Following Sunday’s win it seems that we once again (thank goodness) get to place some votes for who we think gets the game ball.
Here are a few options to choose from:
ADRIAN PETERSON: 31 rushes for 154 yards and 2 touchdowns. 2 catches for 16 yards.
CHRIS KLUWE: 7 punts with 37.4 yard average, 2 inside the 20, and the “Ray Guy” sticker.
JASPER BRINKLEY: 9 tackles, 3 assists
JOSH ROBINSON: 5 tackles, 1 interception
HARRISON SMITH: 4 tackles, 2 assists, 1 interception, 1 touchdown
BRIAN ROBISON: 2 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
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Jesus people. Adrian Peterson shouldn't get every game ball. Harrison Smith had the best game of his career, Adrian didn't even have a top 10 career game. I agree AP is our MVP and without him we wouldn't have won but you could say that EVERY SINGLE GAME. I love AP and love watching him play but he should get 1 maybe 2 game balls max per year.
Harrison Smith was outstanding yesterday and scored the game winning touchdown. A ROOKIE defensive player scoring the game winning touchdown and playing lights out all day is more impressive than the best RB to ever play the game having a good day.
Honestly it could be argued that Harrison Smith is as good as AP. We went from the worst secondary in the NFL last season to a solid one just by adding Smith. 32nd vs the pass to 19th just by adding one player.
And just to clarify I am not devaluating All Day I know he is outstanding but he is performing as expected, Smith is surprising us.
It's "AD" Dammit!
Harrison Smith, hands down.
"Honestly it could be argued that Harrison Smith is as good as AP."
I understand using hyperbole to make a point, but did you seriously just say that? You should take a moment and give that some thought.
It's AD, Dammit!
I just quoted him Fran! Honest injun! I say AD, I say AD all the time. Like constantly. You couldn't get me to stop saying AD, even if you had a pack of angry grizzly bears, I'd be all "AD AD AD!"
Oh, ok, never mind. ..
Big time LOL!
AD, AP, Peterson, Adrian, Adrian Peterson, Purple God they all mean the same thing.
It's not "Purple God", its Purple Jesus.
Geez it's hard to be the nickname watchdog around here.
What next, you gonna say Leslie Frazier isnt Morgan Freeman?
Mr. Freeman has gone by the nickname of "Leslie Frazier" for many, many years. Hell, everyone knows that. He coaches the Minnesota Vikings in his spare time and does a fairly good job (For someone who doesn't have a clue how to coach an NFL team)
Yes, Josh Robinson was really good for the Vikes in 2011... Wait, I mean AJ Jefferson was decent depth for us last year, ummm and Alan Williams in his second season... Oops.
Smith the only addition? Where ya been Skol?
AJ Jefferson is AWFUL, much worse than Ced Griffin and as bad as Asher Allen. Josh Robinson has been good but hes playing at nickelback and doesn't see enough playing time in my opinion. Both of which started the year as backups as well and are playing due to Cooks Injury. Harrison Smith has been the only starter added.
I'm just glad you didn't call AD AP. That's all I'm saying
AD is dumb, his its like calling Brett Favre BF instead of BD (ya know from his sterger pictures you can guess what BD is)
Come on Skol, surley you know that the nickname "AD" is short for "All Day", right?
Mrs. Tomb wonders if he also goes by AN, by the way.
She's a perv.
I know its short for all day, but I still like AP better, its his initials.
In all seriousness Skol, Both AD and his Father have stated they do not like the AP nickname and prefer AD. Seriously, look it up.
And thanks for mental visual of "BD"
Glad you pictured it!
Yeah its an exaggeration but his value has to be up there. Look how much better our pass defense has been since adding 1 player. I won't deny AP of any of his talents and value but we went from 16th to 5th in rushing from 06-08 with AP. We went from 32-19 in pass defense by adding Smith to the secondary.
Wow Skol, AD is likely the greatest RB of his generation. Honestly, quite possibly the greatest EVER sans injury. Defenses consistently stuff the box to 9 deep to TRY to stop him, and he still has a shot at 2000 yards, in a modern pass happy league, after starting less than a year after a shredded knee.
Do you truly understand that we are watching EPIC football history being made, we are watching greatness at a ridiculous, ridiculous level??
Harrison Smith is really good, and added some much needed swagger in less than a year in the league, and I'm glad to have him.
Even pretending to compare the two is preposterous.
Wait a minute here.. In an earlier post, you called him "AP" NOW you say AD.
Are you going to do the rigt thing and call him by his preferred nickname, AD, or continue to ignore his wishes (And his Dad's) and call him AP??
Just do the right thing Tomb, and call him AD
LOL, I'm gonna call Shady Pines pretty quick here if you ain't careful.
Damn, where'd I put that stupid brochure......
