NFL: Colts make Patriots pay for late gamble Nov 17, 2009
Vikings 27, Lions 10: At Minneapolis, Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and Minnesota handed Detroit its 31st loss in 33 games. Adrian Peterson lost a fumble but turned 18 carries into 133 yards and two touchdowns for Minnesota (8-1). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pondexter leads No. 14 Huskies past Portland St. Nov 17, 2009
The Vikings had no answer in trying to slow him down ... Washington won every hustle category, outrebounding the Vikings 47-16, grabbing 10 steals and forcing 20 turnovers ... Washington trailed 15-12 after Nelson hit an open 3, as the Vikings made seven of their first 11 shots. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bullard, Tulare set sights on ultimate prize Nov 17, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Browns-Ravens: Game Scout Nov 17, 2009
Hauschka's 44-yard attempt against the Vikings went wide left from the left hash marks, as did his 38-yard miss against the Bengals. Harbaugh acknowledged after the Vikings game that he knew criticism would fall on the young kicker until he delivers in a pressure situation. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Weak Loss Falcons Throw Game to Panthers Nov 16, 2009
Don t forget that other teams practice squad members are also possibilities, such as the Vikings Ian Johnson (former Boise St. RB). Only thing is that they would have to sign them immediately to their active roster. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Saints hardly perfect in win Nov 16, 2009
They fared much better against the Saints than they did in losses to the Colts (42-6) and Vikings (38-10) ... Vikings 27, Lions 10 Brett Favre passed for a season-best 344 yards - 201 to Sidney Rice - and Adrian Peterson rushed for 133 yards and two TDs as Minnesota overcame several self-inflicted setbacks to beat Detroit at the Metrodome ... The Vikings (8-1) also committed a season-high 13 penalties, totaling 91 yards. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
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com :: Defense, Rice lead Vikings to win ... Monday, November 16, 2009 12:08 AM CST Defense, Rice lead Vikings to win Minnesota Vikings' Ray Edwards (91) and Jared Allen (69) sack Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford (9) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis ... The Vikings defeated the Lions 27-10. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Saints not content after holding off Rams' rally to move to 9-0 Nov 16, 2009
They fared much better against the Saints than against the Colts (a 42-6 drubbing) and Vikings (a 38-10 loss). "Tough one," coach said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lowndes-Camden headlines second round of high school playoffs Nov 16, 2009
I am picking the Vikings to beat Camden County ... Lowndes looked a little scary in the first half against East Coweta, but the second half was all Vikings ... Vikings by 21 points. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flooded with customers Nov 16, 2009
"She was from Minnesota, so we were Vikings fans and had a passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers. She grew to like Atlanta.". She was once a regular at Falcons games, though not recently. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Saints (9-0) stop Rams Nov 16, 2009
They fared much better against the Saints than against the Colts (a 42-6 drubbing) and Vikings (a 38-10 loss) ... Byes: Bills, Browns, Raiders, Rams, Vikings, Jets. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lions loss to Vikings one for record books Nov 16, 2009
Andy King / APVikings receiver Sidney Riceoutruns Lions safety Ko Simpson ... Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Rice, and the Vikings overcame several self-inflicted setbacks to beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 on Sunday ... Thanks to Favres arrival at quarterback and a summer spent working out with some of the games greatest receivers, Rice has emerged as quite a threat for the surging Vikings (8-1). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pats' gamble fails, Colts win Nov 16, 2009
Vikings 27, Lions 10: Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and visiting Detroit lost for the 31st time in 33 games ... Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice, left, pulls in a 56-yard pass from Brett Favre in the fourth quarter. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Rice-a-Riffic with big plays Nov 16, 2009
