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Ragnar Gets His Name Out There Again, The Results Are Cheesy

By Adam Warwas

Some aspects of following an NFL team are just plain silly and giving two hoots about a mascot are one of them. Unless you happen to be a pet detective, that is.

With that being said, Ragnar employed some attention-seeking (and probably money making) antics on FOX this morning that has drawn some reactions of disbelief and disgust from Vikings fans.

Ragnar, who reportedly wanted $20,000 per game on a ten year contract for his services, was not a renewed feature of the Vikings home experience following 2014.

Joseph Juranitch, the real name behind the Ragnar character, took part in the morning television bit that ultimately ended with him replacing his horns with a cheesehead and chanting “Go-Pack-Go.” This all seemed to leave former Vikings receiver, and current FOX personality, Randy Moss a little miffed.

“C’mon, Ragnar, you don’t put that cheesehead on and walk through the woods,” Moss said.


The whole thing is ridiculous, and I couldn’t care less, but the internets have told me some of you might find this interesting.

But, just for you, Ragnar… here’s my prediction: 24-21, Vikings.

Oh, and here’s another: You will forever be an afterthought that will need to buy his own tickets to U.S. Bank Stadium. You might want to get a haircut if you dare to show your face, however.

Adam Warwas

Adam Warwas (Founder) has been writing about the Vikings for a total of eight years. Five of those years have been here at Vikings Territory where he continues to surround himself with enough talented individuals that people keep coming back. As proud as he is of what Vikings Territory has become, his real treasures are in his home... a beautiful wife and three amazing children (and a dog named Percy).

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  • Give it up Joseph, you messed up with the $20,000 demand. Now you're just being....wrong. This is proof you were never a real fan. Just in it for the money.

  • Has this ever happened in professional sports before--a major team mascot flipping to the arch-rival team before a major game with playoff implications?

    • Not that I can recall Franciscan, only the Vikes, right? I'm glad he did...showed his true colors!

  • What a fool. Cheerleaders provide far more to the game than he ever did, and they don't get much. I am sure he got free admission, for what he did he should have been happy with just that.