Unsurprisingly, Shaffer's super-pumped about Jared Allen's arrival, not only because Allen will play next to the "Williams Wall," but because he wears the same number as the temperature in New Brighton when Shaffer gave this noon update last week.
That's right, it's an omen: Allen wears 69, it's 69 degrees outside right now ... obviously that portends good things for the upcoming season -- woo-hoo!!! Oh, yeah, 69
Hey, I give the guy credit for his enthusiasm, even if he could stand to work on his enunciation.
Not-so-fun Chris Shaffer facts, courtesy of his WCCO bio:
It is no wonder why Chris is so passionate about Minnesota weather. His great uncle William was struck and killed by lightning while farming in southern Minnesota in the summer of 1952.Fanatical and hapless. Hey, it's just like pulling for the Vikings!
His family vehicle was once chased by a tornado near Maplewood, Minn. and one December on the way to Grandma and Grandpa's house, his family spent the night snowed in at a church in Winthrop, Minn., praying the blizzard would let up so they could get to Redwood Falls and open their presents the next morning.
Hat tip: KSK
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. Laugh now, stranger, because the age of Viking haplessness is history in these parts. There's a new sheriff in town; he wears a cowboy hat and a moustache, and all opposing quarterbacks will be sacked on sight.
Posted at 7:27PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Rich Friday
2. Rich Friday,
You forgot that the new sheriff also has a mullet. That said, I think you're right: the Vikes have a legit shot at the playoffs in 2008.
Posted at 7:28PM on Apr 30th 2008 by ryan
3. Im not talking Super Bowl yet,but they have made a huge step in the right direction.They also show me they are willing to spend the money to put them in a better position tow win.OTHER quarterbacks better have there head on a swivel because our DEFENSE"WILL BE MEETING AT THE QUARTERBACK like the purple people eater's of years past.
Posted at 11:08PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Dan in Boca from Mn.
4. GO VIKES!!!!!!!!!! Thas all there is 2 say!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 10:09AM on May 1st 2008 by Andrea
5. "Fanatical and hapless. Hey, it's just like pulling for the Vikings!"
That made me laugh.
Posted at 3:56PM on May 2nd 2008 by Peter
6. Hey Wilson, you want to keep your personal feelings out of your articles?
Posted at 6:42PM on May 5th 2008 by mike