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Minnesota Vikings

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Top ten recent politicians to excuse stupid comments with "I misspoke"

    Earlier, we reported about Representative Mike Coffman's excuse for a comment he made suggesting that Barack Obama may not have been born in the U.S.: "I misspoke." By making this claim, Coffman is in good company: It's become a favorite of politicians who say something dumb or inaccurate but want t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Broncos playoffs-challenge trivia, day three: Test how big a fan you really are!

    Yep, Tim Tebow and the Broncos are in the playoffs, and each day this week, to get you ready for Saturday's showdown with the New England Patriots, we're going to put real fans to the test with brain teasers from the Denver Broncos Trivia Game (the 1985 version, which I just found at a local antique ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    Tim Tebow 5th worst QB in NFL according to ESPN's obviously confused quarterback metric

    Tim Tebow.​Even Tim Tebow haters have got to be amused by the way his unconventional play has left so-called NFL experts tongue-tied and confused. And even long-established formulas are worthless when it comes to illustrating how he wins. Prime example: ESPN's Total QBR quarterback ranking sy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    Tim Tebow blessings continue: 10 miracles that show Broncos can make the playoffs (VIDEOS)

    Pics, videos below.​No telling how many heathens among Broncos Nation have been converted by Tim Tebow's stint as the team's starting QB, but they probably number in the thousands by now. After all, the way Denver's been winning -- including yesterday's 35-32 victory over the Vikings -- is nea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Tim Tebow should genuflect to Von Miller after Broncos' latest miracle vs. Chargers (VIDEO)

    Video below.​Did watching Jesus perform miracles ever become routine? No -- and we're sure as heaven not bored seeing Tim Tebow do likewise week after week. But thanks and praise for the Broncos 16-13 win over San Diego must be shared with The Chosen One's apostles. Especially Saint Von Mill ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Kyle Orton trade: Could Miami Dolphins face bidding war with Arizona Cardinals for QB?

    Kyle Orton.​The photo seen here pictures Kyle Orton at Broncos training camp -- but it's not current. Orton didn't show up at Dove Valley yesterday, further fueling speculation that he'll be dealt, and dealt soon. But where? Miami remains the likeliest Orton destination, but it's hardly the o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    The NFL lockout is over: My fantasy team picks, based only on hotness

    Oh, yes. This year will be epic.​Everyone's had their ass kicked at some point, whether in a Final Four pool or in a fantasy league, by the girl who couldn't care less about whatever sport the betting relates to and instead picks winners based on team colors, mascots or how her hair would look ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Hey. Bro. Sports: Anthony Weiner and the dick pic hall of shame

    Weiner weiner Weiner weiner weiner weiner Weiner weiner.​New York Rep. Anthony Weiner -- Hold up. Get it? His name is Weiner. That's his name, and also it refers to a penis. If you spell it differently. Funny stuff huh -- Weiner faces a dirty photos scandal because he took pictures of his dick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    Kyle Orton's price tag on the rise: Will Dolphins, Cardinals, Seahawks, Vikings pony up?

    Kyle Orton.​Kyle Orton continues to be a hot topic in this very strange NFL offseason -- and getting hotter. With reported interest from the Miami Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings, sources suggest that the Broncos now want more value for KO before shipping him to another franchise.

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Kyle Orton trade: Would Vikings give Broncos enough to get mentor for Christian Ponder?

    Kyle Orton.​Kyle Orton may be a dead quarterback walking in the view of many Broncos backers, but he's become one the NFL's most sought-after trade targets. Miami fans want him, and now, multiple reports suggest the Vikings might be interested in him, too. But will Minnesota give up enough to ... More >>

  • Music

    March 17, 2011

    How can we miss Phil Collins when he won't go away?

