<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369</id><updated>2011-11-27T19:01:41.529-06:00</updated><category term='Chester Taylor'/><category term='NFL bogus'/><category term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category term='NFL Draft'/><category term='cuts'/><category term='Asher Allen'/><category term='news'/><category term='I am back'/><category term='Lito Sheppard'/><category term='Main'/><category term='Fantasy Football'/><category term='Rookies'/><category term='thanksgiving'/><category term='Sean Taylor'/><category term='coaching changes'/><category term='predictions'/><category term='Thoughts'/><category term='Benny Sapp'/><category term='Miami Dolphins'/><category term='linebackers'/><category term='Opinions'/><category term='MNF'/><category term='player actions'/><category term='Matt Cassel'/><category term='Antonio Cromartie'/><category term='Gus Frerotte'/><category term='Davenport  Iowa'/><category term='Williams Wall Suspended'/><category term='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><category term='Chilly'/><category term='Migraine'/><category term='Denver Broncos'/><category term='pregame'/><category term='All-Pro Team'/><category term='Guest Post'/><category term='History'/><category term='postponed'/><category term='2008 Draft'/><category term='Fundraiser'/><category term='Rhett Bomar'/><category term='tweet duel'/><category term='Free Agency'/><category term='draft prospect thoughts'/><category term='Prime Time'/><category term='trade'/><category term='ESPN'/><category term='Recievers'/><category term='Randy Moss'/><category term='schedule'/><category term='Darren Sharper'/><category term='Greg Camarillo'/><category term='Williams Wall'/><category term='Naufahu Tahi'/><category term='Hall of Fame'/><category term='Toby Gerhart'/><category term='trade talks'/><category term='Pro Bowl'/><category term='2008 schedule'/><category term='Madieu Williams'/><category term='Albert Haynesworth'/><category term='Dez Bryant'/><category term='LaRon Landy'/><category term='Peter King'/><category term='53 Man Roster'/><category term='NFC Championship Game'/><category term='2008 Pro Bowl'/><category term='position outlook'/><category term='college football'/><category term='software'/><category term='Sidney Rice'/><category term='Chester Pitts'/><category term='Zygi Wilf'/><category term='signing'/><category term='Philadelphia Eagles'/><category term='NFL'/><category term='Picks'/><category term='QB'/><category term='training camp'/><category term='blogging'/><category term='Erasmus James'/><category term='Player of the Week'/><category term='technology'/><category term='Tarvaris Jackson'/><category term='Minnesota Timberwolves'/><category term='Adrian Peterson'/><category term='Gregg Willaims'/><category term='Game Notes'/><category term='contracts'/><category term='kickoff'/><category term='the Comish'/><category term='Ray Edwards'/><category term='leukemia'/><category term='Leslie Frazier'/><category term='NY Jets'/><category term='Dontarrious Thomas'/><category term='Vick'/><category term='OTA'/><category term='Percy Harvin'/><category term='non-Viking News'/><category term='Kenechi Udeze'/><category term='Drama'/><category term='preseason'/><category term='joe webb'/><category term='calf roping'/><category term='Bill'/><category term='pirate dog'/><category term='Monday Night Football'/><category term='current news'/><category term='Alabama'/><category term='stadium'/><category term='Jared Allen'/><category term='Damn Packers'/><category term='offseason'/><category term='Starting lineup'/><category term='Pat Williams'/><category term='Super Bowl'/><category term='rumors'/><category term='Steve Mariucci'/><category term='Cedric Griffin'/><category term='draft prospects'/><category term='Links'/><category term='Tennesse Titans'/><category term='minicamp'/><category term='QB of the future'/><category term='NFL Rule changes'/><category term='playoff hopes'/><category term='2007 Pro Bowl'/><category term='snowstorm'/><category term='John Randle'/><category term='birthday'/><category term='Brad Childress'/><category term='Packers'/><category term='law'/><category term='Packer fans Suck'/><category term='Super Bowl thoughts'/><category term='Brett Favre'/><category term='Javon Walker'/><category term='WR help'/><category term='offensive line'/><category term='Chris Cook'/><category term='Artis Hicks'/><category term='Gregg Williams'/><category term='postseason'/><category term='T.J. Houshmandzadeh'/><category term='Tyrell Johnson'/><category term='Sage Rosenfels'/><category term='Team Needs'/><category term='Darrelle Revis'/><category term='Robert Griffith'/><category term='Favre Watch'/><category term='killing time'/><category term='Off the Field'/><category term='Randall MeDaniel'/><category term='Nick Saban'/><category term='playoffs'/><category term='Rant'/><category term='Kelley Washington'/><category term='TCF Bank Stadium'/><category term='regular season'/><category term='questions'/><title type='text'>Viking Nation</title><subtitle type='html'>A place for a die hard Viking fan to talk some football.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>461</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4506421873138623294</id><published>2011-01-28T09:50:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-28T09:50:53.475-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='History'/><title type='text'>New Opportunity</title><summary type='text'>This 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. This</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4506421873138623294/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4506421873138623294' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4506421873138623294'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4506421873138623294'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-opportunity.html' title='New Opportunity'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2340080073246396305</id><published>2011-01-26T08:06:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-26T08:06:53.612-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Packers Suck</title><summary type='text'>I 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.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2340080073246396305/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2340080073246396305' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2340080073246396305'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2340080073246396305'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/packers-suck.html' title='Packers Suck'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://img.youtube.com/vi/CkwjPkyS92E/default.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-164208050128533855</id><published>2011-01-25T10:16:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-25T10:16:44.140-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Super Bowl thoughts'/><title type='text'>Does Vegas Control Football</title><summary type='text'>I 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/164208050128533855/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=164208050128533855' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/164208050128533855'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/164208050128533855'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/does-vegas-control-football.html' title='Does Vegas Control Football'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6011176963528348508</id><published>2011-01-21T21:59:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-21T21:59:43.876-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coaching changes'/><title type='text'>New Faces</title><summary type='text'>It 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6011176963528348508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6011176963528348508' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6011176963528348508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6011176963528348508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-faces.html' title='New Faces'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-7288314562949023246</id><published>2011-01-19T09:15:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-19T09:15:36.609-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='playoffs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Damn Packers'/><title type='text'>The  Torment Lives On</title><summary type='text'>As 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 he</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/7288314562949023246/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=7288314562949023246' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7288314562949023246'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7288314562949023246'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/torment-lives-on.html' title='The  Torment Lives On'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6919856798234513300</id><published>2011-01-15T22:20:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-15T22:20:47.846-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fundraiser'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Davenport  Iowa'/><title type='text'>Viking Fans Coming Together</title><summary type='text'> 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6919856798234513300/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6919856798234513300' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6919856798234513300'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6919856798234513300'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/viking-fans-coming-together.html' title='Viking Fans Coming Together'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-830039565353238818</id><published>2011-01-12T10:24:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-12T10:24:26.600-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Packer fans Suck'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rant'/><title type='text'>Sure Does Suck</title><summary type='text'>Image 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. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/830039565353238818/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=830039565353238818' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/830039565353238818'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/830039565353238818'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/sure-does-suck.html' title='Sure Does Suck'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4981833049832657439</id><published>2011-01-11T10:07:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T10:07:25.606-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='draft prospect thoughts'/><title type='text'>Fairley Getting Some Attention</title><summary type='text'>It 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4981833049832657439/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4981833049832657439' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4981833049832657439'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4981833049832657439'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/fairley-getting-some-attention.html' title='Fairley Getting Some Attention'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4038376988621754256</id><published>2011-01-09T23:34:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-09T23:34:51.170-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='draft prospects'/><title type='text'>Jenkins and Blackmon NOT Declaring</title><summary type='text'>After 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4038376988621754256/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4038376988621754256' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4038376988621754256'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4038376988621754256'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/jenkins-and-blackmon-not-declaring.html' title='Jenkins and Blackmon NOT Declaring'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1250964256346010826</id><published>2011-01-06T22:36:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-06T22:36:04.076-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Leslie Frazier'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coaching changes'/><title type='text'>Frazier Shaking Things Up</title><summary type='text'>Less 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1250964256346010826/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1250964256346010826' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1250964256346010826'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1250964256346010826'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/frazier-shaking-things-up.html' title='Frazier Shaking Things Up'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2272361178148396347</id><published>2011-01-05T09:54:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-05T09:54:56.210-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Team Needs'/><title type='text'>Viking Teams Needs as of Right Now</title><summary type='text'>During 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2272361178148396347/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2272361178148396347' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2272361178148396347'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2272361178148396347'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/viking-teams-needs-as-of-right-now.html' title='Viking Teams Needs as of Right Now'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6073897287244436167</id><published>2011-01-02T22:54:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-02T22:54:47.745-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='offseason'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Season is Finished</title><summary type='text'>It 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 for</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6073897287244436167/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6073897287244436167' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6073897287244436167'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6073897287244436167'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2011/01/season-is-finished.html' title='Season is Finished'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5532459872875835005</id><published>2010-12-31T23:15:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-31T23:15:00.844-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pregame'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Happy New Years Week</title><summary type='text'>There 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5532459872875835005/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5532459872875835005' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5532459872875835005'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5532459872875835005'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-new-years-week.html' title='Happy New Years Week'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2076325123313791885</id><published>2010-12-31T11:02:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-31T22:31:18.976-06:00</updated><title type='text'>New Years Week</title><summary type='text'>I 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:</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2076325123313791885/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2076325123313791885' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2076325123313791885'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2076325123313791885'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-years-week.html' title='New Years Week'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2741968646244676096</id><published>2010-12-29T09:49:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-29T09:49:57.960-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Vikings Win At Philly 24-14</title><summary type='text'>The 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 defense </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2741968646244676096/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2741968646244676096' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2741968646244676096'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2741968646244676096'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/vikings-win-at-philly-24-14.html' title='Vikings Win At Philly 24-14'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TRtYJPVB1aI/AAAAAAAABYU/hqymz-Zxw_Q/s72-c/winf.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-833543209151186532</id><published>2010-12-26T23:52:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-28T09:35:21.394-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='postponed'/><title type='text'>Sunday Night Game was Postponed</title><summary type='text'>I 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/833543209151186532/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=833543209151186532' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/833543209151186532'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/833543209151186532'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/sundat-night-game-was-postponed.html' title='Sunday Night Game was Postponed'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8505642725576998652</id><published>2010-12-23T21:20:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-23T21:20:40.870-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pregame'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Philadelphia Eagles'/><title type='text'>Merry Xmas Week</title><summary type='text'>Hello 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8505642725576998652/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8505642725576998652' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8505642725576998652'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8505642725576998652'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/merry-xmas-week.html' title='Merry Xmas Week'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5922980612269122552</id><published>2010-12-22T23:11:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-22T23:11:13.898-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rhett Bomar'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Rhett Who???</title><summary type='text'>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 since</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5922980612269122552/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5922980612269122552' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5922980612269122552'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5922980612269122552'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/rhett-who.html' title='Rhett Who???'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8351953966326222511</id><published>2010-12-21T09:42:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-21T09:42:29.024-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Monday Night Football'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Seeing The End of the Tunnel</title><summary type='text'>I 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8351953966326222511/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8351953966326222511' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8351953966326222511'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8351953966326222511'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/seeing-end-of-tunnel.html' title='Seeing The End of the Tunnel'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2878510411102282337</id><published>2010-12-17T10:01:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-17T10:01:17.718-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pregame'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Week Of Craziness</title><summary type='text'>This 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2878510411102282337/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2878510411102282337' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2878510411102282337'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2878510411102282337'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/week-of-craziness.html' title='Week Of Craziness'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2639027424416445386</id><published>2010-12-15T07:36:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-15T07:36:17.780-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='TCF Bank Stadium'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Viking Heading Outdoors</title><summary type='text'>With 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 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2639027424416445386/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2639027424416445386' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2639027424416445386'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2639027424416445386'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/viking-heading-outdoors.html' title='Viking Heading Outdoors'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TQjB1fNa0QI/AAAAAAAABXs/ojVhhNickpk/s72-c/tcf_stadium.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1914422373462576690</id><published>2010-12-14T09:36:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-14T09:36:59.631-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Viking Collapse Against the Giants in Ford Field</title><summary type='text'> 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 are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1914422373462576690/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1914422373462576690' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1914422373462576690'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1914422373462576690'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/viking-collapse-against-giants-in-ford.html' title='Viking Collapse Against the Giants in Ford Field'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4062356393463438520</id><published>2010-12-12T16:18:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-12T16:18:36.510-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Metrodome Roof Has Collapsed</title><summary type='text'>I guess this goes to show you that you need to shove off the roof if you get 15 inches of snow in a day. With this now the game between the Vikes and the Giants will now take place at Ford Field at 6 PM CT. If the Giants would have taken their cold weather gear with on the trip, then game may have taken place today. It will be a different sort og game tomorrow. I wonder how much purple and gold </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4062356393463438520/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4062356393463438520' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4062356393463438520'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4062356393463438520'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/metrodome-roof-has-collapsed.html' title='Metrodome Roof Has Collapsed'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://img.youtube.com/vi/nPQg4fkJPlQ/default.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5160435478209361105</id><published>2010-12-11T23:46:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-11T23:46:26.319-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='snowstorm'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kickoff'/><title type='text'>Giants-Vikes Moved Due To Snow</title><summary type='text'>Earlier this afternoon, Vikings fans found out that the Giants were unable to land the plane in Minnesota due o the snowstorms that they were getting hit with all day. Well the Giants thought that  leaving 3.5 hours early was plenty of time. Well not so much. There is a reason why there are stay in Kansas City tonight and NOT Minnesota. 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This week is different, the Vikes will be playing against the Giants a team that was hot in the beginning of the season and has cooled off. This Giants team is starting the resemble a little bit of what happened to the Giants last season. 

