tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104469832009-07-18T08:48:38.518-05:00This is a place for Minnesota Vikings Tailgaters, NFL fans and followers of Minnesota sports in general to hear real opinions from the lots across the nation.Marcushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552535129917686754noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10446983.post-40076602641065976472009-07-14T13:52:00.003-05:002009-07-14T14:01:26.752-05:00

This is getting pretty sad, and I can't believe I am writing about it, but some cheeseheads in Wisconsin are already printing up their version of a Viking Favre Jersey. No it's not Reebok, and no there are not tailgaters "pimpin" their product all over Facebook (yet), but I thought this would be worthy of review.It so reminds me of the "I Play When I wanna Play, Smoke what I wanna smoke"

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JOIN HERE LINKYou have been invited to join The Vikingstailgate.com custom Fantasy Football League in Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football, The league is called VikingsTailgaters.In order to join the league, follow the link above or go to game front page, click the "Sign Up Now" or "Get Another Team" button and follow the links to "Join a Custom League". When prompted, enter the League ID# and

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According to ESPN Reporter, Ed Werder in a July 10th post:"'...Favre informed Bevell and Vikings head trainer Eric Sugarman that he wants to play in Minnesota during the upcoming season but remains unable to commit because he wants to be totally confident that he can provide the team with 16-plus healthy starts before doing so..."What this means is that he is either stalling, holding out for

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Follow the link to see a nice photo slide show of Vikings QB's over the years, including Favre, Kapp, Kramer and Tarkenton. This is getting fun, and dare I say exciting?

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From WCCO's Mark Rosen:Barring some unforeseen major physical setback, Brett Favre will be at training camp in Mankato when they open up the end of July, a source has told WCCO's Mark Rosen. That source said that Favre and the Vikings have indeed come to a contractual agreement, with heavy incentives. The Vikings equipment manager has already ordered number 4 purple jerseys with his name on it.

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So the Twins are back to .500 it's early July and Brett Favre really should be back in school.Wake up Vikes fans, we are about to embark on a great season of throwing it back to where it all starts; in the Tailgating Lot. The boys and gals at Vikingstailgate.com have a kick ass offense in play for the upcoming season, and NONE of includes self promotion, competition or a game plan.We are showing

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Just for fun, we created an application on Facebook called "Gifts from the Tailgating Lot." Here you can send all your friends some fun items found only in the Vikingstailgating parking lot. Below are just some of the 100's of things you can find:Have Fun, and remember to drive home safe!!

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We are relocating to another lot for 2009. The pass has been purchased. Details to follow

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From Examiner.com- Get Inside Minneapolis:By Joseph OberleThe Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings situation now moves onto Day 11. Let's recap what we know:* On April 29, Favre was give his release by the New Jets.*In response, Vikings head coach Brad Childress said the Vikings haven't discussed Favre, but likely would.Well, that's basically what we know. Those two items--a fact and a quote--

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Old School Tailgating: I am going through the content on Vikingstailgate.com with intents to scale it back and eventually rebuild. As I do this, I am finding lots of cool stories from the old days of Washington Avenue. These features and pictures will be shared for historic perspective. I dedicate all these stories to our Varsity tailgate founders; Stier, Saueey, Rocky, Chester, Hagen, Farrell,

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Fire and Rain, Records and Pain, Vikes fans 'Bear Down' in Chi-town! By Marcus "Mookie Vike" AndersonThe following is a review of a Roadtrip by a gang of Purple Tailgaters to Chicago, IL for the October 15, 2000 NFL nationally televised game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. It was truly a great tailgate and we enjoyed meeting the Bears fans and partying with them!The Accidental

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Old School Tailgating: I am going through the content on Vikingstailgate.com with intents to scale it back and eventually rebuild. As I do this, I am finding lots of cool stories from the old days of Washington Avenue. These features and pictures will be shared for historic perspective. I dedicate all these stories to our Varsity tailgate founders; Stier, Saueey, Rocky, Chester, Hagen, Farrell,

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Old School Tailgating: I am going through the content on Vikingstailgate.com with intents to scale it back and eventually rebuild. As I do this, I am finding lots of cool stories from the old days of Washington Avenue. These features and pictures will be shared for historic perspective. I dedicate all these stories to our Varsity tailgate founders; Stier, Saueey, Rocky, Chester, Hagen, Farrell,

