Open Thread: Vikings at Saints
by Brandon on Jan 24, 2010 5:00 PM CST
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PrintHere's the game most of us will probably be watching. Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints.
I expect a Saints victory because RB Adrian Peterson hasn't played like an elite running back this season. Football Outsiders predicts the game is a push, advantage to the Saints because the Vikings are dealing with more injuries, but FO also expect a good game from AP. Of course, AP has been great plenty of times during his career and is more than capable at having another big game against a bad run defense. And of course, whoever wins the turnover battle is going to be in the driver's seat.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:03 PM CST reply actions
Always wanted to do that.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
It's okay!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
SKÅL Saints!!
Hey hey I got an idea. Lets play "I Never." You got to drink if you did the thing that the person says they never did...
I can (barely) see your halo
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Now that the Colts won...
Who do you have in game 2? I want the Saints now. If the Jets won, I wanted the Vikings.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:07 PM CST reply actions
I'm all for the Aints
But that’s the Packer homer in me talking. I do think the Saints can score at will, though, and stop AP. Whether they can keep a lid on the passing game is another question.
I predict a shoot-out
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sheesh, here is my thinking...
I think whoever pressures the opposing QB more, wins. But I think before the Cardinals fell behind big last week, they were running the ball well on Narleans…so the Vikes can run on them… I kind of lean toward Minny here, hate to say.
I'm thinking New Orleans
If it were in Minneapolis, I would think differently but I just don’t see Brett being able to pull one out in a hostile environment like this. Also, I have doubts about this defense’s ability on the road against a solid offensive line (Dallas had both of their starting tackles out most of the game, sound familiar?) and if the Vikings can’t get pressure on Brees, he will carve them up at will.
me too
But Charlie brought up a good point about Dallas losing their tackles. If Breees can stay upright, he will carve up minnesota’s secondary.
Caldwell from Wisconsin?
!!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:21 PM CST reply actions
Question:
IF Favre was coming into this game with no Superbowl ring, would you feel differently about rooting for him?
Great question.
I don’t think I would. I root for Packers and some select players like Peyton Manning. Would this be equivalent to rooting for Marino since he had no rings? I don’t know.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
I don't see either the Saints or Vikings beating the Colts...
The Jets do everything the Vikings do defensively, only better, and they only held the Colts down for about 20 minutes of game play. The only chance the Vikes or Saints have is to score with them and get the ball last.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 5:28 PM CST reply actions
TSSC!!!
What is up?
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
Not a lot.
Hoping for some Karma today. It’s long overdue.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 5:30 PM CST up reply actions
Indeed.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
As Deanna looks on and thinks
“why doesn’t he ever slap me like that.”
by PackFaninFL on Jan 24, 2010 5:31 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Hey look, a Brett Favre interview!
“Bad plays don’t help us win.” “I’m older and maybe a little smarter…” “Statistically it’s been my best season.”
Hey Brett, too bad you didn’t figure all that out before the Giants game in 2007.
FUBF.
Seriously.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 5:29 PM CST reply actions
My favorite part...
… was his refusal to answer the retirement question because it “wouldn’t be fair” to his team mates. It’s like he got a brain transplant.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
What an environment there...
Vikings better quiet that crowd…
What's the over/under for Favre INTs?
by Zorakathura on Jan 24, 2010 5:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I am impressed at how the Saints...
contained Fitzgerald lasst week….will they contain arguably the 2nd best receiver in the NFL in Rice?
This game is so tough to predict
MN is 4-4 on the road, just a mediocre team. However, they match up well against NO.
Go Pack!
yeah they do...
…especially Chester Taylor and AP against the run…but I think if Breees doesn’t get pressured, vikes are in for a shootout…
good way
to neutralize harvin…other than hiding his Excedrin
Favre starts with a throw...
Incomplete…
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:46 PM CST reply actions
LOL
in the interview just before kickoff, childress said “we would mix it up:”….4 straight passes
Efficient drive...
text book west coast offense.
BRENT!
BAGS FLY FREE BRENT!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
TD Peterson.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:52 PM CST reply actions
Wow...
if Peterson shows up, it’s lights out.
