About Joe Oberle

About the Author, from the author: “Joe Oberle has been a professional writer since 1983 (40 years) and in addition to writing and editing numerous publishing companies and publications has authored three books and has two more in the works). I have been the managing editor of Minnesota Golfer magazine for 23 years and cover the Vikings for purplePTSD and vikingsterritory–specifically as host of the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast.”

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December 31, 2019

Wild Card Preview—Vikes Try to Extend Saints’ Jinx

While few are giving the Vikings a chance Sunday in New Orleans the Saints have struggled to win when favored since their Super Bowl theft in 2009.
December 29, 2019

Bears at Vikes Game Wrap—Stumbling, Bumbling, Fumbling to the Finish

The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears played a game on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. Although you may not […]
December 26, 2019

Bears at Vikings Preview: Rest ‘Em or Get ‘Em Ready?

The Vikings take on the Chicago Bears at home in the 2019 regular season finale. There is nothing on the […]
December 17, 2019

Pack at Vikes Preview—Tale of Two Quarterbacks

So, it all comes down to this: the Green Bay Packers (and hopefully very few of their fans) invade U.S. […]
December 15, 2019

Vikings at Chargers Game Wrap—Vikes Turn Out the Lights in L.A.

The Vikings travelled to Los Angeles to face the Chargers on Sunday afternoon needing a win to keep pace in […]
December 10, 2019

Vikes at Bolts Preview–Minnesota Must Play Lights Out in L.A.

On the heels of their “get right” game against the Detroit Lions last Sunday, the Vikings head to Los Angeles […]
December 8, 2019

Lions at Vikings Game Wrap–Taking Care of Business

The Vikings needed a win after the tough loss last Monday Night against in Seattle, and hosting the hapless Detroit […]
December 4, 2019

Lions at Vikings Preview–Extinguish the Roar

Before Monday night’s loss to the Seahawks in Seattle, the Vikings did not have any margin for error if they […]
November 29, 2019

Vikes at Hawks Preview: Gear Up for the Stretch Run

The Vikings face off against the Seahawks in Seattle on Monday Night football, and this is working its way up […]
November 21, 2019

A Dad’s Journey to the Hall of Fame

My dad introduced me to football. Between him and my brothers (with whom I tossed a ball around on the […]