All-time Favorite Vikings Moment

[PurpleMustReign]

Look at the directions when you click on "youtube". Only paste the video ID string, that's the part after the v= in the URL. Don't worry, took me a second to figure it out, too!

Oh, lol... directions shmirections...

[dkoby]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYbpgd7uYKE

Saw this game on TV. There is a 3 part series on you tube covering the last 6 minutes or so of the game. as it was winding down, there seemed to be no hope. this game is why some of us old guys liked Tommy (two fingers tequila) Kramer as a QB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivgrgYxAXzA

I was at this game with another Vikings fan. The Bears had the ball with very little time left in regulation. Kevin Butler had a "chipshot" 30 some yarder for the Bears. We though the game was over and were heading for the doors of the dome. we watched him miss the FG on the TV's right at the doors, and time expired. We fought our way back into viewing range just in time to see this play. I think it was the first play in OT. Our 3 hour ride home was much enjoyable.

[Mothman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYbpgd7uYKE

Saw this game on TV. There is a 3 part series on you tube covering the last 6 minutes or so of the game. as it was winding down, there seemed to be no hope. this game is why some of us old guys liked Tommy (two fingers tequila) Kramer as a QB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivgrgYxAXzA

I was at this game with another Vikings fan. The Bears had the ball with very little time left in regulation. Kevin Butler had a "chipshot" 30 some yarder for the Bears. We though the game was over and were heading for the doors of the dome. we watched him miss the FG on the TV's right at the doors, and time expired. We fought our way back into viewing range just in time to see this play. I think it was the first play in OT. Our 3 hour ride home was much enjoyable.

I wish I'd been at both of those games! That carter catch and TD was a very memorable Vikings moment but the Miracle at the Met was on another level.It's definitely one of many reasons I like back on those Kramer-led teams fondly. I've always loved how casually Rashad seemed to haul in that catch. Good times...

[Reignman]

I went to a game in like 95 (Moon was QB) and it was against the Saints and we basically won the game on a last second end zone throw to Cris Carter. Maybe it was Quadry? Anyways... that was insane as it got.

Oh you stole my moment xD. I was at that game too so that would be my favorite "I was there" moment. I was in the endzone upper deck where the winning TD was caught. I never understood how loud the dome could get until that moment. I was standing next to my brother and we couldn't hear one another shouting. And as PurpleMustReign had said, it was Ismail that caught the TD, but earlier in the drive Carter caught a huge 4th down pass.

For some reason I repressed the memory. But I think that's where they broke me mentally.

Ha, I think that's the moment that broke me as well. I've been a jaded fan ever since that play. '98 weakened me a bit, but this loss bothered me more for some reason. I still remember Tice celebrating with players on the sideline when we lead by 11 with 2 min to go.

As far as favorite single moment, it's hard to say. There were many, the comeback vs the Eagles in '85, down 23-0 with 8 min to go and winning 28-23. The 2 playoff wins in '87 vs the Saints and 49ers. CC's 65yd TD in OT to beat the Bears in '94. The comeback playoff win at the Giants in '97, down by 9 with 1:30 to go. Tice electing to go for 2 to beat the Saints in '02. The Moss to Williams TD flip on the final play of the half vs the Broncos in '03. How bout that Panthers game in '06 where the Panthers inexplicably tried to throw a lateral across the field on a punt return deep in their own territory half way through the 4th quarter? They were leading by 7 at the time. The lateral short hopped the receiver, bounced around, and we recovered and tied the game a few plays later. We won in OT. That was very memorable for some reason lol. Chester Taylor's 95yd TD run at Seattle in '06. AD's 296 yard game in '07. BB's 99yd TD catch from Frerotte in '08. Naturally the Greg Lewis play in '09 is at the top of the list, but the Ravens missed FG that same season was very memorable as well.

But we've never won the Lombardi so I like to think my single favorite moment is yet to come xD.

[Funkytown]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYbpgd7uYKE

Saw this game on TV. There is a 3 part series on you tube covering the last 6 minutes or so of the game. as it was winding down, there seemed to be no hope. this game is why some of us old guys liked Tommy (two fingers tequila) Kramer as a QB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivgrgYxAXzA

I was at this game with another Vikings fan. The Bears had the ball with very little time left in regulation. Kevin Butler had a "chipshot" 30 some yarder for the Bears. We though the game was over and were heading for the doors of the dome. we watched him miss the FG on the TV's right at the doors, and time expired. We fought our way back into viewing range just in time to see this play. I think it was the first play in OT. Our 3 hour ride home was much enjoyable.

Thank you so much for sharing these! I don't think I've seen either one (or at least don't remember) until now. They. are. awesome.