If the Vikes do win this week this would be a big help for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5014161620130195821/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5014161620130195821' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5014161620130195821'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5014161620130195821'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/vikes-giants-pregame-thoughts.html' title='Vikes-Giants Pregame Thoughts'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3033650586218058325</id><published>2010-12-06T10:20:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-06T10:20:58.369-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Vikes Grades vs the Bills</title><summary type='text'>Vikings 38 Bills 14

Overall: B+
Coming into the game, I thought that the Vikes would have more trouble with the Bills. The Vikings lead 31-7 at half time was highly unexpected. Brett Favre went down in the first series of the game and Tarvais Jackson did a decent job taking his place. Peterson ripped through the Bills defense for much of the game.The Vikes running game is what won it for the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3033650586218058325/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3033650586218058325' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3033650586218058325'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3033650586218058325'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/vikes-grades-vs-bills.html' title='Vikes Grades vs the Bills'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TP0E9suQG_I/AAAAAAAABXo/CsW9BDlVY5I/s72-c/ap.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3839669398649927120</id><published>2010-12-03T10:10:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-03T10:10:17.860-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pregame'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><title type='text'>Vikes-Bills Pregame Thoughts</title><summary type='text'>The Bills and the Vikes have been going through disappointment this season. Both squad have been losing some close games this season.  I know we have a different head coach for the remainder of the season. It sure does not make me feel any better about this game.

The Bills offense is pretty balanced with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their QB and Fred Jackson at the RB. Fitzpatrick averages nearly 250 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3839669398649927120/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3839669398649927120' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3839669398649927120'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3839669398649927120'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/12/vikes-bills-pregame-thoughts.html' title='Vikes-Bills Pregame Thoughts'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4566255132521071096</id><published>2010-11-28T22:23:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-28T22:23:43.718-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Leslie Frazier'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Toby Gerhart'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Toby Leads To Vikes</title><summary type='text'>Vikings 17 Redskins 13 
This was Leslie Frazier's first game as the interim head coach of the Vikes. I know that it it only one game, but the team sure did respond to Frazier being the HC now. It is going to be interesting to see if the team can continue this march. 