So how are any of these teams going to adjust to playing on a natural surface in Miami?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
LIke I said earlier in the year...
The combination of Favre-Peterson reminds me of Elway-Terrell Davis….circa 1998-99
The only better QB - RB combo in the last 10 years
maybe, maybe, was Warner and Faulk
It reminds me of Favre Green
Including the fumbles.
by Zorakathura on Jan 24, 2010 5:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Gosh, I had no idea you went crazy!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
You throw any milk in that?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
big 3rd down?
you will hear Lance Moore a lot and Benny Sapp
TD SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:02 PM CST reply actions
Shoot-out
Who else called it?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
wow this game is gonna be a good one...
who can stop who first?
I didn't catch it the first time.
Good thing I have a DVR. Hilarious!
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
"People can't understand the stress it puts you under..."
“It makes you want to retire”
Defensive holding
Way to give away that potential stop
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I dunno Troy, I didn't see a hold there
I saw two guys battling, and it was 3rd and five and the guy wasn’t past the yellow line so it was within 5 yards
OH I see the foul now
favre was hit…that’s always a folul
Zebras handed them that TD on a silver platter
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
*That* didn't work
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Why doesn't the mobile version allow me to rec?
by Zorakathura on Jan 24, 2010 6:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Won't let you post pictures, either
I’m just glad it works
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ugly
Can you get it fixed?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
wow...stopped them.
vikings with the early edge.
Stopped right back
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Brees is barely missing on those throws. He had a few that would have been absolute daggers if caught.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:31 PM CST reply actions
Even if that is the case, he should come back to equilibruim....
Nevermind, Reggie Bush just proved me wrong.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
Memo to Saints:
Keep getting LB’s on your quicker backs and TE’s.
Management.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
Looks like it.
In the Colts game after Peyton got hit a couple times, did you see him get happy feet?
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
It's biggameitis.
He’s worried that he’s going to have to score on every drive and he’s trying to be too perfect with his throws.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
It'll be interesting to see if Williams sticks with his pressure scheme.
Favre’s beating it, but he’s getting hit. So far it’s almost like Williams is more committed to beating Favre up than beating the Vikings…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:34 PM CST reply actions
I don't remember them blitzing this much, but I could be wrong.
Looks like they can’t get to Favre with just 4, and they know it.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
And I believe this is how you will be the Vikings.
I felt the same when the Badgers played the U. Just beat them up, and you will win that game. And I think they did that too. :)
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
*beat
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
TIE GAME
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:35 PM CST reply actions
2-2
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
Plus and assist to the Vikings by the ref...
… Vikes go 3 and out on their second possession if the refs hadn’t intervened.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of which...
… did you see the ref helping Favre tuck his shoulder pad back into his jersey after Sharper decked him on the 2nd possession? It pays to get the guys in stripes to like you, I guess.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
Pat 'em on the butt
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Oh my goodness...
How many times have refs helped him get up after a play? it’s ridiculous…this has gone on ALL YEAR
If Brees gets this amount of time..
it’s over….
So the Score...
New Orleans 14, Vikings-Referrees 14
If you're doing the splits, it's really 14-(7+7)
Second drive the refs clearly got 7 points
I can't see either of these teams beating the Colts, personally.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe not by playing a complete game
But I think they can outscore the Colts.
Yeah...
… but MN is holding the ball for long stretches.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
This game is really coming down to
Greg Williams versus Leslie Frazier
Short pass
Favre’s only at 5.7 yards/attempt which isn’t very good. They are moving the ball, but too afraid Favre will take hits. And not opening it up down field, and not getting enough from AP since his big TD run.
That sounds good to me!
And yet another shot on favre
Part of that is by design though...
… they’re trying to hold the ball and keep the NO offense off the field too.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
I think that's
3 punts in the last 4 possessions?
Scoring here is huge...
They get the ball first in the 2n half
The short yard play calling is leaving a lot to be desired.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:58 PM CST reply actions
They can't do anyting on 3rd and short
Vikings Dline is too dominant…they should play action
So they're trying to draw them off...
… and they jump, and the center doesn’t snap the ball. Way to go…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 6:59 PM CST reply actions
Anyway the Pack
…Can trade John Kuhn to NO at halftime?
