by Judd, the Packer fan perspective from GPG on us getting Favre, another fine MOP courtesy of MVF as he prepares to make himself known at the Vike-Brown game Sunday, and of course the surpassing of first the 400 comment mark by starrs10, followed by the 500 comment mark courtesy of c.carterhof. Congratulations everyone!!
Hey coach whats your take on the Wade issue? I kind of think it was a bad move so close to the first game. Wade seemed to have alot of friends in the locker room.
I nominate B Grant as our public relations head. On the Wade topic, my 2 cents are as follows: We did drafted Percy Harvin for his abilities, and they are awesome. Yes he had injury issues in college. BTW So did AD and look at that beast now. Wade was not going to get any better than he now is. With the Berrian injury issue out there, Lewis brings the ability to be the #1 wr if Berrian heals slowly, Lewis can do the slot, should Harvin have rookie struggles, and Lewis can fill in on Special Teams in a pinch. I ask, could Wade do that? wade rocked the boat with some of his comments, and to be a super bowl contender, it takes 100% focus, and Wade had become ridden with his distractions. Signing off, y’all have a wonderful evening
Darn you homeskillet! You stole tomorrow’s MOP with your post at 5:12 PM!! Now what the heck am I gonna poll you folks on?
I am very surprised at the Wade move after what was done on his contract. If that move was in the cards, why mess with the contract, so maybe it was a recent development. But I am not one who sees Lewis as an upgrade, so we’re back to “why?”. Did he open his mouth once too often? Wade was no number one receiver, but had served us pretty well. Just has to be more to this, doesn’t look right. It is amusing, though, how Favre’s name can be drug into every issue on this team now.
I gotta believe we can upgrade in this same manner over Ryan Cook as well, as I hope we never find ourselves needing him. However, as I posted recently, Cook seems to be one of those guys Chili sees as better than anyone else does.
I see the Vikes as going 11-5 this season, and while I admit it is one win higher than I predicted this summer, the supposed promise to run down a street in Minneapolis in January is most certainly bogus in nature. (Was funny though home.)
Good post farside. Im just thinking about the locker room side of it. I agree about the talent part of it.
Mud, if I may…
Who will Favre complete the most passes to vs. The Browns on Sunday:
a) Berrian
b) Harvin
c) Shiankoe
d) Taylor
e) Rice
f) Wade (for a touch of humor)
Just a suggestion. If you got something you’d rather do, be my guest.
C
Agree coach. But why would they dink around with the locker room at this time? Seems like they just got that settled down.
Here is the current Membership Directory Update - NOW AT 30! Please advise of any errors, updates or omissions. The Alliance keeps growing!
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - MINNESOTA ?
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy/BP -
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall -
THE “ONLY AV” LIVES ON THANKS TO YOU ALL!
Oh…so that’s how it’s gonna be, huh Coach…stealing another guy’s gig! We may have to have our second coup in less than a week. Down with Coach! Down with Coach! All animals are equal, but Coach thinks he’s more equal than others!!
Ditto to wtvikes c
I have Brett and Rice going this week in my fantasy league this week…
Rice catches the most passes and one pass is over 50 yds and a TD from Favre…
Coach, you will be relieved to learn that I have discovered after further review that you did NOT post a message in July guaranteeing you would run naked down Marquette Ave. if the Vikes win more than 10 games this year. We were both the victims of a cruel prank. I cannot tell you who the prankster is although I have my suspicions.
From everything I saw, Wade was pretty popular on the team. But there is so much we don’t see. Does this still go back to a schism over Favre bumping TJack down? Maybe he said something along those lines that Chili took exception to. Wondering if it is a coincidence that it happened one day after Favre’s speech, like Wade made one comment too many afterwards. But if Berrian is doing this jersey thing… wow! Dumb.
PFT coaches hotseat NFC North
Lovie Smith, Bears: Just as the team’s offense might finally be getting into gear, the defense is losing its dominance. And the end result could be a third straight year with no playoffs, which could be enough to provoke change in Chicago.
Hot seat setting: Medium.
Jim Schwartz, Lions: For the first time in more than three decades, a team enters a season with a built-in guarantee that it can do no worse. And even a record that would get many of the guys on this list summarily dismissed, such as 4-12 or 5-11, would be heralded as heroic in Detroit.
Hot seat setting: Very low.
Mike McCarthy, Packers: After an unlikely appearance in the 2007 NFC title game, McCarthy and GM Ted Thompson acquired a large pile of political capital in Green Bay. And then they squandered much of it by running Brett Favre out of town and fizzling out with a 6-10 record. This year, they’re expected to be much better — and they’d better be. Otherwise, McCarthy might be gone.
Hot seat setting: Medium.
Brad Childress, Vikings: Entering the fourth year of a five-year contract with no talk of an extension, Childress raised the stakes by pursuing — and landing — Brett Favre. As a result, the Vikings need to get to the divisional round at a minimum, and possibly all the way to the conference championship in order to save Childress’ job.
Hot seat setting: The surface of the sun
Mud forgive coach he is a trained leader of men. We must follow.
Well, I can’t tell you how relieved I am… for BOTH of us, home. How unfortunate for you that you were caught in the middle of such an act as that. I somehow feel the need to apologize to you. It is just SO hard to imagine how someone could have altered that post. Once again we are perhaps victimized by the machines, huh?
NOW HEAR THIS: The question regarding passes to Favre should be immediately disregarded and stricken from the records. I have now too been the victim of a cruel prank, perhaps in an attempt to cause an ONLY AV schism. We have but one pollster, and one pollster only.
Carry on Mud!
Naw…I don’t think it’s anything as conspiratorial as what Wade said, but rather a combination of:
a) More versatile (plays all WR spots and STs)…which is also why he likes Cook so much (line positions, not WR spots obviously)
b) More speed on the outside
c) Related to b, worry over Berrian’s hammy
d) Saves cash by cutting Wade now rather than after Sunday (I believe if NE had cut Lewis before the Vikes and Wade restructured his contract, the move would have been made then and wouldn’t look so bad as it does now)
Coach ~ I agree…Something is rotten in Denmark ??…Why such a quick decision on Wade out of the blue ??…
Best guess is Wade pushed one to many buttons ??…But if Berrian is picking up where Wade left off ?? ~ that would be nothing short of “stupidity” !!…
Coach, I don’t want to accuse Tomb because I don’t have solid proof yet and like you said it could have been the machines. Because they will stop at nothing.
Let me add to my list above:
e) Chili is feeling the “surface of the sun” heat and will do anything–no matter how small–to make what he deems an improvement.
Now whether Lewis’ versatility, speed and ST play outweighs the damage to team chemistry is to be determined.
Coach - we’ll let it slide…this time…but keep in mind this revolution is about shaking off our robot overlords, not trading them in…even for a respected, genial old coach.
wtf raised the question of a contingency plan if the STrib cuts us off. The entire plan is not yet formulated, but I can tell you this much… If that were to happen, we must all vow to NOT go over to the other AV. That would only justify their actions. “Better to blog no more than to blog with the dark side” I say. Even if it is discovered that either Chip or Judd is actually your father, you must not go over!!
What do you all think? Have we earned the power to send a negotiating team to Judd to reach a Collective Bargaining Agreement? It is my feeling that we can give on revenue sharing, but we must insist on this blog format. Thoughts? Speak freely, comrades.
Let’s make Judd an offer he can’t refuse.
Wow!! Miss a day and you miss a lot on the True Blog! Way to go, Team!
Coach, this Sister Resister actually lives across the border in South Dakota…not Minnesota. But, we’re close!
It’s all fun and games till Strib sends someone named Guido to our houses to break our kneecaps.
The Resistance Lives! for the true Viking fan “Lifers”
Seems unlikely they’ll cut us off, since that would mean terminating access to their archives…possible, but not likely.
Having said that, how about the following contingency plan:
If you are unable to access these archives, seek each other out on the P i o n e e r P r e s s Vikings blog. It doesn’t have to be a permanent home, but can be a temporary safe haven until someone with more internet skills than me can set up a new site. Also has the beauty of being a direct shot over the bow of the Trib for not listening to their loyal bloggers!
bleed this really stinks. the timing is very odd. But Chili always knows what he is doing[not]
yep Homeskillet, Guido (aka Mark Wolleman) better learn how to swim
Go Vikings!!!! ……. Win!!!!!! …….
Well, I’ve made my first bad call in FFL…thought about starting Santonio Holmes tonight, but stuck with Bernard Berrian instead…ugh.
I’m out.
bigjohnny84 ~ You can bet Chili hasn’t been “all a twitter” with Wade of late..
Chili is being VERY COLD about the whole thing…Something doesn’t add up ??…But nothing now will change the outcome…So lets play ball…
Go Vikes !!!
Thanks ABV - the correction will be made on the next roster update.
Good plan, Mud. Stick it to The Man, with a little salt on the side. Yeah!
Who is this Guido you speak of, men? I declare to you no fear of the enemy in this campaign! (Does he blog at all?)
Ya bleed, love the attitude lets just play ball. Talent wise we didnt lose a thing. He could of been a cancer in the locker room for all we know. Ill bet Jared Allen will tell us the truth. Chili will spin it all over the place.
Lets play ball.
Word.
(Darn… home got the last word.)
I politely asked Judd/Chip to come over to negotiate. Lets see what transpires. Probably nothing, but you never know unless you ask. As my Granpa used to say: “Squeaky wheel gets the grease”.
Sign me up coach Grrrr from/Minnesota
YES I AM~!
I’m from Texas
I didn’t see anyone from Texas on your list coach
Shift change. Morning Joe, Morning Clem, {yawn!} Nice to see another lady joins the resistance {AnotherBlondeViking} Give us a little more class.
I do remember weeks ago, some of us were clamoring for the release of Wade, and Edwards, for their anti-Favre/pro-Jackson stance. Well seems we got half of our wish. If Brian Robinson were to ever regain health, and stay that way, and my name was Ray Edwards, I would be nervous. I would be very nervous.
Still no sign of Freds. Wonder if he is leading that famed ‘Lost Patrol’? Final note for my morning shift. After noticing the number of responses in this room {something like 579] It is becoming a magnet to others. With that many responses how can the currious not be drawn here. It is because something wonderful is happening. The masses are speaking. Sure is great to live in a democratic society.
I can most assuradely tell you that Fred is watching….
rumor has it that Freds is piloting the rough seas of Lake Minnetonka in an attempt to reach us. No sign of him as of yet though.
600 posts will soon be upon us, keep up the good fight!
VIVA LA RESISTANCE!!!
Morning Bucky! Gonna be a busy day at work for me, so posting will be light…I’m with you in spirit though and will try to have a MOP out nonetheless.
A brief pause to remember those we lost 8 years ago this morning. May we never forget……
Judd and Chip are going to start charging for their live chats. They are going be on a premium package. Today is a free trail at 2:30.
Amen Jared…and in remembrance, here’s a special, non-Viking
MOP of the Day:
After eight years, ground zero should have become:
a) A memorial park; a quiet space amongst the hustle and bustle of NYC to reflect and remember
b) The biggest honking office building in the world shaped to suggest a middle finger raised in defiance
c) Whatever the owner of the destroyed buildings wanted to build…this is America where property rights are respected
d) Any of the above would have been OK if completed long ago instead of being mired in politics such that little or nothing has been accomplished!
I’m sure a great many of us remember where we were when hearing the news what happened that horrible day 8 yrs ago…And its reflection will cast its shadow for all time in our history…
But we nust also reflect upon the spirit of the american people to shine brightly over any who intend us harm..That also drives us to protect our children from such dangers !!
Thank you America !!…
God Bless all in our Armed Forces !!
Mud ~ I vote D…
Mud - I vote D as well, although the middle finger would be nice!
On a side note - what’s a good time to give you a shout to go over our impending sacrificial road trip?
Secretly, I would love B, it would be so, so, so…. (OK… inappropriate). I will choose A because I know well how important the healing process is for those whose lives were so tragically affected.
Yes, I know exactly where I was 8 years ago, and what it did to my day as a result - new schedule immediately. I join everyone in honoring the victims, their families, and the ongoing freedom fighters. Godspeed to you all!
Sorry, WTF. I thought you were joking.
Isn’t this an odd Internet revenue feature to be charging for chat? Send in 10 bucks along with your questions to Skip and Juggzy? Well, good luck with that.
Updated roster information - registered membership stands at 32 - others are welcome:
Adds:
williamswall -
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
Welcome comrades!
Correction:
AnotherBlondeViking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
Yes, the 600 mark will soon be eclipsed. Good work, everyone, keep up the roar!
Hey, that gives me an idea….
For collecting ONLY AV membership dues, how ’bout you just post your credit card number for me?
Now, the charge will show up as “Gander Mountain” on your statement, but don’t be concerned, I am just outsourcing the processing process to that randomly selected company. Sound OK?
Meanwhile, those secret decoder rings should be arriving any day now, unless, huh… the darn postal system, uh, screws it up or something. Boy….
MudHen- I vote for D. Please accept my apology for the NMOP last night.
I was walking into math class my Sr. year of High School wonding why the heck the TV was on and everyone was so quiet.
I will be looking for familiar names on the PP site should things go ary.
BTW, if you caught my questions early yesterday regarding me missing the game Sunday, well… I DID IT! I got the DVR equipment I needed, brought it home, and hooked the svcker up by myself - no help from my sons! Now, when I return Sunday night… BOOM!, the Vike game replay will be waiting for my viewing pleasure.
I know you all are rolling your eyes because you have had this for years, but it is significant that I made this techological transition in my life. And it was all due to my love for the Vikes! (I think Mrs. Grant was pleased, but I could not tell for sure???)
Careful coash, that could come back to bite you…
“Hon, let’s go to the Garden Center and get some trees to plant out back.”
“Ummm, the game is about to start in 10 minutes.”
“Can’t you DVR it?”
“%$&@#!”
…..then of course its:
“Hey dad, can you believe the game in how they came back and…….?”
“I’m only up to the 3rd quarter! &*^%^$#@”
Vikings win, Saints lose StarCaps appeal
Posted by Mike Florio on September 11, 2009 11:22 AM ET
A ruling was expected before the start of the 2009 football season. As to the teams involved, the expectations were accurate.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed in all respects the decision of District Judge Paul Magnuson in the so-called StarCaps case. (Thanks to Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer press for pointing out to us that the decision has been posted on the Eighth Circuit’s web site.)
The short answer to the obvious question of “What the hell does that mean?” is that Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams will not be suspended four games after testing positive in 2008 for a prescription diuretic that also is a banned substance, and that Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith will be suspended for testing positive for the same substance, which secretly had been added to an over-the-counter weight-loss supplement known as StarCaps.
Both Grant and Smith will play this week against the Lions, since the decision came after Tuesday. The suspensions, barring something incredibly unforeseen, will start next week.
There has been talk that the league might allow the Saints to implement the suspensions consecutively, so that they aren’t without both players for four games. Instead, they’d be missing one of them for eight games.
If Grant and Smith serve their suspensions concurrently, the delay will mean that, instead of missing the Lions game in Week One and being available to play against the Giants, the players will be on the field against Detroit but not able when the Giants come to town.
Also, they’d be suspended for the bye week, which lands a week before the Giants game.
Good !! ~ So lets play ball !!!
Tomb ~ Are you waiting for a post so YOU can be 600 ??….: )
600!!!!!!!!!!!
Don’t think the League can win on the Williams’ situation.
It will be hard the NFL to close the case. They will want the League rules to take precedence over state labor laws adn regulations. And that doesn’t appear to be a likely outcome
Shewww…I thought for sure that dang c.carterhof was going to weasel in on me again.
But I prevailed in the epic battle to be 600. It wasn’t easy, but I prevailed.
I’d like to thank everyone who helped me reach this milestone. I’d like to think of it as OUR milestone.
Thank you, thank you all.
Dang, Disco, hadn’t thought of those scenarios, thanks for the heads up.
Tomb = consumate team player
Coach, I dunno how you managed to survive without DVR up to this point. It boggles my mind. How do you review plays that look suspect? Plays that deserve another peek?
I don’t get it.
…and used the word “dang”. My efforts have NOT been in vain!!
I did, I did use the word “dang.”
Wow. I feel empty inside. Like some generic and innocuous blogger…striving to meet an agenda of mediocrity.
I need to go take a good hard look in the mirror.
I’ll be back.
Congrats Coach on the “Tivo Triumph” !!
Another machine falls to the superior intellect from a fellow commrade in arms !!…
YES I AM !!…
A member of the resistance !!!
I am nervous about this whole court case thing. What if more rules fall due to the standing judgement this will create? What will happed as the CBA expires?
I see this playing out 2 ways- either the Vikings will be the last team to ever win the NFL’s superbowl or they wont. Great insight, I know.
But seriously, if feels like we are winning a battle but losing the war. Williams will get to play but the NFL as a whole is being undermined.
Tomb… shake it off, happens to the best (and apparently worst) of us.
I think the NFL, more specifically, Roger Goodell, needs to be undermined. Dude is so full of himself, it sickens me. The NFL has gotten a bit of a god complex of late. I am thoroughly enjoying this whole thing.
Coach, here’s a rhyme for ya:
To HELL with GOODELL.
So, what are our demands? Maybe some emissary could go into the Faux AV and post them on Chip and Judd’s latest entry. Maybe we could get them to come on over and discuss the issues at hand.
What they have that we want: most reliable updates, great access into the organization
What we have they want: By far the most intelligent Viking bloggers around, loyalty, lots of hits for thier site
So, we just need a list of demands.
Might I suggest:
1-Change the blog format so that:
a-we can read all of the comments from one screen
b-there is no charge for live chats (that is such bs)
2-All parties listed on B.Grant’s roll call shall receive a cash sum of $40,000
Thoughts?
It’s funny, I tried to go to the new AV on a recon mission TWICE, and both times it locked up my computer here at work, and I had to reboot. I don’t know what that’s all about, but it’s fishy.
was good watchin’ some real football last night
9-11, sad day
lookin’ forward to a bitch-slappin’ at the dawg poundin’ ceremony Sunday!
Has our fragile friend gone over to the dark side?
Where’s Freds?
Smooter called Coach a weedhopper once. It made me laugh a little bit.
What do you think comrades? Are we winning the war? Or just a momentary battle? Funny, but I feel just as updated now as I did when C & J ran this thing. No offense intended.
Tomb, I probably used VHS a little longer than the average American, and mine died a while back. And I have found that if I need a replay, ESPN will show it about 50 times. They will not, however, replay an entire game. Maybe I had already had enough of seeing FB plays over and over and over and over in my life. Dunno. And sorry to hear that you aren’t proud of your new standards, and then your regression. (Hmm… then your computer froze up. Hmm….)
I am starting to fear the worst for Freds? Does anyone have any news at all? And Bones?
… as coach said, we’re at war, so use common sense.
http://womenshealthnews.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/422228506_98bd725053.jpg
Grrrr checking IN!! Have a good weekend fellas Gooooooooo Vikes~!
FYI, I do not want my weekend absence from the ONLY AV to be misconstrued. Although I will be “Physically Unable to Blog”, I will be with my comrades in spirit, and I know it will get lively on both sides of and during the game on Sunday. Let’s blow the numbers off this puppy this weekend! (What did I just say?)
A special thanks to the ladies who have raised the bar here for us once again, and nice work to everyone on rounding up our wayward bloggers. Keep that traffic cone handy, Tomb, and everyone behave yourselves on here, OK?
TOUCHDOWN VIKINGS!!!
… physically unable to blog - the PUB list? Yeah, I’m on that list, too. I’ve got a bad case of the Brit’s …
Well, someone took the energy out of the afternoon Chat today.
I know what’ll liven it up. Quick, someone pull my finger.
Judd still likes the new site. He didnt even mention anything about us not liking it.
UPDATED AND CORRECTED - 31 members in at least 17 states, and counting…
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy/BP -
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me -
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall -
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84,
do ya think he knows?
judd must be towin’ the bankrupt company line
Judd is most likely dillusional and in denial. What is the man to do? He must bow to his lords, and feign unity, yet know that he faces defeat due to an ill-advised decision made outside his control.
Its gut check time for Judd, no doubt. Your soul is worth more than this, my befuddled friend. WALK INTO SID’S OFFICE AND MAKE THIS THING RIGHT, JUDD!! JUST DO IT!
Meanwhile, we shall maintain the pursuit of 1,000 comments, and more if need be.
Cal. The question asked him to be honest. But his boss did jump in at the end so you could be right. I always felt they enjoyed the blog. There was also a poll question asking where everyone was.
I infiltrated the evil faux AV and was able to get away with the following info. Man I sure hope this hammy isn’t a lingering injury for BB.
Without a doubt, we would miss himm dearly.
From the evil faux blog;
(By the way, there was only 1 comment, hehehehehe.)
“Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian was limited for a third consecutive day of practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s regular-season opener at Cleveland. Berrian injured his hamstring in the Vikings’ first preseason game and did not play in any of the final three exhibitions.
Coach Brad Childress said today he could not say for sure if Berrian will be able to play against the Browns.
Linebacker Erin Henderson (calf) won’t play Sunday — he is listed as out and is expected to miss a month. Tight end Jim Kleinsasser (hand) took part in all of today’s practice and is listed as probable.
For Cleveland, Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers (foot) was limited for a third consecutive day of practice but is listed as probably. Only offensive lineman Rex Hadnot (knee) is listed as out for the Browns
Thanks to those who participated in the MOP today…clear winner, D, anything would have been OK except the political BS (sorry Coach) that we’ve seen for 8 years now. We’re Americans, we’ll forgive when penitence is offered, we’ll exact righteous vengeance when it isn’t…but we never wallow in our pity. We always remember the past, but are forever looking forward with hope and faith in each other. God bless this, the greatest–albeit imperfect–country this world has ever known and those who keep her safe! Have a great weekend everyone!
EXCELLENT news about the Williamses woot! The Peckers and Bares fans are crying in their koolaid.
The resistance seems to be gaining strength. Congrats to Tomb for being #600 although I don’t see why I couldn’t be #600 instead.
2 things we may need to discuss.
1. while I was reconning the filthy above ground fake blog, I saw one that only had 3 responses but they were all from our ranks. 1 was from Carter seeing if Judd wants to negotiate with us so that was good. But the other 2 were from Kenny who I have noticed has been posting there fairly often.
We cannot give aid or shelter to the enemy so I think we must have a policy on members posting above ground. We might want to form a tribunal or inquisition that Kenny must appear before to answer the charges against him. He might have to be punished somehow but we don’t want to turn this into Lord Of The Flies.
2. This has clearly become our blog so we need to start thinking about getting the ad revenue for ourselves. Like why should netflix be paying Strib instead of us when we’re doing all the work and they’re not contributing anything? With the ad revenue we could buy a mascot or perhaps jet packs for all of us that we could fly into meetings with.
These issues need to be discussed. REally good news about the Williamses tho.
Well said Mud
Whoever gets to be Poster #1000 should get a jetpack regardless.
Is this true that Judd hasn’t even mentioned us?? Like we don’t even exist anymore???
Home dont worry, when coach finds out about Kenny he will take the lead and probably really give it to him. c.carter did tell us here that he put that question over there.
I am amused that Judd asks where everyone is. Seek and ye shall find, my friend
As our own Coach Green put it…
They are where you think they are!
Yes, home, our UC’s (”Under Cover Agents” for those not familiar with covert activity) need to be more protective of their identity. I trust you can make Mr. Rogers…how shall I say it… “see the wisdom” of this policy.
Coach when did Judd ask where everyone is? did he sound like he missed us? And what are you gonna do about this kennyrogers situation? Can I be on the tribunal?
There’s no way Judd and Chip aren’t curious enough to be taking a peek at what is going on in here…and in all seriousness Judd and Chip, I have zero interest in that new AV. Not only is it annoying and not user friendly in any way, it locks my computer.
…I am a huge fan of THIS format and don’t intend on leaving HERE…if ever they shut down being able to post here, however, I’m gone-pecan to somewhere else entirely, as are most of us, I imagine.
I understand you probably had a lot of computer nerds working on the new site, and are likely quite protective of the new investment, with all it’s propensity for forcing the reader to make multiple clicks, which likely generates more revenue, which I understand, but you should also understand that the customer tends to dictate the product.
How’s that for a run on sentence?? Yeah baby!
You guys but what if its not Judd and Chip’s fault and they’re only following orders while secretly they’re on our side?
Home it was a poll question on the livechat.
Really they talked about us on livechat? And Judd didn’t miss us or anything? Wow, have to say I’m disappointed in ol Judd. If he’s not with us he’s against us. I may have to check out this livechat if its still online.
they know -
Judd Zulgad says:
September 7th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Good stuff, homeskillet.
I recall the good ol’ days when Judd and Chip used to answer our questions… *sigh* seems like last week.
I read the livechat and Judd continues to defy us. I think his boss is forcing him to though. Judd seemed like he was trying to put out a secret message to us but I was unable to decode it.
Strib hates the idea of submitting to our will, they’re hoping we just give up eventually. Or they may attack at any moment.
When I start thinking about Sunday my heart starts beating faster.
When I think about Salma Hayek’s rack, my heart starts beating faster.
Keep the faith, homeskillet. Someone asked me what I was laughing to myself about today. I said some guy on a blog said his dad’s name was kyle homeskillet. I think that is hilarious. I wrote a song. OK, I stole it. Maybe a little early though:
“This is the end, my friends.
It hurts to set you free,
But you’ll never follow me.
The end of laughter and soft lies.
The end of nights we tried to die.
This is the… end, my friends.”
Judd loves us, but Sid the puppet master is pulling the strings. Great news about the Williams Wall. thats 4 more wins baby!!
Inferno, your outakes on Coach’s DVD setup were hillarious. keep up the good show
Sid! I KNEW it!!!
What! Judd?Chip taking a peak in this room? Dang nabbit and all, now I gotta put my clothes back on. GEESH I thought we agreed to be free spirited.
Thanks alot for that tear jerking song Kenny. Might just as well throw myself off cliff right now. I know Britany Spears wont be there to catch me, more like it would be Mama Cass.
Evening losers. Good luck trying to win da North with another one of our castoffs. Pathetic.
Hmmmm a pucker fan. Guess I could rally the troops, but maybe I will just step on him, like the bug he is, right after I finish my smoke. Am not to concerned
Seems we won the division with Longwell & Sharper last year. What have the puckers done lately? Aron Rodgers? Donald Driver? Cant think of anbody notable on defense. Lets see, hmmmmmm Didn’t the puckers finish 3rd in a weak division? Crawl back to your mammas rectum, Pucker fan, you dont amuse me anymore.
This was a post on the blog upstairs
Helllllo?
Where are all the comments? Week 1 of the season and it’s scorching in here there are so many posts….
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i like to go thru and vote “no” on all the comments
Just kidding farside i know you guys will kick are collective arses into next week
How many Super bowls have the Queens won by the way?
give us a break, when Rodgers goes down in week 1 our season will be over. I may even jump ship and become a vikes fan
I even heard that favre want to go into the “Hall” as a viking
I’ve gotta run now, the Gravy Train just pulled up outside
talk about your schizphrenic packer fans “wow”
loved the brett farve commercial, he reminds me of my dad
Sep 13 - at Cleveland 12:00 PM win
Sep 20 - at Detroit 12:00 PM win
Sep 27 - vs.SanFrancisco12:00 win
Oct 5 - vs. Green Bay 7:30 PM big win
Oct 11 - at St. Louis 12:00 PM win
Oct 18 - vs. Baltimore 12:00 PM win
Oct 25 - at Pittsburgh 12:00 PM win
Nov 1 - at Green Bay 12:00 PM huge win
Open
Nov 15 - vs. Detroit 12:00 PM win
Nov 22 - vs. Seattle 12:00 PM win
Nov 29 - vs. Chicago 12:00 PM win
Dec 6 - at Arizona 3:15 PM win
Dec 13 - vs. Cincinnati 12:00 PM win
Dec 20 - at Carolina 7:20 PM loss
Dec 28 - at Chicago 7:30 PM loss
Jan 3 - vs. NY Giants 12:00 PM win
i change my pick to 14-2
i was number “666″ is that a good sign?
Cleveland DT Shaun Rogers vs. Minnesota C John Sullivan: Rogers is bigger and more experienced than Sullivan, who will make his first start as Matt Birk’s replacement at center. John, you’re allowed to use one lifeline
Minnesota QB Brett Favre: He aims for his fourth straight game against Cleveland with three or more touchdown passes.
So…. Does anyone else dislike the new blog? APP will still rush for 2k this year. With or without judd and chip. But I do miss feeling like I had an inside connection that would answer questions only true die yards can ask.
Go vikes!!!!
Hey, Two Smokes, long time no blog! I think everyone dislikes the new blog. “SOME” people (Crypt)have even gone so far as to vote “NO” on every comment as a form of rebellion (Crypt did). I don’t like to mention any names (it was Crypt), but I think that is hurtful.
What’s a die yard?
Crypt, you may have a point a bout Rogers, Pending, which Shaun shows up to play.
Ok Kenny spill the beans. Who was it that keeps voting NO on the comments. It will be just between the two of us, i promise.
Dont really think we are asking Chip and Judd to much. They can have the new Access if they want. Just think of us old timers in here, maybe throw us a bone now and then. And should the bone hit Skillet in the head, that would give us a new topic too.
OWWWWW!!!
I like the flying pig in the Ham’s sandwich shop ad at the top of the page.
You’re all drunnk every last one of you. some of you are high too.
The flying pig looks tasty.
Poor Skillet, an attraction to the flying pig, He must have caught that bone right between the eyes. Starrc10 offers this home therapy kit that should get you back to normal right soon. Godspeed Skillet, we need your intelectual insight to keep the resistance alive.
While the resistance sleeps Farside here keeps vigil over the camp. Such a serene sight. Kenny, tossing and turning, starrs10 & starrc10 tossing and turning{I think they are sleeping}. B Grant sleeping with his eyes open {or is he dead?} Tomb kicking his leg once in a while, hollering out GWEN! ABlondeViking snoring like a bear with asthma. Skillet asleep with a big wet spot on the sheets, {cuz Mudhenvike put Skillets hand in a bucket of water} Bleed is sleepwalking again {teddybear in one hand, and a blankie in the other} Gunslinger mummbling about there being a bear in the camp. Sleep well my friends, another day of war is soon upon us.
hey bud, add to your list that i`m from minnesota, the grand state of vikes football. i`m glad to see that vikes fans are found all over this great nation that we reside in and may this blog live on forever. yeah baby!
farside ~ You caught me this morning..
But I wasn’t sleep walking..And that was a “real” bear cub in my hand…I was working on a training session for
J Allen in the wee hours this morning while JA was still sleeping…(guess who’s blankie that was in my other hand ??) I left little pieces of fur and bear droppings in JA’s bedroom…So he would wake up with a scent bear in his room and his blankie nowhere to be found…
WOW !!…You should have seen Allen fly out of that room on the trail of that bear !!…(Thank goodness I was wearing scent block at the time)…Allen went flying through the woods felling trees in his path at speeds that would have made Paul Bunyan blush !!…Upon reaching the cage at trails end…He ripped open the steel cage with ease using tooth and nail !!…
Inside the cage he found his faithful blankie..And was happy once more…But what of the bear cub…
I know most were hoping the “bear cub” would be found in the cage when JA came upon it…But “no animals or blankies were harmed in this training session”…
The bear cub will be walked up and down the sideline by Vicktor our mascot when the Bears come to the metrodome…Where Cutler will be allowed to “pet” the bear cub…Thus getting the cubs (scent on him)…
It sure will be interesting when JA comes running out that tunnel…And he catches wind of scent of that bear cub on Cutler !!
Go Vikes !!!
Look at all of you, hungover and dehydrated and dressed in the same clothes you had on last night! Instead of manning your posts for the resistance! You should all be ashamed of yourselves! Especially you farside!
There is more to life than partying!!
Groundation probably.
When Coach gets here.
farside ~ If you happen to see me in a few days early in the morning with a blankie in one hand and (what looks like) a stuffed Lion cub ??…
Well lets say it won’t be the cub “Simba” from the “Lion King” !!….: )
Stafford ~ Welcome to Minnesota…
“Come over and pet the cute little kitty”….
hehehe….
Coach was going to be busy this weekend…But said he of course would be here in spirit…And get caught up as soon as possible when he can return…
He was hoping to see MANY posts yet this weekend though !!…To keep showing the strength and power of the resistance !!…
May the force be with you Coach also !!!
That’s spooky skillet.
As soon as I read your post about waking up in the same clothes, hungover, I quickly glanced around to see if there were some hidden cameras around here or something.
Here I sit at my computer, hungover, in the same clothes I had on last night. Spooky!
WHO will be the soon approaching 700 ??
I truly was blessed to be the very “first” to start this thread !!…
An honor I shall always hold in high esteem !!…
Go Resistance !!
Good Morning Resistance!! I see everyone is alive and hung over… good. Friday Night Lights can be fun.
All pumped for tomorrow. NFL Sunday Ticket all primed & ready to go. Gonna watch the Gophers in their stadium debut tonight against Air Force. Should be interesting how they handle the “Wing Nuts”. I read / hear that they are a formidable opponent…. but ain’t they all for the Gophers?? Ha, ha.
Keep up the great work guys. Love reading about the “Last Fight at the AV Corral”. It’s a hum dinger for sure! Waitin’ on Ol Sid to finally drop the guillotine. I do believe y’all have the record posts now.
I felt like i was being watched too
I have to keep an eye on the troops at all times Fran.
We thought the first post of the day should be to inform Vikings fans that the Packers already have moved ahead of them. At least when it comes to breakfast cereal.
That’s right. Vikings fans wanting a nice big green-and-gold box of Breakfast Blitz will have to drive all the way to Green Bay
actually they’re up 2-0 they also have the market cornered on Gravy
Just cause Coach isn’t here doesn’t mean everyone tit is allowed twat to start using bad words.
Also, I knnow everyone wants to be #700. However
maybe the machines are broken?
We should make a rule that
you can’t cheat
Kenny, thanks for not ratting me out(not)
Nowhere near the record posts 4Ever…a few times in the good ol’ days of 2007 we crested 1,000…in a day! But it’s not about records; it’s about wins…and we will win this battle. AV will make the changes we require: full scroll of comments, access to the next blog post without having to go back to the main page, etc.
Oh yeah…and I’m going to the game tomorrow…na, na, na, NA, na!
I mean, everyone should just make their normal posts and whoever happens to be the one to be the one to post on a 000 number wins. But you can’t go out of your way to be that person.
I’m not sure about having “rules” home ??
Did Judd and Chip follow the rules ??
Did they ask for a “vote” from their blog faithful before changing over to a new (bogus) format ??
But true enough…Maybe some guidelines should be in place the Big “1000″ that most surely lies ahead ??…
Maybe Mud can put up a post with options ??…What say MudHen ??
bleed, I just said that as a diversionary tactic for the way I cheated to be #700.
NOOOOO!!!!! I WASN’T #700!!!!!!!!
Yeah I was.
Yes you were skillet…with your “you can’t cheat” post oddly enough…well played.
I feel a little guilty now though. Dehydrated too.
Well, I’m shutting down the lodge for the winter. I’ll be draining the water system and cutting the generator in a couple minutes. I’ll be driving south for the next 6 hours, looking along the way for survivors. I’ll be in touch.
Fox has decided to air the Viking game up here, so I’ll be watching it in the comfort of my own home and not the bar down the road. So you need not watch over me tommorow skillet, I’ll be sober and hydrated (The wife is home.)
hahaha…Cheating is good…
It helps to confuse the Machines !!
They can only understand logic…
They won’t see much logic here this morning anyway ~ after a rough Friday night for most…: )
Fran ~ Take along an extra battery for the short wave radio..In case you are in need of assistance with AV survivors ??…
We wish you well on your perilous journey back to civilization !!
Go Vikes !!!
We are winning. I went above ground, counted and they had 36 post’s yesterday. We had 96.
But I am disappointed, we gotta do better.
Bleed, I’ll take all precautions;
AK-47- check
1911 .45 (Colt)- check
12 ga. pump-check
2-way radio- check
I’ll check in when I arrive.
So far, no known survivors here in Alaska.
Vilings 28
Browns 13
2009 record; 11-5
On to Cleveland. Dear Vikes: Don’t touch anything. Wash your hands. Staph infections are not your friend. Wash.Rinse.Repeat.
Report: Tarvaris to backup Favre Sunday
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 12, 2009 2:34 PM ET
Saturday is usually the quietest day of the NFL news week. Game preparations are mostly done, and the league takes a quick breather before the insanity on Sundays.
That little preamble will serve as a warning that this post may have the most exciting breaking news of the day: The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Tarvaris Jackson will get the call Sunday as Brett Favre’s primary backup over Sage Rosenfels.
The decision supports those around the Vikings that have said all along that Brad Childress has a soft spot for “his guy” and that T-Jack would have wound up the starter if Favre didn’t decide to show up.
Childress says that the backup designation could change on a week-to-week basis, but you wonder if that is just a way to keep Jackson and Rosenfels mentally sharp and fighting a battle that was expected to carry more importance.
Of course, it will matter plenty if Favre isn’t able to play 16 games for the first time in 17 seasons
ccarter ~ Leave it to a Bears fan they can’t even spell “fat” right !!…
Its the ~ PHAT WILLIAMS BOYS !!!
Bears fans can’t get anything right ??
GO VIKES !!!
Vikes make Favre a captain
Posted by Mike Florio on September 12, 2009 9:09 AM ET
So now we have to figure out whether the title of “Captain” is better than the label of “Lord.”
That’s because the Vikings have included quarterback Brett Favre among their captains for the 2009 season.
Per the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Favre and Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson are the offensive captains. LInebacker E.J. Henderson and defensive tackle Kevin Williams are the defensive captains. For the special teams, the captain is kicker Ryan Longwell plus one player chosen each week.
It’s possible that Favre’s recent air-clearing speech made the difference.
Or maybe it was the fact that coach Brad Childress counted the votes.
Either way, he’ll now officially be know in these parts as “Lord Captain Favre, survivor of partially torn biceps tendon, partially torn rotator cuff, cracked rib, sore ankles, swine flu, polio, and/or lupus.”
We hope he can fit it on a business card
Bleed- Bears fans cant get anything right, and neither can thier groundskeepers!
http://deadspin.com/5357231/bears-begin-the-season-with-five+yard-penalty
And wtf, keep the updates comin. They love to bash old Bart over on pft.
Heard about this from Comman Man - sounds very good . . .
… skillet, I saw you were up late last night, and I think you’re right - some of the others may have been drunk or high, so just a reminder to be careful out there: http://www.zazzle.com/restored_juke_joint_sniper_wwii_health_poster-228066680086265768
gotta admire you people for standing your ground. there should be more humans like you in this world, it would certainly be a better place. can`t wait for sunday, my body is twitching in anticipation and my skol beer stien is frothing at the top waiting for another season.
ccarter ~ That big C was perfect spot for the Bears fans !!..They have always been a little off anyway…
And a little bit C~nile !!…: )
Good pastes today CC !!
Go Vikes !!
The strange things we will see on Sunday: Pre-snap reads. Audibles. Screen passes. Just sayin . . I can’t wait.
I AM IN!! Sorry so late, but better late than never.
Farside: A bear with asthma? That’s pretty good! I’ll tell Papa Bear since you were obviously listening to him!
Everybody Countin’ Down to Kickoff!??!
Go Vikes!
