Just as Expected

So after the first half, I'm sure there were other fans besides me that were not feeling it. Not angry or sad, just numb. All the hype about Favre, the defense, and the improved special teams had turned into trailing the Cleveland freakin' Browns without giving up an offensive touchdown.

Speaking of special teams, what was up with the opening kick? It's the kind of aggressive play that Childress hates, and he only looked like an idiot for it, because without it the Brown lumps wouldn't have scored on the opening drive, and the halftime result would have been half as dubious. It was the first of a few special teams gaffes. The return game was ok, with a big return from Darius "D-Reyne" Reynaud (say goodbye to Jaymar "Inactive" Johnson). Kicking was another story.

I don't like saying it, but Chris Kluwe isn't a good punter. Chris leg go boom, Cribbs get lot of room. Guitar Hero outkicked the coverage, and voila, touchdown. On his next punt, he kicked it away from Cribbs... about 27 yards net. Jeff Feagles of the Giants can't kick it nearly as far as Kluwe, but he's able to limit the returns using accurate directional kicking. You know, subtlety and strategy, something Kluwe lacks. He ruined a splendid effort on defense and specials coverage.

Of course, the offense did pick up after the break. Adrian "All Day with a Bleeding Arm" Peterson did the heavy lifting. He's awesome. Favre took some sacks that he might've avoided as a young man, but he held onto the ball. In fact, the Vikes did not turn over the ball, taking advantage of Brady Quinn's Cutler-esque fumble and interception. The Purple shook off their first-half jitters, and took care of business against a bad team. Let's hope they do the same next week.

*Things to Eat*
1. AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
2. Percy Harvin
3. Turnovers

*Things to Puke*
1. Chris Kluwe
2. 4.4 yds/ Brown rush
3. Sullivan got schooled by Shaun Rogers