SIDNEY RICE NEWS

Rice did not take pursuit of T.J. personal

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If the Vikings had succeeded this past offseason in signing receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, his arrival could have taken playing time away from others, including Sidney Rice, whose first two years in the NFL were disappointing and part of the reason the Vikings pursued the veteran....
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High praise for Rice

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Two NFL greats are big fans of Vikings receiver Sidney Rice. "He's becoming one of the big-time wide receivers in this league," said hall of fame receiver Michael Irvin, now an analyst for the NFL Network. Meanwhile, Deion Sanders said Brett Favre to Sidney Rice reminds...
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Rice leads NFC in receiving yards, Favre top passer rating

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With his 201-yard performance, Sidney Rice leads the NFC with 786 receiving yards. Former Vikings receiver Randy Moss leads the league with 891 receiving yards, and he's followed by Reggie Wayne (879) and Houston's Andre Johnson (800). That's pretty good company for Rice...
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On refs, Rice and results ...

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Sidney Rice keeps blooming, the officials should keep learning, and hats off to our troops after another Vikings' victory.
>> www.startribune.com/sports/...
 

Vikings' Rice named NFC offensive player of the week

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On Sunday Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice had the best game of his career, totaling 201 receiving yards in a win over the Detroit Lions. Today it was announced that Rice has been named NFC offensive player of the...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Favre and Rice Overwhelm Lions in 27-10 Win in Minnesota

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They couldn’t cover Sidney Rice, and they couldn’t stop Brett Favre. Combine that with an offense that dropped passes and a big fumble to start the second half, and it all come out as another Lions loss, this time to the Vikings 27-10 in Minnesota. “You see the progress...
>> www.nflgridirongab.com/2009/11...
 

Vikings Cruise to an Easy Win

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More photos » by Andy King - AP Browse more photos » When Tarvaris Jackson is getting some third quarter playing time, one of two things has occurred. Either Favre's been knocked out of the game, or the Vikings...
>> www.dailynorseman.com/2009/11...
 

Vikings Play Their Best Football Yet

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The Minnesota Vikings played their best football of 2009 as they rolled over the Seattle Seahawks for their ninth victory of the year. Brett Favre completed a career high 88% of his passes on Sunday.  He was 22 of 25 for 213 yards and four touchdowns.  FOX interviewed Bernard Berrian...
>> www.vikingsgab.com/2009/11...
 

BS Ref Call Ends Vikings Winning Streak

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As soon as I saw it happen, I knew it would cost the Vikings dearly. Brett Favre threw a touchdown pass to Sidney Rice with more than 6 minutes to play to put the Vikings up on the Steelers, 16-13, only it didn't count, as one of the referees threw a flag on tight end Jeff Dugan...
>> quinnmedia.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Berrian pushing fellow receivers for Pro Bowl

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After Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions, Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian highlighted Sidney Rice's 201-yard game on his Twitter page and encouraged his 4,500-plus followers to vote for his teammate. "I'm going to tell the truth about it," Berrian said. "...
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Lions Can’t Overcome Favre, Rice; Own Mistakes in 27-10 Loss

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They couldn’t cover Sidney Rice, and they couldn’t stop Brett Favre. Combine that with an offense that dropped passes and a big fumble to start the second half, and it all come out as another Lions loss, this time to the Vikings 27-10 in Minnesota. “You see the progress...
>> www.lionsgab.com/2009/11...
 

Favre an equal opportunity distributor

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Vikings receiver Sidney Rice said he's quickly learned something about catching passes from Brett Favre: keep your head on a swivel. "You never know," Rice said earlier this week, when asked if he knows when the ball is coming his way. "It's a mystery. You just...
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NFC North Weekly

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Here is the weekly round up of the NFC North:The Minnesota Vikings continue to roll. Sidney Rice was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week with his career best 201 yard performance versus the Lions. Antoine Winfield is back at practice and says he is about at 85%. Next up for...
>> www.nflspinzone.com/2009/11...
 

Rice taking game to new level in Minnesota

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Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press is reporting that Vikings receiver Sidney Rice credits his outstanding early season play to his workouts during the off-season with former Vikings WR Cris Carter and Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. Rice has caught 17 passes for 233 yards...
>> nflnr.com/2009/10...
 

Most improved: Wideouts Rice, Austin, Jackson top list

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They aren't related, but it's easy to guess Sidney Rice's favorite player growing up. The Vikings receiver is no Jerry Rice yet, but he tops a dozen breakout guys on Pete Prisco's list of most improved players.
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Great videos of the best young receiver in the NFL, Sidney Rice!

Sid the Kid can flat out catch the ball!
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Trailing Clouds of Heaven: Vikings 27, Lions 10

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ESPN Box ScoreI'm starting to dread these Lion games: there just isn't an upside. We shouldn't have to sweat so much in a game when the Vikings score on their first drive and hold the lead the entire game. We shouldn't have to sweat a game when the Vikings have 492...
>> pacifistviking.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Vikings WR Sidney Rice May Be A Viable Receiving Option

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John Clayton, from ESPN, reports Vikings WR Sidney Rice has made a significant jump since last summer and might be a viable receiving option. Drafted...
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AT&T Fantasy Call of the Week

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George Winkler Who's the better pickup: Nicks or Rice? The Vikings' Sidney Rice and the Giants' Hakeem Nicks both went over the 100-yard mark in receiving for the first time this season in Week 6. But what if you only had room to add one to your fantasy roster...
>> www.sportingnews.com/nfl/art...
 

Lions Get Beat Up by Vikings, Lose 27-10

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More photos » by Jim Mone - AP about 2 hours ago: Detroit Lions safety Ko Simpson (30) brings down Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice after a nine-yard pass from Vikings quarterback Brett Favre in an NFL football...
>> www.prideofdetroit.com/2009/11...
 

Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings - Final thoughts: I didn't see Joey Blus Skies

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Another Sunday spent watching the Lions, another Sunday wasted. Wait, maybe...I...We...You...Them...I...uh...nope, it was wasted. Well, there was one thing I could take from the Lions' loss to the Vikings. Matthew Stafford was used, abused, knocked silly, knocked senseless, constantly...
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Mission impossible: Stop Peterson

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Pick you poison seems to be an appropriate metaphor when discussing this high-powered Vikings offense. Who do you stop? Brett Favre? Adrian Peterson? Percy Harvin? Sidney Rice? Visanthe Shiancoe? Bernard Berrian? "You can't give them both (pass and run...
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NFL Handicapping: Bears vs Vikings

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Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Metrodome. Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as 11-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 47...
>> www.lines-maker.com/2009/11...
 

Lions get overwhelmed by Vikings in 27-10 loss

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MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings got 133 rushing yards and two touchdowns from Adrian Peterson - not to mention 201 receiving yards from Sidney Rice - as the Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 today at the Metrodome. The Vikings...
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Work-in-Progress

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I’m trying to be charitable in describing the first half performance of Brett Favre and the revamped Vikings offense against the Browns. Let’s just say, it remains a work-in-progress. This became glaringly obvious on one attempted pattern to Sidney Rice in the end zone...
>> thevikingage.com/2009/09...
 
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