Archive for September, 2009

Sep29th

Monday Night Memories: Antonio Freeman's Stupid Rolling Catch

AUTHOR: danzinski | IN: Video, Vikings | COMMENTS: 4 Comments

Brett Favre made a lot of big throws against the Vikings during his Packers career, but none looms larger in our memories than the one he made to Antonio Freeman to win a Monday night game in 2000.
Chris Dishman should’ve had the interception, but instead deflected the ball to Freeman who was sliding across the turf at the time.  In fluke fashion, Freeman was able to keep the ball alive, possess it, get up and run.
Absolutely the most ridiculous play probably in the history of the Vikings/Packers rivalry.  For pure “WTF?” value I mean.

Sep28th

10 Points: Vikings vs. 49ers

AUTHOR: danzinski | IN: Vikings | COMMENTS: 9 Comments

Having had a little less than 24 hours to digest yesterday’s game, I present my 10 Monday points:
1. Yes, that is why you bring in Brett Favre.  Because when he’s on your team you feel like you are never out of the game.  Even with only a few seconds left on the clock and a bunch of field in front of you, you believe Favre can make something happen.  That belief will continue to exist as long as he makes plays like yesterday’s.
I know it kills certain people, but, there’s a reason people make a big deal about Favre.  That [...]

Sep28th

The Other Big Play: Percy Harvin Houses One

AUTHOR: danzinski | IN: Video, Vikings | COMMENTS: 2 Comments

Brett Favre’s game-winning TD pass to Greg Lewis obviously became the talker after Sunday’s game, but there was another huge highlight reel play that deserves more looks:  Percy Harvin’s 101-yard kick-off return.  Not a lot of shifty moves from Percy but some blazing speed.  He is dangerous with the ball in his hands.

Sep27th

Minnesota Vikings Video: Brett Favre Game-Winning Miracle Touchdown Pass to Greg Lewis

AUTHOR: danzinski | IN: Gameday, Video, Vikings | COMMENTS: 7 Comments

I honestly thought it had a chance to be overturned, not because of his feet, but because he bobbled it a little at first. But Greg Lewis made the catch, and the Vikings won a game they had no business winning.

Sep27th

Favre Makes Purple Magic

AUTHOR: danzinski | IN: Gameday, Vikings | COMMENTS: 3 Comments

Brett Favre’s magic works in purple too.
We may have begun doubting, after a near-interception by Dre Bly ended what seemed the Vikings‘ last gasp effort against the surprisingly frisky 49ers.
But the Vikings would get one more chance.  After stuffing the Niners’ offense, using up their time outs stopping the clock in the process, they handed the ball to Brett Favre with 1:29 left to play, and told him to go 80 yards for the touchdown.
And he went 80 yards for the touchdown.
The last 32 yards were covered on a desperate heave – with 2 seconds left – to Greg Lewis [...]

Sep27th

A New Day in the Dome

AUTHOR: danzinski | IN: Vikings | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

For years, Vikings fans groaned every time Brett Favre threw a touchdown in the Metrodome.  Today the same fans cheered when Favre threw his first Dome TD as a Viking, a 30-yard strike to Sidney Rice off a blitz read.
They got to cheer some more when Favre led the team down the field in the two minute offense, slicing and dicing the 49ers D, until the drive bogged down thanks to penalty, forcing the Vikes to settle for a field goal attempt.
That was when things took a gut-wrenching turn for the Vikes.  Instead of going up 13-7, Minnesota found themselves [...]

Sep27th

Week 3: 49ers at Vikings – Time for a Statement

AUTHOR: danzinski | IN: Vikings | COMMENTS: 4 Comments

Okay Vikings.  You beat the Browns on the road, with Brady Quinn looking pretty much terrible.  Then you beat the Lions on the road, with Matthew Stafford looking for all the world like a rookie quarterback.  Now you’re making your home debut, against a team that, like you, is 2-0.  The sports media are poised to elevate you to elite status in the NFC…if you can bring the thunder.
And if, instead of bringing the thunder, you bring the fizzle?  It will validate those who believe you are overrated.  It will give ammunition to those who say you are all hype [...]