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lol. Refs just missing a facemask every series.

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Vikings have more punts than first downs. It’s the 4th quarter. They are somehow winning—the theme of the season. But it’s going to catch up to them eventually. TB 45 yards from the lead.

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Defense and special teams bailing out a putrid offense once again. Great stop after the Kyler pick. At some point, offense needs to help. Tampa is right in this game.

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Vikings offense is a tough watch right now. Basically a tough watch since game 16 of 2024. Seems weird they cannot get the ball to these receivers and Hock with any consistency, regardless of qb. Still very early this season, but a shaky start.

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Tough close to the season for the Lynx and now down 1-0 in the playoffs. Lost the mojo and can’t find it.

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Alex Gibney @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Loons fans are frustrated when they hear the same meaningless comments from coaches/players after yet another horrible showing. I’ve decided to translate—this is what they really mean. We got off to a good start” (Okay start, but not being down 2-0 in 8 minutes is considered good) 1/ #MNUFC

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The trailer for my new film, "Musk," has just been released.

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Football coaches tend to do and say bizarre things. But PJ took it to a new level. Now I’m imagining coaches working in blood rituals with the underworld in an attempt to gain competitive advantage. “Just want to give thanks to Renothro, God of Darkness and Blood. Renothro the boat. Ski-u-blood.”

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For the Loons, can just cut and paste the same match over and over. Same sloppy defensive breakdowns. Same lack of a coherent plan. Same critical turnovers. Same post-match comments from coaches. The Loons are the team that gives hope to other bad, struggling teams by offering up 3 pts. #MNUFC

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Just look at this disastrous coverage. Loons just leave a line of Galaxy players uncovered. The defensive regression is stark. It’s like the entire club never returned from the WC break. #MNUFC

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I assume Brian Flores will be named co-Head Coach on the flight back to MN, right? Like a Jim-Michael situation.

KOC started being called the QB whisperer and its had the same effect as when Heath was called the striker whisperer. The Vikings way to winning this year—defense plays well and forces several turnovers, make all the kicks, and hope all Wentz’s interceptions are dropped or nullified by penalty.

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People are calling this a Reverse Loons. Imagine using the WC break to get better. Boggles the mind. I do think it’s unfair that the Loons were the only team in MLS who were prevented from practicing and adding good players over that time. They should talk to the league about that. #MNUFC

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This team is so poorly coached in defense. Largely the same group of defenders and there are just open spaces everywhere. No shape. No discipline. Just random and lost. And it’s gotten worse the longer this coaching staff has been in charge. #MNUFC

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That goal was coming. Loons were lucky to escape poor set piece defending all half. Not this time. And now they need a winner. A draw is a loss. Though, they’re also quite capable of just losing. The defending is just so poor. #MNUFC

Yeboah has scored a good number of goals this season (with the help of pens). But his vision and passing … that’s at least 4 times tonight he’s made the wrong pass or just a very bad pass in a good transition spot. Just doesn’t see the field and holds it too long. #MNUFC

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Markanich is actually elite at 2 things. Headers and drawing pens. How many fullbacks draw that many? It’s uncanny. And he definitely knows what he’s doing. Not entirely convinced that’s a pen. It’s now 2-1 after the Yeboah finish. You could tell me any score tonight and I’d believe you. #MNUFC

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Trapp finally contributed in the offensive third. Galaxy just left him uncovered because … why not? But he turns back the clock 10 years and hits Caldeira and the Loons are even in a must-win match. #MNUFC

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Markanich a clumsy foul. Drake pretty slow to react which has been frequent of late. Good free kick. And the Loons with another horrific start. Last year, they never conceived early. This year, it’s seems to be the club motto. Btw, why is Triantis not playing? #MNUFC

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UMass will be 3-0. Next week, they will travel to Sacramento to play their first Mid-American Conference game of the season. All of this makes total sense.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Loons may be a low ambition club & bad team but their commitment to the bit is unmatched. One day, they’ll reach their version of nirvana—acquire a player a minute before the deadline and whose visa/ onboarding takes so long he can only be a 90th min sub in the final game of the season. #MNUFC

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Wow. What an amazing 4th quarter by MN, and an astonishing choke job by the Packers. You love to see it. Great job by the defense to hang in there and then throw haymakers. Credit to GB for being undisciplined and failing to put this one away. Coach Matty got some of that Ryan Day Disease.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Feel like anything could happen in the final 6:30. But it is objectively hilarious the Vikings are ahead.

