My Viking Blood is an independent candid view of the Minnesota Vikings and it's history.  We have one common bond.  We are not from the region.  We evolved from a phenomenon of the 1960's.  We have no ties with the either the NFL or the long established media outlets. We will be known for hard hitting topics and news articles and commentary that is generally not discussed in the media.           

1. A Fortuitous Draft Pick November 12, 2008
   The modern era of football is littered with team specialist, that have a defined unique role within a team structure, such as pass rushing defensive end or a return specialist, etc.  Bill Belichick, formally known as a genius, did have a unique approach to this game that serve his purpose well
2. 2-1-09: Tampa, Fl -The Site of Super Bowl XLIII November 11, 2008
   Playing in Tampa, Florida, the site of Super Bowl XLIII is now a focal point for our beloved Viking Squad ... a fortuitous event.   Way back in ought-seven, with a grandchild resting upon my knee, the G'ants were handed the opportunity of facing, and then preparing for, the then undefeated Boston Patriots ... the foe that eventually led to their destiny.
3. Short Term Memory Loss November 4, 2008
   Yawl got to stop with this "must win" crap.  Especially the players.  If you can fart ... then you can certainly release this pressure of pure idiocy.  We all know what is at stake but all this stupid bit of verbiage does is add unwanted and unwarranted pressure. 
4. Baptism of Fire October 30, 2008
   What might be the purpose of immersing yourself within NFL history.  A clear cliché known to all is that those that don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.  When I was a young man ... I loathed that cliché ... because, at the time, it really meant nothing to me.   I knew everything ... but unfortunately for me ... what I learned was that I was born ignorant.  You don't know what you don't know ... and come to find out ... that there is nothing more comical than life.  The driving force of this comedy is that the big guy combines this bit of folly with youth, talent and skill.  As my dad always said ... "If I knew then, what I know now ... (with a great big smile on his face) look out ladies!" 
5. A Fictional Argument and Equal Protection Under the Law October 29, 2008
   The following is an argument of pure fiction, but it does make you wonder.  When it involves our beloved Vikings ... we have no choice but to fight ... or at the very least ... ponder this highly unusual event.   Regardless of the upcoming leagues decisions in regard to Pat & Kevin Williams, something doesn't smell right. 
6. The Coin ... and a Name! October 25, 2008
   Exactly what is the purpose of repeating Joe Blow's name ad nauseam ... followed by the value of his contract or how much he makes ... and how much guaranteed money he's entitled to.  
7. Metamorphosis -The Tell - Five! October 23, 2008
   If you believe in a biblical code, or the code of the bible:  what was ... what is ... and what will be ... and accordingly ... has been defined by this biblical code.  According to the founders of this code ... there are just way too many definitive past events, outlined by this code, for the code to be random .... whether you believe it or not.
8. Divide and Conquer!  Stand and be heard! 081015
   There is dissention among the ranks, but don't count me amongst them.   I stand firm on this ... and I have something to say.  Minnesota Viking commentary! 
9. Quin-Fecta 080925
   Toine's hit caused a sack, a fumble, a recovery (trifecta), a touch down (quadfecta), and then the fifth note ... Minnesota Vikings News!
10. Upside-Down Ball 080911
    It is as clear as the nose on your face.  Regardless of whether AD starts a game or not, it was clear that in the Vikings opener, that our Viking resources were expended in a reversed order, playing right into the Packers hands.  Minnesota Viking Commentary!
11. Woe is me! 080802
    Woe is me.  Many years ago, as a boy, my father, one of those depression era kids, once labeled me an Alibi-Ike.  Viking Commentary!
12. The Dierdorf Taunt and The Rag Doll 080825
    "It is no secret that Adrian Peterson gets most of his yards in the second half".  Hall of Fame Dan is not a Viking ... and never will be.  This was his way of taunting Childress, his crew, and the Viking Faithful. Minnesota Viking Commentary! 
13. FUMBLE-ROO-SKI 080815
    Dennis Green had his share of shortcomings, but he also had his positive attributes.  One of those unbreakable values that was undeniable was his intolerance for fumbling.  Minnesota Viking Commentary!
14. Indentured!  080714
    "We have a place for him"!  That statement then evolved into being a back-up for Aaron Rodgers ... followed by a protest rally in Green Bay.  Minnesota Viking News!
15. Get-R-Done! 080712
    There are numerous championships that are attached to the Elway's, Montana's, Aikmen's, etc., but ...  Minnesota Viking Commentary!
16. Wind and Wuthering 080609
    This, by far ... the most anticipated season in the history of the Minnesota Vikings, lay beckoning at our feet. Minnesota Viking Commentary!
17. The Warm Up Horse 080119
    Exactly what does this have to do with being a Minnesota Viking Fan.  You see ... the Minnesota Vikings are that warm-up-horse.  Minnesota Viking News!