[Funkytown]

As far as favorite single moment, it's hard to say. There were many, the comeback vs the Eagles in '85, down 23-0 with 8 min to go and winning 28-23. The 2 playoff wins in '87 vs the Saints and 49ers. CC's 65yd TD in OT to beat the Bears in '94. The comeback playoff win at the Giants in '97, down by 9 with 1:30 to go. Tice electing to go for 2 to beat the Saints in '02. The Moss to Williams TD flip on the final play of the half vs the Broncos in '03. How bout that Panthers game in '06 where the Panthers inexplicably tried to throw a lateral across the field on a punt return deep in their own territory half way through the 4th quarter? They were leading by 7 at the time. The lateral short hopped the receiver, bounced around, and we recovered and tied the game a few plays later. We won in OT. That was very memorable for some reason lol. Chester Taylor's 95yd TD run at Seattle in '06. AD's 296 yard game in '07. BB's 99yd TD catch from Frerotte in '08. Naturally the Greg Lewis play in '09 is at the top of the list, but the Ravens missed FG that same season was very memorable as well.

But we've never won the Lombardi so I like to think my single favorite moment is yet to come xD.

I can get down with that!

Also, your favorite memories just remind me that: It's not all bad. I think sometimes we need to remind ourselves that there have been some good times!

[PurpleMustReign]

I remember this, my mom was screaming after this play. What a post season for Anthony Carter!! Does his Post Season yardage mark still stand?

[mansquatch]

The Greg Lewis pass in '09 was pretty amazing. However, my all time favorite moment was an entire game: The 1998 Randy Moss coming out party MNF game at Lambeau. We utterly demolished the Packers in that game and on national TV. I was living in a Frat House, had a hot waitress over from the place I worked, got very drunk, and the best part of all, half the house were packer backers and they had been annoying the snot out of the rest of us for 2 seasons as Favre took them to back to back Superbowls. That game was a complete slaughter and it was beautiful. We painted one of the packer backer's beds purple that night. (literally)

It was Glorious!

[yezzir]

The Greg Lewis pass in '09 was pretty amazing. However, my all time favorite moment was an entire game: The 1998 Randy Moss coming out party MNF game at Lambeau. We utterly demolished the Packers in that game and on national TV. I was living in a Frat House, had a hot waitress over from the place I worked, got very drunk, and the best part of all, half the house were packer backers and they had been annoying the snot out of the rest of us for 2 seasons as Favre took them to back to back Superbowls. That game was a complete slaughter and it was beautiful. We painted one of the packer backer's beds purple that night. (literally)

It was Glorious!

Beautiful story.

[indianation65]

I haven't read the responses yet, but I'd guess this might have been mention..."My favorite Vikings moment hasn't happened yet."

...wisdom

[dkoby]

The Greg Lewis pass in '09 was pretty amazing. However, my all time favorite moment was an entire game: The 1998 Randy Moss coming out party MNF game at Lambeau. We utterly demolished the Packers in that game and on national TV. I was living in a Frat House, had a hot waitress over from the place I worked, got very drunk, and the best part of all, half the house were packer backers and they had been annoying the snot out of the rest of us for 2 seasons as Favre took them to back to back Superbowls. That game was a complete slaughter and it was beautiful. We painted one of the packer backer's beds purple that night. (literally)

It was Glorious!

I too remember that game as I was on the UW La Crosse campus living in the non traditional student dorm. I remember on of my Profs referring to the night as the monday night massacre in Lamblow. I was trying to remember Moss' stats that night. I think it was 5 catches for at least 150 and 3 TDs. It was definately his coming out party. I think GB drafted 3 defensive backs the following year to include Darrin Sharper.

[J. Kapp 11]

I was also at the Favre-to-Lewis game in '09.

It was a huge time for my wife and me. We'd gone to quite a few games before, but we'd always sat in the nosebleed seats. Honestly, I think it's almost better to watch the game on TV than sit there -- almost. I always longed to sit in the rich-people seats. So when my wife asked if we would be going to a game that year, I said, "Only if we can go on StubHub and fork over the money for some REAL seats." I figured she'd nix that in a hurry.

To my utter shock, she said, "Sure. Let's do it."

So -- $300 apiece later -- we were in the 24th row, and if they'd painted the 50 yard line up the stands, it would have left a white stripe on the seat of my pants. Incredible seats.

But when the Vikings were losing late, I was almost sick to my stomach ... cuz all I could think was, "I just dropped $600 for THIS?"

Then Favre got the ball at the 20 with 1:20 to play, and I thought, "Well, maybe the old man still has it." And sure enough, he drove them down the field. He was so calm and in charge. It was really something. He never looked panicked, or even in a hurry. The energy was building, but you could still sense this cloud of doubt.

Before the final play, I saw Percy Harvin trotting to the bench. All I could think was, "How the hell can Percy take himself out for a breather NOW?"

When Lewis caught that pass, I remember being absolutely unable to make a sound. I raised my arms, I jumped, I opened my mouth ... and nothing came out. I simply could not speak. It was an incredible moment. I didn't even know who Greg Lewis was. I didn't care. He was wearing purple, and he just made an impossible catch for an improbable win.

Driving home, we listened to the postgame show for as long as we could until we were out of radio range. My wife kept saying, "Honey, it's just garble now," and I said, "No, no, don't change it ... I can still make out what they're saying." I felt like a kid again.

