The first Vikings preseason game is Sunday! Wow. What a thrill!

This year, I’d like to recommit myself to following the Vikings. Sure, I’ve always ‘followed’ them, I guess. At least if you count listening to a minimum of two Minneapolis-based sports talk radio shows a day as “following.”

The way I see it, despite my knowledge of Minnesota Vikings football, my heart has drifted away from being connected to the outcome of Sundays’ games. And, though most would see that as a healthy change, I think it’s my midwest obligation to reverse course and rededicate my entire soul to the likely disappointment sure to ensure in the 2022-2023 season.

The Vikes could go 13-4 … and also could go 4-13. And I’ll be ready. I plan on trying to break into the darkwebs and stream the action (my parents didn’t teach me this) while having soup and sandwiches (my dad definitely taught me this) every Sunday from here on out.

Win or lose.

Rain or shine.

And I’ll bring a rain jacket.