Todays Prediction

Carolina Panthers     34
Minnesota Vikings     10

I think the Panthers will just plain beat the Vikings in every way.

Any charges from party cruise not expected to come this week

Any charges from party cruise not expected to come this week: "Possible charges resulting from an alleged Oct. 6 sex party aren't expected for at least another week, an attorney for the law firm that would prosecute the case said Wednesday."

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | Two different teams at home and on the road

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | Two different teams at home and on the road: "The Vikings have been a different team at home and on the road in recent years, and this season has been no exception"

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | McKinnie, Johnson charges dropped; Williams faces fine

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | McKinnie, Johnson charges dropped; Williams faces fine: "Three Vikings players resolved legal issues Tuesday."

SI.com - NFL - Vikings' Williams gets year probation for domestic dispute - Tuesday October 25, 2005 2:17PM

SI.com - NFL - Vikings' Williams gets year probation for domestic dispute - Tuesday October 25, 2005 2:17PM: "Williams, who entered his plea Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, acknowledged having a loud argument with his wife, Tasha, at their Minnetonka home in August."

Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: Media Will Not Let Go of Sex Cruise

Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: Media Will Not Let Go of Sex Cruise

ESPN.com - NFL - At The End of The Day ...

ESPN.com - NFL - At The End of The Day ...: "It was as if Edinger, in connecting on his career-long and team-record kick as time expired, took all of the franchise's frustrations out on the football. He kicked it so far until it carried several rows into the stands."

Twin Cities, Minnesota: Scouting - Green Bay Packers News

Twin Cities, Minnesota: Scouting - Green Bay Packers News

No Roll!

Daunte just threw a nice touchdown pass to Marcus Robinson and he didn't get his roll on.  Maybe something good will come out of the cruise.

Vikings vs Green Bay Prediction

The rube is predicting...

Minnesota Vikings     27
Green Bay Packers     24

I think the Vikes will get off to a quick start (or else the crowd will turn very very ugly) and get a 10 point lead or so.  Then, it'll get boring, then the Pack will come storming back and the Vikings will hold on.

Despite comments, Sharper plans on talking with Favre

Despite comments, Sharper plans on talking with Favre: "Darren Sharper doesn't expect there to be any animosity between him and Brett Favre when the two meet for the first time as opponents Sunday. But there definitely could be some uncomfortable moments stemming from an incident last spring"

Game within a game....something extra to play for.

Best Buy scratches players' appearance

Best Buy scratches players' appearance: "Offensive linemen Bryant McKinnie and Mike Rosenthal were scheduled to sign autographs for two hours today at the opening of a new Best Buy store in Eden Prairie. Instead, former Viking Bob Lurtsema and former Twin Jack Morris will appear."

Let me get this straight McKinnie and Rosenthal for Lurtsema and Morris

Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: And Your Next Coach Is....

Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: And Your Next Coach Is....

This site is really got a lot of stuff.

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/19/2005 | Wilf wants personnel director

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/19/2005 | Wilf wants personnel director: "As he revamps his front office, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf next intends to add a player personnel executive."

kare11.com - Packers must face rejuvenated Vikings defense

kare11.com - Packers must face rejuvenated Vikings defense: "Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers will face a new wrinkle in the Minnesota Vikings. "

The 3-4 is here!

ESPN.com: Page 2 : The NFL's northern exposure

ESPN.com: Page 2 : The NFL's northern exposure: "Right now the only thing you have going for you is, I think, you never employed Romo."

Great, funny article - must read the entire thing.

"2000 NFC Championship Game: Giants 41, Vikes 0. No one's really taken you seriously since then."

Report: Owner might axe some Vikings - NFL - MSNBC.com

Report: Owner might axe some Vikings - NFL - MSNBC.com: "Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf reportedly delivered an 'intense' profanity-laced address to the team on Friday regarding the recent sex-boat scandal."

McCombs to Wilf: If Vikings are a mess, it occurred after the sale

McCombs to Wilf: If Vikings are a mess, it occurred after the sale: "Former Vikings owner Red McCombs lashed out Thursday at suggestions he sold a subpar organization to Zygi Wilf, saying on a national radio show that 'I don't know what Mr. Wilf has been smoking.'"

This is hot!

