# Minnesota Vikings, thank you for fulfilling my expectations **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [December 29, 2003, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480 "2003-12-29T00:05:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2003, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/101 "2003-12-30T16:40:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Diogenes the Cynic \* > \*\*You’ve got a week to gloat. Your team is going to be Holmgren’s bitch on saturday. The Seahawks think they got LUCKY by drawing the Packers instead of the Vikes. Look for Favre to throw five interceptions. > \*\* Makes mental note to bookmark this post. Like shooting fish in a barrel. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2003, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/102 "2003-12-30T17:00:59Z")
That game finally made me realize what would drive a man to ice fish. ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2003, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/103 "2003-12-31T13:39:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by duffer \* > \*\* > BTW, I’ll be at Lambeau on Sunday. Anyone want thier name on a sign? (It’s good to have relatives with season tickets) \*\* How about a nice Big Sign saying “In Osip we trust!” Why should a Packers Fan do such a thing? I have been and always been a Arizona Cards Fan. (except when the Cards were in St Louis) My grandfather was the Green Bay Team Doctor in the mid 30’s It would make a whole lot of people wonder what the heck it means/😃 ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2003, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/104 "2003-12-31T13:45:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Osip \* > **How about a nice Big Sign saying "In Osip we trust!"** Even better, how about a big sign that says, “Hi Opal!” ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/105 "2004-01-01T00:34:46Z")
Or, "Dear Vikes, Gotcha ya!" ---
**Author:** ![eli\_the\_fanatic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ccd318/32.png) [@eli\_the\_fanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eli_the_fanatic)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/106 "2004-01-01T00:44:30Z")
> [@](#): > > I talked to eli on the phone after the game yesterday (I know him IRL). He was pretty bummed out. It’ll take him a few weeks to get over it. The fact that we handed GB the divison just twists the dagger even more. A few weeks? That might be a bit of an exaggeration. I’m over it now. Really, the Vikings only escaped an inevitable playoff trouncing by the Rams or Eagles. As for the Packers, they deserve a playoff berth more than the Vikings based on the way they played the last few weeks. They’ll beat the Seahawks and lose in the divisional round. Of course I’m sorry for Brett’s loss, but I’ll find the sentimental commentary in every playoff game about his father tiresome and I’ll be glad when they’re out of it. If there is a Carolina-St. Louis game, I’ll pick that game for the inevitable NFC playoff upset. I’m rooting for the Iggles. Yeah, the Iggles. Go McNabb. Win the Superbowl and Superbowl MVP. Make Rush look like an idiot… oh, wait… too late for that, he was exposed years ago by himself. ---
**Author:** ![eli\_the\_fanatic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ccd318/32.png) [@eli\_the\_fanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eli_the_fanatic)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/107 "2004-01-01T00:46:49Z")
The Gophers-Ducks Sun Bowl game was the most entertaining I’ve seen in a while. Rodents 31, Quackers 30. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/108 "2004-01-01T07:20:55Z")
Osip, Opal and Disclaimer, I’ll try to add you on the sign. I just can’t guarantee it’ll be shown, though. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/109 "2004-01-01T07:23:23Z")
You think you could fit "Packers suck!’ on the sign? Doesn’t hurt to ask, does it? ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/110 "2004-01-01T07:29:30Z")
It’s The Curse, I tell you! When the steps of the Capitol run red with the blood of Republican virgins, Alan Page will step down from the Supreme Court, to carry the ball over the line… 7-6, Vikings over Packers, Vikings win SuperBowl… If you worship Moloch, you must feed Moloch. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/111 "2004-01-01T08:26:24Z")
BTW, just found this [http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/1230poole-gb-ON.html](http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/1230poole-gb-ON.html) ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/112 "2004-01-01T15:26:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by elucidator \* > \*\*It’s The Curse, I tell you! > > When the steps of the Capitol run red with the blood of Republican virgins, Alan Page will step down from the Supreme Court, to carry the ball over the line… > \*\* I’m glad you selected Page, Jim Marshall would have went the wrong way, Daunte would have fumbled and Denny would have taken a knee. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2004, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/113 "2004-01-01T19:56:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Osip \* > **I have been and always been a Arizona Cards Fan. (except when the Cards were in St Louis)** _You’re_ the guy? The Cardinals fan is right here on SDMB? ---
