TheGoldSeat

The Thunderdome has seen its share of records broke in it. As Minnesota fans, we should be used to the fact that records have been, and will continue to be, broken on our clock. Often, its a washed up veteran breaking out of a 100 year slump,  or a young rookie busting out of his proverbial shell. This time it was Antonio Cromartie returning a missed Longwell field goal attempt for 109 yards, but this time we would not be left in despair.

This time it was our turn to savor the juicy helping of Adrian Peterson. The rookie decided he would treat us to a healthy dose of 296 yards and three TDs,  breaking the single-game rushing record previously held by Jamal Lewis who ran for 295 yards only a few years ago. Ironically, it was once held by Walter Payton who ran for 275 yards against none other than our Vikes in 1977.

As I watched, I was reminded of not too long ago when another rookie sensation was lighting up the Thunderdome and breaking down defenses like it was childs play. We called him the “Superfreak”, now some people call him a team disease. Randy Moss came to the Vikes to prove something much like A.P. is doing now. I can only hope that this time we play our cards right and keep this young man here for the long haul. I would hate to see us trade him away in seven years for a mediocre linebacker and a first round pick that does not pan out.

The best is yet to come with the man they call “All Day”. He is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s record of most yards gained in a season as a rookie (1,808 yds) and possibly the most yards ever gained in a season (2,105 yds) also held by the rec specs king Eric Dickerson, although that would require more yards than he is averaging.

Either way I cannot say that I have been this excited about a player since Moss came our way in 1998. Lets hope A.P. can take our team to the next level.