The Trade: Revisited

The Trade: Revisited: "Seven months and 19 days after The Trade, neither team can claim an advantage. The Vikings and Raiders are both 1-4. In Oakland, Moss has been productive but unable to turn around his team's fortunes; now, he is recovering from a serious leg injury for the second consecutive year"

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Oddsmakers wary of Vikings suspensions

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Oddsmakers wary of Vikings suspensions

Who are we kidding, they aren't wary of Vikings suspensions, the Vikings are 1-4 and scored 3 points against Chicago.

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/21/2005 | Penalties peeve Tice

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/21/2005 | Penalties peeve Tice: "Tice asked his veteran safety to jot down some notes. Sharper said he came up with 20 pages of notes but condensed that to four to give to Tice on Thursday."

We've got the inside scoop.....

KFAN Mike Tice Live

KFAN Sports Radio AM 1130

Here's Mike Tice Live from this week...I still haven't had a chance to listen, so I can't point out any highlights.

Mr. Cheer or Die's Viking’s Underground

Here’s a hot Vikings site, “Mr. Cheer or Die's Viking’s Underground”, I found while searching for podcasts this morning.  I’m pretty impressed with it - I especially like the poll asking which team would win, the '84 Steckel team or the '05 Tice team?

This weeks Dr Zs NFL Power Rankings

This week’s Dr. Z's NFL Power Rankings from Sports Illustrated have the Vikings dropping to #31 – down from #27 last week.  The Lions jumped ahead to #22, the Bears to #27 and Packers up to #28.  What a division we are in!

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul

A woman with season tickets to the Minnesota Vikings, has sent this week's game tickets back to the team.

Barbara DeCramer lives in Olmsted County and says she's been a Vikings' fan since childhood, but the recent accusations related to a cruise on Lake Minnetonka left DeCramer angry and disgusted.

This lady was on KQ this morning - I think she was happy that her actions had such an impact.

Chargers trade Fonoti to Vikings North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County columnists

Chargers trade Fonoti to Vikings North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County columnists: "Fonoti, who played one year of high school football at El Camino High in Oceanside, was a second-round selection out of Nebraska in the 2002 draft. The 6-foot-4, 350-pound guard has missed four games this year with a broken hand."

We got him!

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/18/2005 | Birk's thoughts

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/18/2005 | Birk's thoughts: "Birk's thoughts

Vikings center Matt Birk says he wasn't on Lake Minnetonka with teammates the night of Oct. 6, but he has a flippant comment or two about the allegations of sex parties on two charter boats. Here's Birk …

On the report that strippers were flown in from other states: 'I think it's a slap in the face to Minnesota strippers.'

On the overall scandal: 'We put the fun in dysfunctional, don't we?'"

KRT Wire | 10/16/2005 | Vikings' buffoonery knows no bounds

KRT Wire | 10/16/2005 | Vikings' buffoonery knows no bounds: "Just when you thought nothing could top Onterrio Smith and the Whizzinator, or Mike Tice scalping Super Bowl tickets, or Randy Moss' pantomime moon at Lambeau Field or any number of acts of buffoonery that have reduced what used to be a respectable organization to fodder for the late-night TV jibber-jabberers, cue Capt. Stubing, Gopher, Isaac, Julie and a boatload of, ahem, hired enablers."

Minnesota Duckies and Bunnies

Dan "The Common Man" Cole was on Fox 9 news last night doing a bit (very similar to Andy Rooney) about the Vikings and how the roots of their name caused them to have a boat cruise and rape and pillage.  It was pretty good I thought - I like the guy.  

I thought the best part was when Common said in order to sail the high seas like the real Vikings, they would have to go to Duluth and that’s a two hour drive and you can imagine how many times he they would have to stop to urinate in someone’s yard.  

He came back his bread and butter saying that the Vikings should be called the Minnesota Duckies and Bunnies – a reference to what he calls the PA and Dubay show because they like the local teams.  Another funny thing was he had logos for all his suggestions and one of the logos for Duckies and Bunnies was the playboy bunny.  It was a softball, but he did a good job.

