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Well, the Minnesota Vikings finally came up with their first win of the season, but it took until game three, and a QB change, to secure it. The win game against the acne treatments-needing, so-called “Cardiac Cats,” the Carolina Panthers, who the Vikes have done very well against over the years since Carolina entered the league.

The 20-10 victory may not seem like a lot to write home about, but at least it wasn’t a loss. MinnesotaSportsScene.com was among the first to question whether T-Jack had the drive to be a starting QB, and the answer, finally, seems to be, “Nope.” We don’t revel in being right, this time.

Still, when a 37-year-old journeyman signal caller like Gus Frerotte can outperform you, something’s wrong. And that’s what happened Sunday as Frerotte led Minnesota to a long-awaited first win of the season.

Star RB Adrian Peterson carried only 17 times for 77 yards, but it was enough to help the passing game while Peterson doesn’t overwork his ailing hammy. The important thing, again, is it was a win.

We’ll know early Monday evening, just in time for the local news, whether Verdell Jones III will be a Gopher or a Hoosier next year. The true point guard who has been heavily pursued by coach Tubby Smith is scheduled to make his announcement at 5 PM on Monday at Jupiter’s Pizzeria in Champaign, IL.

While Jones prepares to leave behind high school and all its inconveniences like acne treatments and girls who would rather date college guys, it appears playing time may be a factor in Jones’ decision. He spent time during his second visit last April how he’d fit into a rotation at guard that already included Al Nolan Jr., Blake Hoffarber, Lawrence Westbrook and fellow 2008-09 recruit Devoe Joseph.

While Jones is a true, pass-first point guard and therefore would be a key part of that mix, if he ends up selecting Indiana instead, it will be only because of playing time, as Jones clearly wouldn’t mind playing for a coaching legend like Smith.