RandomThoughtsGuy, EXACTLY, they just race around getting drunk and high and hooking up with “loose” women probably and no matter how much I warn them they never listen! I may have to order some of those t-shirts to remind them to be more careful. Did you see the eyes on that loose woman?? Good God!
wtf -
(Either way, he’ll now officially be know in these parts as “Lord Captain Favre, survivor of partially torn biceps tendon, partially torn rotator cuff, cracked rib, sore ankles, swine flu, polio, and/or lupus.”)
don’t forget, BF also survived Green Bay, Wisc. for all those years, and escaped intact!
boy, just 3 more pre-season games left
BBWWHHAAHHAAAHAGHAKHAHAGAAHHCKKKK!!
briano nice post! I can’t even imagine what all that will look like on a Childress team.
And Chili will probably come riding in on that flying pig.
Break out that Floyd cd ’cause you will see pigs on the wing . . .
Brett to Chilly: “Look Chilly, can we save that 3 yard out to Tahi ’till the 4th quarter?”
Willaims Wall should be sidelined
Posted on: September 11, 2009 5:50 pm
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The Minnesota Vikings will have defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams Sunday against Cleveland, and probably will have them the entire season.
The New Orleans Saints will not have defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant the first four games.
All four men were expected to be suspended for the first four games of the season, but Williams and Williams were given a reprieve when a Minnesota circuit court ruled they would be eligible to play because of Minnesota laws on drug testing that overrde the CBA rules on testing.
Louisiana doesn’t have those laws, so Smith and Grant won’t play the first four games for using a banned diuretic, the same substance used by both of the Williamses.
That isn’t right.
There is no way there should be a difference. If the Vikings players play, Grant and Smith should play. If they can’t, the two Vikings can’t.
It’s called competitive imbalance.
Balance is the NFL way.
This isn’t that. EVen the diehard Vikings fans have to know that it just isn’t fair.
Of course come Sunday that will matter little — if at all.
PRISCO is the biggest viking hater. I hate him!!!!!!
A couple quick notes….
Chili is keeping the bread even though his wife hates it…
I hope AD breaks OJ’s record sunday. The opening day rushing record is 250 yards by OJ i think 1974…
The other night when all the reports were saying Berriman was wearing Wades number, I saw a video of him comming out to practice that day. Berriman was wearing his own number 87, but had Wades number on a tshirt under his jersey. Berriman was also running really well.
Berriman listed his jersey as he ran by reporters quickly to show Wades tshirt. I think the reporters were trying to make this a bigger deal than it was.
Kenny has been commenting on that icky blog. then he is calling out Crypt, hmmm.
I went on a secrect dark mission trying to blow it up around 3am this morning, but couldn’t find the self destruct button.
Scoring update
The ONLY AV-60
Faux AV-14
From today, that is.
now its
us-62
them-14
I know WTF does the PFT posts, but thought I’d pass this along anyway . .
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/12/james-davis-involved-in-car-accident/
the good courageous blog-63
the horrible filthy blog-14
Full disclosure - I posted this on the filthy blog a little while ago. Anybody have any idea where everybodys going after they shut this thing down? Or are they o.k. having a ghost in the machine?
vacant
Wow guys! The change you guys made to AV really cleared out the place . . .It’s like a freakin ghost town.
posted by brian2095 on Sep 12, 09 at 5:33 pm |
lol
judd and chip need to show this to there bosses and tell them to go back to the old format so they can get us all back and we can get our updates again. i like being able to talk to all you guys but i miss the updates, man what a downer they had to change right before the season.
the MAN is a twat!
brian it’s okay to post on the filthy blog to demoralize the enemy. I don’t think they’ll shut us down cause they get so much traffic from us but if they do Coach said we could meet at his place, he’s gonna post his adress on Monday.
Pvt Farside checking in. Sorry folks cant always be around when the fun is happening. work becons ya know. Am rpoud to be a memeber of the resistance. If push comes to shots, I will be eternally grateful to Williams Wall and Ccarterhof for taking a bullet for me. BTW I did fend of a puker fan all bys myselfs I did. it did occur around 9:30 last night. just so ya know I can be vicious when I havent had sex in more than 12 hrs. Just a word of caution is all. Am off to son’s football game {High School}.
Will forever mind my manors ABlondeViking. Dont want Papa Bear using me as a roll of Charmin for offending the missus. Carry on Troops! Fight On Comrades and all that stuff.
Hey Wall if some big breaking Vikings news comes along somebody will post it here.
Hey I was 750.
Later p.press has been scooping, Judd and Chip, by a hour or more, on almost every major story.
Hey I was 750.
Latetly p.press has been scooping, Judd and Chip, by a hour or more, on almost every major story.
PRT rankings for vikes….
Preseason power rankings: No. 7
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 12, 2009 7:16 PM ET
The Vikings already proved they can win the NFC North without much help from their quarterback. The signing of Brett Favre is all about winning a championship.
The question that the Vikings season hinges on, then, is whether Favre is really that much of an upgrade at quarterback? (Especially after missing the entire offseason.)
Favre’s play with the Jets was slightly above average for most of last season, and sub T-Jacksonian down the stretch.
Forget the “schism.” Let’s see Favre prove he’s not Just Another Guy at quarterback in a division with two young guns that are superior — Jay Cutler and Aaron Rodgers.
The North is undoubtedly an improved division this year, but the Vikings are the favorites because of their line play. Steve Hutchinson and the boys will plow open holes for the best pure running back in football — Adrian Peterson. (Second-round pick, right tackle Phil Loadholt, might live up to his awesome name.)
The line will also keep Favre clean, as long as he doesn’t throw any more crackback blocks.
The receiver group isn’t inspiring, but it’s better than it has been in Minnesota since early in the Mike Tice years. Bernard Berrian is a quality starter, rookie Percy Harvin could be special, and the Vikings felt good enough about Sidney Rice to release Bobby Wade.
On defense, the ageless Pat Williams and buddy Kevin Williams form the best run-stopping duo in football and won’t miss any games to suspension. They make life much easier on pass-rushing demon Jared Allen, and underrated linebackers Chad Greenway and EJ Henderson.
The secondary is mediocre after Antoine Winfield, but oppositing quarterbacks don’t usually get much time to survey the field against the Vikings.
Go through the roster, and you realize that Favre is just a small piece to a rugged collection of talent.
It’s up to him and coach Brad Childress not to screw things up too badly.
Key Player: Pat Williams. We already talked about Favre enough. This is the Williams that is the key to the defense. And his always excellent play makes it easy to forget that Pat is turning 37 years old. He has to slow down eventually, right?
Rookie to watch: Harvin. The Vikings added another threat that can make plays on his own. Which is good, since Childress’ offense tends to lack imagination.
Best veteran acquisition: Greg Lewis. Favre. That doesn’t mean he will be worth the trouble.
Key Game: Week Eight, at Green Bay. Minnesota’s early schedule is very favorable, but they face the Ravens and Steelers before Favre’s return to Lambeau
PFT’s Power Rankings:
6. Indianapolis Colts
7. Minnesota Vikings
8. Baltimore Ravens
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. Green Bay Packers
11. Dallas Cowboys
12. New Orleans Saints
13. Atlanta Falcons
14. Chicago Bears
15. Carolina Panthers
16. Arizona Cardinals
17. Miami Dolphins
18. Houston Texans
19. Jacksonville Jaguars
20. Cincinnati Bengals
21. Buffalo Bills
22. Washington Redskins
23. New York Jets
24. Seattle Seahawks
25. San Francisco 49ers
26. Denver Broncos
27. Kansas City Chiefs
28. Cleveland Browns
29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
30. Oakland Raiders
31. St. Louis Rams
32. Detroit Lions
Can you guys imagine what it would be like if this thread were in the new, evil format?? There would be a thousand pages to click through and your computer would probably overheat and explode from the exertion…
On a lighter note: Was in Omaha today and for some reason they are getting local Minnesota broadcasts regarding the Vikings. On one show they spoke with Jared Allen about being a regular on a radio show. While on it this week, he coined a new nickname for Favre….
…Allen was asked if Favre would be growing out the mullet, Allen said “i don’t know I’ll have to talk to him about it. He’d look like a silver fox, wouldn’t he?” Allen then proceeded to insist that this be Favre’s new nickname.
So, here’s hopin’ Silver Fox is sly enough this Sunday…
Link to the show podcast with Allen:
Ooops, I mean “Here’s hopin’ THE Silver Fox is sly enough…”
Well, I guess its me and the wife holding things down this evening.
3 Matchups to watch tomorrow:
Jared Allen V Joe Thomas
Sully&Herrera V Shaun Rogers
Joshua Cribbs V Special Teams
Points to ponder:
Jared Allen says he got a sack on Joe during the pro bowl, but that doesn’t count since they were going half speed… buuuuut, if you do the math and double both of their speeds, he should still do well, according to Jared.
Which Shaun Rogers will show up? Field Goal blocking, double team drawing, run stuffing Shaun Rogers? Or the lazy man with the poor work ethic? Can the rook handle either one? How good is Herrera? Above average at best?
Vikes Special teams looked GREAT in the pre-season, flying around making tackles. Helped greatly by a very strong set up backup LBs and what appears to be a blind fear of signing anyone who is NOT a solid special teams player. Just keep in mind Josh Cribbs is the real deal, a pro-bowl returner.
Stay tuned Vikes fans, same blog time, same blog resistance… er channel, looking forward to a hearty conversation during the game tomorrow!
… of backup LB’s, not up backup LB’s
Gambler,
The die yards are die hards spelled on an iPod with the damn auto-spell going on. I didn’t proofread well enough. And I’m on this site every day of the year, even during offseason. I miss the real av especially because it doesn’t load well on my phone.
Vikes-31
Browns-10
Adp-140 yds rushing
Favre-1 crack back
Brocato on PFT picks Vikings to win the superbowl!!!
Good stuff starr, or starr’s. Well…good stuff the both of ya’s. Here’s hoping the lazy S.Rogers is in the house tomorrow. Isnt he coming off some sort of injury? I would say Herrera is very above average, alawys thought he was under rated. And yes Cribbs is good, real good. Hey starrses, do you guys remember this game vs Cleveland, I sure do-
Seems I didnt miss to much. As a diehard Vikes fan, I will not bite on the Vikes winning the SuperBowl, until they actually do. Been there 4 times, favored twice. Seems there is a curse from the Gods against the Norsemen. Would think Thor would have put in a good word for us back then. Oh well. perhaps 5th times a charm. Hate sounding nostalgic, but can you all imagine what the real Bud Grant would have done with this team we have. Heck old ‘Stone Face’ probably would have had a twinkle in his eye. Hypothetically speaking, could you all imagine {again} if we could lip this team through a time warp, back to say 1975. 300lb linemen on both sides. AD in the backfield. The looks on the faces of Pittsburg or Dallas, as we came out of the tunnel would have been truley truely priceless.
I’ve search many sites looking for Vikings rankings. Vikes have been anywhere from 1 to 28. I actually like it when they don’t pick the vikes. Hoping it rallies the troops.
One thing I noticed on the gambling sites, most of the time Vikes are 1st to 4th.
I’ve search many sites looking for Vikings rankings. Vikes have been anywhere from 1 to 28. I actually like it when they don’t pick the vikes. Hoping it rallies the troops.
One thing I noticed on the vegas type sites, most of the time Vikes are 1st to 4th.
I guess i’m here all alone, holding up the fort.
Only 34 more posts to 800.
33. Sweet Dreams Vikes Fans!! Meet y’all here tomorrow!
You are all a bunch of fart faces. Your team will lose tomorrow. The Packers will win. Deal with it losers. How does it feel to lose for so many years. Does it hurt? Do you eventually become numb to it? I am curious.
if you are searching for the definition of a loser, read the 11:54 p.m. post
Go Vikings!!!!!! ……….. Win!!!!!
Ole, I apologize for being such a twat.
its been 24 hours since my last gravy fix
my body is starting to detox and i’m a little on edge
Right, Ole. Couldn’t figure out what fudge face was talking about, so I looked at last year’s standings. It said Minnesota 10-6 and Green Bay 6-10. I guess we wouldn’t know what it feels like to lose. Not TEN times, anyway. I mean TEN losses ! ! ! That’s pathetic ! ! ! How bad can you be to lose TEN times in ONE season? You have to be pathetic ! ! ! That HAS to be hard to deal with ! ! !
i’m thinikin of blowin the butcher for some primo giblets
Whats wrong with Jar Jar?
Stop being such a twat and abusing your body so much. Stop being a Pucker fan too. Drunky.
who Jar jar?
but they wont let me in the packer blogs dammit
You are Jar jar.
Nobody made you be a Packer fan Jar Jar. You should be with your own kind.
Poor confused packer boy
what exactly are browns? just a color? or are they the stains Packer boys underwear?
He’s a Packer fan so he’s probably a murgatroyd too.
That kid keeps lurking around here, I don’t trust him.
and i still want to know what a packer is?
packer fans are such easy prey though, they’re all overweight gravy eaters with tiny weenies
He seems to scare really easily too. If he comes back I’ll make him tell us how he found this place.
I like jim Miller-ex bears qb on sirious radio. he picks the vikes over the bears and doesnt buy into any of the PRESEASON hype that packers have an improved defense
well skillet, you better get some rest, i’ll take over the night shift
There is WAY too much Packerr hype, its become the cool pick to make just because they only 6 games and people think it takes more balls to pick them than us. Their defense will be better but they’re gonna blitz all the time get burned alot too.
tomorrows gameday and you need to be at full strentgh
that “guy” has been banned on AV multiple times, even more than Byster
Go Vikings!!!! ….. Kick their Okoles!!!!
they basically have the same personnel that won 6 games
Okay Crypt don’t let everyone get all drunk and high tonight.
Radji is pretty good though
They’re better than the Bares and they’ve got nice skill players but their lines suck.
but they have zero depth
agree
He is a beast. I don’t think he’s playing tomorrow though.
crap
I was #800!!!
Later Crypt.
803!
thats why i said crap
dang it
ok, see you at 900 nite all
Go Vikes! If I were Mangina, I would blitz all the time. Screen pass this. Pre-snap read this. Maybe a little (gasp!) audible.
Get ready ’cause we’re comin’ we’re comin’ . . .
IALTO . . .
I could see exactly what Crypt was up to. Even before he said I should get some rest and he’d take over the nightshift I knew he had his eye on #800. I let him make his move at 1:33 and just drafted off him then I swooped in just barely in time. He was good though.
Okay resistance peeps.
Desco is on his way to Cleveland to meet up with Mudhen and fight the good fight.
SKOL VIKES!
What? Stuck here with another serving of Beano29 and weiners again.
And I heard they’re eating filet tonight over there at Access Viking main site.
Just sayin’
I’ll cook up some fresh Spam for ya Lost
Go Vikings!!!!…..Win!!!!!
Go Mudhen and Desco!!!!! ….. survive!!!!
Check this one out…
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10037518/Picks-and-predictions-for-the-2009-NFL-season
Idiot has Vikings 7 and 9 Because we downgraded to Favre.
These sports analysts are alot like weather forcasters. They would be atleast 50% right if they did their predictions from the day before, rather than what lies ahead
I love the smell of football in the morning
Farside: I agree with you. I will let you know what happens when I play the Vikings @ Browns on Madden 10 this morning… It will definitely be more accurate than those morons…
Browns take the first handoff to the house.
Controls are all jacked up. Nevermind what you have read above….
So far, I have learned, we will be in bad shape if we start the game throwing.
7-7 end of the first qtr. AP for 40 yds and a TD. Quinn completed one deep.
Starrc, let the missus run the controls. A woman’s ways are so mysterious…much like Chilly’s
btw, Good Morning Starrc. Came from the new AV rooms. It is much like a ghost town, I got the chills.
14-7 Vikes at the half. AP punched another one in.
morning farside! Get any sleep the night before the opener? I kept trying to tell myself that I wasn’t having trouble sleeping because of a football game, but that may have been what was going on…
slept like a baby. Have confidence in this years team. Havent felt this good bout the Vikes in a long time. Win-Win situation. If we bomb, then we get a new real coach. If we win, then Rock On! Vikes!
21-3 Vikes at half time…Favre with a deep bomb to Rice for a TD…AP on a 25 yd run TD and 60 yds in the first half…And the defense takes on to the house…
Lets play some football !!!
I couldn’t sleep either. Although my post will say 8:44, it’s really 5:44 here in the far North.
Go Vikes!
By the way Far, I slept like a baby too;
Cried myself to sleep, wet the bed and woke up screaming.
Bleed, you playing Madden? Or do you have a direct link to the actual game & the rest of us will be watching the tape delayed version at noon?
28 to 7 is the final- fitting score since AP was 21 of those points.
Favre-15 of 25, 116.2 Rating, 225 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
ADP -107 yds on 19 tries for 5.6 ypc and 2 TD, 3 broken tackles and a long of 25 yds
Could Be Fran, that when the wifey changed yuo diapers she accidentaly stuck ya with the safety pin. I hate it when that happens to me
bleed just knows, I have a feeling.
Wow, “AP was 14 of those points”, for those checking up on me.
It felt great hitting Shiancoe on that seam route up the field. I hope Farva beans, I mean THE Silver Fox thinks so too.
Haha, I am watching the Strib video discussing the game. They have picked the same three talking points ( I swear I didn’t cheat!) that I had last night. Man, I am informed!
Game time, 2 hours 48 minutes away!
Last post for awhile…
farside ~ No direct link..
But I did polish up my crystal ball…And came up with a few preditions from there…: )
Wow !! ~ Its finally game day !!
GO VIKINGS !!!
Big test today for special teams . . .
ARE WE READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL HERE ON SUNDAY MORN. CLEVELAND AND THE VIKINGS BETTER THAN WATCHING PORN. THE VIKES WILL LEAVE SOME BROWN STAINS ON THE STADIUM FLOOR. WERE GOING TO KICK THE POOP RIGHT OUT OF THERE BROWN UNIFORMS.
ARE WE READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL.
(sung in the monday night football fashion)
Time to watch “Boomer and the Boys” !!
Go Vikes !!!
LT is a great half-back. He had a great interview with Marshal Faulk. LT didn’t like that AP said he was “not a great downhill runner”, he claims that how he “earned his hay” in the beginning.
I love LT and think that he does have tools AP does not have, but you have never seen a “downhill runner” like AP.
Inactives include Jaymar Johnson,Asher Allen & Greg Lewis(gasp!). Berrian starting. According to PA . .
YAHOO!!! Sunday work and obligations are done….food and drinks are ready!
Let’s go VIKES!!!! I hope we’re blogging happy today…
THIS IS ITTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!
Favre in purple, still plenty weird to me. . .
LET’S GET IT ON!!
GOOO VIIIKINGS!!!!!!!
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
Held to a FG, not bad given the field position.
Agreed, Fran, I am okay with that. Although the shutout I predicted just went down the tubes.
Not necessarily a bad call on kickoff.
Remember, special teams were a disaster last year. Give them an Opening Day profile.
We ended up giving up 3 pts. Could be the difference in the game. But at this stage I think it was a reasonable strategy.
Farwell: a man among boys.
We need a three and out….
…or a turn over
Or a timely turnover for a touchdown. T cubed.
But I guess we’ll take 3 and hope for a defensive take away.
Loving the defense. That stunt from KW was fantastic. I covet Joe Thomas, he makes Mount McKinnie look terrible.
SWEET!!!
ALL DAY!!
We are such a fast team this year, Harvin and Reynaud look awesome and the D is rock solid. What a difference in STs huh??
I know Cleveland is crappy but if we stay healthy this is a top 3 defense.
Skillet, agreed, ST looks fantastic! Whats Klink challenging? a fumble? Who was that making the weak-a$$ tackle?
Think Cedric should have forced that run back to the inside? Decent block by the Cleveland WR…
C’mon Ced… you better hope Edwards walked himself out of bounds. He is having a semi-rough game so far.
Terrible challenge.
correctomundo starrc, GREAT challenge!
Problem we’ve talked about on Offense is Viking horrible blitz pickup.
Obviously, Favre no better in recognizing blitz package. Corner and safety blitzes are disrupted. Favre has to see these and make Brown pay the price.
Let’s see if we get half time adjustment
Fran: Thank you, crow never tasted so good!
Lost Viking: What odds are there a noticeable adjustment will be made? I say 1 in 10.
McKinnie still can’t pass block. I can’t believe we gave up another ST TD.
Its weird to see a team call so many run plays against us.
either that or how long will it be until Favre says screw it and starts calling his own plays in the huddle?
Rice had both feet in, how is that not a challenge???
Rice is gonna be Favre’s favorite WR and our best WR this year.
ok that WAS a TD to Rice, his foot was in. Good thing we still got the 6 w/ AD
home, we are out of challenges since Chili used 2 in the 1st half. The one DID save 4 points though
Man, this is WAY to close of a game, considering the opposition.
Geez, we sure have a leaky O-line.
Rogers is eating up our center.
Woooot!!!
Favre to Harvin. Going to hearing that ALOT all season.
Go percy!!!!!
YESSSSSS!!!!!
Agreed that this game should not be this close.
2 dropped balls??
Where the heck is Jared Allen??
Oh well, thanks Quinn.
all day
Watcha gonna do when Ap runs wild on you! woooooohooooooo
Ray Ray!
Where’s Allen you ask?
Look under Joe Thomas, the LT.
Wished we had a LT. . .
We have some work to do tho. And Cleveland does suck. God it feels good tho.
But this lays out perfect, 3 soft teams to open against while Brett gets in sync. And we’re healthy too.
Healthy accept for the IV they gave Peterson at half time…
yeah that was weird huh?
Now if the Bares can just beat the Packrats tonight…
Anyone hear what happend to sapp?
But still…
He looked like he was really hurting.
Asher Allen looked good in camp tho.
All in all…
a very nice…
VICTORY!!
VICTORY!!
A very sick, throwing up) AD 180 3 tds, what a stud.
They said Sapp was sick like AD.
WOOO!! #900!!!!
Damm swine flu!!!
I call illegal double post on homeskillet. Therefore, # 900 goes to wtf.
thanks carter.
Mcnabb has broken ribs.
The double post was an accident c.c. I swear it will never happen again.
If we had instant replay you could see it was an accidental double post. Plus wtf tried to interfere with me and distract me. It should just be a noncall.
I just heard Sapp was playing at the end of the game.
Like the fumble non fumble in the game.
Too bad the refs blew the call on Rice, that was a nice catch and he had both feet in.
Accidental? While accidental double post’s are still technically actual post’s, at such a critcal point in the contest it would appear to be intentional.
Refs hosed us.
Zigi needs to call goodell and tell him, hey buddy so what if won the starcaps case. Quit telling your refs to hose us.
c.c I know it LOOKS like it was intentional but what happened was I was so distracted by wtf intentionally interfering with me that I must have accidentally touched submit a second time without even realizing it. wtf will stop at nothing to be a milestone poster. He even threatened me and warned me not to be #900.
what a great 3rd qtr
i’d like to know what happened in the locker room at the half. heard Bienemy got on the RBs
AD is awesome
nice 2nd half and win
two more softies to go
As a milestone poster myself, (see post #500) to be bumped out by a double post would’ve been a terrible injustice. I cant help but side with wtf on this.
Its gonna be insane when we get close to 1000. Everyone will be pushing and shoving, some people will probably get hurt.
…trouble….posting…..here…
…..the…..censors….have….me…
I would have had 800 but AV ate a bad word i accidently typed-well played skillet
Do you guys see a number with each post? I don’t.
just know skillet i will be lurking in the shadows all night -plus you must be exhausted after a long weekend
The number is up at the top, right before the first comment, Fran.
What did you think of the game? A decent team would probably have kicked our a$$.
How do you start a game with an onside kick? I don’t care if you get the kick. WTF?!! 2nd half adjustments were good but if it wasn’t for AP we might have had a problem here . . .
yes Fran you were number 922 congratulations
with bf comin in late, it’s good we’ve got these three first games with doormats
Farve said he was really impressed with the offensive line-(scratches head)
rushing wise yes, but it seemd like passing wise could use a little work
Hey, hey, HEY!…. What the…..?
This is about the TEAM, men. Not individual milestones. When an individual starts focusing on his own personal achievements, he (she) begins to lose focus of the team goal. We can’t afford that at this stage. If Judas and Benedict perceive that our number of posts is bogus, we don’t accomplish what we want. Let post #1000 fall where it may, we have an opening game to dissect and discuss.
Right?!
Good job Vikes. 1-0 despite much that needs work. Good start!
Kenny- its the “viking way” to play up and down to our competition. The nice thing is that when you have dominating people up front you can get away with it sometimes
Reynaud had some nice returns, he could have a big year
I agree Coach. It would be sweet to be #800, 900 & 1000 tho. I deserve it too after all the training I’ve done and all the sacrifices.
homeskillet,
if i knew when your birthday was, i’d get you a life
Thanks for the number info, crypt and Kenny.
I sure was a bit relieved to see us step it up in 2nd half. I found my self going “uh-oh” towards the end of the first qtr. But we still got AD and that guy just gets stronger as the game goes on and just keeps pounding them.
Favre looked like he really settled down in the 2nd half and got into a pretty good rhythm with Harvin.
The guy was 14/21 with at least 2 drops.
I think we’re going to be a VERY good team this year.
Mangini didn’t have much of a chance against superior Viking team. Decision to get away from effective running strategy cost Brown any chance of staying in the game.
Vike did make 2nd half offensive adjustment to counter Brown blitzing. Nice passing to Shiancoe and couple of screen setups.
T-Jax a better QB than Quinn so far; intercept and fumble were rookie mistakes. Harvin outplayed Braylon Edwards by a mile.
On D game balls to K. Williams, Madieu Williams and E.J.
It looked to me like we just used Berrian as a decoy today.
he sure couldn’t get any separation from anyone and didn’t have any receptions. Sure hope that hammy heals.
It already looks like Favre is in sync with Harvin and Shiancoe. Rice too.
Can you imagine the potency of this offense if all 4 receivers and AD are all clicking at the same time?
We got good FB and TE’s too (That drop by ‘Sauce was painfull to watch.)
Yep, if Favres health holds up, we’re going to be a VERY good team.
I’m stoked!
CalVkg, if I knew when your birthday was I’d get you a really annoying bird.
Finally had to turn the volume off by the 4th quarter. Billick was quite observant and interesting.
Who was the other Fox idiot? He was just blabbing about Favre this and Favre that. And it constantly how old Favre was in relation to other players. Worse than Tiger, Tiger, Tiger. Another reason for Rosenfels
Brett Farve this Brett Farve that . . .
I for one feel more confident with the silver fox running the show. we would have lost this game last year
I think when we get to 999 we should step aside and let coach be 1000 in honor of his great leadership
Mudhen and I survived, but our parachute was confiscated at the gate.
Was hotter than Hades and I got a little sunburnt, but a pretty good second half!
The machines are displeased tonight..Won’t ….let…me..post …either ????…
Faith Hill singing before the Sunday night kick off…
HOT !!!
Good idea crypt. You guys just sit on your hands when 1000 rolls around, I’ll keep watch.
heheheheheheheheh. . . . .
Thats a fine idea Fran, I’ll volunteer to keep you company. Not good to be alone out here, the machines could come at anytime.
I asked myself before the kickoff of Da Bears and GB…who do I root for????? I picked da Bears!!! Too bad they both can’t lose!
Good weekend thus far..Gophers win, Vikes win… and I got laid too….. TWICE!!
Oh yea… and AV IS STILL ALIVE!!!
I agree with Crypt, lets just let 1000 stay open for awhile.
Good to see coach back.
cc, I can handle the situation. Just go rest, you need some.
If the Coach isn’t around at 1000, I’ll wake you up and we’ll discuss what to do.
I’ll take it from here.
Yeah, too early in the season to root for a team to win or lose in this game, either could be on our tails later in the year. Not a fan of Faith Hill singing ala HW Jr., either. Hello—, we’re not sittin’ here all day waitin’ for Sunday night. We been watchin’ football ALL DAY already! That’s a biff in my book. Get something original.
Haven’t replayed the whole game yet, (DVR baby!) but I have some questions…
1. Did Chili really use up both reviews so we couldn’t challenge the Rice catch early in the third? Seriously, can we hire someone to do that for Chili? He just doesn’t get it! Got a feeling I’m not gonna like what I see him challenge.
2. Did Jared more or less meet his match today? Looked like he was gettin’ handled.
3. What got into McKinnie? I give him his due, he looked good today…, actually moved some.
4. Is Berrian gonna heal anytime soon? This is gettin’ serious folks, we need he and Favre to get some work in together.
5. For those of you fortunate enough to have seen Chuck Foreman in his prime, doesn’t AP look just like him when he makes those hesitation jukes and guys grab air. If we can start throwing him the ball a little more… that will be nice! And I like it when AP just goes ahead and realizes he needs to pound for 6 yards. Doesn’t have to try to break every play.
Pretty good OL play from what I have seen so far. Not sure what level our competition was at, we’ll see.
I’ve been gone a while. Been out protecting the West Coast for us. Haven’t had a chance to catch up yet.
I just wanted to post that the 2nd half of todays game is what this team is all about. AP is absolutely the sickest running back I’ve ever seen, and I was at the Metrodome when Barry Sanders rattled off about 230 against my favorite team.
1. Chilli challenged 2X won one
2. Joe Thomas HANDLED JA all day today
3. Not in the first half…
4. You betcha. No need to get him out too soon. You know how hammy’s can be.
5. The Vikes stunk in the first half. Had a funk going. 2nd Half though… WE DOMINATED!!!!
Crypt says:
September 13th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I for one feel more confident with the silver fox running the show. we would have lost this game last year.
Ya really think so, Crypt, cuz I’m not sure I agree (about today)? Favre looks good, I admit, but wasn’t so convinced that TJack wouldn’t have done some good things vs. this defense as well. I AM NOT SAYIN’ TJACK IS AS GOOD AS FAVRE…, just saying that I didn’t see he made that much of a difference today. If he keeps progressing and gettin’ in sync with our guys, though, I’m sure he will in some future games.
Like some have said, this was the Browns, and they did not look good. And the Lions came as close to beating us as anybody during their 0-fer season last year, so we gotta be good to go.
Thanks 4, and, uh, congratulation on your…(ahem)…, good weekend.
This challenge thing bothers me…, what do you guys think? Not sure guys like Chilli know why we have this system in. It’s not to see if some 7 yard out was in bounds or not, or to challenge the spot of a punt out of bounds or whether a screen pass was caught or not. Save it for when a play might decide the game, for the love of purple!
Well, it looks like Da Bears are still Da Bears so far. INT to a d-Lineman on 3rd and goal. Yup, that’s the Bears alright.
Coach, I just couldn’t read the rest of your posts after your disparaging remarks about Faith Hill and Hank Jr.
I had you figured for a pretty sensible guy.
You’re kidding, right?
Rogers down for safety.
Don’t like the challenge thing? You mean you didn’t like Chili challenging a TD and working that into only a FG when the game was close? First game for the officials also. They blew a Browns fumble and Vikings recovery early.
Looks like the Brewers are beating the Cubs 3-2. Boring.
A boring Favre today looks pretty nice compared to Cutler and Rodgers right now. No?
Coach chili should have won both challenges. Refs hosed us on first one.
Faith Hill was smoking in that little black dress !!
For Sunday nights..
Ya gotta have Faith…You gotta have Faaith !!..Ya gotta have Faith a Faith a Faith…You gotta have Faith a Faith a Faith !!….: )
Looks like Rodgers and Cutler want all the glory, but Favre is taking a back seat and letting the team win the game.
Favre didn’t throw the ball away…
O-line gave up 4 sacks…To many hurries and to many hits on Favre…
AP came in after the first half with a major chip on his shoulder !!…
Go Vikes !!!
bleed, you got that right on Faith Hill.
How anyone couldn’t like that, is just weird.
Sorry Coach, but you’re wrong on this one.
Saints defensive ends might not be suspended, after all
Posted by Mike Florio on September 13, 2009 6:24 PM ET
The Saints might not have to face Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb when they travel to Philly next Sunday.
And they might have defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith available, too.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told us Saturday that no decision had been made as to the status of Grant and Smith, even though the legal challenge to the four-game suspensions has been defeated, barring an appeal by the NFLPA to the United States Supreme Court.
Our strong sense on this issue, based on the information we’ve gathered and the full history of the case, is that the league fears the public reaction to an inconsistent outcome for the same conduct. In Minnesota, two key defensive starters won’t be suspended until 2010 at the very earliest. In New Orleans, the suspensions to two key defensive starters are poised to be meted out right now.
Though the situation can be explained to anyone inclined to listen to reason, fans of the Saints (and fans of the Bears and Packers) undoubtedly will cry foul over this one, regardless of the legal niceties involved.
If the NFL decides to back off the suspensions, the challenge will be to look for a way to save face. One possible approach would be to encourage the union to file a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court, which would allow the league to defer the suspension until after the 2009 season, at which time the case in Minnesota state court brought by Kevin and Pat Williams likely will be resolved.
The other possibility is to offer a settlement to the union, pursuant to which the suspensions would be rescinded and the union would agree to efforts aimed at closing the loophole that Minnesota law provided to the Williamses — and continues to provide to every other Vikings player who might test positive in the future.
So keep an eye on this one. A decision as to the situation needs to be made by Tuesday, and there’s a surprisingly good chance that the decision will be to let the Saints players play, both in Week Two and for the rest of the season.
AP was all he could be today…AP played very well…
Harvin had a good first game…
Rice looked good jumping up trying to make plays…
Shiancoe looked sharp on that middle screen pass..That was fun…
Defense wasn’t bad..But didn’t seem sharp either…
Special teams played well except for the one bad return…Kluwe didn’t help by punting the ball in the middle of the field on that one though…
Favre wasn’t great..But didn’t make any mistakes though either…
All in all a win…Just not a pretty one…But they got the job done…
At least two of those sacks on Favre were on corner blitzes. For game 1 I don’t have much of a problem with Favre hanging on to the ball. You could tell he knew it wasn’t all on his shoulders. Live to fight another day.
How does anybody not think that it will only get better from here?
Yea I liked that Favre just managed the game and let the playmakers do it all. He definitely fits the roll of the Field General and let his Troops get the glory!!
I don’t think the Bears and especially the Pack look all that great. Specially with all the Luv the Packers were getting from the press (FOX)
Defense only gave up 13 points, and 7 of those were in a soft zone defense at the end of the game when we had the game won. Don’t be fooled by the lack of sacks or any other stats for our defense. They played very well and got the job done, including turnovers.
By the time we play these yahoos… I believe that our O-Line will be much better together. Can’t believe ALL the FOX guys picked the Packers to win the Divison…like it was a NO BRAINER!! It pissed me off! I hope the Vikes get ticked to when they hear it.
It was really fun to see Favre run and tackle Harvin on the TD pass !!…
And nice to see him take the rest of the game off the last 7 minutes or so…Why take unnecessary hits ??…
Second half stats, before the gimme TD at the end by the Browns; Vikings 24, Browns 0. Say what you want, those numbers are impressive against anybody in the National Football League.
It was a great game and the Vikings are a force to be reckoned with. Things only get better from here.
Gun… I don’t think it was an ugly win at all. Just piss poor play in the first half. Very convincing in the 2nd half. A small glimpse of KAO!!!
Brace yourself rebel alliance! Here is what this year is setting itself up to be…
“Nobody believed in us. Well, you know who believed in us? The guys in that locker room. That’s who believed in us!”
Well, the AV blog believes in you. I love how the Packers are this years trendy pick. It’s setting up perfect.
SKOL VIKINGS!!!
I didn’t say ugly…Just thought it was “average” play…
AP ruled in the second half !!…And it was enough to win the game…
And don’t think for a minute the Vikes played “soft” at the end of the game…They didn’t want to give up that TD !!…They were ticked after they got in on that play…
Thats one of the things I really liked at the end…
Completely agree 4ever. An ugly first half and a beautiful game. But, in reality, without that punt return the Vikings are up 10-6 at halftime.
And, despite what some might think Jared Allen and the group put some pressure on Quinn, and certainly kept him uncomfortable all game long.
That second half has me really excited. I am agreeing with AP; 2,000 yards is not out of the question. The only thing that will keep him from that goal is huge Vikings leads and AP resting in the 4th quarter.
Looks/Sounds like Souhan is TURNING a new leaf???? Watch…
McNabb has a broken rib. When is Vick available to play?
I hope the Packers lose at their coveted Lambeau field !!
A Rodgers turns my stomach…
Gun ~ Vick can play week 3…
AD needs to average 125 a game for 2000. Well on his way.
Plus he was throwing up on the sidelines in the first half.
Why are people thinking Favre can’t just “manage the game”? Even our own beat writers are making statements that Favre isn’t going to throw 40 times a game, and making it sound like this is a new revelation.
This team won the division last year with the #1 rusher. And people think they will change from that formula? Favre did what he had to do when he had to do it in previous years. And that meant being “the man”. And now he will do what he has to do again, which is to get critical 1st downs and hand off to AP 25 times.
I stand corrected on one point, not the other…
Chili’s challenges were good, and as long as he still had one in his pocket for the end, I’m fine (hadn’t seen the plays yet so I jumped to conclusions - sorry to Brad). I thought Billick said he had no challenges left.
But the other…, I like a lovely lady just as much as any of you out there, don’t you doubt that for one moment. I’m just sayin’ its clearly a copycat idea from MNF. And again, we ain’t been waitin’ all day for SNF. WE DO wait all day for MNF. See my point? C’mon, NBC, get original.
And again with allowing the kick return!! Dang! Three guys in one lane… DUH! Special teams is about aggressiveness WITH discipline.
Boy isn’t this great. We can blog about the game and chat with each other and all. It’s nice. It’s more homey…you know?
Can’t do that over at the “other blog” It’s not as personal. It’s too commercial.
GB’s O Line is HORRIBLE, they’re gonna get Rodgers killed.
Agree Gunslinger. Everyone was so convinced that Favre was not capable of being smart and managing the game.
and the other thing Gun…is that Favre will get those 3rd down conversions and keep the drives alive. Favre said it in his interview…I don’t need to throw 400 yds a game. get it done when we need too. keep the chains MOVING!!
The Bares D looks alot better this year.
Not sure how improved special teams are yet . . .
I wonder how many times Brett audibled.
This is a nice cozy blog 4Ever! I will defend it to the end! Coach, Chilly did use both challenges, won one lost one. I like this team- it could be happening!!
at least twice I believe . . .
ST was looking pretty good except for that one coverage.
Bears are turning up the heat…
Gosh I hope Rogers picks up his game and looks good for the home crowd……..NOT !!!
OK, everyone stop.
Chili said it would be a problem if Brett audibled like 6 or 7 times.
So glad we have AP
I thinks its reasonable to live with some of what wasn’t great today, it was a typical first game. When you think about the first half, these guys had not played together in a game since that short stint in pre-season #3. It takes some time for everyone to get into it, and to do so together.
I think our O-Line, with literally two rookies, played well. The only real boner was BMac allowing one of the sacks just before the half. Bah! But overall, a pretty good game for those guys.
I agree with Gun, could be lots of good play ahead.
c.c if you hadn’t jumped in right then…
home takes 1000..
oops . . .
thanx c.c
I say we make Coach the honorary 1000th poster of this thread.
Congratulations to Homeskillet for #1000. Didn’t even know he was doing it!!!
How fitting for the guy who kept us alive on D-Day. Nice going home, well-deserved!!
by the way - nbc online player working well this evening.
http://player.snfextra.nbcsports.com/player.htm
What??? I was tryin to set coach up for the BIG 1000. AND home comes crashin, pushin, shovin in.
Coach I was just trying to be the 999th poster so you could be 1000. Now I feel horrible.
c.c I only posted because I knew we weretn’t at 1000, if you hadn’t jumped in Coach could have been 1000…
Coach I don’t think c.c did it on purpose, it was probably just an accident.
