May

18

The Vikings to miss the playoffs?

Posted by The Jazzy One

May 18, 2009 | 2 Comments

Mike Florio of Yahoo Sports put out an article today about the 6 teams from last year’s playoffs that he thinks will miss the playoffs this year.
He listed the Vikings as one of those teams.
I just don’t agree.  I know that probably makes me sound like a “homer” (although technically the Vikings don’t play in [...]

Jan

21

Painful memories

Posted by The Jazzy One

January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

10 years ago this year, the Vikings should have been on their way to beating the Broncos in the Super Bowl, but, they blew it against the Falcons in the NFC championship game.
Here’s where the momentum really shifted:

Jan

14

Around the NFL: Surprises in this round

Posted by The Jazzy One

January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Out of the 4 playoff games this round, I was surprised by 3 of them.
The Ravens Beat The Titans
To be honest, I thought the Titans record this year made them look a little better than they really were, but I still expected the Titans to beat the Ravens.  Rookie Joe Flacco continues to have a [...]

Jan

7

Around the NFL: For now, I’m a Cardinals fan

Posted by The Jazzy One

January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I was trying to figure out which of the final 8 teams I want to win, and I think I have to pull for the Cardinals. I just can’t bring myself to get behind the Giants, Panthers, or Eagles, and frankly the remaining 4 AFC teams bore me.
So… GO CARDINALS!

Jan

5

Wildcard Weekend: Vikings Lose to Eagles at home

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January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Read the NFL.com recap HERE

Well, the Vikings had a chance to win their first playoff game since 2008 all the way up to the fourth quarter, but they blew it.

The defense played well most of the game. They gave up the 70+ yard screen pass, of course, which was the nail in the coffin, but [...]

Jan

4

The season is over

Posted by The Jazzy One

January 4, 2009 | 1 Comment

I’m not in the mood to write too much this year, but thanks to terrible 2nd half playcalling and a QB who looked scared out of his mind, the Vikings season is over.
I’m trying to figure out right now if I would’ve preferred to just lose today, or wait till next week to suck… just [...]

Dec

28

We’re IN!!!!

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December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This isn’t my official game recap.  It’s just my celebration post.
THE VIKINGS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of two things had to happen today:  The Vikings had to win, or the Bears had to lose.  Just to be sure for us, both things happened!  :-)  First time in the playoffs since 2004.
Keep an eye on the [...]