18. The Kids Progression (above the curve) and a message for Chilly! 071219
    The purple pants with purple jerseys wasn't even mentioned by a commentator.  I personally had never seen it before.  Minnesota Viking commentary!
19. 1987 Strike Season - Bad Blood Abounds! 071219
    January 17, 1988.  The 1987 Championship game.  Super Bowl XXII looms in the distance ... Darrin Nelson drops Wade Wilson's pass at the goal line ... Minnesota Viking News!
20. The Uninvited Guest! 071218
    It's 2007 ... Ten years have now past since that 98 team.  The slogan of the day was, "No modern day quarterback had ever gone out on top".  Of course they were referring to the final days of John Elway.
21. Homework Assignment - What do the following images represent? 071220
    If you count yourself as one of the truly fortunate to be able to strap on those Minnesota Viking horns these days, before you step onto and take the field in lowly "Poke-land", you would be well served to fully understand the misfortune represented in these images.  
22. A Spheroid - Fate - and Minnesota Vikings History! 071213
    I was made to remember that the ball is a spheroid.  In just about every other sport the ball is round.  The ball represents fate.  The Minnesota Vikings, it's player, it's fans ... the franchise, is like a super-hyped-up-fraternity.  Any player that straps on those horns shares a common bond with every other member that has ever worn those horns because they all shared almost the same experiences.  What you may not realize is that you also share the same fate.  Fate, however, is not necessarily a bad thing.  
23. Madden (comes to town) to make more Viking fodder! 071212
    In years past, I absolutely loved listening to John Madden-isms ... that is until I realized that his sole purpose in life was to transform the Vikings into fodder for the league.  Not playing on Sunday night has been a blessing ... but that's about to change.
24. The Minnesota Vikings - The Cradle of Excellence! 071211
    Tarvaris Jackson, Adrian Peterson and Sydney Rice either have become or will soon become the focal point in Minnesota ... and then throughout the NFL.  Do you think their success is by accident?
25. Viking Vindication - Could it be purple Pants? 071210
    It's Monday, December 10th and "Prime Time" on the NFL Network is starting to spout-off and get loud.  He, and his cohorts, are jockeying for the rematch in Dallas pitting his ex-NFL team (Da Pokes') with the Packers in the NFC's Championship game.  He came right out and said that he'll have no part of any other NFC competitors, like the Seattle Seahawks. 
26. Leverage Equals Kryptonite! 071206
    When you watch the NFL Network or other sports shows, you'll see commentators shaking their heads saying, "No team wants any part of (facing) the Minnesota Vikings".  A hard-core viewer understands that the comment is in direct reference to the upcoming 2007 playoffs, but for most, this statement zooms well over their heads.  They see the fear in the statement, but they don't understand why?  The reason for this disconnect is that the rudimentary keys of the game are only given and are only learned in a piecemeal fashion, in time, or are just assumed to be obvious. 
27. 1808 Yards - Impossible, Can't be done! 071204
    It's impossible for Adrian Peterson to break the NFL rookie rushing record of 1,801 yards set by Eric Dickerson.  It can't be done.  The rookie rushing record is safe.  Put a finger to the nose.  It's set.     
28. Rookies - No More! 071204
    During an Aundrae Allison interview, Robert Ferguson doused Aundrea with a sports drink.  Everyone understands that players celebrate in all different forms and mannerism, but where this went off the track for me was in Ferguson's rookie comment that followed.  
29. "Berserker Fury"/"Berserker Rage" - The keys to Viking Nirvana! 071202
    Throughout this history of the Minnesota Vikings, I've heard the following catch phrases that were used to describe my beloved Vikings.  The Purple Gang.  The Purple People Eaters.  The Purple Wave.  etc.
30. 2007 (Jan 2008) NFC Championship - Hello Lambeau! 071202
    The Cowboys/Packers tilt is now in the books.  They'll have you believe that the road to the Super Bowl travels through Dallas, TX.  Don't bet on it.
31. Minnesota Vikings Pivotal Game - the 2 for 1 contest! 071201
    Sunday, December 2, 2007 - The Detroit Lions come to visit the Minnesota Vikings in the Metrodome.  Adrian Peterson returns.  A blackout is looming.  The NFC's 6th playoff seed looms off in the distance.  This should be a no-question sellout in Minnesota.  What a disappointment to hear that four (4) corporate sponsors were required to purchase the last 2000 tickets available for this game.  
32. Chester Taylor ... he is a god! 071129
    31 attempts for 77 yards.  An average of 2.48 yards per attempt.  They speak of these numbers, if at all, as if it were somehow an embarrassment for the Minnesota Vikings, instead of what it really is.  Tarvaris Jackson latest statement of frustration, "Some people don't really understand what is going on", says it all.  The kid is humble, until you attack his crew, especially for what they do on that field.  Well I certainly understand Tarvaris's statement, and it's my hope that you do too.
