November 2010
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March 2010
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And Now for the Biggest News from the Owners... →
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Horrible, horrible off season news (worse than the Old Man Favre vs. Old Man McNabb debate).
January 2010
1 post
How have you all been?
The Beard and the crew have been busy winning games since the last post. Apologies for the lack of updates.
However, The Beard wanted to check in quickly to say: playoff beards come and go, but The Beard is here to stay. Beat them Saints. Let’s book tickets to Miami.
Also, thanks to Yahoo.
October 2009
21 posts
Brad's Beard's Record Update
The Tomlin Beard got the best of the Childress Beard this week, bringing to an end an improbable unbeaten streak. Until next week, in Green Bay…you think that game will get any press?
After week 7 of the 2009 regular season, Brad’s Beard is 6-1. Its victims, thus far, are as follows (regular season only):
-Cleveland Browns on 13 Sept 2009
-Detroit Lions on 20 Sept 2009
-San Francisco...
“Childress has watched with pride as his former assistant (Tomlin) has enjoyed so...”
– via this article.
Mr. Tomlin texted “LOL” to Mr. Childress? Respect waining. Also, raise your hand if you’re surprised Mr. Childress would know how to answer his phone, much less text.
“As much as he’s changed in the last four years, adding the Brillo-Pad...”
– Star Tribune’s Jim Souhan (via this)
The entire article is a back-handed compliment, helping to illustrate that Mr. Childress may be the least-loved 6-0 coach in the history of the NFL.
Beard vs. Beard
Mr. Childress brings the Beard into Pittsburgh for a little beard-off against Mike Tomlin this weekend. It’s hard to find a better beard in the NFL than the coach of the Steelers. Hopefully Mr. Childress brings his A-game because he’s gonna be pressed for TV time against this grade A, Super Bowl-winning beard.
To whom it may concern at Yahoo, ESPN, and every...
Oh great controllers of our Sunday FFL systems, I shamelessly offer up this humble request:
Give us a lineup slot for the Beard.
Or or at least a roster spot for any coach who’s wearing a beard.
Sure, each fall it’s easy drafting the likes of AP and Brees and the rest of our position players. But how about fantasy guys and gals get the chance to wager on how well a coach is gonna...
Brad's Beard's Record Update
Oh, what a way to win this week.
After week 6 of the 2009 regular season, Brad’s Beard is 6-0. Its victims, thus far, are as follows (regular season only):
-Cleveland Browns on 13 Sept 2009
-Detroit Lions on 20 Sept 2009
-San Francisco 49ers on 27 Sept 2009
-Green Bay Packers on 05 Oct 2009
-St. Louis Rams on 11 Oct 2009
-Baltimore Ravens on 18 Oct 2009
Tomorrow!
Alright, here we go! The Vikes are poised to go 6-0, surely because of the Beard. Once again, we’ll be tweeting during the game, so be sure to follow us - @bradsbeard. If you happen to live in NYC, stop by BarNone and watch with fellow Vikings fans.
Also, we realize posts have been extremely light on here. Stay with us, and look for us to step it up very soon.
Brad's Beard's Blog on Deadspin (click) →
…and to those of you visiting from Deadspin: hello! Bookmark us and visit again.
“He’s a heck of a coach, and he’s got a nice beard. I want to have a beard like...”
– John Harbaugh, during his Monday press conference.
"Beard of the Week - Brad Childress" (click) →
It’s really a formality…the Beard accepts.
Brad's Beard's Record Update
Sorry for the delay this week!
After week 5 of the 2009 regular season, Brad’s Beard is 5-0.
Its victims, thus far, are as follows (regular season only):
-Cleveland Browns on 13 Sept 2009
-Detroit Lions on 20 Sept 2009
-San Francisco 49ers on 27 Sept 2009
-Green Bay Packers on 05 Oct 2009
-St. Louis Rams on 11 Oct 2009
Berning On Sports Talks Brad's Beard (click) →
Brad's Beard's Record Update
After week 4 of the 2009 regular season, Brad’s Beard is 4-0.