comDate: Nov 15, 2009 The Vikings improved to 8-1 on the 2009 season behind a career day from Sidney Rice, who became just the fourth player in Vikings history to have more than 200 yards receiving in a game. Several Vikings talked about Rice's performance. (VikingUpdate.com)
Best and worst of NFC North collide in Vikings-Lions matchup Nov 15, 2009
(Sports Network) - After a terrific Week 9, in which they extended their lead in the NFC North without ever setting foot on the field, the Minnesota Vikings will try to get back to the business of winning football games when the struggling Detroit Lions invade the Metrodome on Sunday. With losses by the Bears, Lions, and Packers last week, the 7-1 Vikings picked up a half-game on each, drawing closer to a second consecutive NFC North title that would seem to be wrapped up for them with a pretty... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Team History Nov 15, 2009
History of the Vikings. Individual Honors. (VikingUpdate.com)
Cross Country Nov 15, 2009
Slaughter is a bio-chemistry major with a 3. 0 scale) grade point average. (Wwuvikings.com)
Weakly Retort Nov 15, 2009
Who will win: Kansas rebounds, just to confuse things, 17 Vikings to 12 Swedish Bikini Teams. Texas A&M at Oklahoma 6:00 pm on FSN Why to watch: There was a time when this would have been a pretty interesting matchup. (RaiderPower.com)
Every given Sunday: Another unbeaten for Rams Nov 14, 2009
New Orleans (8-0) was a two-touchdown favorite to follow the script of the Colts (42-6, Week 7) and Vikings (38-10, Week 5) and give the Rams another reason to lose faith in the home-field advantage. You definitely don t want to play a team like New Orleans every week, Rams quarterback Marc Bulger said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Football Radio Network Nov 14, 2009
McConnell's experience includes 23 seasons in the National Football League as the voice of the Denver Broncos (1969), Minnesota Vikings (1971-76 and 1985-87), Chicago Bears (1977-84), Indianapolis Colts (1992-94) and Tennessee Oilers (1997-98); seven seasons in the National Basketball Association as the voice of the Phoenix Suns (1970-72) and Indiana Pacers (1972-77); and seven seasons in Major League Baseball as the voice of the Minnesota Twins (1978-79) and Chicago White Sox (1980-84).... (Purduesports.com)
Business as usual for Jackets Nov 14, 2009
Roanoke Rapids has won six consecutive games and has gained confidence in each contest, the highlight being last week s blowout over the Vikings. The Yellow Jackets scored a total of 93 points the last two weeks of the season, while only giving up 14. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Western entertains Northwest in home opener Monday Nov 14, 2009
2-1 Vikings coming off two big exhibition wins ... The Vikings then compete in the Seattle Pacific Tip-Off Classic, meeting Cal State Monterey Bay on Friday (3 p.m.) and Dominican CA on Saturday (3 p.m.) at Royal Brougham Pavilion ... The Vikings then played two home exhibition games, crushing Quest BC, 111-58, and edging Team Another level, 111-105 in overtime. (Wwuvikings.com)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 9 Nov 14, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 9. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Murphy and Harvin Come Home Nov 14, 2009
It is a trait that has paid huge dividends for the Vikings and their star-studded cast of offensive players ... He and the Vikings only have one loss on the season and the star power on offense is maybe the best ion the league with the emergence of Harvin. (FightinGators.com)
NFC rankings: Falcons had George, Bears have Cutler Nov 14, 2009
MINNESOTA (7-1): The Vikings and Saints should compare notes. They might be the best team going right now, theyre coming off a bye week and their next three games are against the Lions, Seahawks and Bears. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
JoePosnanskiInside The NFL This Week 10 'gem' has chance to be the worst NFL game ever. Nov 14, 2009
I think Vikings fans despise the Packers more than the Bears. And Packers fans despise the Vikings more than the Bears ... So that would make Bears-Packers and Bears-Vikings sub-rivalries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
The Georgia High School Football Dailys Weekend Predictions: Whos winning and losing in Playoffs First Round Nov 13, 2009
