tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89900490849699433692024-03-05T10:36:28.531-06:00Viking NationA place for a die hard Viking fan to talk some football.Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.comBlogger464125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-76469966055231448822023-11-16T09:50:00.008-06:002023-11-16T09:50:57.543-06:00Dobbs Is Magic I am just surprised how the Vikings are playing right now with Joshua Dobbs as the QB. I thought that the season was over after Kirk Cousins went down with an Achilles injury. The Vikings traded with AZ and got Dobbs for basically nothing. It has been a nice surprise how welcome Dobbs and the team as whole is currently playing. I would have thought you were nuts if you would have told Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-31630325507193716202021-10-05T20:18:00.002-05:002021-10-05T20:18:30.284-05:00Rough StartYa....the Vikings are having a rough start to the season thus far. I know that it was going to be a tough first 4 games, but I was not expecting to lose like this out of the gate. The lost with an OT fumble the set up the Bengals to win it. The following week lost the Cardinals in a botched 37 yard FG that would have won the game for the Vikes. In Week 3 the Vikes were grooving vs the Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-46482102206813925062021-09-18T21:47:00.004-05:002021-09-18T21:47:48.243-05:00Blowing off the Cobwebs I know that it has been quite a while since a posted over here. I will give it a whirl again. Social Media pages and such just isn't my thing. I am not about LOOK AT ME....I AM OVER HERE.I plan on give Viking related content and pregame and post game as well but not limited to news about the team. Sure hope you enjoy the ride..SKOLClinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-45064218731386232942011-01-28T09:50:00.000-06:002011-01-28T09:50:53.475-06:00New OpportunityThis will be my last post over here at Viking Nation. I would like to thank all my loyal readers that have continued to stop by over the years. This past week a fellow Viking blogger proposed an opportunity to be a write on his site: The Viking Ship.His site is one of the top Viking blogs out there right now. I could not pass on a good thing.
So I am taking my talents elsewhere on the web. ThisClinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-23400800732463963052011-01-26T08:06:00.000-06:002011-01-26T08:06:53.612-06:00Packers SuckI was looking on a facebook group that I am a member of, Packers SuckI saw this video. The video should how Packer fans are made it is HILARIOUS. If you want a good laugh that a look at the video above, well as long as you are not a Packer fan. I hope that everyone enjoys.Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1642080501285338552011-01-25T10:16:00.000-06:002011-01-25T10:16:44.140-06:00Does Vegas Control FootballI have been a fan on the NFL for past 15 years and change. The question is does the people in Vegas have a say whom they would prefer to have in the Super bowl? Now that is an interesting question. In this years Super Bowl will be featuring the two most storied franchises in NFL history, the Green bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The NFL knows that the Super Bowl is one of the Prime Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-60111769635283485082011-01-21T21:59:00.000-06:002011-01-21T21:59:43.876-06:00New FacesIt was obvious that Leslie Frazier did not like the coaches that were left on the post Chilly era. There were some changes that he felt were we needed here is a look at the new faces that will be on the side line.
Bill Musgrave – Offensive Coordinator
Fred Pagac – Defensive Coordinator
Mike Priefer – Special Teams Coordinator
Mike Singletary – Special Assistant to the Head Coach/Linebackers Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-72883145629490232462011-01-19T09:15:00.000-06:002011-01-19T09:15:36.609-06:00The Torment Lives OnAs everyone should know by now the Green Bay Packers are moving on the NFL Championship game after beating the F out of the Falcons Saturday Night.The game was torture to watch the Packers were victorious by a score of 48-21.
The Mouser Rodgers picked apart the Falcons pass defense for most of the game throwing for 366 yards and 3 TD and 1 rushing. The other thing that amazed me in that game heClinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-69198567982345133002011-01-15T22:20:00.000-06:002011-01-15T22:20:47.846-06:00Viking Fans Coming Together I want to make sure that everybody sees this. If you're in the Davenport area, or can spare a little bit once something is set up, please do so. Also, you can RSVP for this event on Facebook by clicking here.
