September 30th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The topic was simple enough: Which architect and which construction company would be crowned by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission? With an A-OK from the Viking’s to begin to plan a new pro football stadium, price-tag unknown? The atmosphere at a special meeting of the Sports Facilities Commission this morning grew tense, the scene ugly [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Turnovers and Mistakes Doom Vikings in 30-17 Loss
Paced by their usual tough defense and a good day from QB Kerry Collins and rookie RB Chris Johnson, the Vikings Sunday fell to 1-3 losing to the Tennessee Titans 30-17 at LP Field. The Vikings hung tough with the now 4-0 Titans, and had a shot down 23-17 in the fourth quarter, but a [...]
LB Henderson Leaves Game with Lower Leg Injury
Linebacker E.J. Henderson left today’s game against the Titans with an injury to his lower right leg. Henderson was taken off the field on a cart midway through the second quarter after a short run by Tennessee’s LenDale White. There was no word on his possible return.
Despite Hamstring Issue; Peterson to Start vs Titans
Adrian Peterson is going to give it a go today vs the Titans. Despite a hamstring issue, Peterson is going to try it and see what he can do. The big question will be how many carries his body can take against a very good Titans defense.
Video: Frerotte Leads Vikings To First Win Of The Season
Frerotte and Vikings Rally for 20-10 Win Over Panthers
For at least one day, Vikings head coach Brad Childress looks like a genius. Making the move to backup QB Gus Frerotte, the Vikings veteran QB led the team to a huge 20-10 win over the Carolina Panthers Sunday, maybe even saving the Vikings season. A team that looked poised for a run in the [...]
Previewing the Panthers at Vikings Showdown
It’s been a long time since Panthers fans have had a lot to root for, but after two wins vs the Chargers and Bears, Carolina looks to extend their winning streak on Sunday as they take on the Vikings at the Metrodome. Carolina rallied from 17-3 to take out the Bears 20-17 at Bank of [...]
Peterson Misses Practice Due to Hamstring
The Vikings will not only have a new QB under center on Sunday, they may just have a new feature back as well. The team is holding its collective breath, as star RB Adrian Peterson missed practice today due to a hamstring issue. “It’s a concern,” coach Brad Childress said. “Your legs are your legs. [...]
Vikings Bench QB Tarvaris Jackson, Name Gus Frerotte Starter
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1 Comment »Colts Stun Vikings 18-15 on Last Second Field Goal
Dominating the Colts all day, the Vikings did something they simply as a team that feels they are going to win the NFC North must do – finish. They beat the Colts up and down the field, building a 15-0 lead but then allowing Indy back in the game and eventually losing 18-15. The dagger [...]
