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After the Rams game this team seems to have a different attitude and as a fan I think I am changing my attitude as well.
Before the Rams game I was looking at the schedule, as I do every year, and our division and conference rivals, and just hoping and praying that the Eagles lose or the Saints choke or the Lions get beat, so we can sneak into the playoffs just in case we have a meltdown.
I am really beginning to believe in this team and that this coaching staff and players can beat anyone. The Vikings need to take this division because they are the best and beat the Lions not because the Lions choked but the Vikes are dominant. The Vikings are going to play their way into a a first round buy not because the other teams lose but because the Vikings are going to beat the teams they need to beat to take that first round buy and get a home game.
I am really relaxed about the rest of the season the Vikings will finish at least 12-4 and get that first round buy and home game!
I am still hesitant. I have still can't get over the burned feeling from last years 5-0 start and previous other seasons of disappointment.
Quote: @ThunderGod said:
I am still hesitant. I have still can't get over the burned feeling from last years 5-0 start and previous other seasons of disappointment.
I hear ya but if we beat the lions I don't think we lose another game.
Quote: @ThunderGod said:
I am still hesitant. I have still can't get over the burned feeling from last years 5-0 start and previous other seasons of disappointment.
I hear ya too, but I've taken a cautious approach since 2009. Last years 5-0 I remember coming out of US Bank and a certain member sounds like Skow vikes 44 mentioned about a superbowl. I was quick to chastise. gotta take it one game at a time. While that's the best approach it's nice to think what if. and this year I've been operating on No team has ever won a superbowl in their home stadium. So it's obvious it's not going to happen, prove me wrong vikings I dare ya. Win on Thursday and take 10 days rest. They control their own destiny for the Division crown, and for a first round bye. The Defense has not scored yet this season, they have at least three TD's the past three seasons and 4 twice. They average 25 takeaways a year and right now they are sitting at 10 for the year. While that's not a given, it's something that I think we are about to see change. And one thing that I think is underestimated is the growing confidence of the players on this team especially the younger guys. But first things first beat the friggin Lions PLEASE!
Quote: @PapaScott said:
@ ThunderGod said:
I am still hesitant. I have still can't get over the burned feeling from last years 5-0 start and previous other seasons of disappointment.
I hear ya too, but I've taken a cautious approach since 2009. Last years 5-0 I remember coming out of US Bank and a certain member sounds like Skow vikes 44 mentioned about a superbowl. I was quick to chastise. gotta take it one game at a time. While that's the best approach it's nice to think what if. and this year I've been operating on No team has ever won a superbowl in their home stadium. So it's obvious it's not going to happen, prove me wrong vikings I dare ya. Win on Thursday and take 10 days rest. They control their own destiny for the Division crown, and for a first round bye. The Defense has not scored yet this season, they have at least three TD's the past three seasons and 4 twice. They average 25 takeaways a year and right now they are sitting at 10 for the year. While that's not a given, it's something that I think we are about to see change. And one thing that I think is underestimated is the growing confidence of the players on this team especially the younger guys. But first things first beat the friggin Lions PLEASE!
I remember (slightly) after that game a proud fan high fiving everyone as they returned to the lot and repeatedly saying, "Five and Oh, Let's Go!"
I do often think of that and how quickly it went down. I am seriously cautious right now. It's hard to go all in when it hurts so bad if the other shoe drops.
Quote: @SkolVikings44 said:
@ PapaScott said:
@ ThunderGod said:
I am still hesitant. I have still can't get over the burned feeling from last years 5-0 start and previous other seasons of disappointment.
I hear ya too, but I've taken a cautious approach since 2009. Last years 5-0 I remember coming out of US Bank and a certain member sounds like Skow vikes 44 mentioned about a superbowl. I was quick to chastise. gotta take it one game at a time. While that's the best approach it's nice to think what if. and this year I've been operating on No team has ever won a superbowl in their home stadium. So it's obvious it's not going to happen, prove me wrong vikings I dare ya. Win on Thursday and take 10 days rest. They control their own destiny for the Division crown, and for a first round bye. The Defense has not scored yet this season, they have at least three TD's the past three seasons and 4 twice. They average 25 takeaways a year and right now they are sitting at 10 for the year. While that's not a given, it's something that I think we are about to see change. And one thing that I think is underestimated is the growing confidence of the players on this team especially the younger guys. But first things first beat the friggin Lions PLEASE!
I remember (slightly) after that game a proud fan high fiving everyone as they returned to the lot and repeatedly saying, "Five and Oh, Let's Go!"
I do often think of that and how quickly it went down. I am seriously cautious right now. It's hard to go all in when it hurts so bad if the other shoe drops.
