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Mark

@markoftheeast.bsky.social
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Let's talk about writing, books, MN sports, politics, art, science, philosophy, and, most importantly, puns. Living in New England, still feel Minnesotan. Sometimes have fever dreams about Jabberjaw.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 16h
But only one of them—sliding down—is the definitely correct football play if you care about winning. If it’s gambling, well, then it depends what side you chose on the spread.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 16h
Smart play by TJ. That ends the game. But it would’ve been nice to actually see the offense score a touchdown. PA, unsurprisingly, was unaware that TJ made the correct play.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 17h
Even PA is mad at the Vikings offense.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 17h
When he said he no longer cared about stats, we all assumed he just meant he’d do what it takes to win even if it meant fewer 300 yard passing games. We didn’t realize he meant he’d make sure no good stats were ever accumulated by this offense again.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18h
For the first time in 9 quarters, the Vikings ran a play in the red zone. But then didn’t have enough time to try for a TD, so still settled for a FG. The babiest of baby steps.
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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 18h
Not even one (1) play in the red zone
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18h
Breaking News: Vikings have surpassed 100 yards of offense. Hang. The. Banner.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18h
Most amazing stat of the day.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18h
Just think of this offense as the Loons. No cohesive plan. Nothing schemed open ability to execute. Just dudes moving around randomly.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18h
This team cannot even line up correctly. Forget moving the ball … just do not even know where to be.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19h
Every yard is just impossible for the offense this season. No easy completions. Nothing schemed open. Just a slog on every possession.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19h
Price returning kicks is the Vikings best, and perhaps only, offense.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 22h
Kaliakracist!!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Enormous Charlatan
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If there is one thing the Loons do well—and it is the only thing—it is fall behind early.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A rocking chair on his stoop?
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Poor UMass.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Just a reminder that UMass is playing in front of a sold out crowd for a chance to go 5-0.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Jon, which word/ phrase replaces continuity for the thing that will cause eye rolling in 2 months? Sharing the ball? Pace? Team rebounding? Topic for the next Wolves Collective!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Good thing they didn’t literally do this or PJ would’ve been wiping blood on players, fans, Goldy.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
You might say the Gophers went … for the jug-ular!
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Horatio Caine Sunglasses Meme
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
lol. PJ just dying to use that timeout. Nice win. So many tough losses to Mich. So glad the overly conservative playcalling didn’t cost them. Need to beat Purdon’t cuz the schedule gets brutal after that. Underwood looks totally lost. Jesus, they fumbled the kneel down. Never easy when you’re MN.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Too many men on the field after… somehow after a stoppage of play.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
How do you have 12 men on the field after an injury stoppage? PJ … are you on Kalshi??
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I love that everyone on this app had the same reaction … and there is no good reason.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
There is no good reason. But PJ adores short kicks, be it fgs or xps.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
You definitely go for 2 there. But PJ loves a short kicks.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Why kick the xp there, PJ? I know you love settling for short kicks, but gotta go for 2 there. Hope it doesn’t end up costing the Fightin’ Flecks.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So many stern emails were almost written and almost sent … so many frowns almost formed when they spoke.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Well, many, many, many people are calling Messi the Argentinian Sullivan.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Honestly, that's unfair to USL2 clubs. My apologies.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Any plans for the club to show even the tiniest glint of ambition next year ... maybe not operate like a USL2 club?" "Thank you, James! Buy tickets!"
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Needs to be a podcast called The Monroe Doctrine
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Wait. Does NYCFC of NJ and CT need to give up the mini-banner??!!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“I am behind you. If you squint, see that yacht on the horizon line. I’m on the even bigger yacht behind it.”
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Taking place at Moe’s, no less. Bravo.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Technically, the first part is true. He is where he is, and is in the space/ time continuum at that exact location in the present tense more than ever.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Which Mariah song will you rely on to calm the nerves?
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Recycling in the corner:
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Craig Robinson Crying
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
And I don’t blame the social media team or Cam for the post—I suppose they have to say/post something sort of hopeful. But the critical stretch was the 2nd training cup during the WC break. The Loons returned and have been the worst team in the league. And they look more lost each week. It’s done.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Again, the commitment to the bit … unmatched. #MNUFC
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The fact the Vikings game was on with 34-31, 36-30, and 35-27 is hilarious.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Loop, there it is!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
That was a win befitting its location-Florida. But all wins are pretty wins blah, blah, and so on and so forth.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Tbf, I posted before I knew it was good on my feed 😂
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Yes.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
lol. Refs just missing a facemask every series.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The beautiful game.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Vikings have 26 yards on their last 5 drives.
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