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From Yardbarker, K Will Reichard will be an expensive player to extend once his rookie deal is over. I’d rather have that problem than having the problem of not having a kicker upon which you can’t rely to make a kick.
Demond Claiborne is excited to grow from his rural roots into his role with the Vikings, per Vikings.com. I’ll always root for the rural folks.
Ruh-roh Raggy, LB Scooby Williams did NOT sign with the Vikings due to an issue with his physical, per Sports Illustrated. This doesn’t surprise me, neither Scooby nor Shaggy do a very good job of watching their diet.
Keep up with the latest NFL schedule leaks, courtesy of The Sporting News.
Another schedule leak tracker from CBS Sports. Good grief, the NFL will resort to anything for a little attention, what a bunch of whores.
CBS Sports shares what they’ve learned from each team’s rookie minicamp.
Media Selection
I haven’t watched this one yet, but it looks interesting, it’s in my “watch later” queue.
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Dumb Wild.
Me sad.
I dont watch a lot of NHL, but i do tune in the playoffs. Colorado was the better team. Not sure if that helps with your sadness. If it does not, consider this: the Vikings are undefeated so far this year
As GOD as my witness:
Before I even checked into the game starting, I said Wild need to be up 3-0 early.
I didn’t watch the game at all.
I checked ESPN and sure enough, 3-0 Wild midway through the first.
I checked in again later. Still 3-0 Wild midway through the 2nd.
Thought to myself, Colorado wins 5-4 in OT or something.
Went to bed.
Got up to check the score.
4-3 Colorado in OT.
As GOD as my witness.
Vikings finish the season at home with da bears.
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Hump Day Slackers!
In the 2024 presidential election, Trump won approximately 85% of U.S. counties. This translates to 2,661 counties out of a total of 3,112, compared to 451 counties won by Kamala Harris. Yet Harris said it was the closest race ever, or something to that effect. When one side has to win 85% of the counties in the country to have a chance to win, it’s a little unsettling. BTW, Trump won 45 of 58 counties in California. He won in over 77% of the state, and didn’t win the state.
I have never heard what metric she was using to validate her claim.
I suspect it is because it was so ludicrous that she would be mocked endlessly for it.
Better to make a baseless claim then to over a worthless argument I guess.
Yeah I am sure you stand on real principled worries here. I am 1000% sure you actually have an issue with a politician lying about numbers and how things really were when they instead blatantly lied to make them look better huh?
Specific False Claims
Infrastructure Deception: The administration claimed that new white floor coverings on the grass created the illusion of empty space, despite similar coverings being used in 2013.
The Facts
She’s a shit turd politician that would absolutely vote Trump over her, but quit pretending you care about this while also supporting Trump who is the KING of this kind of thing.
Wasn’t his real point about a candidate having to win 85% of the counties to get elected, and this was found “unsettling.?
Politicians lieing is a ‘pole vaulting over mouse shit’ issue.
It was.
Is what I was referring to.
I kind of brushed over the unsettling part… because what’s the metric you win an election? It isn’t who wins more counties so that’s a moot point. Obviously it is just indicative of Trump won more counties that are less populace while Harris won more counties that had a higher population. So what?
It is unsettling to think such a small portion of the country controls the results of an election. 451 counties out of 3,112 and the election was close. You can basically become President campaigning in 15% of the entire country? Yeah, that bothers me some.
Let me guess.
You used your AI bot called “TDS” to get all of this data organized?
LOL
You went a LONG way to make a pointless point. Trump said it looked like a million people… you say oh but it wasn’t a million people! I state actual data, factual data, and you argue perspective and say it’s a lie, intoning my factual data is also a lie. You’re really spinning here Edge.
I hope this is true.
But it’s likely a bunch of……..
Nah…
Better than Goff? A pretty high bar.
Maybe they think Goff will be traded away.
Crybaby, no problem, Love, same.
Most people think of Murray as a guy who just runs around a lot. He’s actually a pretty good passer though. In 87 games he has a career completion percentage of 67.1 and a career passer rating of 92.2. Not bad numbers. I think with decent protection he could have a great year passing. We have a pretty impressive stable of receivers, and KOC loves the passing game. Regardless of where he ranks in the Division, I see some potential for a big year for Murray.
His running is a bonus. The defense usually employs a ‘Spy’ to keep an eye on him. But with JJ (WR) and the rest of our targets that would leave a three man rush if they were to double team anyone. It will be interesting if nothing else.
Yep, and really, the defensive front can’t just pin their ears back and come after him. They have to have a disciplined rush plan to ensure they stay in their gaps and don’t let him escape the pocket. By default that makes the pass rush a little less effective.
the best MIDGET qb in the north
Bart has the same agent and Checkdown Murray.
Certainly possible.
Video of AP/ADs Top Ten Career Plays.
Hated seeing him break off a long run in a Redskins uniform, but at least it was against Filthadelpia.
One one of them was actually a pass play.
Almost 10m long.
https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/looking-back-adrian-petersons-top-135904416.html
Copilot AI got a little sassy with me this morning when I asked it this question.
I hit the golf ball about 235 yards with a Driver, I used to hit it about 280. What kind of golf balls should I purchase? Does it make sense for me to keep using ProV1s now that I have lost so much distance?