That's why I love 'em. Every now and then, they make me feel like I'm 9 again, back at the Met watching Joe Kapp throw 7 TD passes.

Good times!

[yezzir]

I was also at the Favre-to-Lewis game in '09.

It was a huge time for my wife and me. We'd gone to quite a few games before, but we'd always sat in the nosebleed seats. Honestly, I think it's almost better to watch the game on TV than sit there -- almost. I always longed to sit in the rich-people seats. So when my wife asked if we would be going to a game that year, I said, "Only if we can go on StubHub and fork over the money for some REAL seats." I figured she'd nix that in a hurry.

To my utter shock, she said, "Sure. Let's do it."

So -- $300 apiece later -- we were in the 24th row, and if they'd painted the 50 yard line up the stands, it would have left a white stripe on the seat of my pants. Incredible seats.

But when the Vikings were losing late, I was almost sick to my stomach ... cuz all I could think was, "I just dropped $600 for THIS?"

Then Favre got the ball at the 20 with 1:20 to play, and I thought, "Well, maybe the old man still has it." And sure enough, he drove them down the field. He was so calm and in charge. It was really something. He never looked panicked, or even in a hurry. The energy was building, but you could still sense this cloud of doubt.

Before the final play, I saw Percy Harvin trotting to the bench. All I could think was, "How the hell can Percy take himself out for a breather NOW?"

When Lewis caught that pass, I remember being absolutely unable to make a sound. I raised my arms, I jumped, I opened my mouth ... and nothing came out. I simply could not speak. It was an incredible moment. I didn't even know who Greg Lewis was. I didn't care. He was wearing purple, and he just made an impossible catch for an improbable win.

Driving home, we listened to the postgame show for as long as we could until we were out of radio range. My wife kept saying, "Honey, it's just garble now," and I said, "No, no, don't change it ... I can still make out what they're saying." I felt like a kid again.

That's why I love 'em. Every now and then, they make me feel like I'm 9 again, back at the Met watching Joe Kapp throw 7 TD passes.
Good times!

Good story brother.

[jackal]

I went to the Farve 2009 Home Game against Green Bay.. I had some extra money
and bought the VIP package.. I got third row seats in the end zone .. I was about 15
feet away from 100 Cheese Syd Davey and I think his wife (I think). I wore my Jarad
Allen Jersey and met tons of cool fans before I went to the VIP Tent. The food was
awesome and there were a few old players there(They really were more interested in
the food than fans, I believe). The game was awesome Jarad Allen had almost four sacks
on Rodgers. We swept Green Bay that year.. The thing that made my day is Allen ran
down to end zone after half time to stretch and I yelled to him .. He smiled and gave
me a thumbs up and then ran back to the sidelines.

296 was a better game, but it was my first game and I was so emotionally overloaded
all game I didn't understand everything as much. Kansas Viking let me sit next to him
though and his wife sat with some other friends. Mike was super cool and I loved his
tailgate food and company.

[Funkytown]

I was also at the Favre-to-Lewis game in '09.

It was a huge time for my wife and me. We'd gone to quite a few games before, but we'd always sat in the nosebleed seats. Honestly, I think it's almost better to watch the game on TV than sit there -- almost. I always longed to sit in the rich-people seats. So when my wife asked if we would be going to a game that year, I said, "Only if we can go on StubHub and fork over the money for some REAL seats." I figured she'd nix that in a hurry.

To my utter shock, she said, "Sure. Let's do it."

So -- $300 apiece later -- we were in the 24th row, and if they'd painted the 50 yard line up the stands, it would have left a white stripe on the seat of my pants. Incredible seats.

But when the Vikings were losing late, I was almost sick to my stomach ... cuz all I could think was, "I just dropped $600 for THIS?"

Then Favre got the ball at the 20 with 1:20 to play, and I thought, "Well, maybe the old man still has it." And sure enough, he drove them down the field. He was so calm and in charge. It was really something. He never looked panicked, or even in a hurry. The energy was building, but you could still sense this cloud of doubt.

Before the final play, I saw Percy Harvin trotting to the bench. All I could think was, "How the hell can Percy take himself out for a breather NOW?"

When Lewis caught that pass, I remember being absolutely unable to make a sound. I raised my arms, I jumped, I opened my mouth ... and nothing came out. I simply could not speak. It was an incredible moment. I didn't even know who Greg Lewis was. I didn't care. He was wearing purple, and he just made an impossible catch for an improbable win.

Driving home, we listened to the postgame show for as long as we could until we were out of radio range. My wife kept saying, "Honey, it's just garble now," and I said, "No, no, don't change it ... I can still make out what they're saying." I felt like a kid again.

That's why I love 'em. Every now and then, they make me feel like I'm 9 again, back at the Met watching Joe Kapp throw 7 TD passes.

Good times!

That game really was somethin', huh? I'm glad a few of us actually got to really enjoy it. It's unforgettable to say the least.

I'm also really glad you didn't pay $600 just to see them lose. That memory was TOTALLY worth the $600! No question about it!

And...7 TD passes? What does THAT look like? lol J/k. Love you Ponder!