Editing Episode 242

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 242
| title       = Limited Success
| date        = September 6, 2018
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Evan Swords
| type        = Preview
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 242: Limited Success''' aired on September 6, 2018.

== Overview ==
This episode featured a preview of the Vikings' upcoming season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, with guest Evan Swords from The49ersHub.com and HubCast. The hosts discussed roster moves, the Khalil Mack trade to Chicago, and preseason predictions before addressing numerous mailbag questions.

== Segments ==
; Opening : NYC announcement and promo
; The 53 is Set : Roster moves including Terrence Newman retirement, Brian Robison release, and new punter Matthew Wile
; 49ers Preview : Season opener preview with guest Evan Swords
; Bears and Raiders : Discussion of the Khalil Mack trade
; Preseason Predictions : Season outlook
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Kenneth Allen - What do you think of the run-first offensive philosophy and analysis comparing run frequency to team success?
* Per - Do you prefer Compton at LG and Jones at C or Isidora at C and Jones at LG?
* HVAC - 5 on 5 dodgeball game, Vikings offense vs Vikings defense roster predictions
* Matt Nelson - Would you be more mad if a team hired Jerry Gray or George Edwards after taking Waynes and Iloka/Sendejo?
* Minnesota North Star - Why not replace the rookie kicker with Dan Bailey who was available?
* Don From Ohio - Why did the Vikings defense struggle on grass fields and will it continue? Also claims about winning NCFFL
* Tim Clark - Thoughts on Harvard TEs' NFL success and keeping 4 RBs plus CJ Ham on the 53?
* Adam West - How many games before the QB gets hurt and fan base fights over Sloter?
* Corey Ruegg - Should Vikings react to Bears getting Mack by extending Barr or focus on OL trades?
* Bryan Jellerson - Was Wile picked up due to hangtime advantage or punt coverage issues?
* Kai - Who will lead receiving yards vs SF and how many turnovers will defense create?
* Brett - How many touches will Dalvin Cook get against the 49ers?
* Paul Pinter - Will we see quick passes early to get Kirk comfortable? What quarter will O'Neill catch first NFL TD?
* John Belk - Is there a football equivalent of pitch framing with ball placement?
* Raul - Have Vikings overemphasized youth over talent with 10 rookies on final 53?
* LM - How will Vikings let fans down this season? Predicts 0-4 start then wild card run ending in missed FG
* Theone6644 - What are good football-related pickup lines for the season?

== Guests ==
Evan Swords from The49ersHub.com and HubCast podcast, described as a self-proclaimed "worst writer at @49ersHub" and resident 49ers hype man.

== Production Notes ==
Multiple timestamps noted for editing: 60:35 (check opening), 77:18, 99:32, 102:44, 103:29 (ending), 107:17 (NYC announcement), 119:38 (cut out), 124:22 (49ers preview start), 130:15 (weirdness), 141:06, 147:07 (redo question 148), 163:07, 168:52.

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[[Category:Season 2018]]

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