The playoffs are upon us, and I'm happy to see my Vikings are among the teams playing in the post season. We're gonna have a tough time getting past Philly this Sunday, but I think we can do it. In fact, I'm going to be so bold as to say...Superbowl. Or maybe that's just the eggnog talking.;)

We can only hope the eggnog gives you powers to predict the future.

Skol Vikings, lets' go!

I think the game will be close, with Philly winning. Westbrook is a great player. As is your superstar running back, but I think the Eagles' blitz schemes will mess up your QB.

All that and $4 gets you a cup of Starbucks...

Defense will mostly hold, Westbrook manages to break one off. Jackson throws a couple of picks but also runs well when he manages to sidestep the blitz.

But - this may be the game when the defense finally gives in, missing fat pat and now Ray Edwards will expose some weaknesses.

The only chance is to get into McNabb's grille early and often.

Eagles in a squeaker, sorry to say.

Is it possible for both teams to loose?

Is it possible for both teams to loose?

Don't ask McNabb!

http://football.about.com/b/2008/11/17/mcnabb-was-unaware-teams-could-tie.htm

Defense will mostly hold, Westbrook manages to break one off. Jackson throws a couple of picks but also runs well when he manages to sidestep the blitz.

But - this may be the game when the defense finally gives in, missing fat pat and now Ray Edwards will expose some weaknesses.

The only chance is to get into McNabb's grille early and often.

Eagles in a squeaker, sorry to say.

I thought I read Fat Pat says he's going to play?

I thought I read Fat Pat says he's going to play?

who the hell can understand anything he says? '-)

The buzz is that he'll sit another week. He has reported no pain and that he'll work out this week, but I'm hearing that he will not suit up on Sunday.

Yeah I got some sources......

I think Philly has been re-energized, especially with the pull the pants down *** whoopin they put on the Dallas Cowgirls! Yea, I said it like that!

The Viks must cover all their bases to give them a good game.

Rome

Lets go RAMS!!!! Marshall Faulk will carry them to V!!

Philly is beatable. My 'Skins beat them week 16, then went on to lose to SF week 17.

I got to say the Vikes are tied with the Cardinals as the worst team in the playoffs. Being mortal enemies (Packer Fan), I still wish them luck.

I got to say the Vikes are tied with the Cardinals as the worst team in the playoffs. Being mortal enemies (Packer Fan), I still wish them luck.

Not quite tied (see the many odds-maker's pages), but enjoy your off season anyway.

(6-10 lol)

Oh yeah...Philly is beatable. As the saying goes... "any given Sunday".

However, the Vikes must bring the A game.

Everyone's beatable, including the Titans, as you will witness next weekend.

Unfortunately, though I'm a Steeler hater, they appear to be the least beatable team in the NFL at this time.

...but enjoy your off season anyway.
(6-10 lol)

Single tear rolls down my cheek:tears:

I am concerned with the Philly defense confusing T-Jack. Gus may be a better QB in the playoffs. Also, Peterson has to hold onto the ball. Turnovers will be crucial in this game.

I'm hoping that the big Williams wall be intact. I predict the fat lady will be singing! :sing: :thmbsp:

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:banana::banana::banana:

I am concerned with the Philly defense confusing T-Jack. Gus may be a better QB in the playoffs. Also, Peterson has to hold onto the ball. Turnovers will be crucial in this game.


That's a pretty good take, Waboman.

I would like to see both QB's used. TJack doesn't have the composure to stick with it if the going gets tough, although he did hang in there pretty good after the INT last week. Rolling in Gus would give him a mental break and slow things down for him.

I wouldn't have a problem running with Taylor if A.D. has issues with the ball.

the vikings made the playoffs?

We're gonna have a tough time getting past Philly this Sunday, but I think we can do it.


I'd love to see you guys knock off the iggies. The only team I dislike more than
Philly is Dallas.

1) At least Dallas will be watching from home.

2) Pittsburgh is unbeatable when they do not turn the ball over. That statement holds true for most good teams, but is especially true for Pittsburgh. That defense is sick good.

3) Playoff experience is hugely valuable for no explicable reason. Nobody wants to play Indianapolis and Manning. Ditto New York and the other Manning. Throw Pittsburgh in that pile. We'll see what Tennessee does.

4) Despite the fact that several Wildcards have gone all the way in recent years, the week off is big for coaching and game preparation. The exceptional Wildcard teams (Pittsburgh and New York) were literally exceptional teams and were able to pull it off. Indianapolis may do the same thing. Again, we'll see about Tennessee.

5) Roethlisberger has an unusually large load on his shoulders. More than the others, he has to carry his offense if his team is to prevail. If he can do so, his defense will win the game.

6) This is football. ANYTHING can happen.

7) Go Steelers.

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:banana::banana::banana:


Somebody planning a trip to Lambeau, because that's about as close to a Lombardi Trophy as the ViQueens will get...:D

Actually, I like all of the roadies this week, with the Ravens at Miami being the least known game. I like Indy better than the Titans, who are 3-3 since 10-0, and think a Steelers-Colts, and Giants-Panthers set of title games would prelude a dynamite SuperBowl. Please note that these games would be played outside on grass in real football stadiums, not inside on rugs....:D

But actually, I think all the games, well except maybe Atlanta-Arizona, will be good games and look forward to a great playoff season. Manning v. Manning would be quite a way to end this season though...:yes:

Everyone's beatable, including the Titans, as you will witness next weekend.

