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Packers and Vikings Stock Up on Defense in the First Round: See the Full 2013 Round 1 Draft Results

Nick Cooper — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:09:35 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers focused on defense through the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Green Bay had one pick at 26, while Minnesota entered last night with two picks (23, 25) after earning an extra in the Percy Harvin trade. Minnesota earned a thrid first round pick in a deal [...]

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.

Minnesota Vikings Trade Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks for Draft Picks

Nick Cooper — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:43:27 +0000

Vikings fans don’t have to wonder any longer whether or not Percy Harvin will be in a a Vikings uniform next year. Multiple reports from sources around the league are reporting that the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks have engineered a deal sending Harvin to Seattle with Minnesota getting three draft picks in return. FOX Sports [...]

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 [...]

Lauren Silberman, First Woman to Take Part in NFL Combine, Competing as Kicker

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:12:25 +0000

The “F” in NFL could soon stand for “female.” Lauren Silberman will make history by becoming the first woman ever to compete in an NFL regional combine March 2-3 in New Jersey. She’ll attend the tryouts as a kicker and join a small sorority of mostly fictional kickers. Silberman, 28, certainly has her work cut [...]

Here's Some Changes You Might See in the NFL With the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers

Chris Allen — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:36:49 +0000

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Adrian Peterson Claims MVP and Offensive Player of the Year Honors

Nick Cooper — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:52:31 +0000

Many players suffer injuries like the one Adrian Peterson suffered on December 24, 2011, never returning to their pre-injury form. Peterson took his injury in stride, proving critics wrong and coming in under 10 yards away from claiming the single-season rushing record. His awe-inspring performance earned him a few accolades including MVP and other offensive honors.

Brett Favre Is Coming Back To The NFL

Chris Allen — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:10:07 +0000

Gotcha! Well, he IS coming back to the NFL, just not as a player. The NFL network, as part of their 8 1/2 hour “way too much coverage” pre-game show has hired Brett Favre as an analyst. According to the USA Today, Brett Says “I don’t miss the grind and stress of day-to-day football, but [...]

NFL Stadiums Could Get Laser First-Down Markers

Joe Student — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:30:03 +0000

NFL fans could see laser first-down markers like those currently visible on television broadcasts also used in stadiums in the future. (Insert bad Dr. Evil impression saying “lasers” here) The First Down Laser System, developed by Alan Amron and underwritten by former player and broadcaster Pat Summerall, projects a first-down line across the width of [...]

This is a Must See: Adrian Peterson and Other NFL Players in a Hiliarous NFL Bad Lip Reading Video

Cathy Kates — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:36:03 +0000

I love these bad lip reading videos, they always make me laugh out loud! The bonus with THIS one, is I get to see my babe, Adrian Peterson. Hey, Adrian, I have an eggroll for ya! Pass it on and make somebody smile today!

Border Battle Injury Update: Who is in and Who is Out for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings?

Nick Cooper — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:20:19 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings travel to Green Bay for the first of to games in the Border Battle rivalry this Sunday, with a game start time of noon. What players dealing with injuries will be on the field, and who will be sidelined? Green Bay Packers Donald Driver (Thumb) – Questionable - Has not practiced yet [...]

Animal Feces Found on NFL Football Players' Mouthguards

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:44:27 +0000

When it comes to putting things in our mouth, we don't get grossed out by a lot of stuff. Unless our ladies are a little funky downtown, then that's straight up gross. But other than that, we'll kick back with an ice cold bull testicle beer or down a cup of cat poop coffee with no problem.

Minnesota Vikings Beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-14 [GAME SUMMARY + STATS]

Nick Cooper — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:15:59 +0000

Week 7 in the NFL brought the Minnesota Vikings back home after a loss at the hands of Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins. The Vikings (4-2) welcome home Minnesota natives Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Michael Floyd along with the 4-2 Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals are also coming off a loss last week, being led into this game by backup quarterback John Skelton.

Minnesota Vikings To Play A Regular Season Game In London During 2013 Season

David Drew — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:20:39 +0000

The NFL has selected the Minnesota Vikings to host the Pittsburgh Steelers at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 29th, 2013. This is part of the NFL’s International Series and this will count as one of the home games for the Vikings next season. According to the Minnesota Viking press release, the Vikings-Steelers matchup will be [...]

NFL 2012 Season — Week Six Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:00:50 +0000

Game-winning field goals and surprising blowouts highlighted the NFL action from Week 6. Here’s a recap of all of Sunday’s games: N.Y. Giants 26 — San Francisco 3 The Giants intercepted 49ers’ quarterback Alex Smith three times, as New York dominated San Francisco, 26-3, in San Francisco on Sunday. Antrel Rolle picked off two passes [...]

Minnesota Viking Harrison Smith Will Not Be Fined or Suspended By NFL

David Drew — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:44:37 +0000

During the Minnesota Vikings game Sunday against the Titans, impressive rookie Harrison Smith was ejected early for shoving an official during a heated moment in the game. Smith admitted he got caught up in the moment and he was sorry. He was also willing to accept an further punishment the league handed down. It appears he's already paid his penalty.

Why Was NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at the Metrodome for the Vikings – Titans Game?

Nick Cooper — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:44:46 +0000

There was a buzz around the Metrodome as the Vikings played host to the Titans. Word spread that someone big in the NFL ranks was in the stands, and it turns out those rumors were correct. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was in Minneapolis on Sunday, sitting in the stands, among the fans, taking in the [...]

NFL Reaches Agreement With Officials, Replacements Are Officially Done

David Drew — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:00:37 +0000

It was fun while it lasted, unless you are a Packer fan. The crazy calls, delays, and after the whistle pushing and shoving appear to be over as the NFL has reportedly reached an agreement with their officials. According to ESPN, this agreement would put regular officials in place for Thursday nights game featuring Cleveland [...]

Former Vikings Defensive Lineman Doug Sutherland Says Packers Intercepted the Ball

Tom Hansen — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:59:00 +0000

A former Minnesota Vikings great says it was a pick for the Pack. UWS Hall of Famer Doug Sutherland was asked about the Packers-Seattle game on Monday and he said that the replacement referees got the call wrong and that M.D. Jennings should have had an interception on that play in which Golden Tate scored. [...]

'Call It Maybe' Referee Parody Video From Minneapolis Goes Viral, Watch It Here [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:27:07 +0000

I realize this isn’t a country song, but this parody probably reflects what every fan of the NFL is feeling right now. Personally, while I hope the real referees come back soon, there is a part of me that enjoys watching these NFL games “as is” because you never know what is going to happen [...]