Anyone wanna talk football?

	Jeremy - Robots don't say 'ye' 03/02/2006 @ 08:55:44 AM
Yeah I noticed that the other day. I knew the Vikes were in good shape but the Packers surprised me. I don't know why everyone is saying Favre wont come back because the Packers are doomed to mediocracy if they have 20 mil to spend. Although they looked awful there isn't a whole lot separating awful from good in the NFL. (Also for the record the Vikings did sign 2 probowlers last year)		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - Ma'am, can you make sure your computer is turned on? 03/02/2006 @ 11:26:19 AM
yeah, but their defense did worse than the year before despite that:)		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Super Chocolate Bear 03/02/2006 @ 12:20:17 PM
Yeah, a total lack of pass rush wil make any secondary look bad. hopefully they fix that.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 03/08/2006 @ 02:25:34 PM
www.startribune.com/510/story/293549.html Crazy. Things might look pretty different for the Vikings (and Packers) next season.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 03/11/2006 @ 06:59:39 PM
Ryan Longwell is a Minnesota Viking.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Matt - Washington Bureau Chief 03/11/2006 @ 07:06:56 PM
Brett Favre is next.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 03/11/2006 @ 08:33:52 PM
As is Chester Taylor :roll:		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	icbeast - 3619 Posts 03/12/2006 @ 12:28:46 PM
What is the deal with signing Chester? Do they really want a 4 man rotation? Any Packer who leaves to play for the Bears or Vikings is dead to me. The Packers need to start spending that money. They could have used any one of the 3 players the Browns signed. Dayne might be the starter for Denver next year. I really like the Redskins move for Lloyd from their perspective.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 03/12/2006 @ 05:14:09 PM
Vikings | Hutchinson will become highest paid guard in history Sun, 12 Mar 2006 13:57:15 -0800 Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports Seattle Seahawks transition free agent OG Steve Hutchinson (Seahawks) will become the highest paid guard in NFL history with the offer sheet he signed from the Minnesota Vikings. Hutchinson is set to earn $49 million over seven years, with $16 million in guaranteed money.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 03/12/2006 @ 11:38:33 PM
www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=407781 Let's just form one team already.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 03/13/2006 @ 08:23:05 AM
all the vikings are doing is freeing up uber amounts of cap money for the Packers to sign really big busts for record amounts. Just you wait.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 03/13/2006 @ 08:28:21 AM
man, how can I hate a team that has one of my favorite college QBs as the Off Cord, one of my favorite all-time fullbacks, 2 Wisconsin graduates, and one of only 2 kickers I have ever really known? I'm confused.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - Resident Tech Support 03/13/2006 @ 08:30:07 AM
Well, this just proves it. The Packers are everyone's favorite team, including the Vikings.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 03/13/2006 @ 08:53:47 AM
Are you just trying to up your post count? The Vikings are doing a west coast offense and seem convinced the Packers are the only team to use it. Getting a kicker from your division makes sense for obvious reasons (don't be surprised to see Paul Edinger in green) William would be a good fullback I guess. The Nall interest leaves me scratching my head a bit. As to address the Chester Taylor comments from Alex: I too questioned it. But everyone else seems to think it was brilliant because "he can do it all" with "less milage" and cheaper. Plus add to the fact that he had really good stats given his PT and that was on a team with a decimated o-line that may as well have signed a contract before the game to not even try to pass. I guess only time will tell, I wanted Edge myself.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Micah - They just want the damn ash of that field 03/13/2006 @ 09:36:19 AM
I think the most brilliant thing I've heard in a while was some guy from the Vikings front office that said, "Well you know the last backup to Jamal Lewis was Priest Holmes, so, there you go" or something to that effect.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 03/13/2006 @ 10:14:10 AM
That logic is flawless, I don't see your point :wink:		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Anon. Nut Can Fan (Guest) 03/13/2006 @ 11:01:51 AM
Packers are talking with Mike Vanderjak I guess. Henderson is undoubtadly one of the better blocking fullbacks in the league, and is a very pleasant surprise as a pass receiver when he is called upon. And once Culpepper is gone, Nall could be their best QB under age of 37. The Vikes should just break my heart more and try to sign Bollinger away from the Jets.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 03/13/2006 @ 11:25:35 AM
