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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 261 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 261<br />
| title = Checking Down (and Out)<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Game Review<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 261: Checking Down (and Out)''' was a game review episode analyzing the Minnesota Vikings' performance against the New England Patriots.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The hosts reviewed the Vikings' loss to the Patriots, discussed the firing of Mike McCarthy, and addressed John DeFilippo's future as offensive coordinator. The episode featured extensive mailbag discussion covering personnel decisions and team performance concerns.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Patriots game review<br />
; Segment 1 : John DeFilippo discussion <br />
; Segment 2 : Mike McCarthy firing<br />
; Mailbag : Listener questions on coaching, personnel, and team outlook<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Nick Olson - Assuming JDF is gone next season, whom would you like to replace him as OC?<br />
* ZenCupid - Vikings Twitter keeps telling me that Weatherly is outplaying Everson and should be the one starting. The take seems over the top to me, but is it?<br />
* Justin Ekstrom - Why minimal snap(s) for Iloka and Kearse?<br />
* Kyle Slay-bee - Given the circumstances, how has Holton Hill looked and do you see him as a major contributor in the future one we are fully healthy?<br />
* Josh Bjork - Did 55 play or was that a ghost on film.<br />
* Luke Braun - Is it completely wild to just bench Mackensie Alexander for Jayron Kearse? It seems like Alexander gets lost way too often, and that would outweigh any athletic advantages he has.<br />
* Logan - Could kicker problems lie with the holder?<br />
* RJ Anderson - What positives is Kirk bringing to the offense a replacement player wouldn't?<br />
* Adam West - What reasons for optimism are there to suggest this Vikings nucleaus didnt peak in 2017?<br />
* HVAC Repairman - Would you rather have no tongue or no thumbs<br />
* Beer and Trembling - Name your favorite Blair Walsh missed field goals<br />
* Don From Ohio - Why has the offense degreesed so badly in the last 4 games?<br />
* Anonymous - Fantasy football question regarding James and Arif's matchup with complaints about Golden Tate's scoring<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
Don from Ohio makes an appearance with a question about the offense's recent struggles.<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
* 18:06 - public hanging reference<br />
* 25:31 - silence break<br />
* 34:31 - [timestamp noted]<br />
* 77:37 - lost in umm<br />
* 82:24 - mush audio<br />
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─</div>Damian