Minnesota Vikings Discussion – SkolAsylum: 26 Sep 2023

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Wow, it was a busy day here yesterday. I understand there were some issues with the site yesterday, I’ve let the devs know so they can hopefully help avoid anyghing like that happening again in future.

Another day removed from the Vikings slipping to 0-3 on the season, and I haven’t heard many valid reasons for some of the mistakes & mental errors we saw the Vikings players/coaches make on Sunday. That final series, actually the final two series, was a perfect impersonation of the Bad News Bears. Only difference is that it was the Bad News Vikings.

Sigh. At least the Vikings play the Panthers next weekend, so they should get their first win. They could also crap the bed…..again…..and really cause a nuclear explosion within the Vikings fan base. Nothing would surprise me at this point.

Minnesota Vikings Discussion Topic of the Day

Kwesi-Adofo Mensah is now 3/17 of the way through his second season as Vikings GM. As we know, it’s the GM’s job to acquire talent. How do you grade his performance thus far?

A follow-up question. If the Vikings miss the playoffs this year, should the Wilfs find a new GM?

Minnesota Vikings News:

Sports Illustrated lists the top 10 ugliest PFF grades from the Vikings-Chargers game.

USA Today looks at the Vikings’ abysmal red zone performance this year.

Kevin O’Connell acknowledges frustration and encourages fortitude, according to Vikings.com.

Here are the updated week 3 scores and highlights from NFL.com.

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Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 8:48 pm

Cleveland is putting together a decent performance this year.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 8:49 pm

City? Team? LG?

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 8:49 pm

Yes

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 9:03 pm

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 9:07 pm

So if Risner is not tooooooo rusty, and can transition to RG, we might have an adequate IOL soon?

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 9:13 pm

Maybe.
Cleveland has been about average in pass pro this year, and if Risner is close to average then that is a big improvement from last year.
Then again it looked like O’ Neill got pushed around last game. No sure things here.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 9:17 pm

J. Bosa beat him a few times, once for a sack.
Potato was due for an off game and Bosa is not a slouch.

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 9:22 pm

Bosa?
Never heard of him.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 9:24 pm

His big brother plays for the 49ers.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 9:28 pm

He sucks cut him

Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:31 pm

Day 6 of the outlaws in town

Ready for them to go home
Sister in law is wonderful, but a handful.

Hiding on the porch with the pooch and a one-hitter.

Thinking me and the mutt head south. Cop disguises and a few sombreros and cross the border in AZ.

Sell pupusas on the beach.

I’ll send for the wife and remaining dogs when the coast clears.

Do they have RedZone in Nogales?

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:33 pm

Hang in there.

‘All things must pass’.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:33 pm

Sex workers are people too

Sell pupusas on the beach.

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:35 pm

Salt of the earth….

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:43 pm

In have no idea what pupusas are, just sounded dirty

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:52 pm

El Salvadoran pancake. Delicious. Place here in town called Tia Letty’s that has them on the menu. Big food truck item too.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:47 pm

around here, I would say Arepas are the closest thing.

super tasty.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:49 pm

I see Papusas advertised around here but I don’t believe I have ever had one.
Started seeing them around the last 10-15 yrs or so.

kathy.clater.3
kathy.clater.3
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:55 pm

6 days is a looooong time for any visitors.

VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 8:24 pm

Do Ben and Brad even stay up this late? Now I just need to wait for Lifer to go to bed and then it will be Skoloholics After Dark Edition.

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 8:25 pm

Ben usually starts watching porn right about now.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 8:30 pm

Thanks for the reminder

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 8:25 pm

Almost 9:30 EST,
It shouldn’t be too long now.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:27 pm

But….but you just said something.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:37 pm

It’s your site, say and do anything you would like.

In Brad we trust.

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:38 pm
benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 8:45 pm

Lol, also you have to chicane it from x.com to Twitter.com when you paste on here to have the tweet show up, thanks elon

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:50 pm

Good to know. In this case it was probably better that I did not do that.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 9:24 pm

Probably so, but it’s hilarious

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 8:29 pm

I am still up

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 9:48 pm

after dark?

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Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 8:11 pm

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 8:28 pm

How many playoff wins do they have?

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:30 pm

IDK, but I liked my reply.

VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 7:42 pm

And now Lifer has an Admin next to his name. Ben and Lifer?

They will let just anybody work on this site.

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SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 7:54 pm

Ben I am ok with.

Stupid Lib Admin shows how this site is circling the drain.
Only Woke takes allowed now.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 8:10 pm

Strike one.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 8:12 pm

Lmao….

VikingPhilip
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 8:17 pm

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Lifer
Admin
26 September 2023 7:35 pm

I had forgotten, thankfully, about the loss we had to the Cowboys on Halloween night in 2021 when the Cowboys came to US Bank with Cooper Rush and Kellen Moore as the OC.

Dallas scored late to take a lead, It was eerily reminiscent Sunday to that Oct game when Cousins was running a two-minute drill in that loss to the Cowboys.

With time winding down and a timeout in his back pocket, Cousins let 20 seconds elapse before running his next play. When asked about the situation, Cousins deferred to Zimmer.

“I just let Zim handle the timeouts because I never know what the coaches want to do with what they’re thinking, a play ahead or what that may be,” Cousins said. “So I was just going to let them handle that and call the next play.”

Now two years later..same thing…same QB….different HC.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 7:59 pm

I remember that as well. Zimmer also was penalized himself for trying to call a timeout when the team had none left. After that instead of Dallas kicking a fg to tie, Barr whiffed on a tackle of Elliot fora first down and then rush threw a TD to win. Kirk did not play well in that game.

DE Viking
Reply to  Lifer
27 September 2023 3:52 am

Yep. Several of us have seen this Cousins issue since his Redskins days, and we get called haters for pointing it out.

Haters going to hate.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 6:35 pm

Brooks Robison Baltimore Orioles SS has passed away at 86.
He won 16 straight Golden Gloves, was amazing to watch back in the day. RIP

https://sports.yahoo.com/brooks-robinson-orioles-defensive-stalwart-and-hall-of-famer-dies-at-86-220240643.html

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 6:50 pm

RIP

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:54 pm

“Brooks Robinson belongs in a higher league.” – Pete Rose

I guess/pray that he is in one now.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 6:54 pm

Hot corner/3B not SS.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 6:58 pm

Best 3b in history, end of story, RIP.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 6:59 pm

The Human Vacuum Cleaner!

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 7:12 pm

Schmidt is a very close second

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 7:20 pm

I believe M. Schmidt was a better hitter but Brooks was a better fielder.
Both Hall of Famers.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 8:32 pm

He was a better hitter, especially in regard to power, but overall brooks was the goat, just my opinion though

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 7:49 pm

I dated her once

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 8:32 pm

Why not twice?

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:14 pm

*not named Gary Gaetti….

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:29 pm

Gary was very good.
But he was no Brooks Robinson.

Mjolnir
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 8:33 pm

Obviously…..

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:21 pm

Gary probably the best twins 3b ever, koskie was also good

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:24 pm

For sure

No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:15 pm

Panthers are averaging 18 points a game, but they put 27 up on Seattle last week. They DID allow Seattle to score 37 against them though.

Is our offense better than Seattle’s?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:20 pm

Carolina traveled three time zones across the country to play Seattle, Vikings don’t have quite as far but still on the road

No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:09 pm

Vikings are 3rd in the league in total offense (passing yards and rushing yards combined) and tied for 15th in points per game. Time to start cranking up the scoring machine fellas.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:20 pm

Yay for bulk stats

No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:05 pm

Under intense pressure to address their quarterback situation, the New York Jets will sign veteran free agent Trevor Siemian to their practice squad, pending a physical, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick wrote a letter to Jets general manager Joe Douglas that was dated Sept. 21 asking that the team consider signing him to the practice squad, according to rapper J Cole. The letter was shared on Cole’s Instagram account on Tuesday.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:22 pm

On behalf of like 90% of fans to kaepernick

No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:53 pm

Dalton threw the ball 58 times for 361 yards and 2 TD’s last week in a loss to Seattle. Thielen caught 11 passes for 145 yards and a TD. He’s their #1 receiver. I guarantee they will try and get him the ball a dozen times or more to try and exceed whatever JJ gets.

HUNViking
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
27 September 2023 12:48 am

Thielen revenge game incoming. Looking forward to that. Might be wearing my #19 jersey for the game.

No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:21 pm

Panthers starting safety Xavier Woods expected to miss extended time with a hamstring injury, per sources. One source said the absence could be 4-6 weeks.

