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May 4, 2008

Minnesota Vikings place DE Kenechi Udeze on reserve list



In case you don't remember, Udeze was recently diagnosed with leukemia. From AP- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings want Kenechi Udeze to focus on his fight against leukemia and not worry about his financial situation. The defensive end was placed on the reserve-non-football-illness list Friday, coach Brad Childress... [Full Story]

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February 12, 2008

Minnesota Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze has leukemia



He was a 1st round pick out of USC in 2004. From AP- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze has a form of leukemia, which is cancer of the blood and bone marrow, a person with the team confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of... [Full Story]

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March 14, 2006

Daunte Culpepper traded to Miami



ESPN and CNN report that Daunte Culpepper has been traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a second-round draft pick. From KARE-11: Early Tuesday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings confirmed internet reports that Daunte Culpepper has been traded to Miami for a second round draft pick. Officials with the team... [Full Story]

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February 16, 2006

NFL Rumors/Stories



NFL rumors and stories floating around now:... [Full Story]

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May 11, 2005

Vikings' Running Back Onterrio Smith Caught with Whizzinator



Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith was detained at the airport with a device called "The Original Whizzinator," used to circumvent drug tests. Vikings' RB Smith had drug test avoidance kit (ESPN-ABC News) Vikings running back Onterrio Smith, who has a history of violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, was briefly... [Full Story]

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Vikings' Running Back Onterrio Smith Caught with Whizzinator



Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith was detained at the airport with a device called "The Original Whizzinator," used to circumvent drug tests. Vikings' RB Smith had drug test avoidance kit (ESPN-ABC News) Vikings running back Onterrio Smith, who has a history of violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, was briefly... [Full Story]

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February 24, 2005

Moss Going to Oakland



Randy Moss' agent said the obnoxious all-pro wide reciever will be catching passes for Al Davis' team next season. "Agent: Vikings to Deal Moss to Raiders"... [Full Story]

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February 13, 2005

The Worth of a Team



Minnesota billionaire Glen Taylor has offered somewhere in the neighborhood of $600 million for the Minnesota Vikings. Current owner Red McCombs wants $625 million. $600 million for the Minnesota Vikings. $600 million for a team that hasn't been to the Super Bowl since Fran Tarkenton was quarterback. At that price... [Full Story]

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February 6, 2005

Moss on Trading Block



ESPN is reporting the Vikings are taking offers for wide receiving phenom Randy Moss. It appears Mike Tice, Red McCombs and crew have had enough of his antics. They probably also realize a tougher defense is what will take the Vikings to the next level. The Raven, Jets, and Raiders... [Full Story]

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January 14, 2005

Moss' "Mooning" Costs Him Money



Randy Moss was fine $10,000 by the NFL for his faux mooning in last Sunday's playoff game. The man with an afro that made Ben Wallace look bald brushed it off. "What's 10 grand to me? It ain't (expletive)," he told reporters. Moss' agent got even goofier by trying to... [Full Story]

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January 12, 2005

Traditionally Bad Behavior



Tony Dungy says Randy Moss' "mooning" of Packers fans was payback for what they do to visiting teams. The Brown County sheriff's office told a Green Bay reporters that "they see any number of things from the moment opposing teams leave their hotel and all along the road to the... [Full Story]

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Vikings Demand Removal of Fox Announcer Joe Buck



Vikings don't want Fox announcer (ESPN - AP) Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs asked Fox Sports to remove play-by-play announcer Joe Buck from Sunday's divisional playoff game at Philadelphia because of his sharp criticism of wide receiver Randy Moss. After catching a touchdown pass in last weekend's win at Green... [Full Story]

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August 3, 2004

Preseason Divisional Breakdown: NFC North



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July 28, 2004

Vikings Sign Lesnar



Former NCAA wrestling champion and WWE star Brock Lesnar signed a contract to play for the Minnesota Vikings yesterday. Scott Studwell, Director of College Scouting for the team, said “He is a project with a capital P.” The Vikings also signed Tam Hopkins. They released Jeff Womble and Ben Nauman.... [Full Story]

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July 14, 2004

Robert Smith Sighting



The ex-Viking running back who retired in the prime of his career is putting out a book. In it he complains about the over-importance of athletes in society and the reason why he left the game. "Robert Smith Resurfaces: Ex-Running Back Tells His Story"... [Full Story]

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June 14, 2004

Even More Offseason Talking Points



Here are a few things this offseason has had me wondering about. 1. Why is Eli Manning automatically assumed to be the “next big thing” at QB? I’ve actually heard people say unequivocally that he will be better than Peyton. Based on? He’s already proven to lack Peyton’s maturity (though... [Full Story]

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March 5, 2004

Is Moss to Miami Another Walker Deal?



Rumors have it that Miami is seeking a trade of wide receiver Chris Chambers, defensive end Adewale Ogunleye, cornerback Sam Madison plus anywhere from a 3rd round pick to a 1st, to two 1st rounders. So let’s think about this for a minute or so.... [Full Story]

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November 18, 2003

Kevin Williams Arrested for Drunk Driving



If my team lost four in a row, I'd be drinking too. "Vikings' Williams Charged with DUI"... [Full Story]

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October 26, 2003

One Less Undefeated Team



The Minnesota Vikings lost to the New York Giants 29-17! I almost feel bad that the Packers won't have a chance giving them their first loss, but my hope for a Vikings collapse has to start somewhere. Other than Randy Moss, the offense was flat, and the defense couldn't stop... [Full Story]

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October 15, 2003

Frank Howard



One of my neighbors is moving away, his name is Frank Howard. To many of you this will mean nothing, but to me it is very sad. Frank Howard is a giant; as good hearted man as you could ever meet. He was also among the great sluggers in major... [Full Story]

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September 27, 2003

Culpepper May Start Sunday



Dante Culpepper felt good at Friday's practice, but Coach Mike Tice won't decide who will start against the 49ers until Sunday morning. For fantasy owners of Culpepper I hope you have a good back-up or you'll be hooked on ESPN sunday morning just waiting for an announcement. "Culpepper Feeling Better,... [Full Story]

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September 1, 2003

Vikings Make Final Cuts



The most notable cut is defensive end Lorenzo Bromell who signed a big contract with Minnesota last year. "Bromell Among Vikings' Final Roster Cuts"... [Full Story]

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August 27, 2003

Bennett Out Until Week 7



RB Michael Bennett and WR Nick Davis (both Wisconsin alums) were put on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The Vikings also made a number of cuts. No names stood out to me. "Vikings Cut 11, Place Bennett and Davis on PUP List"... [Full Story]

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August 25, 2003

Become A Wizbang Sports Contributor



Is your team under reported at Wizbang Sports? You can change that!! Sign-up to be a contributor! It's a fully automated process, and if you've already signed up as an author at other Wizbang sites you'll get immediate access. If this is your first author registration at Wizbang there will... [Full Story]

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