    Kyle Orton.​Kyle Orton may be a dead quarterback walking in the view of many Broncos backers, but he's become one the NFL's most sought-after trade targets. Miami fans want him, and now, multiple reports suggest the Vikings might be interested in him, too. But will Minnesota give up enough to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    The Uncertain Sea is certain about purple

    ​Purple: Perhaps the least popular color in the Crayola box next to taupe and coral. Save for fans of Prince, the Minnesota Vikings, the Fluid and Grimace, it's not exactly the most enticing color in the world. Amazingly, however, the Uncertain Sea has combined purple with a sort of sea green ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Top 10 worst Denver Broncos quarterbacks: Should Kyle Orton be on the list?

    Kyle Orton.​After Sunday's humiliating defeat at Arizona, the Broncos are at 3-10 -- a mark that recalls the horrific '60s and early '70s. And since Kyle Orton is suddenly playing down to that level, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our slideshow of the most mediocre quarterbacks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Tim Tebow is Broncos' number two -- although he looked like number two at times vs. Vikings

    Tim Tebow.​Nothing like a 1-3 preseason to get you hyped up for the start of games that matter, right? Then again, the Broncos' 31-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings last night cleared up one thing: Tim Tebow deserves to move up the depth chart and become the Broncos' number two quarterback. Ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Tim Tebow envy: Do his biggest bashers secretly want to be just like him?

    Tim Tebow.​Football fans are likely to get a full dose of Tim Tebow in Thursday night's exhibition closer against the Minnesota Vikings, giving him the best chance yet to beat out Brady Quinn for the Broncos' backup quarterback position -- although, at this point, Johnny Unitas's corpse could ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    "Brandon Marshall, you're a pain: Go play someplace else," says ESPN's Mike Salk

    Brandon Marshall as a Photoshop Dolphin.​Brandon Marshall undoubtedly hoped the drama that preceded his exit from Denver would be forgotten once he landed in Miami. But no such luck. Overnight on ESPN Radio, host Mike Salk was looking for an example to demonstrate that the NFL is tougher on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2010

    Did Prince really write a song for the Minnesota Vikings? Appears so.

    Is it too late to add the song supposedly written by Prince for the Minnesota Vikings called "Purple and Gold" to the list of NFL Final Four horrible tribute smackdown? Holy hell. It sounds like some paleontological gospel tune that you happen upon during a late night broadcast while scanning the AM ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    NFL Final Four: Horrible tribute song smackdown

    Among the most unfortunate developments of the Internet Age is the Sports Team Tribute Song, wherein a musically disinclined fan -- often a wannabe rapper with a fondness for the letter "z" -- posts a song on YouTube about the awesomeness of his favorite sports team. ​ Assuming, for the sake ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Where out-of-towners go to root, root, root for their home teams

    The Sports Column is a Steelers bar. So that'll be fun next weekend.​The World Series is in full swing, and although the Rockies didn't make it this year, just about every TV in every sports bar in town has been tuned to the match-up between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2009

    Mark Sanchez's hot dog caper has nothing on Snicker Kicker Mitch Berger

    ​Sports talk shows and blogs blew up over the weekend after cameras spied New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez eating a hot dog on the sidelines during a TV time out. Some critics have said Sanchez, who apologized after the game for some reason, was showing up the pathetic Oakland Raiders, w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    The Karmic Guide to Fantasy Football 2009

    ​ It's Fantasy Football season, and if you don't know what we're talking about, then you simply aren't a geeky, no-life sad sack who never gets out of the house -- like several Westword staff members. Still, 22 million North Americans waste countless hours on it, and August, when fantasy lover ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    The Jay Cutler-Jeff George comparison gets a new twist

    Jeff George. In "Is Jay Cutler the Reincarnation of Jeff George?," a January 30 blog, I noted a quote that appeared deep in a Denver Post interview with former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer. "He's a great quarterback, don't get me wrong," Plummer said about Cutler. "I'm not saying anything to di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2009

    Is Jay Cutler the reincarnation of Jeff George?

