The Vikes were upset by the Eagles today when the Vikings made too many mental errors during the game and could simply not overcome them. I won't even blame the coaching stafff on this loss as it seemed to this fan that the players were put into the correct position and the correct plays were being called. The players simply did not make the plays.

Poor passes by Daunte Culpepper. Dropped passes by Randy Moss. Players not knowing the play called such as when an extra offensive lineman reported onto the field during the fake FG attempt that almost certainly would have resulted in a touchdown to Moss.

It was also very obvious that the Vikings missed pass-blocking specialist Moe Williams today. Not to mention Jimmy Kleinsasser.

In any event, it should be a heck of a Super Bowl watching Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons. What a complete team and what a complete game put on by the Falcons Saturday night when they destroyed the St. Louis Rams.

So, what will be the lingering questions as the Vikings head into this off-season? I'll try and tackle each of these over the next few months as more information comes out and as we look back on the campaign the was.

In no certain order:

1) Ownership: Will it be Red McCombs or will we finally see a sale to Glen Taylor?

2) Randy Moss Traded: We're going to read about it. We might as well discuss it.

3) Status of Mike Tice: Of course, this is very dependant on ownership.

4) Progress of a New Stadium Bill: We can always look to the Greet Machine to give us updates on that topic.

5) Defense: Can enough progress be made on defense next year to take the team farther into the playoffs?

6) The Draft: Trade up or trade down? Go defense or offensive?

7) Rising Ticket Prices: Will the fans be back next year? Will the season-ticket base start to erode? How high can ticket prices go?

Links and Tidbits

This guy wants to understand why intelligent people watch football.

Duh....I dunno? Why do we watch this stuff? Anyone? Maybe we can all show up at their next Mensa meeting dressed in our Cro-Magnon outfits, beat our drums around the campfire and reach a mutual understanding?

We'll Always Have These Memories

As the 2004 campaign comes to a close, at least we'll have these fine memories from the most eventfull game of the year (sorry Craig...give us one more time to crow!)

As for me? I'm now going to be able to work a little more with that new puppy of mine. Do more more bowling with my son. Start to plan out our new garden projects with my lovely wife. Maybe even find some time to do some more things for myself. Now where did I place that telescope last fall.....

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