NFL.com - National talk about the boat

NFL.com - NFL News: "Minnesota Vikings players publicly insisting that the major media controversy surrounding an infamous boat party on Lake Minnetonka had nothing to do with their 28-3 loss to the Chicago Bears: The players stuck to their pregame guns that the flap would be no factor against the Bears. Perhaps it wasn't. But it's hard to believe this team is able to concentrate on football when its behavior is bad enough to draw involvement from Paul Tagliabue. At least coach Mike Tice seemed to be a bit more forthright with reporters when he said, in his postgame news conference, 'If I was to say it didn't (affect us) at all, I'd be lying to you. And I don't think any of the local (reporters) would tell you that I've lied."

NFL.com - NFL News - Tice watch

NFL.com - NFL News: "Tice is the most qualified man to be head coach on the Vikings staff. Minnesota would not feel entirely comfortable taking away Tice's coaching duties and handing them to another assistant on the staff."

KARE 11 TV - Tice says a lot of good things happened Sunday

kare11.com's storyl

What game was he watching. The Vikings got beat 28-3 and last time I checked, there aren't many good things to come out of an @55 whipping like that. They never stood a chance.

Tice Press Conference

Tice's weekly press conference is going on right now on KFAN.
www.KFAN.com

I predict the first question that will be asked is, "Is wearing women's underwear part of your turn on?"

Boatload of woe for Vikings

Boatload of woe for Vikings

Not much more to say....

Not much eye contact

I just watched the second series and I kept my eye on the players and their reactions.  There's a lot of people looking at the ground, with their heads down.

Vikings vs Bears Prediction

Chicago Bears.  13
Minnesota Vikings. 17

A major starter (Daunte, Smoot, Moore...I think McKinney will play because the line is so bad and he's playing good) doesn't start for the Vikings...because of the cruise, but Tice will use the meeting excuse.

Patrick Reusse: Tice wants to be loved, but team makes that hard

Patrick Reusse: Tice wants to be loved, but team makes that hard

Here's a good article on the history of coaches in Minnesota's last 20 years or so. It points out how unique Tice really is. He'll still be gone with one game left to play this season I say.

Vikings timeline of recent incidents

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | Feb. 18: Prospective owner Reggie Fowler apologizes for discrepancies...

Holy cow - when looking at it like this, Zygi better turn this ship around and have a first class organization or nobody will want to be associated with it.

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | SKOR VIKINGS

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | SKOR VIKINGS

This is a funny article that pokes fun of all the stuff that has gone on recently.

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | Packers get parting advice

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | Packers get parting advice: "Coach Mike Sherman sent his Green Bay Packers players off on their four-day, bye-week vacation Wednesday with advice to have fun, stay out of trouble and be ready to work when they get back.

'Obviously, the decisions that they make in their personal life reflect their professional life in many ways,' Sherman said."

I'm not too sure it's as obvious to NFL players as it is to the rest of us, and I'm really not sure it's obvious to the Packers.

Coach Green 'not used to' ongoing struggles - Saturday October 15, 2005 2:42PM

SI.com - NFL - Coach Green 'not used to' ongoing struggles - Saturday October 15, 2005 2:42PM: "'You know what? I'm worried about myself in this regard, to be honest with you,' he said. 'If the fans say that they're used to it, so be it. I'm not used to it, so I'm a lot more worried about how I'm dealing with it than I am about the fans.'"

I don't know if anyone can feel, like they feel, when they feel - used to lossing.

Why do athletes think the rules don't apply to them? Pampered stars likely to act up

Why do athletes think the rules don't apply to them? Pampered stars likely to act up: "Sharon Stoll, a professor at the University of Idaho's Center for Ethics who studies morals among athletes, said she is not surprised by the Vikings public sex party."

Interesting bit on the psychology of athletes. Plus it has a recap of scandals including Rae Carruth and Ray Lewis.

Sheriff says he hasn't seen pictures or a list of names - A call for cameras!

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "Sheriff says he hasn't seen pictures or a list of names"

kare11.com - Lawyer on Vikings case has colorful past

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "Stephen P. Doyle has been in demand as a guest on national morning news programs since the story broke. But Doyle, an attorney for a small Wayzata firm, says he's just trying to help out the owners of a charter boat company that gave him rides when he was a kid. "

Lawyer in the Jordan sex scandal of the 80s, ran for mayor of Minneapolis, TV, Radio gigs - the guy has been around.

Thomas Jones to play or not?

