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Look on the Bright Side Dec 7, 2020 8:46:24 GMT -6

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Dec 6, 2020 21:46:25 GMT -6 TAFKASP said:

Dec 6, 2020 21:30:48 GMT -6 vikingpitbull said:

Nah that's not the point. Look at how you felt at 1-5 because it will be back. We have had wins that change nothing other than prolonging more failures. We are in it because only 5 NFC teams have a better than .500 record. In the AFC we would be dead in the water in 9th place. Just because it's a feel good story and some people shift their emotions at the drop of a hat some don't. A turd is still a turd. Not one of these victories has changed what this team is. People let themselves get pulled in time after time.

I think I see the disconnect, because your reaction is emotional you believe everybody else is too. I enjoyed the game, but I did not run a victory lap around the living room, nor jump up and down at any point in the game, in fact my wife was certain they lost because I was completely emotionless.

I enjoyed the game, my life will be neither better nor worse due to the outcome.

If you actually enjoyed that game you are a big part of the problem. That game was horrible. Hot garbage. I watched the game (mainly because I was hungover) the whole time I watched it I said to myself "this vikings team is a hot mess".

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Dec 7, 2020 1:11:39 GMT -6 Reignman said:

Dec 6, 2020 21:46:25 GMT -6 TAFKASP said:

I enjoyed the game, but I did not run a victory lap around the living room, nor jump up and down at any point in the game, in fact my wife was certain they lost because I was completely emotionless.

And how did you get to that point

? Or what made you get to that point? Learning your lesson after this team let you down countless times? Yeah that's where I'm at too. Fool me 35 times and I start to figure things out.

Yeah it's really swung for me. I didn't miss a single game for probably 15 years and attended at least one a year. I've watched 2 games this year.

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Dec 7, 2020 1:11:39 GMT -6 Reignman said:

Dec 6, 2020 21:46:25 GMT -6 TAFKASP said:

I enjoyed the game, but I did not run a victory lap around the living room, nor jump up and down at any point in the game, in fact my wife was certain they lost because I was completely emotionless.

And how did you get to that point

? Or what made you get to that point? Learning your lesson after this team let you down countless times? Yeah that's where I'm at too. Fool me 35 times and I start to figure things out.

It's more than that for me; it's that the same guys who run the show have been doing the fooling for a while now, and in mostly the same way.

You can only here the bedtime story about the NFL franchise that's led by a defense-oriented head coach, failed to build a good offensive line, and got their QB at the used quarterback store so many times before you know it by heart and remember how it ends.

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Post by vikingpwr on Dec 7, 2020 15:54:10 GMT -6

Dec 6, 2020 21:46:25 GMT -6 TAFKASP said:

I think I see the disconnect, because your reaction is emotional you believe everybody else is too. I enjoyed the game, but I did not run a victory lap around the living room, nor jump up and down at any point in the game, in fact my wife was certain they lost because I was completely emotionless.

I enjoyed the game, my life will be neither better nor worse due to the outcome.

I see a disconnect as well. There are numerous ways to enjoy a game. For whatever reason there are a select few fans of the Vikings that get agitated and or annoyed because others are taking satisfaction in a simple win. Why is that you suppose?

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Look on the Bright Side Dec 8, 2020 0:14:41 GMT -6

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Dec 7, 2020 15:54:10 GMT -6 vikingpwr said:

I see a disconnect as well. There are numerous ways to enjoy a game. For whatever reason there are a select few fans of the Vikings that get agitated and or annoyed because others are taking satisfaction in a simple win. Why is that you suppose?

Because some of us have a strong aversion to delusion? *shrug*

Aug 8, 2024 18:42:12 GMT -6 whoskmoon said:

if sitting and watching something versus actually doing it made a person great at it, Reignman would be the next Ron Jeremy.

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Post by comet52 on Dec 8, 2020 0:52:55 GMT -6

I watched four Bucs games this year. They clobbered Green Bay and Carolina, and lost to the Rams and Chiefs.

I would say they are a little better on both sides of the ball though they can't run it as well. Off a bye. Brady is better in big games than Klutch Kirky but his downfield accuracy seems to be fading with age and Arians offense runs a lot of that stuff.