The Georgia High School Football Dailys Weekend Predictions: Whos winning and losing in Playoffs First Round. 10:54 am November 12, 2009, by AJC Sports. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cal Flies to Florida for NCAA Tournament Game Against Auburn Nov 13, 2009
Omarsdottir played 84 minutes versus the Vikings and all 90 against the Mustangs. She took a collective three shots, had two goals, one assist and one game-winning goal for five points. (Pac-10.org)
Don’t fear the playoff reaper Nov 13, 2009
The Red Devils will have a scare put in them before downing the Vikings. JO BYRNS.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Bonnies set for season-opener against Cleveland State Nov 13, 2009
The Bonnies are 2-1 all-time against the Vikings at the Reilly Center ... SCOUTING THE VIKINGS Fresh off posting the program's second straight 20-win season for the first time since the late 1980's, Cleveland State welcomes eight new faces into the fold this season ... Led by fourth-year head coach Gary Waters, the Vikings posted a 26-11 overall record in 2008-09, winning the Horizon League Tournament title and defeating nationally-ranked Wake Forest in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. (Gobonnies.com)
Who will perform XLIV halftime show? Nov 13, 2009
Big props to for Tweeting of Vikings defensive end Jared Allen waxing poetic about his mullet. VD And Crabs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Vikings using recent history for motivation Nov 13, 2009
While the Vikings are more than two-touchdown favorites over the Lions on Sunday, they have had a few close calls in recent games against desperate Detroit. The feeling among Vikings fans this time around is very different than the last time these two teams met at the Metrodome ... After a bye week that was made all the more enjoyable by the fact they are comfortably atop the NFC North with a 7-1 record, the Vikings will return to work on Sunday when they play host to the. (VikingUpdate.com)
DonBanksInside The NFL Giants and Cowboys prove NFL seasons can change in a hurry. Nov 13, 2009
"The [red] zone decisions are my responsibility. They are nobody else's. No one else made a mistake. The quarterback did not make a mistake. The decision was mine.'' Maybe, and it's a big maybe, the Giants' swoon wouldn't be quite so painful were it not for the corresponding rise of the Cowboys in the NFC East. While New York hasn't won in a month, Dallas hasn't lost in a month, going from 2-2 to 6-2 and in sole possession of first place in the division. The teams' Week 2 matchup in Dallas, won... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Kids Under 12 Get in Free for Season Finale as ISU Celebrates Take a Kid to the Game Day Nov 13, 2009
The Bengals and the Vikings always prefer for this game to be at home, because the home team has won the last nine in the series. Prior to the game, the Bengals will say goodbye to 14 seniors that will be playing in their final game. (Isubengals.com)
BEHIND OUR STONEWALLS: The miracles of life Nov 13, 2009
Rome rose and fell and the Vikings raided Europe for over two centuries. In the last century we had a world war, the war to end all wars, and then we had another one. (Bolton Common, MA)
Reading the high school football crystal ball (12) Nov 12, 2009
The Vikings (8-2) trailed 12-0 in the first half before scoring two straight touchdowns for the lead but were forced into a fourth-quarter rally when the Crusaders retook the lead. Jerry Rahills 20-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Shaw eventually stood as the game winner in a 22-19 thriller. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A veteran's tale: Johnson proud to have served county Nov 12, 2009
When football season rolls around, his roots shine through with his support of the Minnesota Vikings, while his wife is a die-hard fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are both active members of Thomas Road Baptist Church. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Target Field nearly complete Nov 12, 2009
Having spent the past 28 seasons sharing their home with the Vikings and University of Minnesota Gophers, the Twins never really had an opportunity to put permanent touches of the franchise into the Metrodome. Instead, they used temporary banners and signage during games to make the place feel like home. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Aliquippa mystique is a factor Nov 11, 2009
