Turkey or pie on Thanksgiving? Zimmer says wine
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - On Thanksgiving, many people will be digging into pumpkin pie or mashed potatoes, but Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer is looking forward to a different treat during his meal.
During Wednesday's press conference when asked if he likes pie or turkey more for Thanksgiving, Zimmer responded, "Probably a wine guy."
The Vikings won't be playing on Thursday, but Zimmer is no stranger to matchups on Turkey Day. Zimmer coached 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, who traditionally play on the holiday. With the Vikings, he has coached two Thanksgiving games.
"So 15 of the years we’ve been having games and so usually my wife and I, kids would either have it the day before or typically the day after and hopefully we’d won and I’d be in a good mood," said Zimmer.
But all in all, Zimmer keeps a classic pairing for the big feast.
"So turkey and wine," he said.