Nah… just popped an MGD to celebrate!! Glad WE made it and kept this thing going. Nice work everyone!!! Keep it going!
BTW, a couple roster updates.
williamswall - MINNESOTA
Tizzy -
I think that makes 32! I’ll check later.
Its ok, its a team effort home. WE have over 1000 post’s and counting. Hey Coach, how many we got signed up for the resistance?
32 c.c? We’re smoking the bad blog.
Hey, we’re all so pumped and bloggin’ about the game…, no way to set it up, and hey, who cares? I don’t have it comin’ any more than anyone else. Main this is we’re winnin’ boys/ladies, we’re winnin’!
I think Shiancoe to Favre is gonna click pretty well this year. And I’m gonna eat a little crow here right now, albeit this early… Are you ready?
It looks like the Harvin pick was a good one.
Now mind you, its early… but I must admit I like what I see.
Wow, coach answered my question before I asked it. WHOA.
I sense some sarcasm from home.
Rodgers is really talented but when he gets pressure like this he just looks scared. Remember what Jarred did to him last year? And their O-Line is worse now with Taucher retired or whatever.
And I thought I had Coach set perfect when I took 998 ??…: (
Coach you’re right about that sack BMac gave up before the half, he is so slow against edge rushers. But Loadholt was really solid. What was nice too was no turnovers and not that many penalties.
Me and c.c and Brian all posted at the same time thinking it would be before 1000.
I just wonder “who” will pick up
J Runyan off of the street ??…
Here we are - UPDATED AND CORRECTED - 32 members in at least 17 states, and counting…
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy/BP -
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me -
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall - MINNESOTA
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
Tizzy -
No word from DDS, Bones, Viking John, Freds, Fargo, Queen, 2MT, and some of the others …….
The Vikings play at Detroit next week, and the Lions gave up 358 passing yards and six touchdown passes to Drew Brees of the Saints on Sunday. Favre might be licking his chops.
How many posts do you think this thread will hold before it freezes?
Did anyone hear anything about Sapp?
Don’t forget the Lions did “score” 27 points too….
They played the Vikes well last year…Don’t look past the Lions…
Or we might be licking our wounds instead of licking our chops ???
We got a brief update from Inferno, who attended today’s game with Mud. Claims their parachute was confiscated….. ? I was lookin’ for the AV Blog sign, but no sign. Hope they stayed clear of “The Pound”.
Full report coming from those two I assume.
Seein’ the left footed punter made me think of Bucky. You doin’ OK tonight Buck? Hang in there comrade!
I think it’s time for another recon mission homeskillet. You need to let the FAV (faux AV) that the resistance still lives on. We need to post our link to the one and only AV blog. This will need to be done on a regular basis. There may be some collateral damage, but it has to be done.
Okay gunslinger I’m going up
God speed home, god speed to you.
Be careful, son. Word has it they freeze computers and kick out posts. Report back after your mission so we know you are safe. The machines have no conscience!!
Okay I did it. It is so quiet up there its eery. I posted this then got out as fast as I could.
1000 POSTS AND COUNTING!!!
The original AV blog is proud to announce that it recently posted its 1000th comment since the start of Blog Wars. You are all invited to join us as we celebrate this magnificent milestone. Especially some of our old friends that may not have found their way back yet. And also Judd and Chip. Bring your own beer. http://blogs.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=3295
posted by homeskillet on Sep. 13, 09 at 10:13 PM |
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This was only the 4th comment they’ve had in like the last 12 hours!
There is nothing up there except for tumbleweeds and a few dead coyotes.
They’re killing coyotes now!? That’s just wrong…
“FOX Sports reports Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (illness) was carted off the field during the team’s Week 1 game with what the team called an illness but it appears to be more serious”
An illness? So, do they have SARS, or Swine Flu or what? Hope Favre got his flu shot.
Also, congrats everyone on the 1000!
Brave move home. Could be a staph infection for Sapp.
Thanks Mrs. starr. It didn’t seem like illness though the way he pounded on that cart. Bet we see Asher Allen next week.
Congratulations to us!!!
Well done homeskillet. You are one of our pioneers and you deserve your place in the AV blogs history. As well as Coach, of course.
God I wish the Bares had punched that in for a TD. They’re only up 2 now.
Its OK for Sapp. They had a guy who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night take a look at him. He’ll be fine.
So is the Packer defense better, or is the Bear offense as bad as always? Can’t make up my mind which it is. Bear defense looks pretty good, tho.
Ok, time to see if the Packer lovers out there are correct in their predictions. Packers down by 2, with the 2 minute drill coming. I sense another Aaron Rodgers personal victory with great stats while the Packers go down in flames.
How the Packers quickly became the trendy pick this year is beyond me.
Thanks slinger and c.c.
Good game in cheeseland, but good grief, both teams are awfully sloppy.
slinger I hope so. Chi has done everything they could to hand this game to them. GBs line is just horrible.
I think both teams look like crap. Bears and Packers are forcing balls and looking desperate the whole game. Aaron Rodgers will be forcing even more balls into coverage when we play them just so he can say he was the right choice over Favre. Meanwhile, an old and savvy Favre will be handing off to AP for another Vikings victory while the “experts” talk about how they can’t believe that Favre doesn’t have to be “the man”.
Bet the Packrats pull it out tho
Packers looking for a gift penalty on a last second slide.
It’s unbelievable how many experts picked them to go the Super Bowl! Just because of a new scheme and preseason.
Don’t think so home. Erin Rodgers is busy crying about getting hit while the clock is tick tocking.
Collinsworth drives me nuts!
AARRRGGGHHH!!!!!!
And, of course, what I meant to say was, I think the Bears have enough time to pull this one out.
Put Hester deep.
Maybe the green kool aid wasn’t Favre after all. It’s always been for the tiny town of Green Bay. Idiots.
Al Michaels should have turned off the microphone after “do you believe in miracle?”…
The most annoying fans in the world.
cc ~ With you on Collinsworth…
What a Dweeb !!
GB should have lost this game
I hate Cutler !!
But throw a TD pass !!!
CRAP !!!!
So, Cutler’s the savior for Chicago?
So, Green Bay’s the favorite for the Superbowl?
Both teams looked mediocre the entire night.
This division title still runs through Minneapolis.
Thanks alot Cutler!!! Arrgghhhh!!!! Glad we didn’t get him after all.
I’m glad so many experts jumped on the GB bandwagon though, we didn’t need any more pressure on Favre. I think we’re in really good shape this year.
Chicago Tribune Headline…
“Cocky Cutler Has Wings Clipped!”
Congratulations to comrade GPG.
Is it just me, or does Cutler look high?
Right on Gun !!
Come to Minny cheeseheads !!
It Shore Does Gun…. and so will the Playoffs!!
Night All. Behave.
Bears are in deep dodo, Steelers comin to town next week. Can you say 0-2.
Look at Rodgers looking up at the big screen watching himself ~ Patting himself on the back !!…What an ass !!
starrs I bet you’re right, he IS high!!
Did anybody else see Rodgers interview at the end of the game ??
He was checking himself out on the jumbo screen at the stadium the whole time…Man that guy is full of himself !!…
Welp, good game everybody. Keep up the good fight.
I can’t wait until the Vikes D wipes that goofy smile off his face…
Goodnight all…
stupid packers
Home, I crawled above for a quick check on any comments to your mission post. And its gone! Hmm…even after a Viking victory. These machines, they just dont stop.
Mr. Rodgers, meet Mr. Jared Allen. He eats Quarterbacks for breakfast, he eats quarterbacks for lunch, he eats quarterbacks for dinner. And for a snack? He eats Quarterbacks!
Good recon carter. It proves we cannot trust any machines. Beware all, the danger still exists. Don’t be lulled into feeling comfortable. We must never give up the fight. Ever.
Home Sapp was back in at the end of the game, according to Mike Morris.
I’m going on a recon mission. My mission is clear. My aim will be true. I will not fail.
Home’s post is gone. I was just up there.
I have returned. I’m not going to lie, it was dicey up top. I had to refresh and stay low on the Faux AV blog. They are definitely monitoring us 24/7. The machines do not sleep. Here is what I posted. I was also the first to post, as the FAV does not appear to have any friends.
Love the New AV Blog!
That title is only to get past the censors. Join the resistance my friends! If you love the Vikings, come to the real AV blog. If you do not like this format, come back to the old format. Your friends are waiting to talk Vikings football and strategy for dismantling the machines.
I think the machines have already killed my post. They are relentless. They do not sleep. We need everybody if we are to defeat them.
I’ve been finding out that all the sudden I can’t post here. But if I go up top quickly and come back, I can post again for a couple hours. Damm machines.
Way to go, Gun! I just checked and your post was still there…so I voted it up and 2 favorable votes appeared. Either I’ve grown stronger or someone from the dark side is helping.
My post has now showed up again, and I saw homeskillets post under the “Berrian to play” post. It appears not only are people not visiting the FAV, but the machines are now breaking down! Comments appear and disappear at will.
I think the machines only run off the energy of posters. It’s true, without posts there is no energy for the machines. We are sapping their strength. It will not be long now until the pendulum swings our way.
Keep the resistance alive my friends! We are making a difference.
Gun it’s still there, with two yes votes.
My post is still there in the Berrian to play in opener blog. The machines did not delete it but they probably will try to delete me tonight. I will stay on sentry duty all night tonight.
We don’t know who struck first, us or them. But we do know it was us that scorched the sky. At the time, they were dependent on solar power. It was believed they would be unable to survive without an energy source as abundant as the sun.
Gun, it’s still there. I know I haven’t been around much recently, but wanted to stop in and say that I applaude your efforts and hope that the Strib sees your resistance as a reason to change back to the ways of old… and for the Vikes to try and aquire Darren Sproles
Keep up the good work, Friends! It’s time to sleep sweet purple dreams. AD is a stud! And the Vikes are 1-0!
Gun: Why do my eyes hurt?
homeskillet: You’ve never used them before.
Homeskillet, I owe you a debt of gratitude for releasing me from the prison that the machines put me in. I now see clearly for the first time.
Evening everyone. They have comparisons for AD: Dickerson, Payton, Brown….etc and he is most deserving. Who can we compare Harvin to? What he shows on the field with his speed/quickness is mind numbing.This kid could be reeeeaaallll good. The best I can come up with so far is a Darren Sproles/ Devin Hester mix. Thank Gawd, that Favre doesnt take tackle training from Winfield. Harvin could have been knocked out for 6 weeks.
Somebody ‘disliked’ my comment on the Faux AV blog. Clearly the machines are still controlling some. Perhaps enslaving some to be used against us. We cannot blame these poor souls for trying to save themselves. However, we must convince them and free them.
Do not give up the fight. I now see that the occasional post on the FAV is not the way to go. Our strength is in our numbers. We must post our resistance on the FAV of our resistance.
Coach…homeskillet…
I believe we need a mission statement that can be copied and pasted to the FAV for every update Chip and Judd post. We must blitzkrieg our resistance to the masses. It is the only way. While this may seem counterproductive as it will give the machines the ‘hits’ they desire on the FAV, it will also draw away the rebels from that heinous blog.
I await your guidance…
And a quick note before rest cycle myself: How can the machine not see the number of enteries and not realize that maybe, just maybe they were wrong about the support for this old style Access.
ak! Welcome old friend. We need all the help we can get in these times of trouble.
1100?
Oh, I thought…anyway…
Does anybody remember if ‘kennyrogers’ was a regular here? He is trapped over on the FAV, perpetually posting on every update. Sadly, he is one of only a few who is posting. He needs to be free’d. We must help those that do not realize they need the help.
1099
Sorry carter.
We are unstoppable! 1101 and counting.
Carter, you have achieved the enlightenment that is post #1100. For that, you must go on a recon mission and recruit and save those from the FAV.
I will check in tomorrow morning. My long adjournments into the west are over for now and I will not be gone for long anymore.
Nice try Gun! A close 2nd.
very cool
When was the last time we had a QB that had as much fun as Favre did today? Can you imagine what an amazing story it would be if Favre can actually pull this off??
“Adrian Peterson could definitely break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing mark of 2,105 yards, but the Viking would be foolish to give him that many carries. Peterson had 25 carries on Sunday in a game that wasn’t that close. That has to be the upper-limit of how many times he touches it.” (Perloff-SI)
G’ Morning! Lost, Once Favre gets clicking with the wrs., I figure the 8 in the box plan will be dismantled. Peterson will achieve the same yardage on say 20 carries. {or so I hope}
Good morning Viking faithful! Disco and I had a great time at the game yesterday; and it’s still true that the Vikings have never lost when I was at the game…so please make your contributions to the “Get MudHen to All Viking Playoff Games and Super Bowl” fund
Coach - the parachute reference was related to a MOP last week where voters indicated Disco and I should parachute onto the field with a chute saying “The New AV Blog Format Sux.” Alas, apparently Judd and Chip warned Browns security of our plan and it was foiled.
Yes Mud, I was aware of the parachute reference. My question mark involved whether or not you actually took a parachute there and whether it was, indeed, actually confiscated. Not that I would doubt one of my comrades or anything, I’m just sayin’…
So, Mud/Disco…, are they singin’ the blues in Ohio land today? Looks like a long season again. Any praise in the local rags for the Vikes?
Lookin’ forward to the MOP…
Gun, here is a starting point for a possible mission statement. Edit with others as you wish today - I am gonna be a little busy…
“The sole purpose of the Original AV Blog Resistance (OAVBR)is to maintain the format that brought all Viking bloggers together to freely engage in a lively exchange of Viking related banter and discussion. All 32 OAVBR members will gladly return to commenting on Chip & Judd’s comments if this format is restored.
Haven’t read the papers, but talk radio on the way home was pretty funny…all sorts of hatred for Mangini and “woe is us” whining after 1 game!!! Very few, if any, looked on the bright side…unless you count one idjut who said a horrible year will assure them a high pick in a draft that should be rich with good QBs. So reminiscent of some of our own pessimists I was laughing out loud.
Nice. Fans can be petty amazingly stupid sometimes, (even including us, I suppose, on rare, rare occasions!)
So, we apparently came out of the game pretty healthy. Looking forward to hearing more about what the issues were with AP during the game. He “seemed pretty healthy” there toward the end on that 70 something TD run (which helped my opponent in FFB!!)
Blog on , brothers and sisters!
Hit list (NFC Northers I would most like to see go down)
Ace of Spades: Aaron Rodgers
Ace of Diamonds: Greg Jennings
Ace of Clubs: Lance Briggs
Ace of Hearts: Matt Forte
King of Spades: Donald Driver
King of Diamonds: Jay Cutler
King of Clubs: Al Harris
King of Hearts: Brian Urlacher (X)
Queens omitted out of respect for the fact that they are all mighty and proud men.
Jack of Spades: Nick Collins
Jack of Diamonds: Devin Hester
Jack of Clubs: A.J. Hawk
Jack of Hearts: Aaron Kampman
Dear Steeler and Bengals,
These are you main targets. Be ruthless, but no career enders, please.
wha?
so i thought i’d try and be a team player. i’d try Judd & Chip’s new digs.
it wouldn’t accept my login.
so i tried to register anew. it said you can’t have special characters!?!
reluctantly and annoyed, i tried southastate (which is just *not* the same); it told me my e-mail address was already in use. wtf?!?
i can take a hint. i wont keep trying to go where i’m not wanted. this ol’ place is better than that ghost town anyway.
skol, fellow rebels. add south-a-state (from Iowa, duh) to the list.
Urlacher done for season. He just texted chic. trib, saying he is having season ending surgery on his wrist.
Big blow to the Bears !!…
In case some might still be wondering about Sapp…He should be OK..He was dehydrated along with AP during the game…And left to have an IV before returning later in the game…
Sounds like a couple people partied a little too hardy the night before…
I love the comments about Favre just hanging back and letting the team do the work. He doesn’t have to be the playmaker because we have that elsewhere, but I like to think he COULD be the playmaker if needed.
All in all, the guy is growin on me.
Urlacher is out for the year
Posted by Mike Florio on September 14, 2009 11:03 AM ET
The good news is that there likely will be no tension this year between Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.
Urlacher says, per the Chicago Tribune, that he likely will miss the entire season after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a dislocated wrist.
Specifically, Urlacher told Vaughn McClure of the Tribune via text message “season is over.”
The club has not yet confirmed the development, and coach Lovie Smith is expected to address the situation at his Monday press conference.
Seventh-year veteran Hunter Hillenmeyer replaced Urlacher last night. It remains to be seen whether the Bears add a veteran middle linebacker.
One top-of-the-head possibility is Napoleon Harris, who has performed well in the Vikings’ verstion of the Cover 2 defense in two separate stints. Harris recently re-joined the Raiders, but thereafter was cut.
I just realized that I coincidentally named Urlacher as the “King of Hearts” which is ironic as he is looked to as the emotional leader of the defense…
Did anyone have a chance to check out the Niners game? They ran on AZ pretty well, but from what I could tell, they should have a much harder time with us.
Was it just last year that SF gave us all the fits and AP ran for an uncharacteristically low amount of yards?
NFLPA statement on StarCaps case
By Sean Jensen on September 13, 2009 10:19 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The Players objected to a system where the NFL withheld information from its players and nonetheless punished the players for something about which they were unaware.
What the NFL dismisses as mere silence, Players challenged in the pursuit of fairness. Nonetheless, the NFL knows that the Players continued to seek a mutual resolution of this issue up until this decision. The NFL’s concern for uniformity is as important today as it was before the 8th Circuit’s decision. We are reviewing the decision, but we continue to welcome the opportunity to discuss a resolution that is fair to all Players.
Found this post, One of our friends is stuck. Damm machines.
Love to help you out Gun
..but I haven’t been able to post there for quite some time despite several promises to alert the proper IT geeks. So I am bittersweet about OAV’s end. I can post here, but the format does blow chunks. But I will say, no matter how many tantrums you guys pull, it is here to stay. With all the new eyes on Vikings coverage due to the Favre phenomenon, I’m sure they wanted something “new and improved”, and I’m sure they’re not going to change it for some malcontents. Obviously this change is revenue driven too and the only way to hurt that is to not visit startribune’s website. That’s just petty
HOLY COW BATMAN! Im gone for the weekend and come back to 1120 comments. Great job guys and gals. I sense the resistance is growing. C.C had a great post over there telling them how much better we are doing than them. Great job by the Vikes.
Here’s a good read from Tom Powers over at the Pioneer Press (Sorry Chip & Judd but you guys have lost us with your crazy new format that won’t even let us log on);
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_13330275?nclick_check=1
Funny quip about Jackson in the article;
“The Vikings pulled away so completely in the second half that with 4:47 to play the game was deemed Tarvaris proof. And backup T. Jackson came in to finish up.”
Testing 1, 2, 3. Why can’t I post?
It worked!! Now I have to catch up…lots of missed posts on here.
Good to see that the old access vikings is still alive and well.
Caoch will be very happy to see some old friends !!
Welcome back !!…
The resistance gets stronger every day !!
Down with the machines !!
Well, PBS, you’re going to have to tell me how you managed to post.
Is the new Axis Viking just full of bugs or is there another reason you can’t post? Anyone else experiencing access problems at Axis Viking site?
Have had a few posts not appear on this site . . . you know- wondering where we will all meet after they get sick of having ghosts in the machine.
South, if you had to come up with a strategy to mess up a website you couldn’t do much better than Star Trib launch of new Axis Viking. They write books about stuff like this.
. No forward consultation
. No warning on the launch
. Account access denials for a site named “Access”
. Non response to core user complaints
. Initial flashy content is revealed to be braindead fill
. Hints of user charge implementation despite service cutbacks
Somebody has messed up royally. As an exercise try think of a more effective way to kill a blog in a week.
lost, i’ve had trouble, too
That’s a good question brian029.
Isn’t there someone here with enough computer savy to set up a site for us?
I think we could come up with a great site for REAL Viking fans.
Hey! Maybe that’s our new name;
“REAL Viking fans”
It’s only a matter of time till they pull the plug.
Quick! Someone set up a site and list the URL here.
Lost,
I’ve never seem anything like it.
I tried to re-register (And why in the hell did I have to do that?)
First I tried under Fran the Man and was told that name was taken.
Then I tried to register under a new name and was told my email address was already in use.
CRAZY! I only have one freaking email, so what the hell could I do?
We NEED to set up our own site.
Who knows, maybe the Stribune will buy advertising from us?
Lost is right. You could hardly screw this up worse if you purposely tried. I stayed here because I thought it was just my lack of technological understanding when I went to the new one. But as more and more continue to experience frustration beyond their tolerance, they wind up here.
Our purpose is not evil, just plain practical. Welcome to those who posted anew here today, bringing our Updated
roster to 36 members in at least 17 states, and counting…
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy/BP -
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me -
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall - MINNESOTA
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
Tizzy -
poorbackslider -
Goal Line Blitzer -
briano29 -
south-a-state - IOWA
So, the hubby and I were talking and he had an idea…
What if he and I set up a blog using Blogger or Wordpress, or some other generic free blog site. We could use this blog to generate our own Vikings news/opinion articles; either you (as contributors) could email your articles to us, or we could give the password to a few key members (definitely Coach) and go from there. Then, if there was nothing new from anyone we could all just post as we currently are on the latest blog.
What say you, fellow comrades?
I’m in Starrs.
I’m in Michigan so add that to the list. I haven’t joined the other site so I’ve never posted there. The layout is terrible with all the garbage everywhere.
Good idea Mrs. Starr.
For those having trouble signing in to the new site–so you can put the call out to old members to come here or to pan the new product in the comments–I had the same issue and here’s what I figured out. At one time I had to register for the Strib website separately from how I logged in to make comments. For me, MudHenVikeFan was too long of a name to work for Strib, so I shortened it to MudHenVike. When I log in to make comments here, I can use the longer version of my name, but to log in on the new site I have to use the name/password I created when registering for the Strib…seems idiotic, I know, but it worked.
Now, you may be asking, “what if I don’t remember that login info?” Before I figured it out, I decided to cancel my registration and after I put in my email address a new window popped up asking me if I was sure I wanted to cancel or if I meant only to change my preferences. It was here that I noted the registration they were referring to was the shorter version I had used and forgotten about long ago. Give it a try.
With poorbackslider hailing from Michigan, we are now represented by 18 states!
I’m not much on knowin’ what would or would not work for bloggin’, starrs, so thanks for the idea. Not sure if I need the password or not. I just pretty much talk when I have time and sometin’ to say, not a researcher or anything.
I just don’t see why the Strib won’t let us do it the way it is clear we all want. Is there some pain involved in doing it this way for them? (They are obviously still doing it this way, too, since we are still here!) What makes them think that other way is “better”? It isn’t.
OK, Mud, let’s see….
1. Turn the computer ON.
2. Click …
(I’m gonna be a while…)
I think it’s like someone else said earlier, Vikings are getting a lot more attention this year with the whole Favre thing and Strib wants to be all new and flashy… they’re like those parents who try to be “cool” like their kids and end up failing miserably and making complete fools of themselves.
We have 17 states now??
From the Pioneer Press on AP’s 65 yard touchdown run… just one more reason I love AP:
Downright embarrassing for the Browns, but for Peterson, it was just the latest display of his stunning combination of speed and power.
“That was fun,” he said “to get in the end zone and try to stick that dagger in there.”
skillet - I thought Obama said we were up to 57?
If they would make two key changes to the new site, I’d be OK with it:
1) Show all comments on one scroll without having to click the link and thereby not having the story at the top, and
2) Link one post to the next rather than force us to go back to the main page to see if Judd & Chip posted something new.
I’d also like for folks to be able to keep their old names, regardless of length or inclusion of special symbols, but I could live without it. And I’m not a big fan of the jumbled look, but there too I can deal with it.
What’s lost in the new format is the sense of an ongoing conversation where it felt like Judd and Chip were in here with us. Now it’s chopped up and Judd & Chip are behind the glass…no longer part of the crowd…too good to be with the rabble.
Greetings from Connecticut.
starrs said: “they’re like those parents who try to be “cool” like their kids and end up failing miserably and making complete fools of themselves.”
This is EXACTLY what Startrib is trying to do and they have had nothing but an EPIC FAIL so far for their efforts! How much longer will they continue to defy us?? Our patience will not last forever. I don’t know how much longer me and Coach can be held back.
And the machines have to submit to all of our demands including everything MudHenVikeFan said plus possibly sharing ad revenue with us and possibly buying Vespas for all of us.
Ok, now with brian0 hailing from Connecticut, that makes OAVBR membership representing 19 states.
See, over there on the new and not improved blog, they don’t know jack from squat, just a bunch of independent commenters. Here, we pulled Viking fans together from 19 states.
Coach i agree that they don’t know jack from twat but I still say we need to watch our language in front of the troops. We should set a good example.
Oh brother…
SKOL old access vikings blogers. vikes had a nice second half, AD rocks, favre did well, harvin should be the real deal, rice looked better, special teams kinda still scares me, defence looks great, offence as whole looks good, and i even have to say coaching was allright in the second half. wooo hooo! SKOL VIKINGS!!!
Mud,
Even when I get to log in to the evil site using an old user name from the past, when I try to post a link to here, the good site, it bounces me off.
They must have some sort of filter set so you can’t post links to other sites.
Wonder what the heck happened to Fragle fred?
I was wondering about Fragle fred also. That doesn’t look right, but that’s OK. I would like to know what he thinks of Brian Urlacher NOW! He’s out for the season! Oooo, ouch, owie, he hurt his poor wrist and can’t play! Aw, too bad. Suck it up! Rub some dirt on it! Is he some kind of limp wristed pu$$y? And what does Jay Cutler have to say about this???
Future Hall of Famer Bobby Wade(stolen) was picked up by the Chiefs. I wonder if he thinks Matt Cassel is a pu$$y ? ? ?
Did Fragile Freds shave his head and seek residence in an issolated castle somewhere in the Andies? A monk? seriously, has anyone seen him lately. His mother is concerned. He dont write anymore.
One thing I thought was cool during the game. You here Favre yell left side, left side. Then he handed it off to AD he run left side and picked up like 18 yards.
LB’s are falling like flies around the NFL ??…Urlacher yesterday and now Mayo tonight for the Pats…
Poor grammar, but still funny.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x210/darkintruder/vikings-demotivate.jpg
Bills 24 patsy’s 13 ya!!
For those of you that missed AD’s 64 yard masterpiece, here it is.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more dominate run;
http://ballhype.com/video/vikings-adrian-peterson-jim-brown-style-64-yard-td-run/
Thats pretty cool starr!
Slow day, I thought for sure when I got here I’d see 1200+. I guess we’re all tuckered out from the game, and the endless threat of the machines. What, with all the secret missions, recon’s and whathaveyou.
Fran - Ive seen it quite a few times. Thanks for another view. He is UNBELIEVABLE!!
Yeah, it’s like Adrian was saying “get the heck outta my way!”
The dirty no good cheatin’ Patriots lucked out again. Kind of funny at the end though,lol!
The Eagles are gonna pick up Jeff Garcia and want to trade Hank Baskett to make room. We should trade that Gary Lewis guy for Hank. Gary Lewis and the Playboys for Hank Baskett and the Playmate (wife Kendra Wilkinson).
The Bears were 0-7 in games that linebacker Brian Urlacher missed for injury during the 2004 season. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, they gave up an average of about 10 additional points in the games they played without him. For better or worse, I don’t think his season-ending wrist injury will impact the Bears that dramatically this season. Their linebacker corps revolves now around Lance Briggs, and I think most football people would choose him if they had to take one or the other. The Bears plan to sign free agent linebacker Tim Shaw for depth purposes, so for now it appears they will leave Briggs on the weak side and start Hunter Hillenmeyer in Urlacher’s spot. Update: Shaw’s signing has been announced
I walked out of Browns Stadium thinking that new center John Sullivan got worked over pretty good by Browns defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. But I’m backing off that a little bit. I definitely saw Sullivan get plowed into the backfield a few times. A little perspective is needed, though. Rogers is one of the NFL’s best at his position and probably would have made some plays against former center Matt Birk as well. Second, you don’t typically notice a center when he makes a good block. Finally, coach Brad Childress said Monday he thought Sullivan played “particularly well.” Overall, I think Sullivan deserves another start
Just a couple things from Seifert
Wow I found the new old blog site and it looks like I am around #1000 something to post here, you guys have really stuck to your guns to stay with the old blog at all costs.
Oh…from Seifert…I was about to ask you what section you were in wtf. Disco and I were seated just below LeBron’s box…I like to think of it as we had better seats than LeBron
I’ve always liked Urlacher’s toughness–but you have to wonder about the luck. Did you catch the pre-game interview when he was questioned about being healthy for the first time in years. And then the tough guy breaks his wrist? I see some irony there…
1171 posts and counting. Our alliance is growing and we are getting stronger. The Faux AV blog? Well, I’d say it’s a lot closer to a quick death than a slow death. Hopefully Chip and Judd do not get paid based upon posts, because they are taking a nasty pay cut this last week.
Keep up the good fight! And never say never. I know a lot of you here cannot even get on the FAV if you even wanted to. As I am the Gunslinger, fighter from many lands, worlds, and times, I can go everywhere and anywhere. I will make recon missions every now and then to keep the real AV blog updated.
4,13,3,4,8,0,0,10,6,3…
Those numbers represent the number of posts on the last 10 Faux AV updates. And half of those posts are probably the resistance recruiting more members to the real AV blog.
Meanwhile, we are approaching 1,200 posts.
if they shut this blog down there is one called THE DAILY NORSEMAN that has a format very much like this one, once you get into the comment section of it. it`s fairly easy to navigate and has quit a few members that talk preaty good football.
Ok. I created a blog that can be used if the unthinkable should happen. Check it out here: http://realvikingsfans.wordpress.com/
You have to click on the title of the post to get to where you can comment, and you have to “register” with wordpress (our screen names on this blog don’t work there, for some reason), but once you do that it should be no big thing.
Hopefully we don’t have to use it. I can change mostly anything that is disliked. That is all.
Let’s take another look at who the best running back in the NFL is.
AP: 180 yards, 3 scores, and one of the sickest runs you’ll ever see.
Tomlinson: well, I saw him fumble tonight and he hasn’t sniffed the field since. Sproles has replaced him.
i don`t now how to post a link but this is it http://www.dailynorseman.com/ i`ll try out your new blog.
no contest between AD and LT. LT is past his prime and AD just got there
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starrs, so we cant use our same name? I tried to log in, kept saying invalid username.
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I’ll try again. Maybe I can get lucky and BE 1200!!!!
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No? HOW BOUT NOW!!!
be 1200 yeah baby
cc you robbed me arrrrrrhhhhhhh!
YES!! Sorry williams wall. It was all luck.
oh well just like the center who does his job well, someone else allways gets the glory.
hey i can`t log into that other blog either
hey cc have you ever been to the daily norseman blog
hey anyone there i`m feeling kinda all alone in here
Yes ww, I do like it there. Alot of cool, funny, and football intelligent people. Gonzo and co. seem to be cool dudes.
Here.
I dont post there much cause, well, this is where I started posting about a year and a 1/2 ago and feel at home.
oh well i still have my alter ego to talk to. at least we can rest knowing that we have a few opptions for another spot to chat if the evil machine shuts the faithfull Old AV blog down. good night and watch out for the bedbugs cause they say there makin a comeback.
yeah i feel more at home here. you guys are great
goodnight coach and cc have a good one.
ww, I am here! So is Coach!
I think he’s still mad about the 1200 thing.
Good ball games tonite, underdogs playin tuff. I like it.
sure is nice to have a qb who’s like a coach and changes plays, old school
didn’t fran just call his own plays a lot? no radios. don’t think they used hand signals, just players bringin’ in the play, no time clock. ya got a feel for the game, ya call it as ya feel it
I’m still up cuz I need a few more rushing yards from McFadden to win my fantasy game this week. Just give him the ball a couple times so I can go to bed!
Congratulations on 1200 c.cart. We’re rollin’ aren’t we?
Yeah Cal, we’re pretty sure Fran even drew up some plays in the huddle that we didn’t have in our play book. I KNOW Kapp did.
WAHOOOO! I am post 1219! Awesome. Yeah Baby Yeah! Dont take much to get me excited anymores. Just a thought, but all are concerned as to ‘where’ we can all go to post should they shut this room down. Also, we need to find a temp. room where we can all go just to get our bearings straight. Why not the most current Wolves blog, at say 6:00 p.m. on the next Monday this room closes. At least we will have a starting point that we can all find. If anything else, we the Vikings could go RETRO on the Wolves, Plunder their blog, ravage their women, or men{sorry A Blonde Viking. Starrs10}. Ihear wolves taste alot like chicken. Seriously though, it would give us a temporary starting point
cc i wasn`t mad i just had to sleep so i could get the kid up fpr football practice.
what the heck is fpr, i ment for, wow bad typing skills man, when i type i us the single fing play.
congratulations my blogging bretheren, we have surpassed the 1200 post mark!
Viva la Resistance!!!
Original Access Vikings Blog Resistance (OAVBR) membership now at 36 representing 19 different states, with over 1200 posts in the last week!!
Nice work comrades!
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy/BP -
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me -
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall - MINNESOTA
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
Tizzy -
Goal Line Blitzer -
south-a-state - IOWA
poorbackslider - MICHIGAN
briano29 - CONNECTICUT
dont forget JamesPatterson-candy mountain
Is this where everyone’s at? Is this the place to be instead of the new access? I tried to post on the new one but it will not let me.
Go Vikes
C.Carterhof: Yeah, we went through all of the trouble to build a blog using WordPress in hopes that our registration here would carry over, but at around 10:30 last night, much to our chagrin, we learned that is not the case. Our registration at THIS wordpress site does not carry to other wordpress sites. Boo-urns.
Hey VJohn!! Welcome! Yes, this is where “it’s at”. Just like old times…
Sounds good, has the Smooter been around? If not I can send him a note in FF and tell him where everyone is.
One Question, who is going to be the leader to ask questions on what we can comment on or is it just throw comments out for everyone to respond to?
Go Vikes
The problem is that this site is using Wordpress web-hosting, rather than a Wordpress Blog (which is what the site we made is… because you have to pay to host a site… and pay to have a site… and we’re cheap… plus a blog works just as well.)
Anyway, you should be able to create an account fairly easily by providing your email address and desired screen name. Most of the screen names in here are so unique, I wouldn’t think there would be a problem with yours being taken
Coach, was your question about questions and comments directed at this new blog or to someone else?
Wait, just kidding, that wasn’t coach who asked that. Switch Coach with Viking John….
also, here’s the link again: realvikingsfans.wordpress.com/
http://realvikingsfans.wordpress.com/
Not my morning, apparently.
VJ ~ We have had scouts looking for Freds since day one of the resistance…And with no luck..
A few have even crossed into enemy lines to leave a message for any and all survivors that we still live within the archives…Good to see you have found your way back VJ !!…
YES I AM !!!…
A member of the resistance !!!
So is everyone switching over to that one or is that site another place along with this one? Looks easy enough to join.
Go Vikes
I sent the Smooter the message that he is missed. May he have a safe return.
Go Vikes
starrs10,
Where do go on the site to register?
It told me that “fran the man” was taken!!
We are fighting to keep “this” site alive…The format on the other site stinks…We like just being able to scroll down here to read all comments and discussion with a flow..Not keep clicking to page after page following what people are saying…
Where do you go to register on the “Real Vikings Fans” site? (which will be a place to go if this site gets shut down… or if we want to use it to post actual articles or something.)
To register on the Real Vikings Fans site, go to where it says “you must be logged in to comment” and click where it says “logged in.” Under the log in box, it says “Get a free WordPress account.” Click that and it will take you to the step by step registration.
Did you do that and it said Fran the Man was already taken?? That’s crazy! You could try variations of that: FranTheMan, Fran da Man…. stuff like that? Sorry
Sounds good Purple, I agree totally. What ever it takes, I am in.
Go Vikes
said it before, but maybe you guys don`t like the site, daily norseman? it`s a very good site, it`s easy to navigate and once your into the comments section it`s just like this format. the guys who run it seem to be knoledgable and funny at times, try it and see. i`m not computer savy so you`ll have to cut and paste this http://www.dailynorseman.com/
Yeah… the other site is really a deformity. Have Judd and Chip even tried to comment on it? Or are they so transformed that they don’t even care to comment anymore??
knowlegdable oops
I did try fran the man and it said it was taken.
I’ll go try some variations. . .
Haha… Good job WilliamsWall… You posted a clickable link
…and Viking John makes 37! Are you a Minnesotan, VJ?
wow, how did i do that?
You’ve more gifts than your aware of.
When I try to register, it keeps telling
me “only lower case letters are allowed, yet I have ALL lower case letters!
I think we should write our own Vikings blog that we can comment on, just like Judd and Chip do. Here, I’ll get us started.
Henderson sharp in first game back
by homeskillet
Last update: September 15, 2009 - 10:46 AM
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Middle linebacker E.J. Henderson played his first game Sunday after suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 4 last season. Henderson appeared on track to earn his first Pro Bowl trip before his injury, and there seems to be little doubt that he has returned to that same level of play.
Henderson led the Vikings in tackles against the Cleveland Browns with eight. He also had one sack, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry.
“E.J. was all over again,” Coach Brad Childress said. “He looked like he was having fun. Again he is the guy that sets up all that, sets the defense, sets the strength, sets where the blitzes are coming from. So he really is communication with the front and with the back end. He is the middle man. If he’s not intentional and doesn’t over communicate nobody knows where to go. Not only is he a good communicator, which I know you guys (media) find hard to believe since he is a man of such few words, but he plays lights out. He’s a great see-to-do guy as well.”
from p.press…
The Vikings’ next opponent just gave up six touchdown passes to Drew Brees.
Maybe the Detroit Lions are exactly the type of opponent the Vikings need to jumpstart the passing attack. Couldn’t hurt.
Brett Favre’s first regular-season game with the Vikings showed there’s work to do in terms of communication, timing and chemistry. The Vikings won 34-20 at Cleveland on Sunday behind the dominant performance of running back Adrian Peterson.
But there were hiccups in the passing game. From coach Brad Childress’ point of view, there isn’t a lot that can be done to speed up the process.
“I say this over and over: This is a season-long evolution,” Childress said Monday. “It goes week to week. You practice it and practice it and typically end up doing the same plays and some different plays, then throw a different defense in there with different personnel.
“It’s a week to week process, and you just keep continuing to hammer that week to week.”
One of the biggest examples of that ongoing process was revealed at Cleveland. On third and goal from the 3 in the first quarter, Favre tried to connect with Sidney Rice in the end zone.
But Favre threw a fade, and after the game he blamed himself because Rice ran an out-and-up route.
“Just a little miscommunication,” Rice said. “That’s all it was. It happens with everybody. Every team has miscommunication sometimes. Just things we’ve got to work on, get on the same page. And I believe we’re going to do that
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and be successful.”
Despite the mix-up on that play, Rice likes how Favre has come in and established chemistry with his teammates.
“It’s a lot better,” Rice said. “Brett’s only been here a couple of weeks now. It’s a lot better than I thought it would be. He’s been staying after practice with us. Throwing balls with us. We’re trying to learn the things that he’s seeing out on there on the field.
“He’s been in the game a long time. We want to know as receivers what he’s seeing. That’s just going to help this team even more.”
The Lions were defenseless against Brees and the Saints on Sunday. So it makes sense that plenty of good things could happen for the Vikings with Favre at the helm.
Favre already seems to feel comfortable changing plays at the line of scrimmage. He did it at Cleveland with success.