the last comment was mine		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Micah - Even now in Heaven there are angels carrying savage weapons 03/14/2006 @ 10:00:36 AM
In related former Packers return to decimate their old team news, Corey Bradford just signed with the Lions. I am sure he will give then the same action packed stardom that Kevin Johnson gave us last year.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	icbeast - Who controls the past now controls the future 03/14/2006 @ 01:06:49 PM
I saw that Bradford signing yesterday and I don't see how it makes any sense at all for the Lions. When was the last time a Lion's receiving corps had a good year? I think you'd have to go back to Moore and Perriman in 95.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Micah - 584 Posts 03/14/2006 @ 01:41:34 PM
It didn't cost them much and they really need a veteran receiver to try and rub off on the spoiled #1 draft picks they have now. All the front office kept talking about was Bradford's "impeccable work habits" which I think is the main reason for his signing. Martz originally wanted Isaac Bruce but he resigned with the Rams.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - I believe virtually everything I read. 03/14/2006 @ 04:52:50 PM
Bradford doesnt really have the name the other guys will follow. It could be contageous to an extent, but they would have "learned" from Bruce more.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	icbeast - Who controls the past now controls the future 03/14/2006 @ 07:17:11 PM
Plus Bradford has never really done anything during the season. But I guess those who can't do teach instead, so maybe it's a good fit.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Micah - 584 Posts 03/15/2006 @ 09:41:20 AM
I am sure Jon Kitna will throw him tons of touchdowns :roll:		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Broadcast in stunning 1080i 04/06/2006 @ 01:07:32 PM
Dec. 21 Minnesota at Green Bay, 7 p.m., NFL Network ARG!!!		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 1.21 Gigawatts!?!? 04/07/2006 @ 07:03:45 PM
Brett Favre has a press conference scheduled for 7:30 tomorrow morning. It's assumed he'll announce his decision. The conference will be held at his charity golf event.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 04/08/2006 @ 10:32:20 AM
So let me get this straight. AFTER he announces he might possibly think about announcing his decision this weekend Brett Favre schedules a press conference. He then has the gall to say to the reporters after he says nothing "I don't know why you wasted a trip down here". He could have made the intentions of the conference clear. (Even his wife was apparently under the impression today was the day) Instead it was another opportunity to get in front of the cameras and jerk everyone around.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - 4605 Posts 04/08/2006 @ 05:27:03 PM
What's the deal with our softball team? We need to start practicing. WHen do we play? WHo's on the team?		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 04/09/2006 @ 02:50:30 PM
What??? The Packers are supposed to have a bye week whenever they play the Vikings! This is crap. What also is crap is that the Packers have been scheduled to play in Philly for about the 5th straight year. This same thing happened in the mid 90's against the Cowboys. What's going on? That is more alarming than the fact the Packers had 3 straight seasons of playing the same division rival after a bye. Also, somehow after having a much worse season than the Vikings, the Packers still have the same number of games in prime time. Everyone loves Green Bay (except Javon Walker, Mike McKennzie, Chris Hovan, and apparently Brett Favre).		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - On your mark...get set...Terrible! 04/11/2006 @ 11:03:45 AM
softball practice, huh? sounds like fun.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - If you aren't enough without it, you'll never be enough with it. 04/11/2006 @ 11:04:40 AM
does anyone happen to have an extra glove? Melissa is currently sans glove, and we thought we'd ask around before we ventured over to play-it-again sports.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - The pig says "My wife is a slut?" 04/11/2006 @ 12:23:47 PM
Sarah and I dont. But this does bode a more important question. Does anyone have a softball bat?		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Pie Racist 04/11/2006 @ 12:52:11 PM
By the way I didnt mean to imply you, or the Mrs, was unimportant. It's just that bats are expensive and everyone should have a glove to call their very own anyway. This will be the first of many Championship NutCan softball teams.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Anon. Nut Can Fan (Guest) 04/11/2006 @ 05:49:29 PM
i have a softball bat. I think it's a 32 inch, I can verify that when I am home, but I definitely have one.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 04/11/2006 @ 05:50:33 PM
