Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted April 25, 2018 On the radio over lunch, Matt Birk (retired Vikings OL). He was reminiscing about his draft day. Pretty neat. Then the conversation kind of meandered. The voice of the Vikings said that after leaving the new Performance Center for the Vikings and heading home, he looks at his house, and thinks of all the things that aren't up to snuff. Then they started talking about some of the more quotable coaches that used to coach the Vikings. My favorite (reminded of it) was Brad Childress addressing the media after several questions got him all annoyed. "You guys in the media, you're like those guys that stand on the hill and watch the battle, but never pick up a weapon. Then when everyone else leaves, you go down to the battle field and shoot the wounded." 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgpumpkin 2,337 Posted April 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Barb Bliss said: On the radio over lunch, Matt Birk (retired Vikings OL). He was reminiscing about his draft day. Pretty neat. Then the conversation kind of meandered. The voice of the Vikings said that after leaving the new Performance Center for the Vikings and heading home, he looks at his house, and thinks of all the things that aren't up to snuff. Then they started talking about some of the more quotable coaches that used to coach the Vikings. My favorite (reminded of it) was Brad Childress addressing the media after several questions got him all annoyed. "You guys in the media, you're like those guys that stand on the hill and watch the battle, but never pick up a weapon. Then when everyone else leaves, you go down to the battle field and shoot the wounded." Draft day is a Cleveland Browns fan Super Bowl. It’s the day where hopes and dreams are at their highest in believing that maybe....JUST MAYBE....this will be the year it gets turned around. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, tgpumpkin said: Draft day is a Cleveland Browns fan Super Bowl. It’s the day where hopes and dreams are at their highest in believing that maybe....JUST MAYBE....this will be the year it gets turned around. The Browns should come away with a ton of talent if they don't trip over their own feet. Not drafting a meat chicken player would be a start. Edited April 26, 2018 by Barb Bliss 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgpumpkin 2,337 Posted April 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Barb Bliss said: The Browns should come away with a ton of talent if they don't trip over their own feet. Not drafting a meat chicken player would be a start. Pretty sure I’ve heard that very same line since 1999 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted April 27, 2018 Best online comment about the draft that also ties into an underdog topic: Fans don't win trophies, unless they are a millennial. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted April 27, 2018 Denzel Ward's draft shoes. LOL 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) @tgpumpkin, day 2 mock from cbssports.com. The comment under 33 says it all. Edited April 27, 2018 by Barb Bliss 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAuthorOfOZ 90 Posted April 27, 2018 Shifting gears, anyone interesting in watching the World Cup even though the US didn't qualify? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted April 27, 2018 20 minutes ago, TheAuthorOfOZ said: Shifting gears, anyone interesting in watching the World Cup even though the US didn't qualify? I'll be watching paint drying instead. More entertaining to me. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgpumpkin 2,337 Posted April 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Barb Bliss said: @tgpumpkin, day 2 mock from cbssports.com. The comment under 33 says it all. This weekend will involve a substantial amount of alcohol and self loathing as a Browns fan.... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted April 28, 2018 This is so Minnesotan!!! https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/28/vikings-continue-with-day-3-of-nfl-draft-with-help-from-u-s-curling-team/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyIke 745 Posted April 29, 2018 On 4/27/2018 at 8:21 AM, TheAuthorOfOZ said: Shifting gears, anyone interesting in watching the World Cup even though the US didn't qualify? Probably will follow in passing but don’t see myself tuning in live for much of it. How about you? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted May 2, 2018 Well, if this holds true, another 4th place finish for meat chicken https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/big-ten/2018/05/01/detroit-news-big-ten-spring-power-rankings 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted May 9, 2018 Gopher athletics is having a road trip tour for the fans. It kind of resembled a stand-up show. Football coach P.J. Fleck on winning five games last season: “I know, I know, everybody’s all mad, and so was I, to be honest with you. At the end of the year I was (ticked), I was really upset. But then (men’s) basketball season rolled around, and I didn’t feel so bad anymore.” Men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino on P.J. Fleck: “Terrific speaker. … He’s got a lot of buzzwords that you like to hear. Row The Boat is awesome, I love it. Nekton Mentality is terrific, I love that one. It’s one of my favorites. But I heard one recently that I really like — Year Zero. Year Zero means that last year did not happen, so it’s perfect for me. Thank you, P.J., Mark (Coyle), just remember last year did not happen for either one of us.” 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted May 15, 2018 One of my favorite players, and one of my greatest losses was hearing about his death. Glad to see him live on sort of. https://247sports.com/college/michigan-state/Article/Michigan-State-Spartans-football-Former-MSU-teammates-collaborate-on-new-Mike-Sadler-Tribute-Beer-Jagged-Mountain-118242231 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe 705 Posted May 16, 2018 Well, this is where I'm at: I told everyone the Penguins were stupid for getting rid of my Flower. I've got his Penguins jersey, now I need a Knights one. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted June 19, 2018 I remember reading this when it was originally published. It got republished and was still a good read again. This guy is really good. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/graham-couch/2018/06/07/michigan-state-football-columnist-summer-workouts-couch-column/667832002/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted June 19, 2018 Burn of the day: Comments in MLive about one of the lower ranked players developing into one of the top 3 pass defensive guards in the 2019 draft. Of course the Walverines showed up and spewed the usual rubbish. Then an Ohio State fan adds the comment "Thank God UM doesn't develop players like MSU does." LOL! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted June 28, 2018 @tgpumpkin and @Konas, this is for you. http://www.espn1009.com/5-star-ol-devontae-dobbs-commitment-journal-coaches-lied-michigan-state-stayed-true-to-me/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted July 9, 2018 Joe Mauer and his twin girls! Mom pregnant with #3. p.s. Super Viking fan Millie Wall, who turned 100 years old last week, on what it’s like to reach the century mark: “Well, it doesn’t feel any different than 99.” ? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted July 23, 2018 https://www.twincities.com/2018/07/22/vikings-offensive-line-coach-tony-sparano-dies-at-56/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgpumpkin 2,337 Posted July 23, 2018 Just now, Barb Bliss said: https://www.twincities.com/2018/07/22/vikings-offensive-line-coach-tony-sparano-dies-at-56/ Yeah I saw that yesterday, it’s very sad. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 4,745 Posted July 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, tgpumpkin said: Yeah I saw that yesterday, it’s very sad. Basically his health insurance killed him. How do you not do a stress test when someone comes into the hospital with chest pains? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
