Tag Archives: Saints

Saints-Vikings: Not at all what I expected

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

So much for that shootout between two quarterbacks who dominated defenses last season. New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre combined for a little more than 400 yards passing as the Saints pulled out a … Continue reading →

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Vikings-Saints: Who ya got?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The NFL season opens tonight with a rematch of last season’s NFC Championship game. The New Orleans Saints won that game, holding off the Minnesota Vikings in overtime. My guess is tonight’s Round 2 will be a high-scoring game. Both … Continue reading →

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The difference a couple plays can make

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The New Orleans Saints’ victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday was considered an upset by some. I suppose technically it was just by looking at Vegas odds, even though we’re talking about two teams that were the No. 1 … Continue reading →

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Blue is gold on Super Bowl Sunday

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I’m a believer in Peyton Manning. I bow to thee. That’s why I’m taking the Indianapolis Colts. It has more to with the quarterback than it does with the fact that they haven’t lost a game all season in which they’ve … Continue reading →

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Blame it on the Purple Rain

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Did Prince‘s song in honor of the Minnesota Vikings kill their momentum? Should Minnesota’s own singing Idol be blamed for the loss? You be the judge.

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Season full of buzz ends with a thud for Vikings

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

In a game that either team seemed to win and lose multiple times Sunday, the New Orleans Saints are going to the Super Bowl after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in overtime. The Vikings didn’t deserve to win, turning the ball … Continue reading →

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How do you pick a Vikings-Saints winner?

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

How do you pick a winner for Sunday’s NFC championship game between the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings? Seriously, how do you? Both teams slumped down the stretch during the regular season. Both teams had first-round bye weeks. Both … Continue reading →

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Favre’s trusty target may be out

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

How big of a loss would it be for the Minnesota Vikings to play Sunday’s NFC championship game without Percy Harvin? Harvin’s a Pro Bowl return man, so on special teams it will be felt. But I’d argue Harvin is … Continue reading →

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Vikings ‘D’ shuts down Big D

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Vikings sure made it look easy Sunday, setting up the matchup in the NFC championship game that most impartial fans were hoping for. The Vikings will face the New Orleans Saints next Sunday with a berth in the … Continue reading →

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Vikings, Saints in dire need of victories

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Due to playoff positioning, the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints are taking very different approaches with their Week 17 games Sunday. The Saints – with home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoff clinched – are going to rest starters, including … Continue reading →

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