That marks two key Panthers defensive backs set to miss time, Woods and Jaycee Horn.

Hmmmm…. hey KOC you paying attention?

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:25 pm

More running, yeah.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 5:30 pm

You read my mind…

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:31 pm

Yup,
and by the way you need to clean the cobwebs out.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 5:34 pm

Laughing… indeed

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:31 pm

Man…we just faced the 32nd ranked pass defense WITH their best corner out and not until KOC remembered Addison was drafted was there a stretch of you can’t stop this. I have zero faith that means anything those guys are out Sunday. Panthers front seven is nasty…Kirk bout to find that out.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 5:35 pm

Cousins threw for 367 yards and three TD’s… so the passing game was “on” for the most part…

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:38 pm

Just imagine if we had used it for the whole game instead of 3qtrs.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 5:40 pm

True, but after all the ridicule levied on KOC for not putting a running game of note together during the off-season, I think he was bound and determined to run the ball Sunday.

That said, we still have zero rushing TD’s.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:44 pm

Running the 1st quarter may have set up the pass for success the other three.
But passing against a weakened/injured defensive backfield would have set up the run just as well and given Maddison that many less chances to put the ball on the ground.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:02 pm

Running game was working for a change…I’m glad they tried to establish it even though I thought they should throw to JJ early and often as well.

HUNViking
Reply to  Lifer
27 September 2023 12:52 am

I have a feeling that KOC is constantly overthinking things and outsmarting himself in the process.

No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:14 pm

Panthers worked out 5 players today including QB Kellen Mond.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 6:23 pm

But he was supposed to be leverage in contact talks with Kirk!

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 6:26 pm

I’ll never forget RGIII’s comments about Mond “being everything #8 isn’t” after the draft. Hilarious.

HUNViking
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
27 September 2023 12:57 am

LOL yup, RGIII seems to be a real pundit.

No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:07 pm

Kirk Cousins remains the most hit QB in the league (Sacks and knockdowns combined) through week three, while also throwing for the most yards and TD’s.

JRobert
JRobert
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:26 pm

Got to give it to you – illegitimi non carborundum.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 5:32 pm

Oh… an educated man… grin.

No, I don’t get beaten down by anybody.

JRobert
JRobert
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:35 pm

BZ!!!

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:35 pm

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No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 5:37 pm

You got my reference Lifer. Kudo’s.

I left out the “I think I hate him” part though. Grin.

NoDakRube
26 September 2023 3:42 pm

In Fantasy Football news….NoDak managed to get 50 points from his defense and kicker and still lose his game by 1 point. I suck.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 3:44 pm

Oh so very close.
Just like Viking games.

DE Viking
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 4:56 pm

Same for me.

I had Bow on the ropes and he lucked into a win.
My Five impersonation

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 3:30 pm

Like most everyone expected when they signed Akers

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:33 pm

Thought the numbers were fine. They have a opening?

Northwoods
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 3:39 pm

Someone new coming soon? Our DL season savior??

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 3:41 pm

Not up on the math. Will leave to DE.

freezeyface
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 4:06 pm

don’t worry, the couch will make an appearance around week 7

DE Viking
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 4:09 pm

Nailor to IR was the move to allow the Akers trade.
So I think there is a roster spot available.
But I think someone on 4 week IR has to be rostered in a week or cut.

KFEY93
26 September 2023 2:32 pm

Trade Kirk to Atlanta. Team is full of weapons and players on Rookie scale contracts. Kirk and Julie are from the Atlanta area and have friends there, his parents also live close by in Florida. Probably neighbors and good friends with NLNVF. Boom – Waive that trade clause, problem solver.

DE Viking
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 2:38 pm

Not sure why people think trading Kirk is possible.
What am I missing on this?

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:40 pm

If you want it badly enough your mind can convince you of anything it seems.

KFEY93
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 2:46 pm

Iv wanted it for over 3 years lmao

DE Viking
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:01 pm

Same.
But it is not going to happen unless some team is going to pay Kirk massive guaranteed dollars.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:45 pm

Learn a new system, uproot. Not dragging family around. Already 3 games in. Deadline Oct 31?

KFEY93
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 2:50 pm

Dragging his family back home, to a place he visits for two weeks every year? Thats not that big a deal. Again, if the animosity is enough and everyone stops being superficial nice nice to Kirk, he might do it.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 2:54 pm

Imagine he’s gone next year. Maybe.

KFEY93
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 3:09 pm

Praying (pun kind of intended)

DE Viking
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 2:56 pm

Correct.
Unless it’s a massive payday, Kirk isn’t going to allow a trade.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:58 pm

The Bucs will have cap space next year after all the Brady dead money is gone.

KFEY93
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:46 pm

Its possible, it just comes down to him and how he feels. You think he’s vindictive and wants to hold the Vikes hostage, I dont think thats the case. If we start 1-6, KOC is done with him, locker room is quiet quitting on him and done with his schtick, and he doesnt feel wanted, why wouldnt he go home? Also Atlanta will be in the mix for that division all season and its a way quieter and friendly location then lets say the Jets. It makes sense and is entirely in the realm of possibility.

DE Viking
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 2:51 pm

I don’t think he is vindictive either.

But he isn’t about to do the Vikings any favors, that’s for damn sure.
He never did the Redskins any favors.

MT Viking
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:53 pm

Family guy…I don’t see him wanting to be away from his family or uprooting them in the middle of a school year.

DE Viking
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 2:54 pm

I agree with that during the season.
I think he would do it if some team gives him $50 mill a year guaranteed.But that isn’t happening.

KFEY93
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:54 pm

Thats true…but..I still think it makes sense. Honestly, us being shitty this year makes us more interesting imo.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:10 pm

He’s a business man. If he sees ATL being more lucrative… that’s where he goes.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:55 pm

They must think Kirk wants to win.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:06 pm

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 3:14 pm

I mean, if the Vikings lose sunday the season is truly over, question is if he’s willing to either not see his family much or uproot them and move them. Personally I would not waive my NTC if I were him, family comes before work.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:17 pm

Panthers D is no joke and if the Red Rider is starting….I think this smells like 0-4 and full on shit your pants mode at TCO.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 3:19 pm

I think it’ll be another coin flip type game and Daulton gives them a better chance to win than a wet behind the ears rookie. You’re right about that D, its ferocious.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:34 pm

Young has yet to practice. If Red Rider is starting I might have to go to the game to root him on.

I want 0-7 I really do. Season is lost, Kirk isn’t coming back, only thing to gain out of this year is some 🔥 being put on the front office by ownership. 0-7 will shine the spotlight on just how horrible a draft class 22 was.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 3:46 pm

Season looks meaningless at this point. Hate to wish away, i ain’t getting younger. Facts are facts, however. 8 win season, what does that do?

Northwoods
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 3:52 pm

Puts us in a spot where we have to mortgage the farm to draft a QB with more than a chance of success.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 4:12 pm

Hence why we need to root for losses at this point. Kirk and KOC are on the outs its pretty obvious its going to turn in to the blame game. Good chance Flores bails as well with how the HC who’s the OC will want to blame the defense for losing games. It’s the worst situation possible and losing pours gas on the fire. A loss this week sets it all off.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 4:28 pm

Cousins will never blame anyone but himself for anything. Never said a cross word about his shitty O-line since he became a starter… or his shitty defense. In fact he goes out of his way to praise them. KOC may “down” Cousins at some point, but Cousins will never down him.

That said, how does anyone “down” the #1 QB in the league?

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 4:30 pm

Contenders out there love to have him.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 4:42 pm

This is true. It will be interesting to see how long this run of 340+ passing yard games goes. Brees has the NFL record for consecutive 300 yard passing games (9) and he did that twice I think. I doubt seriously that Cousins will approach that, but right now he’s on a good run.

DE Viking
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 4:50 pm

I don’t know about that.
We will find out in March I guess.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 5:01 pm

He’ll have some suitors. It would be weird though if he holds on to the top spot in the Quarterback rankings and the Vikings let the best QB in the league walk. Don’t you think?