33. How to Solve Minnesota Vikings Defensive Problems: 071112 
    Green Bay 34, Vikings O ...  we need to look no further than yesterdays time of possession 40:40 vs. 19:20.  You could argue that there is a problem with our defense, that is, when they are at full strength, but the real culprit does not lie on the defensive side of the ball ... does it?
34. MOSS - Could he return?  071105 
    Not too long ago, while still in Oakland, I heard Randy Moss comment, "I can never go back".  He was talking about returning to Minnesota ... not the Viking faithful.  There was no further explanation or further comment.  Randy has his reasons and no one could fault him. 
35. CHILDRESS - DECISION TIME!!! 071105
    Brad Baby!  You took the position, and have the unenviable task of making the decision that now needs to be made.  It's time to give the kids Syd and Aundrae their reps.
36. Daunte Returns!  071018
    Just to set the record straight, we fans didn't want either Randy or Pep to ever leave our fold.  We truly loved you guys and we all thought that you'd be Vikings forever!  As such, we were never given the opportunity to say good bye.  It was like an Italian ting', "It's over"!  He's dead!  It's over!  
37. THE HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE OF INTENTIONAL GROUNDING: 071016
    I remember it as if it was yesterday.  That day we were facing the dynasty of what is now known as the San Francisco 49ers dynasty in a first round play off contest.  Gene Markbright was the referee that day, and for three series in a row, he dropped that flag.  Each time the call was intentional grounding, 10 yards and loss of down.  By the time that 3rd series was concluded, the Vikings for all practices and purposes was through.  Two downs to make 20 yards or more, ouch!  Gene knew exactly what fork to stick into us that day.  Every time Intentional Grounding is called, I fondly think of Markbrights day of retirement.
38. Minnesota Viking Renegade Football! 071002
    Yo Brad!  You lose football games and you'll need to find a good job.  Good thing you've covered your bases by giving away C. J. Mosley, Hank Basket, Tyler Thigpen, not to mention draft picks for Hicks and Holcomb, and securing bums like Mike McMahon, and Brooks Bollinger, etc.  I'm certain you'll have a soft cushy landing.
39. The Sign! 071001
    As a young boy, it was very hard to understand how my team, The Minnesota Vikings, has lost its first Super Bowl.  It was then I had first seen the sign.  
40. The "Sell-Out"! 071001
    I'm holding two conflicting media in my hands.  The first is a book, "A tradition of Purple", written by Jim Burton, and the second is a VCR tape of the Steeler's vs. the Vikings on December 18, 2005.  
41. Rewarding Bad Behavior - The Master Plan 070928
    DeAngelo Hall, the latest bad boy of the NFL, now squarely in the sites of NFL media machine has become the norm of today's high priced talent.  We are all left to wonder why, but the root cause, or its foundation, is based on the axiom ... follow the money.
42. My Hero!  070927
    There are Viking fans everywhere.  People just don't realize it but it's time to unite and be heard.  Yes, there is the occasional odd lot here and there that don the horns proudly where ever we go.  When we see them, we stop and grab their attention by making complete spectacles of ourselves, all to let them know that we are fans too.  They do the same for me.  At times we forget, but when they see that we've got our horns on, they are quick to let us know where it's at.  Viking Heaven.
43. Tarvaris Jackson: Self Help Course 101! 070926
    King Solomon said, "a man will betray himself in his own words every time".  The man in this case was Bill Walsh.  Arguably one of the greatest offensive minds in the history of the game.
44. Offensive Success Formula? Pass the ball! 070626
    The loss of Chester Taylor and Tony Richardson in our line up has been immeasurable.  
45. Why the memory of the 1975 Vikings will never leave us! 070925
    Sour grapes!  Viking fans are forced to endure as the refrain throughout the land!  We have been force fed the politically correct statements for years.  The 1975 team was a great team.  The infamous Hail Mary pass.  The death of Fran Tarkenton's father.  The Horrify memory!  The memory still haunts us for reasons that no one is allowed to discuss.  
46. HOME REPLAY ADVANTAGE:  070925
    That's right, you need to cross out the word "field" in home field advantage and change that to "Home Replay Advantage".  There's no need to review a home field touchdown!     
47. DEFENSE THE PASS, EARN BACK YOUR RESPECT! 070925
    Since facing the Patriots in 2006, the formula for beating the Vikings was to forget the run and to pass on every down.  Last year, we lost our premier defensive End Erasmus James in week 2 (no offense to our other defensive ends), our pass rushing suffered mightily.  It makes sense, have all 31 franchises attack the Vikings the same way, and over time, due to attrition, the Vikings will fold.

Ron McQuade
MyVikingBlood.com