@orion said:

Also, I thought the Vikings screwed up by not running the ball once they were in position for that go ahead FG.  By passing they let the Saints have a time out to work with with quite a bit of time left on the clock.  - I do understand however, that they were trying to WIN the game. (que Herm Edwards)

I thought the same, that they were going to run through the middle. That would have forced the Saints to either lose the TO or 45 seconds (and they would have had way less time for the Lutz FG). Anyway, that choice brought an unbelievable ending. 

@lionofbuddha said:

Orion, sorry to hear about your loss. Best friends are special, and I’m sure it’s not easy.

But he’s looking down smiling after that Minneapolis Miracle

Maybe he had something to do with it?

But he’s looking down smiling after that Minneapolis Miracle

@texasag1969 said:

It's a shame it came down to a very poor Pop Warner level tackle by a safety who doesn't deserve to be called "safety". He could not even make a proper heads up tackle. How the hell did he get to this level?

From my perspective, the defender avoided the tackle because he was there way too soon.  It would've been pass interference.  Now, of course there were other options.  He could've stopped and just made the tackle after the catch.  Or just go ahead and incur the penalty.  Either would've been better than just taking himself out of the play completely.  After all, he was the back of the train.  There wasn't anyone else to keep the receiver from the end zone.

Also, I thought the Vikings screwed up by not running the ball once they were in position for that go ahead FG.  By passing they let the Saints have a time out to work with with quite a bit of time left on the clock.  - I do understand however, that they were trying to WIN the game. (que Herm Edwards)

@orion said:

Go Vikings!  - For Buddy -

My grandfather was a Steelers & Pirates fan.  My family would go visit him and so many times he would say to me, "Oh, Allen.  Your Browns beat us up again last week".    I loved my grandfather.  A couple of months after he died Franco Harris made The Immaculate Reception and the Steelers have never looked back.  (I actually rooted for them that year he died....for my grandfather....it wasn't easy to do)

My best friend in the world never saw the Vikings win a championship.  And now TODAY happens a couple of months after he died.

Go Vikings - For Buddy - 

I could go for the Vikings.   They have never won a title. And I have cousins from Minnesota. Though I would not mind the Eagles or the Jags. (I just think it is time for the Pats dynasty to come to an end.  They have had a long, good run).

@texasag1969 said:

It's a shame it came down to a very poor Pop Warner level tackle by a safety who doesn't deserve to be called "safety". He could not even make a proper heads up tackle. How the hell did he get to this level?

It got me wondering though, if he had tackled him properly... What yard was that? Would he tackle him in bounds? Because they maybe could have a chance to try the winning FG. But it's a shitty play, yes.

@boo-fagley said:

 The Saints looked like a well oiled machine in no huddle and the Vikings were taking too much time on some plays.

time or drive distance? had to look back..4th quarter drive starts Minn. 3 times from own 25, once from own 10..Saints--27,40,25 yard line.again Peyton's guy in booth cost him 2 timeouts on dumb blindness, Vikes sat on 3 timeouts all night. Great play reads by Brees lead receivers right out of bounds to stop clock.   man oh man did many teams miss on WR Michael Thomas from Bucks   

@boo-fagley said:

What a game.

damn right it was 

@jcam222 said:

As I get older I truly cherish my closest friends and family.

Truer words have never been spoken.

side note: hell yes go Vikings

My grandfather was a Steelers & Pirates fan.  My family would go visit him and so many times he would say to me, "Oh, Allen.  Your Browns beat us up again last week".    I loved my grandfather.  A couple of months after he died Franco Harris made The Immaculate Reception and the Steelers have never looked back.  (I actually rooted for them that year he died....for my grandfather....it wasn't easy to do)

My best friend in the world never saw the Vikings win a championship.  And now TODAY happens a couple of months after he died.

Go Vikings - For Buddy - 

The universe, for this Browns fan, has veered off course...........again..........

Go Vikings!

@the-gipper said:

Too bad he had to go before seeing his team win a title.  Probably most of you Browns fans on here are in the same boat.  I am not....because I am OLD.  I do remember the 1964 title when I was 12 years old.

And I for one would like to see the Vikings win since the Browns obviously have no shot.

The Vikings were formed and became a member of the NFL in 1960....and have never won a Championship.   Actually....only the Cardinals, Lions, and Eagles have gone as long or longer without winning it all. 

Plus....the Viking of the late 60s/70s were like the Bills of the 90s.....4 SB appearances, 4 losses.  With some great, great players.  Fran Tarkenton (the white), Carl Eller, Alan Page, Paul Krause etc.   The Purple People Eaters.

Plus I have cousins up there in the Land O' Lakes.  So, absolutely...why not.

(Its just that no one would likely ever associate the name Case Keenum....and Super Bowl winning QB in the same sentence).  The would be the most extreme Cinderella story in Super Bowl history if that were to happen.

Well, they would deserve it. Losing Bridgewater for more than a year, then Bradford after a promising start, and Cook who was one of the best backs in the league, receivers I believe have been injured too... 

They have been doing it very well, adapting to the circumstances and playing with Case Keenum. Other teams with one of their injuries would have gone down in the standings a long time ago. 

And I for one would like to see the Vikings win since the Browns obviously have no shot.

The Vikings were formed and became a member of the NFL in 1960....and have never won a Championship.   Actually....only the Cardinals, Lions, and Eagles have gone as long or longer without winning it all. 

Plus....the Viking of the late 60s/70s were like the Bills of the 90s.....4 SB appearances, 4 losses.  With some great, great players.  Fran Tarkenton (the white), Carl Eller, Alan Page, Paul Krause etc.   The Purple People Eaters.

Plus I have cousins up there in the Land O' Lakes.  So, absolutely...why not.

(Its just that no one would likely ever associate the name Case Keenum....and Super Bowl winning QB in the same sentence).  The would be the most extreme Cinderella story in Super Bowl history if that were to happen.

Go Vikings! 

Mike

But we can be grateful that they have been in our lives to make us happy. And will live forever in our memories.

Take care

Go Vikings!