“He did a great job of getting us out of a couple of runs that had a low probability of success, and actually took one to a side where we gained a bunch of yards on. And he did that on his own,” Childress said. “Obviously, he’s able to see an extra man, an overhang guy, and brought it back the other way. You know, he put a couple things on the pass game that we weren’t really expecting. But you live and you learn, and he’ll live and learn, too.”
Childress knows there’s the perception that he has strict control over his quarterbacks, but he disagrees.
Asked if allowing audibles is different from the way he’s handled his quarterbacks in the past, Childress said: “You guys always like to say that. Yeah, I got shackles on them, and we have electric current, and if they happen to change, we do the Pavlov’s dog thing. We hit ‘em with a current on the way back to the huddle.”
For Favre, the current might need to be turned up higher, given his reputation for having a gunslinger’s mentality.
“No, he’s one of those dogs that runs right through the fence,” Childress said. “But no, it was nothing astronomical or anything like that. It was a couple of things that everybody gets on the same page with.”
Favre’s statistics weren’t spectacular Sunday — 14 of 21 for 110 yards with a touchdown — but he managed the game well, especially in the second half after a slow start for the offense.
Favre and the Vikings engineered two third-quarter drives that resulted in touchdowns, taking control of the game.
Rice said the team has confidence in Favre’s ability to change things at the line. Favre is in his 19th NFL season, with almost all of those years spent running the West Coast offense. Favre is able to read things from a defense that other players might not see.
Rice said it’s up to the receivers and other players to be ready for Favre to change the play.
“Expect the unexpected at all times with Brett because he will change it up and get the job done,” Rice said.
Favre’s comfort level should continue to grow as he gets adjusted to his new teammates and learns their tendencies.
There’s still work to do with receiver Bernard Berrian, who was on the field for 55 plays Sunday, according to Childress. Berrian was targeted just twice and didn’t make any catches.
He hadn’t played in a game since the exhibition opener because of a hamstring injury, and getting him back on track will be an important factor for improving the passing game.
“There’s a lot of chemistry to gain,” Favre said after Sunday’s win. “We’re doing it on the fly. The plays are very similar to what I’ve run in the past. I’ve said that all along. It’s how our guys run them.”
wow that`s cool, don`t know what i did but it`s cool in a freaky way.
VJ ~ Coach has been asking all who doesn’t mind to offer the state in which they reside ??…Just a little info of record for the list of the people that have joined the resistance…
I think he is hoping Judd and Chip might take notice of the amount of members who would like to see this site stay the way it is…Of course “only” an option…Its not necessary…
We all have been just stating..
Yes I AM…part of the resistance…
And then saying which state we represent…
Go Vikes !!!
Grant-Born there, reside now in Bismarck.
Go Vikes
Fran, I’m sorry… not sure what the deal is. Maybe wordpress is broken. Really, technology is often more trouble than it’s worth… but we have to keep up with our Vikes!!
i like it, homeskillet, that`s good reporting.
WOW ~ Was I late with that post !!
Things are hopping today !!
WilliamsWall- how is the posting on DailyNorseman? Do they make you register?
Chat alert
September 15, 2009 10:00 AM
Posted by ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert
The chat is back! Meet me over at SportsNation around 2 p.m. ET and we’ll chat all things NFC North. This will be our standard day and time during the regular season, so mark your calendars accordingly.
For those whose memories might have faded, we welcome hard-core football questions but expect you to mix it up with some Will Ferrell movie references and the occasional pop culture question. Anything that tickles my limited horizon is fair game. One caveat: I’ve got nothing against fantasy football, but I don’t play and have little insight into how to make your team better. Just a fair warning.
Chat with you in a few hours
On there last chat last Friday, I told them in the chat that the new system is bad and that all the regulars are boycotting them. So I think they know that most of the people are not happy with the new blog system.
Yes, I am part of the resistance.
North Dakota-Go Sue
Go Vikes
Here’s another one from PFT.
The last sentence is pure bliss;
Seventeen years ago, Sanders unexpectedly shot from a mass of humanity and raced untouched to the end zone, in a moment that arguably unfolded too quickly to be fully appreciated. Peterson, on the other hand, prolonged the experience, taking his time to apply a fist to the face of as many Browns players as he could, before turning on the jets.
Here’s the link;
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/15/adrian-says-his-64-yard-classic-was-his-best-ever/
starr10,
I’ll keep trying. It’s probably my lack of internet experence. . .
Viking John joins resistance
by homeskillet
Last update: September 15, 2009 - 10:57 AM
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Viking John joined the resistance today and vowed to destroy as many machines as he can.
“It was horrible up there after the machines attacked and I couldn’t find the old AV blog,” Viking John said. “They almost got me twice but I managed to elude them and then I found my way here to my fellow resistance fighters. I hate the filthy new blog and I am going to destroy as many machines as I can even though it will be dangerous and they will probably try to capture me and rip my arms out.”
Viking John said he does not know what happened to Fragile Fred Smoot however he did send him a message to let him know where everybody is.
Viking John I’m heading to Bismarck tomorrow. mom is in the hospital.
Hope everything is okay.
Go Vikes
homeskillet destroys 7 machines and annoys fake blog
by homeskillet
Last update: September 15, 2009 - 11:06 AM
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homeskillet destroyed 12 machines and annoyed the fake blog last night.
That is pretty good homeskillet. You watch a lot of the terminator movies???
Go Vikes
Yup. Thanks Viking John.
Thanks viking john.
Home, have you found the self destruct button yet? I keep looking but no luck yet.
Hey, VJ.
Team impressions based on Sunday’s game? Anything surprise you compared to pre-season? Were you keying on any particular player?
You have to use a radio frequency to self destruct them.
A few thoughts.
Berrian is not 100%
No turnovers is a major key.
Need to get the ball more to Harvin and Rice.
Loadholt and Sullivan looked ok, not great. Could have Cook yet.yuck
A win on the road in an outdoor stadium, I will take that.
Go Vikes
yup, you have to register once and then just log in after that. thats how it`s worked for me anyway, but i`ve never not been able to get to this sight and some others have had a hard time of it,so i think thats all you have to do.
Childress knows there’s the perception that he has strict control over his quarterbacks, but he disagrees.
Best Quote: Asked if allowing audibles is different from the way he’s handled his quarterbacks in the past, Childress said: “You guys always like to say that. Yeah, I got shackles on them, and we have electric current, and if they happen to change, we do the Pavlov’s dog thing. We hit ‘em with a current on the way back to the huddle.”
Watching different guys do RoboQB in the WCO the last three years must have given me a wrong impression.
In honor of Viking John’s escape from blog-Valhalla, here’s your…
MOP of the Day:
Viking John’s prediction for this season is now:
a) 16-0 regular season, 3-0 playoffs…Super Bowl Champs!
b) Perfect Season…Super Bowl Champs homies!!
c) Undefeated Season…Super Bowl Champs suckas!!!
d) ‘72 Dolphins can suk it, the ‘09 Vikes were 19-0…Super Bowl Champs baby!!!!
STARRC10 in the upper left corner bellow the vikings ship it says you have to register with your yahoo id, so i think you might have to register with yahoo cause it`s a yahoo provided blog.
Chili is apparently tired of that question. “We audible when you think we audible!!”
3 penalties for 38 yards. A nice improvement. Let’s see if that is an anomoly or a trend.
Forgot that Rice is not considered a deep threat. Wade’s release was clear indication that Berrian needs time.
Watched Loadholt and Sullivan but you don’t always get the nuances. They both looked solid.
Favre said blitzes were ‘run blitzes’. Well, when the corners and safeties were in the backfield they weren’t asking around to see if AD was in. How can you define a run blitz if there’s a empty backfield? Confusing.
Just not the same offense without Cook’s illegal procedure penalties.
starrc10, it seems that as long as i stay signed in on yahoo i can access it at any time i go there and use anything on the site.
Boy, Mud, that’s a tough one! Gonna have to think on that awhile…, and I’m gonna need more kool aid, too.
I know Coach…we could always count on Viking John–and Viking J, who is still one of our MIAs–to take an optimistic view.
Nothing wrong Grant with lots of the purple stuff.
Go Vikes
Well, VJohn, Tomb and homeskillet got a little too deep into the kool aid pitcher one day not too long ago, and, shall we say… “lost control”. The purple kool aid, like all refreshing beverages, must be taken in moderation.
The Vikings will obviously go undefeated this year, and I’ll do you one better. The Vikings will also:
~Cure cancer.
~Make Judd cry.
~Turn Ellen Degeneres straight.
~Have one of their members wearing a sweater vest at some point this season.
~Invent the 5 point safety.
I may have left a few things out.
JuggZy’s reporting that BWade signed w/ Chief for better than vet minimum
Ray Edwards, you’re welcome. Figured I’d let you have one game with more sacks than me. Stafford is gonna feel the pain on Sunday though…
Good for Bobby. Maybe he will keep his mouth shut in KC.
I did like Ray-Ray’s comment when asked about AP…stopped to kiss the baby at the 20…nice touch.
And did you all note Chili referred to Darius Reynaud as “D-Ray”…hadn’t heard it before and like it. Who knows, maybe Chili grows a beard and comes out of his shell this season.
Lions have lost 18 staight. There is no way Vikes could lose, or is there?
Who knew? Is Chilly becoming cool?
Yo toledorio…click on the archive link above and come on back to the old blog. kenny…you’re spending too much time in here…get back to the archives now young man
posted by MudHenVike on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:19 PM
Nice comment Mud.
c.c that was just brutal and ruthless the way you swooped in and deprived williams wall of getting to be #1200 last night.
I won’t come back! You can’t make me!
posted by kennyrogers on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:22 PM
Don’t you smart off to me mister! You get your behind back here this minute!
posted by MudHenVike on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:26 PM
No!! You’re not the boss of me!!!
posted by kennyrogers on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:31 PM
Oh yes I am the boss of you! As long as you’re living under my roof you’ll live by my rules!
posted by MudHenVike on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:35 PM
But I don’t want to.
posted by kennyrogers on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:39 PM
I know but you have to.
posted by MudHenVike on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:44 PM
Okay.
posted by kennyrogers on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:50 PM
Good boy.
posted by MudHenVike on Sep. 14, 09 at 10:56 PM
Well done Mud!
Man, I just couldnt help myself. Was that wrong?
Actually it was kind of funny the way you did it c.c but yeah it was probably wrong. Personally I would never have done that.
Thanks skillet. I figure the occasional recruiting call on the new blog isn’t in violation of our code of honor here.
You’re the worst kind of all- home “double poster” skillet.
Plus you handled kenny really. You were firm with him when he backtalked.
How many milestone post’s you got home?
If I get this Ill have 4!!!
But c.c I explained how that was just an accident. I was more surprised than anybody when I saw the double post.
1300?
1300
1300
oops
YES!!! Thats 3 in a row! #500, and now #’s 1100,1200 and 1300.
I got schooled that time.
wow, sure glad i’m readin’ this race
Thats true c.c but you have to remember that when I got 1000 that was woth quadruple points.
I think I have 5 milestone posts so far c.c
Tsk tsk…gentlemen, we’re losing sight of the bigger picture…all this talk of milestones.
Somewhere out there, a single tear is running down Purple Jesus’ cheek.
Coach, I thought you ran a tighter ship than this…I’m a little disappointed right now.
Every post of mine is a freakin’ milestone!
So who–besides me–had the foresight to play Percy in fantasy football? [Although, my other option was S. Holmes…d’oh!]
My fantasy team’s name is Percy Harvin’s Weed, so clearly I had to have him on my team, or the name would have really been dumb.
Check this out, I also have Minnesota’s DST, and more importantly, Drew Brees, and I STILL LOST THIS WEEK!!
I’ll get over it eventually.
Guy’s and gal’s, I apologize for the selfish behavior I showed in trying to be a milestone poster. I guess my competitiveness got the best of me. The team is what matters.
Tomb - that’s rough. I had the opposite…a mediocre score, but came away with a win. It all balances out in the end, so I’m sure our fortunes will reverse soon enough.
Tomb, did your opponent have AP? …cause mine did… so bittersweet.
Don’t worry everyone…I took the dreaded post #1313…it’s safe to post comments again.
No starrs, thank god for that…it would’ve been painful.
I’m just so weak on receivers and RB’s that I couldn’t keep up.
…ironically, our D giving up that garbage TD at the end was the nail in my coffin.
Yeah… I had them too. As well as Jared Allen who did NOTHING. Never thought I’d see the day…
I just thought of something…
I could just talk to myself… and then I might get post 1400
And then I would have #400 AND #1400…
Braylon told Antoine W. in 4th that Brown game plan was to run at Vike. Winfield replied that Brown couldn’t be successful against Vike D-line.
Had Mangini stuck to running attack Brown might have had more success. Surprised me they went away from Jamaal Lewis after several successful runs. Lewis was successful on a counter running at Jared (Leftside) who often goes wide. Expect other teams to begin game and maintain running offense in spite of Viking D reputation.
Did the Fragile one show up yet? Maybe he has drank too many colts and has forgotten how to type???
Go Vikes
Wife: stay this mad dash for personal glory!
Lost Viking: I couldn’t agree with you more, I dont understand why they would stop running at us when they were having pretty good success. Seems like week 3 or 4 ESPN will be discovering that the MN run defense is not as vaunted as was believed.
Ont the other hand, perhaps they just got the tune up they needed? PW had not played alongside the other guys since the Atlanta game (was that when he broke his scapula?). Also, Jimmy Kennedy spent a little time in the backfield so that was encouraging!
Posted by Mike Florio on September 15, 2009 2:50 PM ET
The Philadelphia Eagles, after trying in vain to trade receiver Hank Baskett, have opted instead to dump him in the circular bin for holding waste.
The move was necessitated by a desire to activate quarterback Mike Vick to the 53-man roster. Previously, Vick was on an exempt list; he was permitted to attend meetings and work out on his own, but he was not permitted to practice.
(Several media members have reported this move, either by Twitter or otherwise. In lieu of pissing off any of them by omitting him or her, I’ll go ahead and piss off all of them by mentioning none of them.)
The Eagles had the ability to move Vick to the active roster at any time, or to leave him on the exempt status. He remains suspended until Week Three.
The team now has four quarterbacks on the active roster: Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, Jeff Garcia, and Vick.
McNabb has a broken rib. Kolb is expected to start against the Saints on Sunday, if McNabb can’t play.
The move means that the two starting quarterbacks from Vick last regular-season game are now on the same roster — Garcia had limited duty in a 24-17 win over the Falcons in the final week of the 2006 season.
The leading receiver in the game, with 177 yards, was Hank Baskett.
Because Baskett is not a vested veteran, he’ll be required to pass through waivers.
In other words, he’ll be playing for the Lions on Sunday.
i tried to talk to myself last night and cc swooped in and stoll my thunder, but i`m not mad cause it`s all about the team and stickin it to the man and his machine. i`ll bet judd and chip are missin our insite and informed questions on that new evil blog that they created.
evil that blog is, it`s just plain evil over there.
and they won`t even acknowledge our exhistence over there
Judd and Chip have put on airs.
They’re probably sitting around in leather chairs in a dimly lit private library, sipping single male scotch, smoking cuban cigars and saying things like “preposterous,” and “shallow and pedantic.”
oops, I meant to say single malt scotch, but my “male scotch” typo has the kind of lightly veiled and pointed gay accusation (not that there’s anything wrong with that) that lends itself an amusing, if not disturbing, visual image.
Tomb 1
Uppity Strib Journalists 0
That’s why I’m joining Sid for his chat tomorrow afternoon. (If they’ll allow me).
I seldom just say Sid. Always say, “Good ol’, Sid”
Posted by ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert
I was standing next to a football man this spring when Minnesota first unveiled the formation. There was nothing too unusual until we identified the three players standing in the backfield. The quarterback, Sage Rosenfels at the time, was in the shotgun. Adrian Peterson stood about two yards to his left, with Percy Harvin two yards to Rosenfels’ right.
On the first play, Rosenfels handed the ball to Peterson and faked a pass to Harvin in the opposite flat. On the next play, Harvin grabbed the handoff while Peterson decoyed in the other direction. Later, we saw a fake to Peterson and a quick pass to tight end Visanthe Shiancoe in the seam.
The Vikings’ version of the spread offense isn’t groundbreaking from a football perspective. But the combination of players Minnesota has assembled to run it could make it one of the more intriguing onfield developments in the NFC North this season. Nothing is unstoppable, but intuitively it makes sense that sending two elite open-field runners in opposite directions will create regular mismatches for most defenses.
Vikings coaches employed the formation only twice in Sunday’s 34-20 victory at Cleveland, but both plays resulted in first downs and — at the very least — gave opponents a new wrinkle to consider. Ultimately, the inherent mismatch in this look could prove a test for an offense that hasn’t been quick to embrace change over the years.
Minnesota’s all-purpose yards Sunday
Player Rush Rec. Ret. Total Team pct. (of 488)
Adrian Peterson 180 18 0 198 40.6
Percy Harvin 22 36 99 157 32.2
Total 202 54 99 355 72.7
In other words: How much of the spread will coach Brad Childress, a noted devotee to his version of the West Coast offense, be willing to incorporate into the scheme? For now, I believe it will fall under the “change of pace” category while the Vikings continue their transition to new quarterback Brett Favre.
“We hope it will throw them off-balance a little bit,” Harvin said. “Especially with Adrian running the ball so good. With me coming in the backfield, they don’t know which way we can go with it. That’s just one of the things we’re going to use to try and create mismatches.”
Childress wouldn’t have introduced the alignment at all had Harvin not been available with the draft’s No. 22 overall pick. Harvin excelled in the hybrid back/receiver position at the University of Florida, gaining almost as many yards rushing (1,851) as he did receiving (1,929) in three seasons with the Gators.
As Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell tells the story, Childress turned to him on the night of the draft and asked for a menu of Harvin-specific plays. Bevell picked out about 15 from the existing playbook and then added another 10 or 15. The spread and the Wildcat, which the Vikings used in preseason, both developed from that initial conversation.
“We are up there trying to diagram everything we can,” Bevell said this spring. “We are looking at things we do. We are looking at things other teams have done and trying to get the ball to our playmakers.”
The formation first appeared in the first quarter Sunday at Cleveland, when Harvin went in motion from a receiver’s position and arrived to flank Favre just before the snap. He took the shotgun handoff and ran a sweep-like play around the left side of the line for 11 yards. On the second play, in the second quarter, Favre faked to Harvin and tossed a short swing pass to Peterson, who rumbled for 18 yards.
Here are the unique advantages of this formation, as I see it:
While there is only one Adrian Peterson, Harvin is an excellent open-field runner in his own right. He is one of the fastest three players on the team and takes a direct, north-south approach. In the short-term, as defenses continue to focus obsessively on Peterson, it makes sense to think Harvin will see plenty of daylight when he runs in the opposite direction. “That was just a little bit of what we’ve installed,” Harvin said. “We’ll look to keep it going.”
It gets the ball into Peterson’s hands in a non-traditional format. While he’s a threat to score on any play from any formation, opponents spend plenty of time scheming against the Vikings’ base zone-blocking, two-back set. Let’s just say he’s less likely to pop a big run out of that alignment than one that’s a little less familiar. During his 155-yard second-half performance Sunday, Peterson averaged only 3.0 yards per carry from the two-back set. He averaged 17.8 yards per carry when the Vikings had a three- or four-receiver formation, according to video review by ESPN Stats & Information.
It finds a way to get two big offensive threats involved in the same play at the same time. We’ve spent some time over the past year wondering why the Vikings couldn’t get Peterson and backup tailback Chester Taylor on the field concurrently. Taylor is an excellent receiver, and you always want to maximize the pressure on the defense. Perhaps Harvin will develop into a more dynamic version of Taylor in the arrangement we have mulled.
Some of you will contend I’ve jumped the gun by elevating Harvin into a conversation with Peterson after just one game. At the end of the year, I might look back and agree with you. But looking objectively at Sunday’s game, you can see how fundamental both players already are to the team.
As you see in the chart above, Peterson and Harvin accounted for almost 73 percent of the Vikings’ all-purpose yards Sunday when you include Harvin’s kickoff return yardage. Had Favre not arrived this summer, you would have heard a lot more about Harvin’s potential impact on this offense.
“I’ve been saying this the whole time [and] before he even took a snap in a Vikings jersey,” Peterson said. “[Harvin] is a playmaker. He’s a guy that can get the ball and he can take it the distance. If one guy misses, he can take it to the house. He’s going to open it up for us, and we’re going to continue to try to get the ball in his hands so he can make plays and help this offense.”
Tomb, Judd or Chip is smoking a male Scotch??
Thanks wtf. 365 yards between AD and Percy, nice. Also,didn’t AD have like 25 yards in the first half cause he was cramping up so bad? So if he just had 50 yards in the first half he would have gone over 200 for the game.
Was anyone else pissed off by Chili’s attitude about Brett’s audibles? He thought it was okay when Brett audibled a different run formation for AD but he didn’t like it when he audibled a pass play. He said “Brett will live and learn.” Shut the hell up Chili, why don’t you live and learn??? There should be a rule that Chili doesn’t get to question Brett’s audibles until he and Bevell stop sucking so much with their playcalling. Who do you trust to call plays, Brett Favre or Brad Childress?
Anybody else notice last nite, that the one time Jamarcus Russell audibled on the line, he was immediately sacked on a jail break.
You can’t make that kind of sh*t up.
Russell reminds me of the Fat Albert version of T Jax.
I think we can get away with Chili’s sucky play not to lose instead of play to win playcalling against a team like Cleveland but we’re gonna start to get into tight games where his playcalling is gonna kill us. I just pray to God that Brett ignores him.
I thought Chili was more annoyed at being asked the question about audibles. Kind of a; “you journalists don’t have a clue what you’re talking about” kind of response.
Chili is also annoyed by any hair that’s not on his face.
Yeah he hated that.
Other than the first goal line offensive play calls where we ended up getting a field goal, I was ok with the play calling. Didn’t see much of a difference in first half to second half, other than the fact that the Browns ‘D’ was worn down and then AP started to rip off chunks of yardage.
I would look for that formula in most of our games. So-so in the first half followed by chunks of yardage in the second half as we exert our will upon the opposing team. Also, there were multiple wrinkles that you didn’t see last year. Not all plays were of the ‘run off tackle’ bland kind of play calling.
And, don’t forget about Berrian. He is obviously still nursing that hammy. While we may have gotten an easy draw for game 1, this team will start clicking with each successive game. Pay attention to Rice in the red zone. I also like that AP got 3 TD’s, with only one coming on a long run. There are many good things to come from this entire team.
He thinks he’s fooling people wearing that cap during games.
Seifert = Vikings lover!
Tomb, the art of psychology must be played with patience. In order for the team concept to supercede the inate drive for individual gratification, one must experience the shallowness of said gratification. Our eager posters are gradually learning that the individual milestones are meaningless if the battle is lost. The ship IS tight, and the glue is gradually drying.
Thank you very much.
… and watch your language as well. “Stuff” is an equivalent repalcement for “sh*t”. Remember, we run a tight ship here.
…and to heck with the gosh darn freakin’ Twins (probably).
slinger I was basically okay with the playcalling on Sunday too although I would still like to see more first down passes and second down runs but after his playcalling the last couple years and his whole mindset of keeping games close I just have way more confidence in Favre.
Have you guys noticed Brett go down a few times even before he gets hit? I’m wondering if he gets his legs back a little more as the season goes on. I know he’s not gonna be mobile but remember just a couple years ago how good he was at avoiding sacks? He’d just keep dropping back and get rid of the ball before the guy got to him.
It also seems like he has to plant and bring his arm way back to get alot of zip on the ball instead of the way he used to be able to just flick his wrist on the move and still get zip on it.
Coach, I should have known better than to question your judgment. My ardent apologies.
Tough break on Morneau, by the way…don’t go thinking I’m a baseball guy, just HAPPENED to see that on sportscenter this morning.
Adam Schefter’s mailbag is biggest on Monday, but he answers reader questions nearly every day in his blog. Have a query of your own? Send a question.
Q: Why don’t the Bears go and sign Marvin Harrison, or, to a greater point, why hasn’t anybody? –Gabriel (Harlingen, Texas)
A: A few reasons, Gabriel. First and foremost is money. Marvin wants a certain amount to come in and play. But he’s also older and cannot play special teams and probably wouldn’t start on most teams, so it creates a difficult proposition all the way around. Teams don’t want to pay big money to No. 3 receivers who don’t play special teams. And a lot of the teams that need veteran receiving help are determined to give their young players a chance to play and to blossom.
Q: Do you think the NFL would look into Deion Sanders’ comments that [Michael] Crabtree knows that there are two teams that have inquired about him and want to trade for him? I have wondered about Deion and a possible Jerry Jones link all along. How does that work on the tampering forefront? –Brendon (Oakland, Calif.)
A: Those comments got the league’s attention, and especially that of executives around the league, Brendon. But there’s not a lot that can be done. No way it could be proved. It’s probably just Deion being Deion, talking and saying a bit more than he should have. But that’s Deion. He speaks his mind and his feelings — and sometimes gets everyone’s attention
AD is on the next SI cover
Sports Illustrated senior writer Damon Hack spent time around the Vikings and Peterson last week. Here’s an excerpt from the piece sent out by SI:
“Globally, he is fast becoming the face of football, real and fantasy. Locally, in Eden Prairie, Minn., he is the neighborhood big brother who plays catch with schoolkids and collects their cookies and donuts at his doorstep…. On Sunday, Peterson displayed his own gifts in a 34-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium, tearing up the Browns’ defense with the kind of speed and violent running that harks back to the game’s greats.
“With Jim Brown in attendance and Brett Favre making his first start for Minnesota, it was Peterson who displayed the greatest star power, toughing out 180 rushing yards on 25 carries and three touchdowns, including a 64-yard dash down the left sideline that included five broken tackles and two stiff arms. He played through dehydration and a bloody gash in his left arm, and spent a portion of halftime vomiting…. Is he the best running back in the NFL? ‘I answer that question this way,’ Peterson says. ‘I want people to remember me as the best player to ever play the game. When you think about football, I want to pop up in your head.’”
Update: Peterson is a finalist for the FedEX Ground NFL Player of the Week. Other finalists are Seattle’s Julius Jones and New York’s Thomas Jones. Fans can vote for the award by going to www.NFL.com/FedEx. Voting ends at 11 a.m. Friday.
I couldn’t believe how horrible Cutler looked against the Pukers. He threw picks where there was no Bare within 15 yards.
From Schein:
Guy: Adrian Peterson, Vikings RB
We should all take a moment to pause and appreciate watching an eventual all-time great. Peterson carved up the hapless Browns to the tune of 180 yards and three touchdowns. He’s majestic.
No, no Tomb, a legitimate question and observation, to say the least! (and a good dose of psychological BS in response, I might add.)
Must be careful not to draw too many conclusions either way from game one. It won’t be long and we will remember little of what happened in this game. No interceptions, few penalties, minimal passing yardage, Favre’s sacks, Chili’s play calling… could all be just one-game events. Time will tell.
Beware the cornered Lion in his own den!!
I wish we could play the Bares NOW…I get the nagging suspicion Cutler won’t look as awful as he did against the Pukers by the time we play them.
Cutler, upon hearing of Urlacher being out for the season: “Who’s the pu$$y NOW Urlacher??”
I noticed chili was just watching the game more than last year, he didn’t have playlist in front of his face much.
The award should already be renamed “The FedEX Adrian Peterson Player of the Week”. He won the award for the player of the year last year. And, they should get real and not submit anybody elses name this week. Just out of respect and to not embarrass the other “candidates”.
And, more play calling…
I’m still waiting for those screen passes that I know we have in our arsenal. I know we ran a middle screen to Shiancoe, but we showed in preseason that a screen to AP, Chester, or Percy will be a very effective play. I would run 1-2 screens a quarter, and 1 long pass a quarter just to show the defense we have the whole package ready to roll. Let’s get it done Chili!
I think you’ll see a few more sacks of Favre than you’d like to this season. But I’m here to tell you it’s not a bad thing. It has nothing to do with him getting older. It has everything to do with Favre knowing he does not have to take any chances with this team. “1st down sack? 2nd and 18? Well, I think we’ll just go ahead and gain 14-18 and then move on with the next play.” In the past Favre would have side stepped that sack and launched a ball and hope his receivers can get the job done. Not anymore. He has reigned himself in very quickly. You will not be seeing 22 TD’s with 22 INT’s this year. I’d look more for something in the range of 18-19 TD’s with 6 INT’s while AP rumbles for 2,000 yards and 18 TD’s.
Tomb, thats what I was thinking on Sunday, we’re ALMOST getting used to seeing AD bust out a long run, we almost expect it now. We need to stop every now and then and appreciate what we have cause we’re gonna miss it when its gone. And we need to make a Super Bowl run while he’s in his prime.
We did get some nice run blocking Sunday, I just wish they were half as good at pass blocking.
I am all for Chili just watching the game.
I bet they’re having a meeting at Strib right now trying to decide what to do about us.
yeah your right slinger, I really don’t mind seeing Favre go down even before he gets hit. He’s playing smart ball and he’s still only been here what like 3 weeks?
How come we never run draw plays either?
We never run draw plays?
Oh no… i have to leave soon and there are still 39 more posts till 1400!
I will not submit posts just for the sake of submitting posts just so starrs10 can get closer to 1400.
Wait, did I just do that?
c.c will just race in in time to be 1400 and kill someone else’s dreams again.
home ~ You said it “perfect” when you mentioned Chili calling “safe” plays so as not to lose..Instead of taking the bull by the horns and trying to win !!
BALANCE…
It protects your QB and your RB…Let Brett call the play that is being dictated by what defense he sees !!
Audibles from a QB that knows his job saves wear and tear on ALL the players on the field…Maybe Chili thinks running AP 30 times a game is the way to go ??…I wouldn’t want to wear out my star player before mid season if I were him…
home said it before…Chili had a good enough plan to beat the Browns…But his “safe” play calling wouldn’t beat an elite team…And was SO predictable it might get players injured…Defense’s will start getting to the holes before our players do…
Go Vikes !!!
…all he does is catch touchdowns…and dash dreams.
I think we’ll be fine. This was the FIRST NFL START for two of our OL, and Harvin. Favre is still getting used to the offense, and Berrian’s deep threat hasn’t yet been introduced. The playcalling was fairly vanilla, but I imagine it will get better with more games and confidence under Chili’s belt.
The D not completely stuffing the run was a concern.
AP was FANTASTIC !!!
Harvin looks like he will be VERY FUN to watch this year !!
It should be a great season…
GO VIKES !!
bleed, yup, Chili calls plays that will basically keep the outcome up for grabs until the last 5 minutes of most games. The talent on this team is way too good for that. Playing not to lose, yuck.
This comes from a news release just issued by the NFL.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced today that the suspensions of New Orleans Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith for their 2008 violations of the NFL’s Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances will not be enforced at the present time.
“This situation presents several unique and narrow aspects that I believe call for us to put the good of the game ahead of questions of discipline,” Goodell said. “Considerations of fairness, uniform application of our policies, and competitive integrity all support deferring the suspensions at this time. I am not prepared to treat players differently when the same conduct is involved.”
Last Friday, a federal appeals court in Minnesota unanimously ruled in favor of the NFL in the so-called “Star Caps” case, rejecting all of the challenges brought by the NFL Players Association, including unfounded claims of bias and failure to share information with players about diuretics. The Court of Appeals fully upheld the earlier rulings of a federal district court in favor of the league.
The ruling upheld the suspensions of the Saints players. However, the federal court also allowed Kevin Williams and Pat Williams of the Minnesota Vikings to pursue separate claims under Minnesota state law, which prevent suspending them at this time. Commissioner Goodell said the NFL will vigorously contest those state law claims and enforce appropriate discipline on a consistent and uniform basis.
Commissioner Goodell added, “Our primary goal is to maintain the effectiveness and integrity of our program, which has repeatedly been recognized as among the finest in all of sports. An important part of that program has been a tradition of fairness for players and clubs, with all players knowing they are held to a common standard. Because the Minnesota and New Orleans players committed the same violation and had their appeals resolved at the same time, I believe the appropriate step is to defer the suspensions while we pursue both our legal options and continue discussions with the NFLPA.
“Now that the courts have rejected the NFLPA’s improper challenge to our collectively bargained program, we hope the union will join us in ensuring that these principles of fairness and uniformity are preserved. The union’s unfortunate refusal to do so thus far has created needless uncertainty for our program. This is an important issue not only for the NFL, but for all sports and everyone who cares about the integrity of sports competition. This is why the other professional leagues and the USADA supported us in this case.
Tomb yeah that was weird to see them run so much on us. Do you think that c.c is lurking and watching right now and plotting to steal another milesone post?
Goodell probably beat his kids. I don’t care for Goodell.
Tomb… agreed. What happened to the run D? Maybe a more balanced Defense is on the horizon as well (as offense, that is)? I am not sure, I wish I could watch the game again.
Prisco s@cks!!!…..
ttp://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12211259
Any complaints about Sunday’s game is way too premature. Favre played, what, 3 quarters with this offense before Sunday? But you think the play calling was too vanilla? Um, maybe it needed to be for the first game. And, maybe the game plan was just for the Browns. I’d say a 34-13 lead was a nice game plan. I’d say yanking out your QB and RB with a 21 point lead was a nice game plan. I’d say the defense giving up one TD was a nice game plan. Don’t confuse a sluggish first half with poor coaching, vanilla game plan, or poor play calling. Cheer up, perhaps if we only beat the Lions by 14 there will be more to complain about.
homeskillet: the next time tomb says something lets try to agree with him at the same time again.
I hope every single team on our schedule thinks they can run on us and does nothing but run against us. This is not a bad thing for us. 20 rushes, 89 yards. It’s not the end of the world. It’s all about winning, and the Vikings completely dominated the Browns in the second half. Not bad for game 1.
Gun, I dunno. I was disappointed AD couldn’t get 181 yards. Stopped at 180 seems so disappointing. He’s average at best.
BTW, the defense is on pace for 80 sacks this year.
Just a few things that made a fan feel uneasy…Berrian had no burst on his sideline pattern that Favre threw his way ??…He didn’t even seem to try to get seperation…Chester (sure handed)Taylor dropped an easy toss his way…
Not knocking a big W in the win column…
But the game just seemed “sluggish” except for AP’s awesome second half play…And Harvin and Rice had a few moments…D didn’t look bad..But didn’t look sharp either…
But again…It waas a Win…: )
Hey Everybody check this out. Very good article…
The “first half” looked sluggish. The “game” did not.
Berrian clearly is not 100%, had zero catches, yet we had a 21 point lead. Nice.
One thing that felt different over last year. Vikings down by 3 at halftime, yet I didn’t feel hopeless, angry, or particularly bothered. It felt like we had outplayed them and that AP and our offense might get clicking. It also felt like the Browns would never score enough points to beat us. In essence, it felt like we would win. Last year, it felt like we would, or could, easily lose those close games.
Kevin Williams sack early in the game was cool though…
New rule for the milestone numbers (like 1400), should be you have to post a article, to be the milestone person.
Hello Mudda; Hello Fella
Here I’m back at
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I’m definitely not disappointed in the last game, don’t get me wrong. I was disappointed when Harvin dropped that quick pass his way, just because I wanted to see what he could do with it.
Anybody else laugh their arse off when Brady Quinn fumbled while trying to pass? That was hilarious, the poor slob.
“Kevin Williams sack early in the game was cool though… ”
I forgot about that, bleed. That was awesome. Kevin Williams is THE MAN.
There were some plays being made out there…
The main thing was it ended up in a VICTORY for the purple !!
And almost NO player injuries !!…: )
That reminds me, what’s the word on Sapp? Haven’t heard anything since the game.
This is a very interesting football site I just found….
Tomb, he played the end game. He’s ok I’ve posted this many times.
Tomb ~ I wrote something a bit ago on Sapp…He went out with cramps and needed an IV…I believe he is fine now…The last I heard anyway ??
wtfvikesfan, I haven’t been able to read all the 1,393 posts yet, been busy me boy! But thanks for the info.
MLB’s are falling like flies around the league though…Urlacher,Mayo,etc..
OK I forgive u.
carter stop lurking! I know you’re out there!
Vikes have great depth at so many positions this year its scarey !!
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WOOOOHOOOO!!!! 1400 BABY!!!!!!!!!
home scooped me
sorry I panicked a little when wtf said you have to post an article on milestone posts and then with all the adrenaline and everything…
But team is most important. Check out those links good articles, good writing.
Hey you need to talk to kenny. He is posting all the time on the axis of evil and not much here.
I meant hey coach, on above post. Typing ahead of my brain.
wtf did you see Mudhen’s and kenny’s posts that I pasted starting at 12:45?? Where Mud was telling Kenny he has to come back down here but Kenny didn’t want to?
Perhaps Kenny needs a little… “reminder” … of our mission here. Any volunteers? Sometimes, we have to do what we have to do, ya know… “for da good of da famly”.
Coach when you “reminder” you really mean you want someone to bust his kneecap right?
Like when Godfather says to make him an offer he can’t refuse.
Great site wtf! I have read both articles you posted!
Have you seen the National Football Post?
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-has-few-options-in-Williams-case.html
They have a great list of bloggers, including an ex-nfl safety, a few people from the GB front office, a former agent, and a few scouts!
I just noticed at the top that B.Grant almost immediately started complaining about the new format! Haha… good work Coach!
B. Grant says:
September 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
So far I don’t like it. What’s going on here? What was wrong with what we had? Dang!
1412 already? Dang! I missed it! That’s some impressive posting dudes and dudettes.
Florida is in the house!
Florida is in the house!
Everybody check this site out it great.
I haven’t checked if they have any comment sections yet.
Well written articles.
I post whole articles from bleacherreport here if you guys want me to.
Hey coach and everybody, One good thing that has happened since the axis of evil started. Is that I have found many other sites that have Viking content, and they have it before judd and chip.
Very good website starrc10
wtf: yeah, I like it. I think its a good, objective barometer of how the Vikings sit in relation to the rest of the NFL.
Clark te chic. has cracked rib.
Very good read if you have time….
T%his on is correct link for very good read if u have time. I don’t no why it didn’t copy right first time…
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-has-few-options-in-Williams-case.html
It’s about the court case, from someone whom teaches law.
Quiet here. crickets chirping.
Saints players respond to StarCaps decision
Posted by Mike Florio on September 15, 2009 8:33 PM ET
In response to the decision to refrain from suspending the Saints players who were slated to sit out four games after taking StarCaps, the players have expressed gratitude for their outcome — and their lawyer has exercised restraint.
Attorney David Cornwell has issued a statement on behalf of Charles Grant, Will Smith, and Deuce McAllister, who as a practical matter will be permitted to play unless and until the litigation filed by Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams is resolved against them. (McAllister currently is a free agent; the Saints cut him during the 2009 offseason.)
“Deuce, Will, and Charles appreciate Commissioner Goodell’s decision not to suspend
them for unknowingly ingesting a banned diuretic,” Cornwell said. “We are particularly grateful for the Commissioner’s sensitivity to the fairness issue.
“This has been a challenging process for everyone. While the NFLPA and the NFL must
now work together to resolve the unintended, broader issue of conflicting state laws,
DeMaurice Smith’s support for Deuce, Will, and Charles was invaluable and is greatly
appreciated.”
What Cornwell didn’t address — and what the NFLPA should tackle once again — is the portion of the league’s statement criticizing the union for joining in the attack against the anti-doping policy.