" Double trouble Keystone Oaks is the only team in the WPIAL with two 1,000-yard rushers: Matt McCann and Jordan Maddox. But now the Eagles meet a Mount Pleasant team that has given up more than seven points only once in the past six games. Keystone Oaks is trying to make it to the Class AA semifinals for the first time in school history; Mount Pleasant hasn't played in a semifinal game since 1996, when the Vikings were in Class AAA. Wildcat strike Although Sto-Rox has talented senior... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
COACH OF THE YEAR?Did McDaniels win first-half award? Nov 11, 2009
-- Brad Childress, Vikings (7-1): Childress' year-long flirtation with and mid-training camp acquisition of Brett Favre was perhaps the second biggest gamble by a coach this year (after McDaniels' trade of Cutler). But Favre has turned Childress into a savant through the first half, with only a loss in Pittsburgh blemishing the Vikings' record ... While Minnesota's defense has hardly been a shut-down unit, Favre has delivered a weapon that makes Adrian Peterson even more lethal and has set the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Irving and Patten are unanimous first-team GNAC all-stars Nov 11, 2009
Irving and Patten helped the Vikings rank second in both goals against average at 1 ... Three Vikings received honorable mention ... The Vikings finished 11-4-4 overall, going unbeaten in their final seven games (5-0-2), and placed second in the GNAC at 8-1-3 despite a win and a tie in their two meetings with league champion Seattle Pacific. (Wwuvikings.com)
Midseason All-Pro team, plus first-half awards Nov 11, 2009
DE Jared Allen Vikings NFL's most disruptive defender had 71/2 sacks in two games against Pack. DT Kevin Williams Vikings Think of a better DE-DT combo in last 10 years ... KR Percy Harvin Vikings Supplanted Devin Hester as league's most dangerous WR/KR.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Montana football keeps streaks alive Nov 11, 2009
On a rainy afternoon at PGE Park, MSU held the Vikings to just 240 yards of total offense, including 82 yards passing. Meanwhile, MSU ran for 143 yards in the first half en route to a three-touchdown lead. (Montana Standard, MT)
- Vikings sweep Crusaders in volleyball playoffs 0 Nov 11, 2009
Vikings sweep Crusaders in volleyball playoffs - Imperial Valley Press Online - Sports ... Vikings sweep Crusaders in volleyball playoffs ... The Vikings lost to the Crusaders in the same round of the playoffs last year in five games. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Panthers Look To Extend Winning Ways On Final Weekend Of Regular Season Nov 10, 2009
Then Saturday against the first-place Vikings, UWM hit a solid. 216 while limiting the Vikings to a. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview Nov 10, 2009
go lowndes vikings and go valdosta wildcats. AVikingFan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Grading the team: Defense and special teams Nov 10, 2009
It isnt straight As for the Vikings defense and special teams ... Editors Note: As the Vikings enjoy a well-deserved bye week sitting atop the NFC North with a 7-1 record, we thought it was a good time to hand out mid-season report cards ... DEFENSIVE LINE has turned out to be one of the greatest trades in Vikings history. (VikingUpdate.com)
Market Forecaster Nov 10, 2009
Sorry Vikings and Saints fans. The art of speculation is about protecting your assets while assuming the risk of losing them. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Crocket blanks Lanier in CenTex showdown Nov 10, 2009
The Crockett defense had playmakers all over the field and forced multiple turnovers, while keeping the Vikings scoreless. Weve given up one touchdown in the last 12 quarters, Waugh said, so thats a big deal. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Snap JudgmentsCall it Separation Sunday. Many division races finally took shape in Week 9, writes Don Banks. Nov 9, 2009
I thought last week's head butt by Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly on Vikings running back Chester Taylor was the height of stupidity, but I do believe it got topped Sunday by Tommie Harris's brainless punch to the helmeted head of Cardinals right guard Deuce Lutui. The Chicago defensive tackle got himself ejected from the game just four plays into the action in the Bears' blowout loss to visiting Arizona, because referee Ed Hochuli happened to be standing just a few feet away when Harris... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
In ugly orange, Bucs finally win Nov 9, 2009
The loss was the second straight for Green Bay, which fell to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings the week before ... Byes: Bills, Browns, Raiders, Rams, Vikings, Jets. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 8 Nov 9, 2009