Just stupid, stupid football.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:02 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone catch the actual foul on that?
Unnecessary Roughness? Helmet-to-helmet?
I’m having a tough time explaining that to my GF
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The Saints just aren't playing very smart right now.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:04 PM CST reply actions
WTF, he was down in bounds
Or are we playing college rules now?
Williams sent 6 on that play...
… man, I just don’t know if that strategy is a good idea.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:05 PM CST reply actions
He's definitely in his head a little.
Favre’s missing some throws now, which certainly didn’t happen last week.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
More stupidity.
Saints had a chance to get out of the half up 7 and now they’re going in down. Just mistake after mistake.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
What is with guys named Bush?
George Jarrett, and now REggie…
They should do us the courtesy...
…of showing Kim Kardashian all sad.
Preferably in her halloween costume.
I’m not usually a dog like this, but wow.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
YES!
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:11 PM CST reply actions
Gave it right back
Nice exchange, AP
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Strange second quarter, huh?
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:12 PM CST reply actions
It looked like the Packer/Cards track meet all over again for about 15 minutes...
… now, not so much.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
I have a feeling MN will switch to the running game. They passed way too much in the 1st Half.
Go Pack!
They're going to go deep at some point.
All those short passes and runs in the first half, they’ve got to try to get those safeties out of the box first. Harper and Sharper are hitting AP at the line they’re cheating up so much.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
Helluva job by Allen to get him down...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:28 PM CST reply actions
Thomas is killing the Vikes so far...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:28 PM CST reply actions
Then again, TE's down the middle have killed the Vikes all year.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yep.
Just occurred to me I should have specified. :)
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
A little too quick, but I'll take it.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:30 PM CST reply actions
Nice!
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
3-2 NO
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Guys Favre is
5 for his last 12 and those upper body/head shots are going to take it’s toll…MORE HITS, MORE BLITz
Wiliams is a D Genius
They're doing a nice job of neutralizing Harvin on kickoffs...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:34 PM CST reply actions
No...
… they squibbed one, intentionally or not…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Nice run support by the DB's...
… especially a back as big and strong as AP.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:35 PM CST reply actions
Who blew that one?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I was wondering when they'd go to Shancoe...
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:36 PM CST reply actions
I'm really hoping all of these not so bright plays don't come back to haunt them...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
... just fall on it... for crying out loud...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:37 PM CST reply actions
...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Cut man working on AP...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:39 PM CST reply actions
3-3
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Peterson...Redemption
wow what a crazy frustrating drive if you are the Saints…
Saints have had a few chances to separate, but can't get it done so far...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:41 PM CST reply actions
Two key drives this game
Second drive of the game where penalties allowed a 3rd and 5 to be converted and the Vikings got a TD
This last drive where they didn’t recover a fumble because someone saw green field without a ball in his arm.
MIN ST Fail
Again
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Big stop for MN...
NO is having a terrible game on 3rd down.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:47 PM CST reply actions
Lucky that wasn't knocked down at the line
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
If the Vikes win the SB, I'm convinced that Chilly will be the dumbest head coach with a ring, ever.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:48 PM CST reply actions
With apologies to Barry Switzer...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
MN ST Fail
Again
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Vikes trying to return the favor...
… but they still owe NO about 3 more stupid plays.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:49 PM CST reply actions
A pick 6 would be nice right about now...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:51 PM CST reply actions
Soooooo lucky
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
SDFSDFJKLSDFJKL:SDFJKL:SDJKL:
WHAT DID WE LEARN FROM THE FIRST FUMBLE?
No Saint near that one
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Upon further review, I agree
But still frustrated…
forget it...
how many bounces can a ateam get?
Unbelievable.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:52 PM CST reply actions
Need a stop here...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions
Oh, BS
He was right there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Horse shit.
Just horse shit.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions
Joe Buck now pretending he knows something about football.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:55 PM CST reply actions
It's against Favre
I don’t think Troy has any problem saying “Let ’em play”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
"I don't know how he keeps getting out of the huddle"
Painkillers, Joe.
Pick!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Mr. Favre, meet Karma.