Unfortunately, though I'm a Steeler hater, they appear to be the least beatable team in the NFL at this time.

Somebody didn't watch the Steelers and Titans week 16. Titans destroyed them with Haynsworth and Vanden Bosh both out. Beat Ravens at Baltimore too IIRC. I didn't know Baltimore already beat Miami either. We will see!!

All I can say is after a dismal start, dumping coaches half-way, both the 49ers and Raiders pulled up their pants up and won their last games! Beating Chucky and the Bucks was sweet and the 49ers with new coach Mike Singletary is gonna kick ass next season.

Somebody planning a trip to Lambeau, because that's about as close to a Lombardi Trophy as the ViQueens will get...:D

lol, another bitter packer fan.

Somebody planning a trip to Lambeau, because that's about as close to a Lombardi Trophy as the ViQueens will get...:D

Probably...but they have a helluva lot better chance than 20 other teams watching from the sidelines. :D

lol, another bitter packer fan.

Naw, not bitter, just a fan.
Last year was spectacular; this year, not so much.
But Rodgers IS the best QB in the division and the WRs are brutal too, so I'm pumped for the long run. :thmbsp:

All I can say is after a dismal start, dumping coaches half-way, both the 49ers and Raiders pulled up their pants up and won their last games! Beating Chucky and the Bucks was sweet and the 49ers with new coach Mike Singletary is gonna kick ass next season.

I like Singletary. I think he's what the 49ers need.

Somebody planning a trip to Lambeau, because that's about as close to a Lombardi Trophy as the ViQueens will get...:D


Lol. Paint your cheese-head hat purple, throw some ribs on the grill, and watch the Vikes dominate! :D:yes::D

http://ac4.yt-thm-a01.yimg.com/image/98f525952e8f8dd8

Lol. Paint your cheese-head hat purple, throw some ribs on the grill, and watch the Vikes dominate! :D:yes::D

http://ac4.yt-thm-a01.yimg.com/image/98f525952e8f8dd8

Hmmmmmm......

What happened the last time the Falcons played the Vikes in the playoffs????

Oh, yeah, Atlanta went to the SuperBowl....:D

Damn! A lot of Vikes fans still feel the Atlanta pain.

I still feel the pain of when Mike Vick singlehandedly beat the Packers at Lambeau in the playoffs in '03.

Damn! A lot of Vikes fans still feel the Atlanta pain.


Yeah...I've tried to block it out.

That was the one and only kick that Gary Anderson missed all year. He was the first kicker to make 100% of FG and EPs in the regular season, but didn't quite git'er done post season. :tears:

Of course, the defense sorta choked too allowing Atlanta to score again after the FG attempt to tie it up and send it to OT. Atlanta then kicked a FG in OT to win.

Vikes will represent the North Division this year while the cheesepackers sit this one out due to losing like 5 straight down the stretch. Philly is an up and down team and by my count they're due for a downer.

Vikings win this one boys.

I still feel the pain of when Mike Vick singlehandedly beat the Packers at Lambeau in the playoffs in '03.

Man, the outburst of rage!
Point:
Packer fans have the "One" thing the Vikes will most likely never see, a Super Bowl WIN

All in good faith. The NFC Central was mighty weak this year!:yes:

What happened the last time the Falcons played the Vikes in the playoffs????


That loss still stings. "Take-a-knee" Denny will go down in infamy for that game.

However, it's still better then being a Packers fan. :tongue:

Vikings win this one boys.

Preach it Gibsonian! :thmbsp:

Just want to wish everyone a happy new year!!:banana:

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Damn! A lot of Vikes fans still feel the Atlanta pain.

Luckily we have (except for very recently) the memory of cheddar domination to see us through the off season.

I'm hoping to see the Falcon's at home for the NFC title again this year, but the odds are way against that. It would be sweet to exact revenge.

Still... love that all those puker fans have nothing but their precious paint thinner to see them through the rest of the season. Oh that and their "glory days".

Look for me in Sec 211 row 8 on Sunday while the cheddarheads are still crying about losing Faker^H^H^Hrve.

Hey, I'm not much into Favre after that childish outburst during the offseason. And I'd like to see the NFL's best rushing offenses go at it in the NFC championship. Turner vs. Peterson would be a fun game to see. Since the Packers are home watching.

I got to say the Vikes are tied with the Cardinals as the worst team in the playoffs. Being mortal enemies (Packer Fan), I still wish them luck.

Considering that the Vikings beat three of the NFC playoff teams, and should have beaten Atlanta, that's a pretty silly comment. The Vikings can't get any respect it seems. ESPN today somehow ranked the rushing attack fifth among playoff teams. I had to laugh. And everyone continues to bash a quarterback who has thrown 8 touchdowns, 3 wins and only 1 interception in the last 4 four games, with relatively few mistakes, unlike interception happy Frerotte.

I just wish that the coaching staff and its call playing was a bit more creative.

dew.

All this Viking Rage! I'm telling you. I'm so much happier to be a Packer fan, then I would be being a Vikings fan. :)
Never having won a Super Bowl's, gotta stink. I mean, you're in this game to win the big one, right?

Is the Playoff game still gonna be Blacked-out? Last I heard it was....
Link (http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/36911804.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiD3aPc:_Yyc: aUU)

BaaaaaRoooooooOOOO!