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:04 pm

He is not the top Q in any ranking. He has thrown for the most yards through 3 games. Big difference.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 5:10 pm

Most TD’s too so he is at the top of the rankings. It’s true it’s only three games, but he’s done that while also being the most hit QB in the league, which is very odd indeed.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:11 pm

That is not a ranking. You will not find a single ranking that you did not create that has Kirk Cousins as the #1 QB in the league. Standings based on certain stats, yes. Ranking, no.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 5:15 pm

Laughing… oh, just go to NFL.com and look at their rankings… or ESPN…

That’s OK Bow… believe as you wish. It’s a free country.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 5:03 pm

Meant now.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:29 pm

Actually there was a comment by Cousins in his presser Sunday about finding the right combination on the oline to provide better protection so there it is, he’s been with those same guys for two seasons and now he’s casting blame that he is taking too many shots, which he is, but the point is he’s not blaming himself.

The point with KOC is last year there were a few frustrating moments between coach and cousins, normal stuff but it indicates a rub can exist. The Chinese fire drill at the end of the game Sunday does not point to anything but a certain level of dysfunction between the two. They won’t blame each other but it certainly feels like the train is leaving the station and everyone knows it.

No longer New Vikings Fan
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 5:32 pm

no… that was KOC

Cousins made no mention of the line play in his presser.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  No longer New Vikings Fan
26 September 2023 5:34 pm

Facts and details don’t matter much any more.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 6:01 pm

It was KOC I thought it was Kirk…relax Tucker not everything is an attack on facts, sometimes people make a mistake.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 4:58 pm

Yep. Yet another one score game.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 4:48 pm

Correct.
Short of a massive extension on a new team, Kirk isn’t going to allow it.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 2:47 pm

Kirk to Tampa for Baker.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 2:49 pm

To Jets for Zach and a 8th.

KFEY93
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 2:50 pm

Fuck no, to both of those lol. I wasnt joking with this idea, it would be a good move to make.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 2:51 pm

I don’t mean straight up, but Baker would be fine while they let the rookie get ready.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 2:53 pm

You said his parents are in Florida, where at? Tampa is probably closer than Atlanta. Just giving you more options in your fantasy. I’m content with them moving on. I just don’t see it happening until end of the year at the earliest and still wouldn’t be surprised if they can come to a 2 year deal so there isn’t a 30 million dollar cap hit for him next year to not be on the team.

KFEY93
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 3:08 pm

That I cant find. Just found FL. Julie’s parents are in Atlanta. Idc where he goes, just gone would raise my spirits.

DE Viking
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:09 pm

Kirk was born in IL.
Maybe Julie could use the tears to trick him.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:11 pm

You must be having one hell of a boring day at work or you have grown an unhealthy obsession with Kirk.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 3:11 pm

Oh, and try the Florida cadastral sight. You might be able to find something there. Unless their homes are titled under an LLC.

KFEY93
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 3:15 pm

Now were doing some REAL detective work lol

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:19 pm

I have a certain set of skills.

KFEY93
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 3:14 pm

I am actually bored, and my comment sprouted from the SKOR North video purposing the Kirk to ATL trade. Thats all. Far from an obsession. Just something to pass the time.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:16 pm

LOL, Skor north

KFEY93
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:56 pm

I like em, they dont candy coat shit and they want a SB. Yeah sometimes they talk out their ass but, its more fun that homer time 24/7

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:19 pm

Just giving ya shit.

KFEY93
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 3:56 pm

I know lol. But I am actually bored. Been slow AF this week.

KFEY93
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 2:54 pm

That im fine with.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:10 pm

So let’s say Atlanta or Tampa…what are we asking for in compensation?

1st rd pick?
2nd rd pick?
3rd rd pick?

I really don’t know what his value is if we’re say 0-5 staring at going to Chicago to potential lose another game and San Fran coming the week after. Season is over for sure if we lose in Carolina which I am predicting we will. Teams will know it’s donzo in Minny so we’re desperate to move on from Kirk now. Might get a 3rd but even that sounds doubtful at this point.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 3:15 pm

I think maybe a 2, remember the team trading for him will get a 3st round comp pick when he walks.

KFEY93
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 3:15 pm

Ask for a first, if thats shot down, ask for a first and we throw in Hunter to sweeten the deal.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:16 pm

I would do that…..

KFEY93
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 3:19 pm

Right? Hunter is done here as well, might as well combo them to ensure we can get a first and maybe even get a late 4th or something in return. Roll in with a top 10 draft pick plug another first? Now thats a start baby.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:18 pm

That makes sense, if you’re going to trade Kirk there’s no reason to keep any other one year deals

KFEY93
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:20 pm

Exactly. See, the pieces are there, the stars are aligning. I like it.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 2:51 pm

Just don’t see him waiving.

KFEY93
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 2:54 pm

I dont either but if he were to…this would be the move that might make him budge.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 2:50 pm

Saleh said Zach is their unequivocal starter for the rest of the year and not the reason they lost yesterday.

Northwoods
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 3:40 pm

He can’t leave MN. He’s got a brand new trophy case to fill.

KFEY93
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 3:57 pm

Lol that little nook for a Lombardy is going to have cobwebs for the end of time.

DE Viking
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 4:24 pm

I actually felt bad for him.
Dude is out of touch on that one.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 4:26 pm

Visual goal now and a long term visual reminder after he retires.

KFEY93
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 4:29 pm

Yeah I kinda feel that too. Maybe out next QB can buy their house from them and put one in there. Or turn it into a pimp den or something.

SkolfromMT
SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 2:00 pm

I am 61 yo and just signed another 5 yr contract with my employer which will put me at 66 2/3 years old. Might be my last one. I figured how long KC would work to make what I make in a year. Hint: Not very long.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 2:02 pm

In season?
a week or two I would suspect.

MT Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 2:05 pm

Skol’s doing very well if he makes two KC game cheques annually.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 2:26 pm

I tried to give some leeway in case he was a gouger like you.

MT Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 2:54 pm

@oh yeah, me and KC are in the same league@

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 3:04 pm

You making two weeks of Kirk $$ a year would not put you in the same league.
Who has Reading Comprehension Deficiency now??

MT Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 5:46 pm

Heh…$4,000,000…yeah no yeah

DE Viking
Reply to  SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 2:10 pm

I would say a few days.

For me, one day on Kirks salary is more than I make a year.
Assuming Kirks salary is based on 28 weeks. July to Jan

SkolfromMT
SkolfromMT
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:26 pm

Just dividing KC’s $30M a year by 365 days is > $80k/day.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 2:29 pm

Thought they got ‘game checks’ not weekly/monthly ones.

But for argument/comparison sake 80k a day works. After Uncle Sam takes his cut probably closer to 50-60k a day. Still more than pocket change.

DE Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 2:31 pm

Yep. They get paid per week when the games start.
Unless there are roster bonuses….etc….

DE Viking
Reply to  SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 2:30 pm

Yep.
But Kirk only works 6 days a week from August to January.
So I don’t think it’s right to use 365 days as the number since he only “works” part time.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:32 pm

17 installments, seems reasonable.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:32 pm

All in all not a bad gig.
If you had the physical tools and put in the work, not to mention could take the hits.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 2:34 pm

Couch likes it.

DE Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 2:39 pm

It’s a great gig.
No doubt about it.

SkolfromMT
SkolfromMT
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 2:40 pm

When my kids were younger they used to ask me why I didn’t play pro football. I used to respond, if I were a little bigger, a little faster, a little quicker and a little stronger I would of made it. Essentially if I wasn’t me.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 2:42 pm

Great Dad response.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 3:02 pm

My daughter was telling me the other day she wants to be a scientist when she grows up. She asked what I wanted to be when I grew up and I said an MLB player, she asked why I wasn’t and I just said, “because I wasn’t talented enough”. Now she reminds me regularly of other things I can’t do because I’m not talented enough.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:05 pm

Thoughtful of her.
She will make someone a great ex-wife someday.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 3:12 pm

Yeah, she’s at that age where she doesn’t understand how insulting she can be, like she called me ugly the other morning and I was like that’s a rude thing to say and then she said well you are because your hair is all messed up, we had a discussion about the difference between pointing out my hair vs. saying something that most people would find hurtful.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:12 pm

Greta has a school for promising young scientists if you would like to send her?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 3:17 pm

If they teach actual non political science yes.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:18 pm

So Greta teaching the rubes to believe the Global Warming hoax is now a ‘science’.
@ok@

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 3:21 pm

I have no problem with Greta, she stands up for what she believes, which I can respect, even though I disagree with some of it, and I think adults using her as a pawn to push their agenda when she was a child was wrong.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:26 pm

Ignoring half the science and that doesn’t agree with the narrative, promoting the other half, lecturing people who understand logic.
Yeah I have no use for her or her ‘fanboys’.

DE Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 4:28 pm

Same. Hypocrisy.
Cry about the environment, then spew as much pollution as you want.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 5:30 pm

Virtue Signaling is better/easier/cheaper/more woke than being Virtuous.