She’s a bitch.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:57 PM CST reply actions
And Favre got killed there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
no wait...flags?
it had to be pass interference right?
I wonder if he's faking the injury this time too...
… still hoping for a flag to bail his ass out.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 7:58 PM CST reply actions
surprised...
the refs didn’t help him up
Didn't want the tears
To ruin the crease on their pants
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
In all seriousness.
With all due respect, I really hope Brent is OK
Tarvaris Jackson should be getting warmed up
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Vilma might still be running if his own guy hadn't tackled him..
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:01 PM CST reply actions
Now...
… can the Saints convert a 3rd down?
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:01 PM CST reply actions
Not without committing a penalty first
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Guess not...
pathetic.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
Might not be a bad thing
If Favre is gimpy, who knows what’s going to happen. AP has butter fingers, and if Brett starts floating a few balls, more picks
Not sure I buy it.
Favre has been a bit of a drama queen this year. Lots of hobbling around, telling folks he might not be able to play in the Packer game, and then tada! There he is. Good as new. I’m sure that hit hurt, but I don’t think it was as bad as he made it look when he was being helped off the field. Just like he was rolling around on the ground until he drew the flag a few plays earlier and then grinning ear to ear a minute later.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
He's hobbling out there
Just sayin’
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I have to say this...
if this game is ona neutral field, vikes win. That’s how disappointing the Saints are…
Just checking in
This is getting good
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
The Saints have blown 3 or 4 chances to take over.
When the home team lets a quality visitor hang around, the visitor usually wins.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
Brees is feeling the pressure...
… even when it’s not really there.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:02 PM CST reply actions
Finally got one
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
FUMBLE!@!!!!$
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:06 PM CST reply actions
Me too :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
They never did though.
At least the DT had good enough hands to scoop.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
*Sigh*
Kids, just fall on the ball. But good job Saints. Fail Harvin.
LMAO
finally…oh this game is friggin HILARIOUS
OMG PERCY MY HERO.......
FAIL
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:07 PM CST reply actions
What is that, like 6 fumbles for them today?
2 recovered by the Saints.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:07 PM CST reply actions
Sweet!
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Saints should be up by like 14 points at this point.
They look like the better team, just making mistakes.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:08 PM CST reply actions
Payton needs to scrap that play.
He’s called it in short yardage three times now and they lose yardage every time.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:09 PM CST reply actions
Go. For. It.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
You have to go for this
This is for a win, Peyton
How is that not a TD?
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:09 PM CST reply actions
I see they are challenging that.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
That was a TD...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:09 PM CST reply actions
4-3 NO
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
TOUCHDOWN SAINTS!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:12 PM CST reply actions
It's feeling like a 31-28 finish to me...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:14 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Whoever has the 31
Duh
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jan 24, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
At the risk of repeating myself,
I think it’s about time for a pick-six on a desparation pass by ol’ You-Know-Who. HaHa.
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The glass is more than half-full.
I dunno, I'd take a fumble by CT
The trifecta
Saints need to come up with some turnovers...
He is playing like a kid out there…
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:16 PM CST reply actions
He is, he loves the attention. It’s been SO clear watching this game. He really does love himself.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
AP to fumble again.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:17 PM CST reply actions
Ok, that sucked.
But Sharper’s bringing the wood today. I’ve seen more hard hits out of him today than remember seeing him deliver in GB total…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:17 PM CST reply actions
offensive pass interference!!!
That should be a pick…
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions
Real gunslinger
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Favre the chucker making another appearance...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions
Intentional grounding!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions
God!!! Should have been picked off. I can’t even count the number of times Cb’s have dropped what should have been Favre INT’s.
Great play by Berrian...
Dammit.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:19 PM CST reply actions
Two blown calls on this drive...
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:20 PM CST reply actions
This has been a horribley reffed game in the Vikings favor.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah.
But I was being facetious. Still will be funny if the Saints pull this off in spite of the horrible calls.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
They fell on that one :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
FUMBLE LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Vikings suck so bad.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:21 PM CST reply actions
Choke!
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
This is too damn funny...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:21 PM CST reply actions
Oh but it can get better still
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Oh my goodness....