Is the Playoff game still gonna be Blacked-out? Last I heard it was....
Link (http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/36911804.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiD3aPc:_Yyc: aUU)

BaaaaaRoooooooOOOO!

WTF????

How the hell can a PLAYOFF game be blacked out for lack of ticket sales???
That's friggin' embarrassing. and it's INDOORS for God's Sake.

Hell, I'll bet none of us were even alive the last time a Packer game was blacked out....

And where the hell's Retro??? I owe him money for the Vikes finishing ahead of the Pack....

All this Viking Rage! I'm telling you. I'm so much happier to be a Packer fan, then I would be being a Vikings fan. :)

Rage... good one. I'm sure packer nation is glad to have you. Enjoy your upcoming decade of mediocrity. At least you'll have the glory days to fall back on, when you had a mullet and picked up your gal in that bitchin Camaro your mom's boyfriend let you use.


Is the Playoff game still gonna be Blacked-out? Last I heard it was....

That won't happen and before you go off on a typical puker fan, paint thinner fueled rant, let me explain.

Until this year, when playoff tickets went out season ticket holders were forced to pay for every possible playoff game in advance. So even though they may only play a home game in the opening round, we had to buy a strip of three games and hugely jacked up prices. When the ticket packages came out this year, the Bears had the upper hand and a wildcard spot was never in the mix for the NFC North.

Also factor in that a huge majority of the owners are corporate entities in a time when money is extremely short and purchasing tickets to a sporting event that likely wouldn't happen wouldn't have been prudent.

In actuality, this year the fine print stated that your card wouldn't be charged until the game is played.

Of the 20k tickets that were announced as available, 9,000 were sold the first day and the rest will be gone before a blackout.

I cannot believe that the Broncos will be without Mike Shanahan next year! It's gonna take me some time to get my head around that one.

Wild Card Weekend Winners:

34-27 San Diego
17-14 Baltimore
28-14 Philladelphia
34-10 Atlanta

If Indy does take San Diego at home, they will go to the Superbowl. Philly and Atlanta will both lose their next games. Baltimore is very dangerous and will win their side of the bracket and end up in the AFC championship. If San Diego wins against Indy, then Tennesse will end up in the Championship.

No matter what happens in the first round of the NFC, New York and Charlotte will end up in the championship.

Mike Singletary will have good success in SF next year. His team will be a great example of discipline and leadership.

Look for me in Sec 211 row 8 on Sunday while the cheddarheads are still crying about losing Faker^H^H^Hrve.

You're going to the game? Way cool. :cool: Rock on!!

You're going to the game? Way cool. :cool: Rock on!!

My father held charter season tickets to Vikings, Twins, and Northstars from when the teams first started.

I don't have the financial ability to keep them, but my brother does. The hockey team moved on (unbelievable set of circumstances) but the football and baseball tickets are still in the family.

The football seats are low in the second deck about the 30 yd line and he's never improved them. I love the view from there. The baseball seats are stunning... 2nd row over Joe Mauer's left shoulder. Closer to him than the pitcher is.

I get to about half of the Vikings games and 10 or 12 Twins games each year. As far as a football fan experience, I actually prefer watching on TV with the local radio guys for audio over attending a game. You miss a lot of the technical aspects of the game when you are live and in person. But its good to hang out with my brother for an afternoon.

Man, that is fantastic, having seats like that! I'll bet your Pop could tell some stories about Bud, Fran, the Purple People Eaters, Chuck Foreman, etc. Your Pop must have been a hardcore fan, too, sitting outside in December!

Man, that is fantastic, having seats like that! I'll bet your Pop could tell some stories about Bud, Fran, the Purple People Eaters, Chuck Foreman, etc. Your Pop must have been a hardcore fan, too, sitting outside in December!

Dad was a rabid sports fan, and that was inherited by my older brother and me. We actually lived 550 miles away from the Twin Cities when I was a kid, and he traveled to all of the home football games and many times a year to see the Twins and Northstars (he was a private pilot). I moved to Fargo in 1977 and to a suburb of Minneapolis in 1981.

I have great memories of the old Met stadium. Our football seats were front row of the second deck on the 12. The third deck hung right over our seats, and snow kicked down from the upper level landed right on our laps. I didn't see many games then, but I do have vivid memories of Bobby Allison, Harmon Killebrew, Cesar Tovar, Mudcat Grant, and even remember Carl Yastrzemski at bat for the Red Sox.

Chuck Foreman is still in town and is good friends with my brother so I see him from time to time. Actually, I attended a Twins game with him and my brother a couple years ago.

I remember the day that the "Rifle from Rice" took over from an injured Fran Tarkenton in 1977 and threw three TDs to beat SF. I was also there the day he threw for SIX against the hated packers. Too bad he was plagued by injury for most of his career.

Man, now that's a list of MN sports who's who! Great memories! Refresh mine: who is the "Rifle from Rice"? I never head that moniker. I'll bet you could tell some Halas stories, too. Gayle Sayers, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton coming to town!

Man, now that's a list of MN sports who's who! Great memories! Refresh mine: who is the "Rifle from Rice"? I never head that moniker. I'll bet you could tell some Halas stories, too. Gayle Sayers, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton coming to town!

The Rifle From Rice is Tommy Kramer. Also famous locally for his drunken phone call to a local radio station.

Sayers and Butkus I don't remember seeing. Payton of course, but he didn't have a lot of success against us. The local squad could usually man up for the big boys like him, Sanders, etc, it's the unheard of's that usually lit them up.

