Dare I pick Minnesota to win it all? - Dr. Z - SI.com
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The Zoner +1No passing game. I wouldn't even call them a lock to make the playoffs, or even win their own division.
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Dr. Z Hops on Vikings Bandwagon
Published 6/20/2008 by footballprofessor at Bull VS Bear
... From today’s “Inside the NFL” column at SI:
Last year, I locked in my Super Bowl pick early and felt very good about the choice. For once, I wasn’t trying to do a roster breakdown or getting myself up all tied up in strengths and weaknesses. I was looking for a team with a chip on its shoulder, one that would be coming into the season with something to prove, a hungry team, nasty, etc.
The Saints were my Super Bowl winner.
Then they came out and lost their first four. And finished 7-9. All of which should make ...
Dr. Z Hops on Vikings Bandwagon
Published 6/20/2008 by admin at Bull VS Bear
From today’s “Inside the NFL” column at SI:
Last year, I locked in my Super Bowl pick early and felt very good about the choice. For once, I wasn’t trying to do a roster breakdown or getting myself up all tied up in strengths and weaknesses. I was looking for a team with a chip on its shoulder, one that would be coming into the season with something to prove, a hungry team, nasty, etc.
The Saints were my Super Bowl winner.
Then they came out and lost their first four. And finished 7-9. All of which should make ...
It Was a Nice Thought--SI Dooms Vikings to Miss Playoffs
Published 6/20/2008 by TBird41 (noreply@blogger.com) at The Ragnarok
That's right, in a manner eerily reminiscent of Peter King's prediction for the 2005 season, Paul Zimmerman, Dr. Z himself, has picked the Vikings to go to the Super Bowl this year. Color me unexcited. You may remember what happened after King's prediction set the land of Purple abuzz with dreams of the Super Bowl--the Vikings started out 2-5 and Daunte Culpepper began ruining his legacy as the second best Vikings' quarterback ever by throwing interception after interception and then got hurt and burned every bridge he could on his way ...
Vikes picked to win the Super Bowl?
Published 6/20/2008 by Viking Visionary at VikeVision
... Wow. The big off-season for the Minnesota Vikings was sure to lead to some increased publicity, but just as obvious was the inevitable criticism of Tarvaris Jackson and takl about how he will hold the team back. Well, one fairly well-respected sports writer came out today with the Vikings as his pick to win the super bowl. Dr. Z wrote about the Vikings as if they are primed to be the next feel-good story in the NFL, the next golden team, the next Patriots…but without all the cheating. And not only did he defy the popular trend of bashing T-Jack, Dr. Z seems to think ...
Dr. Z Thinks the Vikings Could Win It All, I Think Tarvaris Jackson Is Still Their Quarterback
Published 6/20/2008 by Michael David Smith at FanHouse
... I haven't heard too many people picking the Minnesota Vikings as Super Bowl contenders, but Paul Zimmerman of Sports Illustrated sounds ready to get that bandwagon rolling: ...
Has Dr. Z. Officially Hosed the Minnesota Vikings?
Published 6/21/2008 by Gonzo at Daily Norseman: Front Page Posts
... As has already been pointed out in the FanPosts, Sports Illustrated's Paul "Dr. Z." Zimmerman has made the Minnesota Vikings his obscenely early pick to win Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa this February. This should make Pacifist Viking quite happy, as he's a pretty big fan of the Z-man. I like Dr. Z. The guy definitely has his moments, particularly when it comes to his game charting stuff and some of the things he brings to the table, although there are times he comes off as a crotchety old man. I guess that's part of his appeal. ...
Dr. Z picks the Vikings to win the Super Bowl
Published 6/21/2008 by Pacifist Viking (noreply@blogger.com) at Pacifist Viking
What!?! What!?! Dr. Z is picking the Minnesota Vikings to win the Super Bowl. No, not like, someday. This year. People, to be honest, the Vikings aren't even winning a Super Bowl in my dreams. I've had all sorts of dreams about the Vikings winning and losing all sorts of games, but not even my subconscious will allow me to see them win a championship. In the last decade or so, I've read a lot of off-season prognostications that featured the Vikings in the Super Bowl. Also in the last decade or so, I've compiled a list of every time I've ...
Skinny Posts: Vikings prepare to be trendy pick
Published 6/21/2008 at Sports - Pancake Blocks
[image] Uh oh, Vikings fans: Dr. Z picked your team to win the Super Bowl. Do the Redskins have the personnel for a West Coast Offense? Mike Lombardi ...
Dr. Z Picks Vikings to Win Super Bowl
Published 6/22/2008 by Anthony Hall at Vikings War Cry
... Indeed, given Dr. Z’s track record, many will not be thrilled about the fact that he picked the Vikings to win the Super Bowl in his “Inside the NFL” column on Friday. Nevertheless, here’s his reasoning for the pick: ...
Back on His Limb
Published 6/22/2008 by Memphis Bengal at Sports Frog
... Head here to read his reasons. They tend to rest on their allegedly ferocious defense, Adrian Peterson, and Tavaris Jackson taking some sort of mammoth leap to being average or better. The argument? ...