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Packers have done all they could to leave the Vikings in this. Dumb penalties, wasting good field position. If the Vikings get to half down by less than a score, it’s a miracle. Some Ryan Day-esque game management this quarter.

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The Packers having multiple unblocked defenders on every play seems bad.

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Appreciate how Man City hired a guy who looks like Pep's big brother. I can imagine him dunking over Pep on a nerf hoop many moons ago.

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“Explosive diarrhea.” I’ve said it many times, when in job interviews, avoid saying “explosive diarrhea.” Probably avoid saying it presentations and group meetings. Typically a bad foray into first date conversation as well. Though, if working for the FDA…

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The Loons now have 1 win in 14 league games, which I thought was impossible. So … I guess they can still surprise me. My scouting report: I have no idea what anyone in the org is doing. Unclear if they know. But I guess they have an extra SuperDuperDraft pick, which I’m sure they’ll nail. #MNUFC

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Every Iowa-Iowa St game is 13-10 in the 4th quarter.

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At the moment, this team is worse than the U of M days. And they look worse each week. It’s impossible to see any evidence of a discernible game plan these past few weeks. And this is AFTER losing to both SKC and Atl. #MNUFC

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Again, the commitment to the bit is astonishing. Best thing the club does other than acquire GAM. #MNUFC

Just amazing work. Still time left. 45 to go. No give up here. Thank you, James!

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The Loons have gone from one of the best defensive teams in the league to one that just has breakdown after breakdown. Gotta love their philosophy of soft press, plus high line, plus lack of any coherent plan. Bold. #MNUFC

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

That last stretch of play is a perfect look at why St Louis has been good and why the Loons are basically the worst team in mls since early May. But I’m sure it’s just bad luck. #MNUFC

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Mississippi State must be an above average team this year. Because whenever the Fightin’ Flecks play an above average team, they get destroyed.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What a sequence from Arsenal. Raya with a brilliant save on the pen. Bruno with a lightening bolt! 1-0.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I appreciate the total commitment to the bit. “Wait, you’re telling me we can acquire more GAM we won’t use and draft a guy who’ll be loaned out to 7 different USL clubs without ever playing for us. Check and mate!” #MNUFC

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Loons have been a complete mess since May. 1 league win in 13. They do not do anything well. They lack any identity or cohesive approach. The roster is razor thin. Management has chosen to ignore obvious needs. Other than that, Mrs Loon-coln, how was the play? #MNUFC

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In 24, Loons scored 58, conceded 49 (+9). Advanced in the playoffs. In 25, Loons scored 56, conceded 39 (+17). Advanced in the playoffs. In 26 so far, Loons on pace to score 50 and concede 55 (-5). 1 MLS win in 12. Whatever people think of Ramsay, Loons won more, scored more, conceded fewer. #MNUFC

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Stunning goal by Arsenal. Perfect at every stage. 2-1.

Definitely a deserved equalizer there. Kai turned down a shot, then took it. Arsenal completely controlling the run of play the last 20.

This really is some font from a 1998 website. All that’s missing is to have a third of it in blue, a third in brown, and a third in white.

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The “plenty of game left” cry for help has overtaken “Thank You, James” as the most common post. I genuinely feel for the admin. Bad team. Season collapsing. No meaningful transfers to report. It’s rough out there. #MNUFC

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The Loons defensive plan seems to be … what if we play high up the field AND do not pressure the ball? The liked it so much against Orlando they decided to go all out tonight. #MNUFC

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