On Sunday, the Vikes accomplished something that they have not been able to do in 9 games...that is win a game on the ROAD. I just</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4566255132521071096/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4566255132521071096' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4566255132521071096'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4566255132521071096'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/toby-leads-to-vikes.html' title='Toby Leads To Vikes'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TPMm0xHc44I/AAAAAAAABXc/jFnoKyXlp5M/s72-c/tg.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2405800746908491342</id><published>2010-11-24T22:25:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-24T22:25:20.169-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='thanksgiving'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chilly'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Leslie Frazier'/><title type='text'>What To Be Thankful For</title><summary type='text'>Image by Getty Images via @daylife
With Thanksgiving coming up in less 2 hours away. It is not a holiday filled with stress, decorating and presents. It is a holiday to be thankful for so many different things.From a Vikings fan I am thankful that the Ziggy Wilf had come to his senses after a humiliating loss to the Vikes rival Green bay Packers. The team cut the ties of head coach Brad Childress</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2405800746908491342/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2405800746908491342' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2405800746908491342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2405800746908491342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-to-be-thankful-for.html' title='What To Be Thankful For'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-7552009923836805329</id><published>2010-11-23T09:30:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-23T09:34:06.388-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brad Childress'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coaching changes'/><title type='text'>Chilly Firing and More</title><summary type='text'>Every fan thought that the owner waited two weeks to long to fire Brad Childress.The reason he was still with the team this season was the magical year that Brett Favre and the offense had last season.Chilly received a 3 year contract extension last season.

Chilly lost the locker room due to the fact that he was unable to keep the respect of his players. I really do not think the fans gave </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/7552009923836805329/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=7552009923836805329' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7552009923836805329'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7552009923836805329'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/chilly-firing-and-more.html' title='Chilly Firing and More'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5388329374182509076</id><published>2010-11-22T20:00:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-22T20:09:06.406-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thoughts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Down In The Dumps</title><summary type='text'>After the game yesterday, the Vikes got dominated on their own turf against the Packers in a 31-3 loss. The Vikes are looking worse and worse in each week this season. This was the game that the Vikes as a team had finally hit rock bottom. The Vikes were dominated from the 2nd quarter until the final seconds in the 4th quarter.

The defense had no answers for the pass and that is all the packer </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5388329374182509076/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5388329374182509076' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5388329374182509076'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5388329374182509076'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/down-in-dumps_22.html' title='Down In The Dumps'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-7850116076480242826</id><published>2010-11-20T07:48:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-20T07:51:12.639-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Favre's Final Hurrah</title><summary type='text'>Image via Wikipedia
With the Vikings and Green Bay Packers are going to be facing off for the final time in the regular season tomorrow. In order for the Packers to keep pace with the Bears they need to win this Sunday, because the Monster of the Midway won on Thursday Night Football 16-0.  

With all the pressure on the Packers this weekend and the Vikings season going to down the tubes(</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/7850116076480242826/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=7850116076480242826' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7850116076480242826'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7850116076480242826'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/favres-final-hurrah.html' title='Favre&apos;s Final Hurrah'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-7432982375134853172</id><published>2010-11-17T09:48:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-17T09:48:23.350-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='contracts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sidney Rice'/><title type='text'>Rice May Sit Out 2010</title><summary type='text'> 

With the chances of the Vikings to making the playoffs barely even flickering. The offense is NOTHING close to what they were last season. Sidney Rice was lighting it up last season with all the Favre bombs down the field.


Before the start of the 2010 season, the news came that Rice would be getting hip surgery on a hip that he injured in the NFC Championship game. After this news so many </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/7432982375134853172/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=7432982375134853172' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7432982375134853172'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7432982375134853172'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/rice-may-sit-out-2010.html' title='Rice May Sit Out 2010'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-448731353855340561</id><published>2010-11-15T10:00:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-15T10:00:12.839-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Down In The Dumps</title><summary type='text'>I am with Grant's Tomb after the 27-13 loss to the Bears yesterday. The Vikings as a team look pathetic and undisciplined in yesterdays game. The lone spark on offense Harvin 53 yard TD pass from Favre. Besides that play it look like a "Chinese Fire drill."



After 5 years under Chilly the Vikes have been consistent in something at least the inability to win road game.Chilly is 14-23 on the road</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/448731353855340561/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=448731353855340561' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/448731353855340561'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/448731353855340561'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/down-in-dumps.html' title='Down In The Dumps'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-962977709230333860</id><published>2010-11-13T22:35:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-13T22:35:57.753-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Picks'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Main'/><title type='text'>Vikes-Bears Ready For War</title><summary type='text'>Can the Vikes accomplish two things  they have yet to do all season? Win on the road and win two games in a row. It sure will be interesting to see if the Vikes are able to accomplish this feat tomorrow.



The Vikes will try to win at Soldier Field tomorrow against the Bears. As any Viking fan would know that this place has been nothing, but difficult to be victorious at for the last 10 years. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/962977709230333860/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=962977709230333860' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/962977709230333860'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/962977709230333860'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/vikes-bears-ready-for-war.html' title='Vikes-Bears Ready For War'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5578323286879281072</id><published>2010-11-09T09:46:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-09T09:46:45.861-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Percy Harvin'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brad Childress'/><title type='text'>Looks Like Chilly Is Staying This Week</title><summary type='text'>With the Vikes 27-24(OT) win over the Cards on Sunday was not much of a surprise. In this game it was much like the season has been going so far in 2010, up and down. With the heroics of Brett Favre and the receivers with 3 minutes and change left in the 4th quarter to comeback from a 14 point deficit. Favre had his more passing yards in a game for his career. His second 4oo yards passing </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5578323286879281072/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5578323286879281072' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5578323286879281072'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5578323286879281072'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/looks-like-chilly-is-staying-this-week.html' title='Looks Like Chilly Is Staying This Week'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TNlsydfaT7I/AAAAAAAABW8/7rSCKE9Q2_Q/s72-c/harvin.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3699526156208631910</id><published>2010-11-06T23:08:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-11-06T23:08:58.385-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Zygi Wilf'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Timberwolves'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brad Childress'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>If The Fans Did Not Hate Chilly Before</title><summary type='text'>As a Viking fan, it sure has been a LONG week from my perspective to say the least. As my loyal readers know that I live in the Green bay area. So you can understand where I am coming from.



If anyone has been desert on an island and even then I am sure you heard the news that the Vikings cut ties with WR Randy Moss.It was the decision on Head coach Brad Childress to do this because Moss. With </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3699526156208631910/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3699526156208631910' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3699526156208631910'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3699526156208631910'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/if-fans-did-not-hate-chilly-before.html' title='If The Fans Did Not Hate Chilly Before'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3031430002029463329</id><published>2010-11-04T21:36:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-11-13T21:57:05.710-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Lost Faith</title><summary type='text'>With Brad Childress waiving WR Randy Moss this past week was a shock to so many people.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3031430002029463329/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3031430002029463329' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3031430002029463329'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3031430002029463329'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/11/lost-faith.html' title='Lost Faith'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-662654515952064043</id><published>2010-10-13T09:18:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-13T09:18:39.589-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cedric Griffin'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>What Did We Learn Moday Night?</title><summary type='text'>The defense kept us in the entire game. It is obvious that the Vikes have a Super Bowl caliber defense. With the ACL injury to CB Cedric Griffin. It will be interesting to see who will be filling that role the best. My bet will be Sanford or Cook.

Now if the offense mainly the QB could be playing at the same level as the defense the Vikes would be in great shape. The way that Favre played in the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/662654515952064043/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=662654515952064043' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/662654515952064043'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/662654515952064043'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-did-we-learn-moday-night.html' title='What Did We Learn Moday Night?'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2586918376297770582</id><published>2010-10-08T10:05:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-08T10:05:58.792-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='MNF'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Randy Moss'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Antonio Cromartie'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Darrelle Revis'/><title type='text'>Will Moss Take Issue?</title><summary type='text'>With the arrival of Randy Moss to the Vikes this past week was all over the news. Now with this trade, the Vikes receiving corps is or should be thrilled to have someone with Moss's caliber on the teams. The Jets do not seem to be to worried about Moss this week.

I for one am not that sure if the DB that will be defending Moss should be talking so much smack.

Here is a quotes from Revis that </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2586918376297770582/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2586918376297770582' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2586918376297770582'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2586918376297770582'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/10/will-moss-take-issue.html' title='Will Moss Take Issue?'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8298802367256226908</id><published>2010-10-06T08:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-06T08:53:34.484-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Randy Moss'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Randy Moss Is Coming Home Boys!!!</title><summary type='text'>Image via Wikipedia


No we Viking fans are not dreaming it has come true. With an receiving corps that currently does not have a true deep threat in the passing game. The Vikings knew that they needed to get one in there. So a couple of weeks ago, the Vikes tried to acquired Vincent Jackson for the Chargers as that guy. Lucky, for the Vikes that class prick AJ Smith want to much that any team </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8298802367256226908/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8298802367256226908' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8298802367256226908'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8298802367256226908'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/10/randy-moss-is-coming-home-boys.html' title='Randy Moss Is Coming Home Boys!!!'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5599745587093343662</id><published>2010-10-05T08:25:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-10-05T08:25:16.577-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='NFL bogus'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Jared Allen'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='calf roping'/><title type='text'>Bye Week Blues Are Over</title><summary type='text'>Image by Getty Images via @daylife

I sure do hate bye weeks especially this early in the season. I love to watch football, but it just is not the same watching the other teams. It seems that the player did keep thier noses clean for the bye week, so that is great to hear that the Vikes had no Love Boat incidents.


