Saintswrath

By Brett Anderson

January 20, 2010, 10:30PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. - When the Minnesota Vikings face off against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday, they will not, as most people believe, be fighting just for a chance to play in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1976. In the minds of their fans, they will also be battling to keep from owning the dubious distinction that would accompany a defeat: The Biggest Losers in the History of the National Football League.

Vikings fans are no strangers to heartache.New Orleans' pro football fans may be surprised to discover the designation is up for grabs. The Saints' haplessness is the stuff of legend; even casual observers of the sport associate the black and gold with bags on the head. On the surface, there would appear to be no comparison between the two franchises' legacies of failure.
But take it from one who was born and raised in Minnesota and has been rooting for the Vikings since he was old enough to form words: When it comes to losing big football games, no one beats them.
"They have done such a good job of breaking Minnesotans' hearts, " Minneapolis resident Jack Healy said. "They've lost so many (big games), you feel like it's no big deal if..................



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