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Archive for August, 2008

QB Bollinger Among Those on the Vikings Released

Among the Vikings cuts today include QB Brooks Bollinger, who lost his third-string QB job to rookie John David Booty.  Also let go were running back Albert Young, linebackers Rufus Alexander and David Herron, wide receivers Martin Nance and Nate Jones, offensive tackle Chase Johnson, center Dan Mozes, guard Brian Daniels, cornerback Brandon Sumrall, tight [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 30 2008

Starters Won’t Play In Dallas Game

The starters will be on the bench when the Vikings face the Cowboys in Dallas tomorrow.  Coach Brad Childress also says backup quarterback Gus Frerotte will sit, leaving Brooks Bollinger and rookie John David Booty as the options for the position.  It figures to be a big night for Bollinger and Booty, who are competing [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 27 2008

Jackson’s Status Still Uncertain

It’s still not known if Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will play in Thursday’s preseason finale in Dallas.  He suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during the team’s second preseason game and did not play in the matchup against Pittsburgh last Saturday.  Jackson says his knee is still sore and he doesn’t have his [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 26 2008

Vikes Host Steelers This Weekend at Home

It’s more preseason action at the Metrodome this weekend as the Vikings host the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The quarterback question is still up in the air after Tarvaris Jackson suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee.  Coach Brad Childress says Jackson is making progress.  As for other injuries, tight end Garret Mills, defensive end Brian [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 22 2008

Vikes Prepare For Pittsburgh

The Vikings next preseason matchup is against the Steelers at the Metrodome this Saturday.  Coach Brad Childress still has not named a starting quarterback after Tarvaris Jackson suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee.  Jackson was on the field for stretching exercises yesterday.  Wide Receiver Sidney Rice missed his third straight day of practice [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2008

No Decision On Jackson for Steelers Game

The Vikings have still not made a decision on who will be the starting quarterback for this weekend’s preseason game against the Steelers.  Tarvaris Jackson suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee in the first quarter of last Saturday’s win over Baltimore.  Coach Brad Childress says a decision on Jackson has not been made.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2008

Jackson At Practice With Knee In Brace

Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was at Winter Park yesterday with a brace on his injured right knee.  The young signal-caller was in shorts and shoulder pads, did some stretching, but did not take part in any jogging.  Jackson suffered a sprained MCL in the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason win in Baltimore.  Gus Frerotte is expected [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 19 2008

Jackson OK; Vikings Top Ravens 23-15 in Baltimore

Just a brusied knee.  That’s the very best news for the Vikings coming out of Saturday night’s 23-15 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore.  That bruised knee belongs to QB Tarvaris Jackson, and spoiled what was a great night for the young QB, going 7-for-11 for 82 yards and a touchdown. He also ran [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 17 2008

QB Jackson Hurts Knee in First Quarter vs Ravens

Just as he was playing well in tonight’s preseason game vs the Ravens, QB Tarvaris Jackson left the game with a knee injury.  The injury took place late in the first quarter when Jackson scrambled, and then was hit on a tackle by Ravens LB Antwan Barnes.  Jackson was running around right end on a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2008

Vikes And Ravens Tomorrow Night

The Vikings wrapped up their stay in Mankato yesterday and are now looking ahead to the next preseason matchup.  The Vikes face the Ravens in Baltimore tomorrow night.  After that, Minnesota has two more preseason matchups remaining against Pittsburgh and Dallas.  The regular season opens up on a Monday night this year, with the Vikings [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2008