Some Viking news that did happen during the bye was not that terrible.The Not Fun</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5599745587093343662/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5599745587093343662' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5599745587093343662'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5599745587093343662'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/10/bye-week-blues-are-over.html' title='Bye Week Blues Are Over'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4921196761141041343</id><published>2010-09-28T22:55:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-28T23:01:33.298-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Adrian Peterson'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Player of the Week'/><title type='text'>AD Earns An Award</title><summary type='text'>Adrian Peterson has earned his first award of the 2010 season with the performance that he had against the Lions. He earned the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Peterson's won the award based on gaining 160 yards rushing on 23 carries in a 24-10 win over the  Lions.  His two touchdowns included an 80-yard scamper.
After the way that Peterson has been running ball beg the question. Has the tide </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4921196761141041343/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4921196761141041343' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4921196761141041343'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4921196761141041343'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/09/ad-earns-award.html' title='AD Earns An Award'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TKK5-7ONkgI/AAAAAAAABWo/jiFR_JCzNhE/s72-c/pet.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5350956844551540086</id><published>2010-09-27T23:55:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-27T23:55:46.949-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='regular season'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Game Notes'/><title type='text'>Week 3: The Skol Line</title><summary type='text'>Vikings 24-Lions 10 
The Vikings were able to finally pull off a win, but I did not know it was going to take this long. I will take a W in win column that is for sure.


The offense continues to struggle in the beginning  part of the season. This game was the first victory of the season. It sure was tough to see at times.If not for AD having the games that he did. Would the Vikes be at 1-2 or 0-</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5350956844551540086/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5350956844551540086' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5350956844551540086'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5350956844551540086'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-3-skol-line.html' title='Week 3: The Skol Line'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8659240799883095128</id><published>2010-09-26T23:21:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-26T23:21:19.688-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I am back'/><title type='text'>Why I was out??</title><summary type='text'>Hello everyone--


I just want to let everyone that I am back. The reason that I have not blogged on so LONG was due to my computer being down.My wife + coffee and computer = a new keyboard for the laptop. 

I am back and will have a recap this week about the game that the Vikes played today. I just cannot believe the way the season has started out thus far. It is anything but I have envisioned </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8659240799883095128/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8659240799883095128' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8659240799883095128'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8659240799883095128'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/09/why-i-was-out.html' title='Why I was out??'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8768086728246572047</id><published>2010-09-07T12:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-07T12:16:34.868-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gregg Williams'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Who Will Strike First</title><summary type='text'>Image by Getty Images via @daylife

With the news that the Saints DC Gregg Williams' interview has been delayed. I would be shocked if Sean Peyton allows Williams to talk at all. Considering in training camp Williams said that starting will this game, he want to send a message. The message of course is the "remember me hit".


The last think that Peyton wants is that Vikes defense crippling the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8768086728246572047/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8768086728246572047' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8768086728246572047'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8768086728246572047'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/09/who-will-strike-first.html' title='Who Will Strike First'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5123424391363825519</id><published>2010-09-05T22:23:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-05T22:23:03.384-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='53 Man Roster'/><title type='text'>The Vikings 53 Man Active Roster</title><summary type='text'>Here are all the lucky ones that made it past the cuts that happened all over the NFL this past weekend. To me at least, there were no big shocks here.  Active
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                      39</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5123424391363825519/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5123424391363825519' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5123424391363825519'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5123424391363825519'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/09/vikings-53-man-active-roster.html' title='The Vikings 53 Man Active Roster'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1818676899267259478</id><published>2010-09-03T22:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-03T22:42:31.310-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sage Rosenfels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tarvaris Jackson'/><title type='text'>Sage is Traded</title><summary type='text'>Image by Getty Images via @daylife

The Minnesota Vikings sends Sage Rosenfels and  Darius  Reynaud packing to New York Giants in exchange for a draft pick for the 2011 and 2012 drafts. With this news at least Sage will be a backup QB a place where is deserves to be.

Now it looks like the Vikes have all the trust in T-Jack as their backup QB behind Favre. We can pretty much say that Webb will </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1818676899267259478/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1818676899267259478' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1818676899267259478'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1818676899267259478'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/09/sage-is-traded.html' title='Sage is Traded'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1256656427022657062</id><published>2010-08-31T22:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-31T22:46:17.093-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chris Cook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Greg Camarillo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Now Cook Is On The Shelf</title><summary type='text'>In the draft so many people have not even heard of Chris Cook. Now with the news that he will in all likelihood be missing the opener against the Saints. This is because he suffered a  torn meniscus in his right knee Saturday in the Vikings' preseason  victory over Seattle.


Cook was performing great in the preseason games. He has a nose for the ball and was tackling well, something that Vikings</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1256656427022657062/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1256656427022657062' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1256656427022657062'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1256656427022657062'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/now-cook-is-on-shelf.html' title='Now Cook Is On The Shelf'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8563579734794919242</id><published>2010-08-29T23:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-29T23:09:01.764-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='preseason'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Preseason Test</title><summary type='text'>All over the NFL, is that the third preseason game is where the starters will be playing the most of all the preseason games. I thought that the offense preformed well in their test.


I know that there will be many of whom wondering about Favre throwing 2 INTs in the game and no TDs. One of those INTs was a good play by the Seattle DB and he went the distance. Favre also seemed like that he </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8563579734794919242/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8563579734794919242' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8563579734794919242'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8563579734794919242'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/preseason-test.html' title='Preseason Test'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6051170587495099377</id><published>2010-08-28T06:57:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-28T06:57:41.024-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chris Cook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Greg Camarillo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sidney Rice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>The Corps In Question</title><summary type='text'> With the Vikings finding out earlier this week that they will be without their #1 Wide Receiver Sidney Rice for half the season. Since then the Vikes have picked up 2 brand new receivers Javon Walker and Greg Camarillo. It will be interesting to see how these guys can contribute to the tream. As of right now I have my money on Greg Camarillo. I do not think that this will have any affect on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6051170587495099377/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6051170587495099377' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6051170587495099377'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6051170587495099377'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/corps-in-question.html' title='The Corps In Question'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-7493532200915248437</id><published>2010-08-25T22:58:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-25T22:58:55.565-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Benny Sapp'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Greg Camarillo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Miami Dolphins'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Benny Sapp Is Now A Dolphin</title><summary type='text'>Image via Wikipedia

The Vikes did not wait around to long did they. After finding out that they would be without Sid Rice and issues that Harvin has had ALL offseason. The Vikes sure getting their hands on some decent receivers.


The Vikings  have acquired Greg Camarillo from the Miami Dolphins for CB Benny Sapp.   Camarillo, 6-1,  190 pounds, played college football at Stanford and was signed </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/7493532200915248437/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=7493532200915248437' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7493532200915248437'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7493532200915248437'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/benny-sapp-is-now-dolphin.html' title='Benny Sapp Is Now A Dolphin'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4508537821767835549</id><published>2010-08-24T22:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-24T22:46:45.522-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sidney Rice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Javon Walker'/><title type='text'>News Not Good For Favre</title><summary type='text'>Image via Wikipedia

The sourced today that Sidney Rice, FINALLY received hip surgery in Colorado on Monday. It looks like that he will miss half, yes you read that correctly half the season. It sure is not going that great in the reciving corps so far in the season. First, the issues with Harvin and now this.

Brett Favre sure did find a liking to Rice last season. So it looks like Favre will </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4508537821767835549/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4508537821767835549' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4508537821767835549'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4508537821767835549'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/news-not-good-for-favre.html' title='News Not Good For Favre'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3959470118261487815</id><published>2010-08-23T23:05:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-23T23:05:25.559-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='preseason'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>What We Learned in Preseason Game #2</title><summary type='text'>There were some things that we Viking fans did learn in the preseason game #2. It is so hard to cheer for your team in the preseason. I know it is football after all, but it is NOT the same as the season. We Viking fans know in the end it does not matter who wins or loses in these games.