Once again, the Vikings jump out to a big lead only to see the game finish close. 7. (JagsInsider.com)
Too close to call: Class AAAAA has many contenders Nov 9, 2009
5:03 pm November 8, 2009, by Todd Holcomb. Got rankings, got draws, got predictions, got it all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
High school football rankings and playoff draw Nov 9, 2009
Too close to call: Class AAAAA has many contenders. 5:03 pm November 8, 2009, by Todd Holcomb. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florida keeps on winning Nov 8, 2009
Former Gator star Percy Harvin, the Minnesota Vikings' first-round draft pick, watched from the Florida sideline ... "I think a lot of the explosive plays are coming from running backs instead of the receivers right now," said Harvin, an All-American last year at Florida who was able to watch the game because the Vikings have an open date. (Florida Today)
Western men second, women fourth at NCAA II West Regional Nov 8, 2009
Burlington/Burlington-Edison) was second individually in the men's race as was the Vikings' (Jr ... The Vikings also were second in 2007, and third in 2008 ... Completing the Vikings' contingent were (So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Can this be the same Cedric Benson? Nov 8, 2009
In addition to Favre's Vikings, the Broncos, Colts and Giants are 5-0 and the Saints 4-0 ... While the Colts get a week off, the Vikings (vs. (FOX61, CT)
Skins' assistant defends Snyder Nov 7, 2009
Former Vikings DE James arrested: Former Vikings first-round pick Erasmus James was arrested early Thursday after punching a friend in the face at a bar in Madison ... A former Wisconsin standout at defensive end, James played three injury-plagued seasons for the Vikings after being picked 18th overall in 2005. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wis. man donates cheesehead hat signed by Obama Nov 7, 2009
No wonder an entire state is angst-ridden over Sunday's game at Lambeau Field against the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers' loathsome rival - and Favre's new team. States with jobless rates of 8. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
NFC rankings: Do Vikings deserve to be No. 1? Nov 7, 2009
NFC rankings: Do Vikings deserve to be No. 1 ... NFC rankings: Do Vikings deserve to be No. 1 ... With this guy running things, are the Minnesota Vikings as good as the New Orleans Saints right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Football fans tuning into games in big numbers Nov 7, 2009
On Oct. 5, when his Minnesota Vikings beat the team he once led, the Green Bay Packers, and the game earned the highest rating in ESPN's 30-year history. Favre's return to Green Bay last weekend gave Fox its own ratings bonanza. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Despite 7-1 record, Vikings tickets remain Nov 6, 2009
Vikings VP Steve LaCroix ... The Vikings are off to their best first half of the season since 2000, but tickets still remain for the upcoming three-game home stretch ... As hard as it is to believe given their phenomenal start and upcoming three-game homestand in which the Vikings could go a long way to locking down one of the first-round playoff byes if their current roll continues, the Vikings still arent out of the woods as it pertains to potential blackouts. (VikingUpdate.com)
On the Steelers: Clark unlikely to play Broncos Nov 6, 2009
His right ankle was injured against the Vikings. He wrote on his blog that "I still can't run on it. It's day-to-day right now whether I will play on Monday.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kerry J.ByrneCold Hard Football Facts Jared Allen-heroics aside, this is no golden year for sackmasters. Nov 6, 2009
If you watched the Vikings' two wins over the Packers this season, specifically Minnesota defensive end Jared Allen introducing himself to Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers 7. 5 times, you might think the sack is alive and well in the NFL.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Quick Blitz for 11/06 Nov 6, 2009
-- Exeter (5-3) at Kingsburg (8-0): With running back Cameron Loeffler now at Nevada, Exeter will be in trouble if a shootout unfolds with gunslinging quarterback Tyler Bray and the Vikings in a match of Central Sequoia League unbeatens. A few rules are needed to h 00001360 elp foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