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Old School Tailgating: I am going through the content on Vikingstailgate.com with intents to scale it back and eventually rebuild. As I do this, I am finding lots of cool stories from the old days of Washington Avenue. These features and pictures will be shared for historic perspective. I dedicate all these stories to our Varsity tailgate founders; Stier, Saueey, Rocky, Chester, Hagen, Farrell,

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The Berserkers Pre-Season Experiment: Cheeseheads & Beer By Marcus "Mookie Vike" Anderson There were only two Cheeseheads in the entire Metrodome on Saturday Night for the Viking's preseason game vs. the Saints and they were sitting with the 205 Berserkers as invited guests. As it was for the Vikings, it was Berserker's first game of the pre-season, and many of the regulars sat out for the

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2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:Ian Johnson, RB, Boise St.The hero of the 2007 Fiesta Bowl game against Oklahoma, Johnson commenced his college career in 2005 when he carried the ball on 119 occasions for 663 yards (5.6 per attempt). He also scored 4 TD. Starting twelve games in 2006, Johnson recorded 277 carriers (6.2) for 1,713 yards and 25 TD. He also rushed for 100 yards on 24

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The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with 14 rookie free agents.PLAYER - SCHOOLS Colt Anderson - MontanaRB Kahlil Bell - UCLAC Jon Cooper - OklahomaLB Robert Francois - Boston CollegeQB Sean Glennon - Virginia TechS Devon Hall - Utah StateDT Antoine Holmes - North Carolina StateRB Ian Johnson - Boise StateDT Tremaine Johnson - LSUG Andy Kemp - WisconsinT Bobby Lepori - Fresno StateWR

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From Ole Miss Website Jamarca Stanford FS, Ole MissStarted all 44 career games in which he played ... As a senior, was the SEC active leader in career tackles ... Accepted invitation to the 2009 Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge following his senior season ... 2008: Started all 13 games at strong safety ... Served as team captain ... Topped the team in solo stops (56) and ranked second in

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From FFToolbox.com2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:Jasper Brinkley, OLB, South CarolinaBrinkley played two seasons at Georgia Military College before transferring to South Carolina, where he was the defensive star when healthy. In 2006 he led the team in total tackles with 107 -- a whopping 85 of which were solo. As a result, Brinkley went into the 2007 season on the Pre-season All-SEC

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2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:From FF Toolbox.com:Asher Allen, CB, GeorgiaAllen was one of few Georgia Bulldogs who stayed healthy throughout the 2008 season, and it paid off in the form of a solid junior year. He was a named a semifinalist for the Lott Trophy (defensive impact player of the year) and the Jim Thorpe Award (best cornerback). The junior also has a propensity for coming up

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From FF Toolbox.com2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:Percy Harvin, WR, FloridaIn Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin, the National Champion Florida Gators had two dual threats: Tebow as a runner and passer and Harvin as a runner and receiver. They still have Tebow for next season, but Harvin is taking his explosiveness to the next level. As a sophomore in 2007, the speedy wideout caught 59 passes

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From FF Toolbox.com2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:Phil Loadholt, OL, OklahomaThere are not many tackles as big as Phil Loadholt. At 6-8 and 337 pounds, he is big even for a lineman. His road to Oklahoma went through Garden City Community College where he spent his freshman and sophomore seasons dominating the juco ranks. In 2007, Loadholt stepped into the starting role at left tackle

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This is a quick list of my favorite choices for this year's draft. This the 4th Annual Draft Wish List...For what it's worth, some my past choices have done quite well in the NFL: Jammal Brown, Antrelle Rolle, Anthony Gonzalez, Mike Nugent... Every so often the Vikes actually grab one of my picks (Chad Greenway & Adrian Peterson) so I keep posting the list of favorites. As I always say, give me

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The Vikings release their 2009 schedule and it looks promising for roadtrip potential. The first choice would obviously be Carolina on December 20th. We have never taken the goalposts to that state, nor I have ever visited that area. That would be a good place to go. The obvious day trips are November 1st at Lambeau (Halloween in Green Bay anyone?) and Monday Night December 28th at Chicago. But,

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What did we expect? There was no way the Vikings were going after Jay Cutler, no way. Afterall he is Gunslinger, and we don't want that here. Nope, not the Vikings. We want someone who can run a very boring offense to level of Trent Dilfer.We want predictable, and precise for our kick ass offense. We don't need no renegades like Brad Johnson, Kelly Holcomb, or Brooks Bollinger in here. We got

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