WHat is going on here! lmao! I love this…
...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Favre is choking lol
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:21 PM CST reply actions
Trust me it is...
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Need some first downs....
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:22 PM CST reply actions
3rd down again...
… they still need a big 3rd down conversion if they’re going to win…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:23 PM CST reply actions
Short again.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
The Colts have to be salivating watching this game...
… and why the hell are they going left on third and short again? Every time they try it, and every time it doesn’t work.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:24 PM CST reply actions
And now they're throwing away a challenge after the bad play call...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:24 PM CST reply actions
It seems like Payton does this every so often.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
The Vikes are just begging to be put away, but the Saints just don't want to do it..
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:25 PM CST reply actions
cause for concern!
The vikes can pull this out still
Always to the left side of the line too...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it makes no sense? If your going to try and run then at least run behind your pro-bowl C and RG.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
I think the physical Saints are taking a toll on the Vikings.
All those fumbles, miscues, and hits on Favre are paying off.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:30 PM CST reply actions
In their defense....
… no one’s had much luck covering him this year…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, but if the Saints win
They’ll have to figure out Dallas Clark
Shiancoe's a stud...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:31 PM CST reply actions
Favre sings, "Pants on the Ground."
Saints take it literally….
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:31 PM CST reply actions
Ha!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
That hole was huge...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions
And the refs intervene again...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions
That one was obvious.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, the Saints just don't want to win.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions
very.
This is the first one in awhile (that have been judgment calls) that I agree with.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Definitely contact...
… but he was looking for the ball. The could have let it go.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Sure...
… but was it intentional? He didn’t know where the ball was, so his head was spinning and he brought his hands up, and contact resulted, and Berrian still had a shot at the ball. I don’t know man. Third down call in the last 10 minutes of the conference title game… whatever happened to letting the players decide?
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
And Berrian was grabbing at him as they entered the end zone
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This is what I hate. So many times WRs are making equal contact yet they always get a PI call in their favor.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
He looked back but after he made contact
Regardless, I think we can agree that, even if the wrong call, that was by far the least egregious call today.
Officiating across the broad spectrum of sports is off...
Ego driven.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
I see where you are coming from. Could go either way. Lately, officials have been letting the offense get away with those.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, the NFL is such an offensive favored league. It makes it nearly impossible to stop a really good offense.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
4-4
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This isn’t good. The Saints offense hasn’t done squat the last couple of times they’ve had the ball.
+1
totally agree…I think the Saints have zero rhythm on offense
2 penalties for 10 yards.
It’s about a 5-1 ratio in the Vikings favor.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Correct on both counts
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The vikins have much more rythm on offense...
if they didnh’t fumjble, they would be ahead too.
Saints have been good. The mental side they are losing. Bad penalties.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
That looks like a knee :/
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Release, rotation...
Oh, wait.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Beating themselves...
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions
How many times have we seen a Saints receiver running routes two yards short of the first down marker?
They’ll be lucky if they get the ball back…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:41 PM CST reply actions
Got your wish
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Feels like the Saints offense has been playing scared all half...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 8:43 PM CST reply actions
A little shell-shocked
Not like a kid out there at all
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This game will be won by an ex-Packer
Take your pick:
A. Favre
B. Longwell
C. Sharper
C
a thousand times C
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Looks really pretty
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
DO WANT
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Rue Decatur, yo
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hmmm, I don't know if I'd take a TO here
I dunno, maybe you do. Tough decision.
Nice tackle
Not!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Missed tackle allows for 1st down.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:47 PM CST reply actions
A pick six here would make my day.
by Zorakathura on Jan 24, 2010 8:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Don't think they'll be throwing
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yeah, Payton is an absolute bonehead. Calling a TO on that 3rd and 8 earlier this drive was so stupid.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
Calling the 3rd was equally stupid
You give them another shot at getting more yardage.
Vikings approaching 500 yards...
Saints have about 240?
