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Tim Tebow Signs with the New England Patriots

David Drew — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:43:56 +0000

Tim Tebow, the NFL player who is lately better known for being a distraction than a high caliber player, has found a team willing to give him another chance to be on an NFL roster. ESPN.com reports that Tim Tebow is set to sign as a quarterback with the New England Patriots. Patriots spokesman Stacey [...]

Vikings Release Punter Chris Kluwe

David Drew — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:01:14 +0000

I remember following the NFL Draft this year and knowing that when the Vikings took UCLA punter Jeff Locke in the 5th round, that Chris Kluwe’s days were numbered as a Minnesota Viking. Today, the Vikings made it official. StarTribune.com is reporting that Kluwe was given the news Monday morning at Winter Park during a [...]

Legendary Vikings Coach Bud Grant to be in Northland to Receive Honor on Wednesday

David Drew — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:17:36 +0000

Pro football legend Bud Grant will be recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate Insurance Company in Superior on Wednesday, May 1, as part of “Hometown Hall of Famers™,” a national program honoring the hometown roots of the sport’s greatest coaches, players, and contributors with special ceremonies and plaque dedication events in local communities.

Will New Bill Put Vikings Stadium On Hold?

David Drew — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:13:24 +0000

This shows once again the complete lack of organization in Minnesota State Government. The e-pulltab money is coming up short so rather than be resourceful and look for alternatives, some lawmakers want a “do over” on the Viking’s stadium bill that they already passed. According to StarTribune.com electronic pulltabs were supposed to fund the state’s [...]

NFL to Put Cameras in Locker Rooms in 2013

Joe Student — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:13:59 +0000

In a move that could give football fans unprecedented access — and nightmares of watching 300-pound men get undressed — the NFL will require all of its teams to install cameras in home locker rooms for the 2013 season.

Vikings Get Approved For NFL Financing Program

David Drew — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:52:20 +0000

With the Minnesota Vikings preparing to open their new stadium in a few years, there are still major financial obligations to put into place and they received great news from the league this week. StarTribune.com is reporting that the Vikings gained approval for the league’s G4 financing program, a plan that enables franchises building new [...]

Vikings Land Former Green Bay Packers Receiver Greg Jennings

David Drew — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:54:32 +0000

For the Vikings to determine whether Christian Ponder is truly an NFL starting quarterback, they have to get wide receivers around him who have solid skill sets. Trading Percy Harvin was a step backwards, but today they hope to have taken a step back in the right direction by signing free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings.

Vikings Sign Former Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Matt Cassel

David Drew — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:16:47 +0000

Anyone who watched Joe Webb in the Vikings playoff game against the Green Bay Packers will be relieved to hear that they have signed a quarterback who can actually complete a forward pass. Multiple sources are confirming that the Vikings have signed Matt Cassel, who was released by the by Kansas City Chiefs. There are [...]

Vikings Keep Phil Loadholt On Offensive Line; Also retain both Jeromes

David Drew — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:28:27 +0000

While the Miami Dolphins got the biggest catch of the free agents by signing WR Mike Wallace, the Minnesota Vikings managed to keep some of their free agents today. The Chicago Bears had interest in offensive lineman Phil Loadholt, but the Vikings signed him to a multi-year deal. The Vikings keep him on an offensive [...]

Vikings and Packers to Add Defensive Tackles In First Round of 2013 Draft?

David Drew — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:17:02 +0000

The NFL Draft is next month and while free agency moves will impact who teams select in the first couple of rounds, that didn’t stop ESPN’s Todd McShay from doing an all new mock draft. With his latest prediction, he has the Minnesota Vikings selecting DT Sylvester Williams from North Carolina. McShay says this about [...]

Vikings GM Says They Don't Plan on Trading Percy Harvin

David Drew — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:10:53 +0000

Another year, another round of rumors about Percy Harvin being on the trading block and not wanting to be a Minnesota Viking any longer. The Vikings front office hasn’t done much to address those rumors in the past, but that changed Friday. StarTribune.com is reporting that Vikings GM Rick Spielman addressed reporters on the Harvin [...]

Vikings Exercise Fourth-Year Contract Option for Coach Leslie Frazier

David Drew — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:00:13 +0000

There were a lot of rumors earlier Wednesday that the Minnesota Vikings had officially offered head coach Leslie Frazier a contract extension. While those rumors proved to be false, the Vikings did make a move that gives a vote of confidence to the coach. ESPN is reporting that the Vikings exercised a fourth-year option in [...]

Adrian Peterson Has Successful Sports Hernia Surgery

David Drew — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:31:59 +0000

Rebuilt knee? No problem! Abdominal injury in December that was bad enough to require surgery? Just give him the ball! Adrian Peterson’s amazing season now seems even more improbable as the team announced that he did need surgery to help a sports hernia. StarTribune.com is reporting that the Vikings released this statement this morning: Adrian [...]

Get The Inside Scoop On The GoDaddy.com Kiss Commercial [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:38:26 +0000

After the Super Bowl everyone had their favorite commercials. People loved the Paul Harvey ‘Farmer’ commercial for Dodge, the Clydesdale Budweiser commercial, the Doritos goat, etc. Another ad that received a lot of buzz was the polarizing ad for GoDaddy.com that featured Walter. A lot of people thought it was funny, a lot of people [...]

Bud Light 2013 Super Bowl Commercial — The Lucky Chair

GuySpeed Editors — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:49:44 +0000

The Bud Light 2013 Super Bowl commercial ‘Lucky Chair’ is an ad every guy can relate to. Two friends set out on a journey to curse the lucky chair of their rival in this 2013 Bud Light Super Bowl commercial. After a quick exchange of a six pack, the guys get to talk to a [...]

See the Power Go Out During Super Bowl XLVII

Sarah Shahzad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:59:20 +0000

A power surge at the Superdome in New Orleans knocked out a number of the lights causing play to be disrupted (sabotage by the 49ers perhaps?). The delay is expected to be up to a half hour long. Let’s hope the break doesn’t mess with anyone’s focus. Commentators have used the downtime to speculate about [...]

Watch Sandy Hook Elementary Students Perform With Jennifer Hudson at Super Bowl 2013

Tom Blunt — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:06:10 +0000

Jennifer Hudson not only turned in a surprise performance at the Super Bowl tonight, but she fronted a choir of 26 children from Sandy Hook Elementary School, site of the one of our nation’s most tragic shootings. Hudson and the children performed a very uplifting rendition of ‘America the Beautiful,’ leaving not a dry eye [...]

My Favorite Super Bowl Commercials Part IV: Wassssup?!

David Drew — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:18:47 +0000

It didn’t take long for everyone to get sick and tired of hearing people yell ‘Wassup?!’, but when Budweiser first aired this commercial in 2000 they created a catch-phrase that would be heard everywhere in an instant. I remember people yelling it right after the commercial aired, then the next day, and soon it was [...]

My Favorite Super Bowl Commericals Part III; Is That A Hammer Throwing Hooters Girl Saving Us All? [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:15:44 +0000

Let’s travel back in time to this iconic 1984 Apple Computer Macintosh commercial conceived by Chiat/Day and directed by Ridley Scott. Believe it or not, this was nationally aired on television only once – during the 3rd quarter of the 1984 Super Bowl football game. It was designed to show our future would not be [...]

Super Bowl XLVII Preview — Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers

Joe Student — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:01:16 +0000

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will meet in Super Bowl XLVII at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday to decide which team gets to hoist the Lombardi Trophy as the champions of the National Football League.Here’s a preview of the Super Bowl: Super Bowl XLVII — Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers [...]