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 5:40 pm

I’m here role model

bowbunch
bowbunch
26 September 2023 1:49 pm

Especially since he’s my fantasy QB, Kirk is due for a low stat game. Is that this weekend against the 0-3 Panthers?

SkolfromMT
SkolfromMT
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 1:53 pm

Panthers’ D have 8 sacks already this year, ranked #6 overall. Doesn’t look good.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  SkolfromMT
26 September 2023 1:56 pm

Leaning 1-6.

stuman55
26 September 2023 1:21 pm

Mjolnir
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 1:25 pm

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 1:27 pm

HUNViking
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 1:27 pm

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 1:40 pm

stuman55
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 1:42 pm

you’re an admin now huh. Boy there goes the neighborhood.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 2:17 pm

Stu.

DE Viking
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 2:33 pm

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benjammin
Admin
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 2:58 pm

Also, I do not deeserve this disrespect

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 3:15 pm

As am I and you step out of line winger you know what us libs will do….sick the DOJ on you!

bowbunch
bowbunch
26 September 2023 1:13 pm

After an awesome night from Cincinnati’s kicker, I ended up losing one of my fantasy leagues by 0.3 points.

KFEY93
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 1:20 pm

F

DE Viking
26 September 2023 1:10 pm

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MT Viking
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:04 pm

Fidelity’s so-called “tax loss harvesting” hard at work today.

DE Viking
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 2:12 pm

That and the big boys on program selling.

norseman1
norseman1
26 September 2023 1:10 pm

All the dumb trade proposals for KC, anyone here think he’d waive clause to go anywhere?

DE Viking
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 1:12 pm

No.
Unless a team is willing to pay him $45 million per year guaranteed.

But even then, I think he will still say no to stick it to the Vikings.

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 1:14 pm

Clickbait crap i guess. Saw one today KC for Crappola.

DE Viking
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 1:15 pm

That’s what it mostly is, IMO
Why would Kirk agree to be traded when he can set his terms in FA in March?

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 1:17 pm

Prob write his own ticket with 2/3 yr deal.

DE Viking
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 1:42 pm

Likely.
If he wants cash, you go to the open market for the highest bidder.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:18 pm

Being traded doesn’t change anything for him next offseason

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 2:41 pm

If some team and Kirk is willing to trade as is, you are right.
But that ain’t happening.

I still think Kirk would rather finish the year in Minny rather than be traded mid season.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 2:57 pm

I agree he would, but the only place that makes real sense is the Jets, who will have Rodgers back next year so they can just let kirk walk.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 3:03 pm

As I look at from logistics, why would Kirk agree to go to New York, leave the family behind, maybe be good enough to get to the playoffs, only to come back to minny to run his free agency in March?

Doesn’t make any logistical sense for Kirk to agree to that imo.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 3:24 pm

If he wants to play on a team with a loaded D and good skill position players and actually have a shot at playoff success, however I don’t think he would choose that over family, nor would I.

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 12:38 pm

Welp…

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 12:42 pm

didn’t need him!

goodness Cine is a BUST.

JacksonVike
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 12:45 pm

I think Hitman retires after this year and Cine fills his role next year. I think the Cine pick was to replace Hitman and Harry didn’t fall off a cliff like Wrenage thinks.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 12:48 pm

The ‘crappy trade’ that got him makes it 10x worse.
Subpar player + Injury = KAMs legacy

HUNViking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 1:30 pm

Adding insult to injury…

HUNViking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 12:49 pm

How dare you! Queasy is a great GM and must not be criticized. Cine will break out any day now, i’m sure…

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  HUNViking
26 September 2023 12:50 pm

Before or after Irv Smith?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 12:51 pm

Yes

VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:36 pm

Wait a second. Ben has admin next to his name. Should I be afraid?

VikingPhilip
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:37 pm

skolifer
skolifer
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:39 pm

Ben has admin next to his name.

It’s a low bar.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  skolifer
26 September 2023 12:55 pm

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benjammin
Admin
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:39 pm

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:41 pm

So is he going to become Barney Fife or Paul Blart (Mall Cop)?

JacksonVike
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 12:42 pm

Roscoe P. Coltrane

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  JacksonVike
26 September 2023 12:44 pm

So Brad won’t have to buy him a Segway then.

JacksonVike
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 12:45 pm

No, but he will go through a lot of cop cars.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  JacksonVike
26 September 2023 12:49 pm

Need to keep up with the General Lee.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 12:43 pm

whichever one was a cheating whore

DE Viking
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:53 pm

I wonder what his threshold is for deleting comments?

Ben is a pansy….

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 12:54 pm

I won’t delete comments, I’ll delete the commenter!

VikingPhilip
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 12:56 pm

Power monger

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 12:57 pm

Joe Biden approves this message.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 12:57 pm

Wonder if he will rush in to ‘save’ the stupid lib when he overreacts to a reply to a post of his like the last two did?

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 1:50 pm

Prob Special Forces.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 1:55 pm

It’s ‘special’ alright.

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 12:28 pm

Don’t know why but I laughed so hard at this

KFEY93
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 12:30 pm

Sean Paul!

Northwoods
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 1:43 pm

WTH would be the male equivalent of that?

freezeyface
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 1:50 pm

those videos when guys try to throw something and hit them in the nuts?

DE Viking
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 2:00 pm

a tuna….

MT Viking
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 2:07 pm

Guys can play too! Who among us is good at catching wieners in their mouth?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 6:16 pm

Same but with a taco?

VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:22 pm

Everyone happy today?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:25 pm

Big Stupid Face
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:25 pm

I just took a shit, so I’m feeling pretty good.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 12:28 pm

Put it back

I just took a shit

VikingPhilip
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 12:29 pm

That is a good thing.

KFEY93
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 12:30 pm

2 lber?

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Big Stupid Face
26 September 2023 2:05 pm

FTFY

I just took a shit Kirk, so I’m feeling pretty good.

KFEY93
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:30 pm

Just peachy

stuman55
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 1:22 pm

fellas…..be honest…how many beers?

KFEY93
Reply to  stuman55
26 September 2023 3:58 pm

Tonight? I just got some good vermouth. Gonna be drinking Negronis, Martini’s and Wine when I cook like a classy bitch.

DE Viking
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 12:55 pm

Wrenage
26 September 2023 11:53 am

Some cool news. I booked Travis Kelce to appear at my birthday party. I noticed he has become a bit of an endorsement whore lately, so I took the chance he would do anything for $50 and called his agent.

Turns out, TK at my birthday party will only cost $20!

DE Viking
Reply to  Wrenage
26 September 2023 11:56 am

What does he do for that $20?

Wrenage
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 12:03 pm

Anything up to, and including, burying a body.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  Wrenage
26 September 2023 12:05 pm

You might have him confused with a previous TE from the Pats.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Wrenage
26 September 2023 12:06 pm

Money well spent

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:55 am

LOL.
You people in the midwest don’t use spell checker, apparently.

DE Viking
26 September 2023 11:50 am

NFL writers scraping for material.

Pro Football Network and FanSided added O’Connell to “hot seat” lists this week after the young skipper has started his career with a 13-7 (.650) record. Wipe that smile off your face; they’re not kidding — the coach with the best first-year win-loss production in the history of the Minnesota Vikings is apparently on borrowed time.

The only way KOC is on the hot seat is if they go 3-14, or worse.

KFEY93
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 12:31 pm

Well on the way. However, I dont think he’s on the hot seat. He needs HIS QB and has the fail 2 years in a row with that I think before he gets shit canned. Kwesi…might be on the hot seat.

DE Viking
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 12:50 pm

If Kwesi is on the hot seat, then KOC is on the hot seat.
New GM will want his coach.

KFEY93
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 1:01 pm

True…

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 11:01 am

Brilliant

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:31 am

Genius!

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 12:30 pm

manly-purple
26 September 2023 10:54 am

Been busy lately. I assume the Tank for Caleb and trade Kirk convos have taken place pretty heavily the last couple of days?

freezeyface
Reply to  manly-purple
26 September 2023 10:56 am

no, most here are very confident we can turn this around and make a deep playoff run

DE Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 10:57 am

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:01 am

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  manly-purple
26 September 2023 11:27 am

No reason to tank.
Vikings will mess up the draft again anyways.

manly-purple
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 11:47 am

That’s why I want them to tank and get the first pick. Can’t mess that one up, right?