It doesn’t. Longwell is a really, really good kicker.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Why did MIN take a TO?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Couraeous battle by FAvare
FAvre has been a warrior hat tip&
No he hasn’t. Favre is a coward. He dramatized his injury, making it appear as if he was really seriously hurt. And then lone behold, the very next drive he’s out their running around with no limp. Brett Favre is truly all about himself, and I have absolutey ZERO respect for him.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Bonehead
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Favre has been hit and hit and hit...
and drove them to field goal range…
Flag!!! 55 yarder.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:51 PM CST reply actions
There's the pick
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
LIKE A KID.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:52 PM CST reply actions
wow.....
They have to throw it all right….what a stupid penalty!!! geesus
F YEAH!
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
TIme to go open a NEW BEER
HE IS A FREAKING KID OUT THERE LOLOLOLOLOLOLL
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:52 PM CST reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAA FAIL
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:53 PM CST reply actions
BRETT FAVRE WILL NOT MAKE MISTAKES
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:53 PM CST reply actions
WOW!
That…was…awesome!!!!
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
What do you do here?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Favre. OT. NFC Championship Game
Where have I seen this before?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Dear Vikings fans
We know Favre better than you.
by Zorakathura on Jan 24, 2010 8:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
They didn't listen to us though.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Dear Vikings fans
Hahahaha!
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
SAINTS BALL
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:55 PM CST reply actions
I refuse to go to DN until after the game for karma reasons
But I wonder how many people jumped off a bridge over there
I am not going. I hope no one really does. It is perfectly fine to celebrate their demise here.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
I will probably do the same thing I did
when the Cardinals choked against the Dodgers. Read the comments for entertainment, no need to be a smartass.
True, but my advice is still to not go there and act like a douche bag.
They were here when we lost the in our playoff game acting like dicks. We don’t need to reciprocate.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
On the radio,
Lofton just said that this is the first OT in an NFC Championship games since the Vikings-Falcons in 1999.
HaHa.
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The glass is more than half-full.
How soon they forget
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Big return.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 8:58 PM CST reply actions
The 4th and 26 game?
That was the divisional round.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
More MIN secondary hurt
Griffin limps off
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Not that I expect NO to take advantage of that, mind
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
1st down!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:02 PM CST reply actions
Just a little ticky-tack
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
cedric grffin is hurt..
so they run the ball…go figure
That was a helluva checkdown
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wow.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:03 PM CST reply actions
First down
Forward motion there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Horrible spot.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:04 PM CST reply actions
Going for it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Booth challenge
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Booth review in OT
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:05 PM CST reply actions
Why didn’t that WR fight at all for more yards? It’s like all the Saints are playing scared out there on offense.
I can understand that but he has to be aware of where the marker is at. Doesn’t matter though cause they got the 1st down!
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
Well, he was close enough he might've thought he had it
You can’t catch the ball looking at the marker. He was 5 yards out, but his momentum at the start of the jump carried him back.
Ok, what do you run on 4th down?
Play action? QB Sneak?
Probably just Thomas straight up the gut.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
I like the PA
Or a screen
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I don't like passing on 4th down ;/
shrug :P
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:08 PM CST reply actions
HE GOT IT!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:08 PM CST reply actions
1st down!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
If this call comes down to an official overturning this...
I am going to lose it.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
There is your proof :)
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
"What are you trying to say"
That you throw picks in the playoffs
I don't know the rule on this one
He didn’t control after he already got the 1st, but the ball never hit the ground. Soooo…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
But...inconclusive evidence.
How glaring will the evidence here have to be to overturn it. A LOT.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
GReat...
let’s review every play now….this is worst thtan the last minute of a college basketball game
Really, New Orleans?
You have to remind your dumb-ass fans to be quiet?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Okay. That was a bad call.
Uncatchable throw.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:12 PM CST reply actions
Karma indeed :)
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
He was tackled
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wait...I retract that from the replay.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
The Zebra giveth and the Zebra taketh away
TBD
by pumpkinking on Jan 24, 2010 9:12 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
rec'd
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
and rec'd again
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
22 yard line!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:13 PM CST reply actions
Yeah, he did. Definitely no conclusive evidence there that, that was NOT a catch.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't see any movement there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Remember when we were called crazy about a facemask call...
Let’s see if Vikings fans flip their lid over that PI :) Would be awesome.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:15 PM CST reply actions
It was a bad call.