Lots of Ditka memories as a player and coach. It was loads of fun watching him go ballistic on the sidelines. No one throws a tantrum like that anymore.

So you got to watch Denny, Billick, Randall, Randle, Chris, Andre and Randy?

The local squad could usually man up for the big boys like him, Sanders, etc, it's the unheard of's that usually lit them up.

Lots of Ditka memories as a player and coach. It was loads of fun watching him go ballistic on the sidelines. No one throws a tantrum like that anymore.

Speaking of tantrums -- boy do I miss Burnsie and his @#)*&!$% potty mouth. Now there was fun news conference every time.

Don't know why its sideways, but its fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJLpFHYWhCs

And speaking of Barry Sanders -- I'll never forget accusations in his rookie season from the Vikings claiming he sprayed silicone on his jersey to make it harder to tackle him. They stopped the game and checked.

dew.

So you got to watch Denny, Billick, Randall, Randle, Chris, Andre and Randy?

Pretty much but we lived in Denver for the '98 and '99 season.

Now we're talkin'! I grew up in Wyoming and was an AFC West fan. I loved the Chargers and the Broncos. You were in Denver during the Superbowl Champion years - did you get to see any of the games at old Mile High?

You were in Denver during the Superbowl Champion years - did you get to see any of the games at old Mile High?

Of course! I saw the Vikings win there in 99. ;)

The football seats are low in the second deck about the 30 yd line and he's never improved them. I love the view from there. The baseball seats are stunning... 2nd row over Joe Mauer's left shoulder. Closer to him than the pitcher is.


That rocks! I try and take my family to at least few Twins games over the summer. I love it.

What will happen to your Twins seats when the new stadium opens?

The Rifle From Rice is Tommy Kramer. Also famous locally for his drunken phone call to a local radio station.

2-minute Tommy. He was fun. :D


Lots of Ditka memories as a player and coach. It was loads of fun watching him go ballistic on the sidelines. No one throws a tantrum like that anymore.

Remember when Ditka called the Dome the Rollerdome and wore roller blades to the press conference? Classic Ditka.

Of course! I saw the Vikings win there in 99. ;)
Just when we were getting along so well!:lazer:

That rocks! I try and take my family to at least few Twins games over the summer. I love it.

Baseball is a whole 'nother game live. Great family entertainment, too. I also love messing around the house, yard, garage with a game on the radio.

I really miss Herb Carneal.


What will happen to your Twins seats when the new stadium opens?

They are my older brother's seats. He is not taking the top tier like he has now, the pricing is way high. He's told me where the seats are and they are pretty good but not as good as in the dome.

Which will be fine. He'll get to enjoy the outdoors in addition to the best game in the world.

Damn, you guys going to get your act together up there and get this blackout lifted?

NFL extends Blackout Time (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-vikings-tickets&prov=ap&type=lgns)

It be pretty embarrassing to have the playoffs blacked out. I really can't believe that it has come to this. Arizona maybe because they've sucked forever and have no history, but I expected more form the fans in MN.

Are they sticking it to the fans with obscene prices? Or is the economy got folks thinking of better ways to spend a couple hundred bucks? Sports fans always seemed to be oblivious to that, but maybe not so much these days???

Falcons come on today, and I'm going to be watching, since Carolina doesn't play this week.

I'm going to have my 45 RPM version of Metallica's 'Ride The Lightning' playing, and I'm looking to see some absolutely vicious hitting going on. That's the only reason I watch football now, to see guys get get jacked and left laying on the ground for several seconds. I especially watch for vicious shoulder-to-helmet or even better helmet-to-helmet hits.

Damn, you guys going to get your act together up there and get this blackout lifted?

It be pretty embarrassing to have the playoffs blacked out. I really can't believe that it has come to this. Arizona maybe because they've sucked forever and have no history, but I expected more form the fans in MN.


Yeah Andyman, I agree. However, as of this morning only 3000 tix remain. I'm pretty confident that they will sell. It will be a sad day if I have to listen to this playoff game on the radio and not watch it in HD. :no:

Well, I think you'll have an answer in about 32 minutes as that's the 4:30PM deadline, or 92 minutes if it's CST.
I sure hope someone ponies up for those tixs, but at $80, $120, and $160, it ain't cheap...

Well, I think you'll have an answer in about 32 minutes.

Game on.

Meaning you guys won't get blacked out?

Game on.

Good for you!!

NFL football is so uninspiring to me that I can't even watch the playoffs. I'll watch the Superbowl (maybe) but that has gotten so over the top it's almost unbearable to watch anymore.

Is that NFL Football or Detroit Lion football you speak of my friend....

So how about starting a NFL bashing thread so those of us who enjoy the sport can still... enjoy it?

Yes please.

Yeah, Pat Tillman was pretty self-centered, and that showboat Dungy needs to be taken down a peg or two.

Yeah, Pat Tillman was pretty self-centered, and that showboat Dungy needs to be taken down a peg or two.

:tongue::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::tongue:

Damn, you guys going to get your act together up there and get this blackout lifted?

NFL extends Blackout Time (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-vikings-tickets&prov=ap&type=lgns)

It be pretty embarrassing to have the playoffs blacked out. I really can't believe that it has come to this. Arizona maybe because they've sucked forever and have no history, but I expected more form the fans in MN.