Its victims, thus far, are as follows (regular season only):
-Cleveland Browns on 13 Sept 2009
-Detroit Lions on 20 Sept 2009
-San Francisco 49ers on 27 Sept 2009
-Green Bay Packers on 05 Oct 2009
Follow us on Twitter - @BradsBeard
We will be tweeting during the game, live from BarNone in NYC. If you are there, say hello - we’ll be the ones chanting for The Beard.
On Behalf of the Beard
Dear Brad,
Thank you. Thanks for not being content with last season’s playoff birth. You knew we – Viking nation – wanted more. And you answered that call. It ain’t easy to rock the shaggy face when we’re all used to seeing you as clean-shaven and TCB’ing (taking care of business). But you came in and said this year would be different. Like when you had the guts to add #4 when the popular vote...
What happened, Bruno?
Brad’s Beard was kicking back today, enjoying the Twins game (what a win!), when it saw something very disturbing: Tom Brunansky, Twins legend, in a suite, sans facial hair.
Tom, what’s going on? Throughout the years, you have been good for at LEAST a killer mustache, and quite often, a very well done beard. Nowadays it seems as though you’ve decided that perhaps you’re...
“That goofy mustache gives me no end of delight.”
– This article.
Uh, excuse me, sir, there’s an entire Beard on Mr. Childress’ face. Just as there is no “i” in “team”, there is no “mustache” in “beard”.
September 2009
17 posts
“This is not Brett Favre vs. Ted Thompson. It’s barely Favre vs. Charles Woodson....”
– Howie Manger (@howiemag on Twitter), from this article on MilwaukeeMagazine.com.
Regarding Monday’s Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings game. Also featuring a link back to Brad’s Beard!
Brad's Beard's Record Update
After week 3 of the 2009 regular season, Brad’s Beard is 3-0.
Its victims, thus far, are as follows (regular season only):
-Cleveland Browns on 13 Sept 2009
-Detroit Lions on 20 Sept 2009
-San Francisco 49ers on 27 Sept 2009
“His beard is what awesome would look like if awesome took beard form.”
– This article from Bleacher Report
BarNone - The Home to NYC's Vikings Fans
Hello and thank you to those visiting by way of BarNone/NYC. Brad’s Beard looks forward to seeing you again next weekend. Maybe we’ll have pickle wraps again, maybe we won’t.
Brad's Beard's Record Update
Brad’s Beard’s Record Update
After week 2 of the 2009 regular season, Brad’s Beard is 2-0.
Its victims, thus far, are as follows (regular season only):
-Cleveland Browns on 13 Sept 2009
-Detroit Lions on 20 Sept 2009
Reminder - join us for tomorrow's game!
We’ll be live tweeting during tomorrow’s Lions hunt, from BarNone, NYC’s Vikings bar. Follow us on Twitter (@BradsBeard), check out the Twitter feed over in the sidebar and/or meet up with us in person.
Skol Vikings! Skol Brad’s Beard!
Macleans (Canadians!) Pick Brad's Beard in Week 2... →
Although Brad’s Beard appreciates the accolades and support (and, yes, games CAN BE decided on facial grooming), it’s a little uncomfortable with the comparisons to George Michael. Brad’s Beard was never in an 80s pop group.
“Brad Childress’ Beard (and yes, the second B is capitalized in this case...”
– Michael Rand of RandBall, from this article, on StarTribune
Authoritative. Yes!
“Please, Coach. Try the beard this year. Wear sunglasses on the road (and in The...”
– Ben Van Santen of the Vikings Superfan Blog, from this article, on Access Vikings
I think we can all agree: keep the Beard!
Thanks for sending along, Ben. Brad’s Beard appreciates the support.
People Still Don't Like Brad's Beard's Host... →
(via StarTribune)
Brad’s Beard would like to think it alone will turn things around for Mr. Childress.
Brad's Beard vs. Brad Childress
Who has slept with more chicks?
Brad's Beard's Host Talks (click) →
Here’s a video of Brad Childress discussing this past Sunday’s victory against the Cleveland Browns. At no point, does he thank Brad’s Beard for its efforts in the win. Shame on you, Brad (via Vikings).
Brad's Beard's Record Update
After week 1 of the 2009 regular season, Brad’s Beard is 1-0.
Its victims, thus far, are as follows (regular season only):
-Cleveland Browns on 13 Sept 2009
