Eric Thompson
@ericjthompson81.bsky.social
Former longtime writer for Daily Norseman. NDSU alum. West Ham supporter (endurer?).
"Ow! My head! It's broken!"
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Ow! My head! It's broken!"
The Vikings had 52 net yards passing today, their lowest output since November 4, 2012.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The Vikings had 52 net yards passing today, their lowest output since November 4, 2012.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
McCarthy vs. Darnold next week.
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
McCarthy vs. Darnold next week.
Checking the rest of the NFC North during the commercial break
November 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Checking the rest of the NFC North during the commercial break
Bad call + bad tackling = bad times.
November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Bad call + bad tackling = bad times.
9 years ago today, Linval Joseph made the most memorable tackle of his career.
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
9 years ago today, Linval Joseph made the most memorable tackle of his career.
My theory on how to solve the Vikings' offensive woes:
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My theory on how to solve the Vikings' offensive woes:
I have already been more productive than the Vikings offense today
November 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I have already been more productive than the Vikings offense today
This always pops into my head whenever the refs miss a penalty on the Vikings
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This always pops into my head whenever the refs miss a penalty on the Vikings
Vikings fans yelling at their TVs every time it's third/fourth and short
(to no avail, of course)
(to no avail, of course)
November 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Vikings fans yelling at their TVs every time it's third/fourth and short
(to no avail, of course)
(to no avail, of course)
Halftime RedZone observation: Giants/49ers is the uni matchup of the day. Big 90s NFC playoffs vibes.
November 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Halftime RedZone observation: Giants/49ers is the uni matchup of the day. Big 90s NFC playoffs vibes.
Up at halftime.
November 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Up at halftime.
In a world that's increasingly divided, it's the time of year where I remind everyone that you can still be a centrist.
I maintain that candy corn is good, but *only* when mixed with peanuts.
I maintain that candy corn is good, but *only* when mixed with peanuts.
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In a world that's increasingly divided, it's the time of year where I remind everyone that you can still be a centrist.
I maintain that candy corn is good, but *only* when mixed with peanuts.
I maintain that candy corn is good, but *only* when mixed with peanuts.
Trying to toggle between Peacock (Wolves), Loons (FS1), and the World Series (Fox) for the past couple hours
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Trying to toggle between Peacock (Wolves), Loons (FS1), and the World Series (Fox) for the past couple hours
"Give him the shot."
October 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"Give him the shot."
KOC sending Wentz back out for another drive Thursday night
October 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
KOC sending Wentz back out for another drive Thursday night
Justin Fields is now 1-26 in games when his opponents score 21 or more points.
October 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Justin Fields is now 1-26 in games when his opponents score 21 or more points.
My sports weekend
October 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
My sports weekend