Are they sticking it to the fans with obscene prices? Or is the economy got folks thinking of better ways to spend a couple hundred bucks? Sports fans always seemed to be oblivious to that, but maybe not so much these days???

Traditionally teams required season ticket holders to buy play off tickets, the Vikings don't. Hence, one week to sell 60,000 tickets, rather than having most of them accounted for right away. Had we beaten Atlanta, it would have been two weeks to sell the tickets.

Not surprising it took so long, Minnesota fans are so luke warm after so much mediocrity and heartbreak.

dew.

Lets hope this home underdog trend continues!

Dew, you explained it very well. Around Thanksgiving, season ticket holders got notice to pay as much as $900 per seat for the three playoff games that could be played. Most season ticket holders have 4 seats, and (this is important) most season ticket holders are companies, not individuals.

I can't get my employer to order office supplies right now, so if I had learned that they bought sporting event tickets instead of pens and pencils, then......

Wow, I just LOVE wild card weekend. So much high caliber competition! Now I gotta load up and drive from Huntsville, AL to Dallas TX. Gotta get there b4 kickoff tomorrow and b4 the weather gets nasty.

Drive carefully. The weather can get rather treacherous.

I can't get my employer to order office supplies right now, so if I had learned that they bought sporting event tickets instead of pens and pencils, then......


C'mon, use them stubs. What could be more important than managerial spiffs and grease for the clients??? :D

What a great start to the playoffs!! :thmbsp:

The Chargers beating Peyton & the Colts in OT. Man, I do love playoff football.

specialidiot, have a kick ass time at the game tomorrow. Rock on!:rockon:

Yeah Andyman, I agree. However, as of this morning only 3000 tix remain. I'm pretty confident that they will sell. It will be a sad day if I have to listen to this playoff game on the radio and not watch it in HD. :no:

The local blackout wouldn't extend to subscribers of the NFL season ticket on TV, no?

That's pretty bad when a playoff game doesn't sell out, while regular season games do.....regardless of the reason. I'll bet the Vikings still make season ticket holders buy preseason game tickets, that's pretty much the only reason folks show up at those games.

So much for my pics on the roadies. 0-2 so far...

Wow. Another Charger/Colt heart-stopper last night. As a life long Chargers fan, I was cussing Norv Turner earlier in the season, but he has managed to go 3-1 in the playoffs the last 2 seasons. Wish me the best, back to work tomorrow with alot of unhappy Colts fans. I do like the Colts, the way their organization is run, great coaching and of course Peyton. On the other hand, I really despise the Broncos and wish the bolts would have laid 60 points on them last week (just a rant).

I'm one of those unhappy Colts fans, since Peyton came from Tennessee.

Both my teams lost yesterday. I was pulling for Atlanta too. The Falcons showing there's plenty of life after Michael Vick and doing well with a quarterback that sets an example of how you're supposed to act off the field was what got me to watching them again.

Oh well, here's a toast to the Carolina Panthers kicking butt against whoever they're playing next week.

Lol. I went 0-2 on my picks yesterday too. I really thought The Falcons were gonna light Arizona up. And I thought the Superbowl was going to be Indy vs Carolina. I'm at least 50% wrong on that pick too.:no: I did pick the Ravens, and they're currently beating Miami, and my Vikes haven't played yet. C'mon!!

The local blackout wouldn't extend to subscribers of the NFL season ticket on TV, no?

That's pretty bad when a playoff game doesn't sell out, while regular season games do.....regardless of the reason. I'll bet the Vikings still make season ticket holders buy preseason game tickets, that's pretty much the only reason folks show up at those games.

They got them all sold out yesterday, so no blackout. You have to remember, this is Minnesota, not only are we cheap, but heading out in the bitter cold when you have a nice warm recliner in the livingroom, makes this decision much more difficult! :D

By the way, I chose the recliner! :D




Retro

Damn, you guys going to get your act together up there and get this blackout lifted?

NFL extends Blackout Time (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-vikings-tickets&prov=ap&type=lgns)

It be pretty embarrassing to have the playoffs blacked out. I really can't believe that it has come to this. Arizona maybe because they've sucked forever and have no history, but I expected more form the fans in MN.

Are they sticking it to the fans with obscene prices? Or is the economy got folks thinking of better ways to spend a couple hundred bucks? Sports fans always seemed to be oblivious to that, but maybe not so much these days???

Oh shut up Andy! :D

At least Arizona has a "NEW" stadium "AND" nice weather to travel to the game!

"AND" the Vikings are sticking the fans with outrages ticket prices!

Oh, and Andy, what time were the Packers playing this weekend?

:D


Your buddy,
Retro

Well I'm watching from home, I gave up my ticket to a friend of my brother's.

Not real confident with 1/2 of the starting D line out.

Oh, and Andy, what time were the Packers playing this weekend?


At Lambeau ("Title Town") cleaning all the trophies!!! :D:scratch2:

Oh, and Andy, what time were the Packers playing this weekend?

:D


Your buddy,
Retro

Well, we've been hearing ""Wait until next year" for so long from your side of the river, we decided to sing it this year...:D

At Lambeau ("Title Town") cleaning all the trophies!!! :D:scratch2:

Question:
How many Packer fans does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer:
All of them. One to actually change the light bulb, and the rest of them to brag about how good the "old one" was!

:D




Retro

Well, it looks like the Vikes couldn't muster enough to hold down the Eagles. They actually did much better than I expected though.