One thing that we learned, is that the Vikes offensive line needs to learn how to block a little better. Man</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3959470118261487815/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3959470118261487815' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3959470118261487815'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3959470118261487815'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-we-learned-in-preseason-game-2.html' title='What We Learned in Preseason Game #2'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/THNC9u9SuBI/AAAAAAAABWQ/NcioRzNVR5o/s72-c/webb.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5667588152294617185</id><published>2010-08-21T23:26:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-21T23:26:40.033-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Stephen Colbert on Favre's Indecision!</title><summary type='text'> Stephen Colbert on Favre's Indecision!: "The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Brett Favre Returns to Football www.colbertnation.com   Colbert Report Full Episodes2010 Ele..."</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.bitterborderbattle.com/2010/08/stephen-colbert-on-favres-indecision.html?spref=bl' title='Stephen Colbert on Favre&apos;s Indecision!'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5667588152294617185/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5667588152294617185' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5667588152294617185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5667588152294617185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/stephen-colbert-on-favres-indecision.html' title='Stephen Colbert on Favre&apos;s Indecision!'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1960363559851641951</id><published>2010-08-20T23:01:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-20T23:01:44.861-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='preseason'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Favre To Play</title><summary type='text'>The Viking announced that the starts will play for the 1st quarter in the contest against the 49ers on Sunday Night. It looks like Favre might break a seat in this game and AD will get a carry and maybe two as well.


I would be shocked to see Harvin suit up on Sunday and Sid the Kid is expected to miss this preseason game as well. It look like Favre will be throwing it to Berrian and the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1960363559851641951/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1960363559851641951' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1960363559851641951'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1960363559851641951'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/favre-to-play.html' title='Favre To Play'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5085269649538145155</id><published>2010-08-19T23:00:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-19T23:05:29.840-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Percy Harvin'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Migraine'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Is More Going On With Harvin?</title><summary type='text'>Image via Wikipedia

I think that maybe there was a reason why Harvin dropped down the board to number 22. It must not have been his so called positive drug test at the combine. I think that it had something to do with Harvin life long struggle with migraines.


With the recent report that he collapsed at practice and was taken away with an ambulance. Harvin missed most if not all training camp </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5085269649538145155/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5085269649538145155' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5085269649538145155'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5085269649538145155'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-more-going-on-with-harvin.html' title='Is More Going On With Harvin?'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8364999766315916623</id><published>2010-08-17T21:22:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-17T21:22:00.669-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Favre Watch'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Favre Watch 2010: He Is in Minnesota</title><summary type='text'>Now take a look at what happens when I am away from the computer for a day geeez. There were so many rumors flying earlier today about Favre and Vikings.


Today, I guess Jared Allen, Ryan Longwell, and Steve Hutchinson  reportedly headed to Mississippi to talk with Brett Favre. The Vikes sent the trio to Favre's house to either  bring him back or wish him well in retirement. After a LONG talk </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8364999766315916623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8364999766315916623' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8364999766315916623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8364999766315916623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/favre-watch-2010-he-is-in-minnesota.html' title='Favre Watch 2010: He Is in Minnesota'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TGtCRvRPYGI/AAAAAAAABV8/bCrJwG3LzFs/s72-c/brett-favre-vikings.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1004869151902781927</id><published>2010-08-16T08:45:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-16T08:45:05.230-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='preseason'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>What We Learned in Preseason Game #1</title><summary type='text'>With the first preseason game now in the books. There were some lessons that we all learned throughout the game. The first is this IF Favre does not return this season Tarvaris Jackson is our guy. In the game he was treated like a Manning or a Brady in the game. T-Jack played a series or two and that was the night for him.



Speaking of Quarterbacks, Sage Rosenfels completed 23 of 34 passes for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1004869151902781927/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1004869151902781927' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1004869151902781927'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1004869151902781927'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-we-learned-in-preseason-game-1.html' title='What We Learned in Preseason Game #1'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-70983215233928899</id><published>2010-08-13T08:15:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-13T08:15:36.104-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='preseason'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>3 Thoughts Of the 1st Preseason Game</title><summary type='text'>Here we are ladies and gentlemen here we are the 1st preseason game just upon us. With the Rams and Vikes facing off against each other. In the preseason it does not matter who wins or loses, it is to see how the players you have right now fair against competition.



Some of the thoughts entering the game would be:

Is Sage going to step up and play let a vet or just get schooled by a rookie QB(</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/70983215233928899/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=70983215233928899' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/70983215233928899'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/70983215233928899'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/3-thoughts-of-1st-preseason-game.html' title='3 Thoughts Of the 1st Preseason Game'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6227806938540259392</id><published>2010-08-11T08:55:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-11T08:55:30.905-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cedric Griffin'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lito Sheppard'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Starting lineup'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Asher Allen'/><title type='text'>Lito Losing Ground</title><summary type='text'>Image by Getty Images via @daylifeIt looks like Sheppard has indeed lost a step or two in the corner back battle. The battle is between Sheppard and Asher Allen. As of right now, Allen is the starting CB on the left side. This is due to a knee injury that starting CB Cedric Griffin sustain in the NFC Championship game. 

Asher Allen is taking this first depth chart as a grain of salt. He may be </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6227806938540259392/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6227806938540259392' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6227806938540259392'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6227806938540259392'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/lito-losing-ground.html' title='Lito Losing Ground'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1718559460094231707</id><published>2010-08-09T00:04:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-09T00:09:14.468-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Hall of Fame'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='John Randle'/><title type='text'>John Randle Hall Of Fame Speech</title><summary type='text'>Hello everyone here is the video of my all time favorite Viking John Randle. He is the reason why I am a Viking fan in the first place. I loved the way that he played the game and his HIGH energy he brought to the game.

Above is his Hall of Fame induction speech, so enjoy. Well Viking fans, I hope that we can make it 3 years in a row next season with an induction of  Cris Cater(keep your fingers</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1718559460094231707/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1718559460094231707' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1718559460094231707'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1718559460094231707'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/john-randle-hall-of-fame-speech.html' title='John Randle Hall Of Fame Speech'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8455420840729379631</id><published>2010-08-06T07:02:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-06T07:02:37.246-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='NFC Championship Game'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gregg Willaims'/><title type='text'>Saints Defensive Coordinator Still Talking</title><summary type='text'>With every team well most of em at least in the NFL in training and thinking they all off a shot for a championship, it is time to get your team fired up. Well the Saints Defensive Coordinator(Captain Cheapshot) is talking already about sending a message already for the 2010 season.

I do not think ANY Viking fan will ever forget the 2009 NFC Championship game with what the Saints did to Favre. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8455420840729379631/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8455420840729379631' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8455420840729379631'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8455420840729379631'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/saints-defensive-coordinator-still.html' title='Saints Defensive Coordinator Still Talking'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TFv4sR81kkI/AAAAAAAABVQ/Y6YjZAoADuk/s72-c/cs.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2568866961606713571</id><published>2010-08-05T09:37:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-05T09:37:40.866-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Steve Mariucci'/><title type='text'>Good One Steve</title><summary type='text'>With the spectacle every training camp, involving Favre pending retirement. With what Steve Mariucci said on ESPN Chicago was a knee slapper. He says. "Fave hates the attention." I am not that sure  how many people would agree with this statement.

Of course, Favre puts off the media then he will be talked about even more. Favre always leaves a loop hole in whatever he said in "retirement talks."</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2568866961606713571/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2568866961606713571' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2568866961606713571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2568866961606713571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/good-one-steve.html' title='Good One Steve'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3919762201670435650</id><published>2010-08-04T08:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-04T08:00:31.921-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Favre Watch'/><title type='text'>Just Cannot Believe The Fave News</title><summary type='text'>Growing up here in the Green Bay area, the news is just to hard to even believe it. This circus has been going on since 2006. I have been listening to the retirement talk for all to long. Favre got his name out there in the news again, Favre plans to retire, according to sources.


With it pertaining to Favre here is my motto: I will believe it when I see it.. With no offical announcement about </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3919762201670435650/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3919762201670435650' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3919762201670435650'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3919762201670435650'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/just-cannot-believe-fave-news.html' title='Just Cannot Believe The Fave News'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TFlj6HVrM3I/AAAAAAAABU4/vLDM_x3ozUc/s72-c/brett-favre-vikings.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4425341780345253147</id><published>2010-08-04T07:33:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-04T07:33:14.384-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><title type='text'>Favre related Linx</title><summary type='text'>Here is a list of links related to Favre might be retiring conundrum. 

