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All-time top NFL scorer K Morten Andersen retires

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 8, 2008

A poor knee had left the Danish native unable to find football work in 2008. From AP- Kicker Morten Andersen, the NFL's career-leading scorer, is retiring because of knee problems. The 48-year-old Dane, who scored 2,544 points during his 25-year career, played for the Atlanta Falcons the past two seasons... [Full Story]

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Minnesota Vikings' CB Charles Gordon Suffers 'Gruesome Injury'

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 10, 2008 · Comments (3)

It happened during yesterday's game against Green Bay. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon was carted off the field in the second quarter against Green Bay after a gruesome ankle injury that occurred on a punt return. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon was carted off the field in the second quarter... [Full Story]

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Former Minnesota Viking safety Karl Kassulke dead at 67

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008

He was a pro bowler and took part in Super Bowl IV. Kassulke's career was cut short after he was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. RIP... [Full Story]

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Former Minnesota Vikings LB Wally Hilgenberg dead at 66

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 26, 2008

I still remember Hilgenberg, Alan Page, Carl Eller and other members of the Purple People Eaters. There have to be many others besides myself who got enjoyment out of watching the Vikings play. RIP Wally.... [Full Story]

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NFL QB Daunte Culpepper announces his retirement

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 4, 2008

In the NFL since 1999, Culpepper last played for the Oakland Raiders. From AP- Daunte Culpepper, unable to land a starting or backup job this offseason, announced his retirement at the age of 31. Culpepper had one-year offers from the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason for backup... [Full Story]

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Minnesota Vikings place DE Kenechi Udeze on reserve list

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 4, 2008

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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Minnesota Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze has leukemia

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008

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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Daunte Culpepper traded to Miami

Posted by · Published: March 14, 2006 · Comments (3)

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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NFL Rumors/Stories

Posted by · Published: February 16, 2006 · Comments (3)

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

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Vikings' Running Back Onterrio Smith Caught with Whizzinator

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 11, 2005

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

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 11, 2005

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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Moss Going to Oakland

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 24, 2005

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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The Worth of a Team

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 13, 2005

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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Moss on Trading Block

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 6, 2005

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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Moss' "Mooning" Costs Him Money

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 14, 2005

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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Traditionally Bad Behavior

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 12, 2005

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

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 12, 2005

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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Preseason Divisional Breakdown: NFC North

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 3, 2004 · Comments (2)

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Vikings Sign Lesnar

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: July 28, 2004

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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Robert Smith Sighting

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: July 14, 2004

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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Even More Offseason Talking Points

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 14, 2004

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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Is Moss to Miami Another Walker Deal?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 5, 2004

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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Kevin Williams Arrested for Drunk Driving

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 18, 2003

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

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One Less Undefeated Team

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 26, 2003

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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Frank Howard

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 15, 2003 · Comments (5)

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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