You guys really need an upgrade at QB; Jackson is average at best. Are you going to fuel the fires and go after Favre if/when the Jets cut him loose and he decides (again!!) in June/July that he can still play.... I loved the guy, but it certainly looks like he needs to hang them up now. :yes:

Maybe just to stick it to us for that one game at Lambeau, eh???:scratch2:

As to next week...
Ravens over Titans,
Panthers over Cardinals
Steelers over Chargers
and the Eagles and Giants are a tossup for me right now...

Well, Cassel might be on the block assuming Brady recovers... I hear Jeff George is looking for work still....

dew.

You guys really need an upgrade at QB; Jackson is average at best.

Agreed. Neither T-Jack nor Ferrotte are championship caliber QBs. :no:

Coming into the 3rd quarter, down by only 2 and our D playing tough, I really thought we could pull this off. :(

I think Jim Mora (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3-eavMSBnk&feature=related) sums it up nicely.

Well, it looks like the Vikes couldn't muster enough to hold down the Eagles. They actually did much better than I expected though.

Went about how I expected. One of the feature backs was going to bust it open and it wasn't ours.


You guys really need an upgrade at QB; Jackson is average at best.

Agreed, but there isn't much out there.


Are you going to fuel the fires and go after Favre if/when the Jets cut him loose and he decides (again!!) in June/July that he can still play.... I loved the guy, but it certainly looks like he needs to hang them up now. :yes:

I will quit watching pro ball altogether if that happens. Great qb, horrible team mate, I wouldn't want him even in his prime. I hate that type of prima donna player who doesn't feel he has to live by team rules, attend mini camps, etc.

The truth is starting to come out of NY.....


Maybe just to stick it to us for that one game at Lambeau, eh???:scratch2:

I'd be happy to!

I thought we really had a good chance too, but then it seemed like Jackson got rattled and couldn't pull it back together.

Couple of nice, cringe inducing, vicious hits during the games too on wildcard weekend. Vikings' running back taking a helmet to his facemask the most visible. I was surprised to see him not suffer back spasms the rest of the game. Saw several nice helmet-to-helmet incidents that fortunately the refs didn't call. Excellent, just as I like it!

Looking again for more downright brutal hits, either shoulder-to-helmet or even better, shoulder-to-facemask, or helmet-to-helmet, this next weekend, again hits that leave players on the ground for a few moments wondering where they even are and with double vision and ringing ears.

The hit of the weekend was Haloti Ngata's powdering of Ted Ginn Jr during Ed Reed's pick six. Pennington got pancaked twice in this play, first by Bart Scott immediately after he threw the pass, later by Suggs as Reed waltzed into the end zone.

Ah, football.

24 hours from now, I'll be in the throes of the PLAYOFFS!!!!!

:banana::banana::banana:

Oughta be some good games, this weekend!

Agreed tensleep. The playoffs are magical.:zoom:

I can't help but say it again. I'm going to watching for players getting jacked so hard that they left wondering where they are for a minute or two, with their eyes blinking rapidly. :rockon:

Ravens vs Titans - It may come down to whether the Ravens can sack Collins. Titans O line has allowed the fewest sacks. Ravens D has the biggest sack differential. Stay tuned..............

Ravens win it 13 - 10! Man, that Flacko is one of the best rookie Qbacks I've seen in a while. No mistakes in this game, no interceptions, no sacks. Plus he has a hell of an arm!
Only rookie Qback to win two consecutive plauooff games.
Panthers will win their game. Not!

Amazing win for the Ravens. The stars are aligned for this team. Our defense had an off day, and we couldn't run the football. But we again won the turnover battle 3-0 and converted big plays at crucial moments. Great win.

Titans played like [expletive], the Panthers are now down 20-7, and the Panthers defense has forgotten its fundamentals. This is turning into another sickening playoff night for me.

Yeah, that Ravens/Titans game was a good one. A little sloppy with the penalties, but a good hard-hitting defensive battle.

On to the Cards/Panthers game. I'll tell ya, I really thought the Panthers would dominate the Cards. Man, I was way off base. In fact, I picked the panthers/Steelers in the Superbowl.

Total gift from the refs on the 30 second clock,if I was a Titans fan I would be livid.I hate to see the officials give away a game like that.

Better hope irate Titans fans don't find contact info for the officiating crew, or things could get ugly.

I wonder if during the playoffs the NFL keeps stuff like that under lock and key to prevent something happening should some irate fan get that mad.

Damn, I'm not watching the game, but does Delhomme look as bad as his stats?
80 yards and 3 picks???

Yeah, the Cards are beating him up something badly.:twak:

Make that 4 picks...

Anyone for five?

I'm already wondering if Jake Delhomme's days are numbered in Carolina now. He can't seem to get rid of the propensity for trying to force it when the heat is on and the blitz is coming like it is in the playoffs.

This is not what Jerry Richardson needed to see with his health failing him. I hope every single player's ashamed of themselves not only because they let down the fans, but they let Jerry down too. They may have just blown their chance to get a Vince Lombardi trophy for a dying man.

I can't believe the Cards are going to the NFC championship game.
I never thought the suffering would ever end.
It's been a lot of fun!

Yeah, the Cards are beating him up something badly.:twak:

Talk about an ass whoopin'

dew.