**Author:** ![Snake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Snake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snake)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/114 "2004-01-02T03:24:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Diogenes the Cynic \* > \*\*You’ve got a week to gloat. Your team is going to be Holmgren’s bitch on saturday. The Seahawks think they got LUCKY by drawing the Packers instead of the Vikes. Look for Favre to throw five interceptions \*\* Holy shit , I think this is the first time i agree with you, DTC ! hahaha Lets hope you’re right. Go HAWKS ! ---
**Author:** ![HAJI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e95f7d/32.png) [@HAJI](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HAJI)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2004, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/115 "2004-01-02T22:38:40Z")
I am a diehard Vikes fan, but here’s the deal: The refs calling a pushout on the TD call may have ultimately been the incorrect call, but it was not a BAD call. If Denard “shutdown corner” Walker had played defense like he gets paid to do, maybe even tried playing the ball for a change, the ref wouldn’t have to make that call. Personally, I don’t think the receiver would havebeen in bounds anyway, BUT when you push the receiver at that point the ref has no choice but to make that call. So don’t bitch at the refs, bitch att the player who blew the play. I don’t think Tice deserved to be fired, but if doesn’t get some more discipline on this team, especially regarding penalties (listen up Mike “false start” Rosenthal), then this team will never be anything, and subsequently neither will Tice. Oh, and I hate the Packers as much as any good Vikes fan, but the Pack will DESTROY Seattle this weekend. Oh well, time to watch the NBA- KG 4 MVP!!! ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2004, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/116 "2004-01-04T17:03:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ElvisL1ves \* > \*\*_You’re_ the guy? The Cardinals fan is right here on SDMB? \*\* Yes I am the guy. If I had the money the second thing I would do it buy the team. 🙂 Ask Mouthbreather, he has put up with me talking non-stop about the Cards for years. I hate to see Coach Mac leave. Things would have turned with him finally having a GM who was getting the purse strings loosened. I am exceptionally pissed they got rid of OC Sullivan. He is one of the best WR coaches in the league. I fear Fassel will coach the cards next year. I do not much care for Green as coach but, he is much better than Fassel IMHO. The Cards Defense has been crap for to long Both of these coaches are not going to get this fixed. Gonna watch the game now to see if I can see the sign in the stands! ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2004, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/117 "2004-01-04T22:30:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Diogenes the Cynic \* > \*\*You’ve got a week to gloat. Your team is going to be Holmgren’s bitch on saturday. The Seahawks think they got LUCKY by drawing the Packers instead of the Vikes. Look for Favre to throw five interceptions. > \*\* Heh. Guess we get another week to gloat…and I suppose we’ll be Andy Reid’s bitch next weekend…and Favre will throw…umm gotta be SIC interceptions then? 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃 ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2004, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/118 "2004-01-04T22:31:50Z")
make that “SIX” interceptions… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2004, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/119 "2004-01-05T00:58:49Z")
Seven. And you won’t have the zebras on your side this time either. Donovan is going to nut in Favre’s eye. ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2004, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480/120 "2004-01-05T02:00:08Z")
Bah, The Packers will eat up the Eagles. Look for the Barking Dog next week in Philly. Behold, You have just seen one of the best payoff games in the history of the NFL between the Packers and the Seahawks. Look for the game to be less of a History maker next week and more of a running clinic put on by Ahman Green. Here`s to St. Louis. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-vikings-thank-you-for-fulfilling-my-expectations/221480.md?page=7)