Must Win

Why is it that the Vikes always get themselves into must-win situations throughout the season if they want to make the playoffs? It probably has a lot to do with the fact that they are perpetually a mediocre team.

They have another must-win scenario tomorrow against Jacksonville since they already have five losses and they will not win at Arizona and win probably not win the final game at home against the Giants. Sadly in the last few years the Vikes have wet the bed in games that they need to win. Even though the game is in Jacksonville (whose fans are about as passionate as T-Wolf fans) they should be able to take care of business since the Jags come into the game with a 1-4 record at home. However, we have said that before.

Goodbye Metrodome

I saw this article on startribune.com ranking the top 5 losses in Gophers history while at the Metrodome since the game Saturday against Iowa will be the last game the Gophers will play there. Check it out:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/34813109.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUjc8LDyiUiacyKUU

Notice that you will not find the top five wins. It's also interesting that all of the heartbreaking losses have been in the last eight years. I suppose it was hard to find a heartbreaking loss in the late 80's and 90's when you were blown out every time. Hopefully, the Golden Goofs can close it out in style.