NFL  >>  Minnesota Vikings
Refholding
Denver Broncos helmet, uniform concept design
Baylor
Wright: Baylor had no playbook
C5
Should the Bears sign Plaxico Burress?
Terrell-owens-wranglers
T.O.'s stake in team bought out
New_england_patriots_cd8d
Friends say Seau had insomnia, used Ambien

Warcraft Wednesdays: How Not to Be a Douche Pickle in Video Games and on the Football Field

Found February 01, 2012 on Purple Jesus Diaries: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chris Kluwe,  Jared Allen,  Charlie Johnson,  Chris Cook,  Chad Greenway,  Jamarca Sanford,  Kevin Williams,  Greg Camarillo
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings

Gettyimageproxy.ashx_requesturl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72060496.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dewsasset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17a4ad9fdb9cf193dadd97b58d4678d0c719574051a2c6c0
Minnesota Vikings punter and favorite local video game nerd (sorry, Meagan Marie), Chris Kluwe, dropped another recent guest article over at GameTrailers.com, a website which I believe offers much more on video games than just video game trailers. He has appeared again in a sub-article category called "Side Mission" where he espouses on a variety of different video game related topics. Last time we checked, he was offering his sage knowledge on hardcore gamers versus casual nerds. This time, he's giving some simple rules to live by for those who play online multiplayer games. Now, hear me out ... Yes, it's a bunch of weird stuff that I don't really get because I don't play MMOs. On the other hand, the rules he offers are also pretty applicable to being a good team mate on the football field, something us imbeciles understand (at least in theory) a bit better. Therefore, I've taken the liberty to "translate" these tips of Kluwe's for the le...
Original Story: http://purplejesusdiaries.com/2012-ar... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
NOTHIN' BUT A NUMBER

Peterson rants on number change fee

Via Tweets Center  |  February 01, 2012

Adrian Peterson was considering changing his number, that is until he heard he'd have to pay over a million dollars to Nike to do so. 

Adrian Peterson Tweets That It Would Cost Him $1 Million To Change His Number

Via Sportress of Blogitude  |  February 01, 2012
In a series of tweets Wednesday, Minnesota Vikings running back ranted over the fact that he was apparently informed that he would have to pay the jaw-dropping price of one million bucks if he chose to change his jersey number. Wait. What? It all started on Jan. 20, when Peterson tweeted that he was considering [...]

Adrian Peterson Unwilling to Pay to Change His Number

Via Pro Football Zone  |  February 02, 2012
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was hoping to change his number from 28 to either 23 or 21, but it looks like he’s not willing to pay the price of $1 million. Peterson said the following on Twitter, “So here is the deal with the number change! So I received a call and I was informed that I would’ve to buy all jerseys that’s been produced …...

On 2nd thought, Peterson will keep his No. 28

Via AP on Fox  |  February 01, 2012
Adrian Peterson will still wear No. 28 for the Minnesota Vikings - for now. The star running back said in a series of posts on his Twitter page on Wednesday that he balked at switching because he was told he would have to pay $1 million to buy out the unused inventory of the jerseys already produced with his current number. The NFL says a player must apply to change his number...

Donovan McNabb Sees Three Teams He Could Help Right Now

Via Buzz On Broad  |  February 02, 2012
During an interview with "Super Bowl Live", Donovan McNabb said he does not think he is done. The former Eagles, Redskins, and Vikings quarterback is still confident he can help an NFL team. “I see three teams in the NFL, right now, that I feel like I can add a little bit of flavor to it from what they have,” McNabb said. “I won’t mention those teams. But, if the...

Brett Favre Always Rolls Eleven Deep

Via Terez Owens  |  January 31, 2012
We'll crush the Giants and Pats T... Superbowl week is upon us, which made me wonder what the old gunslinger is up to? Here’s Brett Favre trying to recruit a team of kids to play some football — You know Favre still wishes he could be out there throwing lasers. -TO Favre’s Sister Facing Lawsuit Over Meth Madness Brett Favre and Wife Deanna Hit Up NFL Playoffs

Minnesota Vikings Possible 2012 NFL Free Agent Pickups: CB Tracy Porter

Via Rant Sports  |  February 01, 2012
Tracy Porter is another guy available for teams looking to bolster their secondary in 2012, the Minnesota Vikings happen to be one of those teams. Porter is coming off of his fourth NFL season, and 2011 was a decent one for him, recording 52 tackles and 1 interception. Since he started getting regular playing time in 2009, Porter has always hovered right around these numbers. He...

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Won't Change Jersey Number

Via GridironFans.com  |  February 01, 2012
With Nike replacing Reebok as the official uniform and apparel supplier of the National Football League, there has been some chatter that players would take this as an opportunity to change jersey numbers. One of those players contemplating a change is Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who was possibly moving from No. 28 to No. 23. To change a number, Peterson would...

Vikings add CFL linebacker

Via Access Vikings:  |  January 31, 2012
Solomon voted league's `hardest hitter' in player poll following 2011 season.

Can Vikings find No. 1 receiver in free agency?

Via Access Vikings:  |  February 02, 2012
A number of big-name wideouts could be available come March 13.

Peterson outraged over price of number switch

Via NFL.com  |  February 01, 2012
Adrian Peterson wanted to change his number from 28 to 23. But for a million bucks? The Vikings' star running back explained in an epic Twitter rant why that's outrageous to him.

Bucs, McNabb might be a good fit

Via tbo.com  |  February 02, 2012
BY ROY CUMMINGS The Tampa Tribune TAMPA – Free agent quarterback Donovan McNabb says there are three teams he believes he could “add a little flavor to’’ and would be interested in playing for next season. The Bucs should be hoping they’re one…
THE VIKINGS HOT 25
1
Adrian Peterson
Peterson's recovery fast even by his standards
2
Asher Allen
Will other young depth players follow Asher Allen’s lead and retire early?
3
Percy Harvin
Percy Harvin not ready to participate in OTA’s
4
Harrison Smith
Vikings sign No. 29 overall pick, DB Smith
5
Leslie Frazier
New defensive coordinator similar to Frazier
6
Brett Favre
NFL rewind: Brett Favre 3 games, 3 INTs, 3 retirements
7
Jarius Wright
Jarius Wright Gets Interviewed, Kind Of
8
Antoine Winfield
Winfield doesn’t discount reduced role
9
Christian Ponder
Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Christian Ponder Reaches Out To Quarterback Recruit Kohl Stewart On Behalf Of CAA
10
Blair Walsh
Vikings K Blair Walsh Confident in Abilities, Despite Average Senior Season
11
Donovan McNabb
Yes or No: McNabb says he’s a Hall of Famer, but is he?
12
Ryan Longwell
13
Matt Kalil
14
John Carlson
Carlson returns home to complete TE set
15
Robert Blanton
16
Josh Robinson
CB Robinson looking to prove he belongs
17
Rhett Ellison
Vikings sign 4th-round draft pick Rhett Ellison
18
Zygi Wilf
19
Greg Childs
Greg Childs Worth the Risk at Wide Receiver for Vikings; College Highlights
20
Chris Kluwe
Stop Everything, Chris Kluwe is Playing the Sitar
21
Angelo Williams
22
Charlie Johnson
Johnson isn't worried about move to guard
23
Toby Gerhart
Why On Earth is Toby Gerhart Standing by This Bike?
24
Jerome Simpson
Jerome Simpson says jail made him a ‘better’ person
25
Benny Sapp
"Coverage vs. Welker: Dolphins CB Benny Sapp is trying to show pressure with his initial alignment...."
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.