A Short History of Torture - The Minnesota Vikings

It is almost football season which means one thing. The eventual heart wrenching end to another Vikings season. Here is a short list of hilarious incidents in Vikings history.


*Vikings vs. Cardinals, Dec. 28, 2003 - Needing a victory to make the playoffs the mighty Arizona Cardinals with their 3-12 record manage to defeat the Vikings on a last second play to dash the Vikings hopes. The Cardinals on that last play were in a 4th & 25 situation.

*Vikings vs. 49ers, Oct. 25, 1964 - Jim Marshall runs the wrong way and instead of scoring a touchdown ends up giving the 49ers 2 points. The Vikings win the game, but this highlight will be included in every "Wildest Plays" countdown for the rest of eternity.

*Vikings vs. Falcons, Dec. 1, 2002 - In another highlight reel video, [[Michael Vick]] defeats the Vikings in overtime as he scrambles causing two Viking players to collide.

*Vikings vs. Cowboys, Jan. 3, 1983 - In another highlight reel video that goes down in history, [[Tony Dorsett]] runs a 99 yard touchdown. This is the longest run from scrimmage in NFL history. He does this even though the Cowboys have only 10 players on the field at the time.

*Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers/Antonio Freeman, Nov. 6, 2000 - Another highlight play to go down in history. In overtime (Wow this happens a lot!) a pass is deflected by a Vikings defender...it hits off of Freeman's shoulder, rolls up in the air and into his hands. Another clip of shame is added to the Minnesota Vikings long list.

*Vikings vs. Cowboys, Dec. 28, 1975 - Have you ever wondered where the term for a last second desperation bomb known as a "Hail Mary" came from? Well it came from Roger Staubach refers to his pass as a hail mary in postgame interviews...following of course a last second long bomb that defeats the Vikings in the playoffs. Worth noting is that [[Fran Tarkenton]]'s father who was watching the game died of a heart attack during the 3rd quarter. Even more, the reason the Cowboys were able to complete this Hail Mary pass is because the Dallas receiver Drew Pearson pushes down the Vikings defender and no penalty is called. The Cowboys are cheaters.

*Vikings vs. Falcons, Jan. 17, 1999 - Vikings with a league best 15-1 record and an amazing offensive core come into the NFC Championship game with high hopes. Many feel they are the odds on favorites to win the Superbowl. [[Gary Anderson]] manages to miss a fieldgoal...something he didn't do all season. I think we all know what happened.

*Vikings vs. Redskins, Jan. 17, 1988 - NFC Division Championship. (Jan. 17 hates the Vikings) Trailing 17-10, the Vikings drove to the Redskins' six yard line with a little over a minute left in the game but failed to get the ball into the end zone. Darren Nelson dropped a pass from Wade Wilson at the goal line to officially end the Vikings' hopes of a Super Bowl. (Thanks Wikipedia!)

*Vikings vs. Giants, Jan. 14, 2001 - Vikings come into this game feeling confident. With a 11-5 season record and a strong game against the Saints in the previous playoff game the Vikings are once again considered a legitimate contender for a Super Bowl ring. In the conference championship game they decide to show what they're really made of by letting the Giants rape the Vikings 41-0. They make [[Jason Sehorn]] look like [[Deion Sanders]] era 1995.

*Vikings vs. St. Louis Rams, Jan. 16, 2000 - The Vikings were coming into this Divisional Playoff game fresh off a victory over the Cowboys. After last seasons loss to the Falcons which put most of the state on suicide watch, the Vikings found themselves back in the playoffs with the nucleus of the 15-1 team still intact. While the Vikings certainly put up a fight in this game, they ended up being overmatched and lost 49-37. In other news, [[Jeff George]] was the goddamn QB.

*Vikings vs. Tragedy Aug. 1, 2001 - [[Korey Stringer]] tragically dies in training camp.

*Vikings vs. Superbowl - What you need to know is the Vikings have been to four Super Bowls and won none. 1970, 1974, 1975, and 1977. See also Trophy Case.

*Vikings vs. Sexboat Oct. 2005 - Alright, this is actually pretty funny.

*Vikings vs. Herschel Walker - The Largest Trade in NFL history. The Vikings got Herschel Walker. The Cowboys got 3 Super Bowls.

*Vikings vs. Randy Moss - Raiders got Randy Moss. Vikings got Napolean Harris and some guy who couldn't catch shit.

*Vikings vs. Jim Mcmahon - We actually let him be a QB on this team...along with half the NFL.

*Vikings vs. (Reserved For Future Torture)