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Yah, the best record years end in heart-break. But that doesn't mean we don't have our favorite years.
The 70's are starting to fade for this 50+ year old, so I gotta go back to Burnsie years and later. Btw, I just got to shake Jerry's hand when he was visiting where I work the other week. He's 90+ now!
Anyways, back on topic. As much as I loved 09 (and the heart-ache it caused in Wi) I probably have to go with 98...Not only 15/1, but the offense was amazing and it was Randy's coming out party that year too.
Last year was a fun run for me. Sweeping GB, North Title, 13/3, MN Miracle, daggering the Saints and their fans was pretty satisfying. And they did it with QB1 and RB1 shelved most of the season too.
The year I thought we would win it all was '87
damn strike team lost four games (which meant we needed to travel in playoffs) but the real team was fantastic. After AC tore up the Niners I thought "this is it"
'87 then '98
Vanguard beat me to it. 1987. I mean they all ended in heartbreak so why not the season we did some heartbreaking.
First up. Who'dat think they gonna beat them Saints. We Who!
Then on to San Fran. The game to up set the yet to be crowned 1987 champs. It was just a formality to beat us and host the NFC championship in San Francisco, a mere speed bump...Named Athony Carter. Even Joe Montana took a seat in that one. Benched Joe Cool, 1st time for everything I guess.
What a fun ride.
Yah, I pondered 87 too. And I do remember AC's games that post season. I think he put up 198 or 224 one game?
Anyways, the other thing I'll add about 98 was it was a coming out for Big K too. I remember The Preacher schooling Korey a couple of his early seasons. That year? Stringer handled Reggie White.
Quote: @purplefaithful said:
Yah, I pondered 87 too. And I do remember AC's games that post season. I think he put up 198 or 224 one game?
Anyways, the other thing I'll add about 98 was it was a coming out for Big K too. I remember The Preacher schooling Korey a couple of his early seasons. That year? Stringer handled Reggie White.
The 98 seasons had the most memorable plays and games. However I so expected we'd win it all. In 87 I had no expectations. We backed in. Then played the funnest and add losest games I've ever seen from a Viking team. They were playing with house money. Let it ride.
Quote: @suncoastvike said:
@ purplefaithful said:
Yah, I pondered 87 too. And I do remember AC's games that post season. I think he put up 198 or 224 one game?
Anyways, the other thing I'll add about 98 was it was a coming out for Big K too. I remember The Preacher schooling Korey a couple of his early seasons. That year? Stringer handled Reggie White.
The 98 seasons had the most memorable plays and games. However I so expected we'd win it all. In 87 I had no expectations. We backed in. Then played the funnest and add losest games I've ever seen from a Viking team. They were playing with house money. Let it ride.
Was that the Diesel in Washington? I think it was Riggins...
The year we won it all. 2018.
Quote: @suncoastvike said:
Vanguard beat me to it. 1987. I mean they all ended in heartbreak so why not the season we did some heartbreaking.
First up. Who'dat think they gonna beat them Saints. We Who!
Then on to San Fran. The game to up set the yet to be crowned 1987 champs. It was just a formality to beat us and host the NFC championship in San Francisco, a mere speed bump...Named Athony Carter. Even Joe Montana took a seat in that one. Benched Joe Cool, 1st time for everything I guess.
What a fun ride.
Agreed, the 1987 team and its really not close. '98 second.
The '87 squad were underdogs and served up consecutive road ass whoopings on the Saints and 49ers ( I think they were both 12 or 13 win teams) and then took the eventual SB champion Redskins to the wire in a hard fought, commendable loss, also on the road.
The 1987 squad remains the last Viking team that has managed to win at least 2 playoff games in a single post season....that's FORTY YEARS ago, boys and girls.
Why is that significant? Because a team needs to WIN 3 or 4 consecutive post season games to win a championship. The Vikings current playoff drought is the primary reason I don't kneel at the altar of Saint Richard. Show me some consistent playoff success and I'll not only kneel, I'll sing in the choir and fill the collection basket as well!
Happy 4th, all. God Bless America, still the greatest country in modern history, despite the left leaning public and media determined to convince everyone otherwise!
Peace.
Quote: @purplefaithful said:
@ suncoastvike said:
@ purplefaithful said:
Yah, I pondered 87 too. And I do remember AC's games that post season. I think he put up 198 or 224 one game?
Anyways, the other thing I'll add about 98 was it was a coming out for Big K too. I remember The Preacher schooling Korey a couple of his early seasons. That year? Stringer handled Reggie White.
The 98 seasons had the most memorable plays and games. However I so expected we'd win it all. In 87 I had no expectations. We backed in. Then played the funnest and add losest games I've ever seen from a Viking team. They were playing with house money. Let it ride.
Was that the Diesel in Washington? I think it was Riggins...
Riggins was not on that Redskin team, he was on the early '80's teams, Think he retired in 85 or 86. I was a big Riggind fan, saw him alot when he played for the NYJ and I was still in the Bronx. Loved his mohawk and don't-give-a-shit attitude, as well as his violent running style. Great RB and an entertaining character.
Quote: @njvike said:
@ suncoastvike said:
Vanguard beat me to it. 1987. I mean they all ended in heartbreak so why not the season we did some heartbreaking.
First up. Who'dat think they gonna beat them Saints. We Who!
Then on to San Fran. The game to up set the yet to be crowned 1987 champs. It was just a formality to beat us and host the NFC championship in San Francisco, a mere speed bump...Named Athony Carter. Even Joe Montana took a seat in that one. Benched Joe Cool, 1st time for everything I guess.
What a fun ride.
Agreed, the 1987 team and its really not close. '98 second.
The '87 squad were underdogs and served up consecutive road ass whoopings on the Saints and 49ers ( I think they were both 12 or 13 win teams) and then took the eventual SB champion Redskins to the wire in a hard fought, commendable loss, also on the road.
The 1987 squad remains the last Viking team that has managed to win at least 2 playoff games in a single post season....that's FORTY YEARS ago, boys and girls.
Why is that significant? Because a team needs to WIN 3 or 4 consecutive post season games to win a championship. The Vikings current playoff drought is the primary reason I don't kneel at the altar of Saint Richard. Show me some consistent playoff success and I'll not only kneel, I'll sing in the choir and fill the collection basket as well!
Happy 4th, all. God Bless America, still the greatest country in modern history, despite the left leaning public and media determined to convince everyone otherwise!
Peace.
30 years, but still a dry spell.
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