Let's go 5-0 yes before the game. Way to go 5-0 after the game. Let's go Superbowl whoa Nelly!
Quote: @PSBLAKE said:
After the Rams game this team seems to have a different attitude and as a fan I think I am changing my attitude as well.
Before the Rams game I was looking at the schedule, as I do every year, and our division and conference rivals, and just hoping and praying that the Eagles lose or the Saints choke or the Lions get beat, so we can sneak into the playoffs just in case we have a meltdown.
I am really beginning to believe in this team and that this coaching staff and players can beat anyone. The Vikings need to take this division because they are the best and beat the Lions not because the Lions choked but the Vikes are dominant. The Vikings are going to play their way into a a first round buy not because the other teams lose but because the Vikings are going to beat the teams they need to beat to take that first round buy and get a home game.
I am really relaxed about the rest of the season the Vikings will finish at least 12-4 and get that first round buy and home game!
That's the beauty of the Viking's curse.....'C'mon on in, hardcore fan.....seriously, its fine!....the water is so warm....take a swim!....get your suit on!....drinks poolside!....Yeeehaww!....' Then you jump in the deep end off the diving board and the water is freezing. But you can't have a fun season unless you drink a little Kool Aid.
i predicted 12-4 to 10-6 at the worst for this year, but even I am having a hard time buying in until we play these next 3 games. If we can go 3-0 or even 2-1 and make it a good game.... I will likely be gulping the koolaid once again. I watch the Eagles and I see a real deal team, I see the Panthers and Falcons and I see a team that on a good day is just as dangerous.(the seahawks and saints are still legit threats as well) I want to believe that we are every bit the team the the Eagles Panthers and Falcons are, but I see the little flaws in our team more as I am more familiar.. and the whole 40 years of heartbreak thing.
I agree that you have to drink the Kool Aid because if you don't, what is the fun. I have learned to be a little more guarded though so I am ready when the roller coaster takes that plunge down.
It is a little like going into this year. I knew that every year something happens. It just does. It is usually an unexpected injury and sure enough Cook was knocked out. Then it was Sam. The difference this year (which is amazing) however is that not only has the next man stepped up but in some cases, the next man up has done a better job of filling in. Case in point (pun intended).
I am however much more guarded as the years go by and don't buy into the hype in the early part of the season which sells tickets.
Now, as far as facts go, we need to take care of the Lions. I saw this coming when the Lions played the Packers. Emotions aside, a Lions loss would have been much better for the Vikings. Let other teams beat up the Packers this year.
Second, home field advantage is and will be the main focus after addressing the Lions. It plays a huge part in getting to the NFC title game. I was watching the Skins and Saints game Sunday and hated to see the Saints come back and win. It would have been a fantastic Sunday if the Bears could have eked out a win against the Lions, the Skins would have taken care of the Saints, and we beat the Rams.
Oh well, one game at a time as we try to get back to the SB again. Keep the faith.
PS: There is something different about the team this year. The team is a sum of all the parts. It is not a couple stars carrying the team forward. It is a lot of regular, everyday, hard working Joes all doing their part. Not that we don't have talent.
Strange year and I like this team because of it. Someone mentioned that it was because of our very good depth. What ever it is, it is good.
Quote: @StickyBun said:
@ PSBLAKE said:
After the Rams game this team seems to have a different attitude and as a fan I think I am changing my attitude as well.
Before the Rams game I was looking at the schedule, as I do every year, and our division and conference rivals, and just hoping and praying that the Eagles lose or the Saints choke or the Lions get beat, so we can sneak into the playoffs just in case we have a meltdown.
I am really beginning to believe in this team and that this coaching staff and players can beat anyone. The Vikings need to take this division because they are the best and beat the Lions not because the Lions choked but the Vikes are dominant. The Vikings are going to play their way into a a first round buy not because the other teams lose but because the Vikings are going to beat the teams they need to beat to take that first round buy and get a home game.
I am really relaxed about the rest of the season the Vikings will finish at least 12-4 and get that first round buy and home game!
That's the beauty of the Viking's curse.....'C'mon on in, hardcore fan.....seriously, its fine!....the water is so warm....take a swim!....get your suit on!....drinks poolside!....Yeeehaww!....' Then you jump in the deep end off the diving board and the water is freezing. But you can't have a fun season unless you drink a little Kool Aid.
It's more like the water in the pool is all a mirage as is the party poolside, and you jump off the diving board and land onto the cement below, breaking both legs and lying there in agony. Then because it's Minnesota in January, you look up out of the pool and it's actually freezing outside and the sky is gray and dreary and it begins to snow on you.
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