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Vikes Start OTAs
May 23, 2009 by
Skol Vikes
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OTAThe Vikes concluded their first round of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) yesterday and here is what we know:*59 players participated – many veterans did not. Not because they are unhappy, but to give them rest.*Percy Harvin (WR) appears to be the real deal. He is super fast and...
The Play of the Game (Or, "Jared Allen is Really Fast")
October 11, 2009 by
Daily Norseman
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There's your play of the week, Vikings fans. Jared Allen's 52-yard touchdown, made possible by an oncoming Kevin Williams causing Kyle Boller to wet himself and cough up the football. It's the first defensive touchdown of Allen's career, but more importantly...
Gonzo Reads Books: Peter King's "Monday Morning Quarterback"
November 02, 2009 by
Daily Norseman
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So I get home from work a few days ago, and I found a nice surprise in my mailbox from the good folks at Sports Illustrated Books. It was a copy of Peter King's new tome Monday Morning Quarterback: A fully caffeinated guide to everything you need to know about the NFL...
Can the Browns Outlast the Vikings this Sunday?
September 09, 2009 by
Dawgs By Nature
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by Jim Mone - AP
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams, left, and Pat Williams, are too good at stopping the run.
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Whether or not the "sources...
Are Recent Cases Good Examples For Regulation of Supplement Industry?
September 16, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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As Peter Griffin would say, "What grinds my gears," today is an industry of supplements and steroids (not the same, but similar) that has run wild with ridiculous promises.
This article is by no means a true essay, because I won't use standard reference notation. Instead...
Vikings Defense Primed to Bring Back the Purple People Eaters
August 10, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The defensive line was nearly unstoppable last season.
They've got everyone back and in full health. Jared Allen's shoulder is completely healed as is Pat Williams'.
Ray Edwards is entering his fourth season and second as a full-time starter. While his sack totals aren...
Vikes Improve to 5-0
October 11, 2009 by
Skol Vikes
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In a game a little closer then the 38-10 score, the Minnesota Viking improved to 5-0 by beating the Rams in St. Louis.The game couldn’t have started better for the Vikes. Minnesota took the opening drive 80 yards capped by a five yard Adrian Peterson touchdown run. On the Rams first...
Vikings (6-0) @ Steelers (4-2) - Facts, Figures And Thoughts On Sunday's Game At Heinz Field
October 23, 2009 by
Behind the Steel Curtain
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Pardon the lack of posting the last day - busy day for me. Back to it though as Sunday's intriguing matchup between the Vikings and Steelers approaches. Earlier in the week we look at a pair of interesting matchups in the trenches - Jared Allen vs. Max Starks and Kevin Williams...
NATIONAL FRIDAY LEAGUE (week nine)
28 days ago by
Pacifist Viking
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2009 Vikings: first half2009 Minnesota Vikings7-1, including four wins road wins, 5-0 in the conference and 3-0 in the division, and five home games remaining. It's hard to be in much better shape right now. Let's look at some things that happened in the first half and how...
20 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds for Week Six
October 14, 2008 by
Football Jabber
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This week's Team Studs and Team Duds have some new faces and some that have changed teams. Let's have a look at the Top Dog's and the Dog's that laid down in fantasy football for week six
Trailing Clouds of Heaven: Vikings 38, Packers 26
November 01, 2009 by
Pacifist Viking
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Vikings 38, Packers 26 (ESPN Box Score)The Vikings scored their first win at Lambeau Field since 2005, and also their first season sweep of the Packers since 2005. It's hard to question that this game meant more to Packer fans than to Viking fans. Obviously Viking fans always want...
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns - Official Game Thread
September 13, 2009 by
Dawgs By Nature
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Are you ready for some Cleveland Browns football? I can only hope that this year's opener is better than last year's, a game in which we tanked against the Dallas Cowboys. Nationally, the expectations are much lower for the Browns this season. New head coach Eric Mangini...
Can the Vikings "Steel" a Victory in Week 7?
