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I highly encourage everyone to submit reviews and bug reports to Apple and Google to properly reflect the name Gulf of Mexico. Private companies shouldn’t reflect the unofficial name by one system when everything else reflects by its official name.

I’m doing my taxes and it asks if I’m legally blind. I’m curious, if you’re a referee for the Vikings can they claim yes on that to get a tax break?

I don’t honestly think Stafford fumble would’ve mattered. Vikings were outplayed on off line and def back. MN in man-2-man coverage not great. However, after watching replay, I initially said by “definition” it was pass. When I slow it down it seems his arm momentum stops and he drops ball. Fumble.

As bad as Darnold has been last two games, I contribute this loss for Vikings on two things: 1. Offensive line was horrendous…9 sacks and far more pressures? I mean, how is that possible? It’s ridiculous 2. KOC…love the guy but make some changes. If you know O-line can’t stand up, get quick hitters

What do Vikings fans have as score predictions with 9 hours till kickoff? I’m going 27-20 with late INT to seal the deal. #SKOL

Let’s take care of business tomorrow first Vikings. Then we will worry about the threat the Eagles pose and how we combat. Focus is tomorrow and going 1-0. #SKOL

Watching all these other post season QBs and even during reg season, the one part that works more time than not is timing routes. The problem we see with Darnold and Vikings often is holding onto ball waiting for something to develop. That’s fine occasionally; success is more quick timing throws.

I would not be upset if the Super Bowl was Barkley vs Henry and a running battle vs 2 very mobile QBs in Hurts and Jackson. That said, I’m still hoping for an unlikely Vikings trip #SKOL

Looking back to the Rams game, forgot how Vikings lead and then just failed to convert in RZ. 2nd half was 2-2 but lack of TDs hurt. MN will move the ball but KOC and Darnold need to talk about vision and schemes within the 10 to open up plays. Don’t need fades, just quick pick 2s drop and throw.

Things Vikings must do to win Monday against Rams: 1. TDs over FGs in RZ (original game to Rams and now Det loss from lack of converting) 2. Contain defensively in RZ (Rams will move ball; defense needs to blitz on 2nd down, contain 3rd down and hold FGs) 3. Convert FGs (Reicher settle in)

Can someone explain what Darnold does NOT see here that causes him to look away? He sees man to man at scrimmage. He sets his feet knowing Addy is primary. He sees the great play call and DB picked on the route. He has open vision between linemen. What would cause Darnold to not make that play?!

Vikings path will probably be Rams, Eagles, Detroit. Had we won it’d had been Washington and Detroit. Going to be so much harder now. Love KOC and Flores but this stretch might be in over their heads. Tough season. But who knows. I’ll keep cheering until the end. Then it’s hockey season and Wild!

If Rams match up man to man next week against Vikings, JJ and Addy need to run more inward routes; Darnold needs to hit on the run. Also if they pull & hold on the breaks, throw hands up, draw penalty until they stop. These constant outward routes rather than curls in forces Darnold to hold ball.

Here’s my takeaways from this Vikings game: - KOC needs to be more creative in RZ. FGs won’t cut it - Darnold needs to find faster throws especially in RZ. Holding onto football forever won’t cut it - Flores needs to stop all out blitz on 4th and short. Too much exposed and never works

Worst part of this Detroit Minnesota game is Detroit fans will be screaming blow out all week. Yes it “technically” was. But reality far different. It was only 4-4 but MN sucks in RZ. FGs don’t win proven. Ginkel houses the pick 6 and it’s tied. Darnold makes easy pass and it’s Vikings 14-10 half.

Vikings and Lions game is not going to come down to sheer talent. We all know how good the players are on both sides. After 16 games of video footage, it’s going to come down to coaching, play calling, and who makes the best adjustments. Unfortunately, that’s one area the Vikings often suffer in.

How did both the MN Wild and the Timberwolves come back to win tonight? This feels like a bad dream. I saw both losing inevitably. Love being proven wrong. Go MN! Next up is big game Sunday again the Pack. Season sweep sure has a nice ring to it.

The NFL needs to setup a private tent in the end zone and players enter after a TD to celebrate. It’s ridiculous all these celebration penalties. Let the players have some fun. The explanation of lifting your shirt I don’t understand either /shrug

Ended my weekend in CA with Wild win in Anaheim but tough loss to the Kings. Still sitting good. The team continues to be legit. Been happy with staying out of penalty box for most part. Our PK still a sore point on otherwise very successful start. Go Wild!

