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Hello Fellow Purple People Eaters... it's "Fran The Man" again, with the weekly Vikings Beat Down Poll!

Sorry, was unable to do the Poll last week. I was a bit under the weather, Old Guy stuff.

I know this game is a tough one on the road in that Hick-Town of Green Bay, but the Packers seem a bit banged up and the Vikings are starting to row the Dragon Ship straight.

I'm sure my Vikings will Win, but by how much?

I know the Packers have alot of Great History, but that's for Old Guys like me. The last time they we're the Cream of the Crop was with "our" own Backwoods Brett!

However, life moves on... and now the best the Packers can do, is a Broadway Play on their Old Icon Coach Vince Lombardi. 

What about a Play about, "Fran The Man"... or even better a Play about our beloved Coach Bud Grant.

I could play myself and our own Daily Norseman contributor-- BranFavrenton, could play Coach Grant! I heard he's a thespian of sorts and loves George Carlin.

Anyway, back to FOOTBALL... let's kick some butt this Sunday Night!!!

So, in closing, to all my beloved Purple Fans... Let's Get it On!!!!!

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Hello Fellow Purple People Eaters... it's "Fran The Man" again, with the weekly Vikings Beat Down Poll!

It's Monday Night Prime Time for the Vikes vs The Jets!!

I have a Dream, my beloved Vikings will beat down the hometown Jets and that Fat Boy Coach Ryan...     but by how much?!!!

I know, back in the day... the Jets have a Super Bowl Win to brag about and Broadway Joe got an endorsement deal selling Panty Hose. Where, was Fran's Endorsement Deal!? I was overall the better QB!!

However, life moves on... and now I'm a Multi-Millionaire and Broadway Joe is trying to kiss lady reporters on the sidelines.

Oh, Hi Randy...boy I would have loved to thrown to you! 

So, to all my beloved Purple Fans...Let's Get it On!!!!!

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Hello Fellow Purple People Eaters... it's "Fran The Man" again, with the weekly Vikings Beat Down Poll !

I'm hoping that this weeks the 1st WIN vs the Lions!!

I have a Dream, my beloved Vikings will get in the Win Column this Sunday vs. The Lions... but by how much?!!!

I know back in the day, well...way back in the day, before Electricity & the Huge Brick Cell Phone---the Lions actually we're OK. However, that crazy MATT MILLEN got a hold of them and scared Barry Sanders into Retirement.

I say, we don't need WR's...I Love them, but let's just Run AP All Day!!!!

So, to all my beloved Purple Fans...Let's Get it On!!!!!

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Hello Fellow Purple People Eaters... it's Fran The Man again, with the weekly Vikings Beat Down Poll!...       I'm really excited about this weeks Home Opener vs the Fish!!

We all know my beloved Vikings will Win this Sunday vs. The Dolphins... but by how much?!!

I know back in the day, we had a bit of trouble in one Big Game (we don't want to talk about--I was running for my Life in SBVIII)... vs Bob Griese, Larry Csonka & Jim Kiick, even that pip-squeak Garo Yepremian got the best of us.

However, it's a different era and a whole different Fins squad!  Oh, they smell!!!

So, to all my beloved Purple Fans...Let's Get it On!!!

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Hello Fellow Purple People Eaters... it's Fran The Man! and I'm excited about tonight's opener and my man, "Backwoods Brett"!!!

We all know my beloved Vikings will Win tonight vs. The Saints!... but by how much?!!

I know back in the day, we would crush the Saints, what a terrible squad... I would scramble, pass, tear tickets, eat popcorn, etc, etc.. just about anything vs. this terrible organization. OK, so now their a bit better and a bit lucky!

So, to all my beloved Purple Fans...Let's Get it On!!!

WHO'S THE BEST:   FRAN THE MAN (That's Me!)  OR BACKWOODS BRETT.

VOTE and give your thoughts!   Some Figures below..... (not a complete list obviously)                                                    

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             BACKWOODS BRETT:                                                                                         

• 10× Pro Bowl selection (1992, 1993, 1995, 1996,1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008)
• 3× First-team All-Pro selection (1995, 1996, 1997)
• 3× Second-team All-Pro selection (2001, 2002, 2007)
• 3× AP NFL MVP (1995–1997)
• 5× NFC Player of the Year (1995, 1996, 1997, 2002,2007)
• Super Bowl champion (XXXI)                                                                                                                                
• ********************************************************************************************************************
•  FRAN THE MAN:    

• 9× Pro Bowl selection (1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976)
• 6× All-Pro selection (1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
• 1975 NFL MVP
• 1975 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
• 1975 UPI NFC Player of the Year
• 1975 Bert Bell Award
• 1964 Pro Bowl MVP
• NFL Hall of Fame.

Hey All My Purple Peeps?

Fran, here---been drinking Purple Margaritas all day waiting now for our last pick...Round 7 (231)

What would you all say if Mr. Childress pulled another rabbit out of his hat and picked..

GRAHAM HARRELL---the Gun Slingin' QB?!

At least, I wouldn't have to put my name back in hat for the QB competition and call Mr. Childress tomm. 

I think I may have to sleep in............

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Yes, it has happened and we will be a feared O with multiple weapons and a Dangerous Return team and giving our O great Field position, therefore not putting our great D in a whole.

I will be calling Mr. Chilly Monday AM and placing my Name...

"Fran The Man" in the hat for the QB competition!!! Look out TJ and Sage...isn't Sage and Herb?

Anyway....and....Yes, I will be throwing and Running with Percy!!!!

Are ya with ME!!!!!

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Dear Mr. Zygi,

As the Song goes...by ACE, one of the greatest groups of the 70's!

"How long has this been goin' on?" -- Yes, an Oldie, but a Goodie and it still makes me Cry-- like the year after year QB issue in Purple Haze Land!

How many years, do we (The Viking Fans!)... have to "deal" with the "Fancy Persuasions" in the search for a "Starting QB"?

How many years, do we need to watch a "Defense" Play Hard?..."I Can't admit that "it's" part of the scene"...

and...How many years, do we need to punish our great "Running backs"? ..."Cause I ain't as dumb  as I seem"...

PLEASE MR. ZYGI... Thanks for listening and write me back soon.                

Yours in Purple... Fran The Man

Everyone sing along...

How long has this been goin' on ?
How long has this been goin' on ?

Well your freinds with their fancy persuasions
Can't admit that it's part of the scene
But I can't help but have my suspicions
'Cause I ain't quite as dumb as I seem

And you said you were never intendin'
To break up our secret this way
But there ain't any use in pretendin'
It could happen to us any day

How long has this been goin' on ?

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