Comments on: Vikings straddle fence on practice conditions

By: vltrophy14

vltrophy14 — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:36:20 +0000

Vikings have lost EVERY game they’ve played outside. Packers haven’t lost 2 games in a row since 2010. 2009 was the last time the Vikes beat us at Lambeau. Vikes aren’t gettin any home cookin like that ball that hit the ground but was ruled a catch. Packers are gonna kick some butt.

By: packermilitia

packermilitia — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:30:41 +0000

AP will run the ball on Saturday. No doubt. The bigger question is if Ponder can throw the ball on Saturday Night. That, I doubt.

By: deltaoracle

deltaoracle — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:36:28 +0000

Personally I’m glad Mini won a bunch of games this year. It’ll make it harder for them to find the impact players in the draft that they still need to be anything more than a solid team.

By: spartan822

spartan822 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:19:42 +0000

Saturday night will not be anything like how cold it was that morning. So it’s a smart decision to not practice outside, since it’s not that close to the actual expected conditions and you’re just exposing players to some possible injuries or ailments due to the extreme cold.

When it’s so cold out that congressmen have their hands in their own pockets then you just don’t go outside unless it’s absolutely necessary.

By: teamnorsecore

teamnorsecore — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:23:10 +0000

You Packer rubes do know the Pack practices indoors too and did yesterday as well…….right?!?!?

By: vikefan

vikefan — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:24:53 +0000

first a complete non story and non issue….smarter to get the weary rested & healthy in normal environment for 2 days instead of making injuries worse. but by friday they better b outside……if my 3 kids (all under 8) can sled when its only 5 outside for 2 hours someone needs to show some gumption on that staff and have the players do the same

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:40:52 +0000

I’m still so dang happy about Sunday’s game, beating the Pack and making the playoffs, that I could care less about the weather. The Vikes were picked to be in the cellar, win no more than 6 games, lose their last 6 games, get beat by the Pack at the Dome, blah, blah, blah. Who the hell cares if the Pack is favored by 7 points in 20 degree weather — what else is new?

By: icecubeusedtobeangry

icecubeusedtobeangry — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:48:45 +0000

Total non-issue. The Packers need to be more concerned about weather conditions than the Vikings. They rely of more of a vertical passing attack than the Vikings do. I am sure 20*f isnt going to affect the Packers passing game, so I highly doubt it will effect the vikings. The coaches are humoring the media to help the hype of the game…..its marketing.

By: glac1

glac1 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:47:00 +0000

the Packers also practice inside……

By: fwippel

fwippel — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:43:09 +0000

It depends on the conditions. If it is truly unworkable to practice outside, then they are better off practicing inside. You still have to run through your iterations to get things right.

On the other hand, if all this is about is the team not liking the cold weather, then that’s bad news for the Vikings. But there’s no reason to be outside in -10 weather unless the forecast for game time is going to be another Ice Bowl forecast.

Currently the forecast for Saturday in Green Bay is a high of 29, with a low of 15. If practice conditions are comparable, then it would be wise for the Vikings to simulate them given the chance. But there is a BIG (25) difference between -10 and 15 weather wise.

By: eatitfanboy

eatitfanboy — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:36:05 +0000

So overrated.

These guys have all played in cold weather. Either they can handle it or they can’t. One or two days of practicing in it will make no difference.

The human body doesn’t acclimate to cold weather. Why do you think the cavemen were so pumped when they invented fire?

By: abninf

abninf — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:34:51 +0000

“It was minus-10,” Frazier said, via the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. “Any thoughts I had about us going out there were kind of removed when I got out of my car.”
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Toughen yourself up.

By: dtrb10

dtrb10 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:31:07 +0000

The last I remenber the Vikings and Packers met in 2004 at the same time of year and lone behold the Vikings won! I think we are gonna see the same come Saturday.

You guys can’t stop the beast! You can’t! Woodson may break his collarbone again trying to tackle AD. As you could see in the last game Hayward, Williams and co wanted nothing to do with tackling the beast. OH YEAH lets go Cheese!

By: ejmat2

ejmat2 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:18:29 +0000

pastabelly says:
Jan 2, 2013 8:58 AM
Bud Grant just rolled over in his grave.
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The last I knew Bud Grant was alive and well so I doubt that happened. Although I do agree with the sentiment of the statement in that the Vikings should be practicing in field like conditions to prepare them for the game.

By: gtodriver

gtodriver — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:17:56 +0000

The temps for this Saturday in Green Bay are predicted to be near 20 degrees at kickoff – so cold really isn’t a factor.

The only team that the Packers have beat at Lambeau Field in the playoffs in the last decade is the Seattle Seahawks.

In that same period they have lost to the Falcons (dome team), the Vikings (dome team) and the Giants (twice).

Lambeau Field in January doesn’t scare anyone except maybe the Seahawks…;)

By: scrapingthefloorioforstorios

scrapingthefloorioforstorios — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:58:47 +0000

vikings played 10 games indoors this season. they did not win a single game outdoors, and won’t likely make this weekend’s game the first, as it will be far more harsh than previous outdoor games they couldn’t win.

By: whatjusthapped

whatjusthapped — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:58:42 +0000

A total non-story and non-factor. Whether you practice indoors or outdoors, its still the same players running the same plays against your own defense so what difference does it make?

The Vikings have a very long history of choking in the playoffs so the only question is, what round will it be this year?

By: pastabelly

pastabelly — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:58:20 +0000

Bud Grant just rolled over in his grave.

By: jpb12

jpb12 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:57:57 +0000

If they choose not to practice outside – then they won’t win.

It’s cold at Lambeau.

By: medialovesthecowboys

medialovesthecowboys — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:54:18 +0000

““It was minus-10,” Frazier said, “Any thoughts I had about us going out there were kind of removed when I got out of my car.”

I feel like this statement is reason enough to pick the Packers. You gotta be practicing outside all week. Simulate the environment. So when you’re out there you’re used to it. Huge mistake for the Vikings playing indoors.