thevikingage.com - 27 days ago
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We’ve seen this bit before. The Vikings build a big lead, only to watch their defense go softer than Minnesota snow, letting the other team back in.
That’s why, as the Packers clawed their way up from the bottom of a 24-3 well in the second half today, we experienced such a sinking ...
Favre Has Answer for Jeering Packer Fans
thevikingage.com 27 days ago — Packer fans booed Brett Favre lustily when he trotted onto the field for his first game at Lambeau as a member of the enemy.
By halftime, Favre had shut up the thousands of bitter cheeseheads by leading the Vikings to a 17-3 lead. With a lot of help from Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin (whose ...
Stay Classy, Green Bay
thevikingage.com 28 days ago — As part of hate-on-Brett Favre week, Green Bay rechristened the city’s Minnesota Ave. “Aaron Rodgers Drive,” and erected a sign to indicate the temporary change.
On Saturday morning, an unnamed idiot was arrested by Green Bay police for stealing the sign. And no, he ...
Heartbreak
thevikingage.com 10/25/2009 — It looked like the Favre magic was going to work again today in Pittsburgh, until a screen pass to Chester Taylor went awry, handing the Steelers a heartbreaking and game-ending pick-6.
The play came just after one of the most impressive runs of Adrian Peterson’s career, a third down ...
Vikings Sweep the Season Series With the Packers
tailgate365.com 26 days ago — As Favre ran onto the field, boos reigned down from the stadium. This was not a shocker, as the week leading up to the game fans (and even the Mayor of Green Bay) were ready to voice their displeasure with Favre’s return to Lambeau Field.
As expected, Favre shrugged off the booing and went ...
Vikings at 8/1 to Win Super Bowl
thevikingage.com 22 days ago — The Vikings have been one of the biggest stories in the NFL all season, and now, Vegas is warming to them too. The latest odds (courtesy of Bodog.com) place the Purple at 7/2 to win the NFC, and 8/1 to claim their first Lombardi Trophy.
At 3/1, the Saints are right now considered the best bet [...]
Favre Taking Heat for “Best Team He’s Ever Played On” Comments
thevikingage.com 10/28/2009 — Not long ago, Brett Favre remarked that, in his mind, the ‘09 Vikings are the best team he’s ever played on, even better than the Packers team that won the Super Bowl after the ‘96 season.
Clearly, Brett was just trying to butter up his teammates and Vikings fans with that ...
Childress's "Kick-Ass Offense" Has Emerged as Vikings Take 7-1 Record Into Bye
jabosports.blogspot.com 26 days ago — Vikings head coach Brad Childress was defiant after his team gained just 104 yards in a 9-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 21, 2006. “I know it’s a kick-ass offense when it’s executed properly,” Childress said the next day to a room full of skeptical local reporters. ...
NATIONAL FRIDAY LEAGUE (week nine)
pacifistviking.blogspot.com 22 days ago — 2009 Vikings: first half 2009 Minnesota Vikings 7-1, including four wins road wins, 5-0 in the conference and 3-0 in the division, and five home games remaining. It's hard to be in much better shape right now. Let's look at some things that ...
Good on the Scoreboard, Otherwise…
thevikingage.com 10/11/2009 — Guess we shouldn’t complain – the Vikings lead 17-3 at the half against the allegedly hideous Rams. However, I don’t think the Vikings are too happy about the way they played the first two quarters. Outside of a crisp opening drive the offense has been spotty. And the ...
Week 8: Vikings @ Packers – Getting Back on the Horse
thevikingage.com 27 days ago — The Vikings experienced something last weekend in Pittsburgh that they hadn’t all season: losing. Now they long to spit that sour taste out of their mouths, and once again drink deep the sweet nectar of victory.
But it is no ordinary nectar they seek to partake of this Sunday afternoon ...
