Kids write letters of encouragement to Blair Walsh after missed FG

After missing a short field goal that would have won his team a playoff game, a first grade class in Minnesota wrote letters of encouragement to Vikings kicker Blair Walsh. Even though their teacher is a Seahawks fan.

After missing a short field goal that would have won his team a playoff game, a first grade class in Minnesota wrote letters of encouragement to Vikings kicker Blair Walsh. Even though their teacher is a Seahawks fan. 

Teacher Judie Offerdahl had her students write the letters to help teach them about empathy and plans to send them to Walsh. 

See how some 1st graders are sending positive messages to #Vikings @BlairWalsh3. Video: https://t.co/Nj5w6PudQz pic.twitter.com/dh7WVove94

— Vineeta Sawkar (@vsawkar) January 12, 2016

•​ Players on the field, around the league react to missed kick

You’ve really got to watch the video on the Star-Tribune’s website, because these kids are the cutest. 

“You are handsome,” one kid said.

“Everyone makes mistakes,” a few said. 

One girl said she hopes the Vikings win the Super Bowl this year, which hopefully won’t upset Walsh too much.

- Dan Gartland