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  manly-purple
26 September 2023 11:48 am

Can, and will

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  manly-purple
26 September 2023 11:48 am

I think a QB taken #1 overall has something like a 50% historical chance of winning a SB.

Northwoods
Reply to  manly-purple
26 September 2023 12:14 pm

I thought the plan was to milk Kirk and wait for that Manning kid…….

skolifer
skolifer
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 12:18 pm

milk Kirk


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JacksonVike
Reply to  skolifer
26 September 2023 12:39 pm

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 10:38 am

I wanted the Vikings to draft this guy when he came out of Tennessee, but no, with 3 5th round picks Rick took the marsupial (cut after one season), a hybrid TE/P (cut after one season), and a guy who unfortunately was shot before that season before being cut after one season.

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:56 am

that first block looks like martial arts

MT Viking
26 September 2023 10:34 am

Lots of stuff to digest on here today…

comment image

freezeyface
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 10:57 am

tuck you glorious pup

DE Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 10:59 am

tuck you

freezeyface
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 11:07 am

oh TUCK OFF……his leash it looks like

MT Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:14 am

That’s actually the two year old rescue, Bubba. Tuck is sitting off frame to the right side of the pic. Tuck is 7 and far too boujay to chew sticks, he disdains Chuckit balls and much prefers tennis balls which file his teeth down. Bubba on the other hand only fetches balls to piss off his “brother” and much prefers sticks, the bigger the better.

Pheasant opens in a couple of weeks.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:15 am

Pheasant opens in a couple of weeks.

Get your snow shovel ready.

freezeyface
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:18 am

well now i feel like an idiot.

give my apology to tuck.

bubba is adorable.

DE Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:20 am

Tuck off man…..

freezeyface
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 11:22 am

tuck….

i really schruted that up

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:26 am

“I love catching people in the act. That’s why I always whip open doors.”

  • Dwight Schrute
freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 11:28 am

before i do anything i ask myself

“would an idiot do that”

and if the answer is yes, i do not do that thing

-dwight schrute

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:29 am

Beat me to it. I was looking for the gif of that one.

freezeyface
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 11:31 am

great minds

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:29 am

So in essence, if Freezeface would do it, then I should not.

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:31 am

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Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:31 am

“I never smile if I can help it. Showing one’s teeth is a submission signal in primates. When someone smiles at me, all I see is a chimpanzee begging for its life.”

  • Dwight Schrute
freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 11:33 am

“R” is among the most menacing of sounds…
that’s why it’s called MURDER not muckduck

Mjolnir
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:20 am

We stopped using tennis balls with Goose because of the teeth thing. Now we use the Chuckit balls – he’s always got one outside. Bought him a rope-made bear for inside we call ‘the stinky’ goes everywhere with it. Loves to show it off.

Mjolnir
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:21 am

Beautiful. I had a choco as a kid. Named him Norton from ‘The Honeymooners’ can still hear my dad waking in the house and bellowing ‘Norton my friend….’

Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:19 am

Dolphins just scored again….

norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:22 am

Payton called last coach, name escapes me, awful. Paybacks baby.

Mjolnir
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 10:23 am

Hackett….

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 10:23 am

I saw people were saying it was poor sportsmanship for the Dolphins to run up the score that high, against a coach who won a game like 60 something to 7.

DE Viking
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:26 am

Live look at Sean Payton……

KFEY93
26 September 2023 9:55 am

Dont worry, it wasn’t behind your back!

Mjolnir
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 9:57 am

Awesome dog

KFEY93
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:07 am

They are very pretty. Iv gone back and forth on what I would want to adopt. I feel like a smaller dog would be easier to handle on my own but…other breeds are cooler lol.

Mjolnir
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 10:10 am

We have 3. Two small dogs and then my 1/2 pitty 1/2 pterodactyl… he’s about 35 lbs and endless energy but well worth it so far.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 10:10 am

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KFEY93
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:14 am

Im inclined to agree ha

DE Viking
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:17 am

Our dog is 6 lbs.
Yorkie.
And acts like a cat.

Very fun though….

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 10:26 am

Yorkies are good, I like small dogs, well except for Min Pins.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:32 am

We prefer smaller.
Less mess.

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KFEY93
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 10:39 am

Cute pup…however..it looks like a Karen a little lol im sorry..I cant unsee it

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:31 am

We have had this discussion. Thor (Mini pin) is an awesome murderhound.

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Mjolnir
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 12:05 pm

Great pup. Great name.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:17 am

My dog is about 25 lbs, he does have some catlike characterstics like he always has to lay on the top of the couch right above me almost like a scarf.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:16 am

My hound is currently at the in laws while my wife recovers from her surgery, he’s a bit too much sometimes as far as jumping in your lap and such. I miss him.

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norseman1
norseman1
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:18 am

Have a youngster to watch also don’t you Ben?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  norseman1
26 September 2023 10:26 am

Yeah, two, ages 4 and 1 so I’m Mr. Mom as well for a while.

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:18 am

What a sweet dog. Got that same sweater for Marley.

DE Viking
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:27 am

DE Viking
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:31 am

LOL…
Yeah. I don’t really get it.
Thought it was just a guy pooping.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:36 am

I think he pooped a cockroach.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:31 am

Load it up with Horse apples and wait for the sound of the ambulance….

freezeyface
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:54 am

SNL had a skit about something in a box…..what was it……

KFEY93
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 10:08 am

You might get a kick out of this video then

MT Viking
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 10:55 am

like looking for occult blood?

Surly Viking
Admin
26 September 2023 9:08 am

Wish me luck. Just got the Shingles vax (round 1)

freezeyface
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:09 am

RIP surly

DE Viking
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:14 am

I avoid vaccines.
I’m due from my annual check up and like they want to do 5 vaccines.
It’s a no for me.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:18 am

I like the flu vaccine, insurance pays for it and Target gives me a $5 gift card.

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:20 am

perfect, you can use it on your new swimsuit with tuck pocket.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:26 am

Its not swimsuit season anymore, I’ll probably use it on beer. Target having liquor in the stores was a genius idea.

SoCalMinnFan
SoCalMinnFan
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:40 am

Bud Light?

DE Viking
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 9:42 am

Probably. Ben’s favorite.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  SoCalMinnFan
26 September 2023 9:48 am

Never liked but light or light beer in general. If going with an american standard beer I goes with Coors original, preferably the barrel bottles.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:19 am

I am also hesitant to get jabbed. Said no to the flu shot, but a family member got shingles, and I am 60 now. I was convinced by that.

freezeyface
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:20 am

i got shingles at the age of 22…

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:23 am

so you would probably get the vax when you are old like me, right?

Mjolnir
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:30 am

YES – it’s worth it. I get the hesitation. But it’s worth it. I was wary of the Covid jab as well but considering my health I’m glad I listened to my Doc and got it – I’ve had very little side effects from it (exhausted for about 48 hours) it’s polarizing for sure and I’m not trying to kick off a debate on it. But for me and my health history it made sense. As does the flu shot. Just my take. Not trying to sway anyone one way or the other – in regard to the Corona stab.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:40 am

Nope. And for you it doesn’t make sense. Runner, active, can’t see what’s on the fridge, non-smoker. For me, I was far north of 400 lbs, former smoker, and at the time very sedentary. Things have changed but I’m still overweight by all standards (fucking hovering around 3 bills, can’t seem to break into the 290’s) I’m far more active now and I quit smoking cigarettes over 2 years ago – but I’ll probably get the updated Corona jab here soon. I get the skepticism, as I’m a born skeptic. But I trust my doctor. Been with her for over 15 years and I’d have been dead long ago if it weren’t for her.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:45 am

Good to have a doc you trust.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:45 am

Big time. Doctors and mechanics….

NoDakRube
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:53 am

Surly I had the shingles shot.

freezeyface
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:54 am

NoDakRube
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:54 am

Seems like a good idea to me. I will not, however, do this endless stream of Covid Vaxes until the science becomes more clear.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:01 am

Same, they offered the flu shot and a covid booster.,
No thanks.

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:23 am

I got them at 36 – brutal. My entire left side of my torso up to my neck. Thousands of blisters.

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:29 am

the doctor said he had never seen as bad a case as mine…
i had it over the entirety of my body. it started working up my thighs and i was VERY nervous..

sounds like yours was horrendous as well. yet another thing we have in common

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:36 am

Freezy has to start lighting up, or go for the MN gummies.

DE Viking
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:23 am

Sure. I get it.

DE Viking
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:29 am

Yep.
After the Covid BS I question anything they tell me I need.