Northwest Herald - Online: "Bears' Jones practices, might not play Sunday"

I heard yesterday, that he has been living at their practice facility, getting rehab. He doesn't want to loose his job to Cadilac, but he probably will if he doesn't play. We'll see.

ESPN.com - NFL - Line dance: Vikings insert two new blockers

ESPN.com - NFL - Line dance: Vikings insert two new blockers: "Fourth-year veteran Melvin Fowler, acquired from the Cleveland Browns in a Labor Day trade, will replace Cory Withrow at center. In a move anticipated for a couple of weeks, rookie Marcus Johnson has been demoted at right guard in favor of Adam Goldberg."

Goldberg and Fowler are in. I must admit when I first saw the name Fowler, I thought it was Reggie Fowler. You know you have to be in pretty good shape to get the presidential fitness award and he did play something professional.

ESPN.com - NFL - Angry Vikes owner plans conduct code for team

ESPN.com - NFL - Angry Vikes owner plans conduct code for team: "Wilf also said head coach Mike Tice's job is not in jeopardy. The Vikings, expected to have a strong team this season, are off to a 1-3 start."

I heard a report yesterday that somebody may have scene George Siefert in the airport.

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | Some players might get time off Sunday

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | Some players might get time off Sunday: "'We seem to have a guy or two who doesn't understand clocks,' Tice said Friday. 'What a clock means and what time a meeting starts. They don't seem to understand what that means, and we'll deal with that accordingly.'"

He did say clock, didn't he?

Letters of the day: What about Vikings is 'professional’?

Letters of the day: What about Vikings is 'professional’?

Mossmask.com

When you where this, you'd better be talking about the #@!*&#@'en W that goes with it!
Mossmask.com by UltimatePros.com

Randy Moss | Official Website

I don't know what to say about this - I can't think words can describe it. I'd like to have a cool web site about me called thereallancemanion, but...I don't know. I wish he had a multimedia area where he had some sound clips like "What's 10 grand to me?" and "When your rich, you don't write checks." and "Next time I'm going to shake my !#%# at them." and stuff like that. Anyway, here it is.

Randy Moss | Official Website

A sampling of national columnists' views on the scandal-plagued Vikings

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | A sampling of national columnists' views on the scandal-plagued Vikings: "It sure is a good thing the Minnesota Vikings got rid of Randy Moss. He was such a bad apple he apparently still is spoiling his ex-teammates from 2,000 miles away."

Culpepper, McKinnie, Smoot allegedly on cruise

Culpepper, McKinnie, Smoot allegedly on cruise: "Culpepper declined to comment when asked this week what he knew of the cruise. McKinnie told reporters to 'get over it.' Smoot has repeatedly denied that he organized the party."

I also heard that Paul Edinger was on the boat, but he had his back to all the action - that's a joke.

Zygi Wilf Speaks

Zygi Wilf finally speaks – 8 days after the incident took place.  I know about the holiday he had to celebrate and I respect him for that.  I also respect what he is saying – he’s taking the bull by the horns, but 8 days later.  I think some of this stuff could have been said a lot earlier.
Wilf vows Vikings will be first class on and off field
Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf hailed Friday as the beginning of a "new era" for the beleaguered franchise, saying he planned to rebuild the team into one "known for its class, integrity and character."
Vikings faithful sounds very much like Wilf in denouncing behavior
Fine 'em or fire 'em.
Zygi called, apologized for Vikings behavior, legislator says
WILLMAR, Minn. The Senate DFL leader says Vikings owner Zygi Wilf called him to apologize for the team's conduct on a charter cruise last week

93Xs Morning show

Here’s an MP3 of 93X’s morning sports with the Sheriff with football picks.  I heard a little bit of it and as always, very funny.

http://rope.93x.com/feeds/Oct14sports.mp3

The Whizzinator makes headlines again

Suspended Viking accused of sexual assualt: "The victim alleges that she was drinking with Smith and another Vikings player when she passed out. She later woke up and said both players were on top of her. The woman has fetal alcohol syndrome."

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/14/2005 | Withrow says Fowler has won the center job

What about Withrow Without You
St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/14/2005 | Withrow says Fowler has won the center job

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/13/2005 | Vikings' misbehavior could threaten stadium support

You knew this whole cruise couldn't help the chances of a stadium.
St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/13/2005 | Vikings' misbehavior could threaten stadium support

93 X Sports Update from 10/13/05

Here's a link to the 93X sports update from 10/13/05. They mention Daunte Culpepper's roll and what he should have done if he was on the boat - good stuff.