Dr. Z Picks The Vikings
Published 6/23/2008 by Bill Barnwell at Football Outsiders
Dr. Z Picks The Vikings The venerable Dr. Zimmerman has picked the Vikings as his Super Bowl winner for 2009. He chose the Saints last year. posted 6-23-2008 at 3:05 AM by ...
Please Cease and Desist!
Published 6/23/2008 by Miwacar (noreply@blogger.com) at I Dislike Your Favorite Team
... Dr. Z of Sports Illustrated has just done what I want never to happen. He has picked the Vikings to win the Superbowl. It has happened before and obvioulsy has never worked out. The last time was in 1998 and they didn't even make the big game. Don't get me wrong, I am excited to have the Vikings postitioned to be considerably better than they've been of late, but picking them to win the whole enchilada? I am generally not superstitious but in the this case I don't want any of what Dr. Z is selling. It is a courageous (stupid in the eyes of the other IDYFT fools) pick for the ...
Quick Bytes: Only four more Tuesdays till Training Camp, edition.
Published 6/24/2008 by River City Rage at Big Cat Country: Front Page Posts
... Quick Bytes: The daily digest of everything you need to know about the Jacksonville Jaguars (and other things).Happy Tuesday! I hope you're enjoying the "dead zone" as much as I am. With all this time on their hands, the sportswriters who decide to not go on vacation (I'm talking to you Peter King) tend to start speculating about the 2008 season. Some go as far as Dr. Z did and pick the Vikings to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, which is crazy. ...
It's fun when people tell you what you want to hear.
Published 6/25/2008 by Pacifist Viking (noreply@blogger.com) at Pacifist Viking
... As long as we're talking about things I want to hear, let me add this about Dr. Z's prediction that the Vikes will win the Super Bowl this season. I go into every single NFL season with the hope that this is the year the Vikings win the Super Bowl. If I didn't have this hope, I don't know that I could keep watching the team. And I don't even give up this hope until the moment the Vikes are eliminated from playoff contention. But I don't really think the Vikings will ever win the Super Bowl. I just can't really imagine the joy I ...
VIKINGS- WORLD CHAMPS?
Published 6/25/2008 by The Zoner at Zoner Sports
... Forgot to post about this the other day, but had to mention it. Dr. Z of SI has picked the Vikings to win it all in the upcoming NFL season. Go ahead–read it again. Don’t believe me? ...
Bengals penny-pitching could actually be a blessing
Published 6/25/2008 by Kirkendall at Cincy Jungle: Front Page Posts
... just three outs, then watched Mannequin.
The Bengals play the Indianapolis Colts during the final week of pre-season -- tickets go on sale Friday for those of you who wish to trek next door. Tickets range between $34-119. So if you want to pay good money for back up players (pray for one starter) playing without being paid (they don't get pre-season game checks), then this game is for you.
Dr. Z picks the Vikings to win it all.
Is Mike Holmgren a lame-duck coach? In one ...
Pacifist Viking - Dr. Z, Brad Childress and Tarvaris Jackson
Published 7/7/2008 by 10,000 Takes (noreply@blogger.com) at 10,000 Takes
... , and will share his thoughts on the Beloved Purple here at 10,000 Takes.Dr. Z, Brad Childress and Tarvaris JacksonAs you’ve probably heard by now, Sports Illustrated’s Paul Zimmerman has picked the Vikings to win the Super Bowl for the 2008 season. The reaction I’ve sensed from most Viking fans is “Yeah, we’ve seen pre-season Super Bowl predictions for this team before.” The reaction I’ve sensed from non-Viking fans is “Tarvaris Jackson Tarvaris Jackson Tarvaris Jackson.” ...
Wooing Brett Favre: There's No Better Place To Go Than Minnesota
Published 7/17/2008 at FanHouse
... Come to Minnesota. Not only do we respect you, but we'll greet you as a conquering hero. We've got a great team, and we're already a trendy pick to win the Super Bowl. But the reality is that we're a quarterback away from a legitimate Super Bowl run. We have the running backs (Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor), the offensive line (Bryant McKinnie and Steve Hutchinson) and the defense (Jared Allen joins Pat Williams and Kevin Williams) to win a title. But Tarvaris Jackson isn't ready to lead a team to the title. Obviously, you are. ...
Previewing The NFC North: This Could Be A Long Season For Los Osos
Published 17 days ago by Dr. C (noreply@blogger.com) at Chicago Bull
... . I normally fuck up many a prediction, but you my friend have taken the cake. Seriously? The Viqueens for the Super Bowl? Can't wait for you to fuck this one up. Are they a Super Bowl caliber defense. Absolutely. Just because they beat the Giants last 41-17 doesn't mean shit. The Giants were only down one when Elisha threw a pick 6 to choke. Tavaris Jackson straight up sucks, and is the equivalent of Kyle Orton with some scramble (and less Jack Daniels in his veins). If they were to lose Adrian Peterson to serious injury, they're a .500 team. They're ...