But par for the course for this crew…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
I agree on the bad call.
But I want DN to implode over this.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
wow that's iffy
not conclusive evicence to overturn
Why call a time out and give the booth more time to look?
I’ve got to tell you, Payton’s game management has been awful tonight. Just awful.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:15 PM CST reply actions
Yep.
My bad.
I didn’t think Chilly was smart enough to take the TO there, plus the TV said it was a Saints TO…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
Nevermind...
… I thought the Saints took the TO…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
Run for a hash?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Field goal time!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:17 PM CST reply actions
Gives the booth more time
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Take a TO to give booth a chance to review.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
The VIKINGS WIN THE SUPER BOWL!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
NO W
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
THE VIKINGS WIN THE SUPER BOWL
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions
oh brett, your tears are so yummy!
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
by trippingandy on Jan 24, 2010 9:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Eat it, Vikes.
You too Favre, Mr. Crucial Late Playoff Game Pick.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Can they make a Bud Light radio ad out of that?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jan 24, 2010 9:20 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Nobody believed in us
But damnit, us Packer fans KNOW OUR SH!T
by Danwood on Jan 24, 2010 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I posted an article Brett Favre: A User's Guide on DN way back before the season...
… I got some of it wrong. Never thought he’d limit his pick total to 7 at this point of his career. But I warned them about the mind-blowing, crippling lat game pick at the worst moment. I’ll admit I was starting to wonder if he’d avoid it all year, but lo and behold, there it was. At the worst moment.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
Brilliant
Hey hey I got an idea. Lets play "I Never." You got to drink if you did the thing that the person says they never did...
Like a kid out there !!!!!
Thank you Favre!!!! you really made winning the super bowl awesome! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:20 PM CST reply actions
Favre's final pass for all 4 of his teams will go down as an INT
Provided he retires again
by Danwood on Jan 24, 2010 9:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Haha I would like NOTHING more then that!
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
He'll unretire
After training camp
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nah.
He’ll be back, and the Vikes will take him back too, I think. He had a great year (unbelieveable as I found it to be), and I doubt they can do better…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
Is that a record?
Or will he need to come back next year with the Browns and try and break that one too?
Hey hey I got an idea. Lets play "I Never." You got to drink if you did the thing that the person says they never did...
I can't see how it wouldn't be
Favre and Holmgren reunited
Kinda sad for the old guy....
NOT….Go Saints!!!
oh god, Joe Buck is sad as hell right now
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
Yes!
The Vikings forgot they aren’t allowed to win super bowls.
by Zorakathura on Jan 24, 2010 9:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions
BEST DAY EVER HAHAHAAHAHAHA
This is awesome. This is just too great. The karma is just awesome.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions
Time to finish it off with "Brett Favre throws a game ending INT for a team other than the Packers" sex
by Danwood on Jan 24, 2010 9:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
My GF is a Vikings fan
Pretty sure I’m not getting any tonight
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Everyone will be calling in sick tomorrow in Nawleans.
ROAD TRIP TO NAWLEANS TO GET S#&*$#($#CANNED WITH BRENT FAVRE AND HIS SUPERBOWL!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:23 PM CST reply actions
They'll be calling in sick from the bar
And their bosses cell phone will ring from across the room
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
well guys.... I guess the Saints...
SCHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLED the Vikings!@
by PackFaninFL on Jan 24, 2010 9:23 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
ROFL!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Dude...
You gotta Rec me for that one! hjaha
You ask and you shall receive!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Said it before and I'll say it again...
… karma’s a bitch, Brett.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
thanks!
we are celebrating! it’s like New Years again!
They were bad...
… but it sort of balanced out at the end…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
You're right, the Saints should've taken a 14 point lead to 0:00 in regulation
by Danwood on Jan 24, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
umm no
thomas p’s touchdown that didnt even cross the line ….,HE WAS FIN DOWN THEN STRECHED OUT that is down by contact.
by These Refs Suck on Jan 24, 2010 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
Go ahead and troll at the Saints site
Or better yet, go ahead and write up a whiny fan post at DN.
troll troll troll
…k done.. Don’t even like either team but that one biased touchdown was wrong.
by These Refs Suck on Jan 24, 2010 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
Well..