At the Wild @ Anaheim tonight! I’ve got the cheers going locally. Y’all got the remote cheers? Let’s go Wild!

Some political talk: I don’t think Biden should have pardoned Hunter but I also don’t get the R’s fascination with him. He has no future anywhere besides private. As to preemptive pardons for Liz, Fauci, etc. 100%. The cult of conspiracy just wants to make stuff up that is a waste of time.

Next up for Minnesota Wild is trip to California south side and I’ll be in attendance for both the Ducks and the Kings. I’ll be cheering with my green Kirill jersey. Let’s go Wild!!!!

The NHL should award assists to goalies on saves. Gus Bus makes a huge 2-0 save against Van with kick save into corner and Rossi picks it up and dishes to Kirill for game winner. 100% that’s assist to Rossi and huge save+assist to Gus. Without that save that play never happens. Anyways, go Wild!!

Also, from ESPN playoff machine here is my played out scenario: www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs...

The fact that it’s possible that Vikings may end up with 2-4 losses and have to play on the road in the first round to someone like Arizona with probably 7-8 losses is rather ridiculous. Division winners should 100% me playoff regardless of record. Seedings should be purely record/tie-breakers only.

Oof…tough Vikings win. Not the way to design a game but we will take it. SKOL Vikings!

Great game by Wild. Just like that Wild tied for first. Fewest losses in league. Kirill the Thrill leading all over and in MVP talks and well deserved. Gus Bus keeping teams in check with Fleury on his final season. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts. Tomorrow is SKOL Vikings day. Let’s keep it rolling!

The Democrats need to start pushing people now to test the waters with different candidates and build early momentum going into 2028. Find someone who appeals to moderates and centrists but empathizes with far left. Someone who wants to have conversations and showcase pros/cons. Have honest debates.

If the MN Wild win outright today, they will be tied with Winnipeg for most points in the league! Let’s go Wild!!

The Minnesota Wild players and especially Kaprizov should get into Bedard’s ear tomorrow and show him what he could have coming to play in MN in a few years!

Minnesota TWolves continue their struggles. Win quarters, take leads, but can’t maintain consistency or close out. Something has to give. Chemistry? Need Ant to just ball out further and score 35-40 a night? Trade? At least Wild and Vikings keep going.

Another great shutout from the Gus Bus! Go Wild! Back to MN for back to backs next.

Fact of the Day: Dodgers are ridiculous and the MLB needs a salary cap. Also, it’s going to be fun to see the 2030 Dodgers suck from paying huge deferments. Especially after MLB adds the salary cap. From here on out everyone needs to cheer against this stupidity (unless from LA, you get exception)

From a political viewpoint: I feel people who want everything produced in the US only (oil, goods, food, manufacturing, etc) are going to be like those that wanted ala-carte cable pricing. Sounds good on paper but once implemented end up paying way more. Anyone else paying for so much streaming now?

Guess I was wrong about Kaprizov scoring first but I’ll take the other lines stepping up. Tied after 1; gotta keep pressing and get this win!

Let’s go Wild! I’ve got Kirill the Thrill with the first goal or at least the first assist. Though the Wild need help on all the lines. Here’s to hopefully a great game and a win! Preferably not in OT.

Is anyone else convinced there is a law hidden somewhere in MN where their pro sport teams must maintain a competitive game in and game out? Truly amazed MN doesn’t have highest cases of anxiety. Seems every team plays down (Vikings/Chi) or up (Timberwolves/Bos) to opponent to just win/lose in end.

How are Vikings up 11 with 1 minute and end up going to OT?! This team just begs to make every game stressful.

Vikings always making things interesting. Ridiculous. Just win the games outright.

Happy to see Addison with a big game! Unfortunate to see our red zone offense stall out yet again. Bad o-line on run, failed to throw away and take a sack. 1st and goal and end with a FG. I’ll take it but I’d like to see better red zone play calling.

Seriously?! What is with these turnovers in the red zone. Vikings continue to hurt themselves. Up and down the field with ease in all these games and so many end with turnovers. Going to need to spend a week at practice practicing protect the ball at all costs!

How’s everyone feeling about Vikings today? Will they once again play down to their opponent or finally find a way to convincingly win? #SKOL