October 25, 2009 by
Daily Norseman
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS (6-0)
GAME #7
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (4-2)
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Date:
25 October 2009
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Time:
12:000 PM CST
Stadium:
Heinz Field
TV:
FOXDirecTV Ch. 710
Know Thy Enemy:
Behind the Steel Curtain
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Wednesday Why's: The Reason for Veteran Signings
September 16, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Why Are Teams Now Starting to Sign Vested Veterans?
The financial ramifications of signing vested players became much less severe on Monday. As I wrote last week, any vested player on a roster at the start of the regular season is required to be paid his full salary—as termination...
NFP late hits: Vikes need Williamses - by Matt Bowen
July 09, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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National Football Post
The National Football Post’s Matt Bowen will be posting his afternoon NFP late hits on a regular basis throughout the week.
The Vikings can’t afford to lose both Pat and Kevin Williams for the entire first month of the season, and that&rsquo...
NFL Week Three Spreads and Picks: Vikings-49ers, Lions-Redskins, Bears-Seahawks
September 24, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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NFL Betting—Week Three Picks
NFL Week Three matchups are here already. Hard to believe how quickly the season is going. We’ve already seen a massive upset happen—how about those Bengals over the Packers?—and there could be an even bigger one on the horizon...
Brett Favre named a Vikings captain
Brett has hardly had enough time to introduce himself to his team and he's been pronounced the savior! Brett has been named one of five team captains for the Vikings.
He will join Ryan Longwell, Kevin Williams, Steve Hutchinson, and E.J. Henderson as 2009 team captains.
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Vikings Complete Cuts; Final 53-Man Roster Announced
September 05, 2009 by
Daily Norseman
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We'll get cut togetherSo now it's farewellAnd maybe we'll come backTo the league, who can tell?The coach wants to see me he said"Bring your playbook"Well I'll still get paid I hope because. . .
IT'S THE FINAL CUTDOWN!!DUH NUH NUH NUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...
One "Loose End" Resolved, Others Remain
July 22, 2009 by
Daily Norseman
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Well, how about some big news this week that doesn't involve Brett Favre? NFL.com reports that Antoine Winfield and his agent met with team officials today to finalize a contract extension. According to Steve Wyche, there are no "deal-breakers" lurking...
Chapter 3, Game 5 - vs. Minnesota Vikings (Oct. 11th)
October 10, 2009 by
Turf Show Times
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Once upon a time, Brett Favre shaved his face. The end. Did you like that story, Brett?
I guess not. Breakdown of a game we probably shouldn't watch after the fold.
For game-specific info, check out...
Black And Blue Preview: Ranking The NFC North Defenses
September 10, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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With the 2009 season set to kick off in mere hours, here is how the NFC North stacks up on the defensive side of the ball.
Defensive Line
1. Minnesota 2. Chicago 3. Green Bay 4. Detroit
Minnesota is loaded up front, boasting the league's stingiest rushing defense and a fearsome...
2009: The Make Or Break Year For The Minnesota Vikings
August 03, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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With summer coming to an end many people start to get the moans and groans, while others are sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for the football season to start.
This week, training camp opened around the NFL and in Minnesota, most Viking fans are still wondering is this...
NFL Week Three Preview | Washington Redskins @ Detroit Lions
September 25, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Matt and Zac Snyder of Bleacher Report and mittensportsreport.com break down this week's Detroit Lions football match-up.
When the Lions have the ball...
Detroit's passing attack vs. Washington's defensive backs
Zac says: Matthew Stafford's success has only come...
Gonzo's Fearless 53-Man Roster Projection for the 2009 Minnesota Vikings, Part II
September 05, 2009 by
Daily Norseman
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by Paul Battaglia - AP
Will Vikings' seventh-round choice Jamarca Sanford (#33) be a member of Minnesota's 53-man roster? We'll know for sure by 5 PM Central time Saturday.(AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
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49ers-Vikings Suddenly Season's First Significant Showdown
September 23, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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"San Francisco at Minnesota."
We glanced at it without really caring for about five months, sitting there inconspicuously under "Week Three" and maybe circled by Minnesota football fans as "Home Opener", but there wasn't anything truly noteworthy about...
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