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That Wraps Up Another Football Season. Thankfully.

Found January 02, 2012 on Mighty Quinn Media Machine:
PLAYERS: Jared Allen,  Michael Strahan
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings

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2011 was as bad as 1984 for the Vikings, which was the worst year in team history. They end the year at 3-13.Yesterday's 17-13 loss to the Bears at the Metrodome means they end this awful campaign with a 1-7 record at home. They beat Arizona back in October for their only home win.They were also swept in their division, at 0-6, for the first time in club history.Only bright spot of the finale was Jared Allen, the Vikings' Pro Bowl representative, got 3 sacks to lead the league, and missed Michael Strahan's record of 22 1/2 by just a half, as Allen finished with 22.The Vikings will get the number three pick in the NFL draft in April, after Indianapolis and St. Louis.Bring on the baseball season.
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