Copilot:
Roasted!
Laughing… now that’s funny NoDak.
All depends on how you want to “score.” I’ve lost distance with age and switched from Prov1 to prov1x. Doubt it really made i yard of difference.
Think you can go to a more solid, harder ball and gain some distance. The tradeoff is the distance comes at the expense of holding greens and the short game,
An alternative way to gain some distance back, play a driver with more loft and a softer shaft -as soft as you can still control.
I stopped chasing distance a long time ago. I enjoy the feel of a good shot. Hitting the ball solidly is my goal.
I’m a complete schizio as a golfer.
If you watched me hit driver and fairways, you’d think this guy is about a 5 handicapper.
But if you watched me hit irons, you’d say this guy can’t break a 100.
And then around the greens and putting, maybe a scratch.
So, I can score pretty well, but hitting quality shots into greens is just not in the cards.
So you’re a normal guy on the course. Some things you do well, other things you don’t. Think we were talking about 9 woods and 11 woods the other day, and some folks said they couldn’t hit their 6 or 7 irons well. I could never hit anything above a 6 iron decently. I went to a hybrid and then eventually added a 7 wood, and my game got much better. Took my 5 iron out and added a gap wedge. Game got even better. A man’s got to know his limitations.
Think I’m worse than normal.
Put me 160 – 175 and I can hit a green maybe 75% of time. But put me 120 -130 and I can probably only hit the green 10% of the time. That’s just crazy.
Soon as I can find the right hybrids, my 7 and 8 irons are gone.
Even the pros have distances they are uncomfortable with. I’m sure you know that. But finding a solution is the right thing to do. If you find an 11 wood that really feels good to you, go for it. As I said the other day, my 9 wood swings so sweetly. I feel really comfortable with it, and I only hit it twice so far.
Having things solid has become more and more important as I’ve aged.
Laughing… I can relate.
Lol.
Changed my driver loft from 12 to 10 degrees, and now I hit further as long as I am in the fairway. Ball does not carry as far, with a lower trajectory, but man, I hit a few that rolled to 260 + on Sunday. That is normally my “late August” distance.
I wish I could get 220 out of my driver.
225-230 is my normal for spring. I get a bit more distance after it warms up and I get used to swinging the club. 250+ was the end of last season.
I am losing a few yards each summer though. Age is a thing.
Age is a thing for sure. Look on the bright side though. As you lose distance over the years, your wedge game gets better and better.
I was hoping for NO international games but this one should be the best for the team as far as travel time, and no time difference, and it takes away an away game. Filed is gonna suck and someone will probably get shot but…yeah.
Now that the Vikings are headed to Mexico, someone needs to come up with a Lutefisk & Lefse taco, mixed with Mexican seasoning……
A new classic Norwegian/Mexican menu.
gross, out of all the international games, mexico city is the…..grossest…
at least they get to stay in central time!
Funny how some teams (Packers) never opt for, or are required to play, international games. Seems like a nice advantage to keep all your home games always.
I honestly think the Wilfs like the international games for some reason.
Not me. Although Europe games are fine since I can watch more football those days.
Yeah, I know at this point they are opting to do these international games for more exposure/money most likely. But still, you’d think the NFL would want to increase their exposure to other teams and also keep things “fair” by making teams go a fairly equal amount.
I posted yesterday that SF was the closest Vikings game to me this year. Scratch that.
And I am even less likely/inclined to go to Mexico City than I am/was to Frisco.
Similar crime rate
I hope the team brings their own water…..
Is Mexico City really that much different than Minneapolis???
Just the color of the victims are swapped.
RIP to Donald Gibb
This guy…
RIP
I remember reading Nick Offerman’s book and he was doing readings for commercials and he saw Donald Gibb at the same reading (this was when Nick was nobody, trying to get into the business) and he was just blown away that a guy like Gibb is there for the same low level gig. Kind of an eye opener of how hard that industry is and how fleeting any success is.
One, who is Nick Offerman?
Two what would he right a book about??
Three, why would you read such a book???
I think that’s the guy from better call Saul
Who is Saul?
What? Nick Offerman played Ron Swanson in Parks and Rec. Seriously one of the greatest TV show characters of all time.
Seriously give this a watch, I think many of you would enjoy his character quite a bit.
Many on here WISH THEY COULD BE JUST LIKE RON!
Have never seen the show.
But at least now I have a face to go with the name.
Still begs the question why would his book be worth reading??
Because I love the character and hearing some interviews with Nick Offerman I found him a good story teller and entertaining. The book was enjoyable.
Never watched more than a few episodes of that show, but yeah, Ron Swanson is an awesome character
GM!
FTP!
SKOL!
Happy Hump Day!
Mornin Surly, got any Kirk Cousins news?
j/k
Kirk still sucks
Laughing… thanks Surly! Knew you’d come through!!!
FTP Auto Rec.
Hump Day & FTP auto rec 🐫
Too fat.
Vikings going to Mexico to play the 49ers
At least we are not flying to the west coast on a short week…
Don’t like the international games, especially the Mexico one.
That said, I will admit two things:
Don’t like the International games… just me…
$$$$
Don’t drink the water