Yardbarker: Madieu Williams

Vikings Players Do Good Holiday Deeds

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:35:24 -0500

I tend to get wrapped up in football and negative off-the-field actions by Vikings players. For some reason, us bloggers forget that fans like to hear good things about their players as well. For example, I recently neglected to mention that Madieu Williams made a hefty donation to his Alma Mater during the bye week… a [...]

Introducing an Athlete of the Rarest Kind

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0500

by Kevin BlackistoneFiled under: NFL Madieu Williams hasn't changed his surname to reflect his Minnesota Vikings jersey number, 20. He doesn't star in a reality television show circling around his life. He doesn't even tweet. He is the anti-Ochocinco, the mirror opposite of T.O., the quietude in the cacophonous world of the modern professional athlete. But Williams' refreshing persona is not what is most remarkable about him. Instead, it is that he is a pro athlete -- no, make...

Antoine Is Doubtful, Other Injury News

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:38:36 -0500

The Vikings are no longer the healthiest team in football. Unfortunately, the Steelers are. Here is the injury news: Probable: Adrian Peterson (ankle) Questionable: Percy Harvin (shoulder), Madieu Williams (quadricep), Husain Abdullah (back) Doubtful: Antoine Winfield (foot), Darius Reynaud (hamstring) For the Steelers, both Troy Polamalu and Rashard Mendenhall are listed as probable.

Approaching The Draft: Safety

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:13:01 -0500

This is the last of my “Approaching The Draft” segements, but soon I will compile them together as a complete position-by-position Vikings draft guide. CURRENT STATUS: I think that it is ridiculous that safety isn’t thought of as a bigger need for the Vikings. Madieu Williams was a solid free agent pickup last year, [...]

The Dearly Departed, Week 18

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:14 -0500

Former Bengals Pro Bowl right tackle Willie Anderson got the first playoff victory of his 13-year NFL career Saturday when the Baltimore Ravens rolled over the Miami Dolphins 27-9. Now, Big Willie and the Ravens travel to Tennessee to challenge the AFC?s top seed, the Titans. Baltimore and ...

Season of Frustration

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:35:25 -0500

Brought to you by BetPheonix Sportsbook, make your NFL Sundays with the Viking more memorable. Madieu Williams is feeling the frustration after suffering a freak injury during special teams practice Wednesday - an injury that will likely keep him out of tomorrow's game against the Tampa Bay ...

Madieu Williams Set For Vikings Debut

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:48:10 -0500

National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast After missing two and a half months with an injured neck, Minnesota Vikings safety Madieu Williams will make his debut with the Vikes this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Madieu developed a nerve problem in his neck early in training camp and has ...

Vikings FS Madieu Williams Cleared To Practice

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:41:13 -0500

Vikings FS Madieu Williams has been cleared to participate fully in practice for the first time since suffering a neck injury early in training camp....

Neck Injury Shelves Williams

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:56:51 -0500

The Minnesota Vikings had upgraded in their secondary with the acquisition of safety Madieu Williams; unfortunately for the team, they will be without the services of Williams for awhile as according to ESPN.com, Williams, based on information coming from unnamed sources, will miss at least 6 weeks with an undisclosed neck injury.? Williams had missed the Vikings' preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks last Friday with neck spasms. The Star-Tribune reported that it is unknown when the injury occurred and Vikings head coach Brad Childress would not disclose or address the injury as he is not required to do so during the preseason; Williams wouldn't disclose the severity of the injury, adding, "I'm not allowed to discuss the condition of my injuries.? I think that's something that you've got to talk to coach [Brad] Childress about, or the trainers."

Giving The Vikings Some Well-Deserved Praise

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:28:57 -0500

In 48 hours, the brain trusts of the Minnesota Vikings went from being frequent targets of criticism to deserving of generous praise. The organization came to play in free agency as clearly evidenced by their signings of Bernard Berrian and Madieu Williams, and this has suddenly become a very exciting time to be a fan of the team.

Hopefully this is the beginning of a good offseason

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:03:17 -0500

Not long after the clock struck midnight and the free agent period began, the Minnesota Vikings, true to their word, went out and wrapped up a player well worth the 6 year, $33 million contract they gave him.