But here’s the reality. If the league wants the union to behave as a partner when it comes to the enforcement of the rules regarding steroids and other banned substances, then the NFL needs to behave like a partner, not an adversary. So when, for example, the league becomes aware that an over-the-counter substance has been secretly and deliberately spiked with a federally-regulated prescription drug that has significant possible side effects, the league needs to tell the union about it in unambiguous terms, and not simply by adding the company that makes the substance to the list of companies that players are prohibited from endorsing.
During the appeal process administered by the league, Cornwell developed evidence supporting the notion that the league was more concerned about catching players who had banned substances in their bodies than it was about ensuring that players have the best information available to them regarding potentially serious health risks.
That’s not partnership; that’s gamesmanship. So if the league truly wants to move forward in a cooperative way, the league needs to do the right thing and rescind the suspensions
Damm Goodell(sp)!!!!!!!!!!!!
etermined to suspend Minnesota Vikings’ Kevin and Pat Williams
League appealing temporary restraining order
By Brian Murphy
Pioneer Presss
Updated: 09/15/2009 07:53:17 PM CDT
Pat and Kevin Williams watch the second half of the game against the Houston Texans Monday night August 31, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. (Pioneer Press: Chris Polydoroff)
The NFL still is determined to suspend Vikings defensive linemen Kevin and Pat Williams — even after a federal appeals court cleared the way for them to play the 2009 season.
A lawyer for the Williamses confirmed Tuesday night that the league is appealing Hennepin County Judge Gary Larson’s temporary restraining order allowing the Pro Bowl tackles to play while their lawsuit against the NFL is pending.
No hearing has been scheduled, although the move affirms NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s vow to continue fighting for his authority to discipline players under the collectively bargained Policy for Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances.
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday the Williamses can sue the league in Hennepin County for allegedly violating Minnesota drug-testing laws by suspending them four games for testing positive for a banned substance.
On July 9, Larson issued a restraining order blocking the NFL from suspending the Williamses until federal appeals had been resolved.
Goodell said last week the NFL might appeal the 8th Circuit’s ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court or ask Congress to intervene. Meantime, the league is preparing to fight the Williamses on their home turf, and its first play is trying to strip the Vikings stars of their court protection.
Larson already determined more harm would befall the Williamses if they were suspended and lost four games’ pay than the NFL faces being unable to punish the players before the
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case is resolved.
“Entering a TRO (temporary restraining order) pending adjudication on the merits will allow the court to ensure the legislative will and public policy is served as best as possible,” Larson wrote July 9.
That means the NFL would have to prove it now faces an unequal burden.
With the Williamses playing, for now, under court order in Minnesota, Goodell said today the league would not enforce four-game suspensions against two New Orleans players who tested positive in 2008 for the same banned substance.
Goodell’s decision clears Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith to play in 2009, although the commissioner did not rule out future discipline in the so-called StarCaps case.
“This situation presents several unique and narrow aspects that I believe call for us to put the good of the game ahead of questions of discipline,” Goodell said in a statement.
“Considerations of fairness, uniform application of our policies, and competitive integrity all support deferring the suspensions at this time. I am not prepared to treat players differently when the same conduct is involved.”
The Court of Appeals ruling allowing the Williamses to proceed in state court exposed Saints players to suspension because the three-judge panel threw out Smith and Grant’s claims that the NFL violated public policy by failing to notify them StarCaps, the weight-loss supplement each player was taking, was contaminated with a banned substance.
Minnesota labor laws do not protect the Saints players.
“Our primary goal is to maintain the effectiveness and integrity of our program, which has repeatedly been recognized as among the finest in all of sports,” Goodell said. “An important part of that program has been a tradition of fairness for players and clubs, with all players knowing they are held to a common standard.”
Goodell last week repeated his criticism of the NFLPA for challenging the collectively bargained drug-testing policy in federal court.
“Now that the courts have rejected the NFLPA’s improper challenge to our collectively bargained program, we hope the union will join us in ensuring that these principles of fairness and uniformity are preserved.
“The union’s unfortunate refusal to do so thus far has created needless uncertainty for our program. This is an important issue not only for the NFL, but for all sports and everyone who cares about the integrity of sports competition. This is why the other professional leagues and the (United States Anti-Doping Agency) supported us in this case.”
The NFLPA responded with a statement late Tuesday:
“We respect the commissioner’s decision to be in the best interest of the game and our players, but we will never be silent when our players believe that they were mistreated by a system that operated unfairly.”
I’m all alone protecting the fort.
NO wtf, I am here! I was tryin to make sense of your previous post’s. So what does it all mean?
Basil?
This is a VERY interesting case. I really like what wtf posted from Mike Florio-how the NFL is not being a team player about this stuff, but then expects the NFLPA to turn around and be “united”. It saddens me that this case has simply become the Williamses hiding behind State Law versus the Collectively Bargained Agreement red tape. Especially because there is a real issue with the NFL hiding certain information from the players and is seeming to play an endorsement ($$$?) game with these people’s health.
I would be very interested to see if the Star Caps manufacturing entity had any previous dealings with the NFL, possibly an endorsement gone awry? If so the NFL deserves to be in front of the Senate ethics committee just as much as any baseball player. Is that the committee that was interviewing Bonds and Clemens awhile back… anyone know? Tomb…?
Where are your manners, comrades….?
WELCOME, Miami Viking! …our resident legal expert. Long time no blog. Your presence will be most valuable as we continue through the Williams’ case, and perhaps others as the arise.
Shall we count you among the comrades of the Original Access Vikings Blog Resistance?
i know alot of reading, more then chip and judd
Please post links or pieces of articles rather than the whole thing.
Make sure Coach knows to update the roster of resisters…MiamiViking has rejoined the fold and adds Florida to our list.
In all likeliness there was not any previous dealings between the two parties, but I wonder what the relationship is between supplement manufacturers and the NFL, if any. Obviously the NFL checks what is in a multitude of products, but what is the method to it.
I think this issue is more pertinent than “who has jurisdiction, NFL vs. MN?!” as it seems obvious the NFL CBA should have the jurisdiction since its a national organization (I guess then you get into franchise law… or something).
Mud some have asked for articles instead of links, I don’t know for sure but might be using cellphone to check in here.
I would like to put Roger Goodell on the hot seat right now.
Obviously I type too slowly…thanks Coach for noting Miami’s arrival.
I read other states have more strict labor laws than mn. If this case was in ill., nfl would have even harder time.
Check out this comment from “Bill” over at the National Football Post. We need to get him over here!
It has been settled law for (almost) ever that a contract provision that violates the law is void (often described as “void as a matter of public policy”). It doesn’t matter if the two parties to the contract agree to the provision–private parties cannot agree to violate the law. This rule started to be applied to CBAs in the 1940s and particularly the 1950s, when Jim Crow laws started to fall. A number of unions (and union locals) negotiate Jim Crow provisions in their CBAs ( for example: “…all plumbers on union jobs must be white…”). Those were overturned on the basis of federal, and later, state law. The fact that the parties agree to the provision doesn’t matter. There are some narrow areas where Congress has used the premption doctrine to trump state law, but Congress must explicitly do so; labor laws are generally not one of those areas. (Another example: a CBA cannot mandate wage rates lower than a state minimum wage rate, even if the parties “agree” to it.) The Court’s decision was not that surprising.
Bill
How could Goodell try and suspend Pat and Kevin now that he is not suspending the New Orleans players??
I agree congress should look in to case.
I think he means he wont suspend the N.O. players if Viking players arent suspended.
Goodell still deterimed to suspend williams wall..
Good find, husband… it makes so much sense after reading that: Two parties can’t just agree to break the law…. that’s still against the law.
Anyway, I’m pretty sure we have to have some kind of record now. Can’t they see this is the only way? We’re doing this out of love… if only they could understand.
PS: Don’t buy Madden 10 for Wii… Madden 09 has way better graphics and such. The only drawback? No new rosters…
Oh wait, even that doesn’t matter…. a roster downloaded yesterday for Madden 10 puts Wade with the Vikings, C-Tay returning kickoffs, and Harvin returning punts…
They are machines, They got no heart. No heart!?! I’m ALL HEART BLEEPERBLEEP!!!
I hate Goodell.
Well that will be really interesting then next year…What happens if Pat Williams retires ??…That should put an end to everything then…
Because Phat Pat would go into retirement “without punishment” from the league..Thus only making it fair that all others involved with the star caps case not being punished also…
Goodell just set his own precedent for this case saying that if “all” are not going to be punished…”None” will be punished…
Goodell would probably just make the others retire too.
Not to mention bleed, that another Saints player already served a suspension last year rather than fight it.
That player had an injury though or something I believe if memory is correct ??
Do we even have a mod anymore or are we totally unsupervized?
Coach supervises us with an iron fist. Be careful home
I have to supervize Coach’s swearing.
There is a funny word I am tempted to type right now, but I shall restrain myself. There is a lady present.
This is where starrc is supposed to say, “she’s no lady, that’s my wife”
We’re stuck in this place forever, arent we? Help! Help! No one can hear us. What’ll we do?
Don’t worry c.c , I am going to bed right…. NOW
c.c don’t say it, shes still there!
bookmark this site.. I posted it before, but want to repost those that don’t read every comment.
Very good site.
Yea, women, they’re sneaky like that.
Guys, Mrs. Starr hangs out on a Viking blog…I’m pretty sure she’s cool enough to handle a “funny” word or two…let ‘er rip c.c.
Still waiting for freds. Hey viking john did you get ahold of freds.
Twat did you say, Mud?
I KNEW that was what you wanted to say!!
Bu tit is not a good word.
I said Mrs. Starr is clearly a delicate flower; watch your language around her or I’m sure Mr. Starr will give you a firm talkin’ to.
New star caps article, very interesting…
Ginsberg, league debate StarCaps
Posted by Mike Florio on September 15, 2009 11:02 PM ET
Earlier tonight, the lawyer representing the Saints players who, thanks to a pair of Vikings players, have avoided for now a four-game suspension for taking StarCaps, an over-the-counter supplement that had been spiked with Bumetanide, a prescription diuretic and a substance banned by the NFL’s anti-doping policy.
More recently, the lawyer representing the Vikings players has spoken.
“For two years, the NFL did not punish NFL players who were detected with Bumetanide in their system as a result of taking StarCaps,” said attorney Peter Ginsberg, who represents Kevin and Pat Williams. “Then, Commissioner Goodell arbitrarily changed the NFL’s handling of such cases. While we applaud the decision not to suspend the Saints players for their use of StarCaps, it is unfortunate that Commissioner Goodell is still ignoring the injustice he did to others who took the supplement while the NFL was hiding the fact that the product contained a potentially lethal substance. Commissioner Goodell’s decision not to punish the Saints players addresses just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the NFL’s manipulation of what should be — and could be — a constructive steroid program.”
Reached for a response, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello disputed Ginsberg’s contention.
“The key problem with Mr. Ginsberg’s contention is that it ignores the facts, as two federal courts have confirmed,” Aiello said. “Simply put: Nothing was hidden. The union was told about StarCaps and it shared the information the very next day. Players have been warned not to take supplements for years and were specifically warned not to take weight loss supplements like StarCaps. Mr. Ginsberg’s effort to rewrite history does not change those facts.”
So, basically, this controversy is going to continue to percolate. Eventually, a Minnesota court will have to decide whether the suspensions of the Vikings players will be upheld. The outcome will directly affect whether the Saints players are suspended
Starrc10 what do u think about this one?
All right c.carter, home, that’s it. Turn off your monitors for 15 minutes. C’mon, I mean it! You knew better, but, oh no, it had to be said…. Brother!
Ladies, I would like to think that this little escapade is not reflective of the caliber of blogging you will enjoy here on the OAVBR location. I can assure you these issues will be addressed promptly.
How was that my fault??? That was carter, I didn’t do anything except tell him not to say it.
S trib. still has nothing on all the articles we posted. Who needs them.
Ok coach, but….hey, what about Mud? He’s the one that…I wasnt gonna cause starrs was right there! Then she said “I’m going to bed”. Then home even said not to cause she wasnt really goin to bed, she was hiding! Being all sneaky, you know, like only girls can. But still I didnt say a word. Then that bully, Mud, said “shes no lady” and stuff like that. He was darin me coach, it was a double dog dare even!
Well, well, well… a little “story behind the story” regarding the combatants in Cleveland last Sunday. Roger has his eye on you, Eric, watch yourself!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-favresinjury-mangini&prov=ap&type=lgns
Hey Mud, can hardly wait to hear the results of your MOP today. Boy, I never could make up my mind on this one. You really put one before us this time!
No excuses, boys. I want those monitors black and cool.
This is awesome–on the way to 1500! The inferior blog could only dream of those numbers…
Has anyone responded to any of those “guest bloggers” on the evil site? I’ve looked a couple times and they always say,”ZERO.” The word speaks for itself.
Go Vikes!
Thats right ABV, we are crushing them, with each post we get stonger. One day it will become too much. I’d say 10,000 should do it.
I spent my 15 minutes reading starrc’s and wtf’s post’s. And I am much smarter about the wall’s case. Sorry coach, and sorry ladies.
38 bloggers from 20 states with nearly 1500 posts. Good work everyone! Those with no state behind your name - let me know (if I missed it, sorry). Thanks!
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
williams wall - MINNESOTA
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
Crypt - ARIZONA
farside - MONTANA
south-a-state - IOWA
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Viking John - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
poorbackslider - MICHIGAN
briano29 - CONNECTICUT
Miami Viking - FLORIDA
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
Ole - HAWAII
Random Thoughts Guy/BP -
Star Cap Me -
Vi King -
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
Lost Viking -
Tizzy -
Goal Line Blitzer -
A question tho. If the courts already said that if the NFL suspends them that the Wall can then turn around and sue the league, why would they try to suspend them?
Coach how come I was 3rd from the top on your last list but now I’m 5th from the top? and how come grrrr and williams wall got moved up?
Never forget the MIA’s, comrades. We shall start a “yellow ribbon” list - please add names that I have forgotten (I can’t remember the name of that disease I have…)
- Freds
- Bones
- Fargo
- Queen
- 2 Minute Tommy
- DDS
- krugjr
-
-
(sound of “Johnny Comes Marching Home Again” from a flute in the background)
You got moved down even more than me tho c.c
C’mon home, what does it matter? Its the team! Haven’t you learned anything? I mean I was the 1st to join after coach, but you dont hear me complaining.
I grouped us by states so it is easier to keep track, and I just cutted and pasted rather haphazardly, I guess. Sorry for any loss in perceived rank you may have felt from this decision, home.
(Also because the names above you do not use naughty words in their posts!)
Unlike the evil blog, I will listen to arguments against this change if you feel it is important. We are schism-free here at the OAVBR.
I thought I was a fine leadoff man. Lets just see how ww does. But hey I’m just here to help the team, good Lord willin, things will work out!
My shift is over, fellow resisters. Be nice to your ladies, and remember our troops.
Coach,
Don’t forget AkVikesfan.
Where’s he?
I don’t want to make a big deal out of this but your first grouping is from Minnesota and other people from Minnesota got moved ahead of me. I can see why c.c got moved down because he does not live in Minnesota. But it looks like I got punished for telling c.c not to curse.
However I will leave it up to you and not complain.
I’ve never used poor language here on the blog.
Can I be moved up like 25 places?
Come to think of it, I think the order of the list should be based on the order of who posted first on this thread.
So, if that were the case, I should be 2nd.
Agressive on the basepath’s, good on base %, good speed, smart hitter, thats how I play the game. But its your call coach, if you want to go that way. Just because I dont live in Minnesota. I’ll do whatever is good for the team.
cc-
I think the Commish is so arrogant and such a jerk he would do anything he can to get the Vikings and the Williams Wall–even if it means being sued. He’ll wait until playoffs though…
The key to the case for me is if the Players Union knew the substance in StarCaps was in there and banned–and didn’t get that info to the players OR did the League know about the substance and didn’t get that info to the Union.
Whose story is correct?
What matters most is we need our Wall for the season and playoffs!
Its on, aint it?
Yes but I was the first one that found my way back here after the machines attacked. So really Coach should be the one that gets moved down plus he said twat.
cough
cough
1500?
Can I DO IT!!!
1501?
1500
p.s. Coach can put my anywhere on his list–it’s all about being on the list that matter to me!!
Well, my pillow and Mr.ABV calls–until tomorrow night–GO VIKES!
The cough got it.
Slick.
NO! NO! NO! THAT WAS A DOUBLE POST HOME! NO!
sorry c.c and Fran
*matters*
Whatever number…it’s all good!
No c.c it looks like a double post but it really issn’t because I typed cough a second time and submitted it a second time. It only looks like a double post.
Yeah, sure. . .
If you type and submit fast enough you can have 2 posts in the same minute and if you type the same word twice and submit it twice it can look like a double post when it really isn’t.
Well, night all. See you at post 2000.
A great injustice has been done here tonite. I dont no any other way to put it… you guys saw it, look at the replay!
I have won a LOT of milestone posts including 1000 and 1500. I think c.c got one too tho.
I wish this thing had seconds on it. THEN we could see this double poster for what he really is.
Ah well, good game homeskillet, see you soon. I’ll see you soon.
See you at 1600 c.c!
Hey guys and gals milestone post are supposed to have meaning and content. like really good articles. not…. cough.
Home i don’t think cough counts for 1500.
wtf- you cant reason with these Iwillpurposelydoubleposttogetthemilestonepost’s people. But hey, there’s alway’s next time.
I posted this awhile back, just wondering if anyone hasnt seen it-
Hey coach, I suggested this this afternoon , milestones posts should be a post of a article about the vikings. What do u think?
I don’t think a
“cough” counts.
Hey c.c do u think pussycats will shutdown AD.
No. But they will try. I dont see another 180 3td game, maybe 130 3td game. Old Bart’s gonna need to get at least 200. Or we may win by only 10.
Vikes lose this one and embarrassing will be an understatement. I dont want to even think about it.
from axis of evil….
Kennedy gets the call
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A few notes that we did not get into the final edition of the paper Wednesday.
Veteran nose tackle Jimmy Kennedy is listed third on the Vikings’ depth chart behind starter Pat Williams and Fred Evans. However, that’s not the way things worked on Sunday as Kennedy was part of the 45-man game day roster against Cleveland and Evans was inactive.
Kennedy, a first-round pick by the St. Louis Rams in 2003, got in for about 20 plays and had two tackles, including one for a loss. Williams was on the field for approximately 30 plays.
Kennedy, 6-5, 320 pounds, said he has grown comfortable in the Vikings defense since being signed last December after he was let go by Jacksonville. “It’s just about getting comfortable with the coaches and having them getting comfortable with me being out there,” Kennedy said. “When I came in last year it wasn’t that I wasn’t comfortable, I just didn’t know all the calls. So it’s kind of hard when you [join a team] with guys who went through training camp and everything else.”
As for Evans it remains to be seen if he will be back in uniform this Sunday in Detroit. Evans started three games, including the playoff game against the Eagles, last season, after Williams suffered a shoulder injury. The Vikings thought enough of Evans that they extended a second-rounder tender ($1.545 million) to him as a restricted free agent last spring so another team wouldn’t attempt to sign him.
Coach Brad Childress said Kennedy had practiced “a little bit better” than Evans leading up to last Sunday’s game.
Back in the middle
Middle linebacker E.J. Henderson played his first game Sunday after suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 4 last season. Henderson appeared on track to earn his first Pro Bowl trip before his injury, and there seems to be little doubt that he has returned to that same level of play.
Henderson led the Vikings in tackles against Cleveland with eight. He also had one sack, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry.
“E.J. was all over again,” Childress said. “He looked like he was having fun. Again he is the guy that sets up all that, sets the defense, sets the strength, sets where the blitzes are coming from. So he really is communication with the front and with the back end. He is the middle man. If he’s not intentional and doesn’t over communicate nobody knows where to go. Not only is he a good communicator, which I know you guys [media] find hard to believe since he is a man of such few words, but he plays lights out.
c.c, i’m hoping pussycats stack the box and Favre checks off deep to harvin, then deep to berriman, then deep to rice, then we pound AD rest of game.
Great article….
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Vikings rookie receiver Percy Harvin gets step-by-step tutorial from former Packer Antonio Freeman
Former Packer helps Vikings rookie receiver refine his routes
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Updated: 09/15/2009 11:58:45 PM CDT
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Before the University of Florida’s Pro Day in March, agent Joel Segal solicited suggestions from several league “decision-makers” on what his client Percy Harvin could do to raise his draft stock.
Segal heard a universal answer.
“They told me because of his multi-dimensional abilities,” Segal said, “to make sure he was a good route runner.”
Segal had a solution.
“There was no finer route runner in his career than Antonio Freeman,” Segal said. “Free was a technician.”
A third-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers in 1995, Freeman didn’t possess prototype size or speed. But Freeman developed into Brett Favre’s top target, catching 57 of the future hall of fame quarterback’s NFL-record 464 touchdown passes. Freeman endeared himself to Favre with his reliable hands and precise route running.
When his longtime agent broached the idea of coaching Harvin, Freeman was intrigued but concerned.
“I figured he’d have the diva personality,” Freeman said of Harvin, whom the Vikings selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. “I watched the kid (at Florida). He’s explosive and exciting.
“Sometimes it’s harder for an older guy to have a credible relationship with a younger guy. For younger guys, when they get so much money so soon, a lot of reasoning goes out the window. They figure money is power, and power is knowledge, so they might not listen to the wisdom that an older guy has to offer.”
But in their first meeting, Harvin charmed
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Freeman, a one-time Pro Bowl and Super Bowl champion. Harvin was humble and polite.
For five hours a day, over five consecutive days, Freeman put Harvin through a route-running clinic, providing the young receiver with an insider’s perspective on the age-old route stem. The focus wasn’t on catching balls or building his explosiveness.
Freeman hammered home to Harvin the importance of steps, so that each of his routes looked the same.
“It wasn’t a weakness for him, but it was something he could get away with in college, because he was the fastest guy on the football field,” Freeman said of Harvin. “He was a good route runner for the college game, but it wasn’t good enough for the pro game. It was average.”
Harvin had a tendency to take what Freeman called “pitter-patter steps,” short, choppy ones that give savvy cornerbacks a tell that a cut is coming.
“A lot of corners are smart, so if you start sticking, they know the breaks,” Harvin said. “I had to work on speed cuts. That was one thing, getting out of that habit.”
Yet Harvin’s athleticism reared itself early in those workouts with Freeman.
He was getting to spots too quickly. Running the same route, Freeman needed seven steps to get to a mark that Harvin got to in six.
“I wasn’t the fastest. I wasn’t the quickest. But I got separation during my route, which allowed me to get yards after the catch,” Freeman said. “But Percy’s a freak. You take a guy with his ability, and teach him to be a route runner and not rush, and his potential is limitless.”
Freeman also schooled Harvin on not tipping off defenders with his hands or hips.
“If my body is about to come to a stop in two or three yards, that defender will jump the route,” Freeman said.
A Washington Redskins analyst for Comcast Sports, Freeman also co-founded Onlyplayers.com, a social and business network Web site for professional athletes. But after his experience with Harvin, Freeman said he is open to tutoring other young receivers and may even develop his own receivers camp.
Freeman said he is proud he had a “finger” in Harvin’s successful start with the Vikings.
“I remember sitting on my couch, when I heard about (how well he performed during) his Pro Day,” Freeman said. “I jumped through the ceiling, like I had something to do with it.”
I solder on by myself
maybe i can get to 1600
It’s been said that Soldier Field looks like a spaceship crashed into the Colosseum.
If that is true, the aliens finally landed one safely, and it’s in Arlington, TX. (I know, who would’ve guessed, right?)
Take your pick of egregious storylines—the scoreboard even a rookie punter can hit, the gigantic price tag, the concessions, the $60 pizza.
It’s the opposite of a government stimulus. Jerry Jones has priced a family of four out of a football game. DirectTV couldn’t be happier.
Unemployment is at 8.3 in Arlington. None of them would have been going to Cowboys games anyway, but this is like a kick to the teeth of a fallen man.
This stadium will either be Jerry Jones’ greatest achievement or the albatross around his neck. It all depends on if he can put a new banner up in the rafters (hopefully out of a punter’s reach)
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Losing Pisa Tinoisamoa for a month—bad.
Losing Brian Urlacher for the season—there are no words.
After Chicago’s offensive sputtering excuse for a week one, things didn’t need to get worse for America’s second city.
Putting Nick Roach on the strong side is not much of a drop-off. He’ll muddle through and go unnoticed.
Hunter Hillenmeyer, on the other hand? Good for short bursts, but he’s not Urlacher.
All this on top of Jay Cutler losing all of his composure? It’s a recipe for disaster against the defending Super Bowl champs. Yikes!
here all alone looking out for the machines
The lone sentry watches over the sleeping camp, once again. He is reminded of the time he had chicken pox, cronic halotosis, and diahrea. No one wanted to play with him. Life of a early riser, and screwy work schedule does have it’s pitfalls
A short topic of discussion: What are the offical nicknames of the Vikes players. A Peterson is AD, Favre is Silver Fox, Darius Reynaud is D-Ray, Ya got Phat Pat, Who are the others?
T-Jack (or my preferred version T-Jax)
The Mullet (not really, but you instantly know who I mean)
‘Toine
Mount McKinnie
The Load (I made that one up, hoping it catches on)
Hutch
Sully
Shank
Big Kev
YES I AM!!!
Coach Grant, I am here. Been secretly monitoring the enemy on a covert operation.
as my close personal friend Jared Allen would say,
VIVA LA RESISTANCE!!!!
Don’t forget about PHarv. I am a big fan of the first inital first syllable of last name thing…
Though now that I think about it, it doesn’t really work for everyone. Some how K-Will does not sound near as cool as T-Jax…
PS: Thanks for sticking up for me last night, Mud. I agree that my presence here automatically means I am prepared for anything. That’s what it means to be a member of the resistance.
Also, I was going to stick around until you said it, c.c, but since I was pretty sure what “it” would be, the Mr. and I decided to actually go to bed.
Oh, and another nickname… I like to call E.J. Henderson “Edge.” Not sure if that’s a creation of my own, my husband, or someone else…
ray edwards-red
Judd-I have located my targets-I will now travel back in time and eradicate young skillet
Mrs. Starr - aren’t PHarv and Favre pronounced the same way? Could get confusing.
Lol. I forgot the hyphen. Should read P-Harv
So, here is a quote of Chili talking about Favre’s audibles… I don’t quite understand how the last line about living and learning comes in, but it gives it a bit more context than we have previously discussed:
“You know he did a great job getting us out of a couple of runs that had a low probability of success and actually took one to the side where we gained a bunch of yards,” Childress said. “He did that on his own.”
“Obviously he is able to see an extra man, an overhang guy, places that we have been hitting them and brought it back the other way. He put a couple things on the pass game that we really weren’t expecting. You know, you live and you learn and he will live and learn, too.”
(As reported by Scout.com at http://min.scout.com/2/899611.html?refid=400)
Morning, Campers.
Interesting article on Antonio Freeman and Harvin posted by WTF. Good to hear Harvin’s not a head case just yet. Possibility of George Stewart working Freeman into Viking camp or off-season program? Would be great to have those guys work together.
Negative spin: Chili’s a control freak and doesn’t want even a HOF veteran going off script
Positive spin: audibles didn’t work because Favre and the receivers weren’t expecting the same things; he’ll learn what we’ve asked of the receivers and audibles will work better in the future
Mud, used a different computer to access the main Axis Viking site w/o sign on difficulty.
Mebbe a cookie issue to investigate. Poses a dilemma. Do we want the alternate site to provide tech assistance to help resolve shoddy migration programming on new AV?
Then again, hoping to have these technical access issues resolved so I can check in with my good friend, Sid this p.m.
At his HOF induction Randall McDaniel told the story of coming to his first Viking camp. Guess this was ‘88 after McDaniel had been selected in first round (19th)
McDaniel said he nervously walked up to Offensive Coordinator Johnnie Michaels to introduce himself. Michaels, all 5′ 8″ looks up at the 6′ 4″ McDaniel and barks at him. “McDaniels, your a rookie. Rookies don’t start on my teams. Get back in line with the rest” Then marched off leaving McDaniels stunned.
McDaniel started fifteen of sixteen games that year. McDaniel phones Johnnie fairly regularly and the calls start with a one minute rant listing off things the HOF could improve on as a player.
Lost’s question inspires a more serious than usual…
MOP of the Day:
Should our goal here at the real AV, be:
a) Keep going as-is, having a little fun and a fair amount of silliness
b) Take the discussion to a higher level with more posting of interesting stories like WTF’s re: Freeman and Harvin, and mature discussion thereof
c) A more concerted effort to get the attention of the Strib to make changes to the new AV so we can join in there and interact with Judd and Chip as in the past
d) Gather our things and move elsewhere (e.g. Pioneer Press, bleacher report, or a new blog like that created by the Starrs)
B. Except I’m not a fan of the whole article being posted here. If that works for most people, I will deal.
Also, maybe we should do B and C at the same time.
From the imagination that brought you such memorable blog personalities as T.o.d.d F.l.a.x.t.o.n, T.o.n.y P.a.n.t.s, G.r.e.e.n.j.e.a.n.s., Scrubby, T.o.r.g.o, and may others comes the next generation of blog entertainment. More to come soon.
Thanks Mr. Important but think I’ll stick with Jay Leno. He supports Favre’s decision to put off retirement.
Said Leno: “Three NFL players announced yesterday they will donate their brains to science after they die. Actually, they were gonna ask Brett Favre to do that but they were afraid after he died, he’d change his mind and want the brain back.”
Leno also said the Texan are reducing the size of beer cups in order curb drunkenness. The Lion are increasing the size of the beer cups in order to help fans forget sooner.
Leno on Charger linebacker Shawne Merriman and decision by the authorities to not pursue a criminal case of battery and false imprisonment for allegedly choking Tila Tequila:
“Even the cops know the Chargers always wait to the playoffs before they start choking.”
Tequila became enraged after she entered the room while Merriman was with two other woman and asked her to join, Leno said, “I can’t get a foursome together for golf.”
After Eagle quarterback Donovan McNabb leaving Sunday’s game with a cracked rib. Said Leno, “Michael Vick offered to put down McNabb for free.”
I am pleased to see and report that Fargo has moved from the Yellow Ribbon list to the OAVBR list! This is very good news, to be sure! Welcome, and happy blogging to you, Fargo!! Thanks for all your covert efforts, and please help with our search for other MIA’s.
I gotta go with C, Mud. Always liked what we had, and still hoping we can get back to that one day. (although I am currently having fun as per A/B.)
So this is where everyone has been hiding from your old pal Freds!
Thanks to Fred’s old pal John for providing the info!
Chilly..coach of the year!
hooray
for viking j
he is the best
blogger of all time
funny and smart
he keeps it fun
never takes it too seriously
it is just a blog
the vikings will *bwak* win
it all this bwaaaaaaak year
it is miami bwaaak bwak
or bwaaaaaak bust bwaaak
bwaaaak bwak bwaaaaak bwaaak bwaaak bwaak bwak
Hey it’s my ol’ pal Freds! Tomb is happier than Rush Limbaugh with a fresh prescription pad!
Welcome back Smooter!
It’s good to be back. Greetings to my “tax and spend, mortgage our children’s future, tree huggin’, I did not have sexual relations with that women, Ms. Lewinski” friend, Tombs.
Tombs, don’t flip your lid, your old pal is only kidding.
The new AV stinks, really bad.
Wow Freds! I thought the evil faux AV had captured you and put you in chains!
Welcome back.
You’ve missed a lot. (Like 1500+ comments.)
Tomb, good one about el’Rushbo.
Got one myself;
Happier than Al Franken finally coming up with a funny joke;
Election to the US Senate.
Now THAT’S a good joke!
Thanks people:
For he was lost, now he is found.
For he drank too many colts and fell down, he is now back on his feet asking for more.
For he didn’t lose in FF, he tied.
I present the missing man, The Smooter.
Go Vikes
Frans,
Your old pal Fragile takes a while to catch on. Fred is a shut down, overpaid corner, not a brain surgeon.
viking john i wish you were my daddy
John - How’s the camping?
Oh, and lists of names:
Phat Pat
Kleindropper
Thank you Johns, thank you. Freds has a tear in his eye.
Moriaritys…he might be.
Freds, great to have you back. The internet lines are jammed. Vike fan wants to ask you about last week. Why was Giant receiver allowed to proceed to end zone when replays showed you clearly touched him two hands below the belt? Does NFL need a rule change?
And even though he’s not with us:
MeMo “I’ve-got-a-girlfriend!”
Hey Queen. Camping was okay, the weather this year was so strange. Can never have enough camping though. How about you?
Moriarity-I could be arranged…
Go Vikes
Freds, news is that three current NFL players have chosen to donate their brains for medical research after their deaths. Goal is to advance medical science understanding or brain injury associated with blunt force and trauma.
Have you heard rumor that three Viking sportswriters also now considering similar donation?
Freds,
Take all the time you need to aclimate yourself back into the fold.
And you’re SO right about the new (Evil-faux) AV being REALLY bad and stinks!
Losts,
If the NFL is going to make a rule change, Freds recommends flags on all receivers. No one can pull a flag like your old Pal.
9 times so far this year. Looking at doing 1 or 2 more trips. Fishing has been good.
Welcome back Freds! Anyone else think the Lions game is dangerous (they must be desperate for a win)? They should have beaten us once if not both times last year. Just sayin’ . . .
Also-are we all in reasonable agreement that we’re all meeting at the
http://www.dailynorseman.com/
if they pull the plug on this? Gonzo does a great job with the site - keeps growing & growing. Can’t believe they haven’t shut down the ghosts in the machine yet. They must really need the web hits . . .
Wow! A REUNION! Queen, Freds, Fargo, this just gets better and better!! Note the new and improved format here… one thread. You never have to worry about your post being on the previous one!
Too bad Chip and Judd don’t want to be a part of the reunion…
Approaching 1600 posts. Queen, any recollection of the previous record?
Remember returnees, we want to list your state of residence. Thanks!
Brian… I think there is still some amount of debate as to where we end up should the plug be pulled. Should the dark day come when I am unable to post here, I will probably check the Norseman. I have been reading Gonz’s stuff for awhile now.
Also, yes, the Motor City Kittys do scare me. Although I will say I beat them 34-7 on Madden last night. Of course that crappy game can’t seem to get the roster or personnel straight. Lazy, lazy programmers…
Come to think of it, maybe EA Sports designed the Faux AV site.
Lets keep it going, 1600 is right around the corner…
MN
Pretty sure the record is broken. Can’t recall, but this is the most I’ve seen.
Speaking of records, how do we all feel about Brett Favre breaking Jim Marshall’s ironman streak?
Don’t gorget to answer the MOP…so far answers suggest taking this conversation to a higher level (b) and trying to get Judd & Chip to change the new blog (c).
All agreed?
MudHen- I vote (b)
Gorget! Opion! We’re cool! Cool Club- you have got mail
You all want to meet in real life sometime so we can sit around and realize how socially inept we all are in real ife?
Favre continues to say the right things:
On how he has adapted to the Vikings offense: “The transition hasn’t been very difficult as far as the offense is concerned. That was a big plus, that the terminology and plays were really what I grew up in, so from that standpoint it made it a lot easier. Now, how it pertains to our guys is the trick to it and the plays that I’m familiar with as far as running, maybe our guys or specific plays is not as good here or may be better. The running game speaks for itself, so there’s never really a bad run here. So from that standpoint it’s different, I think it would be different for any quarterback because with Adrian there really isn’t a bad run. I mean yeah you get stopped from time to time, so I guess what I’m saying more or less is that you don’t always have to check out of runs and things like that. For me in the passing game it’s just getting on the same page. The good thing is that I can spit the plays out and understand them concept-wise , and I missed several throws the other that there’s no guarantee I would have completed them but I felt like that we were off, I was off on what our guys were doing. That’s what the biggest challenge for me is right now.”
He’s consistently said AD is the star of this team and he’s the one who needs to learn what our receivers do so he can adjsut his audibles, throws etc. accordingly. Crap, I may end up liking this guy.
I vote b too.
Plus I think it important that we decide on an alternate site if the evil ones pull plug.
I like both briano’s and starr10’s idea but I’d like to add another site that I’ve been on for several years;
http://www.topix.net/forum/nfl/minnesota-vikings
This site is sort of a free for all, as they really don’t have any monitors.
I’m going to go there now and post a thread titled “The real AV blog exsists here”
Check it out and be sure to register so we know you from the trolls.
Good to see SO MANY find there way back to the ONLY AV site worth being a member of…
$125,000 fined to the Jets for not reporting Favre’s shoulder injury on their weekly injury report !!…
Starting to be more than a “hand slap” for fudging injury reports ??…I think it is a good move…IMO…
Go Vikes !!
By the way Starr, I think it’s AWFUL that Favre will break Marshalls record (And you’re talking to a guy that watched Marshall run the wrong way on an interception, LIVE, so I’ve been around a while.
Marshall played DE for 270 games. ALOT different that playing QB.
I don’t like it at all and I suspect that Favre playing 17 years for the hated Pack has something to do with it. . .
Don’t forget though Fran…He broke the record of a Viking ~ while “being” a Viking !!…
Ironman = Viking players
Yeah but he was was a PACKER for 99% of his games!
ahem. . .
Based on MOP responses, there seems to clearly be an interest in increasing the content and seriousness of discussion–not that there’s anything wrong with occasional silliness (Jeff knows I’ve done plenty)…just not to the point it takes over 50 consecutive posts until a milestone is hit (ahem).
Some modest proposals:
1) We should designate one or two people each day to “borrow” content from the new site and post it here. We originally came here because we liked Judd & Chip’s posts (and Kevin’s before them); however, if we all keep going to the new blog to see what they’ve said, they’ll be getting high page views which will convince them the new format is doing just fine despite low comments. We can bold the titles to make them easier to find as you scroll through this page.
2) Content “borrowed” from other sites can also be posted here for all to share. I recommend pasting only the most interesting few sentences along with the link but that can be a personal preference decision by each of us.
3) Our daily recon crew–and only the daily recon crew–is free to comment on the new blog provided its to a) pan the new format, b) make a request of Judd & Chip to change the format, and/or c) to recruit readers to join us here.
Thoughts?
I’m just
clearing
throat
.
1600!(I know, I cheated)
He never would have made it if he wasn’t a Viking this year…And the info will go into the Hall of Fame as a Viking player…
I guess its kind of looking at the glass half empty of full on this one ??…
I like the fact that every record Favre continues to break “or” add on too ~ will be happening with him being a Viking…
Ok, that’s spooky. Note how Fran started his run toward 1600 at 2:15, then read my first paragraph at 2:16 (clearly, given the length of my post, I was typing it while Fran was posting and hadn’t read his post)…ESP…extra spooky posting!
Mud,
Excellent ideas.
Especially about posting only a portion of the article, followed by the link.
I do think we are not giving enough thoughts (And a decision) on where to meet up if they pull the plug.
My choice is
http://www.topix.net/forum/nfl/minnesota-vikings
This site is un-monitored and would be an excellent place to gather the troops.
THAT is spooky. I thought for sure your “ahem” was directed at me.
bleed,
I’m all for favres new records going in as a Viking but don’t forget who holds the record for INT’s.
It’s good to see we’re getting the band back together! Almost everybody has been found, but there is always new recruits to be had for the resistance.
Love your ideas Mud. I have enjoyed the content of the last 1,600 posts, but of course, we are all originally here because of content related to the Minnesota Vikings. We need our fix, but we need it in an appropriate format. i.e. The exact opposite of the Faux AV.
I don’t like the idea of leaving here. It would feel like abandoning my children. We must continue the fight from our homebase.