Jazz over at Viking Ship gives us a timeline of Favre retirement status since 2006. That is right ladies and gentlemen since 2006, WOW where has the time gone.
Adan at Vikings Gab gives an interesting, but true perspective on the Favre and Viking situation. The fact is that Favre controls how well Favre does this season just </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4425341780345253147/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4425341780345253147' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4425341780345253147'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4425341780345253147'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/favre-related-linx.html' title='Favre related Linx'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6120021127830544878</id><published>2010-08-03T08:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-03T08:09:42.630-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='minicamp'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Favre Watch'/><title type='text'>Favre Watch 2010: Favre A Holdout</title><summary type='text'>I was reading PFT this morning, and saw the title,"Uneasiness in Vikings camp over Favre's future." I figured the the players that are now in training camp are getting miffed over the absence of Favre. The fact they have to be out there and sweating buckets at a time. 


This was not the case in this instance, it is the people in management that are getting anxious for when Favre will announce if</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6120021127830544878/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6120021127830544878' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6120021127830544878'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6120021127830544878'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/favre-watch-2010-favre-holdout.html' title='Favre Watch 2010: Favre A Holdout'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TFgU7n3L9DI/AAAAAAAABUY/66txpOE71Tk/s72-c/brett-favre-vikings.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6453133330555236336</id><published>2010-08-01T09:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-01T09:34:31.607-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sage Rosenfels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trade talks'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Is Sage Being Marketed?</title><summary type='text'>It is obvious that Sage Rosenfels is not the future of the Vikes at the QB position.So with the news that he moved back up to #2 ahead of rookie Joe Webb outperformed Sage in mini camp. The news was a surprise to me to say the least, well to me and many members of the media.

The only reason the Vikes would have done something like this with a merit of lack of performance on Webb's part. Is that </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6453133330555236336/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6453133330555236336' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6453133330555236336'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6453133330555236336'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-sage-being-marketed.html' title='Is Sage Being Marketed?'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TFWFn8M4XsI/AAAAAAAABTg/oezF6JfzGF4/s72-c/sage.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6713420624588243637</id><published>2010-07-30T08:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-30T08:34:33.972-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='training camp'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Training Camps Opens</title><summary type='text'>Yes it is that time of the year that every team believes they have a shot at the Lombardi Trophy. The Vikes must be more psyched, with the team returned most the team with every starter minus, Chester Taylor and Lito and the rookies.

There will be no Favre sighting this weekend, unless you travel to Mississippi to go see him. Favre has not attended a training camp in 10 years.

It will something</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6713420624588243637/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6713420624588243637' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6713420624588243637'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6713420624588243637'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/training-camps-opens.html' title='Training Camps Opens'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TFLUgs_eTYI/AAAAAAAABTQ/qNwb7vdwitY/s72-c/tra.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1700290569869256805</id><published>2010-07-29T07:58:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-29T07:58:59.421-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='position outlook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>2010 Edition: 3 Thoughts Of The WR-TE</title><summary type='text'>Coming into last season it was obvious that they had a good group the  start of last year. With the coming of Favre made this group even  better. Face it this group would not have been as productive if T-Jack  would have been the signal caller last season. 

It will be  interesting to see which receiver in this deep corps will step up this  season. The Big 3 in Harvin, Rice and Berrian can strike</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1700290569869256805/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1700290569869256805' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1700290569869256805'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1700290569869256805'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/2010-edition-3-thoughts-of-wr-te.html' title='2010 Edition: 3 Thoughts Of The WR-TE'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3085624037420437748</id><published>2010-07-28T07:59:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-28T08:02:58.781-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='player actions'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kelley Washington'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Why Kelley Washington</title><summary type='text'>Yes there is news out there that does not pertain to Brett Favre. I know it is kind of strange..:) The Vikes have gained some interest in WR Kelley Washington.

Washington never seems to break the #3 or 4 WR spot. Now he is in his 30s, which is getting up there in the years when talking about a receiver. He has been a reliable receiver in his past years and a good special teams player. 

Why </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3085624037420437748/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3085624037420437748' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3085624037420437748'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3085624037420437748'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/why-kelley-washington.html' title='Why Kelley Washington'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TFApTFXbYeI/AAAAAAAABTI/tWTr9Kg40I4/s72-c/wash.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1188350477707257969</id><published>2010-07-25T23:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-25T23:27:25.741-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Favre Watch'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Adrian Peterson'/><title type='text'>Favre Watch 2010: Update Peterson Plea</title><summary type='text'>With training camp FAST approaching, Adrian Peterson said" he's willing to beg Favre to come back if that's what it takes." Peterson also expects for him and Favre to be on the same field again this coming season.

The fact that the Vikes were SO CLOSE to the Super Bowl last season they could taste it. This just gives the team so much more motivation this season and know what needs to done this </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1188350477707257969/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1188350477707257969' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1188350477707257969'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1188350477707257969'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/favre-watch-2010-update-peterson-plea.html' title='Favre Watch 2010: Update Peterson Plea'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TE0OakhL-uI/AAAAAAAABSs/75ceuwpiB-g/s72-c/brett-favre-vikings.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6105742087085649702</id><published>2010-07-20T07:02:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-20T07:02:08.388-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Drama'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Cook Getting Sick Of Brett</title><summary type='text'>A recent report that Brett Fave's agent Bus Cook has had enough of his offseason drama. So it looks like the only one that is enjoying the spot light is of course Brett Favre. We the fans have been dealing Favre's retirement considerations since 2006. Man it does seem longer than 2006.

Here are some quotes from Cook off Mens Journal:
“Brett talked to goddamned Ed Werder at ESPN, says he needs </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6105742087085649702/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6105742087085649702' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6105742087085649702'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6105742087085649702'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/cook-getting-sick-of-brett.html' title='Cook Getting Sick Of Brett'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TEWPnG2-p4I/AAAAAAAABSk/qzefGpOHxE4/s72-c/scarface-photo-xl-scarface-6228854.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-60954738542135754</id><published>2010-07-18T23:48:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-18T23:53:32.879-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='position outlook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='QB'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>2010 Edition:3 Thoughts Of the QB</title><summary type='text'>With the continuation of the breakdown of the positional series that I  plan to do during the offseason and training camp. the next will be the  QBs. I will not be going to hash out out about Favre retiring or staying  a Viking during the 2010 season. There will be three interesting  questions again for the QB breakdown.

Can the Vikes Survive  if Favre Retires?This has been the question of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/60954738542135754/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=60954738542135754' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/60954738542135754'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/60954738542135754'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/2010-edition3-thoughts-of-qb.html' title='2010 Edition:3 Thoughts Of the QB'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TEPZtolUmAI/AAAAAAAABSc/6NOo9o_4WoY/s72-c/boy-and-dog-praying.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6046490274096479676</id><published>2010-07-14T23:23:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-14T23:33:06.290-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='current news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Favre Watch 2010: Update</title><summary type='text'>In the continuation of Favre Watch 2010. Everyone knows that Favre will be making a decision SOON...please. With so many people thinking that they know what he Favre is going to do.

There is a problem in this theory, nobody really knows. So many people just guess. It is Favre's plan to give out enough info to get his name out there. In the same event, to not give out to much info so people </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6046490274096479676/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6046490274096479676' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6046490274096479676'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6046490274096479676'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/favre-watch-2010-update.html' title='Favre Watch 2010: Update'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TD6LkVYdYZI/AAAAAAAABSU/YeFcCdgrydA/s72-c/brett-favre-vikings.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2145416968706187841</id><published>2010-07-12T06:00:00.046-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-12T06:00:10.966-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><title type='text'>Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage</title><summary type='text'>I know that it has been a while with my weekly links. It sure has been a BUZZY one around here as of late. I will try my best to keep on my game and do this once a week.

Here we are:


Viking Vixen reports on how Sidney Rice is coming along with a hip injury that he sustained last season.
The Viking Gab showing what he thinks of the drama that is in the Vikes camp this season already.
The UK </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2145416968706187841/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2145416968706187841' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2145416968706187841'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2145416968706187841'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekly-viking-webspace-voyage.html' title='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1185067351057555627</id><published>2010-07-10T23:01:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-10T23:01:21.405-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='position outlook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='offensive line'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>3 Thoughts Of the Offensive Line</title><summary type='text'>With the opening of training camp coming upon us quickly and will be  here as soon as we know it. So I thought I would  interesting facts for  each position group for this upcoming season. Instead of what I have  done in the past with overview of the group and whom will not be with  the team next season.