    Given that former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer has a Paul Bunyon-size ax to grind, it's no surprise that his criticism of former coach Mike Shanahan is sharp in "Shanny Firing Was 'Past Due,'" a Mike Klis piece in today's Denver Post. But arguably more interesting than the Snake's sense that S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2008

    Will Brett Favre's Return Bring the Circus to Denver Before the DNC?

    Given that former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer has a Paul Bunyon-size ax to grind, it's no surprise that his criticism of former coach Mike Shanahan is sharp in "Shanny Firing Was 'Past Due,'" a Mike Klis piece in today's Denver Post. But arguably more interesting than the Snake's sense that S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2008

    Will Brett Favre's Return Bring the Circus to Denver Before the DNC?

    Given that former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer has a Paul Bunyon-size ax to grind, it's no surprise that his criticism of former coach Mike Shanahan is sharp in "Shanny Firing Was 'Past Due,'" a Mike Klis piece in today's Denver Post. But arguably more interesting than the Snake's sense that S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2008

    Super Bowl Pick-Off: Pro-Am Edition

    Given that former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer has a Paul Bunyon-size ax to grind, it's no surprise that his criticism of former coach Mike Shanahan is sharp in "Shanny Firing Was 'Past Due,'" a Mike Klis piece in today's Denver Post. But arguably more interesting than the Snake's sense that S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2007

    On the Road Woes with the Broncos

    Given that former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer has a Paul Bunyon-size ax to grind, it's no surprise that his criticism of former coach Mike Shanahan is sharp in "Shanny Firing Was 'Past Due,'" a Mike Klis piece in today's Denver Post. But arguably more interesting than the Snake's sense that S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2007

    Lobster Sex Champagne, July 30

    Given that former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer has a Paul Bunyon-size ax to grind, it's no surprise that his criticism of former coach Mike Shanahan is sharp in "Shanny Firing Was 'Past Due,'" a Mike Klis piece in today's Denver Post. But arguably more interesting than the Snake's sense that S ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 14, 2006

    Blue Bonnet

    What's in a name?

  • Dining

    February 16, 2006

    Hat Dance

    The Grizzly Rose lays it on the line.

  • Dining

    November 3, 2005

    Pub on Pearl

    Monday Nght Mania

  • News

    November 11, 2004

    At a Loss

    Colorado fumbles the ball.

  • News

    February 5, 2004

    The Curse

    John Elway once again goes where no Bronco has tread.

  • Dining

    January 29, 2004

    Drunk of the Week

    Super Bowl Party

  • News

    November 29, 2001

    The Wizard at Odds

    While McGwire picked the right time to retire, Jordan tries to outrun the clock.

  • News

    September 6, 2001

    Two-Way Player

    Mark Schlereth tries to balance local radio with a rising TV career.

  • News

    August 9, 2001

    Bronco A-Go Go

    Will the newly retooled Crushmobile have the horsepower to reach New Orleans?

  • News

    September 28, 2000

    Ladies' Day

    The Valkyries prepare to tackle tradition.

  • News

    July 13, 2000

    Send Me In, Coach!

    A lesson in good sportsmanship.

  • News

    November 11, 1999

    Revenge of the Monkey Boy

    Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

  • News

    February 11, 1999

    Elway's Long Bomb

    Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

  • News

    January 28, 1999

    Anger Bowl

    Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

  • News

    November 19, 1998

    A Drunkard's Dream

    Attorney Bob Bettenberg finds a probable cause for getting drunk drivers off.

  • News

    November 19, 1998

    Quarterback Sneak

    Attorney Bob Bettenberg finds a probable cause for getting drunk drivers off.

  • News

    January 29, 1998

    John Elway

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    November 28, 1996

    Vroom Service

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    November 21, 1996

    A Bout of Fraud

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    November 14, 1996

    No Balls, Maybe a Strike

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    November 15, 1995

    40,000 YARDS--BUT MILES TO GO

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    February 8, 1995

    WHAT A WAY TO START A CENTURY!

    The Man With the Golden Arm

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