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The Viking Age:
Artis Hicks has been slapped with a $5000 fine for unnecessary roughness against Rams defensive tackle Gary Gibson.
The transgression happened on that big 47-yard pass to Sidney Rice, and was not flagged (obviously, or the Rice play would’ve been brought back). Gibson was engaged with Anthony Herrera when Hicks shoved him, causing him to fall [...]
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October 15, 2009
Vikings rookie receiver Percy Harvin, who sat out of Wednesday's session with a shoulder injury, was working with his teammates at the early portion of practice open to reporters.
Meanwhile, Vikings offensive linemen Steve Hutchinson (back) and Phil Loadholt (ankle) were also participating.
Loadholt missed Sunday's win in St. Louis, and he was replaced in the lineup by...
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October 14, 2009
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh provided a glowing analysis of the Vikings' offense.
"First of all, I think they have a great offensive line," he said during a conference call with Twin Cities reporters. "They've got a tremendously talented and effective offensive line.
"They're physical, nasty and tough. Play really hard. Two good tight ends. Not just one back, but...
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October 15, 2009
First look at the Vikings so far this season and there’s just one thing to say: there’s a lot of talent on that team and a lot of people to be afraid of.
Brett Favre: He’s not even the most important piece on this team, but he has shown several times this season what he’s capable [...]
Via Bleacher Report
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October 14, 2009
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.(AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have dropped quarterback John David Booty from the practice squad to make room for a new offensive lineman. The Vikings signed tackle Clint Oldenburg to the practice squad on Tuesday...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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October 15, 2009
You’ve made it to another Prediction Friday.
We are serving double shots of Purple Moose (or Purple Jesus in some parts) in honor of the Ravens-Vikings game in Minnesota. So line up.
I am no longer predicting blowouts. I have learned my lesson.
I think the Ravens win, because I don’t think they’ll lose three in a row heading into the bye week. Pretty scientific...
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October 15, 2009
Tight end has become a star with Vikings
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October 15, 2009
Tre' Johnson was one of the special few Redskins who served significant time under both Jack Kent Cooke and Daniel Snyder, and who thus had a baseline to compare the two experiences. "Understand, man, my first seven or so years with the Skins, it was all under Norv Turner, Norv did things a certain way," Johnson said during an appearance on 106.7 The Fan's Parker...
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October 16, 2009
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver and return man Percy Harvin is listed as questionable for the game Sunday against Baltimore with an injured left shoulder.
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October 16, 2009
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Via CBSSports.com
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Third-string tight end Edgar Jones (hamstring) was limited in practice.
In Minnesota, the only player who didn't practice...
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October 16, 2009
Media roundup of predictions for Sunday's game against the Vikings
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Ravens and Vikings coaches became friends on Eagles' staff
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