I haven't seen much of Warner since he left St. Louis and I haven't seen Fitzgerald play until the playoffs this year. What a combination! Warner knows how to get the ball to Fitzgerald, and Fitzgerald knows how to go and get it. The Cardinals sure have impressed me, even if they don't go any further. In fact, I expected them to lose their first game!

I did expect the Ravens to beat Tennessee; however, I was pulling for Tennessee. I want the Chargers to go to the Superbowl, but even if they can get past Pittsburgh, which I don't think they can, I felt they had a better shot at Tennessee than they do Baltimore. I don't think Pittsburgh can take the Ravens again.

More action tomorrow! :banana::banana:

Total gift from the refs on the 30 second clock,if I was a Titans fan I would be livid.I hate to see the officials give away a game like that.

The only thing donated was 3 turnovers by the Titans. They couldn't take advantage of opportunities.

Not to worry, they're all still rich.

I don't think Pittsburgh can take the Ravens again.



I hope you're right. At least the Ravens won't have to deal with a short week.

I can't believe the Cards are going to the NFC championship game.
I never thought the suffering would ever end.
It's been a lot of fun!

You guys need the sheriff Denny Green (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35rsehCF-0Y) back.:D

I hope you're right. At least the Ravens won't have to deal with a short week.


Beating a good team twice is tough-after that it's just another day at work-in the slaughterhouse! That would (will?) be a monster of a game. A 9-6 AFC Championship game will be one for the archives!

Man, was I wrong. The Ravens-Titans game came down to the Titans asking the Ravens: "kind sir, would you like to have possession of the ball?" Same with the Cards-Panther game.

You guys need the sheriff Denny Green (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35rsehCF-0Y) back.:D
Green really did get the ball rolling. He drafted well and got free agents to honestly consider coming here.

Having said that, he wasn't a good coach.

Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thmbsp:

Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thmbsp:

The Steelers sure looked impressive.

Looks like a Steelers - Eagles Super Bowl might very likely happen! I for one would like to see it. :smoke:

Looks like a Steelers - Eagles Super Bowl might very likely happen! I for one would like to see it. :smoke:

All PA Super Bowl - bring it on! :banana::banana::banana:

All PA Super Bowl - bring it on! :banana::banana::banana:
:no:

God I dislike the Steelers, alas it looks like they'll win another Super Bowl. Not sure the Ravens have enough left in the tank. Be fun watching, though.

Green really did get the ball rolling. He drafted well and got free agents to honestly consider coming here.

Having said that, he wasn't a good coach.

Coming from Vikings fan -- It took Denny like 5 playoffs to actually win a game. Bad postseason coach, kinda like Childress, all the time.

dew.

I just don't think the Eagles can beat the Cards at home,Warner is hot and they are a Fast young team. That game is on McNabbs shoulder.

I say Cards-Steelers=Super Bowl.

My Colts are out. Had to root for the Titans (Colts division) but they are out.
We beat both the Steelers and the Ravens during the regular season. Can't find a reason to root for/against the Steelers or Ravens. I usually root for my conference in the Super Bowl.

Nope, I think I would like the (underdog) Cardinals to get their first taste of a Super Bowl victory.....GO CARDS.

My Colts are out. Had to root for the Titans (Colts division) but they are out.
We beat both the Steelers and the Ravens during the regular season. Can't find a reason to root for/against the Steelers or Ravens. I usually root for my conference in the Super Bowl.

Nope, I think I would like the (underdog) Cardinals to get their first taste of a Super Bowl victory.....GO CARDS.

:no:

The Steelers looked awful sharp. We assume they are tough, but they looked sharp as well. They need to peak now with a solid running attack that has been lacking for most of the season. One game down, they seem to be doing just that.

Baltimore and Pittsburgh will be an epic game. Both teams are similar, designed to win in the same conference in the same venues: Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Cincinnati in the month of December. Pittsburgh, however, is slightly superior in all categories. They should win "easily", though it will not be easy and it will not be pretty.

Big Ben needs to come through for the offense. If he has a particularly bad game, the race is over. Having a successful running game almost guarantees Ben will play well.

Philadelphia is a real dangerous team, depending upon which team shows up to play.

I don't see how Arizona is able to play with the big boys all the way to the end.

The Ravens have got to be tired with the run of games they have played. Anything left in the tank? Emotional let down? Flacco is a rookie, rookies always suffer a let down in the Playoffs.

Go Steelers

Jocko_nc, that's a pretty good take, you've been paying attention.

Eagles will lose to the stealers in the super bowl

Pick up your beer and goodies on the way home and get your chores done early tomorrow - IT'S TIME FOR THE CHAMIONSHIPS!:banana::banana::banana:

Pick up your beer and goodies on the way home and get your chores done early tomorrow - IT'S TIME FOR THE CHAMIONSHIPS!:banana::banana::banana:

I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed the way this has turned out.

Cardinals were not a good team at all for most of the year. They made it to this weekend by being in a crappy conference, and then getting hot at the right time. I've never had any respect for that team and I still don't think I will even if they make it to the dance.

Eagles have a good team, I love their defense. Not a fan of their fans though.

Ravens are dull. Booooring.

Steelers I can live with.

But if this is the best we can do... yuck

I'll still watch though.

I can tell you that NBC is praying for an all Pennsylvania SB. The worst possible game for them would be Ravens/ Cards. Can you say ratings?

I can't wait till Sunday!!!

It's time to humiliate Baltimore by beating them a 3rd time. :yes:

The Steelers seem to be running on all cylinders now just in time for the Ravens showdown.

