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Sid Hartman: Ponder learned from earlier loss to Packers

Article by: SID HARTMAN , Star Tribune
Updated: December 29, 2012 - 10:02 PM

The Vikings quarterback is not going to put any added pressure on himself for the season finale against the Packers.

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lindy_frank123Dec. 29, 12 9:14 PM

It took him 25 starts to figure out he didn't have to do it all? I thought he was smarter than that Sid? I thought this kid had brains but he hasn't shown it and his arm strength? Pitiful

lindy_frank123Dec. 29, 12 9:16 PM

Best QB in the NFL? Hardly. I think he plays for Denver.

bruisedupDec. 29, 12 9:29 PM

I am seeing a lot of comments on Ponder but right now the Vikings win on running the ball, a good field goal kicker, and a bend but don't break defense. Above and beyond anything else right now the Vikings defense needs to show up Sunday or our season is over. I am really starting to like this Viking defense so I say we win Sunday.

winonavikeDec. 29, 12 9:35 PM

I believe that Ponder will end up being a top flight quarterback. Eli Manning started poorly with a 0.0 quarterback rating and the bench in his first games, followed by a 77 QB rating his second year. He also played the Vikings and we had four interceptions in one game. Then he went on to "manage" the team to a Super Bowl. I like the way Ponder bounces back.

bebefortyDec. 29, 1210:40 PM

Carter is a "certain future NFL corner?" I can't decide if this is funny or sad...probably both.

mpdad1638Dec. 29, 1211:47 PM

Sid are you trying to convince us or yourself Ponder is a real NFL QB? He isn't....maybe you can get invited to the wedding reception if you keep heaping on the praise.

mpdad1638Dec. 29, 1211:50 PM

With so many returning players, the additional experience for the Gophers should lead to a lot more victories.....They can only play 4 cupcakes, where are you seeing more victories? This group couldn't win an intrasquad game

mpdad1638Dec. 29, 1211:52 PM

Sid needs to quit listening to his homer buddy Dave. The U stinks and needs to really consider a move to the MAC

jerryshakesDec. 30, 12 8:31 AM

You would think those glorious extra practices would have led to them being able to at least center the ball in Texas??

whareidDec. 30, 12 9:17 AM

I loved how the Gophers aggressively took it to Texas Tech for three and a half quarters. Then, you could see the team's mindset start to change and sure enough, they found a way to snatch defeat from the hands of victory. I think Jerry Kill can make the Gophers a winning program, but he and his staff have 50 years of losing tradition to overcome.

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