UK Phil wrote:I can see Wembley from my flat in North London. Just about to head down to the game! Second ever Vikes game for me. I know there are mixed feelings about London hosting NFL games, but this really is a treat for the many European NFL fans. I literally cannot wait to see AD. I pray to god he rips off a big TD run.
Lot of Steelers jerseys around the place though...
Not expecting a win today since we are not only away from home, we have yet to beat Pittsburgh this millennium/century.
Hopefully Cassel can at least stay up right for half of his pass attempts. All I know is that if I see more than 4 booth action pass plays today I am going to go insane.
A Randy Moss fan for life. A Kevin Williams fan for life.
In my opinion, the key to this game will be the pass rush. We need to blitz more than usual. Ben will start picking on our awful secondary (minus Smith) if he gets time in the pocket.
Blitz? Are you kidding? That would mean we would to play aggressive defense. The coaching staff would never allow that. Well maybe for one quarter but that's it.
Vikings declared CB Chris Cook (groin) inactive for Week 4 against the Steelers.
Cook was ruled out on Friday and is considered day to day with a groin injury. A.J. Jefferson will start at right cornerback. Also inactive for the Vikings are QB Christian Ponder, SS Jamarca Sanford, DE George Johnson, TE Rhett Ellison, DT Chase Baker, and LG Jeff Baca.
“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.” --- Bill Shankly
Hoping Raymond makes the most of every chance he gets.
For what it's worth, even before these announcements, my plan was to tally up missed tackles today. Just as a service to the board. I think it's a huge problem for this unit and will be interesting to see the number.
UKno1VIKING wrote:As I live way away in the sticks, I'm just about to head off to London, but i thought I'd put my 2 pence in before I head off.
I can't stand ponder being our QB, however Cassel is not the solution. However as far as today goes, he is up against quite easily the worst D we've seen all season. I reckon he has a good game.
Defence will step up and sack happy Big Ben will get pummeled a few times.
I reckon we win, but this could be the excitement talking, I wouldn't of said this last Sunday.
Vikings 24 - 14
See you at wembley!!!
Really happy for you and UK Phil for getting to see your team today, I hope you thoroughly enjoy the event and the teams gets a win for you guys!
Hoping Raymond makes the most of every chance he gets.
For what it's worth, even before these announcements, my plan was to tally up missed tackles today. Just as a service to the board. I think it's a huge problem for this unit and will be interesting to see the number.
I will do this free of charge, of course~
Next time I'm in Ashland I'll pay you with a beer!
I don't know why, but I have a feeling that AD is going to explode today and Cassel is going to be surprisingly explosive. I just hope our D can excel. We have to get pressure up front, because we're going to be vulnerable in the secondary.
