Episode 250

Ugly but useful

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review October 2018

Norse Code Episode 250: Ugly but useful aired in October 2018 following the Vikings' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Overview

The hosts review the Vikings' win against the Eagles, discussing the team's performance and various aspects of play. The episode features extensive mailbag questions covering topics from Kirk Cousins' play under pressure to the running game's sustainability and potential roster moves.

Segments

Opening: Episode introduction and donations
Eagles Review: Analysis of the Vikings-Eagles game
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering multiple topics

Mailbag Questions

Matthew Mehrkens from Wisconsin: What are the odds we have 3 NFC North teams in the playoffs this year? Bonus: odds Danielle leads league in sacks at end of the year?
Peter Teigland: Newman, Robison, Berger, Easton, Wright, Griffen, Waynes, or Kendricks?
Faux Paul Allen: Thoughts on prevent defense on Philly's final drive?
John Belk: Has this season changed your thinking on Cousins' play under pressure, or is it still too early to say?
Joe Jestus: If we had lost this game (let's say we miss the last field goal) do you think we release Dan Bailey?
Alex Goble: Is the short passing game being used as an extension of the run game sustainable for long-term success?
Nathan Kellen: What is the best that a team that was bottom five in total rushing has done in a season?
Timothy Sullivan: Would it benefit the run game to consider bumping Remmers to right tackle? What is the most valuable insight you have gained from a Twitter fight?
Kenneth Allen: Do you have more analysis on Cousins' fumbling problem? How did Illoka and Kearse do in comparison to one another?
Per: Which one player should the Vikings realistically look to trade for? Who should they look to trade away? Does Compton deserve his excellent PFF grades?
Thomas Armstrong: When JDF gets his head coaching gig next year which o-line coach becomes our coordinator? Would Vikings Twitter implode if Zim was shown the door and JDF became our new head coach?
Corey Ruegg: Has anyone mentioned you have a similar voice to Chef John? You are tasked with feeding Linval, what's your menu?
LM: Better name for the Diggs/Thielen duo: Shake & Bake or The Magic Man & El Diablo?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio appears with questions about candied apples and a lengthy hypothetical scenario involving Arif uncovering an NDSU scandal worth millions
Live show mention: Bar None in NYC on Thursday October 18th

Production Notes

Runtime approximately 41:13
Timestamps noted: 55:35, 57:50, 68:49, 72:45, 85:28, 87:30
Note about "excessive Dilferisms"

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