SKOL and hello to you all. It was a tough season for us and now that it's over it doesn't mean that we have to stop being the greatest fans in the world for the next 7 months until Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8300395653532388182011-01-12T10:24:00.001-06:002011-01-12T10:24:26.600-06:00Sure Does SuckImage by Getty Images via @daylife
As I have stated in the past, I live smack dab in the middle of Packer country. So all flipping week, I get the "privilege" of listening to the Packer fans. Just like all season listening to "Oh, look at how our team is doing with all the injuries."
With the Packer set to play Atlanta, I am just HOPING that the Falcons just destroy the Packers all game long. Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-49818330498326574392011-01-11T10:07:00.000-06:002011-01-11T10:07:25.606-06:00Fairley Getting Some AttentionIt was evident with the way that Nick Fairley last night on the big stage made the aguement of being selected by the Panthers.. He lived up to his reputation as a game-changer for better, with three tackles for loss, including a sack -- and for worse, when he got a 15-yard penalty for shoving James' face into the turf after the whistle.
He displayed the way that he can Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-40383769886217542562011-01-09T23:34:00.000-06:002011-01-09T23:34:51.170-06:00Jenkins and Blackmon NOT DeclaringAfter Andrew Luck decided to stay in school another year. Now two more 1st rounders decided not to opt out of their senior season. Two big name prospects appear to be leaning towards staying in college. There’s a lot of speculation coming out of Oklahoma State that receiver Justin Blackmon won’t turn pro. Today Florida cornerback Janoris Jenkins.
I would say that either player is ranked about Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-12509642563460108262011-01-06T22:36:00.000-06:002011-01-06T22:36:04.076-06:00Frazier Shaking Things UpLess than a week on the job and Leslie Frazier is already giving some coaches their walking papers to the unemployment line. To make it in the NFL as a Head Coach, you have to be rid yourself of the weakest link(s). This season was mostly on offense.Here are some of the coaches that Frazier has identified as no worth to being part of the 2011 Vikings.
QB Coach Kevin Rogers, Offensive Line Coach Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-22723611781483963472011-01-05T09:54:00.000-06:002011-01-05T09:54:56.210-06:00Viking Teams Needs as of Right NowDuring this offseason the Vikings have 3 key areas that they will need to work on.
QB
OLB
DE
With a new head coach in Leslie Frazier for the Vikings, it will be interesting to see if he can actually get a QB that is not 60 years old. It is likely that the Vikes that T-Jack will not be together next season. So T-Jack will be backup up somebody else in the 2011 season.
As for the OLB and DE, the Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-60738972872444361672011-01-02T22:54:00.000-06:002011-01-02T22:54:47.745-06:00Season is FinishedIt was a fitting finish for the 2010 Minnesota Vikings to lose of the Lions 20-13-one of the worse teams in the NFL for quite a while. A 6-10 record was the Lions best finish since 1995, I just cannot believe that stat.
I for one am thrilled that the regular season FINALLY came to a close. This season was troublesome from the start--when the posse went to BEG Brett Favre back for another run forClinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-55324598728758350052010-12-31T23:15:00.000-06:002010-12-31T23:15:00.844-06:00Happy New Years WeekThere have been so many questions that will remain unanswered for the 2010 Vikings going into Week 17. What happened to the team that was 1 pass from going to the Super Bowl a season ago? I think that is the main question right there.
The game that the Vikes play this week will be interesting to say the LEAST. The loser of the game will the cellar dweller of the NFC North this season.If the Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-20763251233137918852010-12-31T11:02:00.001-06:002010-12-31T22:31:18.976-06:00New Years WeekI just cannot believe that this the last Week of the regular season. I sure does make me sad. This week does have other implications, nothing to do with the playoffs. The loser of the game this week will be the cellar team of the NFC North. Who would have thought that the Vikes go from 1 pass to make the Super Bowl to potentially finishing last in the division.