Vikings vs Bears

We've got a game this weekend. Here's a good breakdown of the two teams that when they meet - it'll be a street fight.

The Sports Network - National Football League

Tice says incident 'doesn't make things any simpler'

A Mike Tice Watch item - did the players leave him out to dry...

Tice says incident 'doesn't make things any simpler': "And, oh yes, the Vikings have a game this week. As the Twin Cities blushed over the franchise's latest off-field embarrassment, Vikings players and coaches did their best to focus on Sunday's game at Chicago."

Tice promotes Newman to top strong-side linebacker

Tice promotes Newman to top strong-side linebacker: "Vikings coach Mike Tice confirmed Wednesday that Keith Newman has supplanted Napoleon Harris as the team's starting strong-side linebacker."

Vikings Still Ironing Out Coaching Duties

Uh oh - we still don't have this basic piece ironed out????
Vikings Still Ironing Out Coaching Duties (Scout.com): "The Lake Minnetonka incident only adds to the strife of a team trying to turn around a 1-3 start. On the field, they are still searching for answers with a new offensive assistant."

Attorney Describes Alleged Actions On Party Boat

Attorney Describes Alleged Actions On Party Boat: "NOTE: This story contains language and subjects some may find offensive. Graphic accounts of a Minnesota Vikings party on Lake Minnetonka last week described a wild sex party that shocked crew members."

Mike Tice Live Links

Here are links to the MP3's from Mike Tice Live last night.  I have not listened to it but I will this afternoon.  Reports are he handled himself very well, but there may be some material to add to the Tice Watch list.

http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_1.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_2.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_3.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_4.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_5.MP3

Fred Smoot Upset

The latest SI.com article has Fred Smoot’s quotes about how they are killing his name and how someone will have to pay.

This weeks Dr Zs NFL Power Rankings

This week’s Dr. Z's NFL Power Rankings from Sports Illustrated have the Vikings holding steady at #27.  The Lions jumped ahead to #24, but the Bears and Packers are below us at #28 and #30.  What a division we are in!

NFL's personal conduct policy and other legal battles

Here’s a good article from Kare 11 about what the players are legally facing.  It also includes the NFL’s personal code of conduct which could mean players could face fines or other punishments for violating it.

Minnesota Vikings Cruise Making National Headlines

Here are some national headlines the Vikings are making:

ESPN:
Agent denies Smoot paid for Vikings boat party

SI:

The Vikings Cruise Part One of Many

Well, what a time to be away…during the peak of the most recent Vikings scandal – The Cruise.  Here’s some links I’ve found to all different stories – it will be interesting to see what comes about on the legal ramifications…..

One quote I heard on the radio I thought was funny was, “Even on the bye week the Vikings scored, but still got beat.”

The Story:
Vikings cruise was allegedly a sex party
Vikings cruise at center of sex query - Prostitution, drug use alleged during Minnetonka outing
Related Google News – Changes as new stories come out.

Mike Tice Watch:
Tice: Only allegations, 'but I'm not happy.'
Preparations amid allegations Tice compares his anger to that of a disappointed father

Jim Souhan:
The list of Vikings transgressions goes on...and on...and fans seem unfazed
Jim Souhan: Now you know the truth -- Vikings bad off field, too

Patrick Reusse:
To Zygi: Seek forgiveness for risking family fortune on no-class operation

Nick Coleman:
Nick Coleman: Vikings lose again, this time on Minnetonka

The Kids:
Young football players disappointed in Vikings

I'm out of town

I won't be near a computer until Tuesday 10/11/05 - so no updates - sorry.

BTW - Kenechi Udeze is out for the season.

Kenechi Udeze Out 8 Weeks?

I was listening to Chad Hartman on the drive home today and in a discussion with Mark Rosen, one of them said that the inside word is that Kenechi Udeze will be out 8 weeks, not 2 as previously reported.

Dr Zs Week 5 NFL Power Rankins

Dr. Z's Week 5 NFL Power Rankings from Sports Illustrated have the Vikings ranked #27, dropping 3 spots from last week’s #24.  The good news is that the Bears, Lions and Packers are all below us at #28, #29 and #31.  What a division we are in!