Coaching is a toss up--angry fossil Mike Zimmer vs. angry gambler Bruce Arians.

I'd make it Tampa by 4.5. Line is 6.5-7 so some value in taking Vikes to cover imo but they likely lose this game.

Also my spell check on my phone keeps changing "Vikes" to "Cukes" so make of that what you will.

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Look on the Bright Side Dec 8, 2020 1:04:44 GMT -6

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Dec 8, 2020 0:52:55 GMT -6 comet52 said:

I watched four Bucs games this year. They clobbered Green Bay and Carolina, and lost to the Rams and Chiefs.

I would say they are a little better on both sides of the ball though they can't run it as well. Off a bye. Brady is better in big games than Klutch Kirky but his downfield accuracy seems to be fading with age and Arians offense runs a lot of that stuff.

Coaching is a toss up--angry fossil Mike Zimmer vs. angry gambler Bruce Arians.

I'd make it Tampa by 4.5. Line is 6.5-7 so some value in taking Vikes to cover imo but they likely lose this game.

Also my spell check on my phone keeps changing "Vikes" to "Cukes" so make of that what you will.

As long as they don't go to green uniforms, I don't care what you phone calls them.

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Look on the Bright Side Dec 8, 2020 1:05:41 GMT -6

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Dec 8, 2020 0:14:41 GMT -6 Reignman said:

Dec 7, 2020 15:54:10 GMT -6 vikingpwr said:

I see a disconnect as well. There are numerous ways to enjoy a game. For whatever reason there are a select few fans of the Vikings that get agitated and or annoyed because others are taking satisfaction in a simple win. Why is that you suppose?

Because some of us have a strong aversion to delusion? *shrug*

You have a strong aversion to delusion to what exactly? I'm not clear on what you're saying.

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Dec 7, 2020 12:29:48 GMT -6 Longship said:

It's more than that for me; it's that the same guys who run the show have been doing the fooling for a while now, and in mostly the same way.

THIS.Exactly how I feel.

Are ownership ever going to figure out that for the team to rise to the top,change must be made.Do they not see what is happening around the league? Do they even care?

Dec 8, 2020 0:52:55 GMT -6 comet52 said:

I would say they are a little better on both sides of the ball though they can't run it as well. Off a bye. Brady is better in big games than Klutch Kirky but his downfield accuracy seems to be fading with age and Arians offense runs a lot of that stuff.

I'm not sure that's the case.Saw something the other day regarding Arians system,and all QBs struggle with it in their first year.

Carson Palmer threw 24 TDs & 22 Ints his first year,then was much better in subsequent years.

Peyton Manning and Big Ben also struggled their first year in the system as did Jameis Winston last year.

Dec 8, 2020 0:52:55 GMT -6 comet52 said:

I'd make it Tampa by 4.5. Line is 6.5-7 so some value in taking Vikes to cover imo but they likely lose this game.

Tampa's average winning margin is just under17 points,the Vikings is 6 points.

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Dec 6, 2020 17:16:20 GMT -6 giveu1guess said:

Dec 6, 2020 17:14:21 GMT -6 papaya said:

This team was 1-5. Garbage. Pathetic, ugly...

Now look 6-6. Still garbage. Pathetic, ugly...

Fixed that for you

Boz i think you'd be better suited to be a Steelers or a SF fan. 2 teams with a rich history that seem to be pretty good every few years. I just dont think you can enjoy the masterpiece that Cousins has giving us the last 2 months 😋😋😋

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Dec 6, 2020 21:30:48 GMT -6 vikingpitbull said:

Dec 6, 2020 20:35:47 GMT -6 suncoastvike said:

I feel your anguish. Winning games is the worst case scenario for a few of you.

Nah that's not the point. Look at how you felt at 1-5 because it will be back. We have had wins that change nothing other than prolonging more failures. We are in it because only 5 NFC teams have a better than .500 record. In the AFC we would be dead in the water in 9th place. Just because it's a feel good story and some people shift their emotions at the drop of a hat some don't. A turd is still a turd. Not one of these victories has changed what this team is. People let themselves get pulled in time after time.