Wait a minute, what was I saying? And I do like trees, especially shady ones, like Pines. Pines. . .wait a minute, what was I saying again?. . . . . .
Ok, I've put the single malt away and now I'm going to bed. . .
Wow you're a badass...I like my drink, but single malt kills me.
See Above Response
Because he's expected to be great, he doesn't deserve the accolades?
I don't think we could possibly be further apart on this one.
Smith is an upgrade and all but he still has some growing to do. His inconsistency in wrapping up needs to be an offseason priority.
He was NOT the only player added, though.
Jefferson should be considered a subtraction, and Robinson would be an addition if Frazier had enough common sense to start him and winfield at corners, instead of "get burnt every play" Jefferson
AJ has had his rough spells, but he is not a downgrade from 2011 Griffin or Asher in my book. Not even close.
Now we are only counting starters? Fresh, you always change the rules up on me mid-argument! Haha.
Cook, despite injury, has played more this season. J-Rob is practically a starter. Winfield has been healthier. Heck, even Blanton came in and played well at one point. Oh, and Brinkley is superior to EJ in pass coverage (not saying much, I know).
Look, I loved the Smith trade/pick too, but you praise is a tad over the top.
I noticed that someone clicked "other" on the poll.
Think they were voting for Cutler, per Adam's prior article?
That was probably me, I just don't remember doing it.
Fran we told you Jimmy K is retired!
Just think what we could do with the 'Sauce and say someone like. . .Jeff Dugan!
We'd be unbeatable.
Stop it. Just stop it.
Fran, it's probably nap time buddy. It's OK, we'll do some SERIOUS polling tomorrow, after a big ol' rest.
Ok, see you tomorrow for the pole.
POLL Fran, not pole, poll!
Nevermind...
Their ball is going to Craig Leipold if he starts the NHL season.
ponder should be on lists like this every time. i've read a couple bothersome comments that say ponder isn't putting in the time to get better, like this one -
"...Ponder is atrocious. I read an article about how Russell Wilson spends hours in the tape room and on the practice field perfecting his chemistry with his receivers. I also read one about how Ponder is late to practice occasionally, isn’t in the tape room that much and doesn’t always give a strong effort and is often off target. Ponder spent the entire bye week with Samantha Steele and the Vikings got pounded by the Bears. Then how did Ponder spend the week before the Green Bay game? Setting up an elaborate proposal for his fiancé and getting engaged of course. Both games Ponder stunk, same thing as yesterday. He is too busy thinking about his soon to be wife. Russell Wilson spending every waking moment thinking football and Ponder choosing to spend time finding the perfect ring and china pattern and the best place to register...."
pizzez me off
That's scary stuff to read. If it's true, Ponder is almost as screwed and us Viking fans; We're screwed out of a QB for a few seasons and Ponder's out of the NFL in a couple years.
Sure hope he's a late bloomer. . .
i threw in the towel on ponder last week after the GB fiasco. i'll be very surprised now if he turns out to be any good
That is exactly accurate. Beginning of the year I had hope. Now, nothing. He's a bust.
I didn't want him to be a bust, but...........writing's on the wall.
If I remember correctly Tomb that night of the draft you were calling for Fairley over Ponder big time? You were right my friend Fairley has turned into a beast and Ponder a bust.
'tis true. I believe Adam was crowing the same.
Can't help but wonder what kind of record we'd have with Fairley and K Will on the same line, and Rosencopter at the helm instead of BR.
Cal -
Did you just quote a guy who responded to an article posted on a web site? Not even a quote from the article on the web site, but a comment from some random slappie commenting on an article? Your old Pal Fragile realizes that if its on the internet in MUST be true, but come on! That quote is about a credible as well... I am. That ain't good.
This may help explain exactly why Russ Wilson is spending so much time in the film room.
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freds, i saw another poster say something similar, too, but idk if it's true. i'm sure it'll come out either way, but i also don't hear what a great job he's done during the bye working extra with his receivers to increase their chemistry, or about all the film study time he's putting in. usually, teammates will note things like that in his defense and reporters will write about it. i was hoping to create some buzz and see if anyone else had heard anything
That's weird. I've always heard the kid was a hard worker.
it isn't fair to put peterson up there.. you would have to do a seperate pool for everybody else than peterson..
Voted for Smith. "AD" was great! Just thought the kid played a great game as well. His return was a pivotal play, Bears were gaining big MO. That play sealed their fate.
I had to go with Smith too CC for the exact same reason. And the good thing is Smith is only gonna get better IMHO.
Comment from Billick's power rankings: "Adrian Peterson had a career-high 31 carries on Sunday, but I'm not sure the Vikings can continue to win with Christian Ponder playing this way. Every time he drops back you just assume he is going to make some type of mistake."
Comment from Florio's power rankings: "Vikings: Some teams run to set up the pass. Others pass to set up the run. The Vikings run to screw up the pass."
Nice.