Vikings, I Could Quit You

It's mornings like this when I wonder whether it's even worth it. Why do I bother with this -- or any -- football team? Because clearly my beloved Vikings are going to squander the best shot they have had in a decade for a Super Bowl. At this point, they will be lucky not to end up playing a Wild Card game, when just a few weeks ago we were looking at cruising to 14 or 15 wins and a first-round bye.

How many times can I keep hitting myself with a 2x4?