I mean, I have a softball bat. That last post was mine.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - Ma'am, can you make sure your computer is turned on? 04/11/2006 @ 11:11:58 PM
34 inches, 28 oz. And it's black. It was built from an aluminum mine that was struck by lightening. I named it wonderboy.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Matt - Washington Bureau Chief 04/12/2006 @ 02:18:32 AM
Bob Kelso, 10 inches.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Pie Racist 04/13/2006 @ 01:17:57 PM
It's like a baguette.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 04/18/2006 @ 05:27:52 PM
man, it's pretty boring around here.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - Get Up! Get outta here! Gone! 04/21/2006 @ 12:46:30 PM
anyone wanna find some people and a place to go hit a ball around sometime this afternoon/evening? could be fun.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Cube Phenomenoligist 04/21/2006 @ 02:19:48 PM
It rained yo.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Anon. Nut Can Fan (Guest) 04/21/2006 @ 02:37:55 PM
That was Sarah, not me.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Super Chocolate Bear 04/21/2006 @ 04:56:38 PM
Sarah and I arent doing anything, but it might be to sort of notice, give that Matt and Jon need 15 days notice and a reminder 8 hours prior to any event for a 2% chance of being within an hour and a half on time. But we should DEFINATELY do something sometime this weekend.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Matt - 3875 Posts 04/21/2006 @ 08:09:21 PM
I had to go set up a biology experiment tonight, and Jon is at V-Ball, so we couldn't do anything tonight anyway, even with our standard 15 days notice. I don't know about Jon, but I'm all for some softball practice or something. I'm free all weekend, except for tomorrow after six as I'm planning on watching the Twins/Bitch Sox game on WGN.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Super Chocolate Bear 04/21/2006 @ 09:52:52 PM
how about tomorrow afternoon, then maybe we can all watch the game here.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Anon. Nut Can Fan (Guest) 04/21/2006 @ 10:25:24 PM
I work until 5 tomorrow		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 04/21/2006 @ 10:26:32 PM
me, I work until 5 tomorrow		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 04/22/2006 @ 12:55:36 PM
someone decide a time.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Matt - Nutcan.com's MBL 04/22/2006 @ 02:10:43 PM
How about tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon sometime?		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - You're going to have to call your hardware guy. It's not a software issue. 04/22/2006 @ 02:43:54 PM
ok, here's the deal. Tomorrow at 12:30pm at Bollinger? Does that work. I think bollinger fields should be available on a sunday afternoon. I have a bat, about 6-10 softballs, and a killer instinct. Now if we can get a fair number of people together we can have some pretty good BP and fielding practice. Post a reply if you are in. Great! PS> the brewers just hit 5 home runs in the fourth inning against the reds. Sweet		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - As Seen On The Internet 04/22/2006 @ 02:50:18 PM
We might have to reserve a field for a Sunday. I know of some teams who practice there Sunday afternoons. But maybe not that early.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Matt - 3875 Posts 04/22/2006 @ 04:26:59 PM
I'm not sure you can reserve the Bollinger fields on weekends, but I may be wrong. Either way, Jon and I are both fine with 12:30		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 04/22/2006 @ 06:38:44 PM
Great! I've recruited someone from the minor league system to join us tomorrow (basically, he's someone who probably won't be playing in our league, but I figured we could probably use some players tomorrow) Jon, it's Michael. I am so freakin' excited.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	icbeast - I was too weak to give in Too strong to lose 04/22/2006 @ 07:09:17 PM
I'll bring the beer.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 04/23/2006 @ 03:12:08 PM
You missed it. And we were all thirsty.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	icbeast - Who controls the past now controls the future 04/23/2006 @ 11:53:20 PM
None of you drink beer anyway. I just got the "Read a freaking article" random comment on the home page, and to that I say, "Write a freaking article!".		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - On your mark...get set...Terrible! 04/24/2006 @ 11:45:29 AM
I do, and thanks to you I had to drink my own		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	icbeast - 3619 Posts 04/24/2006 @ 12:52:25 PM
You're welcome.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - On your mark...get set...Terrible! 08/10/2006 @ 11:46:14 AM
First bold prediction of the season: Favre will throw the 25 TD's necessary to break Marino's career record. 2nd bold prediction this season: The Packers will finish 10-6 (they seem to have a pretty easy schedule)		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - The pig says "My wife is a slut?" 08/10/2006 @ 12:36:00 PM
