It is clear, by now — in perhaps the understatement of the year — that some Vikings fans don’t care for head coach Brad Childress. In fact, the coach spent a good part of his Monday press conference talking about those fans, and the chorus of boos (which have rained down in the midst of a two-game winning streak that has put the team into a tie for first in the division). What we aim to get at here is this: what is it specifically that fans like or do not like about Childress? What are the reasons that fairly even-keel, emotionless guy sparks such a wave of emotion in a fan base? Because honestly, this level of venom does not normally accompany victories — regardless of how they happen. Yes, that’s right: 87 percent of fans polled on Startribune.com want a new coach, and that’s a higher approval rating than the 92 percent against Childress on ESPN.com. Will all be forgiven if the Vikings put up 30 points and beat the Bears soundly going into the bye? Don’t just tell us how you feel, tell us why. Offense, defense, demeanor, mustache, you name it. Just try to keep it respectful and analytical.

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