I don't necessarily like it, but much of the sports world is operated within the realm of "ifs" and for the most part, I deal with it. Today, I'm swimming in the deep end of that realm. The biggest "if" in the sports arena today actually revolves around a stadium. TCF Bank Stadium to be exact. By Peter Christian … [Read more...] about The Most Logical Stadium to Host the Bears-Vikings MNF Game
Minnesota Vikings
Chicago Bears Don’t Want to Play In Minnesota
After the roof caved in on the Metrodome (and the Vikings season and Brett Favre's consecutive game streak and Tarvaris Jackson's days in a Vikings uniform) last Sunday, the Vikings were forced to move a home game against the New York Giants to Ford Field in Detroit. While the venue change wasn't the reason the Vikings got shellacked it wasn't exactly a non-factor in the team's … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Don’t Want to Play In Minnesota
The Metrodome Roof Collapses; Minnesotans Lose Their Minds
I saw the reports of the Metrodome's cave-in yesterday morning as I woke up. I was intrigued, but only because I wanted to see what the structure looked like without the giant teflon roof floating above the concrete structure. I wasn't overly concerned with the Vikings losing a home game, because for all intensive purposes the Vikings season is over anyhow, and I was even less … [Read more...] about The Metrodome Roof Collapses; Minnesotans Lose Their Minds
Why Isn’t the Vikings Game at TCF Bank Stadium instead of Ford Field?
Some casual fans of the Minnesota Vikings are cheering because the game against the Vikings is now delayed for more than thirty hours. This lack of insight is astounding considering that the team will have to travel to the motor city and play at play at Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions, and play in front of fans who are watching them for free and are not passionate to … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t the Vikings Game at TCF Bank Stadium instead of Ford Field?
Minnesota Vikings Disastrous Season due to Injuries…Or is it?
Percy Harvin is experiencing migraine headaches; Offensive Guard Steve Hutchinson has a broken right thumb; Defensive End Ray Edwards is gimpy on a bum ankle. The aforementioned ailments are enough to send any Vikings fan running for Maalox, but Adrian Peterson also had a limited ability to make cuts due to his sprained ankle. This is a recipe for disaster for a Minnesota … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Disastrous Season due to Injuries…Or is it?
Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much
Things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser in the NFL. There have been no teams in the L.A. area since the Rams departed for St. Louis and the Raiders bolted to Oakland in 1995. For Roger Goodell and the rest of the brass, it's imperative they locate an organization in the L.A. area to tap into that sizable market. Very sizable for televisions, ticket buyers, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much
How Leslie Frazier Can Keep the Vikings Job
Leslie Frazier is the current head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, acquired by default through the incompetence consistently demonstrated by his predecessor Brad Childress. Some might think that this is taking over a club under adverse conditions, but then again how else could a vacancy like this exist? If everything was on the up and up, Childress would still be roaming the … [Read more...] about How Leslie Frazier Can Keep the Vikings Job
Brad Childress Fired, Vikings Still in Flux
The end is here. No, that's not meant to sound prophetic, apocalyptic or ominous by any means. For Vikings fans, it's meant to sound joyous. The Brad Childress era has reached it's conclusion and for that, we should celebrate with a very tiny bottle of champagne. Really tiny. By Peter Christian … [Read more...] about Brad Childress Fired, Vikings Still in Flux
Vikings Funeral? Minnesota’s 2010 Season Officially Lost at Sea
The Minnesota Vikings have come to a breaking point in their season. They were pummeled by their rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. And Brett Favre wasn’t even listening to offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell after his interception. It is well known that Favre and Brad Childress don’t see eye to eye despite the fact that the latter is the on-again off-again chauffeur. If Favre … [Read more...] about Vikings Funeral? Minnesota’s 2010 Season Officially Lost at Sea
Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company
Jared Allen should be keeping Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice awake at night. The 6'6" 270 pound end Allen already has 4 sacks and 26 tackles, and is a sizeable mismatch for Frank Omiyale to guard on Sunday when the Bears play at home. At times Omiyale has looked more "LOST" trying to figure out what end or blitzing linebacker to pick up for a block than the entire … [Read more...] about Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company