First Bold Prediction: Favre will throw the 24 interceptions needed to pass George Blanda's record 277. Second bold prediction: The Vikings will go 19-0. Ok, not really, I'll make no such prediction because I'd beleive 4-12 as easily as 12-4.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 08/10/2006 @ 01:25:18 PM
is 277 really the int record?		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 08/10/2006 @ 01:38:18 PM
Yes, though it was surprisingly hard to find.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Always thinking of, but never about, the children. 08/10/2006 @ 01:59:27 PM
Plus it should be pointed out that you have to be pretty good to be allowed to be that bad...if that makes any sense.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - Resident Tech Support 08/10/2006 @ 05:53:54 PM
i've tried to make that point in the past only to be made to seem like a Favre Lover :) It is a very good point though. If you were to look at baseball, for example. There are very few pitchers that have lost 20 games in a season, but there are 16 hall of fame pitchers who have lost 20 games. To be bad enough to put up crap numbers but yet be good enough to be allowed to continue is something to point out. If Favre throws 10 TD's a year and 16 to 24 int's each season, it's obviously a different story. But coaches can put up with the high int numbers when the net gain is as high as it has been (until last season). While I don't think this current Packers team is necessarily playoff bound (although the NFC North has been soooo lacking stiff competition the last couple of years), I do not think another 4-12, 29 touchdown season is in store. Anyway, I'm just stunned that Jeremy brought that point up all by himself.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - On your mark...get set...Terrible! 08/10/2006 @ 06:05:24 PM
It also should be pointed out that George Blanda is in the Hall of Fame, class of 1981, which oddly enough was the same year former Packers Willie Davis and Jim Ringo were enshrined. Man, it's amazing what you can find of the internet these days. Other George Blanda stats: [list:0f52bc3e25]He threw for [size=18:0f52bc3e25][b:0f52bc3e25]42 INTS[/b:0f52bc3e25][/size:0f52bc3e25] in 1962, holy crap played until he was 48 he also kicked 335 career field goals he punted 22 times 48% career completion percentage[/list:u:0f52bc3e25]		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - The pig says "My wife is a slut?" 08/11/2006 @ 08:42:25 AM
I assume Brett is way ahead in playoff interceptions.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - How do you use these things? 08/13/2006 @ 09:36:39 AM
I have switched the draft to August 31st at 7:30. If this doesn't work with people let me know. Wouldn't want Micah to beat us from an auto pick draft.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - You're going to have to call your hardware guy. It's not a software issue. 08/14/2006 @ 01:12:21 PM
The Packers are clearly the team to beat this season. And when I say "team to beat" I mean it.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - Pie Racist 08/14/2006 @ 01:42:16 PM
Yes, it will be fun to see if the Vikings can "top" that performance tonight, particularly by the starters. Aaron Rodgers looked pretty good (and 1209348% better than a year ago) so that's a positive.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 08/14/2006 @ 01:55:17 PM
ps Brett was hit 5 times and sacked twice on 7 passing attempts.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 08/14/2006 @ 03:04:44 PM
ah yes, the non-existant offensive line. A far cry from the Taucher-Wahl-Flannagin-Rivera-Clifton O-line that allowed only 15 sacks all of 2004.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - 9475 Posts 08/19/2006 @ 09:34:56 PM
I see the Packers' luck is in midseason form.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - 6225 Posts 08/20/2006 @ 01:57:42 PM
....mark the date, the "luck" argument of 06 officially begins.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Jeremy - The pig says "My wife is a slut?" 08/21/2006 @ 08:24:05 AM
It's exciting, isnt it?		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 08/21/2006 @ 09:15:11 AM
from what I'm told, Favre looked pretty sharp. That's a good sign. Rocket over the middle, Driver grabs the ball out of nowhere. I hope this is a growing trend. I didn't see any of the game though.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.

	Sarah - 4605 Posts 08/21/2006 @ 05:40:54 PM
Our awesomest draft pick has been given the boot! :lol: BJ is no longer a Packer, perhaps he can prosper else where. On a sad note, :cry: Henderson is out 3-6 weeks with an injury. It's not looking good at all. I hope he gets well very very quickly. BTW, i really enjoyed the game, we actually looked like a decent team throughout the ranks. Plus, it always helps to beat Ron Mexico in any situation and walk away STD free.		Rate this comment Yours: Rated 0 times.