tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post4343588742027110340..comments2023-10-22T07:07:22.603-05:00Comments on <a href="http://sturminator.blogspot.com/">Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville</a>: Game Plan Friday: Minnesota VikingsSturminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03512218221714280831noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-11214725935762460692010-01-17T18:34:30.452-06:002010-01-17T18:34:30.452-06:00complicated game plan for a simple ass whuppin.complicated game plan for a simple ass whuppin.r.b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15996091914576961359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-10309451371853048972010-01-16T11:33:13.141-06:002010-01-16T11:33:13.141-06:00I think the intoxication of the first playoff win ...I think the intoxication of the first playoff win in 13 years is leading Cowboys fans to overlook serious flaws in this team.<br /><br />The Cowboys are determined to start our 3rd best RB, Barber, in this game. The Cowboys offense goes onto the field with 10 men every play. Roy Williams is an absolute non-factor.<br /><br />At a point, you can't have a hobbled RB that exists only in the memories of '07 and <br />06 seasons. At a point you can't put an empty jersey in at wide reciever. This is the playoffs, you just can't win like that.<br /><br />But even saying all that, there's still hope. The screen plays have been killing defenses in December. Against the Vikes' poor secondary, the screen can light them up. Secondly, they have absolutely no answer for Witten. There is no one they can put on 82 at all. Finally, the draw plays that have proven so effective in freezing the defense can give us the edge on the Vikes. The draws can give the O-line enough time to do their best to move the D-line and get blockers to the second level.<br /><br />It's going to be a dog fight on Sunday.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886978833709220903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-77563743662076420992010-01-15T21:43:40.773-06:002010-01-15T21:43:40.773-06:00Bob, in honor of the now-defunct Fairness Doctrine...Bob, in honor of the now-defunct Fairness Doctrine, this is from Brian Burke's blog, advancednflstats.com: <br /><br />Minnesota … had the 2nd easiest schedule in 2009, but still failed to put up any impressive numbers. Despite the hype around Adrian Peterson, their running game is very average. Minnesota has been winning because of two things: smart passing and luck. Favre has protected the ball very well this year, bouncing back from a terrible 2008. His interception rate is among the lowest in the NFL, and he's still generating above average passing efficiency. Minnesota has benefited from some timely miscues by opponents--missed field goals and penalties at critical times that have saved 2 - 3 wins for them.<br /><br />Burke's analysis shows Dallas has a 57% chance of beating the Vikes.Big Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01826903793225094925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-84457349959867918112010-01-15T17:49:10.553-06:002010-01-15T17:49:10.553-06:00@ Graham - He has the emblems of all the NFC teams...@ Graham - He has the emblems of all the NFC teams on his right arm, so yes, that is the Dallas Star that happens to be in view.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630684335398488683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-60609582495958569342010-01-15T12:20:55.169-06:002010-01-15T12:20:55.169-06:00I was hoping you would give a fantasy call for the...I was hoping you would give a fantasy call for the Vikings game starting w/the coin toss and initial kick return. Will they go center widge, or go right or left.<br /><br />What's the first play they should call? I'm thinking pass.Jay Callicotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894239815256855794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-60525763289526305142010-01-15T11:49:29.183-06:002010-01-15T11:49:29.183-06:00@Graham - Yeah, he Does have a star on his arm. l...@Graham - Yeah, he Does have a star on his arm. lol. <br /> <br />@Bob - Another great write-up. Myself, I'm a bit torn as I am First, a Cowboys fan. And then a Favre fan, so that I wish him well too. <br /> <br />My thinking is that this will be one of the most challenging games for both teams. Will Favre choke against the Cowboys? Will the Cowboys choke against the Vikings? <br /> <br />The Cowboys think, they have "it". The Vikes don't care if they have "it", or not. They just "Want it". Both teams will no doubt Fight to the bitter end making this one of the greatest games in NFL history.NFL Coachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694911773729873115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-70041784937393834712010-01-15T09:49:46.582-06:002010-01-15T09:49:46.582-06:00This gameplan you wrote really puts into perspecti...This gameplan you wrote really puts into perspective what is really on the line with this game AND what it takes to get beyond this point. <br /><br />Is this team capable of sinking an enemy like this? Everything is on the line. Do or die. May be the best opponent matchup so far, and it only gets harder after this. <br /><br />No one expected the Cowboys to get this far, so lets hope after they got rid of the "monkey" they will play with intelligent abandon.Agatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02391490815747071589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-34215737427108354972010-01-15T09:35:12.852-06:002010-01-15T09:35:12.852-06:00Great breakdown Bob. I see this game being similar...Great breakdown Bob. I see this game being similar to Dal-GB,Min-Pit. The losing team being able to move the ball be get derailed by penalties and turnovers.<br /><br />Give me Vikings 19, Cowboys 17. Enjoy this win Vikings fans, it will be the 2000 NFC title game all over again versus the Saints. The lose will be so bad, Brett will retire for good.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718947624540693281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-78941493745381462472010-01-15T09:08:35.801-06:002010-01-15T09:08:35.801-06:00SKOL Vikings!!!
Nice writeup Bob, very objective ...SKOL Vikings!!!<br /><br />Nice writeup Bob, very objective and quite well thought out.<br /><br />As a huge Vikings Fan living in the DFW for the past 9 years all I can say is listening to all the homers here is driving me crazy!!! yeah 5 Lombardi's is great, yeah we suck with 4 losses... etc...<br /><br />I'm hoping my former nemesis and now, football savior can go out on one last great historical ending...<br /><br />SKOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686631314781876430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-27619173452016367952010-01-15T08:06:24.153-06:002010-01-15T08:06:24.153-06:00Does the Viking fan in that picture have a star on...Does the Viking fan in that picture have a star on his arm?Graham Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722590707769554850noreply@blogger.com