Jon Merckle

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Vikings Release Stadium Statement

Earlier this evening TVA has received an email from the Minnesota Vikings on their current stadium situation. It reads… The Vikings are concerned about the turn of events surrounding a stadium solution…Read More

Donovan McNabb Continues To Run His Mouth

For those keeping score at home Donovan McNabb has almost as many absurd statements to the media this season as touchdown passes. First it was in response to questions about his work ethic, then it was…Read More

Chris Cook’s Has Uncertain Future With Vikings

As most everyone knows by now, cornerback Chris Cook was arrested for strangling his girlfriend nine days ago and has now been charged with felony assault. On October 25th the Vikings announced they were…Read More

Five Questions With Cat Crave

Awaiting our showdown versus the Carolina Panthers I had a nice conversation with Taylor Barbour of the Panthers blog Cat Crave (www.catcrave.com) discussing some key points. You can catch my answers…Read More

Christian Ponder’s “Shooter McGavin” Dance Must Stay

During the Vikings press conference today quarterback Christian Ponder stated that his fake shooting of a pistol when pulled from a holster touchdown dance is a tribute to Happy Gilmore character Shooter…Read More

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Ryan Harris Has Physical with Vikings

Offensive tackle Ryan Harris was back in the Twin Cities today with a physical for the Vikings. This…Read More

Bernard Berrian Continues To Reflect Poorly On Leslie Frazier

As most everyone knows right now, Bernard Berrian was a healthy scratch today. He caught two balls in…Read More

Lombardi: McNabb Wasn’t Putting in the Time

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reported today that Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb wasn’t exactly…Read More

Expect “The Brandons” to be Next Part of Youth Movement

During head coach Leslie Frazier’s press conference today he confirmed what everyone already knew.…Read More

Chris Cook & The Vikings May Be Figuring One Another Out

If the last two games are any indication of what’s ahead for Chris Cook’s career then we may have…Read More

Has Devin Aromashodu Passed Bernard Berrian?

Bill Musgrave is slowly winning us over this week. Last night a post was written on how we should be…Read More

Maybe Bill Musgrave Wasn’t The Worst Hire

We’ve bashed Bill Musgrave intensely on TVA. Everything from not pushing the ball downfield to suspect…Read More

Examining Jim Trotter’s Tweets… And Why Joe Webb Should Play Before Christian Ponder

Very few football writers are as well connected as Sports Illustrated’s Jim Trotter. He’s been in…Read More

TVA Smackdown: Hell No to TO

There’s no debate that Terrell Owens has been an absolute beast throughout his career — 6th all…Read More

Congratulations to the Minnesota Lynx

The beautiful state of Minnesota has won its first professional sports championship in 20 years! Just…Read More

Bernard Berrian Continues To Embarrass Vikings

It’s a known fact that wide receivers are divas. It tends to be an ignored position on the football…Read More

Max Starks Works Out For Steelers

Looks like the Vikings don’t have any interest in improving their offensive line. Today Max Starks…Read More

0-16 = Andrew Luck

It’s over folks. The notion of having a good season is out the door. Donovan McNabb has been a terribly…Read More

Another Reason To Cut Bernard Berrian

Forgive us as we sound like a bunch of broken records. Actually don’t forgive us because we’re not…Read More

Why Frazier Is Failing Us Thus Far… And What He Could Learn From Schwartz

It’s time to face the facts. Vikings fans are disappointed right now with the team at 0-3. Beyond…Read More