Episode 213
Episode 213
Masters of our domain
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 213: Masters of our domain was a game review episode covering the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Overview
[edit]The hosts reviewed the Vikings' defensive victory over Atlanta, analyzing Case Keenum's play-action effectiveness, Latavius Murray's physical running style, and the team's ability to win without creating defensive or special teams touchdowns. The episode featured extensive mailbag questions covering topics from Teddy Bridgewater's future to Carson Wentz hypotheticals.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Patreon and PayPal donations acknowledgments
- Game Review
- MIN def. Falcons analysis
- Officiating
- Weekly officiating verdict
- Mailbag
- Listener questions on team performance and offseason decisions
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Erik Olson - Teddy Bridgewater's market value and likelihood Vikings re-sign him if he doesn't play this season
- Dan on Twitter - How will this season come crashing down? Answer Clue-style: "I believe it will be Forbath in the NFC Title Game with the missed PAT"
- Kenneth Allan - What would Arif hate more: Wentz winning Super Bowl MVP or Wentz becoming Prince of UK and giving NDSU a billion dollars?
- Flag Husband - Does Wentz smell like a gym bag or Subway restaurant?
- Kenneth Allan - What changed between first half and second half Case Keenum?
- Luke Braun - Does this game signal a more confident and creative Latavius Murray?
- Adam Borrett - Can Vikings keep winning tough games without defensive/special teams TDs?
- Alex Goble - Is Nick Easton really bad at setting up screen plays?
- Kyle Slabby - Does Murray have an awkward "drunken master" running style that throws off defenders?
- Anonymous - Did Falcons scheme away from Xavier Rhodes or was it good coverage disrupting reads?
- Miles Swammi - If Vikings were a 90s hip hop/R&B song, what would they be? Thoughts on big contract decisions (Teddy, Case, Barr, Kendricks, Waynes)?
- Don from Ohio - Is the 2016 collapse a blessing in disguise for 2017?
- Andy Carlson - Favorite preparation of elk or venison?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]Don from Ohio question included in mailbag, continuing his recurring presence on the show.
Production Notes
[edit]Timestamps noted: 35:52, 39:46, 60:45, 96:10. Audio note: "comfortable" at 113.
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