I notice how Tomb tried to get 1600 with no comment at all.
Is that you’re way of commenting on my Franken quip? lol
Gunslinger, Agreed but what happens IF they pull the plug?
You don’t see the need for alternate site?
I’m less concerned about the risk of the Strib pulling the plug on this. The archives have been maintained for years now even though some posts have been attacked by spam driving up the comment total over 4,000 (thus adding to the difficulty in pinpointing a true “record” for total comments on one post).
Having said that, I recommended a few days ago that we use Pioneer Press’ blog…not as a permanent relocation, but as a “come find us” junction. This approach has the added benefit of punishing the Strib for their dastardly deeds. The free market–i.e. where the majority of us decide we like the content best–will decide the ultimate location for each of us.
Jim Marshall holds the Ironman record as a Viking record. Much the same way Cal Ripken’s record is about the Oriole franchise.
If Brett Favre break’s the record it will become a Brett Favre record. Reflects how NFL game has changed over the years.
I tried to sneak in like that pesky ccarterhof and steal the glory, but since I had a handful of burger, I couldn’t type anything but a period. Imagine my chagrine when I saw I missed it.
Trying to control the conversation on here would be like trying to herd cats, I would imagine.
When Coach feels like busting out with a naughty word, who’s going to stop him?
Not me!
MudHen, how about a poll of what we want to do if the plug becometh pulledeth?
When the wife and I were putting together that blog the other day, we noticed in the settings that it could be a easy as clicking a drop down menu to show how many comments are viewable on a single page.
I would be willing to return to my patronage of the Faux AV if Judd or Chip would simply post here that they are sorry for just up and switching, and they had switched so all comments are visible together.
I would even suck it up and deal with the fact that the articles are all scattered about the website making it impossible to just read one after another ensuring no information is missed.
OK kids…let it go for like the next 85 posts or so
I think Jim Marshall said he’s cool with it…if he’s cool widit, I’m cool widit.
leaving this blog before they pull the plug would prolly be a good lesson to teach the strib not to mess with us, but i don’t want to leave here unless we have to. so, yeah, we need the alternate choice as a back-up, but if it happenend right now, i’d look around on the crap av and find out where to go, i’m sure it’d work itself out
I’m fine (As I suggested earlier) with the Pioneer Press for an alternate site.
Marshall just said that to be polite.
He’s really pissed off and thinking of tripping Favre when he comes out onto the field this Sunday
Even with D-McNabb, Cassell, Delhomme, Orton, and Cutler all sucking/being hurt, no offers for T-Avis car rental Jackson or Sage Rosenbaum that Chillito, Ricky Shchpielman, and Ziggurat are will to consider… Hm.
Ok Mr. Starr, but since we already had a MOP today and I missed yesterday, this one will have to be the…
MOP of the (Tues)Day:
In the event this blog is terminated (that’s for skillet), we should seek each other out at:
a) Pioneer Press blog (stick it to the man!)
b) Bleacher Report
c) Topix Forum - Vikings
d) Daily Norseman
e) Real Vikings Fans (new site started by Mr. & Mrs. Starr)
Please note I’ve tried to post this with links for all the above several times but kept getting ignored.
“…are willing to consider…” That’s a poor sentence right thur…
“…were willing to accept…”
Mud,
I tried the same thing (Listing several links at the same time)
I think we got bounced because of multible links on the same post.
It seems if you do one link at a time, they make it. When you try two or more, they get bounced.
Some sort of spam filter, me thinks.
Someone be a leader and they will follow. Or is it, build it and they will come. Or is it, drink to much and pass out and don’t worry about it.
Go Vikes
I was just going thru my bookmarks of Viking sites and ran into our old friend akvikefan (Also from Alaska)
He has a site too. Maybe he’d be interested in our huddled masses if we get the boot?
Here’s his site;
http://www.vikingsgab.com/
Short of a no-brainer (e.g. 3rd round pick), I don’t think we’ll trade T-Jax or Sage given Favre’s age and T-Jax’ tendency toward injury…we may need all three before the year is out!
I’ll vote for “a” for what it’s worth.
Tizzy = Minnesota
RTG = Minnesota
I know we were all concerned about having two rookies on the O-line this year. Here’s a good article from the Pioneer press about Sullivans job against one of the best NT’s in the league. Makes you feel a bit more comfortable in our ability to keep favre upright;
“Center John Sullivan, making his first regular-season start against the Browns, came away encouraged by his performance against Pro Bowl nose guard Shaun Rogers. . .
“He’s one of the best nose guards in the league,” Sullivan said. “Obviously, he presents a lot of problems no matter who he’s playing against. He got me that one time (for a sack), and then he got the better of the matchup a couple of other times. But I think it went well. It’s a stiff first test, but I’m happy with how it went.”
The rest of he story;
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_13343973?nclick_check=1
achoo!
Mud I vote e. because the starrs went to all that work to start that site
You should ask people what they think will be the first game the Vikes lose. I say the Game at the Steelers like Gm. 8 or whatever.
BITE YOUR TONGUE. My boss is a Steeler fan…I want that victory so bad I can taste it.
So who wants to volunteer to “borrow” J&C’s posts from the new AV and post them in here this evening?
Remember, we need to be disciplined and minimize our trips into the den of iniquity while maximizing the info we gleen from it. The rest of us need to be patient until our volunteer can re-post the info here.
sorry Tomb I was just reviewing today’s posts. It appears that Terminator is after me….Fran won #1600….you tried to steal 1600 Tomb with a profound . yet I got bagged on by everybody for cough….Viking J had a tribute written for him or he may have a stalker….and FREDS IS IN THE HOUSE good job Freds!
I hope we beat the Steelers too but if that is our 1st loss I wont be too dissapointed.
I keep thinking about gm. 4, I hope the Vikes aren’t doing the same thing. The Pukers O-Line is even worse than last year, their RT is horrible. Their D is way better tho.
On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals will return to Lambeau Field for the first time since 1995. And since that was six years before Chad Ochocinco entered the NFL, it’ll be his first chance to put on a show for the people of Wisconsin.
And he intends to make it a good one.
During a Tuesday conference call with Green Bay reporters, Ochocinco said that he plans to perform one of the routines usually reserved to Packers players who score touchdowns.
“[H]opefully I can Lambeau Leap,” he said.
Asked whether he’d really do that, Ochocinco pointed out that he has done it in Cleveland, jumping into the Dawg Pound after scoring a touchdown.
“They embrace me,” Ochocinco said. “I’m looking for the Cheeseheads to embrace Ocho also.”
who would want to be embraced by a cheesehead.
OchoStinko & cheeseheads just kind of go together. They’re both loud, obnoxious and smelly.
It would be a shame if a comet hit Wisconsin or if the whole state was over run by rabid ferrets and wolverines.
Or if the whole state caught leprosy and they had to turn it into one giant leper colony.
Or if suddenly everyone in Wisconsin was only 6 inches tall and they gave one of them to everyone in Minnesota and we could pat them on the head and let them sit on our shoulder and keep them in bottles.
I heard a rumor that TT was a vampire.
He looks like a vampire. He probably is one.
There are lots of real vampires and they shave their teeth into points and party together and everything but most of them dont drink blood.
Seems sort of silly to go thru all that trouble and not drink blood. Might as well dress up like a dung beetle.
It probably wouldn’t be safe to drink a stranger’s blood. You never see anyone dressed up like a dung beetle on Halloween.
I haven’t seen TT on Tru Blood yet.
Maybe next season.
Go Vikes
I think I saw him on Twilight
I wonder if Ochocinco ever saw what happened to Fred Smoot when he did the lambeau leap?
I’m going to try and find a link to it.
Be right back. . .
A dung beetle in Wisconsin would be like a kid in a candy store…or a gay guy in a sausage factory.
At a time when all eyes are on Jacksonville and San Diego regarding the possibility that no eyes will be watching the respective home teams’ games in the local market, a highly unlikely candidate for a blackout has emerged.
The Dallas Cowboys.
According to CBS 11 in Dallas, the Giants-Cowboys game has not yet been sold out. And if it’s not sold out by 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, it might not be televised in the Dallas area.
For dung beetles a vacation in Wisconsin is probably like a vacation in Hawaii for human beings.
Here’s Smoot doing the lambeau leap.
Or in his case, the Lambeau rejection.
It’s at the very end of the clip;
They probably dream about visiting Wisconsin. Dung beetle parents probably tell their kids that if they work hard they might grow up to be a Wisconsin dung beetle some day.
Fran thats hilarious. They threw him back.
No love for the Smooter. Take one to the house and get rejected like that.
Go Vikes
How about a six pack of purple crush for Antione Winfield in the first quarter! I had nearly forgotten about that!
Watch this while I try to find a clip of Antoine starting things off right for the D…
http://www.nfl.com/videos/minnesota-vikings/09000d5d812ac7ae/Film-Study-Adrian-Peterson
NFL.com is loving on ADP…
Good one Fran, I forgot that one. Hope our buddy Fragile doesnt get upset.
I wanna see Phat Pat do the Lambeau Leap.
I’ve been lovin’ reading the blog today! Can’t post from work. Welcome back to some great friends! I’m glad you found the resistance!
Go Vikes!
I bet Phat Pat could get at least six inches of vertical leap…
Sid got asked in his live chat how many yards AD will get and he said
I don’t he will equal the 1,760 yards he rushed for last year because of the presence of Brett Favre. They are going to throw the ball a lot more than they did in their opener, when Favre threw for only 110 yards. Their good opponents will try to stack up the line and make it tough for Peterson like they have in the past.
Really Sid? Whaaa?? He did predict 12-4 this season tho. He started working at a paper called the Minneapolis Star in 1944!!
Tomb… - I think Pat would have made a great dung beetle.
Skillzet - Sid might be right, but his reasons are wack!
Oh and btw c.c I dont think its even possible to double post here. I tried it just to see what it would be like and I got a message that said “You already posted that once and you are not allowed to double post here. Its not even possible to double post here.” So I couldn’t have double posted could I?
Double post attempt!!!!
Double post attempt!!!!
Double post attempt!!!!
starr yeah if he said something like they won’t want to give him as many carries cause he had too many last year fine but Sid’s reason were dumb.
Speaking of dung beetles, I suppose I better return the ex-wife’s call.
I just clicked submit a bunch of times.
Really? Thats weird, it wouldn’t let me double post when I tried.
c.c will probably yell at you now and make all kinds of wild accusations.
He even said that the next time I beat him to a milestone post he would hire somebody to beat me up.
If I upset c.carterhof, I will be distraught, harmony at the FAV is of utmost importance.
Tomb… Tell the ex-wife to chill. Do you need me to talk to her?
Double post attempt!!!!
Double post attempt!!!!
Double post attempt!!!!
Double post attempt!!!!
Ha! Now no one will ever beat me to a milestone post . . .
Maybe its just something about my connection that doesn’t let me double post.
Freds thinks we should all take this picnic somewhere off this site. Let’s find a new home!
Frans, Fred thanks you for showing one of your old pal’s pics. Wasn’t that Tjacks 2nd rookies season?
double post
Seriously here is what it says:
Duplicate comment detected! It looks like you already said that.
I swear to god I cannot double post
No problem Fred.
Some thought you might ttake exception to that clip and I’d suffer your wrath.
Man that guy just flat knocked him out of his leap.
And yeah, it was either Jackson’s 2nd or 3rd rookie season.
Boy that’s a real bummer skillet.
heheheheheh. . .
It said that to me before too…. I’ll try to double post this one…
It said that to me before too…. I’ll try to double post this one…
It said that to me before too…. I’ll try to double post this one…
It said that to me before too…. I’ll try to double post this one…
Whoa… ok, so I can. Just click submit really fast.
Click it more than once before it loads the first page.
I don’t see whats so great about double posting anyway but its just weird that I’m the only one that cant do it. I’ll try it one last time. What do you just click submit really fast?
I don’t see whats so great about double posting anyway but its just weird that I’m the only one that cant do it. I’ll try it one last time. What do you just click submit really fast?
I don’t see whats so great about double posting anyway but its just weird that I’m the only one that cant do it. I’ll try it one last time. What do you just click submit really fast?
I don’t see whats so great about double posting anyway but its just weird that I’m the only one that cant do it. I’ll try it one last time. What do you just click submit really fast?
I don’t see whats so great about double posting anyway but its just weird that I’m the only one that cant do it. I’ll try it one last time. What do you just click submit really fast?
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1700!!!! that was ironic. it wasn’t from a double post either.
Thanks starrs that was my first double post! But c.c be sure to notice that my milestone post wasnt a double post and I have never gotten a milestone post from a double post.
Hey All… just wanted to stop in again to see how the resistance was faring. At my site (vikingsgab.com), well it’s not mine but you know, I had a comment from one of the folks here asking me to stop in.
So is there worries that they’ll eventually shut this page down? Then what?
Checking in, since I get the early morning shift. Is nice to get caught up on everyones inlectual debates. I saw that Freds found us. That is great. Not many left out wandering aimlessly in cyberzone. Our AV is definately a nice place to come to, to get out of the rain. Welcome Freds. Is great to have you back. gotta go, life of a parent to teen ages boys is a wonderful stress.
We need some milepost rules. LIke no double, triple, quadruple, fivetruple, and so on within 20 of a milestone.
We need some milepost rules. LIke no double, triple, quadruple, fivetruple, and so on within 20 of a milestone.
We need some milepost rules. LIke no double, triple, quadruple, fivetruple, and so on within 20 of a milestone.
We need some milepost rules. LIke no double, triple, quadruple, fivetruple, and so on within 20 of a milestone.
Hey far and ak. Welcome back Freds! We feared the worst, but never lost hope!
hey carter
We were wondering ak, if we could all crash your site if the cruel and heartless machines shut us down.
I really would never intentionally scavenge on the misfortune that Judd and Chip are facing from the corporate fat cats. They do a great job that is being ruined by this marketing ploy.
That being said, anyone is more than welcome to come to Vikings Gab. My “employers” would doubtless love the rise in traffic and I might even step up my game a bit
It’d be good to have all of the friends back
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Hey ak! Any chance you’ve seen Bones, Bust…er, he that shall remain nameless, or other old-timers like German, King uda TC, or AFVH at your site?
Howdy Ak.
I was suggesting your site earlier, in case this one “Shut down”
It’s actually kind of nice posting here but I fear (And I think, more than most) that the “Fat cats” might find some way to freeze us out.
If they do, I for one would like to keep in touch with those on this site.
Someone earlier suggested we have a vote on a site.
I think that’s a good idea.
What’s everyone else think?
Hey yall. Just curious, is there anybody here that thinks the Favre move is still a bad idea? Im not trying to start a schism here, just wondering. Coach would have me for lunch if i started a schism here.
Fran - see the MOP above at 3:05 PM and vote accordingly. So far only a few votes, so no concensus.
Yes, while I dont blame Judd/Chip, they will survive and the FAV will most likely find new poster’s and move on. But if they wont make some kind of effort to bargain with us, we too will move on. I believe they will just let this go on for a while and when this page expires be done with us. So, everone should continue exploring our options. I agree with coach in that my 1st choice would be the hope that we can force them into dealing with us. But that may not happen. I have been there, you guys should check it out- vikingsgab.com
Thats my 2nd choice. It looks like a great place we could make our home!
Hey Mud and Fran!
Well, we’d be glad to have you over at Vikings Gab if you decide that. We recently updated our comments section so that there is no screening process or approval process, so that means no delay. It’s a lot like AV now instead of slow and delayed.
Again, I don’t wish to try and undermine Judd and Chip… but I’m not going to turn you guys away either. I would do my best to keep you updated on everything.
We also have a pretty good variety of links to toher Vikings sites in case I can’t adequately feed your Vikings hunger.
If Vikings Gab wins the vote, I’ll make sure to publish a special welcome to my old AV friends… possibly even naming he who should not be named (he stopped in a few months back by the way).
Since no one else volunteered, here’s a recent post “borrowed” from Judd & Chip (hey, it’s still on a Strib web page, so what can they really say )
Wade surprised by Vikings move
Wide receiver Bobby Wade spoke to the media in Kansas City today after signing a one-year contract with the Chiefs and admitted he didn’t see it coming when the Vikings released him last week.
“It was very surprising, caught me off guard,” he said. “Other than that, it’s the nature of the business. Nobody is safe. Everybody understands that regardless of pay or how many years you’ve played or even production for that matter. . . I’m just fortunate to have this opportunity.'’
Wade, who led Minnesota in receptions the past two seasons but was sure to see less playing time with the arrival of slot receiver Percy harvin, did not express any bitterness toward the Vikings. The interesting thing about the move wasn’t that Wade was let go as much as it was he was let go a week after agreeing to have his 2009 salary cut from about $3 million to $1.5 million. He stands to make just over the veteran’s minimum of $745,000 with the Chiefs this season.
Asked how fast he can be ready to play with Kansas City, Wade said: “It’ll be determined on my learning curve. I’ll put in as much time as possible to try to learn and get on the field as early as possible. Other than that, it’s just about making plays once I get out there. I’m just going to continue to work and we’ll see where it falls on Sunday.'’
Wade did make it clear that reports of a division in the Vikings’ locker room over Brett Favre’s presence simply weren’t true. “It wasn’t the way it was written up,” he said. “There was no division in the locker room. I didn’t experience any of that.”
Wade had a few options after he was released. Reportedly the Indianapolis Colts expressed interest in him. Instead, he elected to join the Chiefs, who went 2-14 last season.
“I want to be part of a program that’s about growing,” Wade said. “I want to be part of a program that’s excelling, that’s not moving backward but moving forward. I wanted to play with a quarterback that’s going to be here for awhile. Matt Cassel is a proven quarterback in this league and this is his opportunity to really shine.'’
It didn’t hurt that the Chiefs are now coached by Todd Haley, who was Wade’s position coach in 2003 when the wide receiver joined the Chicago Bears as a rookie.
“I’m very grateful for what I learned my rookie year,” Wade said. “It carried me a long way the past six years. He kind of showed me the ropes. He was hard on you but high on you, really excited about your opportunities but willing to push you to get there. That’s what I’m looking forward to in this opportunity. You can get a little relaxed in this league but if you continue to push yourself or have somebody pushing you, you can continue to get better.'’
Wade also feels he will have the opportunity to catch some passes in Kansas City. “There are a lot of opportunities in that position, especially in this offense,” he said. “It’s not run, run, run, run, run. This is an opportunity to have a balanced attack.'’
Vikings injury report: LB Erin Henderson (calf), did not participate; LB Heath Farwell (hamstring), limited in today’s practice; G Anthony Herrera (back), limited; TE Jim Kleinsasser (hand), full participation.
What it means: Wide receiver Bernard Berrian was not limited in a practice for the first time in several weeks. Berrian played last Sunday against Cleveland but appeared to be slowed by a hamstring injury suffered in the first preseason game.
Detroit injury report: DE Cliff Avril (hamstring), did not participate; QB Drew Stanton (knee), DNP; DT Andre Fluellen (knee), limited; DT Grady Jackson (knee), limited; CB William James (foot), limited; CB Eric King (shoulder), limited; K Jason Hanson (knee), full participation.
And here’s another one:
A low blow revisited
Vikings defensive end Jared Allen suffered a sprained left knee when Lions rookie right tackle Gosder Cherilus hit him low while he pursued down the line a pass play away from his side in a 20-16 victory in Detroit last season.
Cherilus, who was on his knees at the time, lunged at Allen’s knee as he ran toward him. Allen fell to the ground and then had to be restrained from going after Cherilus once he got up.
Asked if he’s excited to face Cherilus again on Sunday, Allen said, “Ah, we’ll just see what happens out there.”
“Yeah, it stinks,” he then added. “My knee still clicks, but it is what it is. It’s a division game. You don’t really need any extra motivation to go over and try and whip someone’s butt.”
Allen primarily will face left tackle Jeff Backus, but it will be interesting to see what happens if he gets a few snaps on the left side against Cherilus.
Difficult assignment
The Vikings did a good job keeping Cleveland wide receiver Braylon Edwards in check last week (one catch for 12 yards) and now they face an even tougher challenge in Detroit’s Calvin Johnson, who caught a 70-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings last season.
Cornerback Cedric Griffin summed up perfectly why Johnson is so difficult to defend.
“He’s 6-5, 235 and [runs] a 4.3. Just think about that,” he said. “That’s tough for anybody to compete with. But we’re going to go out there and do our best. … He’s going to make his plays. He’s a tremendous athlete, great talent. All we have to do is eliminate the deep balls. If we can eliminate the 40-yard pass, the 50-yard pass and give him 5-yard passes, 10-yard passes, we’re going to be fine with that.”
In demand
How tough is it to find a Brett Favre’s Vikings jersey these days? Even the quarterback said he’s not sure it’s possible.
“I don’t think you can get any,” Favre said. “Those are hard to find right now. I only say that because friends and family have asked if I can get them one. I said the only ones I have are the ones I play in.”
Despite the fact Favre did not join the Vikings until Aug. 18, meaning sales of his new uniform top did not begin until that time, his No. 4 jersey proved to be the best-selling for any NFL player from April 2009 to the end of the preseason.
Mud,
I saw the mop but how do we vote there?
I see no other way but in individual posts, here.
So my vote is for vikingsgab.
Hey AK,
See you’ve been busy in your absence. Checked out vikingsgab.com and it looks like an interesting replacement. Its been bookmarked. Glad to see you’re putting your writing talents to the test.
Fran - that’s basically it…you post a vote and I tally them after a representative sample have been cast. I’ll probably repeat this MOP in the morning to get more input before suggesting a consensus pick.
Another story worth checking out from Scout.com…here’s an excerpt:
Freedom for Favre
Brett Favre is being allowed some latitude to change plays at the line of scrimmage with all his experience in the West Coast offense. The results are already showing.
The full story:
http://min.scout.com/2/899611.html
Post check…
OK, I guess the machines didn’t like my “No way will the….” post, since I couldn’t send it. If you don’t hear from me for a while it’s because they’ve got me!
Go Vikes!
way to keep that post total rolling fellow bloggers!
Which MOP would that be Mud? Today’s today or yesterday’s today?
Im confused, I think I vote C on todays, and my write in vote on yesterday is Vikings Gab.
Is it too early to start predictions for this week’s game?
I will vote for VGab, I love to support alumni!
No sweat about the site we set up, it was really pretty easy. If it turned out we were going to use it we might have spent some time sprucing it up, but really, one less thing to worry about with VGAb
c.carterhof: Madden 10 says 37-7 when I played them last night. I think C. Johnson might give us fits, but Ced has been playing good ball since the playoffs last year, he even has a pick two games in a row!
PS-I still want Antoine to get the six pack of purple crush for his 1st quarter hit!
I like that score starr. What did madden say last week?
I say
Vikes - 30
Lions -17
AD- 132 and 2TD
Favre-251 and 1TD
Also think the old guy will add to his int. record. But hopefully just by one.
Lost,
Yeah, Vikings Gab has been an interesting addition to my life here since February-ish. Heck, I even had an appearance on ESPN radio. I’ll be honest, I have a 3 hour time difference and a day-job, so the amount of posts may not be as numerous or as high quality as AV, but I try… plus we have 4 other writers who contribute… but if we get more hits then our mother site (Sports Gab) may be willing to throw us a bone and get us some more resources. Who knows.
We don’t really try to “scoop” anybody but rather add to those things that are already out there being discussed… and I’m sure adding you guys to our readers would help me keep up with everything.
Man, you guys have me all excited about this now. I hope it works out!
The Lions still have 4,000 seats to sell before tomorrow or else another blackout in Detroit…
Hmmmm. They said I posted a duplicate comment. I deny that allegation.
I’ll try again.
It’s the evil machines, Kenny–they blocked a couple posts of mine tonight.
kenny - have you broken your habit of frequenting the enemy? We’re trying to keep the traffic there to a minimum so we’re going to send just a couple spies each day to “borrow” content as I’ve done above…that and make recruiting calls.
i’m headin’ to Vegas tomorrow and the odds are like 9.5-10 points, poor kitties, biggest spread i saw
c.carterhof: Madden’s prediction before last weeks game:
28 to 7 is the final- fitting score since AP was 21 of those points.
Favre-15 of 25, 116.2 Rating, 225 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
ADP -107 yds on 19 tries for 5.6 ypc and 2 TD, 3 broken tackles and a long of 25 yds
Hey, actually not too bad!
whoops, posted as the wife there…
VikingsGab has been bookmarked.
Another Blonde, did you type “p00p” also?
Oooo! A live blog during Sunday’s game! I think I might have to “duel wield” between the two sites.
Just posted on the latest VikingsGab post about the Ford Motor Company’s poor excuse for an NFL franchise.
I like the format, and will probably visit the site (along with this one, of course) regularly regardless of what OAV comes too. Please notice I did not say “irregardless” and follow my example 
I finally found the MOP. I vote “A”, but I will check out Starr’s blog also, as soon as his suspension from WCCO ends. What obscene word did you use and does it rhyme with Nantucket? ? ?
Night all, passing the torch over to the next guard regimen.
SKOL!!!
yeah… kenny, lets keep that on the DL, dont want my parole officer to find out.
Where’s homeskillet? That 2 time en poster!
I know he’s out there! He’s out there! Lurking. Silently, waiting.
homeskillet doesn’t sleep.
he waits.
Posted an actual “article” for your reading pleasure. Check it out: http://realvikingsfans.wordpress.com/
Hey starrs, that’s cool. I think I speak for most of us when I say thanks for your efforts to bring us a new site.
I think with some work that could make a great place for us. You’ve done more than me to help our cause.
asta la vista
I have located young skillet in his past
right now his makers are attending to the accident that has overrun his britches
The year is 2008
Hey Term, how are ya, tell skillet I’m lookin for him. Would ya?
waiting for the right moment to strike
Oh, and you might want to mention to your bosses that we are pissed and we’re not gonna take much more of this B.S.
If you want to draw skillet out- just get the post close to 1800 and he will magically appear
Q. What is $ 3.28
A. Expected return on a $ 100 bet if Vike beat the Lion in DETROIT this weekend.
ie. risk $ 100 to win $ 3.28. Hmmmm.
I bet you’d like to take a swing at me.
C.C.- they are all knowing
Thats crazy!
hey i can double post too!!
hey i can double post too!!
hey i can double post too!!
hey i can double post too!!
hey i can double post too!!
hey i can double post too!!
That is in response to Lost and Term.
Hey CC
Hey Crypt… Did you see that guy? Strange lookin dude, huh?
I hate this upcoming game. If we lose it would be horrible and if we win its cause we were suppose to win.
its a dangerous game
Yea, they’ve lost 18 straight. Vikes are good, but its one of those trap games.
i wouldnt call skillet strange lookin- maybe a little goofy looking
Vikes are just too talented to be losin games like this.
even when we win it will not be by enough points
It is 2009, Super Bowl 44. It could be happening.
after week 1 i think out main competition for the super bowl is Atlanta-philly doesnt scare me and neither does new orleans
its a long season and alot has to play out but thats my early impressions
Let’s just say I have a feeling this year will be one of those years.
I dont know, Saints can put up some points. Brees is good, real good.
Do you really think skillet will show up?
Have a good night CC take us to 1800
Have a good night CC take us to 1800
Have a good night CC take us to 1800
Have a good night CC take us to 1800
What about them Cowboys?
Aw man, I was hopin for a fight.
Romo has to prove it in the playoffs first
Ok, lets see…no I dont wanna win that way.
never been one for the glory, i like to lurk in the shadows
How bout the G-men?
1800
i kept waiting for skillet to scoop in The Terminator must have him
Whats the Guiness book of world records for most blog posts?
That would get the tribs attention
Gracious Morning All. I am the Night Watchman. Was thinking, I really wonder if the bosses would close this room.
1. There is little if any profanity
2. We are most respectful of other’s opinions.
3. It very informative chat amongst the bloggers.
4. The humor in here sometimes is sidesplitting funny.
5. Skillet has a place to live.
without this place does skillet even exhist, i think he`s a ghost in the mans machine, or at the very least a poke in the mans eye.
cc you are one hell of a milestone setter, you got to be in the lead for most century milestones, your the swooper buddy, not skillet.
Not to be a stick in the mud, ’cause Jeff knows I can be as immature as the next guy while blogging, but can we please, please, please stop all the blogasms over the milestone posts. It just leads to annoying double-posting, one word posts, and other drivel thats driving serious posters away. Let’s take pride in posting comments and articles that generate interesting conversation…then the occasional blogfart will remain amusing and not annoying.
I’ll jump down from the soapbox now.
Kenny et al–
That’s not what happened…
Last night I lost a couple posts and was sure the machines were angry because I had made some comments about the STrib…but then I realized when talking about my crazy fear of this weekend’s game and the possibility of the Lions actually becoming a football team, I used the word “g.a.n.g.b.u.s.t.e.r.s.” to describe how Detroit might play. (I’ve been around long enough to realize the error of my ways with the AV lexicon!) Anyway, I was all tucked into bed, still wondering what happened to my posts, when I said outloud, “It must be b.u.s.t.e.r.s!” Needless to say I had some ’splainin’ to do to Mr. ABV!!
Still worried about the game–Go Vikes!!
it is an honest mistake ABV, just don’t let it happen again
VIVA LA RESISTANCE!!!
Ditto!
Posted this late last night, so I’ll post it again:
http://realvikingsfans.wordpress.com/
Whipped something up for you guys. It was fun, and even if we don’t use that site as a plan B, I think we might try to keep stuff on there.
OMG I wonder if we will get to 2000 posts! The strib really cares that we are all boycotting them. Who will get the award for the 2000th post or the 3000th? It is all so exciting I simply cannot control myself. Gorget! Opion! Cool club, you’ve got mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ABV- I am really worried about this situation (Lions game) as well. Very high risk, very little reward.
Also, just want to reiterate that Realvikingfans was not very difficult to setup, and in fact, my official vote is to move onto VikingsGab should things go awry. I suggest we all check out both.
SKOL!
Quiet day…where is everyone?
I here Mud.
Home with the flu, not the swine variety, I might add. I refuse to get that type. . .
some of us have to work Mud, not that I’m one of them
Hope you feel better soon Fran.
Based on responses to the MOP, in the unlikely event this site is shut down, look for your friends from here either at Pioneer Press, akvikesfan’s site VikingsGab, or at the Starr family blogorama aka Realvikingsfans.
Nothing new worth borrowing from the new AV yet today although I made a krugjr sighting and left a message for him to look for us here.
I asked Judd a question on his chat going on of what he thinks of the boycott of the new Access Vikings. Wonder if I will get a response.
Go Vikes
Well, hope I didn’t start a riot but here’s an interesting comment I just made on the faux AV site;
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/59613712.html?cache=n&uccb=1253203080#post_comments
Here’s Fran’s comment:
Where’s the link?
Think I’ll go over to the “Old” AV site and ask over there. That’s where all the old guard hang out now, due to the unfriendly nature of the “New” AV. Check us out at;
http://blogs.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=3295
Judd, Chip, you guys should slide on over and answer a few questions. You got some ’splainin to do. . .
(Didn’t want us all to be givin their site hits!)
I like it Fran…it’s time to poke them a bit.
I’m monitoring the live chat and you won’t believe what Judd just said.
It explains a lot to me;
[Comment From Brian]
Judd, as a VIKINGS beat writer, how can you sit there and say that team from Wisconsin will win the NFC north. Honestly Judd. How? What are your reasons for picking that ugly green and gold team over the vikings? Is it because they had a good preseason? …it’s just preseason. You can’t tell me as a Vikings beat writer that you’re really picking against AD, Brett, our defense. I mean really? C’mon man!!!
10:33 Judd: I love the passion, Brian, but keep this in mind: I’m the Vikings beat writer, not a Vikings fan. My job, and Chip’s job, is to cover this team as best we can for you but we aren’t fans of this team.
So there you have it folks, Judd hates the Vikings!!!!
Can you freaking believe that??!!
They’re NOT Viking fans!!
I’m off to the Pioneer Press for a while to read some stuff from Viking FANS.
Here’s an interesting article about Matt Birk donating his brain to science.
I heard Childress also tried to donate his but was turned down as he didn’t meet the minimum requirements of size.
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_13353646?nclick_check=1
Here’s the one and only comment the faux AV has received on their latest thread;
Fran the Man says:
First off, I want to explain why I start off my posts by saying “Fran the Man says”
I am unable to log on as Fran the Man on this “New” AV. Pretty frustrating and I’m not the only one (There’s about 38 other “Regulars” that have given up too.)
Anyhoo, JUDD! Did you say on live chat, that you are NOT a Viking fan?
And is it true what Chip says, that you are a PACKER fan?
That could explain why you have completely ignored the fact that since the re-vamping of the AV, you have lost ALL of the old regulars that used to faithfully follow your blog.
Let me say this again;
MOST OF THE OLD GUARD CANNOT LOG ON WITH THEIR OLD “HANDLES” AND HATE THE NEW SITE!
Just so you know. . .
If I’m wrong about any of these asumptions, come on over to the REAL AV blog and explain;
http://blogs.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=3295
Way to go Fran, stir the pot. We need an anwser. We demand it.
Go Vikes
Fran, I hope your not coming off as to brash on the poor cheddarhead.
In other news, AP committed grand theft auto on a teammate. Check it out:
http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Adrian-Peterson-Stole-My-Car/blog/717588/92076.html?b=
Here’s that latest thread over at our friend akvikiefan’s website, vikingsgab;
http://www.vikingsgab.com/2009/09/16/the-lions-dont-stand-a-chance/comment-page-1/#comment-11970
VJ and starr,
I’m home sick today and in a foul mood,
so I’ll quit giving C & J a hard way to go for awhile but I’m telling you, it really pissed me off to find out Judd isn’t a Viking fan!
Hello, have they shut us down?
nope, still kickin’ Fran…
Chud and Zip aren’t vikings fans, big deal. Sid has enough homerism to cover all 3 of them
Guess it does give them some objectivity when covering the purple.
Rumor has it Chip has a Matthew Stafford poster in his cubicle that he stares at for hours…
I am also displeased that Judd and Chip would be so cavalier about not being Viking fans. As a “journalist/beat writer” they don’t have to be fans, but why annoy your readers? If you think the Packers will win the division just give your opinion as to why. Why post “we’re not fans of the Vikings”? All that does is insight the very people that is your audience. You know, the reason you have a job.
Also, I would suspect they both have nothing to do with the reasons for changing the blog format. But why completely ignore us? Because it doesn’t affect your paycheck? Well, guess what? No fans equals no reason for them to exist. Come out and explain, or even apologize about the new format. How about something along the lines of; “hey guys, real sorry about the whole change, but you know how it is. Business is business. We gotta pay the bills, and advertisers pay the bills. I understand, but there is nothing I can do about it. I hope you guys understand and will continue to read our updates and pay attention to the Vikings, even if you don’t want to post on the new AV site.” Would that be so hard?
But, no. Instead they thumb their noses at us. Even worse, they come and give us the middle finger and state “we are not Vikings fans”. Well, I have no more loyalty to the two of them. I’m done with them.
Still open for business Fran. Got to get back to work though.
Jared! How dare you show your face around here after Sunday’s performance!
I will say I am glad to have taken AP over Joe Thomas, even though Joe Thomas would have been an upgrade.
Jared; objectivity has nothing to do with it. They should be Vikings fans and root for the Vikings. The better the Vikings do, the more readers and attention they get.
You can still be objective, even critical, if you’re a fan. How many fans are on here and have openly criticized the Vikings, Management, Coaching, players? You can report the facts and still be a fan. Judd and Chip simply do not care how the Vikings do.
Easy on old Jared for the performance on Sunday. How do you think the Vikings got 5 sacks? Jared commands so much attention that it frees up other players to crush the QB. He is a force to be reckoned with no matter the stats. He makes us better simply by being there.
Gunslinger, I will say that normally this is the case, but Joe Thomas had almost not help beyond maybe a handful of plays with chip help from the TE.
He was Jared’s equivalent to your man in black… He knew everything that was going to happen and mind pillaged him, leaving him helpless near a beach with grotesque trigger finger eating lobsters… wait, maybe not that last part.
Really, I am not upset with Jared, just covetting Joe Thomas and having a little fun with it.
Jared will get his day. Like you said he makes everyone else better.
Go Vikes
This is a great, must-watch video clip of AD’s run in Cleveland.
Thanks, JuggZy
Lost Viking- I Totally posted that video last night, whoever is breaking down the film does a great job!
starrc10 says:
September 16th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
NFL.com is loving on ADP…
Gotta agree with Star - Thomas was a beast the way he handled Allen without any help . . . if he had still been available at 7, AD would probably be a Falcon or Dolphin right now . . . not saying that would be a good thing but our line would be much improved.
I know it’s only one game but I sure liked most of McKiney’s game last week.
At the time of the draft, I was stunned that we took AD, instead of addressing the O-line.
In hindsight, I’m sure glad we did!
I just noticed that we’re only 147 posts from 2000.
Would it be too early to start double-posting?
I just noticed that we’re only 147 posts from 2000.
Would it be too early to start double-posting?
I was lost……but now am found!!!!!!!
thanks MudHen!
krugjr…..Montana
yeah, this is WAAAAAAAAY better than that new site…like cc said, feels like home…
14-2 baby….even Brad can’t screw this up!
GO VIKES!!!!!
can you say momentum?
Hey Krug, you ever run across some of P.B.V.’s girlfriends? I heard he had alot out there in Montana….
Go Vikes
baaa..aaaa..baaah…baaad boy
boy, it was hard catching up on 2000 posts……whew!
GO VIKES!!!!!
Coach….your 4:02 on the 14th cracked me up!
krugjr, we meet again.
I challenge you to a duel.
Kegstands at 20 yards, say when.
Welcome back krug.
I think we must be approaching 50 people here now.
Coach, what’s the count?
Not only do I want to welcome krug back, I want to give him some serious props for starting from the beginning and getting caught up. That is dedication my fellow freedom fighters!
Jared will get his moments to shine this year, perhaps as early as Sunday. I’ve seen others are nervous about the Lions. Don’t be. I just think this season has a different vibe to it. No more playing down to the competition. There’s something in the air. It might be defensive backs flying backwards as AP runs through them.
Gun, I agree. I think we’ll handle the Lions AND the ‘niners easily.
Now that 4th game. . .
Fran the Man-you called him out, but where is he???
After the two games last year, I’ll believe we will beat the Lions handily when I see it. This has trap game written all over it.
willdogg,
No sign of him yet. . .
Lions game is HIGH risk for VERY LOW reward, I am choosing to put my emotional eggs in a more moderate investment. I would argue a more balanced approach. Some of you may be investing in the “Highly expecting a blowout” category, but I am going to keep myself in “Moderately expecting an ugly game/moderately expecting to win” investment class.
I just wanna know how you can spend all day talking Vikings, interviewing Vikings, and not even like them??? I would pay the Trib. just to have that job!!!
So, by using my balanced approach, I get less reward than a “Highly expecting a blowout” investor, but the reward of beating a very bad team is small anyway.
However, should we lose, my emotional loss will be greatly dimished due to my surly and aprehensive attitude. I will be able to tell myself I knew this was coming and not feel as much emotional letdown.
aaaaand, after having said all of that, I fee like a robot. So what the hell:
41-3 Vikings, AP with 220 on the ground with 2 TD, 1 TD for Fahu, 1 for C Tay
Favre 22 of 25 for 270 yds and 2 TD 0 int.
Skil Vikings, lets steamroll them kitties!
aaaaand, after having said all of that, I fee like a robot. So what the hell:
41-3 Vikings, AP with 220 on the ground with 2 TD, 1 TD for Fahu, 1 for C Tay
Favre 22 of 25 for 270 yds and 2 TD 0 int.
