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Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?

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As the NFL Players Association and the league and owners failed to hash out a deal before the expiration of the NFL collective bargaining agreement, the law has gotten involved, and emotions are running high. Much controversy has surrounded a recent comment made by Vikings star running back, Adrian Peterson. In an interview with Yahoo, Peterson likened the current situation … [Read more...] about Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?

Lucky Number 14 For Chicago Bears Devin Hester

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Fourteen was the total number of points the Minnesota Vikings scored on Monday night and it is the number of kickoff and punt return TDs that Chicago Bears Devin Hester has accumulated during his storied career. The previous record, set by Brian Mitchell, is a major milestone because it requires both explosiveness and longevity. Hester was all over the frozen tundra of TCF … [Read more...] about Lucky Number 14 For Chicago Bears Devin Hester

Bigger Champions of 2010 Futility: Redskins or Vikings?

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Daniel Snyder and Zygi Wilf must be two of the most disgruntled men in the NFL right now. The former is the owner of the Washington Redskins while the latter possesses the Minnesota Vikings. It must be a little rougher for Wilf at this juncture considering that he is losing massive amounts of revenue from relocating home dates to less lucrative options. This is in addition … [Read more...] about Bigger Champions of 2010 Futility: Redskins or Vikings?

The Metrodome Roof Collapses; Minnesotans Lose Their Minds

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I saw the reports of the Metrodome's cave-in yesterday morning as I woke up. I was intrigued, but only because I wanted to see what the structure looked like without the giant teflon roof floating above the concrete structure. I wasn't overly concerned with the Vikings losing a home game, because for all intensive purposes the Vikings season is over anyhow, and I was even less … [Read more...] about The Metrodome Roof Collapses; Minnesotans Lose Their Minds

Why Isn’t the Vikings Game at TCF Bank Stadium instead of Ford Field?

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Some casual fans of the Minnesota Vikings are cheering because the game against the Vikings is now delayed for more than thirty hours. This lack of insight is astounding considering that the team will have to travel to the motor city and play at play at Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions, and play in front of fans who are watching them for free and are not passionate to … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t the Vikings Game at TCF Bank Stadium instead of Ford Field?

Minnesota Vikings Disastrous Season due to Injuries…Or is it?

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Percy Harvin is experiencing migraine headaches; Offensive Guard Steve Hutchinson has a broken right thumb; Defensive End Ray Edwards is gimpy on a bum ankle. The aforementioned ailments are enough to send any Vikings fan running for Maalox, but Adrian Peterson also had a limited ability to make cuts due to his sprained ankle. This is a recipe for disaster for a Minnesota … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Disastrous Season due to Injuries…Or is it?

Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much

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Things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser in the NFL. There have been no teams in the L.A. area since the Rams departed for St. Louis and the Raiders bolted to Oakland in 1995. For Roger Goodell and the rest of the brass, it's imperative they locate an organization in the L.A. area to tap into that sizable market. Very sizable for televisions, ticket buyers, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much

What Brad Childress Should Do With His Contract Buyout

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According to the Delaware County Daily Times (PA) on November 22nd, the Vikings now owe Brad Childress over six and a half million dollars to walk away from a team that he left in shambles. What follows is a list of suggestions for what he should do with this windfall. As Robert Downey Jr. or Vince Neil could testify, a lot of free time and mountains of money can be a … [Read more...] about What Brad Childress Should Do With His Contract Buyout

How Leslie Frazier Can Keep the Vikings Job

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Leslie Frazier is the current head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, acquired by default through the incompetence consistently demonstrated by his predecessor Brad Childress. Some might think that this is taking over a club under adverse conditions, but then again how else could a vacancy like this exist? If everything was on the up and up, Childress would still be roaming the … [Read more...] about How Leslie Frazier Can Keep the Vikings Job