Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Monday, December 25, 2017
Vikings Defense
Number ONE in the NFL for fewest points given up per game: 16.1
Number ONE in the NFL for fewest yards given up per game: 280.9
Number ONE in the NFL for fewest yards given up per game: 280.9
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Vikings!
Not much offense (about 250 yards).
Not much scoring (only 16 points).
The Packers threatened twice, but had two INTs and a dropped TD catch.
BUT, the Vikes won (in a shutout!).
One more win guarantees them a bye week. The twelve wins we have now? The most since 2009.
IF Philly loses their last two and we win our last? Home-field advantage for as long as they're alive in the playoffs. Okay, that's unlikely, but it's still on the table...
Skol Vikings!
Not much scoring (only 16 points).
The Packers threatened twice, but had two INTs and a dropped TD catch.
BUT, the Vikes won (in a shutout!).
One more win guarantees them a bye week. The twelve wins we have now? The most since 2009.
IF Philly loses their last two and we win our last? Home-field advantage for as long as they're alive in the playoffs. Okay, that's unlikely, but it's still on the table...
Skol Vikings!
Saturday, December 23, 2017
The Vikings
Normally I'd like it that the Vikings are heavy favorites going into Green Bay, but not the way it is now.
It will be cold. It will be dark. And Green Bay (its fans and the team) will be out for blood because it was OUR guy who put THEIR guy out for the season and cost them THEIR season.
First, the cold.
Cold has always been the great equalizer, especially for a home team that is more used to playing in it. Minnesota might be the coldest state south of the arctic circle, but the team plays in the most advanced technological climate controlled stadium in the world. It's what we now call the new Minnesota nice as it's downright comfortable to play in Minnesota now.
Green Bay? What a dump. The only reason you can put 50,000 people in their stadium is because they have to sit on each other's laps. And they need to huddle up like that to stay warm. I make fun of the conditions but I certainly don't look forward to them.
Cold is cold.
The body does not respond properly in it. You throw the ball differently. You drop the ball more often because its harder and the fingers can't feel it right. The body moves and responds slower in cold. And you find yourself with more holding calls because of it.
AND, most importantly, your body simply does not want to be out in it. That's a survival response. You'd rather be sitting on the bench in a warm parka with space heaters.
And the kickers? Let's just say nobody's going to set any distance records in this game.
The night?
The Vikings historically play terribly under the lights. The only time in our entire history where we played well in primetime was when Randy Moss was there. Otherwise we stink with nothing but fake lighting in an outdoor stadium.
Revenge factor:
Green Bay will want to hurt Case Keenum. Somebody (maybe more than one somebody), before the night is over, will try their best to hit Keenum more than they are allowed. It doesn't matter that game footage of our guy hitting their guy was legit from every angle. Their guy whined "foul" and now everyone in Green Bay has sworn a secret blood oath to get back at the team that destroyed their season.
Because of all of these factors, I fully expect not to enjoy the game tonight.
At least their guy is done for the season.
snicker
It will be cold. It will be dark. And Green Bay (its fans and the team) will be out for blood because it was OUR guy who put THEIR guy out for the season and cost them THEIR season.
First, the cold.
Cold has always been the great equalizer, especially for a home team that is more used to playing in it. Minnesota might be the coldest state south of the arctic circle, but the team plays in the most advanced technological climate controlled stadium in the world. It's what we now call the new Minnesota nice as it's downright comfortable to play in Minnesota now.
Green Bay? What a dump. The only reason you can put 50,000 people in their stadium is because they have to sit on each other's laps. And they need to huddle up like that to stay warm. I make fun of the conditions but I certainly don't look forward to them.
Cold is cold.
The body does not respond properly in it. You throw the ball differently. You drop the ball more often because its harder and the fingers can't feel it right. The body moves and responds slower in cold. And you find yourself with more holding calls because of it.
AND, most importantly, your body simply does not want to be out in it. That's a survival response. You'd rather be sitting on the bench in a warm parka with space heaters.
And the kickers? Let's just say nobody's going to set any distance records in this game.
The night?
The Vikings historically play terribly under the lights. The only time in our entire history where we played well in primetime was when Randy Moss was there. Otherwise we stink with nothing but fake lighting in an outdoor stadium.
Revenge factor:
Green Bay will want to hurt Case Keenum. Somebody (maybe more than one somebody), before the night is over, will try their best to hit Keenum more than they are allowed. It doesn't matter that game footage of our guy hitting their guy was legit from every angle. Their guy whined "foul" and now everyone in Green Bay has sworn a secret blood oath to get back at the team that destroyed their season.
Because of all of these factors, I fully expect not to enjoy the game tonight.
At least their guy is done for the season.
snicker
Friday, December 22, 2017
Vince McMahon
Vince sold $100 million of his WWE stock to invest in other sports properties. Most think he's eying another run at pro football. Some think he's ready to resurrect the XFL.
I still think the XFL WAS a good idea, but one man should not (and could not) own a whole league.
My plan? And it's the same plan I had years ago when the XFL was starting, make sure you have a team in every NFL city. AND each team should have their own owner or investment groups. That way you have investors investing for the long run.
Set up a five-year plan and get several networks on board, not just one or two, maybe even showing some games Saturday afternoon on the WWE's own network.
AND invest in some of the big name stars that college and the NFL have right now.
Make it big. Don't settle for small.
The NFL is ripe for picking. It's time to harvest.
I would welcome 12 more weeks of football at the end of the NFL season. Just before baseball heats up. I figure if people get interested in 20-25 major college football teams and the NFL, there should be enough players to stock another league.
Be creative. And make it fun instead of banning fun.
Go Vince!
I still think the XFL WAS a good idea, but one man should not (and could not) own a whole league.
My plan? And it's the same plan I had years ago when the XFL was starting, make sure you have a team in every NFL city. AND each team should have their own owner or investment groups. That way you have investors investing for the long run.
Set up a five-year plan and get several networks on board, not just one or two, maybe even showing some games Saturday afternoon on the WWE's own network.
AND invest in some of the big name stars that college and the NFL have right now.
Make it big. Don't settle for small.
The NFL is ripe for picking. It's time to harvest.
I would welcome 12 more weeks of football at the end of the NFL season. Just before baseball heats up. I figure if people get interested in 20-25 major college football teams and the NFL, there should be enough players to stock another league.
Be creative. And make it fun instead of banning fun.
Go Vince!
Thursday, December 21, 2017
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