Bleeding purple of a different flavor
Both Ravens coach Brian Billick and Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said they are rooting for their former employer, the Minnesota Vikings, to qualify for the NFC playoffs.
Asked if he feels the urge to support the Vikings, Billick – who was Minnesota’s offensive coordinator between 1993 and 1998 – said: “Yeah, you do at certain times, particularly when they’re playing the Packers or the Bears. You’ve always got to root against the Cheeseheads. But yeah, any time you’ve been in this league any length of time and you’ve been with someone, there’s a part of you that can’t help but turn it to that channel.”
Tomlin, who was Vikings defensive coordinator last season, said: “Sure, because I had good relationships with people there. I think when you make the personal sacrifice that we all make in this business to perform and compete, you can’t help but have some feelings there.”
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Hopefully, Brian will be rooting for the Ravens to make the playoffs next year after him and his sorry offense get the boot!!
Posted by: Brad | December 28, 2007 8:48 PM
I am watching my boys from the left coast, which is hard enough. But our guys are in a crazy division and are in unknown situations, Our team is injured and young. What we need is a quarterback who is not afraid to get hurt and who can see past his elbow.
We have a GREAT team, and a FANTASTIC coach....we need a quarterback. Baltimore, we asked for the ball, you gave it to us, now, let us have a quarterback. A GOOD one.,,
Posted by: southcoastraven | December 30, 2007 6:50 AM
who won the superbowl in 2001
Posted by: southcoastraven | December 30, 2007 6:53 AM