… the Vikes were handed 2 TD’s by getting cheap penalties on 3rd down, not to mention the personal fouls for clean hits on Favre… but whatever. I agree the refs were bad; the calls were uneven, but unless the refs made the Vikes fumble 5 times and Favre throw those picks, I’m pretty sure the Vikes lost it on their own.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
OH no you don't
through 3 quarters it was 2 penalities on minnestoa, 10 on New orlanes…don’t come complainging about the refs now
I was about to say. Was this guy kidding? Did he even look at the penalty stats?
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
I saw.
there were questionable calls however one resulting directly on a touchdown was blown.
by These Refs Suck on Jan 24, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
Regardless
Favre doesn’t throw the pick and you win. Simple as that.
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Don't have your QB throw picks in a clutch situation...
especially when you can just kick a field goal by gaining a few yards.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, and the PI against Leber was legit. He face guarded him the whole way, and had both hands on him, which looked like it caused the Saints TE to fall.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
Haha yes, in the Vikings favor it was!
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
If I were a Colts fan and I watched this game, I would SOOOO not be worried.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions
Truly, Saints played well enough to win.
But I think the Colts will be too much.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, really
They won, but the Saints played like shit.
But once again, the Vikes find a way to lose (7 turnovers)
Pretty pathetic that the Saints needed OT to get past a team turning the ball over that much...
… they just didn’t play very well, and even on that last drive, they were playing like they were afraid of screwing it up. If they don’t deal with that in the next week or so, the Colts will blow them out.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 24, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
But the last TO was the best.
Too bad kool aid drinkers didn’t see it coming.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
I do have to wonder
How much the Viking fans will complain about the officiating, after giving us Packer fans shit for questioning the officiating in the Packers/Cardinals games. I’m sure they won’t let hypocrisy get in the way.
I was getting to that before.
They came here and mocked us immediately after we lost. Karma guys.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
Yep, only we legitimately had something too complain about. The Vikings got SO many calls.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
And
We fought to win the game, and it didn’t work out.
They found ways to cough up turnovers left and right.
Not only that, but
it was only the fans who were complaining.
When the classy Aaron Rodgers was asked about the refs, he answered that he had to take care of his own mistakes before he worried about somebody else’s.
And Mike McCarthy said that it was on the team to make sure it wasn’t in the position for it to matter; that if you started relying on refs calls to win games, then you were in ‘excuses’ mode.
-
The glass is more than half-full.
They already are complaining over at DS
Read the game thread, it’s priceless.
by Zorakathura on Jan 24, 2010 9:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I have been...
It was a great piece of literary genius.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
That does suck
Manning with another supa bowl ring…sucks…
I like Peyton!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
If Manning gets another ring, it’s got to be extra frustrating to Brent
by drezdn on Jan 24, 2010 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
My hate for Brett Favre as a Viking is equivalent to
my love for the Packers I LOVE IT
by vitaminx on Jan 24, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
awesome!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
Guys don't celbrate too soon...
After Brett retires this year, we gotta face TAvaris or Sage Rosenfels… and we only have that loser “Karenn” Rodgers
sarcasm...
if somebody doesn’t get it lol
Is that the term that revenge4brent guy made up?
Glad that he got a nice spoonful of heartbreak.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
YEah I think so!
Right now he is in a puddle of tears …poor guy.
Haha I thought his name was “Erin” Rodgers?
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
lol
I even saw “ShAaron Rodgers” once over there….really funny.
Which is funny
given how much Favre got beat up today, he looked every second of 40 years old
And Rodgers took that kind of pounding just about every game.
Rodgers
somewhere, somwhere….has a very big grin on his face lol
Yeah, it really makes me respect Rodgers that much more. He put up the numbers he did with no o-line for half of the year, and virtually no running game.
by packallday555 on Jan 24, 2010 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
wait. what happened?
Did Deanna Favre lose the game or something? They stopped showing her :))))))))
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
IDC Tripping!
As long as the Vikings lose, it is a great day for the fans.
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 24, 2010 9:33 PM CST up reply actions