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{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 394<br />
| title = It sucks watching this team sometimes<br />
| date = October 2021<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Game Review<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 394: It sucks watching this team sometimes''' aired in October 2021 following the Vikings' game against the Carolina Panthers.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The episode focuses on reviewing the Vikings' performance against the Panthers, with particular attention to Christian Darrisaw's development as a tackle. The hosts address numerous mailbag questions covering conservative playcalling, fourth down conversions, and the team's inability to close out games.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Episode title discussion and show notes<br />
; Panthers Game Review : Christian Darrisaw film analysis and performance evaluation<br />
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering team philosophy, player evaluation, and season outlook<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Sean - Why the sudden shift to a conservative playcalling philosophy compared to Zimmer's recent aggressive approach?<br />
* Drunken Vike - If the Vikings had won those two extremely close games in weeks 1 and 2, would outsiders see them as title contenders at 5-1?<br />
* Kevin - How big of an impact can Darrisaw have on this season?<br />
* Kyle Slaybee - Were the Vikings actually stopping the run better than Twitter thinks against the Panthers?<br />
* Real HG - What is the main driver behind the team's inability to close out games?<br />
* Rahul - True or false: Kirk Cousins is the team's best player? Case Cookus or Kirk Cookus?<br />
* Jonathan - When does it actually make sense to attempt 2-point conversions?<br />
* Jack Rackham - With Patrick Peterson on IR, what panic trade will the Vikings make?<br />
* Cory Ruegg - Are unlikely 4th down conversions a new way this team teaches fans disappointment?<br />
* Dr. Aaron Matson - Is this season a microcosm of the Zimmer era? Writing advice for overcoming procrastination?<br />
* Josh - What's the bigger offender for blown leads: missed kicks or predictable offense?<br />
* Andrew - Does measuring "winning teams" by record at time of play vs. end of year change the narrative?<br />
* Ben - Does this season remind you of any notable historical NFL seasons?<br />
* Hey-Man Glisek - Why can't defenses stop the hurry-up offense?<br />
* Sohn-dra - Do the Vikings always play not to lose when they get a lead?<br />
* Luke Braun - Who is most likely to goad Kirk Cousins into a real fist fight?<br />
* Nolan Kehler - What should be sent to Jonathan Vilma for his slight on Chuba Hubbard?<br />
* Kurt - Is now the time to trade Cousins?<br />
* Kirk Cage - Which Nick Cage character should Kirk Cousins dress up as for Halloween?<br />
* Vikings Wales - Entertainment recommendations while recovering from work injury<br />
* Justin - Will Norse Code release a statement on @DrawPlayDave's dolphin/Urban Meyer depiction?<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
* Case Cookus reference in Rahul's mailbag question asking "Case Cookus or Kirk Cookus?"<br />
* Arif's Neglected Resistance Bands appearing as a mailbag questioner noting Arif's computer crying from too many spreadsheets<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
* Arlington edit needed near end<br />
* Show title at 1:13<br />
* Ending needs tightening up, Arif messed up URL<br />
* Referenced film analysis from trenchwarfare.substack.com<br />
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[[Category:Season 2021]]<br />
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─</div>Damian