The questions going into the game:Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-27419686462446760962010-12-29T09:49:00.000-06:002010-12-29T09:49:57.960-06:00Vikings Win At Philly 24-14The Viking sure did shock me last night with the 24-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. I sure was not looking forward to watching the game.The way the Eagles have played all season with Micheal Vick under center. As a Viking fan this sure was a great game to watch from start to finish. This was the best win if the season over a quality opponent.
The defense
The way that the Viking Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8335432091511865322010-12-26T23:52:00.002-06:002010-12-28T09:35:21.394-06:00Sunday Night Game was PostponedI still cannot believe that the NFL postponed the game until Tuesday Night. What is this league coming to now. The NFL moved the Minnesota Vikings-Philadelphia Eagles game from Sunday night to Tuesday night because of an expected blizzard that could dump up to 20 inches snow on Philadelphia
Whatever happened NFL players braving the elements. i guess all that went out the window when they Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-85056427255769986522010-12-23T21:20:00.000-06:002010-12-23T21:20:40.870-06:00Merry Xmas WeekHello Everyone. I hope that you have some grand plans for this holiday season.
Vikes-Eagles
This is a game that I have NOT been looking foward to all season long. Now it it upon us and what can we do and just hope that the Vikes can make this game a competitive one.The Eagles offense has it all: a mobile QB in Micheal Vick, a big play reciever in DeSean Jackson and a good RB in McCoy. Now talk Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-59229806122691225522010-12-22T23:11:00.000-06:002010-12-22T23:11:13.898-06:00Rhett Who???Image by Getty Images via @daylife
You that your team is struggling when it seems like that your team in changing QBs as often as most people change their underwear. The Vikes have signed a new QB off the Giants practice squad, Rhett Bomar.
There is no much to say about his NFL career so far at least, He was drafted by the Giants in 2009 in the 5th round. He has been on the practice squad sinceClinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-83519539663262225112010-12-21T09:42:00.000-06:002010-12-21T09:42:29.024-06:00Seeing The End of the TunnelI never thought that I would say this, but I will be glad to see the 2010 season some to a close. With what happened to the Vikings last night was atrocious. The Vikes defense make the Bear offense look like the NE Patriots losing 40-14 on Monday Night Football. I guess at least the Packers are not going to be hoisting the NFC North Championship again this season.
Favre started then was knocked Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-28785104111022823372010-12-17T10:01:00.000-06:002010-12-17T10:01:17.718-06:00Week Of CrazinessThis week as a Viking fan has been a roller coaster ride to say the very least. The beginning of the week, the Vikes were still trying to play in the Metrodome for the game on Monday. After surveying the damage, it was going to HIGHLY unlikely that was going to happen. Then the NFL and the Vikes decided to try to get TCF Stadium(Home of the Gophers) ready for the game. With a lot of hard work it Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-26390274244164453862010-12-15T07:36:00.000-06:002010-12-15T07:36:17.780-06:00Viking Heading OutdoorsWith the status of the Metrodome in the air, with the tears in the roof. It was decided that the dome would not be ready in time for the last home game of the season. The Vikes will be hosting the Bears in the state of Minnesota at least for this "home game."
As of right now, the game is to be played at TCF Stadium the new home of University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. It is said that there Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-19144223734625766902010-12-14T09:36:00.000-06:002010-12-14T09:36:59.631-06:00Viking Collapse Against the Giants in Ford Field Giants 21 Vikes 3
As well as the Vikes played against the Giants last night it was T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E. The offense was was nothing, but troublesome to watch. The Vikes were without: two starting offensive lineman sidelined, the starting quarterback sidelined, their dynamic slot receiver and kick returner sidelined, a starting defensive end sidelined, and their top rookie sidelined.The Vikes Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16100245004017960694noreply@blogger.com0