I have a good feeling about the game because the Steelers have been playing so well using the I-formation on offense and Ben looked to have his arm strength back last week against San Diego.

I'm not even going to mention the defense. :nono:

Go Steelers!

I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed the way this has turned out.

Cardinals were not a good team at all for most of the year. They made it to this weekend by being in a crappy conference, and then getting hot at the right time. I've never had any respect for that team and I still don't think I will even if they make it to the dance.

Eagles have a good team, I love their defense. Not a fan of their fans though.

Ravens are dull. Booooring.

Steelers I can live with.

But if this is the best we can do... yuck

I'll still watch though.

What?...the Eagles played like crap all year and shouldn't be in the championship any more than the Cardinals. :saywhat:

I think the Steelers will be going to the Superbowl too. IMO, the Ravens are just too tired. Plus the Steel Curtain is gonna punish that rookie QB.:bash:

I'm also cheering for the underdog Cards. I like Warner and Larry Fitzgerald is a local boy.:yes:

Anyway you slice it, the playoffs are upon us and the beer is chilled. Just need to call in the pizza.:tresbon:

I can't wait till Sunday!!!

It's time to humiliate Baltimore by beating them a 3rd time. :yes:

The Steelers seem to be running on all cylinders now just in time for the Ravens showdown.

I have a good feeling about the game because the Steelers have been playing so well using the I-formation on offense and Ben looked to have his arm strength back last week against San Diego.

I'm not even going to mention the defense. :nono:

Go Steelers!

Of the 18 times a "three-peat" has been in the offing post-season , the winning team has made it 11 times.
Add to that a healthy Willie Parker (didn't see that coming) and an O line that seems to have been scared into competence by Ben's last concussion , and I think we'll have two servings of fried (insert bird here) for the NFL post-season.

(mutilates a Terrible Towel)

What?...the Eagles played like crap all year and shouldn't be in the championship any more than the Cardinals. :saywhat:

While the records may be similar, the Eagles actually played quality opponents.

Cardinals won games against their conference, but folded against quality opponents from the east.

Cardinals have thrived on big plays from Warner and Fitzgerald. Eagles have thrived on a swarming, suffocating defense that creates turnovers and favorable field position.

Cardinals benefit from home field advantage, but I like the Eagles in this one, sorry.

The Eagles certainly did not play like crap, they just played inconsistently. Inconsistent play has been typical for the Eagles over the years. Typical for McNabb, too. Close, but not quite enough.

Cardinals won games against their conference, but folded against quality opponents from the east.


Except the Panthers. This ain't the same Cards that played Philly on Thanksgiving-and their head coach is the O coordinator that snapped the Eagles unbeaten run a couple years ago. This Cards team has The Ring on the offensive side of the staff. Could be a really good game. Having said that , the Eagles ain't the Falcons!


(mutilates a Terrible Towel)

AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH! :)

I can tell you that NBC is praying for an all Pennsylvania SB. The worst possible game for them would be Ravens/ Cards. Can you say ratings?

It's the Super bowl people are gonna watch no matter who plays.

Are you ready... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MWSjKX7kUA&feature=related) C'mon!!!!

I can tell you that NBC is praying for an all Pennsylvania SB. The worst possible game for them would be Ravens/ Cards. Can you say ratings?
I disagree. That would hurt the ratings. Just like the betting lines. East coast vs West coast is ALWAYS the biggest draw. They will have the Penn audience if EITHER team makes it. Both won't add anything.

I would enjoy Kurt Warner returning to the SB!!

While the records may be similar, the Eagles actually played quality opponents.

Cardinals won games against their conference, but folded against quality opponents from the east.

Cardinals have thrived on big plays from Warner and Fitzgerald. Eagles have thrived on a swarming, suffocating defense that creates turnovers and favorable field position.

Cardinals benefit from home field advantage, but I like the Eagles in this one, sorry.

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Kurt's back in it....the real season MVP!

No all-PA Super Bowl :( :( :(

The Cards looked good. I'm happy for Warner. Cards/Steelers SB.

The Steelers need to win by more then 6 today.;)

Lovin' the flagrant helmet-to-helmet going on in the Ravens/Steelers games and the refs are looking the other way, even when somebody goes down for a few moments. THAT's what football is all about! :rockon:

Just got back from the game. Gotta go cover my plants cuz apparently hell is freezing over. Cardinals in the Super bowl go figure.

nice!
what a blast to be at that game...

cards and ravens in the birdbowl!
superbirds!

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

You are correct, it is a joke. The only thing that saves the NFL from total embarrassment is that they aren't playing the raiders.

Cardinals in the Superbowl! I've picked them to do something for the last 5 years and now they go to the big game the year I ignore them. Well, it should be a fun matchup, Cards have some pretty good offense to put against the Steel Curtain. And Warner needs to win 3 more SBs, he said he was going to win 5 after the 99 Rams did it.

Go STEELERS!

On to the Superbowl!!!

:lmao::lmao::lmao:You are correct, it is a joke. The only thing that saves the NFL from total embarrassment is that they aren't playing the raiders.
Yeah...sure dude.
Stay away from Vegas.

Say a prayer for Willis McGahee. What a hit.

I was watching the first part of the Cardinals /Eagles game and had never seen such poor tackling by the Eagles. Cardinals in the SB? Geez there is something wrong with this system.