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2011 Away Game #2 (Carolina)

2011-10-30T08:33:00.001-04:00

O & D OD (Overdose of Failure)

2011-10-01T00:48:00.001-04:00

My daughter & I debated the Vikings problems. She started by saying it's time for Ponder. I think it's hard to say that because I don't know if Ponder's ready. Am I ready to throw him to the wolves (or Chiefs, Cardinals, or heaven forbid, the Bears)? There's 2 sides to the 3 collapses.Her story. Put in Ponder! The offense stalls, I don't like McNabb, never will, and we need Ponder. 1st half to

Vikings Still Control Their Own Destiny

2011-09-25T14:22:00.007-04:00

I've been pondering this all week. The doomsayers seem to only look at 2 losses.Yep, 0-2 is bad. But, there is some good news in the young season. The Vikings have dominated 2 halves of football, potential is rampant, & The Vikings have not lost in their division.As halftime approaches today, the Vikings are up again. The defense is stout again and the offense is moving the ball.If the Vikings

Houston, "we" have a problem!

2011-09-09T00:42:00.000-04:00

"GO TEXANS"??!?!? Yes, that is what I had to type in tonight to log into the Internet at this hotel in Humble, TX. Didn't anyone let them know that the Herrick's were off on their yearly Vikings away game adventure?!?! Getting to the airport only to find out that your bag is over weight by 8 lbs.- $100 if you don't find a plan B for the items. If it wasn't purple or didn't have horns, we

Time for the Annual Wallpaper Update!

2011-09-07T12:35:00.000-04:00

I've been a fan of this artwork for a few years. I hope she keeps up the great work! foreverpurple.net

Don't Tell Kluwe - I Scream 4 Ice Cream

2011-08-04T23:17:00.002-04:00

The Kluwe-McNabb deal lives on! This is awesome!Snagged from twitter: Jcoop50 Jon Cooper by ChrisWarcraft Best part of training camp! #donttellkluwedonovangaveittome yfrog.com/ke2eefj

Number 5 McNabbed (Kluwe Talks Contract)

2011-07-30T15:25:00.002-04:00

I love to see the fun side of NFL players when the chest thumping and egos are put aside. If you don't know Chris Kluwe, you should! He's perfect for fans. He's "real" and is very fun to watch and follow. Here's a great example of Chris "negotiating" with new Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb for the coveted #5 jersey:http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Kluwe-McNabb-Agree-To-Terms-On-No-5/

McNabbed - Here We Go Again...aka 1 More Year!

2011-07-28T20:57:00.004-04:00

Wow! Donovan McNabb is going to be a Viking! Bye-bye old man Favre, it's time for new blood. Okay, not so new. ;)Congrats to the Vikings for snagging the front page on day 1 of free agency!I'm torn about this move. Sadly enough, on the same day Sidney Rice bolts for Seattle. Seattle is also unsettled on their quarterback (Hasselbeck is a Titan), but Rice will catch some money for his move. I

Good Weekend - Vikes Rise Because All Others Fall

2010-10-18T23:11:00.006-04:00

After the weak weekend of football, the Vikings are back to controlling their own destiny. With the NFC showing no real favorite, the division is wide open. It was ugly, but the Vikings had the best ugly game of the weekend in the NFC North because their game ended with a win. The early games all went Minnesota's way. The Lions fell to the Giants, the Packers lost at home to the Dolphins, and

Over a Full Decade Of Bleeding Purple

2010-05-01T01:00:00.001-04:00

Time to reminisce and celebrate!

Vikings Now Have National Recognition

2010-01-18T22:11:00.002-05:00

The Vikings did more than defeat the Cowboys Sunday. Despite being the #2 seed, the Vikings did not received National Recognition for their amazing 2009-2010 season. Maybe it's because of last year's loss to Philly at home, but many national experts picked Dallas.With the Cowboys handily dispatched, the next big obstacle is New Orleans, the #1 seed. But back to the Vikings, do you know how big

Favre Falling Apart, the Vikings Avoid Overconfidence, and Peter King Thought

2009-12-29T19:28:00.004-05:00

Fading Favre?What's going on? The Bears carve up the Vikings? It wasn't that cold, was it? Favre's team last year had a bit of a collapse but speculation as he was hurt. I don't blame Brett for the loss as completing 26 of 40 is pretty good but I have to wonder if the sideline drama from last week is affecting the cohesiveness of the locker room. Where has the drive we saw earlier this year gone?