Skol Vikings, lets steamroll them kitties!
I’m not expecting us to blow the Lions out but it wouldn’t surprise me either.
I am expecting to win this game though.
I think we’ll find we have a MUCH improved team over last year if we can stay healthy.
Granted, the Lions always seems to play us tough but even last year, it shouldn’t have happened.
Vikings 35
Lions 13
Welcome back krugjr and Wayup (don’t think you’d been here yet and didn’t want you to go unacknowledged…where is Coach when you need him?). Also, looks like a newcomer, Willdogg21…unless that’s just a new alias. What state you from Willdogg?
Freds old pal Starrs is absolutely right about Joe “Jared Who?” Thomas. Joe is a star, he played our Jared better than anyone Freds has ever seen and no he didn’t get a ton of help, some, but not alot.
Jared will get fed, Freds isn’t worried, but the Browns have a great tackle.
Vikes 27 - Lion 10.
Fred hopes TJax gets in during the 4th quarter, can’t wait to see a jump pass!
wow I get home and check out the good blog to make sure everyone is safe and I find c.c complaining about multiposters while he multiposts and calling me a 2 timen poster even tho I never did except by accident…then Terminator is threatening me and c.c doesnt even try to fight him or do anything…then crypt calls me goofy looking then multiposts but c.c gets to win the milesone…then crypt says Terminator must have me and c.c says good…then they both say they thought I would swoop in then williams wall says I am a ghost…then Mud blames people for multiposting even tho I dont…
Even tho all I have ever tried to do is help everyone and stop them from cursing and multiposting. wow
Thanks to the couple people who checked out the starr viking blog.
I’m curious about everyone’s feelings on the topic discussed there: How do you feel about Favre, and is it different than you felt about him when you first learned he was signed by the Vikings?
(click my screen name to be directed to said blog)
MOP of the Day:
Given the Vikings schedule, which is more likely:
a) AD runs for 2,000+ yards for the season
b) AD runs for 300+ yards in a game
c) AD scores 16+ TDs this season
d) All of the above!!!!!!
PS: I have a new word to use in reference to the faux AV: Dystopia.
Here is the definition as found in the dictionary on my Mac -
A dystopia is the vision of a society in which conditions of life are miserable and characterized by poverty, oppression, war, violence, disease, pollution, nuclear fallout and/or the abridgement of human rights, resulting in widespread unhappiness, suffering, and other kinds of pain
D!!!
Hey, has anyone seen Coach around lately?
Starrcs,
Wow, my man. 41 - 3? If you’re going that optimistic you might as well throw in the fact that you predict the cheerleaders will be performing their duties topless. Sheesh…dream on my man!!
then Tomb challenges krugir to a duel..
Mud I say c
I don’t about anybody else, but why the Vikes don’t blitz more is beyond me.
Wow, A few people have REALLy jumped on the fauxAV with some angry stuff.
I don’t think any of them are amonsgt us either.
Bad stuff happening over there;
Mud you should make a MOP asking everyone what they think the first game the Vikes lose will be.
Tomb I agree, we should be blitzing more and stunting more!
Vikings 38
Lions 13
Percy might run one back this week. Otherwise, 31-13. Favre will have modest numbers, as he should have for most of the season:
Favre: 17-24 189 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int, 3 sacks because he is not taking chances. One TD in red zone to Shank or Rice, one TD on screen pass to Taylor from 27-32 yards out.
AP: 22 carries, 151 yards, 2 TD’s. One TD from 2 yards out, 1 TD from +45 yards.
Longwell: one field goal from 39 yards. 1 FG missed from 53 to end the half.
Percy returns 99 yard kickoff in 3rd quarter to break the Lion’s back. He’ll also throw in 2 carries for 26 yards. That’s 5 TD’s and 1 FG.
Good idea skillet…keep your eyes open for that–or a similar question–in a future MOP. Time to go…may be back on later.
nice slinger. I say 30-16. I have never felt so sure of anything in my life.
MudHen: They are all so closely related, if one of them happens, it seems they all will happen. I say D.
Mr. Smoot: After much deliberation, I have decided to just be optimistic about things, you can see my argument againt exposing oneself to emotional letdown (3:06 and 3:11 today), but I have decided to roll the dice and get overly optimistic about the team’s chances against the Lions anyway. Thank you, I will continue to dream on.
slinger - you have 2 FGs listed, 39 and 53…so 41 points? OK, now I’m really out.
I say Chip Scoggins is the love child of Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad. I have never felt so sure of anything in my life.
So this is where everyone has been hiding. I am glad I found you guys. I am sick of reading the average joe know nothing comments on the the new and “improved” AV.
Nothing wrong with that Starrcs! Optimize on! Fred hopes you’re right about the score, and we’ll just have to let the cheerleader thing play itself out.
Whoever guesses closest to the right score gets to write a post about anything they want.
Mud, look again. The 53 yarder I proclaim will be a MISSED FG to end the half.
Anybody can predict a score, I am predicting the exact details of said scores.
Chip is Seifert and Zulgad’s love child??? Do you think he even knows yet??
Starrcs, you are close to being on the right track. One must give their heart and soul to this team. Only then will you find true enlightenment and a joyous existence.
I go middle of the road throughout the rest of my life. Never getting too high and never getting too low. For the Vikings I am “all in”.
Only once you are full steam ahead and the Vikings reach the promised land will you enjoy the entire experience. Yes, I have been at the lowest of the low for 40 straight years, but once we win it all, and I mean “we”, I will be happier than anybody that wanted to play it safe.
I heard Chip hangs out with Prince.
If you’re looking for Chip and Judd to comment on our resistance, you are out of luck. Rumor has it they are over at the Packers blog posting and professing their love for all that is green and gold.
Fred - I didn’t know you were running a sleaze motel on the side.
I’m reading a book called “Liberty” by Stephen Coonts and some terrorists are holed up in a sleaze motel and the landlord’s name is “Fred Smoot”.
I kid you not. In fact, the motel is in the Washington DC area. 
Home, it’s time to call a meeting and become organized. Duties must be handed out.
22-18 Vikings.
Can we go home yet? Everyone come on over, we can take the pontoon out and drink some 45’s. Its 87 degrees out.
Nice day for a boat ride.
Go Vikes
Coonts is a good author. Just got done reading “The Assassin”. It’s something I could relate to.
I bet Chip has moobs
22-18? You’re just going to throw that goofball score out there and not explain where that came from? What, the Lions get 6 field goals?
Damn it…you got me with the moobs comment. Funny.
….and not defending the other side - you know I bleed purple and fight the good fight against the machines….
- but let’s say you just graduated from college with a degree in journalism. Are you only going to apply for jobs in cities with teams that you like and root for?
Say… Pittsburgh offers you a sports beat writer position. Are you going to turn it down because you’re not a Steelers fan?
….on the other hand, I sure as hell wouldn’t admit it to my readers, and I suppose I would make that team my #2 team. (no, I wouldn’t accept a job with the Green Bay Gazette or Milwuakee Journal!!)
slinger is right.
No need for easy cheap shots at the Packer loving Viking beat writers. They disgrace themselves enough by their own comments and actions.
slinger is right.
slinger is right.
skillet - you cheated
slinger got to be 1900
Inferno is correct, and I have addressed the same types of things. First off, you should be a “fan” of the team you are covering. You want the team to do well so people will want to read your writing. But, at the very least, you do not spit in your readers faces by proclaiming you are not a fan of the very team that they love. Complete idiocy!
No Inferno I was just trying to set slinger up to be 1900 because he makes good posts so really I was only trying to help slinger so that he could set a good example for everyone else because me and Coach can’t always be here.
WOW, my opinion of Vince Young has just spiked upwards. Good for him:
Vince Young comes up big for McNair’s kids
Posted by Tom Curran on September 17, 2009 5:15 PM ET
We know this was mentioned earlier today in Josh Alper’s capably compiled “One-Liners”.
But it’s worth popping out a separate post to point out that Vince Young did a good thing Wednesday. A really good thing. He took Steve McNair’s two young sons out to breakfast at The Pancake Pantry in Nashville.
McNair’s sons attend the St. Paul Christian Academy. On Wednesday, there was a “Dear Dads Breakfast,” in which fathers take their kids out to breakfast as a group.
Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports that Young stepped in for McNair, who was slain July 4.
“It was a great, great gesture. All the kids had been talking about the dads’ breakfast and [Trenton and Tyler McNair] were wondering what was going to happen with them,” said St. Paul admissions director Julie Dilworth.
At McNair’s funeral two months ago, Young pledged to McNair’s sons that they could count on him going forward.
“Those are my boys,” Young told Wyatt. “I wouldn’t say it was to pay anyone back; it was just out of love. Steve would do it for me. He pretty much did it for me when I was growing up. I have a history with the boys and I want to do anything I can. I am their big brother.”
While I don’t think it will be a blow out, I do think this game will show if the coaching has truly improved or is still the Achilles heel . . . I would expect this team to have at least a 2 score lead going into the 4th
Vikes 27
Lions 13
How’s it going Mud? My daughter ended up going to Marietta College down in SE Ohio - beautiful school.
Honesty and Integrity is rewarded. Homeskillet should be ashamed of himself. Besides, his “award” would have been overruled upon further review, and the honor would have been mine anyway.
Rodney Harrison, former NFL player, is shooting his mouth off again on ESPN radio about his hatred for Favre.
On the Dan Patrick show he was talking about how Favre did not deserve to be a Team Captain for the Vikings. He also had talked previously about how he thought Favre would cause locker room problems and the Vikings made a mistake by signing him.
So, I guess Jared Allen and AP know nothing. Apparently Rodney Harrison now knows that the Vikings are in turmoil. More idiots talking about things they have no clue about. This just in; just because you used to play football does not mean you should be on TV and radio talking about football.
Rodney Harrison is a cheapshot artist who desperately needs to be in the limelight. I can’t stand that guy.
Sling: reminds me of the story about Sir Aurthur Connan Doyle, he apparently saw faries in his back yard, and had a whole slew of people who believed him. I remember the moral of ths story: Just because your famous doesn’t mean you’re not an idiot.
Here’s 5 of 6 posts on Chip & Judds admitting they are not Viking fans.
Man, they are getting hammered!
Are any of these posters from here?;
“So you aren’t a Vikings Fan…
Judd and Chip,
After reading that, I’m not really interested in any of your news anymore, I like to read the posts from the guys at the old Blog…
Besides They are REAL VIKINGS FANS !!!
This used to be good
What happened? twincities.com is a little better now
These two put out two little useless pieces each day. I wonder if they get paid as if they work full time?
from this morning’s live chat with Judd and Chip:
Judd: (in response to a fan’s question about him picking the Packers to win the division) I’m the Vikings beat writer, not a Vikings fan. My job, and Chip’s job, is to cover this team as best we can for you but we aren’t fans of this team.
Dead Vikings!!!
Judd/Chip,
You guys should change the name of this blog to “DeadVikings” as this desribes the current activities here. Nobody bothers to write (or even read) here. You guys have lost all the mojos with this new look.
Tell your boss Chris to re-assign your IT Intern to copyroom and bring back the glorious, old accessVikings. Otherwise, this will be my LAST comment to this blog!!!
Here’s the entire thread;
http://ww2.startribune.com/user_comments/comments.php?d=asset_comments&asset_id=59638842§ion=/sports/vikings/blogs
slinger I just positioned myself like you were my forumala 1 team mate and I was escorting you to the finish line. If I am guilty of anything it is of being too good of a team mate.
tomb……what did I ever do to you?
sage will dress this week and play 4th Q with 35-13 lead………….please, no jokes about a 35-34 final!
GO VIKES!!!!!
Fran, nice! They cannot just ignore this and hope things change any longer. They will probably come on here asking if we are willing to negotiate but I say we just let them sweat for awhile.
Thanks homeskillet. You can be my wingman anytime…as long as I win…
Fran the Man: I saw those earlier when somebody talked about it. I didn’t recognize any posters from here. Even the “casual” fans are ripping the Packer loving Viking beat writers.
Maybe we should be worried about this thread being shut down. Not because of anything we’ve done, but because Judd and Chip will lose their jobs since they are not needed. Then, the entire AV blogs will not be needed. Also, if I was advertising over on the Faux AV I would be more than a little angry. No traffic over there.
Judd and Chip are like school on Saturdays…no class…
More negative talk on ESPN radio about Favre and how he can’t change. Lots of talk about how he “has to be the man”. Do any of these experts take an objective look at why he had to be the man in the past and why he does not have to be the man now?
Two words…Adrian Peterson…
Did anybody see any indication in last weeks game that would show Favre forcing balls, or taking over the game, or “having to be the man”? Because the game I saw sure looked like Favre was managing a great game, or at least a great second half.
He even took a few sacks instead of throwing the ball up for grabs. Why? Because he knows he doesn’t have to be the man. I’m thinking he might have done a little reflection after being the man in New York and getting several injuries. He still wants the rush of Sunday football, but I don’t think he wants to be the man. He just wants to play some football and win some games. If he wanted to be “the man” he could easily have audibled out of running plays into passing plays, especially when we had the lead.
Vikes - 44
Lions - 17
Favre gets 4 TD passes this weekend..
AP gets a 100+ yds and a TD then gets the rest of the day off and give Chester some work finishing up the day late in the third quarter on…
GO VIKES !!
krug, was just messin’ about…always wanted to duel via kegstand. Not sure how you’d do it, but what the hell?
The next milestone is the millenium milestone which is probably the last major milestone this blog will see.
So I am asking if for just once we can instead of having everyone just racing to be #2000 without even thinking about anything else…we can for this one be unselfish and thoughtful. Please people.
I suggest that we use #2000 as a noble epitap and mission statement that we can paste onto the filthy blog for everyone to see. We should let Coach write it and post it.
I would rather stick needles in my eyes than be #2000 and I just hope that for once everybody feels the same way I do. c.c will probably try to sneak in like always but maybe we can talk him out of it.
touchdown and extra point, field goal, touchdown and two point conversion
Feel better?
can`t believe that judd and chip would admit that there not vikings fans what dumba$$es. i don`t think i`d care to read there stuff anymore after finding that out, especially from a greenbay fan.
44 points bleed? Of course! I forgot about the defensive touchdown for us. Idiot! What was I thinking? I was all over 38-13, but your post has opened my eyes. But now I will have to predict 45-13.
I will bow out graciously for post 2,000 to give the glory to “the blog”. A mission statement for this entry would be ideal. You will have to remind people to back away once the posts get to 1990. Good luck, it will be difficult to pull off. I’ll check back in late tonight to see how that plan went.
2001 could also be good tho, it could be 2001 A Blog Odyssey, we could start with Judd and Chip squatting and smashing bones on the ground then Chip would throw his bone up in the air and it would turn into a spaceship. Coach would be Dave and Tomb would be Hal. Then at the end Coach would go through the worm hole and watch c.c turn into a baby then he would become kyleskillet and protect my mom from Terminator.
Good morning Dave.
alright…..I will now go back to capitalizing Tomb once again…..
GO VIKES!!!!!
When Coach asked him to open the pod bay doors Tomb would probably refuse to do it.
Speaking of Coach, where is that old rabble-rouser?
He needs to holler at someone about something, me thinks.
Let me see if I can incur his ire and draw him into the fold:
TWAT.
Bet you get yelled at now Tomb and he may also lower your name down the list as punishment.
It’s part of the teamwork you were talking about earlier. I intentionally act as a lightning rod so the rest of you can prosper and post in peace, without fear of reprisal.
Someday I will be canonized.
You could be St. Tomb someday. someday people will be sending their kids to school at Our Lady Of The Immaculate St. Tomb.
A good day’s work, Everyone! I love the criticism the evil blog has been getting! I can’t post from work, but I do read it!
I’m hoping for 200+ yards from AD and 2-300+ plus in the air from #4 and a 21 point victory for the Vikes!
35-14 PURPLE! (I’m counting on the D)
Gun ~ Is shooting from the hip…
And goes one better than me with 45 points ??…
I have to give it to you Gun…
44 points for the Vikes is the best I can do…: )
Defense comes up HUGE this weekend !!
GO VIKES !!
Infernos -
Your old pal Fragile is a great financial mind, he doesn’t put all his egg in one baskets. Fred knows he only has a couple years left in football, so he is branching out into the hospitality business. Freds does own a hotel in Washington, but it is NOT sleazy. $35/night, BYOS. For those of you that don’t travel, that mean Bring Your Own Sheets. The hotel is high end, with a great continental freakfast. “Freds Sheds” will be listed on Travelocity starting next month. Oh yes, if you intend to shower, please BYOT.
And yes…females stay free!
Great job every 1936 wow, I’ve been really busy my mom is really sick.
I’ve been banned from blogging on the axis of evil. I tired posting a comment to support the other comments up there and said my user name not allowed to post. Damm machines and packer fans running the strib.
I’ll be gone most or all weekend keep up the fight and be strong.
Gunslinger, and all, The news of Judd/Chip loyalties, enforce this unique theory. They will keep this room open, for us REAL Viking fans. Why? Well, think about it. We are true and true Viking fans. To avoid the wrath of us, they will keep this room open. This old blog is like the gates of hell for them. Especially after admiting they are not Viking fans {they just write the news, for the money}. If we are turned out, or loose, we could flood their new AV and make them look, for what they are. Best we be kept here in the dark.
Now KFAN and the goooophers are having a schism.
WFTs,
Best wishes to your Mom.
In a way, I must admit though, there old reports on the Vikes didnt seem so biased{ as a Viking Fan reporter might report} that it dripped with purple ooze. such that being to syrup to read. So they real werent that bad of reporters for what they did. but, now that there masks are off, much like the phantom of the opera, we see the hideous face beneath
As to the due date of this blog closing, wouldn’t it be ironic that it would end on blog 2012. That seems to be the dooms day for the world as predicted by the Incan’s and others.
Judd and chip are just coping others articles. the one they have now, peterson taking rice’s car, was on p.press this afternoon and pft this afternoon.
I never noticed it before because I only went to AV, besides fox,espn and cbs. Now that I’ve found many other sites judd and chip are always behind on the news.
Thanks fred
Go Vikes
Vikes36
pussycats31
wtf wha wha wha? Kitties get 31 points??
slinger - I see I misread your prediction re: missed FG…my bad
Wayup - it’s no Michigan , but it is a nice school; good luck to her…MudChick #1 chose Miami of Ohio over OU
I’m glad to see much less chicanery in the race to 1900 and agree with whoever said 2000 should be a meaningful post.
Skillet your ok-thank goodness
Suckahs! I will be #2000 because it is my destiny to be #2000! And when I am #2000 you will all have to call me Emperor Homeskillet and do whatever I tell you to and buy me anything I want. I will have bunkbeds built for you except for the Starrs who will get a nice big bed but the rest of you have to sleep in the bunkbeds. I will have ropes that I can pull which will ring a bell in your servants quarters in the dungeon to notify you that it is time to come and do my bidding. You will all get Sundays off tho. Most of you. I will still need some servants on Sunday…
No I didn’t say that!! I WAS ONLY KIDDING!!!
vikes 14
felions-7
Skillet is baiting us-see that sinister little twitch
he’s like Randall in “The Stand”
Randall in The Stand will have to do my bidding also.
Did you guys hear about the terminator I single handedly took care of last night. He was lookin for skillet, but I cleverly diverted him. Crypt, did you say skillet has a sinister little twa…?
c.c I read you and Terminator and you didn’t do ANYTHING to fight him or protect me! You probably even told him where to look for me.
fear not, I have baby pictures of skillet. he wont get to far ahead of us that I cant bring him down.
You can’t be 2000 either c.c everybody already decided that.
farside once I become #2000 I will make you my head butler.
A.D. makes history, restates goals
Adrian Peterson’s quick start to the NFL season isn’t much of a surprise. He has started each of his two previous NFL seasons with100-yard rushing efforts.
But after hitting 180 yards last Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, the question arose about potentially adjusting his rushing goals for the season. After all, he had been talking about rushing for the 2,000 yards. These days, it’s hard to put any restraints on Peterson’s possibilities.
“I always say I am shooting to get over 2,000. I am not setting my bar at 2,000 and that is it. No, I am shooting to get over 2,000. So if it comes it comes – if it doesn’t, oh well,” Peterson said.
Hmmmm, in this day and age, that probably isnt a thing to use as leverage. the pedophile edge is not a good thing. So, I retract that statement, and only boast that…….ah dang, when he gets to 2000 we are all doomed…Doomed! I say!
If Peterson can reach 2000 or more yards, and remain on a high level for the next 5 or 6 years, he will undoubtably be the greatest runner to ever play the game.
I will make Randall punish anyone who refuses to do my bidding.
Its good to see krug back! Was there anyone else that found there way home? What about Bones?
Hey we still have a mod because I kept trying to post something that Randall did in the Stand but I couldnt.
I’m not really gonna try to be 2000 tho and nobody else should either.
Mud I say C on the mop, 2000 yds is tough to get. 300 in a game even harder, not that the kid cant do either, I’m just sayin.
c.c did you see what Mud said about you and Crypt trying to win the milestone post last night?? He’s really pissed with you guys.
Not pissed…it’s just gettin’ old and risks driving folks away when we need to continue building our base of support…otherwise the machines will win (thought I’d put it in language you’d appreciate )
Ok, as you’ve all probably noticed, I’ve been away most of the late afternoon (At least hear in Alaska it was late afternoon)
I’ve taken the time to write the best #2000 post we’ll ever see (Either that, or I trying to sleep this dam flu away, I can’t remember.)
Thats what I kept telling c.c!
Fran you get to be #2000 then. And nobody can fug it up this time I mean it.
Did you write something for real?
Better not let us down Fran…if it reads like the side of a DayQuil bottle, you should start over.
Yes, I did read over Mud’s paragraph of how he feels about the milestone post’s. And quite frankly it made me…feel terrible. It made me feel like I was scum. Like I cheapend and cheated this place we call the only AV.
Seriously because it will probably be the last big milestone post on this blog and it needs to be pasted to the filthy blog also.
You should be ashamed of yourself c.c!!
Ok, too much pressure. I lied. I’ve been deathly sick the last two days and I’ve got nothing.
Post away and let the best blogger win.
I’m not doing it. theres too much pressure now.
“if it reads like the side of a DayQuil bottle”
That’s pretty dam funny Mud!
No. It wouldnt be right Fran, Ive won enough milestones. I should let one of my comrades win.
Lets wait till Coach gets here before anyone posts 2000. You too tho c.c.
I have an idea. I think for post 2000 we should ALL make a final trip to the new evil faux AV and post the following;
For the best Viking news on the planet, go to;
Because I support the notion that it’s the quality of the post that matters, and not its number, here’s my…
Post #2000!!!!
The Real AV Blog Manifesto
This site is committed to remaining the gathering place for true Vikings fans. With hope, humor and a hearty hail to our fellow fans, we shall proudly pronounce our Purple Pride! Skol Vikings!!!!!
Or better yet, go to;
What am I saying! Or better yet, go to;
I bet Chip kills the blog at 1999.
HEY COACH! CAN YOU HEAR ME?? COME HERE FOR A MINUTE OKAY??
Did you see what I did there? Weeks from now, when we pass 3000, 4000 etc. anyone scrolling back up will think I had #2000. So nothing more to see here…just move along as normal…make your posts meaningful…there’s no individual glory to be had…it’s about the team!
That was sly Mud.
Did you guys see that Peter King picked the Lions to win this week?
Everybody ignore Mud’s
Post #2000!!!!
because he was just messin, THIS is the real 2000. Ignore any other ones below too because they are not real either.
I would like to thank everybody who helped me achieve this honor but I mostly would like to thank myself.
Why do we think 2000 will be the last milestone?
Hope everyone is ready for this weekend. This game is sure to be an emotional roller-coaster…
Yea you’re right, I dont even care if I get it. You can have it home.
I’m worried about Coach.
Also, I have this message for him (left as a comment on our blog):
olderthandirt says:
GO VIKINGS!! BEAT DEM LIONS!! EH!!!
Also let B. Grant know ……… “YES I AM” “VIVA LA RESISTANCE”
OH YEAH!!! Northern MN Woodtick!!
Didn’t Peter King also pick the Pack to win the North?
Peter King is an idiot.
Now THAT would have made a fine 2000th post.
May the Original AV Blog Live ON!
No he picked the Puck or the Bares to win the S.B.
Nobody else post
Whats 2000 mean anyways?
…and may the Strib live to regret the day they killed it!
Coach came back and you didn’t let him have it??
You’re grounded, c.c
uh-oh, the 2000th post is upon us. . .I’m trying to think of something clever to say
Peter King is an idiot and gets his advice from Judd!
How does he do it?
Man, that was purely an accident. Really.
Wow, cc, that was cruel. Just cruel.
Seriously, though… let’s get some good Vikings talk goin on…
oh c.c……
That was sooooo weak…..
I had no idea, when I hit submit it was on 1994. Anyways, starrs is right, lets talk Vikings.
So…what do you think of the Manifesto on the first post #2000 above? Fitting? Any edits you’d suggest?
It was all set up for Coach to say something that would be remembered and talked about for generations to come….
But instead we will be remembered for c.c saying…..
“Whats 2000 mean anyways?”
wow
I am a big fan of alliteration…. so I like it.
C’mon skillet, that was GREAT!!!
No c.c I can’t even look at you now. I don’t even know who you are anymore.
I just like using the same consonant sounds to make it roll off the tongue in a fun way…no idea what alliteration is.
OK…back to serious viking talk. Given the relatively weak schedule we have this year, I really think AD can achieve the trifect in the MOP…300 yd game, 2000 yd season and 16 TDs. Not gonna be easy, but he could very possibly have the single greatest season this year.
Why is no one talking about football??
I’m going to bed.
Meanwhile, why don’t you guys figure out what the record will be for the NFC North after this weekend.
Now look what you’ve done cc. Coach isn’t even talking to us now.
Of course maybe he’s busy. . .driving to your house!
Mud = bad typist
Viking
trifecta
Way to go c.c.
Yup plus I know for a fact that Coach was really excited to do this. Who knows where he is now. I hope it was worth it c.c. I just hope it was worth it.
Tomb, I caught you farting in the other room…. I appreciate your courtesy.
Mud maybe he could. That would be great. But a Super Bowl would be better.
This is a black day in the history of the good AV. A black black day.
I don’t know if any body has seen this
http://www.fannation.com/peter_king_challenge/peter_king?eref=sihpT1
Also Nfl network just said Vikings are over working AD, on nfl total access.
skillet? skillet? Why?
25 carries isn’t so bad
Good good everyone to get to 2000. Keep up the fight. going to bismarck. Out of here for a few days.
GO VIKINGS!!!!
Hey Guys, you been doing a great job of keeping things going. Just sat down to blog and noticed it was almost 2000, so I took a shot.
No big deal - congratulations on that incredible observation at 2000, c.cart!!
Vikes will have a tough one this Sunday, a
20-10 win.
skillet - let it go
c.c. - agree
wtf - one game seems a bit early to make that judgement
Coach, did you see the message I relayed to you above? (10:05pm)
You shouldnt feel bad tho c.c, it could’ve happened to anybody.
Except it DIDN’T!!!!!
No just kidding.
c.c what do you think Coach is doing?
sorry I was just messin with c.c
Peter King is an idiot if he really said the Kitties would win. SI is horrible.
Vikes will win comfortably…we’ll see why Favre makes a difference–knows how to use the talent around him and put away an inferior opponent. I say something in the neighborhood of 31-17 with the Kitties scoring late the way Cleveland did as we continue to rest starters and give playing time to back-ups.
I hope TJ gets to play the whole 4th qtr sunday.
c.c you know I was just messin right? I didn’t mean any of that
Check this out, our cheesy nieghbors still love Brett. As does my home state.
Quick note… If any wants Favre jerseys, there lots of them in Fargo. One store owner told me he over 100 to sell, and more coming in next week. He thinking about bringing them to the cities for the san fran game if he doesn’t see them here.
skillet! hey man, its ok.
Completing my spy run for the evening and retrieving Judd’s material so you don’t have to. part 1:
Coordinators give insights
The Vikings three coordinators — defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and special teams coordinator Brian Murphy — held their weekly press conferences on Thursday. Here are some of the highlights.
Leslie Frazier:
Q: Antoine [Winfield] said that he was only thrown at once in that game. Does that surprise you and do you think offenses are going to have to adjust a little bit as Cedric [Griffin] continues to grow?
Frazier: It doesn’t surprise me. When you look at what Antoine has accomplished, that’s a hard deal to say you’re going to win the game throwing at Antoine Winfield. He’s made a lot of big plays and he’s a Pro Bowl corner. Ced is not unaccustomed to people saying ‘Okay, we’re going to throw at number 23 because of Antoine.’ The good thing is, he’s improving and he’s getting better. I’m sure this week, Calvin Johnson, he has no respect for any corner – and rightfully so – I’m sure Antoine will get some work in and that’s what he wants. He wants some work.
Q: Did the Browns provide extra help against Jared Allen?
Frazier: You know, with Jared it really never changes. Everybody chips Jared. You saw in the Cleveland game they are bringing the tight end over there with Joe Thomas at times. They have the back off set to Jared at times. It’s always going to be that way and what happens is other guys benefit. Whether it be Kevin (Williams), whether it be Ray (Edwards), somebody else benefits and Jared is aware of it. It’s going to be that way this week. They are going to have a running back over there or they’re going to have a tight end over there. There are going to be rare occasions where he’ll have a chance to rush one-on-one and he will have to make the most of those opportunities. For the most part, Cleveland did the same thing that we are probably going to see this weekend. Somebody is going to be over there to try to sway Jared from getting sacks.
Q: Did Jared Allen line up on the left side on Sunday?
Frazier: Yeah, I’m sure Detroit is looking at that as well. Part of that is because people chip. They try to put a back over you or a tight end and we want to move him around. I’m sure they are seeing that on tape and other people will see it as well. We want to get him some one-on-ones with some of these tackles in the National Football League and that is a way of doing that sometimes and making them have to adjust.
Stupid Packer fans they cant stop hating on Brett but they keep on buying his jersey.
I think this could work out with Favre, I think we can win alot of games with him. But never ever would I buy his jersey.
FAV update, thanks to pacifist viking for pointing it out:
Kevin Williams’ big day
Last update: September 17, 2009 - 5:44 PM
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Anyone who watched the Vikings’ season-opening victory over Cleveland on Sunday could tell that Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kevin Williams had a major impact on the game.
Williams finished with a sack and a fumble recovery but surprisingly he was only credited with one hurry of Browns quarterback Brady Quinn. However, that changed when the Vikings coaches got done reviewing the defensive film and charting their own stats. Williams was given seven quarterback hurries.
Williams, who remains eligible to play while the “StarCaps” case makes its way through the court system, is one of the elite 3-techniques in the NFL and everyone associated with the Vikings knows it.
“They always talk about defensive ends and then they talk about defensive right ends,” coach Brad Childress said. “That’s where you hear a lot of things about. … But Kevin Williams is a very, very good football player, and I think the other thing that doesn’t get said enough is he’s a very smart football player. If you sit in meetings with him he’s not just a blinders on guy. He knows where the backs set, he knows how the protection is coming, he knows formations and what plays come out of formations. He’s rare from that standpoint, too. He’s really the whole package.”
“ … Kevin is a 3-technique in this division and anybody that runs a version of this defensive scheme, it was Warren Sapp when everybody named it the Tampa-2 style of defense. That’s kind of the engine that powers the car and he’s prototypical. He does have a rare blend of speed and power. He’s not just a pass rusher. He can stand up against the run, he can move he can chase you down. So, there’s a reason he’s a Pro Bowler and a very good player.”
There were some other stats changed from Sunday. Defensive end Ray Edwards was credited with a sack in the game, but the coaches changed that to a half-sack and split it with linebacker Ben Leber. Defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy also got a sack that originally went to Letroy Guion.
So, KW is good. Anybody remember when I posted that run-down of his stats last year, making the argument that he is the best DT in the league? I will find it again if anyone is curious. Love that KW…
Part 2
Darrell Bevell
Q: How was Phil Loadholt’s production in his first NFL start?
Bevell: Phil did a nice job for us. He came in, he’s a rookie under those situations, you know, starting a game on the road, his first NFL start, I think he did a nice job. He competed in there. He is a physical guy. Obviously, he’s a giant man. What I really like about him is that he finishes plays. You watch some of those tapes and you can see him, he’s one of those guys downfield trying to get that extra block, that extra strain, (trying to) knock a guy off the pile. That is what I like about him.
Q: How is Percy Harvin’s workload from week to week?
Bevell: When he came here we wanted to see what we had. Kind of like a new toy, wanted to see all the bells and whistles and what we can do with it. So we put him in all kind of situations all kinds of spots so you kind of saw it settle down a little bit in the game. Put him in specific situations, obviously we got to get the ball in his hands, whether it’s handing it to him, whether it’s throwing it to him in the passing game. As far as the game plan goes it will be simple, it will be concise for him for each week.
Q: Did Percy Harvin get the right amount of touches against Cleveland?
Bevell: Definitely we can’t come out of a game with zero touches. I don’t think I want to put a number on it. We don’t have a “Randy Moss rule” or anything. You got to get the ball in his hands. There are a lot of guys on this offense as everyone has talked about. So 28 (Adrian Peterson) has to get his touches, 81 (Visanthe Shiancoe) has to get the ball, can’t come out of many games with 87 (Bernard Berrian) not catching the ball. So we got to make sure we do a good job of moving that around
CC. -skillet wants to be your head servant
Part 3
Brian Murphy
Q: Does Darius Reynaud have an instinct for returning punts or does he have a knack for it?
A: It’s coaching (laughing). No, he does. He secures the ball. He’s got very good lower body strength and you will find that guys that can go the distance when you are asking a guy to make the first guy miss, it’s not as simple as you have to rub off some contact. He’s got very good strength; he’s explosive and he’s got the long speed to go the distance. So he’s got that package.
Q: Is it a week-to-week thing between him and Jaymar Johnson based on how they’re practicing?
A: Yeah, it is based upon what we are doing offensively. I think that Coach Childress addressed that earlier in the week. We had a good week one and now we are going to see who is going to be up and who is going to be down this week. That will probably be a weekly decision.
I would like to have his jersey.
troll alert
Detroit speedster is next challenge for Griffin
The Vikings’ much improved cornerback draws a tall assignment in 6-5 receiver Calvin Johnson, the Lions’ most feared offensive threat.
By CHIP SCOGGINS, Star Tribune
Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin said it’s no great mystery why Calvin Johnson is one of the toughest wide receivers in the NFL to defend.
“He’s 6-5, 235 and [runs] a 4.3. Just think about that,” he said. “That’s tough for anybody to compete with.”
One of the few bright spots on a Detroit Lions team that has lost 18 consecutive games, Johnson will draw plenty of attention from Griffin and the Vikings defense Sunday. In his third NFL season Johnson has become one of the league’s top deep-threat targets and a focal point of the Lions offense.
Johnson caught 78 passes for 1,331 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.
“He’s one of the best receivers in the league right now,” nickel back Benny Sapp said. “Coming into a game like this, he’s the target, he’s the guy. He’s their man. When you see this guy on film, he’s everything you would probably want in a receiver.”
The Vikings are fully aware of Johnson’s talent. He has 12 catches for 247 yards and three touchdowns in four games against them. That’s certainly a respectable showing by the defense, but Johnson also beat Griffin for a 70-yard touchdown catch in the Vikings’ 20-16 victory at Detroit last season.
“He’s going to catch some balls. That’s a given,” safety Tyrell Johnson said. “I guarantee that. But you can’t give up the big plays. The big plays are what kill you. The 40-, 50-yard bombs that go for touchdowns. Five, 10 yards, we can handle that. But 40-, 50-yard bombs can’t happen.”
Said Griffin: “He’s going to make his plays. He’s a tremendous athlete, great talent. All we have to do is eliminate the deep balls.”
The Vikings defense and Griffin in particular were able to neutralize Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards in the season opener last week. Edwards caught only one pass for 12 yards and was quarterback Brady Quinn’s target only five times.
Detroit rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford targeted Johnson 13 times last week and completed three of them for 90 yards against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings expect a similar game plan Sunday, if not more throws to Johnson.
“You know he’s going to get the ball,” Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield said.
Griffin will draw the primary assignment. Griffin’s cover skills have improved considerably since the start of last season, and he dedicated himself even more this offseason. He was rewarded with a strong performance last week by bottling up Edwards while also finishing with four tackles, one interception, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.
“He has worked so hard on improving his ball skills and then working as hard as he has on improving his cover ability,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “It’s showing up in his play. He does a much better job in our man coverage than he once did and his confidence level is extremely high.
“He came to training camp like another Cedric, just a different guy. His weight was down a little bit, he seems quicker, he seems faster. But a lot of it goes back to he’s playing with a lot of confidence. To hold Braylon Edwards to one catch for 12, when you know that that’s the guy they are going to try to get the football to in the passing game, that’s quite an accomplishment. And I take my hat off to him, and he’ll have a tremendous challenge this weekend with Calvin Johnson, but I kind of feel he’ll be up to the task.”
Griffin won’t be the only one charged with tracking Johnson. The Lions move him around to different spots — even in the backfield — hoping to create confusion on the defense. Vikings coach Brad Childress referred to it as a “Where’s Waldo type of deal.”
“They put him in a couple different places, I think, so you can’t get a bead on him because he is such a special talent,” middle linebacker E.J. Henderson said. “But we’re going to do a good job of looking him up, recognizing where he’s at and do what we do.”
If we win a Super Bowl with Favre as our starting QB, then and only then… I will buy one if that happens.
Great Day, Everyone!
Mud, Starrc-thanks for the updates.
WTF - take care.
Time for Vikings Victories to dance in my head…zzzz-zz-z-z-zzzz
I would’nt say that Calvin Johnson is a bust, Cause he is good. But wasnt he supposed to be the next Moss.
You’re welcome ABV.
That’s all I found worth reading on the new AV, unless you want to hear Sid mumble about how the Kitties still have teeth and you give a dang that Shaun Hill has a job in SF.
I also left a message for old-timers to find us here.
That’s it for me…g’night all.
He is really good tho. I cannot believe we got to 2000 this fast.
Its just that you dont hear his name when people name the best WR’s in the game. Maybe thats cause he’s a Lion.
They should use this game to work on the passing game more. And pass more on first down and mix up the play calling more.
I hope this update is complete, I had quite a bit of territory to cover since my last update. I did not include a few one-time posters, but if you want to be on the Resistance List, by all means let me know. If your state is missing or wrong, also let me know.
Original Access Vikings Blog Resistance (OAVBR) membership now at 43 representing 20 different states, with over 2000 posts!!
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy - MINNESOTA Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me -
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!) Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall - MINNESOTA
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
Tizzy - MINNESOTA
Goal Line Blitzer -
south-a-state - IOWA
poorbackslider - MICHIGAN
briano29 - CONNECTICUT
Viking John - NORT’ DAKOTA
Miami Viking – FLORIDA
Fragile Fred Smoots -
FargoVikesFan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Queen - MINNESOTA
krugjr - MONTANA
WayUpNorth -
There are still a few on the Yellow Ribbon list - keep searching comrades!
I bet if he was in N.E. his career would be way different.
Yea, and were closin in on 2100 home. Yea thanks Mud, good job. Sorry we get carried away sometimes. But we dont mean any harm to the team.
Thanks for moving me back up Coach.
Also notice I reversed the list to the original order - no schisms here!
Starrs, I did see your notice, but wasn’t sure about it, and am not listing people unless they post. OK?