Telephone Game

A caller on The Common Man Progrum just called in and said that maybe the play calling is going through so many people it’s like the telephone game you played when you were a kid.  You got in a line, started with a message, and passed it down the line.  By the time it got to the last person, it was a totally different message.  There are so many people in line for the Vikings play calling, maybe by the time the play gets to Culpepper, it’s a deep pass to the middle when it was initially a sweep to the left.

Tice Watch - Ziggy says he's safe

Ziggy says Tice will be coaching the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the year.  I think Ziggy saying this helps my prediction, but how many times has that been the death stamp for coaches?  It will be interesting and entertaining to watch it play out.

One issue that has been crossing my mind concerning Tice’s “come to Jesus” meeting from the other day is that we’ve got players (3 unidentified starters) saying Tice quit on the team.  We’ve also got players (Birk specifically) saying the complete opposite - that Tice was saying that he wouldn’t quit on the team.  So he was obviously not completely clear in the way he communicated his thoughts.  He probably translated the meaning of his paper route story to some moral that he learned and I would guess that the 3 unidentified starters didn’t get it.  His point went straight over their heads.  My concern is if Tice has that much difficulty communicating his thoughts to a team of average intelligence (from the wonderlick test), how would he survive with a team of lower intelligence, like the Green Bay Packers?  How does he deal with the idiots on the team that miss the points of his stories/teachings/etc?

Foge Fazio and Jerry Rhome are hired as the Vikings as consultants

Foge Fazio and Jerry Rhome are hired as the Vikings as consultants.  I think it’s an interesting move here – bring in some old school coaches to make things run like they used to.  We’ll see.  Click here for the full story from the Star Tribune.

Better than the alternative

Okay, the Vikings offense may be sputtering, but at least we don’t have to deal with Randy Moss’s antics anymore.  Here’s the latest – he’s back in the NFL drug program.

Tice Watch - 10/4/05

Here we go – the beginning of the end for Tice as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.  After hearing reports of what went on in closed door meetings yesterday – closed to assistant coaches too, Tice is already beginning to realize the end is right around the corner.  (I didn’t think it would happen this fast.)  I don’t think a coach has ever been to the edge (discussing quitting with his players) and then turned it – the season and his mental state - around and had a long successful career in coaching, much less coaching the same team for more than the rest of the season.

Here’s the Star Tribune article on what Tice had to say.

Bryant McKinnie and Marcus Johnson plead not guilty

Minnesota Vikings players Bryant McKinnie and Marcus Johnson plead not guilty - Pretrial hearings for are scheduled for Nov. 4 for both players.

Here's the full story.

Mike Tice Press Conference

Here's Mike Tice's press conference from today - which he was at least a half an hour late for.

Tice Prediction

I predict that Mike Tice will the coach of this team for eleven more games.  He woll NOT make it through the season, but he won't be fired mid-season.  The Vikings will be out of it and Tice will be let go before the last game.  As he starts to realize this, it will be very entertaining.

Wow

This game was lost before the second series.  The final was 30 - 10, but it was never that close.  Nothing for the Vikings was in sync - starting out 3 and out twice was just a sign of things to come.

Warrick Dunn's run will be on lots of highlight real.  He made Corey Chavious look very foolish and his extension into the end zone was highlight reel material. 

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Wonderlic Personnel Test

There's a been a bit of a buzz about the wonderlic test and how the NFL players score on it. I've heard from a couple places that the Vikings are about average on this test. The beauty part is that the Green bay Packers score dead last in the NFL on this test. Here's a link to the Star Tribune story toward the bottom.

I wonder what Tice's score is and I wonder what the average KFAN listener would score....

Vikings Week 4 Prediction

Here's the week 4 prediction, after hours upon hours of film and studying trends and reading other'd prediction I'm going with:
Altanta Falcons. 33
Minnesota Vikings 17

I was going to go duckies and bunnies on this prediction and predict something along the lines of 38-3 Vikings - and we got jobbed on the 3, but there is a gut feeling in football that I gotta stick with.

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Atlanta Falcons today

Today it's go time. We don't want to be Vicktimized again. Here's a good preview I found:
http://vikingsreview.blogspot.com/