So anyways here we go, the first group I  will be doing is the offensive linemen. 

Limiting</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1185067351057555627/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1185067351057555627' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1185067351057555627'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1185067351057555627'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/3-thoughts-of-offensive-line.html' title='3 Thoughts Of the Offensive Line'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TDlBzZuYztI/AAAAAAAABSE/oJGi249S1KU/s72-c/line.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-7235246709973840786</id><published>2010-07-06T23:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-06T23:04:37.480-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='QB of the future'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tarvaris Jackson'/><title type='text'>Nice To Know</title><summary type='text'>I am glad that Brett Favre asked Tarvaris Jackson. I guess it looks like Brett Favre is permitted to miss training camp according the T-Jack. I was so worried that it was not going to be okay that Favre was not going to be there in the first place.


I think that Jackson needs to get all the reps he needs to hold off Joe Webb.Jackson is so focused on being the starter again, but that is not going</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/7235246709973840786/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=7235246709973840786' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7235246709973840786'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7235246709973840786'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/nice-to-know.html' title='Nice To Know'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TDP5EMdV9II/AAAAAAAABRw/p_KZ8Ln0Ftw/s72-c/1-+tarvaris+jackson.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1847672943218678369</id><published>2010-07-05T20:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-05T20:53:02.982-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy July 4th</title><summary type='text'>I hope that everyone had a great holiday weekend.  HAPPY INDEPENDENT DAY!!!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1847672943218678369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1847672943218678369' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1847672943218678369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1847672943218678369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy-july-4th.html' title='Happy July 4th'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2941922418059975620</id><published>2010-07-02T17:37:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-02T17:50:41.264-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chilly'/><title type='text'>Not Even In Afghanistan</title><summary type='text'>With the Vikings coach being one of four coaches in Afghanistan. He is part of a USO tour, and is getting the same kind of questions that receives constantly back home. That is as everyone across the country has been pay attention to is:
Is Brett Favre Coming back?

I think that this is kind of funny with what is going on over there. One would tend to think that there would be more on a persons </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2941922418059975620/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2941922418059975620' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2941922418059975620'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2941922418059975620'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/07/not-even-in-afghanistan.html' title='Not Even In Afghanistan'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TC5mVJlnG-I/AAAAAAAABRo/I1W3YA0dKGQ/s72-c/brett-favre-vikings.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-852633372454655030</id><published>2010-06-30T09:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-30T09:09:42.071-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='offseason'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chester Pitts'/><title type='text'>No Workout For Pitts</title><summary type='text'>It seems that Chester Pitts, an offensive guard and was the second round draft pick by the Houston Texans. He has since become the only player in Houston Texans history to play  every game for the franchise since it began.He suffered a right knee injury that required microfracture surgery.

Chester Pitts is currently a free agent.Pitts was suppose to hold a workout for teams that are interested </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/852633372454655030/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=852633372454655030' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/852633372454655030'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/852633372454655030'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/no-workout-for-pitts.html' title='No Workout For Pitts'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TCtPnIY-ZBI/AAAAAAAABRQ/mdK0h5i4PLA/s72-c/chester_pitts_blog1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8752797216992374392</id><published>2010-06-26T23:15:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-26T23:19:50.030-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Opinions'/><title type='text'>Favre Watch 2010: Update</title><summary type='text'>Brett Favre spoke not once, but twice this wee. By this much be some sort of a holiday this week to get this kind of coverage. Early this week, Favre told Al Jones of the Biloxi Sun-Herald that "I would love to go beat the Saints." It seems that Favre is workout out pretty regulary, like bike eight miles a day. When I saw that I was like holy crap, that is pretty good for a 40 year old. What is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8752797216992374392/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8752797216992374392' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8752797216992374392'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8752797216992374392'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/favre-watch-2010-update.html' title='Favre Watch 2010: Update'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TCbP6ybFYPI/AAAAAAAABRA/2h0c3TcdSSk/s72-c/brett-favre-vikings1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-7777676052004842355</id><published>2010-06-24T13:20:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-24T13:20:28.068-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Williams Wall'/><title type='text'>Williams Wall Susension Update</title><summary type='text'>With the NFL continuing to try to suspended the Williams Wall for 4 games over the past couple of years.It looks like that Viking fans still need to worry. because the Wall is nor through the clear for this season anyway.

According to the Star Tribune:  

Minnesota Vikings Kevin and Pat Williams are likely to play most if not  all of the 2010 NFL season because of a ruling from the state Court </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/7777676052004842355/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=7777676052004842355' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7777676052004842355'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/7777676052004842355'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/williams-wall-susension-update.html' title='Williams Wall Susension Update'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-860389058423073592</id><published>2010-06-21T12:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-21T12:56:38.763-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='QB of the future'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='joe webb'/><title type='text'>Webb Getting Hyped Up</title><summary type='text'>With the QB position is great doubt if Favre does  not return for his 20th season. There one particular QB in camp that has been turning quite a few head. Joe Webb was drafted as a WR, but played well at QB in college.He has been taking snaps with the 2nd team in a recent training camp. For his career at UAB, Webb had 5,771 passing yards and 2,774 rushing yards for  a total of 8,545 offensive </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/860389058423073592/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=860389058423073592' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/860389058423073592'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/860389058423073592'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/webb-getting-hyped-up.html' title='Webb Getting Hyped Up'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TB-nVrAKilI/AAAAAAAABPQ/Ooj8J7XcxX8/s72-c/webb.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8734082463692481905</id><published>2010-06-16T23:06:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-16T23:06:54.723-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Brett Favre'/><title type='text'>Favre Is Still Not Talking</title><summary type='text'>With Brett still trying to keep everything quiet about his ankle surgery. As everyone expected him not to stay anything for another couple of months. But the doctors are talking about his ankle surgery though.

Noted surgeon James Andrews told the Associated Press that Favre's  surgery went well and the quarterback has a few more weeks of  rehabilitation before he will decide if he will return </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8734082463692481905/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8734082463692481905' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8734082463692481905'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8734082463692481905'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/favre-is-still-not-talking.html' title='Favre Is Still Not Talking'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2381830589454323611</id><published>2010-06-14T22:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-14T22:34:52.192-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='current news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Ray Edwards'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Minnesota Vikings'/><title type='text'>Viking News</title><summary type='text'>I am sorry by fellow followers about my extended absence. I have been out of town to visiting with my wife's fam to show off the new lil Vikings fan that is a mere 3 weeks old. I hope that everyone can forgive me..:) As I see that missed some big Vikings news, I will be highlighting some of the important stuff.

It looks like Sage"the copter" Rosenfels has falling to the bottom of the depth chart</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2381830589454323611/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2381830589454323611' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2381830589454323611'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2381830589454323611'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/viking-news.html' title='Viking News'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-8225689777520163942</id><published>2010-06-09T12:38:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-09T12:38:13.042-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='killing time'/><title type='text'>Need Some Time To Kill</title><summary type='text'>With the SLOW NFL offseason upon us. There is no new Madden yet, so what is there to do besides listen to the clueless ESPN "analysts" asking every Viking about Favre.

