Can we get a little help around here?

The Vikings remind me of an infant. They need help to do about anything. The Cheesecurds could have provided that help last night but they were incapable of doing so. Therefore the Vikes are left to fend for themselves on Sunday against the Giants. Coughlin has dodged the questions so far on how he is going to play it, but you gotta think that the Giants aren't going to go 100% on the road when they have nothing to gain, other than spoiling the Vikes season. I hope I am right. I can't handle another offseason of what could have been.

First Round Bye

What a game yesterday by the Vikes. When was the last time they jumped out an opponent like that and won comfortably. I dare to say it, but are they rounding into form for the playoffs? Looking at the playoff scenarios, the Vikes could conceivably get a first round bye if things shake out right. Carolina plays at the Giants on Sunday night so whoever loses that game would have four losses. If it's the Giants who lose (who looked terrible against Dallas yesterday) the Vikes would simply have to win the finale against them and by virtue of the tiebreaker would have the #2 seed and the bye. Say Carolina loses, they play their finale at New Orleans which would not be a cupcake game by any stretch. The Vikes also hold the tiebreaker over them as well. Definitely optimistic given that P. Williams is going to miss the last two games but hopefully they can still win, get the bye, and have him back for the first playoff game.

Way to go Dogs

The picture says it all. Hard nosed, opportunistic defense and just enough offense to hold on for a 21-14 win. It was neat getting to see UMD on ESPN2. The only other time I can remember them being on the national stage was when they made the Frozen Four in 2004. This time the result was a lot more favorable. Good work boys! Way to make all the alumni out there proud.

New coach, same as the old coach

I'm so glad that McHale first Randy Wittman and decided to replace him with......himself??? I'm sure that will work. The silver lining to this that I can see is that since McHale gave up his VP of Basketball Operations role and will probably completely flop as the coach, they will go in a different direction next season. I don't see how they can't. Who in the world would pay to see them right now? I am a huge Timberwolf fan but there are about 127,325 things I would rather do then watch the T-Pups right now.

I'm sure this will be said 1,000 times, but bring back Flip. The chances are extremely slim, I know, but that would at least wake up some of the dormant fan base and excite some of the players since he is a players coach. It may also make a free agent or us want to play for us since he has had success elsewhere. Look at it this way, the T-Wolves had never even had another coach come within 10 games of leading them into the playoffs, besides Flip. Who are they going to get that has better credentials?

Jerry vs. Marion

Does Jerry Jones ever wonder why people don't like him and the Cowboys? How can he call out Marion Barber for not playing yesterday against the Steelers. That was the first game that Barber has missed in over three years. He is the toughest runner in the league and is giving up his long-term health for Jones's team. If he was hurt and not 100% why play and weaken the team.

One more win

After that impressive victory by the Vikes over the Lions yesterday (queue the eye roll) they are in perfect position to win the NFC North with one more win (how sweet is it that the Cheese Curds are 5-8). In fact if the Bears lose to the Saints on Thursday and the Vikes win at the Cardinals Sunday they can clinch it. Even if the Vikes don't beat the Cardinals, as long as they beat the Falcons and the Bears lose at least one of their last three, they will win it. The Vikes hold all of the tiebreakers.

Did anyone find it ironic that Gus got hurt yesterday making a tackle on an interception? It will be interesting to see if he can fight off that lower back bruise and play on Sunday.

On a side note, I hope the Lions don't go winless just for the sake of Duante. You can say what you want about the guy but he had some good years with the Vikes, always competed, and was entertaining to watch. It would actually be perfect if they went into the last game at Lambeau at 0-15 and then beat the Cheese Muffins.

First Place

I can't think of any words to describe this other than....awesome. Keep making plays like this Vikes and Childress might keep his job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWWbvh_eLWo&feature=related