Monthly Archives: August 2012

Ponder and the Offensive Line Have Room for Improvement

August 29, 2012
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Ponder and the Offensive Line Have Room for Improvement

With three preseason games in the book, the Vikings have a record good enough for second place in the division behind the Bears. It should be noted, however, that they also sit in last place in the division. The Vikings, Packers and Lions all sit at 1-2 after three preseason games. What does this tell us? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. If you haven’t learned it previously, TC Huddle finds those who follow stats and records in preseason to be fools. The outcome of preseason games means absolutely nothing. In a league where the difference between finishing 10-6 and in the...

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If Called Upon, Can Toby Gerhart Get the Job Done at RB?

August 24, 2012
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If Called Upon, Can Toby Gerhart Get the Job Done at RB?

Most of the recent Vikings talk centers around the obvious—Adrian Peterson and his rehab process after undergoing surgery to repair his torn ACL. Headlines blend together. Will he be back? Won’t he be back? Does he look good in practice? Will he start Game 1? What hasn’t been brought up much is Plan B—also known as Toby Gerhart. The young RB is entering his third season with Minnesota, and he serves as AP’s backup. If Peterson isn’t ready to start the season, or if he’s not at full throttle, does Gerhart have what it takes to fill those shoes—or,...

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Best/Worst Case Scenario for Gophers

August 22, 2012
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Best/Worst Case Scenario for Gophers

We’re just over a week away from the opening night of Jerry Kill’s second season at the helm of our Maroon & Gold. It feels as if we’re already three seasons into his coaching tenure. Kill has made tremendous strides off the field in changing the culture of this team and the way they think, act, and carry themselves. So much so that there has been considerable bowl buzz as we enter his second season. In just one week, we’ll all see if those off-the-field gains will turn into Ws on the field. So what should we expect as...

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The State Fair: Minnesota’s True Favorite Sport

August 21, 2012
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The State Fair: Minnesota’s True Favorite Sport

Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran last year before the state fair. It was so popular then, that we had to bring it back for our readers. Alright, folks, it’s that time again. The time when we all hop on buses, in cars, on bikes, and come as close to Roseville as is advisable by any health professional or anthropologist. The time when we put on our Minnesota best and strut those threads down the Minnesota state fair entrance on Dan Patch Avenue like it’s a runway, sometimes even taking some fair pictures. The time when we give into...

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