Also, I just filled out the “pre examination” questionnaire and they ask 20+ questions that have zero to do with health.
I am not cooperating with the government.

kathy.clater.3
kathy.clater.3
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 10:08 pm

I don’t take any of them. I’ve done too much research on them.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:27 am

How does shingles work, is that you get it if you got chicken pox or the other way around?

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:32 am

Shingles is supposed to happen for those who had the chickenpox.
But they recommend the vaccine for everyone, which is why I question it.

DE Viking
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:35 am

I don’t think so.
There is a vaccine for chicken pox now.
My whole family had it as kids.

My kids have never had it.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:37 am

Honestly I can’t remember having it, maybe before I was in school, I’ll have to ask my mom.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:38 am

I think you would know.
It’s bubbles on the skin that itch.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:50 am

Yeah I know what it is but if I got it a like 3 or 4 I could very well not remember it. I want to say I did somewhere around that age, but not sure.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:57 am

Oh. sorry.
I had it around 5 or 6.
I remember it vividly.
Pox on top of Pox with both my calves.

NoDakRube
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:59 am

I had it when I was 12….miserable.

DE Viking
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:19 am

Yeah. It was tough not to pop the ones that itched bad.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 10:19 am

The cows got it too?

Pox on top of Pox with both my calves

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:34 am

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:35 am

I will probably get it when my Doc recommends it, shingles sounds horrible.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:35 am

Well, you cannot sell it to every one unless they recommend it for everyone.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:36 am

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Northwoods
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 12:22 pm

Some people get a very light case of Chicken Pox, think it’s just an acne outbreak.

KFEY93
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:51 am

Nice knowing yuh. I had the pox when I was like 1 or 2 and had Shingles in the fall of 2019

MT Viking
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 10:54 am

Good for you is the short version…tl;dr version is the first shot of that vaccine made me ill (myalgia, lethargic) and it is the one vaccine I thought about not getting the second shot…but the second shot I was asymptomatic.

I put that one off for a year after I was eligible but after I saw a case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus I pulled the trigger ASAP.

I’ll get the COVID booster and flu vaccine this fall, if you’re interested.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:04 am

I’ll get the COVID booster and flu vaccine this fall, if you’re interested.

Yeah, but you’re bought and paid for by the pharmaceutical companies.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 11:06 am

Wonder if Asswipe B gets royalties like Fauci does?

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:09 am

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MT Viking
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 11:15 am

Haha oh yeah I forgot gotta keep those cheques rolling in

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:41 am

Thanks. You made me lookup a word “Myalgia”.
Currently that is all I feel (sore shoulder) , but it has only been three hours.

I am not yet sold on the Flu shot. last time I got that was 2018. Same as when Kirk arrived, and both had negative side effects,

Northwoods
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 12:22 pm

I got the series a couple years ago.

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Wrenage
26 September 2023 9:07 am

I am remembering Jermaine Wiggins today for some reason. He was one of those football players who didn’t look like a football player.

Dude actually ended up getting a ring with the Patriots, though.

Other career highlights: Love Boat Scandal.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Wrenage
26 September 2023 9:10 am

Correct. 100% looked like a non-competitive beer league softball player….

Mjolnir
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:12 am

Should ask him what he had for lunch on the boat….

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:18 am

Hookers and blow

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:22 am

I was talking about what specifically, he ate, in full view of everyone on the boat, in broad daylight. Before pissing in an old ladies bushes and getting the cops called….

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:28 am

hookers and blow

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:32 am

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:37 am

I mean, the guy does look like he could literally eat a small adult woman.

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:42 am

Basically did, per reports….

MT Viking
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:51 am

okra?

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:23 am

Thinking tuna

Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:01 am

Wife has never been to a Vikings game. She really wants to go. Christmas present idea. Looking for Vikings and Pack NYE tix. Where have you guys had success before just like StubHub?

Mjolnir
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:06 am

StubHub or even Ticketmaster I’ve found good luck. I know TM is the devil but I’ve never had a problem finding decently priced tickets there.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:08 am

PornHub

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:09 am

what is this pornhub you speak of

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:11 am

IDK for sure, but I heard you can get all kinds of services there

DE Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:13 am

They teach you about car batteries.

Mjolnir
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:14 am

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:16 am

freezeyface
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:16 am

hold please, brb

DE Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 10:20 am

How was it?
You haven’t returned in a long time.

freezeyface
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 10:30 am

i saw a few “Car repair” videos….

they seemed to get a little sidetracked and didn’t do any repairs actually

DE Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 10:36 am

So you can fix your piston now?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 10:40 am

I think I saw one where a female mechanic cleaned some pipes.

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:13 am

He spelled it wrong. It’s prawnhub – shrimp wholesalers.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:09 am

SeatGeek works for me.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:10 am

Wife has never been to a Vikings game. She really wants to go

Also, why do you hate your wife?

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:14 am

HA! But also… what? Are you saying this because going to a game this year is torcher or because she’s never been to a game or because she has to put up with me? lol

freezeyface
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:19 am

yes

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:39 am

just going on my experience. I brought my wife to the Chicago game in 2018 and she looked at me at halftime and said “I am never doing this again until the team has a QB that doesn’t suck”

I married well.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:51 am

haha!

DE Viking
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:11 am

They are all about the same.
Vivid Seats
Seat Geek
Stub Hub
Ticketmaster

I think Vivid’s fees are slightly cheaper. And like by $5 or something.
So, not really cheaper.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:13 am

I go to ticket king. Its downtown Minneapolis. I think they sell online now though as well.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:15 am

Never heard of that one!

DE Viking
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:20 am

Careful on that one.
Ben is a cheating whore.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:38 am

lolz

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:20 am

Yeah, they’re a local place just the one location. They didn’t offer online purchasing or phone, you had to go down there to get tix, but the payoff was no fee and they are always cheaper. I think they started doing online, but I believe they charge fees and higher price for that, not sure though, I always just go down there but you being in SD I can see how that would be a nogo, speaking of which…

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Edgecrusher71
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:38 am

HA!

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:42 am

I got my restricted permit at 14 and that was (maybe still is) normal back home. I wouldn’t give the kids in the cities a permit until they were 18.

NoDakRube
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:41 am

Edge I still have my Christmass tickets…will sell them to you at my cost. Let me know, I will be posting them soon.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:53 am

Interested. What section/row, how much, and how many do you have my man.

NoDakRube
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:56 am

I have 4 you can by either 2 or all 4. I will get back to you on price…have to look it up. I think they are around 150 a piece..might be a little less.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:56 am

Wait, you mean the game on the 24th? If that’s what you are saying I will be in Texas. If so, I appreciate the offer but cannot.

NoDakRube
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:57 am

Yep thats what I meant…Thats ok have fun in Texas!

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:59 am

Seriously appreciate the offer man.

KFEY93
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 9:52 am

Why does your wife want to be sad for Christmas?

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 10:00 am

lol, we’ll be in Texas for Christmas she’ll get good there. But maybe sad because she’s stuck with me haha.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 10:02 am

If you wait until closer to the game they will get cheaper as the Vikings record gets worse. I got fairly cheap tickets a couple of years ago to take my wife to the Rams game by waiting until almost Christmas when they were basically eliminated.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:05 am

Unless the Packers go on a roll and that game means something to them lol. But yeah I thought of that too.

NoDakRube
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 10:08 am

I am going to be at that game too…not that we need to get together for a hug…I am just hoping the game is meaningful but alas, it does not look like it will be.

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:25 am

If it woks out man, let’s have a beer!

NoDakRube
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 10:27 am

I would do a beer if it works out…never have to be talked into that.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  Edgecrusher71
26 September 2023 10:55 am

Or the Vikings could go on a historic run and be leading the division, fighting for the 1 seed and the tickets will triple in price.
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DE Viking
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:21 am

I’d venture to say puker fans will fill it up.

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 8:55 am

I think I’ll have soup for lunch.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:00 am

LOL, gotta love the midwest, it is truly the best and all the people on the coasts have no idea because its just flyover country to them.

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:07 am

JRobert
JRobert
26 September 2023 8:50 am

Some help on how to use the site.
If some folks personally attack you in the evening long after you log off and are gone, is there a way the next day when you come on to see this without reading thru several hundred comments?
I don’t like cheap shots behind my back any more than the next guy, but would at least like to know about it.

Mjolnir
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 8:52 am

If you were an Admin or Mod maybe. As a user the only way is to scroll. I must have missed something from yesterday.