Nice updates Mud and others. There is much news that can be shared here - thanks!!
Sounds like things are getting dicey over at evil headquarters. Now that I know Judd is not a Purple Lover…. bah!
Over and out.
Coach, how long you been here? On the AV.
I think I started near the end of the 2007 season, c.cart. I was probably known for being a TJack defender along with a couple other guys, really thought he was gonna come on as our QB. Obviously, I was not completely correct in my assessment!
How about you? A year or so?
OK, I lied…still here…Wayup is from Alaska.
Now I’m out.
43 is what I count. I was just wondering who has seniority on the AV.
1.5 for me coach, I really clashed with Bones for a while.
Well, when I came on, people I remember already being there were Mud, Queen, RTG, Ole, Fargo, 4Ever, Bucky, Inferno, GPG, Lost, Miami Viking, Viking John, and probably some others I’m missing from our current list. I’m probably only in the middle of seniority.
Any AV historians wanna help us out here?
Checking out - take care c.cart.
Hey!! “Put me in Coach”
“YES I AM”
“VIVA LA RESISTANCE”
Sorry Coach, but I’ve been waiting for all evening for an activation email for the strib. Just as well ……… it will be for the new “stinky” AV blog anyway. I don’t really want that, unless you need newbies to run the wedge/recon missions.
Thanks again Mrs. Starr for relaying my message from the new blog.
I think the Vikes are finally going to have a big game against the Lions. Usually we struggle against them and Green Bay with Brett always beat the snot out of them. I think he may bring us better luck than we’ve had in the past. Just my opinion …….. I could be wrong.
Congrats folks on your 2000 posts. The strib should pay attention to their old “regulars”. I’ve been reading this blog since the Jets let Favre go. I had a strong hunch we would sign him right then and there.
GO VIKES!! BEAT DEM BEARS!!! EH!!
A northern MN Woodtick!!
Krugir was on AV weeks before Al Gore even invented the internet…
Say, this could be important to watch -
From the Professor, John Clayton:
“What’s becoming clear is that the Bears’ defense is crumbling. Urlacher is gone for the season. Pisa Tinoisamoa is out with a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury. Hunter Hillenmeyer and Nick Roach are their replacements”
Do you recall the Bear D falling apart last year right through the middle - literally. Watch for Steeler to blow the centre of that D up in Chicago.
Whoops!!! Beat DEM Lions!! MY BAD!!!
No problem, Dirt! Maybe you’re just old and confused! Check this video out, it’s neat! ! ! Sing A Song of VICTORY ! ! !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIWmq7QnqSo&feature=response_watch
Thanks for the link Kenny. Cool song!! I like it. I’m honored to be one of the first to view it. I already forwarded the link to a friend in OK who’s also an avid Vikings fan.
Hhmmmmmmm??? Looks like I have the sentry duty this evening. I hope I can make it till the replacements show up.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ……. SNORE!!!
GOOD NIGHT ALL!!
Coach, I think I was around since ‘06… but I’ve been missing since about January of this year. I remember all those good old folks like R ETSUB, and Queen, and Ole… all good folks.
Fran the Man and I are both in Alaska… If we are worthy of the resitance list.
YAWN! I see that Olderthandirt is asleep at his post. Only one thing to do {sprays shaving cream in his hand, and tickles his nose}
Is nice to see a fellow Montanan kugir is also a memeber. Of course that is now half of this states population in here.
Only concern I have with this game against the kitties, is that the Vikes somethimes tend to play to the level of their competition. We tend to lack that killer instinct that teams like Pitts and the Pats have. Hopefully with Favre at the helm, and Allen leading the defense, we can, and should roll over the motor city kitties.
Thanks for the updates, everyone. A welcome to “olderthandirt”, and my apologies for having previously left off akvikesfan. (Hope this thing posts properly now.) We are now 45 members strong and representing 21 states. Please keep the updates, corrections, and new memberships coming!
We are also interested in the AV history and seniority, so any posts there would be appreciated, along, of course, with breaking news and interesting reports on our Vikes!
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy - MINNESOTA
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me -
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall - MINNESOTA
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
Tizzy - MINNESOTA
Goal Line Blitzer -
south-a-state - IOWA
poorbackslider - MICHIGAN
briano29 - CONNECTICUT
Viking John - NORT’ DAKOTA
Miami Viking – FLORIDA
Fragile Fred Smoots -
FargoVikesFan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Queen - MINNESOTA
krugjr - MONTANA
WayUpNorth - ALASKA
akvikesfan - ALASKA
olderthandirt - MINNESOTA
Whoops, only 20 states. I have one state down twice in my notes. My bad.
(obviously it’s “my bad”, I mean who else’s “bad” would it be that I cannot properly keep and read a freakin’ list of twenty items?)
(Unless, of course, one of the names for whom we do not have a state is from a state that is not yet listed, in which case it would be the “bad” of the person who had not yet told me of that added state, thereby actually making my count of 21 states correct, and in the process leaving me to feel unnecessarily guilty for a “bad” which I had actually not committed. Although you really can’t say that either, because…)
Sorry, this got too long. My bad.
damn fine job fellow bloggers, we’re running down the 2100 mark at breakneck speed.
As for our favorite team, bring on the lions…
Here kitty kitty kitty…..
YAWN!!! Thanks for putting me in Coach! I hope my nodding off doesn’t relegate me to the “practice” squad.
(looks in mirror) Whoa!!! Looks like shaving is easy this morning. I have a faceful of shaving cream already. Must be a wee bit of rookie hazing. It seems to be my brand, someone was into my locker. Thanks farside. At least you didn’t steal the keys to my wheelchair.
Me thinks I will go topside for a little reconnoitering.
Morning Coach!! You have impeccable logic. No way the machines can beat us.
YAWN!!! Thanks for putting me in Coach! I hope my nodding off doesn’t relegate me to the “practice” squad.
(looks in mirror) Whoa!!! Looks like shaving is easy this morning. I have a faceful of shaving cream already. Must be a wee bit of rookie hazing. It seems to be my brand, someone was into my locker. Thanks farside. At least you didn’t steal the keys to my wheelchair.
Me thinks I will go topside for a little reconnoitering.
Morning Coach!! You have impeccable logic. No way the machines can beat us.
Sorry for the double pump. Another rookie mistake. Wow!!! These posts load up awfully slow. Couldn’t be that my PC is also olderthandirt.
Anybody thought about one improvement we have now is that we never have to move to a new thread? I believe I was the statistical leader in posting last prior to a new thread, and then having to decide if my post was worthy of reposting on the next thread.
No longer a problem!
Here’s the weekly line from the Handle
Line: Minnesota by 10
Insert disparaging remarks about Lion here. Nicely done. It still won’t discourage us from endorsing them in this spot. While Minnesota may be a legitimate NFC contender, it remains a large undertaking to give away double-digits, on the road, within your own division. In a pair of meetings last year, Viking were heavily favoured and managed a 12-10 win on its home field and a 20-16 victory in Motown. It will take time to fix things but Jim Schwartz has brought a new energy to the Lion.
TAKING: Detroit +10
Viking John says:
March 31st, 2007 at 3:57 pm
I thought the draft party was moved from Winter Park to Ole’s place???
I would rather go to Ole’s. Besides I’m bringing the beer.
Go Vikes
I’ve been here since right before the 2006 season. (as Purpleblood)
A couple recognized people that were back in the day:
fargo (if FargoVikesFan are one and the same)
Bvster (was AIan Page at the time)
Bones
wisvike (if he is still here as another name?)
4Ever (iPhone to those that know him!)
….and unfortunately, the one who’s name is forbidden (P.B.*.)
The rest of you came after (unless you were posting under another name) - too much research for my weary ass!
somewhere around Tice’s last yr is when I showed up, I believe…..great bunch of guys and gals that have shared thoughts here…..love the Purple loyalty……only time the wife gets jealous is when I check in at AV….
GO VIKES!!!!!
I’m in Minnie… and still here. Nice to see that the old AV is getting more comments than the new fauxAV.
Hi Guys and Gals!! I found this while checking other sites. AK recommended this new addition to the “Viking Ship” blog. You get a new video for every game of the week. I thought you might enjoy watching them.
Seniority…intriguing.
I think I’ve been here 3-4 years off and on…but I used to post as Big T. If you review the tape, it was I that was the catalyst for that dufus Jeff “inventing” everything. That was amusing for awhile, but got silly. Not sure how many of you remember that??
Coach, never would’ve thought I’d have seniority over you. Lucky for you, I respect my elders, so I won’t bark orders at you.
Thanks GLB, I will log you as a Minnesotan in my next update. And thanks for the history reports. Pretty dang good memory there Inferno (Disco), and VJ, are you saying that was your first post?
I think the Vikes by 10 is fairly accurate (I predicted 20-10 yesterday). In spite of a 5-1 career record vs. Detroit, Chili’s Vikes did not perform well against a winless team last year. Perhaps last year will motivate our warriors to put it to ‘em on Sunday.
Right around that time. Give or take a few cold ones.
Go Vikes
Tomb - I remember Big T.
I was Purpleblood, then Zygi, and then Inferno Viking (Disco/Desco in there as well)
I’d be afraid to post my first post - I was showing wayyyyy too much T-Jax love. 
Inferno, I’m sure there may be a post or two of me lamenting the AD draft choice. I couldn’t believe we would waste a pick on an injury prone RB when we had Chester Taylor.
I’m not always the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Other names from the past:
GermanVike
AFVH (Air Force Vike Hawaii)
OhioVike (I still owe him a 6-pack)
I’m not sure when I showed up.Year and half, maybe two. . .
Some others:
King KC udha TC
Jake aka ChiliDipWad
scvike
ellervike
cliffcla
Monc
matty927
The Analog Kid (TAK)
If you’re here under a new name, let us know.
Monc used to copy and paste complete novels…heh.
matty was around not that long ago, wonder what happened to him.
Good memory MudHen.
Post #2100?
The Real AV Blog Manifesto
This site is committed to remaining the gathering place for true Vikings fans. With hope, humor and a hearty hail to our fellow fans, we shall proudly pronounce our Purple Pride! Skol Vikings!!!!!
Nailed it
…and MudHen STICKS THE LANDING! YES!
Interested to see who is on the active roster for Viking this week.
Who plays? Who sits?
QB Sage Rosenfels or T-Jax
WR Jaymar Johnson or Darius Reynaud
WR Greg Lewis or one of the TEs
CB Asher Allen or Benny Sapp
C Kory Lichtensteiger or Cullin Loeffler
DT Fred Evans or Letroy Guion, Jimmy Kennedy
For Lion the 3rd QB is Drew Stanton.
After last week you would think they would try to bring in CB Philip Buchanon or DT Orien Harris.
Good morning everyone!
Lost - given Chili’s nature, I expect he won’t make a change unless an injury or poor performance dictates it; therefore, I predict no change for this week.
I’ll bet Allen gets activated but that the rest stay the same.
comments on original AV this morning: 39
comments on the new AV this morning: 2
We win!
Yeah, us “originals” pretty much started here around the same time.
Disco/Inferno/etc.
Me
Viking Queen
Bvster/Alan Page
Bones (who was also PackerBackerPete)
wisvike
Ole
4Ever
GPG arrived not too long after
Bones was PBP??? I did not know that.
GLB, I don’t think it was ever even a legit competition.
I’m sure they’re happy as hell with their 12 posts per day over there.
yep, Bones & PBP were one in the same.
I always thought Bones was a Packers fan. I even called him one a few times. He always denied it, but it was just too obvious.
I also think I recall a name like “KatoVikeFan” or something similar. Anyone remember that name? Inferno, I believe King and I were also members of the TJax fan club in his early playing days.
Tomb… says:
September 18th, 2009 at 10:59 am
I’m not always the sharpest knife in the drawer. (There is an entire BUFFET of follow-ups to that lead!!)
But I may be in the same boat someday, Tomb, if Percy becomes a star. I opposed that pick as well. I wanted Oher.
Bones’ bizarre obsession with “homers” suddenly makes sense.
I wanted Oher too, Coach, but changed my mind pretty quickly when I saw some of the film on Harvin, and knew that Loadholt was in the fold.
There was also someone named Culpepper To Moss who completely flipped out and called VQ and I racist for using the word “dude”
pretty sure Bones is a Vikes fan, but he’s one in the mold of Cory Cove (aka Sludge) off KFAN.
Coach - yes, I remember Kato
Fargo - you’re right, that “dude” was nuts
Comments on original AV site this morning pertaining to Viking football:
a lot less than 39 by my count
I remember KatoVikesFan. I also remember C2M. That was some priceless stuff.
Nothing new worth posting from the new AV unless you’re surprised to hear that Erin Henderson didn’t practice today.
I left the following message for old friends:
Bones, Kato, AFVH, cliffcla, Monc …
…and other old-timers…take a walk down memory lane in the archives, final post. There’s a party going on (>2100 posts!) and we even have Coors Light just for Bones!
posted by MudHenVike on Sep. 18, 09 at 1:20 PM |
You said “dude???”
Wow, why are you such a racist??
Kidding, of course.
Black Viking said negro once. Then ccarterhof said the Black Viking said negro, then someone said that ccarterfhof said that Black Viking said negro.
Or something like that.
Don’t forget dre!
You have failed us Torgo!
I think I found King KC udha TC on the new blog…says he hasn’t been able to log into this site for a while now.
Oh yeah, dre’s cool.
What about Matt Jones, is that someone already in here?
…or Mr. Matt.
…or matty.
All we need is Door Matt and we’re complete on matts.
King KC says he can log in but his posts never show here. Suggested he try a new login name. Perhaps a long lost sheep will make it back home; otherwise, he may be lost in the matrix forever.
We need to locate T.O.N.Y. P.A.N.T.S. He is the heart and soul of AccessVikings. You all pail in comparison to his blogging ability.
…as long as I don’t pale in comparison, then I’m OK with it.
lol @ tomb
Got another response to my message on the new AV from another lost sheep who says he was banned from this site. Encouraged him to try a new login ID.
It’s sad how the tyrannical regime at the Strib has denied true Viking fans the chance to connect, converse and carouse without conditions or constrictions.
Where is Ed Sharokman, by the way? And Bucky seemed glad to be back, then, no show. Oh yeah, Tomb got Bucky in trouble, and then…
Tomb, you’re pullin’ for the Twins this weekend, right? Don’t get me wrong, this IS FB season, no doubt. But the boys still have a fightin’ chance, so I remain curious.
(No, I won’t be watchin’ the Twins game Sunday, but I might flip over during commercials - there are plenty of them!)
duuuuuuuuuuuur duuuuuur duuuuuuur
Whatever dumbocrat.
The technological oppression and discrimnation continues unchecked, while helpless bystanders only watch the horror before their very eyes as Viking bloggers, pleading for their very online existence, are trampled like worms on a highway after a 4 inch rain.
Pretty well sums it up, wouldn’t you say?
son-of-a-gun
(just checkin’)
King believes he’d need a new email address to get full posting rights here. For old friends, you can find him on the Daily Norseman as KC612.
He sends the following message:
Yeah tell them I appreciate their effort and to keep pullin’ for TJ he really needs you!
posted by ncasey1 on Sep. 18, 09 at 2:01 PM
Go Twins! That’s about all I have in me Coach.
Settle down Mr. Bater, it’s not my fault you are spelling challenged.
I travel to the den of iniquity so you don’t have to:
Staff picks
Chip Scoggins - Vikings 38, Lions 10
Judd Zulgad - Vikings 34, Lions 14
Sid Hartman - Vikings 28, Lions 7
Jim Souhan - Vikings 30, Lions 16
Mark Craig - Vikings 21, Lions 7
Patrick Reusse - Vikings 38, Lions 3
Interestingly one-sided considering the history we have with Detroit. They must have read my post above arguing that Favre will make a difference in how we crush the weaklings rather than play down to the level of competition.
Hey Mud,
I see you brought back the news from the other side. More complaints than comments from what I could read. So I thought it behooved me to add a couple more myself.
Good to see you coming back more AK. Stopped by your place this AM and left a few comments their. I appreciate all of your links to other sites and news. Loved the review link for “The Viking Reader”. Sounds like and interesting book to have.
Wow!!! their=there ….. and interesting=an interesting. Major brain fart I guess.
J & C finally posted something else worth reading:
Waiting for the Wildcat
The Vikings used the Wildcat formation twice against the Houston Texans in the third preseason game but did not unveil it last week vs. the Cleveland Browns in the season opener.
They worked on the formation throughout training camp primarily with rookie Percy Harvin taking the direct snap. Coach Brad Childress was asked today about the thought process in deciding when to use it during the regular season.
“It’s something we just played around with in the offseason, that’s all” he said. “We’re a lot better right now doing what we do most of the time and taking one more turn at that. That’s kind of how we’re looking at it.”
Asked if he’s hesitant to use because 39-year-old quarterback Brett Favre threw an illegal crackback block vs. the Texans, Childress said: “No, we’ve got that corrected [smiling].”
Of course, no one really expected Childress to reveal when he actually plans to run the Wildcat.
Same old, same old
Childress was asked today how much his offense has changed with Favre at quarterback. Childress said it’s “absolutely” the same offense.
“It’s exactly what he’s familiar, what we’ve been doing from the beginning,” Childress said. “Some different names, some things that we’ve tweaked in the last couple of years. But conceptually he’s right with the concepts that he’s seen.”
Childress was then asked if Favre will have more input as he gets more comfortable with everything. Childress said Favre has “a lot of ideas over 16 years” in the system. He mentioned that former Bucs coach and Packers assistant Jon Gruden brought him game film of Favre from the 1992 season when Gruden visited Winter Park several weeks ago in preparation for the Vikings-Texans game on Monday Night Football.
“It’s kind of fun to see him run Fox-2-X-Y-hook that was the same in ‘92 as it is in 2009,” Childress said. “You have to think about how much he’s seen going by. I don’t know what I could liken to in your industry [media]. Maybe the power going off. Maybe having to wing it. Back in the days when you had to use shorthand. He comes from those days before there were electric appliances and things like that.”
Injury report
Linebacker/special teams ace Heath Farwell is listed as questionable because of a hamstring injury. Guard Anthony Herrera (back) and tight end Jim Kleinsasser (hand) are probable. Linebacker Erin Henderson (calf) is out.
Peterson honored
Adrian Peterson won the FedEx Ground player of the week award after rushing for 180 yards and three TDs vs. the Browns.
Whoa, Tomb, settle down there Mr. Baseball! You’re gonna turn your cup sideways there.
You’re the man, Mud! Thanks!
No MOP today? No matter, your manifesto was right on (and right on time!)
Whaddya mean AD won the FedEx ground player of the week award? You mean he doesn’t own it by now?
What if …… The Vikings didn’t draft Adrian Peterson?
A very provocative discussion and debate currently going on the Daily Norseman today. Interesting reading. Any comments???
http://www.dailynorseman.com/2009/9/18/1036310/what-if-the-vikings-hadnt-drafted
AD is FedEx Ground player of the week woohoo! He should’ve been offensive player of the week instead of Sanchez.
older, yeah, saw the comments and responded. I gave you a link on how to find The Vikings Reader. They sent me a pre-screen copy of the book before it hit shelves and for any Vikings fan it is a must to have on the coffee table or in the outhouse! Great memories if you were there, and great education on greats of the past if you weren’t there.
the Strib staff picks for Sunday are crazy they’re all like 15 and 20 pt. spreads.
Thanks for posting these blogs Mud and everybody.
I just counted back Mud and yeah you got to be #2100.
Can you imagine how horrrible it would be if we lost to Green Pig in Gm 4?? I would seriously not be able to talk to anybody for at least 2 days
home, any player from the east coast who has a fairly decent offensive game will be named Offensive Player of the Week. It’s in the NFL bylaws. Adrian only qualifies if every east coast offensive player has a bad game.
We should be able to beat a Green Pig, shouldn’t we?
Yeah yeah we should definitely be able to beat Green Pig but I just don’t think by 20 points or anything. Coach did you ever make bets on football?
Chili won the Offensive Appearance award, hands down.
Seriously though, Chili’s sideline presence was much improved against the Tans. He seemed calm, poised, and did not have his menu in his hand. It was a good demeanor for him, but the beard, hat and glasses…., not so much?
Vikes 20, Lions 10
If we can’t beat the Packers, it doesn’t bode well for us.
Vikes 67
Lions 1
Tomb if we can’t beat the Packers we might as well all just take a vow of silence and become monks.
You always make crazy predictions Tomb
Coach, I agree. Chili needs to clean up his act a little bit… looking homeless might make him end up jobless.
We can grow beards, get weird and disappear into the mountains.
I’ll miss the ladies, though, so that seems like a bad plan. How about if we find a green house and TP it.
Grow Beards… check.
Get Weird… check.
Disappear into the moutnains… check.
Miss the ladies… check (I’m married, but I miss looking).
I’m already there, Tomb.
Maybe it’s just me, because I’m on the Left Coast, but I kind of dig the grunge look he’s sporting.
Is it even allowed to TP a green house?? We should regardless. We could take Coach along.
ak, don’t let it discourage you from TP’ing a Packer house!!
Aha! Bones is a cheeseface, thats why I didnt get along with him! It all makes sense now.
Congrats to mud, a worthy milestone post at 2100.
I’m in to TP a green house, but certainly not a greenhouse. That would be in poor taste.
Interesting prediction, Tomb, but I am trying to figure out how a team could score 67.
Coach, I know it seems weird, but I did the math twice. It’s irrefutable. My prediction stands.
Coach what would you do if Tomb said he’s on the run from the law and he needs to hide out in your place for awhile? Not that that would ever happen but if it did what would you do?
Tomb while Coach is deciding, what do you think he would do in that situation?
Just did a little recon, and the new AV site is showing some changes to the colors, with less purple, and more gray. Looks terrible. And the lack of comments over there hasn’t changed either.
Okay then anybody, what do you think would happen if Tomb called Coach and said he’s flying in from Oregon and he is on the run from the law and needed a place to hide out for awhile?
Okay okay just forget about that question i didn’t mean to make anybody feel uncomfortable I was just curious.
But my guess is that Coach would say no to Tomb.
I guess I’d take him, but… I would charge him more than what I charge my kids when they’re in that situation.
And after Mrs. Grant lectures him about his “way of life”, he may choose to turn himself in. The wrath of Mrs. Grant is not a favorable experience by any means. She’s a sweetheart, though!
Coach, got any adult daughters? =>
Yeah Coach plus don’t you think that Tomb SHOULD change his way of life??
Home …… I say B. Grant puts Tomb with the Labs in the backyard kennnel.
Tomb I cant believe you said that…
Hmmmmm… (phone ringing)
Hello?
You did what?
To who?
How many times?
Where?
Why?
Maybe. For how long?
$100 bucks a day?
Same to you!!
Hmmm…so now I’m not only on the lam from the law, but I’m living in a dog kennel while getting scolded from the sweet but stern Mrs. Grant.
I don’t see how continuing this storyline will get any better for me.
lol Tomb is right he didn’t do anything to cause this. I could just as easily have asked if Tomb would let c.c and Coach stay as outlaws in Tomb’s house.
And Coach, was kidding about the daughter thing…already have great woman…no worries from this mangy ol’ dog.
Coach what do you think Tomb did??
I do have an adult daughter, who is hightly protected by her three older adult brothers… and her husband.
She says her worst memory of high school was the rumor going around that I would shoot any boy who tried to date her. It was a complete exageration, that only happened twice.
Nope, older…, those are Dobermans.
Any other questions, Tomb?
I am assuming Tomb would perhaps have a couple overdue parking citations in his glove box, or something along those lines.
No problem, I was kidding also, Tomb. I only shot one kid who dated my daughter. And it’s not like I killed him or anything… sheesh, chill out mommy and daddy!
Yeah it was probably on parking tickets
Coach….yeah, I supported TJ early on (until he played a little) based on this draft info from The Huddle Report..
Talent Board Round 5
Tarvaris reminds me a lot of Steve McNair, but not the McNair in his younger years. He reminds me in his style of play the way McNair plays now. That gutsy, “do whatever you need to do” type of play. Tarvaris is not a running QB like McNair when he first came out of college. Tarvaris is much more comfortable in the pocket, but does well outside of the pocket when he gets forced. He throws a really nice ball with good velocity and nice touch and just has that “get it done” attitude about him that will make him a winner at the next level. He is football and situational smart and has that natural way about him that makes you feel like you are always in the game. The kid is the real deal and if you are looking for a QB in the later rounds that has the potential to be a franchise QB, then this is a kid you want to pick. There are two QB’s in this draft with franchise written all over them that will be taken on the second day of this draft. They are Tarvaris Jackson (QB - Alabama St) and Brett Basanez (QB - Northwestern). Brett is further along in his development than Tarvaris — but both of them have got the “it” factor. Remember their names and be really happy if your team picks one of them.
thanks for the welcome back, cc
agree, mud, no playing “down” this year!
I think Brad will name Sage #2 this week…give him the 4th Q and keep both his back-ups “sharp” for when he has to make the call for real…
GO VIKES!!!!!
If I’m going to be in trouble with the law, I want it to be something interesting and weird. Like I heard about this guy who was being booked for a DUII who farted, then waved the fart at the cop, and was charged for assault.
That’s some funny stuff.
Coach, I have a teenage girl, so I agree one shot is NOTHING. I mean, c’mon…
Its probably not nothing to the guy that gets shot.
… well then he best keep his hands and eyes somewhere other than where this one had his, home.
Ohhhhhhhh!!!! Dobermans!!!! Than not such a good place for Tomb. Sorry for the mistake.
I assumed they were labs, being that you are an avid hunter. I know my “little” dog created quite a rucuss when he wandered back there while I was visiting my mom next door. That would have been three years ago.
skillet, then they shouldn’t stand in front of the business end of a shotgun! I mean, it’s just not a safe place to hang out…I would never loiter there myself.
Coach and I speak in one voice. Nice.
I think that Coach and Tomb need to stop shooting guns at everybody that comes to to their house. Nothing good will ever come of that.
Wow krug….. that is one heckuva scouting report. Now I am really glad that we have TJ.
How come that “it” look is “deer in the headlights”??? What happened???
I will not even try to be #2200. Let someone else have it.
Not everybody, home. I found that once served the whole purpose quite well. Keep in mind, my daughter married a Ginat fan, and I didn’t shoot him! Its not like I’m unreasonable here.
So krug… what went wrong with TJax? Is there still a QB in there somewhere? You won’t get elected governor in Minnesota if you say yes.
You let your daughter marry a Gnat fan??? You should’ve checked that out before you let her.
Sorry… Giant
I must confess that I do not believe your 4:55, home. Sorry…
2200
Coach I’m serious I do not even want to try for milestone posts anymore…after seeing c.c trample on everybody who gets in his way I want no part of it anymore.
Wow Coach…I take it you have an unspoken gentlemen’s agreement to not talk about the 41-0 playoff shutout.
Your restraint is admirable.
To me its just not important enough.
woooo
2200 maybe
Yeah baby!!!!!!!!
missed it by that much.
sorry ww
You’re giving me gas.
I swear to god its like milestone posts just follow me no matter how hard I try to avoid them! I was not even trying for that one and let god strike me dead with a bolt of lightning if I am lying!!
it`s all right man
dirt
some would say he was picked too early and had to play too early, etc……most here agree, his football smarts don’t match his physical talents and Brad has to find a new piece of clay at some point…
GO VIKES!!!!!
zap your dead
Yeah, Tomb, it’s an unspoken agreement. Maybe my daughter “advised” him. He has never even tried bringing that up, and I know deep down he fears doing so. Its good.
OWWWWW!!!!
sorry didn`t know it was set that high
I would like to thank williams wall for the link to the Daily Norseman as a possible alternative site. I am impressed with their format. The comments are all on one page along with the original post, plus you can reply to ongoing comments and they stay relevant to the comment in mind. That is tops in my book. Thanks again ww.
your welcome. i liked it also thats why i suggested it. it`s real easy to use and i do like that you can leave a comment to someone elses.
Another good blog day, Vikings Fans! I enjoy reading at work–but I can’t post. I did enjoy the history–I’ll have to look back at when I started writing…I was a silent reader for awhile, but definitely remember all the “old timers” on this blog.
About 30.5 hours to KICK OFF!!! Time to tailgate!
Well it’s been nice chatting and getting to know some of you peeps, although I have a pretty good feel, since I’ve been lurking on this site since January I think.
Thanks for letting me be a part of the group. Now it’s time to get ready for a weekend at the hunting shack. Good thing they have satellite TV. Now if I can talk them into firing up the gen set during game time. They don’t bleed purple like I do.
Everyone have a good weekend.
OH YEAH!!! GO VIKES!!! BEAT DEM LIONS!!! EH?
Those are some pretty impressive predictions by Star Tribune writers that hate the Vikings.
BTW: the last 150 posts or so were kind of painful to read. Perhaps taking a little more time between posts will conjure up some quality material. (hint tomb, home). I’m thinking Coach is disappointed in what he’s seen today. You boys are better than that.
Gun, you’re cool and all, but trying to tell or suggest to me how or what to post is like trying to kick water uphill. Not worth the effort. If you don’t like my posts, don’t read them. Easy enough, and avoids unnecessary confrontation.
On that happy note, peace out all, have a great weekend…GO VIKES!!
Wow, Gun, did you just read what Tomb said to you?? Pretty mean stuff, I’d say.
On the other hand Tomb, you had every right to go after Gun on that. That was very hateful. . .
ok, I’m just going to step out of the way now and let you two sort things out,
Conrad Dobler.
Agree, Fran. Hateful!
Check this out, Sing A Song of Victory:
Guns just bitter that the Vikes haven’t traded for Darren Sproles yet.
Ooh 2222 posts before I posted this. I must ruin it. I am Nume, btw, and I have read this blog for like over a year, and just never bothered posting or anything. I am a Vikings fan from Aberdeen, SD, and I would like to join the resistance .
Wow, I had #2222, that’s cool… thanks for pointing it out Nume
You’re welcome . And for those interested, I’m a male, 21 years old, and I like long walks on the beach….. ok nevermind .
Yikes I think I scared everyone away… its ok I don’t bite… hard.
Wow, live chatters. am so used to that damn morning shift, when everyone is still asleep. Talking to myself so much, feel like that lone boat guy in Waterworld. been out water to long
Welcome to the resistance Nume. there is a $100.00 dollar entry fee, payable to skillet. But thats ok, he accepts I.O.U.s
wonder what the guiness book of world records, record is for most posts on a single blog ???????? maybe we could set the record!!!
we could go down in history maybe, wouldn`t that be cool, that would show the faux access vikings blog a thing or two. yeh!
Is it even possible that Chip/Judd have even a clue we are still here? Or is it that they understand our plight, and let us play in here? Should they ever decide to reopen this room, are we to greet them with open arms or should we just tear em off and beat them with them.
Hmmmm I failed the logic test. If we tear our arms off, uh how can that be done to begin with? and then what would we hold onto them to beat them with…. NEVERMIND. I am Farside, I am entitled to this mental view.
I would have to imagine they would have some idea this is here since it has been linked in the comments of several of their posts, and the most comments any have is like 5 so its pretty hard to miss .
Interesting thought. We are aiming for posts on the 100 mark. This storyline is dated Sept 7th. Not much longer and we will be closing in on Oct 7th. Wow, a whole month in here without adult supervision. And we are gents and ladies.
Heh 2235 posts in 11 days… so ~203 posts per day? Not bad .
Wow I left for like 35 minutes so I figured you’d all be up to like 3000 by now but no posts since my last one… :’(
Wow I left for like 35 minutes so I figured you’d all be up to like 3000 by now but no posts since my last one… :’(
Oops double post. I’m on a slow work computer so yeah… which is also why I’m bored and posting on here repeatedly . Big South Dakota Film Festival here today, so I just basically sit here and do nothing (I’m a custodian and cant do much when people are everywhere).
Welcome Nume! The Resistance is glad to have you. Feel free to post as you wish, in sequence, and without fear of the opinion of others (unless Gun is anywhere nearby!)
farside, I am an adult, and one of many supervisors of this blog. We don’t allow schisms or naughty words here, as you well know. And you seem to have forgotten, far, (nickname) that dues are collected by posting one’s credit card number, which I then process through the Gander Mountain company.
So in other words, you dont accept cash? Well, ok. guess i will just go spend it on trivial things like food & water.
BTW I just posted {actually double poseted…. Skillet would be so proud…} a fairwell statement on the new A.V. Saying I no longer view the new A.V./ Star Tribune sports site for my readings of Viking stories. Like it really matters to them.
Good shot, farside!! If they don’t care, they don’t deserve us. Sometimes, a man just has to say what a man has to say. (especially to writers who have pretended to be Vike fans and then flippantly reveal that they aren’t!!)
I want everyone to know that I’m the one who outed Judd, as far as not being a Viking fan.
So you (Coach) should move me up the list to like 2nd or 3rd.
My Visa is 1337133713371337. Ok that was really stupid… but I had to write something…
This Lions game kind of has me nervous. The beat writers have us the favorites, Vegas has us the favorites. WE have us the favorites. And yet, this is the kind of game we could choke on. EGAD! We must anhilate them, and if the team cant do it, then we the resistance should storm their web sites and cry and belly ache, just like the Packers do ours. Any volunteers?
I will now go on a mission to the Lion web sites, just to see if
1: they have anything to say
2: If Judd/Chip are writing for them too
3: see if anyone is even there
Yeah the Lions always make me nervous. They have just enough talent on the team that they could surprise someone if they actually play up to their ability, and the Vikings tend to always play horrible against them. I just hope that this is a game where Brett Favre will be a big help. He has always played great against the Lions, and he has had another week to practice with the Vikes’ receivers (especially Berrian).
Nume, you’re starting to freak me out a bit. . .
I need the experation date and the name on the card.
Good speller, eh?
Wonderful. The expiration date is 1/3/37 (yes it doesn’t expire for another 28 yeas), and the name is Nume (duh!).
Wonderful. The expiration date is 1/3/37 (yes it doesn’t expire for another 28 years), and the name is Nume (duh!).
cha ching!! Thank you, Nume, for your membership.
Far, you may have to start out by checking to see if there IS a Lion blog. I really can’t imagine why there would be.
In the ’70’s, the Lions found incredible ways to lose to our Vikes. Blocked kicks, untimely fumbles and int’s, missed FG’s, etc. Now it seems the pattern again is to play just poorly enough to lose. I think we need to establish some control early, so as not to let the fans get behind their underdog team and provide added energy. There is nothing sweeter than forcing a team to play in front of their booing home fans.
Yeah I really want us to just murder them right away . I’m not too concerned about losing really, but more just that it could end up being a lot closer then it should. I do know the Lions will find a way to lose though, no matter how bad the Vikings play .
Coach, your statement on the Lion site isnt to far from the truth. There literaly wasnt much there. No trash talking, bragging, nothing. The only comment that was worth repeating was that of Larry Foote. {on AD} “Some guys are big, some guys are fast. He is both” Was shocked, that there were no hard core fans/comments. No wonder the lions are perenial losers. they have been pounded into submission. And only thing that keeps them alive is that they are apparantly polite and submissive. The sight was truely sad.
Hey Nume, how about this entry for that film festival there!
We are now 46 members strong and representing 20 states. Thanks to everyone for trying to round up our Yellow Ribbon friends. Never give up!
B. Grant - MINNESOTA
c.carterhof - OKLAHOMA
homeskillet - MINNESOTA
Another Blonde Viking - SOUT’ DAKOTA
starrc10 - IOWA
starrs10 - IOWA
farside - MONTANA
I bleed purple - MINNESOTA
bigjohnny84 - IOWA
Purple Crucifix/Bucky - ILLINOIS
4Ever Viking - KANSAS
JetCityVikesFan - WASHINGTON
MudHenVikeFan - OHIO
Jared Allen - NORT’ DAKOTA
Tomb - OREGON
Inferno Viking - OHIO
Random Thoughts Guy - MINNESOTA
Gunslinger CA - CALIFORNIA (and other lands/worlds/times)
Star Cap Me -
Crypt - ARIZONA
Vi King -
CalVkg - CALIFORNIA
Ole - HAWAII
Kenny Rogers - (currently?)
GPG - WISCONSIN (classy Packer fan!)
Fran the Man - ALASKA
mrjones50 - NEVADA
wtfvikesfan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Lost Viking -
williams wall - MINNESOTA
Grrrr - MINNESOTA
Tizzy - MINNESOTA
Goal Line Blitzer - MINNESOTA
south-a-state - IOWA
poorbackslider - MICHIGAN
briano29 - CONNECTICUT
Viking John - NORT’ DAKOTA
Miami Viking – FLORIDA
Fragile Fred Smoots -
FargoVikesFan - NORT’ DAKOTA
Queen - MINNESOTA
krugjr - MONTANA
WayUpNorth - ALASKA
akvikesfan - ALASKA
olderthandirt - MINNESOTA
Nume - SOUT’ DAKOTA
Yeah that would make a great addition to the flim festival imo. Sorry for the delayed response, but I actually had to do some work while at work (its horrible I know).
This link really sums up Tjacks career so far
Heh sad but true.
here’s a cute video
Here’s what the packers call humor
Vikings guarding against overconfidence
By John Holler
VikingUpdate.com
Posted Sep 18, 2009
The Vikings own an impressive record and streak against the Detroit Lions, but they also know they have been close to the losing end in a number of recent matchups. To a player, they are saying all the right things about taking Detroit seriously.
For the rest of the story…
http://min.scout.com/2/900507.html
I heard Judd recorded an album back in the 90’s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFVksXMbVHw&NR=1&feature=fvwp
For the next list I’m from WInnipeg, Canada.
Vikings 37 Lions 13
Favre 3 td’s
Don’t worry about it, it’s all true.
Ooooh you just made coach’s earlier statement about 21 states sort of true, though I suppose thats a province not a state, but whatever close enough .
“Unless, of course, one of the names for whom we do not have a state is from a state that is not yet listed, in which case it would be the “bad” of the person who had not yet told me of that added state, thereby actually making my count of 21 states correct, and in the process leaving me to feel unnecessarily guilty for a “bad” which I had actually not committed.” So it is now your bad Vi King instead of coach’s .
Canada = 51st state “The One We Ignore”
good to see that the resistance lives on
Go Vikings!!!!! ……. Win!!!!!! …..
Ole,
We’ll be sending you bag of hockey pucks for that last comment. Hand delivered.
other AV bloggers who have not yet joined the resistance
Take a Risk - Poland (he’s now in the USA)
‘dre - California
RTG - Blog Purgatory, kinda, sorta, maybe
Viking J - hangin’ out at the Flaxton’s homestead
Byster - prison
I can’t figure what’s worse - the sorry Detroit Lion or new AV site.
Both are Gawd-awful. Ford boys at least have an excuse. They were busy trying to replace the Taurus and save their company. What was Star-Trib management thinking?
howzit Lost
do them pucks float? no forzen water in Hawaii, except for the stuff chillin’ the beer
the new AV is one of the “benefits” of the Information Age, Lost. a lot of the time, the information is a bunch of crap
Go Vikings!!!!!! . . . . Win!!!!!
Terrible, Ole.
Thinking about how Shawne Merriman invited little Tila Tequila to join his other two in the bedroom last weekend.
And here I am and can’t even get a foursome together for golf
So true, Ole. Information a mile wide and and inch deep. Its a problem all over.
However, love that new ‘Anatomy of a Play’ feature on NFL.com One of the good new additions
Here’s the breakdown of Peterson’s run as done by NFL.com (Mayaock) if you haven’t viewed it yet.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/
good morning . . . this is good reading - just to get the day started - more later . . .
‘Well, I guess