Our friend the Jazzy One over at The Viking Ship has the right medicine for ya. Here has a Flag Football game for you to play around with. I is like the good ol Techno Bowl days. If you are fan of that era is is more than worth a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/8225689777520163942/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=8225689777520163942' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8225689777520163942'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/8225689777520163942'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/need-some-time-to-kill.html' title='Need Some Time To Kill'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2269056708208542642</id><published>2010-06-08T08:03:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-08T08:07:24.428-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Adrian Peterson'/><title type='text'>Peterson Workin' On It</title><summary type='text'>With it being so obvious that team were going after the ball last season with his fumbling issues. This what he has been working so hard on this past off season.Adrian Peterson want nothing more than to help his team to the big show and not hinder it.He wants to be know more than a running that runs so hard, but lacks ball control. It just seemed to me that he fumbled last season at the LEAST </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2269056708208542642/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2269056708208542642' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2269056708208542642'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2269056708208542642'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/peterson-workin-on-it.html' title='Peterson Workin&apos; On It'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TA4_fzWCroI/AAAAAAAABNo/rM3O2aKmYwc/s72-c/240-peterson-090101.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-838121190653672721</id><published>2010-06-02T22:19:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-02T22:19:09.642-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tweet duel'/><title type='text'>The Tweets Duel Saga</title><summary type='text'>With the recent twitter war going on between Darren Sharper and  Visanthe  Shiancoe over the past week or so. 
In response to Shiancoe's posting of an image of Osama bin Laden  saying, "I'm Darren Sharper,"  Sharper had this to say:  "ok homeboy you done  went too far, making me out to  be something that has brought this country alot of heartache.   Imma bust you right under your chinstrap from </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/838121190653672721/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=838121190653672721' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/838121190653672721'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/838121190653672721'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/tweets-duel-saga.html' title='The Tweets Duel Saga'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TAce6JFvRFI/AAAAAAAABMI/aityBva__mM/s72-c/darthmaul-obiwan.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3440653266100880901</id><published>2010-06-01T15:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-01T15:09:26.485-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><title type='text'>Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage</title><summary type='text'>As it is slow across the land of the Viking(in which may be a good thing.) I will highlight some of the interesting links that I have came across in the past week or so. There was not that much news to report some of the stories were get with the bloggers imaginations going wild during the dry time of the season.

The Great Jazzy One over at The Viking Ship has an interesting take on the recent </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3440653266100880901/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3440653266100880901' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3440653266100880901'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3440653266100880901'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/06/weekly-viking-webspace-voyage.html' title='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-855506649652411617</id><published>2010-05-31T11:07:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-31T11:07:10.623-05:00</updated><title type='text'>HAPPY HOLIDAYS</title><summary type='text'>I hope that everyone has great Memorial Day. To all those who have served our country in time of ware thank you VERY much.

So everyone I urge you if you see or saw a vet this past weekend tell them thank you.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/855506649652411617/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=855506649652411617' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/855506649652411617'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/855506649652411617'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-holidays.html' title='HAPPY HOLIDAYS'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6268880282092292789</id><published>2010-05-29T12:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-29T12:53:23.695-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fantasy Football'/><title type='text'>A Fantasy World</title><summary type='text'>I have been doing fantasy football for probably 10 years I would like to say. It is by far my favorite fantasy sport to participate in. Every so often i am going to  throw so tidbit about my thoughts of the world of fantasy football with no charge. What a sweet deal, huh.


The most important rule you much do before you even think about pre-ranking your players. Do your research on the offensive </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6268880282092292789/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6268880282092292789' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6268880282092292789'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6268880282092292789'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/fantasy-world.html' title='A Fantasy World'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-71417445177482827</id><published>2010-05-26T18:58:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-26T23:11:23.106-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Toby Gerhart'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Dez Bryant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='questions'/><title type='text'>Gerhart Not Happy</title><summary type='text'>Toby Gerhart has been a little unhappy. It is not the reason many people may think like practice or position on the depth chart. It is the fact the people continue to racial profile him. There are so many people that think that he may be a tight end or a fullback in the NFL. This is not going to be the case for Gerhart.

There were teams at the combine that even asked him if 'he felt entitled. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/71417445177482827/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=71417445177482827' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/71417445177482827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/71417445177482827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/gerhart-not-happy.html' title='Gerhart Not Happy'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/S_24MTJ7epI/AAAAAAAABLg/ZECoj3q01YI/s72-c/toby.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-6749108691789908410</id><published>2010-05-24T14:28:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-24T14:28:03.400-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Darren Sharper'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Off the Field'/><title type='text'>Sharper Image</title><summary type='text'>
It looks like that Darren Sharper is already flapping in gums. On his twitter account, he basically said that the cheap artist defense will be gunning for Favre's ankle.

In which I think this is funny considering that Sharper has been nursing a bad knee for most of the offseason and a good reason why NOBODY wanted him. If I was the Viking front 5 on offense I would be putting a helmet or nice </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/6749108691789908410/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=6749108691789908410' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6749108691789908410'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/6749108691789908410'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/sharper-image.html' title='Sharper Image'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/S_rTKrBUMSI/AAAAAAAABLY/xv-PRejDOYU/s72-c/94115274.jpg.26328.0_display_image.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-1235513859708032515</id><published>2010-05-24T08:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-24T08:00:39.022-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><title type='text'>Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage</title><summary type='text'>So what is the happenings in other Viking blogs this past week. i have been out for the past coupld of days, with my wife giving birth to out 1stborn on Friday at 830 pm. A beautiful healthy Girl, Ava 9 Lbs(no c-section either) 22 inches long. It has been an interesting experience so far.

I will do my usual highlighting of lighting in Viking land

Favre has surgery on his ankle.Jazz One kept us </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/1235513859708032515/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=1235513859708032515' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1235513859708032515'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/1235513859708032515'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/weekly-viking-webspace-voyage_24.html' title='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-2836473517161163513</id><published>2010-05-22T12:44:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-22T12:44:43.227-05:00</updated><title type='text'>10 Random Viking Facts</title><summary type='text'>Hey Vikings Fans! It's The Jazzy One from The Viking Ship here. GB Nordic is off with his wife bringing a new Vikings fan into the world, so he asked me to entertain you while he's away!




If you're familiar with my site at all, you'll know that I really enjoy facts, figures, stats, trivia, etc. One of the features I do on the site is called Daily Vikings Trivia. I post a small fact about the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/2836473517161163513/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=2836473517161163513' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2836473517161163513'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/2836473517161163513'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/10-random-viking-facts.html' title='10 Random Viking Facts'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-3984821082586379273</id><published>2010-05-20T05:58:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-20T05:58:16.466-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stadium'/><title type='text'>More Stadium Thoughts 2.0</title><summary type='text'>With the Vikings and the and the Minnesota State Legislature unable to find a way to co-exist so far to fund a new facility for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikes fire back at the state government with this statement:

“The Minnesota Vikings want to thank the tens of  thousands of Vikings fans for their tremendous support for a new  stadium. We appreciate the army of fans who stand with us at this</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/3984821082586379273/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=3984821082586379273' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3984821082586379273'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/3984821082586379273'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/more-stadium-thoughts-20.html' title='More Stadium Thoughts 2.0'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4902095889953741896</id><published>2010-05-18T07:52:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-18T07:52:33.377-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Peter King'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='predictions'/><title type='text'>Not Our King</title><summary type='text'>It seems that we have come to that time of the ridiculous predictions. If you guys have not seen SI's  "expert" in Peter King's power rankings. I guess it seems that the Vikings are much different team this season. Many people would think that the Vikes are a top 5 team this team that has the ability to contend.

King has the Vikes listed at 13, that is correct I did not mistype. Here are team </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4902095889953741896/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4902095889953741896' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4902095889953741896'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4902095889953741896'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/not-our-king.html' title='Not Our King'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/S_KNXbni2YI/AAAAAAAABLA/ZMdHm_CAXgE/s72-c/peter_king_mmqb.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-5274843743583596076</id><published>2010-05-17T08:30:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-17T08:30:36.960-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><title type='text'>Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage</title><summary type='text'>I am kind of thankful that not that much happened this past week in the world of Viking News. Especially with the news that came last week with was not that greatest. So i am going to do my usual and highlight some posted from Viking blogs around the web:

Pacifist Vikings seems to  came out of hibernation after the NFC Championship game. I was kind of scared that he was going to hang up his </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/5274843743583596076/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=5274843743583596076' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5274843743583596076'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/5274843743583596076'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/weekly-viking-webspace-voyage_17.html' title='Weekly Viking Webspace Voyage'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990049084969943369.post-4764901142991969662</id><published>2010-05-14T08:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-14T08:34:59.987-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Guest Blogger</title><summary type='text'>I just wanted let you guest know that I did a guest blog post.I wrote over at The Viking Gab, you can head over there and check that out and other current happening for the Minnesota Vikings</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/feeds/4764901142991969662/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8990049084969943369&amp;postID=4764901142991969662' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4764901142991969662'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8990049084969943369/posts/default/4764901142991969662'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://theviking-nation.blogspot.com/2010/05/guest-blogger.html' title='Guest Blogger'/><author><name>Geeky Daddy</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DbU63anVZlY/TUjhbvSIsMI/AAAAAAAABbE/TvOh_bKcX_4/s220/atari.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