JRobert
JRobert
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:00 am

Just that there are two (or so) guys that have a problem with NLVF and attack what he says. And then if someone (me) defends to any extent what he says, then you get personally attacked. I think that is chicken shit, especially if they do so in the middle of the night when one isn’t present to defend themselves.
That’s why I asked.

Mjolnir
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 9:04 am

Ahhhh. That I have noticed. Chicken shit indeed. I commented last night on the comment count here compared to the DN and was kind of ‘called out’ for it – Skolifer wanted to know why I cared – explained it was more of a shot at SB Nation than the DN but I do believe the quality of the DN has dropped severely and I’m just happy I found this place. Skolifer got it, or so I’ve inferred. Wasn’t a personal shot at former DN’ers…. But I stand by it.

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:08 am

i have noticed there are a few people around these parts that like to try to have a say in other people’s opinions and it’s pretty lame.

some call it “gatekeeping”

i call it lame.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:12 am

I do not agree with people that say nothing is ever Kirk’s fault, or steadfastly defend his play no matter what.

Those people do not agree with me when I say Kirk is to blame for every ill in the world.

No big deal. We can ignore each other.

freezeyface
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:17 am

now i don’t know if this has been fact checked….

but i heard kirk created ebola….

JRobert
JRobert
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:09 am

What you said about DN was fine.

Mjolnir
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 9:15 am

I thought so. I don’t think Skolifer was pissed or anything – just curious.

Northwoods
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 12:31 pm

Correlation between how important Brock Purdy is, and a reminder not to devalue the final pick of the draft.

Duh.

freezeyface
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 8:57 am

i’m sorry i called you an idiot.

to be fair. i call everyone here an idiot. its a term of endearment

(i didn’t really call you an idiot, i don’t take shots at people, not my game)

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 8:59 am

We are all idiots for being a fan of this poverty organization

to be fair. i call everyone here an idiot.

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:00 am

we really really are.

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:11 am

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:17 am

goodness i love schmidt.

but i think i identify more as nick.

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:19 am

Yup. I thought I would hate that show but I was shocked at the number of times I laughed out loud. Great show.

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:24 am

agreed. i think schmidt and nick make it.

i probably laughed hardest at both these next gifs

HUNViking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:56 am

Excellent point.

JRobert
JRobert
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:01 am

Wasn’t you – I can like an idiot as well as anyone at times.

freezeyface
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 9:10 am

i know, i was teasing.

i don’t take shots at people. plus i’m usually in your camp on things

NoDakRube
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 9:45 am

Now I want to see who the culprit is…but I have a suspicion.

Mjolnir
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:47 am

NoDakRube
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:52 am

I will not be baited into the skirmish…I did go back and check yesterday’s thread, however…

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 8:57 am

Yeah the site doesn’t have a working “go to new comments” button. The one on the bottom left does nothing but take you to the next comment or to the top to make a new comment. The DN had a good function button that would take you to the new comments which were highlighted purple in chronological order until you were caught up. Old comments would turn white like Brad’s cod belly. Seems like the developers tried to mimic that but failed as it does not work that way.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 8:58 am

Maybe the person had been drinking but personal attacks are not cool, unless its Lifer, then go ahead and personal attack him, jk but name calling as a joke is one thing, like KarenFingers, Asswipe B, foreskinface, peterplaysskinflute, etc. but name calling to demean someone is bullshit.

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:00 am

I agree, Buttjammin….

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:10 am

that’s one of my faves, wish Chunk would come around a little more often

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:16 am

Made me chuckle the first time I saw it. NoDikLib was pretty good too.

JRobert
JRobert
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:06 am

Agree with this. And believe I’m old enough to know the difference

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:06 am

Yes I will personally attack and like to be personally attacked so fire at will you cheating whore.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 9:08 am

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 9:11 am

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 9:16 am

NoDakRube
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:43 am

but name calling as a joke is one thing, like

BEN DUM DUM

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:52 am

Yeah, or NoDikLib

NoDakRube
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:01 am

You have insulted my manhood for the last time…if ever we shall meet I will slap you with my gloves….(its all I could come up with, saw it in a movie once).

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:09 am

I can’t remember if that was something KarenFingers called you at one point

NoDakRube
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:13 am

might of have been..KarenFingers could be pretty clever sometimes. Nice Giph work.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:22 am

Yeah, when he wasn’t coming off as a dick and just joking around he was hilarious, my favorite quote will always be this response to Lifer, “you’d be surprised the education you can get inflating balloons with the illiterates” Also back in the DN days Lifer lost a bet to him and had to put that Five was his idol in his signature line for a year.

NoDakRube
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:26 am

Five’s personality is like drinking whiskey on ice…its enjoyable in small servings. You just can’t have too much of it….

but who am to judge.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:41 am

I’d agree, he never bothered me but the pervasiveness of his commenting could turn others off.

DE Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:43 am

I feel five’s comments or takes are all a schtick. I never took anything he said personally. Made me laugh alot.

MT Viking
Reply to  JRobert
26 September 2023 10:50 am

Shoot man, at least if people are talking about you they aren’t talking about someone else. Always been my motto. I got thick skin.

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 8:38 am

Burrow must be related to Case Keenum

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:46 am

bengals suck right now. that game yesterday was BORING

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 8:49 am

Pretty obvious Burrow is limited in what he can do, Rams are meh.

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:57 am

i could be wrong, i feel like the bengals have started slow the last couple years…

am i an idiot to think the vikings are still superbowl bound?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:17 am

yes

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:25 am

DE Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:25 am

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:53 am

Mac Jones is interested.

benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 8:34 am

I do not want this to happen, it would just ruin the legacy of one of the greatest sitcoms of all time.

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:36 am

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 8:39 am

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:44 am

literally the only reason i am paying for peacock. so i can watch this show for the 100th time

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 8:49 am

Lmao…. Same. The exact same. I guess that and SNF now too. Although lately I’ve been watching Roseanne as I love John Goodman and Dan Conner was easily the greatest TV dad of all time…

freezeyface
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:59 am

i feel like we are kindred spirits in a few things…

i’m just never high

Mjolnir
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 9:43 am

Well….. shit.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:39 am

Arguably the greatest sitcom of all time. Hammer’s personal favorite.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:43 am

Cheers the greatest of all time, unless you consider MASH a sitcom, then its a tie, which is what I prefer anyway.

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:51 am

Cheers is up there for sure. Not the greatest imo, but up there. M*A*S*H also great – probably #1 overall considering the run and popularity in syndication.

Lifer
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:59 am

Friends was the best, Seinfeld next.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Lifer
26 September 2023 9:03 am

I did not care for Friends when it was on. Ross was too annoying for me.

Now that my wife is watching reruns, I do think the show is funny. The three I will stop and watch when browsing are

  1. Cheers
  2. MASH (But not really a comedy all the time)
  3. Everybody loves Raymond(Yes , wife is annoying, but his parents make that show)

I still like some old school things, like Car 54, Any Griffith. Get Smart, etc.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:54 am

Considering all the dramatic episodes I’d agree. More of a dramatic-comedy. Plenty of tears AND laughs on M*A*S*H – why it’s so good.

Northwoods
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 1:26 pm

I was in a commercial for Cheers – The Musical. We visited the bar in Boston several years back and they were recording video for the commercial. I’m featured at the :45″ mark (and visible a couple other places).

https://fb.watch/niSSOaZFoI/

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 2:11 pm

Famous!

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  Northwoods
26 September 2023 2:20 pm

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Northwoods
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 3:49 pm

Don’tcha love the matching geek tourist T-Shirts?

We had about 24 of my wife’s family on that vacation.

JacksonVike
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:43 am

Fun fact, MASH the TV show ran longer than the Korea war.

Also my friend and I have a theory, if MASH ran today with all of the options on TV would it still be good? Was it good because it was the only thing on TV at the time? My answer is always, I would watch MASH reruns over anything on TV today.

Mjolnir
Reply to  JacksonVike
26 September 2023 9:49 am

Me too pretty much. And M*A*S*H couldn’t be made today. No way. First season of that show featured a character named ‘Spearchucker Jones’…. Not happening today.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:57 am

But is had a crossdresser so it evens out?

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:15 am

Lol….true.

MT Viking
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 11:22 am

How about “All in the Family”, ran at the same era. I won’t be impudent and post some of the racist quotes but here’s a beaut:

Archie is all worked up because he and Irene Lorenzo are competing for the same job. Mike reminds him that the government is pushing for more women in the workforce. And here’s what Archie has to say about that.