We played this whole season without one of if not the top 4-3 DE, our 340 pound Nose opted out, Barr love him or hate him is good at playing the run & only played what 2 games and our CB unit is very young & inexperienced including our 1st rd pick that has missed time. Not trying to make a bunch of excuses but i think this was a growning year for alot of guys and fully expect to make a run in 2021 with guys returning and the young guys getting a year older

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Dec 8, 2020 7:07:02 GMT -6 ozzvic said:

Dec 6, 2020 21:30:48 GMT -6 vikingpitbull said:

Nah that's not the point. Look at how you felt at 1-5 because it will be back. We have had wins that change nothing other than prolonging more failures. We are in it because only 5 NFC teams have a better than .500 record. In the AFC we would be dead in the water in 9th place. Just because it's a feel good story and some people shift their emotions at the drop of a hat some don't. A turd is still a turd. Not one of these victories has changed what this team is. People let themselves get pulled in time after time.

We played this whole season without one of if not the top 4-3 DE, our 340 pound Nose opted out, Barr love him or hate him is good at playing the run & only played what 2 games and our CB unit is very young & inexperienced including our 1st rd pick that has missed time. Not trying to make a bunch of excuses but i think this was a growning year for alot of guys and fully expect to make a run in 2021 with guys returning and the young guys getting a year older

If you missed it I stated before the year started no excuses and named most of if not all that would be used. It's always excuses. The reason there are young guys is because the HC can't coach player up and or the GM cant find talent to be coached or both. Also when a GM runs them into the ground via the cap there are no alternatives. These excuses are all self inflicted. Every team has adversity at some point yet can still win. This is a pattern of fans for years here. Do you get tired of saying these aren't excuses yet they are.

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Look on the Bright Side Dec 8, 2020 7:46:08 GMT -6

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Dec 8, 2020 7:27:50 GMT -6 vikingpitbull said:

Dec 8, 2020 7:07:02 GMT -6 ozzvic said:

We played this whole season without one of if not the top 4-3 DE, our 340 pound Nose opted out, Barr love him or hate him is good at playing the run & only played what 2 games and our CB unit is very young & inexperienced including our 1st rd pick that has missed time. Not trying to make a bunch of excuses but i think this was a growning year for alot of guys and fully expect to make a run in 2021 with guys returning and the young guys getting a year older

If you missed it I stated before the year started no excuses and named most of if not all that would be used. It's always excuses. The reason there are young guys is because the HC can't coach player up and or the GM cant find talent to be coached or both. Also when a GM runs them into the ground via the cap there are no alternatives. These excuses are all self inflicted. Every team has adversity at some point yet can still win. This is a pattern of fans for years here. Do you get tired of saying these aren't excuses yet they are.

Ok we are 6-6 and the 7th seed lol Seriously what team are you so jealous of besides the obvious Chiefs? Just cause you watch the Vikings every week (im assuming) you have this opinion. Reality is no team is that scary this year and has looked horrible plenty of times this year.

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Dec 7, 2020 15:54:10 GMT -6 vikingpwr said:

Dec 6, 2020 21:46:25 GMT -6 TAFKASP said:

I think I see the disconnect, because your reaction is emotional you believe everybody else is too. I enjoyed the game, but I did not run a victory lap around the living room, nor jump up and down at any point in the game, in fact my wife was certain they lost because I was completely emotionless.

I enjoyed the game, my life will be neither better nor worse due to the outcome.

I see a disconnect as well. There are numerous ways to enjoy a game. For whatever reason there are a select few fans of the Vikings that get agitated and or annoyed because others are taking satisfaction in a simple win. Why is that you suppose?

I enjoy all the games. I was visiting my brother in Jersey for the Carolina game and he was getting all pissed about the way we were playing and I turned to him and said, "is this team really worth getting that worked up about?". And he kind chuckled at the silliness.

I guess in my old age, having witnessed so many purple moments of failure, I have reached a sort of personal football zen state. I will watch and enjoy any pro football game in fact it's the only sport I still enjoy vs. many past years of watching everything all the time. All the other sports have faded in terms of my interest in the last 10-15 years, leaving only the NFL.

So I enjoy the games for what they are and if the Vikings are doing their keystone cops bit like last Sunday I just laugh. Then I come here to see if the sunshine pumpers have our Super Bowl parade route mapped out. I'm counting on you vikingpwr!

Btw does pwr stand for public Wilf relations?

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