Away Game #6 (2009-12-20, Vikes @ Panthers)

2009-12-22T23:12:00.001-05:00

Had a great time at the game, despite the loss. Loved the stadium and the location. Great area, easy to drive around, easy to park. Something about an away game that's a night, outdoors and in the cold makes it a great experience... Great fans, in general. Some had difficulty holding their liquor, but nothing more than you'd expect at an outdoor night game during a holiday week. They wished

Sidney Rice Has a Lot to be Thankful About

2009-11-23T21:05:00.003-05:00

It's the time of year when we give thanks for all that is good in our lives. I can't help but think of Sidney Rice's good fortune in 2009. He's now a prime-time player on a 9-1 playoff-bound team. He has a quarterback who gives him a chance to get the ball on any play and when scrambling, Brett Favre's more likely to throw it than run it. That means a gift for Rice on any broken play.The way I

New Vikings Make Purple Magic with 2 Seconds Left

2009-09-27T19:44:00.004-04:00

It's amazing to win at virtually the last second of the game. What's more amazing about today's Vikings win is that the winning touchdown pass was thrown and caught by two Vikings that were not Vikings a month ago. Now, both are Vikings and Vikings history.Besides both joining Minnesota in September, both Viking newbies spent last season on the East Coast. Brett Farve arrived in Minnesota on Sept

Vikings Stay on Track Versus Detroit

2009-09-20T21:35:00.003-04:00

Today, the Lions jumped out to a 10 to 0 lead over the Vikings. This provided a little surprise to score-watcher (ticker-lookers?) but the Vikings were not fazed. To some degree, it was like a car in Winter: it look a little to warm up.And the Vikings did. With 27 answered and umatched points, the Vikings rallied back from a deficit to dominate the Lions.All numbers aside, let's focus on 2: Two

A New Era for Vikings? Nope, It's Game On for AD!

2009-09-14T21:51:00.004-04:00

Yesterday the Vikings went to Cleveland and returned home with a solid 34-20 victory. Some may call this the first game of the Brett Farve era. Others might call this the first game of the Percy Harvin era.Adrian Peterson made it clear that this is neither. This is another year in the Adrian Peterson era. Yes, Adrian Peterson, the man known as All-Day and AD because he can do it all day, gained

Don's Best of Favre Moments

2009-08-20T22:35:00.002-04:00

It's early in the Brett Favre era but I wanted to share my "Best of" Thoughts through 2 days:Best quote - If you want to kill someone, today's the day. It won't make the news - Jared Allen (no surprise, he's awesomely humorous!)Instant impact - Did you hear about the tornadoes yesterday in Minneapolis? If one hit the Dome, it would be amazing because just one day after signing Brett Favre, there

The Sky is Falling, Love is a Strange Thing

2009-08-18T18:13:00.003-04:00

"It's official. Favre is a Viking." is the text message from MaryAnn at 1:34. My reply showed I was dumbstruck, "What?" I truly believed the Brett Favre story was over; I thought Jason was dead.It's August 18. It's not Friday the 13th but it sure feel like it. The dead has risen.If the Vikings want to be talked about, they should be happy. There are fans suddenly vying to see practice video. I'm

Farve's Arrival Exposes the Mistake

2009-07-27T22:04:00.004-04:00

The Vikings are very serious about Brett Farve. It's obvious they want a quarterback desperately. Talking to the green number 4 means the Vikings made a mistake.Which mistake? Well, if Brett shows up in camp, one of three quarterbacks will go and:If Tarvaris Jackon is gone, the Vikings admit they made a mistake making him a contender for the starting job and are ready to let him go.If Sage

Just Say Neaux to Favre

2009-05-14T22:35:00.002-04:00

Vikings, it's time to say neaux (no) to retired quarterback Brett Favre.I understand that you might feel the need to improve your quarterback situation but, enough is enough. I completely understand what the New York Jets did last year. But it's not last year. Getting Favre gave the Jets fans hope, sold tickets, sold shirts and jerseys, and showed the players that the Jets management could go for

Vikings Gamble Again at Draft

2009-04-26T20:17:00.001-04:00

And why shouldn't they gamble? They spin and they win. Since yesterday's pick was a wide receiver, I'm sure we will hear many comparisons to Randy Moss. But you do not have to go back to 1998 to see a winning pick. When the Vikings selected Adrian Peterson, they gambled and won. And based on the number 296, they won big. Choosing Peterson worked.Because they do win, the Vikings continue to gamble

Vikings Schedule Announced & It's Good News!

2009-04-14T19:36:00.008-04:00

In the NFL, it's not whom you play but when you play them. The Vikings schedule lays out perfectly in my eyes. Sure, it's no fun to start your season with two road games but it's great to play two rebuilding teams. Here is the 2009 Vikings schedule with my comments: Sep. 13 (Sun.) 12:00 at Browns Winnable road game in a rabid environmentSep. 20 (Sun.) 12:00 at Lions The Lions continue to rebuild

Houston, We've Had a Quarterback Problem

2009-03-06T18:36:00.002-05:00

I know. It's easy to take a cheap shot but the Vikings really have earned it. I have to use a a line from history by John Swigert, Jr. and James Lovell which was made more famous by the movie Apollo 13. It's true. Houston, we've had a problem.For some reason, Houston is willing to help the Vikes. Now, the QB problem has changed. After seeing the playoff game the answer the Vikings have found is

No Surprise - Jared Allen Serves on USO Tour

2009-03-06T18:28:00.005-05:00

I don't have a history with Jared Allen. He became known to me on the day the Vikings 'drafted' him by trading their first round draft pick for him. In 2008, he was a rock star for the Vikings, impressed everyone, and made the Vikings look very smart for getting him. I think he's been a great addition to the Purple. He had a Pro Bowl Season and now I see he's having a Pro Bowl off-season, too!