Editing Episode 316

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 316
| title       = Fever Dreams
| date        = February 2020
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Offseason
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 316: Fever Dreams''' aired in February 2020 during Super Bowl week.

== Overview ==
This episode covered Vikings coaching updates during the offseason, Senior Bowl analysis, Super Bowl prop bet predictions, and an extensive mailbag. The hosts discussed the team's coaching staff changes and evaluated prospects while making predictions on various Super Bowl LIV prop bets.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Greg and coffee discussion regarding Seattle Starbucks
; Coaching Update : Vikings staff changes including Gary Kubiak as OC
; Senior Bowl and Vikings Needs : Draft prospects and team needs analysis
; Prop Bets : Super Bowl LIV prop bet predictions and analysis
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering various topics

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Luke Braun - Asked about J-Lo over/under 2.5 wardrobe changes prop bet and Kaepernick mention odds
* Matt McKeon - Is there a case for extending Spielman independently of Zimmer?
* Eddie - What is the single most surprising thing about Alabama culture?
* Bryan Jellerson - Should we consider drafting a QB like Jalen Hurts in round 2?
* Kyle Slaybee - Is there a predictive algorithm for which defensive players give Kirk the most problems?
* Bill Bottke - If Kirk was a free agent, who would you choose between Kirk, Rivers, Bridgewater, or Mariota for a 3-year Super Bowl run?
* Corey Ruegg - What's the most roundabout way to justify cheering for either 49ers or Chiefs?
* Rahul - Do the 49ers employ more run schemes than the Vikings?
* Kyle - Which is more important for Vikings: CB or OG/C depth?
* Jacob Kost - Prediction for Kevin Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland?
* Sean - Pop or soda?
* Duke's Code - Does North Dakota have the worst shape in the nation? Does the nation really need two Dakotas?
* Erik - Bought Bridgewater and Sherels jerseys with bad timing, now has Winfield Sr. jersey - where will Winfield Jr. be drafted?
* Don from Ohio - Turning 50, girlfriend has $800 budget for celebration, considering Vikings game in Indy, Smokey Mountains, or Vegas

== Key Bits & Lore ==
Don from Ohio made his first appearance with a milestone birthday question about celebration options with his girlfriend, establishing himself as a regular mailbag contributor. The episode also featured Arif's elaborate obituary joke involving a 4,000-word Star Tribune obituary that Norse Code listeners would need to fund.

== Production Notes ==
Audio issues noted at 89:39 (stomach noise), 109:20, 132:07, and 133:03. Listener support promo included in episode.

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[[Category:Season 2020]]

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