Archie: “It’s a crime against nature. Women was created for two things: makin’ meals and babies…. It’s true. Look at the cave women. Why d’ya think the cave women was created with short legs and fat butts?”

Mike: “I don’t know Arch, but I’m sure you got a good answer.”

Archie: “So they couldn’t run fast. So the men could catch ’em and force ’em to make the meals and the babies.”

Mike: “Well weren’t there any cave women with long legs and skinny butts that could run faster than the men?”

Archie: “Well them the men would have to bring down with a rock.”

Mike: “Now I’m startin’ to catch on. And what about the cave MEN with the short legs and fat butts that couldn’t catch any women?”

Archie: “Well they was probably your first fags.”

Mike: “I gotta get outta here. I’m arguing about cavemen with a caveman.”

Mjolnir
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:29 am

Absolutely. Also, great show!

freezeyface
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:43 am

get on that boy.

it’s a doozy and i think right up your alley

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:38 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

that is all

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:02 am

I very much disapprove of this… They didn’t even ask me if it was OK. smh

KFEY93
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 9:53 am

Yeah no, thats a terrible idea.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 10:43 am

Spoken like a true midwesterner

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:23 am

it’s super annoying how accurate this is

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 11:25 am

I yeah no yeah and ope way too often

Mjolnir
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 11:32 am

Yeah no yeah…. Me too.

Mjolnir
26 September 2023 8:23 am

It’s Marley’s birthday!

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Rrrrrroast beast sammiches incoming!

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MT Viking
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 10:46 am

Happy birthday, Marley! Glad to see you rose from your humble beginnings, you know your mom was a real bitch.

Mjolnir
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:16 am

DE Viking
26 September 2023 8:12 am

Happy day off Kirk.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:05 am

was thinking the same thing. netflix QB show made us aware that Mahomes has probably already spent 2-4 hours working out, will watch film later, and will still be able to spend time with the family.

Meanwhile, our QB is taking a break, since 0-3 is fine.

DE Viking
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:09 am

Imagine if every player decided to take Tuesday off.
What would the front office’s reaction to that be?

NoDakRube
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:36 am

you guys all know that Tuesdays are a mandated day off by the NFLPA,
right?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:39 am

Off day from practice but they still have go in to watch film or get treatment or other non contact stuff, unless of course you’re a special little snowflake like Kirk.

DE Viking
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 9:47 am

Yes.
I’m pretty sure Mahomes and 90% of players are working out/training everyday.

Tuesdays are an NFL-wide “day off” as mandated by the NFLPA, or NFL Player’s Association. This doesn’t mean you’ll find top-tier athletes taking it easy. Many NFL stars use Tuesday as an extra practice day. They work on conditioning, skill-building, or by studying game film.   

NoDakRube
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 10:02 am

Even the Lord needed one day a week to rest.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:04 am

Yeah, but he created the world. He didn’t just lose a couple of winnable football games.

NoDakRube
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:04 am

Fair point.

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:05 am

What if, under the theory that the Genesis “days” were metaphorical and not literal, we are living in Sunday?

NoDakRube
Reply to  bowbunch
26 September 2023 10:14 am

Are you suggesting that the reason the world is a mess is because God is currently on break?

bowbunch
bowbunch
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:22 am

And like a CEO coming back from a long vacation to find the employees ran the company into the ground, it may just be time to close the doors on the company and there you have Revelations. Everything in the Bible from Noah through the scriptures is just “Sunday.”

DE Viking
Reply to  NoDakRube
26 September 2023 10:24 am

Then aren’t they supposed to be off on Sundays?
In theory?

KFEY93
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:54 am

Gonna take time to, clean the astro van, ruin some wygu beef and…get my ears checked – Kirk

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  KFEY93
26 September 2023 10:25 am

He upgraded the Astrovan.

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benjammin
Admin
26 September 2023 7:56 am

I was confused when I logged on this morning and saw this thread because the date says 2 Sep 2023, looks like we’re traveling back in time

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:29 am

I thought it was just some kind of glitch and the thread from that day was the first shown so I went back to yesterdays thread and there were no new comments, I was like, did everybody just quit?

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:36 am

were the vikings good on september 2nd?

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 8:39 am

Yep, they were undefeated

freezeyface
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 8:44 am

then let’s stick to then please.

DE Viking
26 September 2023 7:47 am

KOC:

“Either guys are going to do it or we’re going to have to put guys in the game that have ball security,” O’Connell said, via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Sorry KOC, but this is a do nothing statement.

Cousins, JJ & Hock are unlikely to ever be benched.
Maybe it’s a threat to Mattison.

Mjolnir
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 7:51 am

It was directly a shot across Mattison’s bow…. As it should be.

DE Viking
Reply to  Mjolnir
26 September 2023 7:55 am

Probably.
But he did say “guys” plural.
Other guys have fumbled more than Mattison.

DE Viking
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 7:59 am

If the Vikings go 0-4 and Kirk continues to turnover the ball, it should be Mullens/Hall time.

Surly Viking
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 9:06 am

never happen. Kirk will be the starter all season, rack up good numbers, get JJ more records, and team will miss playoffs and Kirk’s HOF agent gets him paid next year.

DE Viking
Reply to  Surly Viking
26 September 2023 9:18 am

That is the likely scenario.
And the team will bounce back to around .500, negating any higher draft pick potential.

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 7:57 am

Yeah, they’re not benching Kirk, JJ, or the highest paid TE in the NFL.

freezeyface
Reply to  DE Viking
26 September 2023 8:39 am

LOL ok KOC. sure. you betcha.

freezeyface
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:40 am

someone is saucy this morning

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:41 am

Point differential is usually indicative of success or failure, especially over the course of time, season to season you may have variance or flukes but over time the law of averages always wins. Also, yes, take out the bad plays and they’d be undefeated!

Edgecrusher71
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:03 am

Agreed. They only believe in the argument if it supports their narrative. Meaning they don’t actually believe in the basis of their argument.

VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 7:29 am

We have gotten virtually no rain all summer. From last Thursday afternoon until yesterday morning we go 2.5 inches. From yesterday afternoon until this morning we have gotten another 1.7 inches and it is still raining. I think it would have been nice if we could have spread that out over the last couple of months.

Mjolnir
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 8:09 am

Was like that here on Saturday. Wife and the outlaws were downtown for the game. I babysat with my mother in law and prepped the house for a get-together after. Planned on a fire pit – and was prepping the wood when the sky opened up.

Mick
Mick
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 7:51 am

Some parts up here got over 7

benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Mick
26 September 2023 7:58 am

Lucky ladies

freezeyface
Reply to  VikingPhilip
26 September 2023 8:40 am

love the rain, but hate that i will have to mow soon.

thankfully it’s not hot so it won’t grow too fast.

freezeyface
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:00 am

i have a few neighbors who have decided to stop mowing and consider their lawn a sanctuary for bees….

typical libs (JUST A LITTLE JOKE)

MT Viking
Reply to  freezeyface
26 September 2023 10:43 am

You can’t be serious?

freezeyface
Reply to  MT Viking
26 September 2023 11:24 am

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benjammin
Admin
Reply to  Gone fishin'
26 September 2023 9:25 am

I love mowing, it helps me find peace, this will be me next year after I buy a riding mower, which will of course be a used John Deere and in true midwest fashion when the neighbors compliment the new mower I will immediately mention how it was a bargain and I talked the guy down from his original price

MT Viking
Reply to  benjammin
26 September 2023 10:43 am

No kidding, it is really weird but I love riding my 1-series Deere SCUT, just a few pegs up the ladder from that one. Sunday morning before the game I got out for two hours, had rained the day before and the gravel road was the consistency of icing/frosting, putting along pulling the box blade and smoothing the gravel made me quite mellow for the game.

My CFO is suggesting I move up to a 3 series cuz that poor 1025R gets put through the paces when I work it. Really debating whether to get a cab cuz I enjoy the open air experience.

I will say I would advocate for a zero turn mower for a yard on a typical city lot. I use my ZT far more than the belly mower on the 1025R or my 60 inch trail mower within the confines of the compound fence.

About The Author

Gone fishin'

Gone fishin'

I'm a dad, husband, Army vet, believer, and a die-hard, life-long Vikings fan from the great state of North Dakota. I've been a Viking fan dating back to 1980, I've been covering the Vikings for nearly a decade, and I founded Skoloholics in 2022. I work in real estate and property management, I love spending time with family, working in the yard, doing anything in the outdoors, and as you can tell from my username, I love fishing. SKOL!!!!!!!!!!

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