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Tyler Forness

25 SKOL’s of Christmas: Bernard Berrian scores from 99 yards out

Welcome to the 25 SKOL’s of Christmas!

In a similar vein to how Freeform has done the 25 days of Christmas, we will look back at different moments in Vikings history to bring a little extra joy to you this holiday season.

It’s that simple. The holidays can be a trying time for some people and we want to put a smile on people’s faces by reminiscing about some truly joyous times in Vikings’ history.

On the twentieth SKOL of Christmas, the Vikings gave to me: Bernard Berrian scoring on a 99-yard touchdown pass.

The 2008 season was one with issues and successes, especially at the quarterback position. The Vikings tried it with Tarvaris Jackson but it didn’t work out and Gus Frerotte got an extended run as well. They finished with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs. They lost right away to the Philadelphia Eagles, but the success in 2008 gave them the platform for the special 2009 season.

One of the best parts of the 2008 season came on Sunday Night Football against division rival Chicago. They ended up winning the game 34-14, but a five-play series changed the tide of this game completely.

After a long Matt Forte run got the Bears to the Vikings’ one-yard line, they ended up getting a goal-line stop. The very next play, Frerotte hit Berrian for the longest touchdown in NFL history.

Considering how the Vikings have had so many of these types of plays go against them in their history, it was nice to see it go the other way.

Previous SKOL’s of Christmas:

Drafting Randy Moss
Vikings 1997 Wild Card Comeback
Jarius Wright Walks Off the Jets
Jared Allen traded to Vikings
Adrian Peterson Sets Rushing Record
Brett Favre Revenge Tour
Bud Grant Rocks a Polo in Freezing Temperatures
Adrian Peterson Stiff Arms Defender to Oblivion
Anthony Carter Dominates the 1987 Playoffs
Kirk Cousins’ First Major Comeback
Randy Moss Dominates Monday Night Football
Tuesday Night Joe Webb
Randy Moss Laterals to Moe Williams
Miracle At The Met
Cris Carter catches number 1,000
Resurgence of Randall Cunningham
Sam Bradford Opens Up U.S. Bank Stadium
Teddy Bridgewater’s Triumphant Return
Randy Moss on Thanksgiving

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