September 11th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in While the Vikings come into Sunday’s game with the Colts at just 0-1, for whatever reason the game is not getting a ton of buzz, and next Sunday’s game vs the Panthers at home is still far short of a sellout. Reports say that there are still about 6,000 tickets available for the game, and [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Two Hicks with Hurts
Two guys named Hicks had limited reps during yesterday’s Vikings practice at Winter Park in Eden Prairie. Kick returner Maurice Hicks is bothered by a foot injury, while offensive lineman Artis Hicks hurt his elbow during Monday’s loss at Green Bay. Both are expected to be ready to play in Sunday’s home game against Indianapolis. [...]
Tags: No Bad Blood Childress, McCarthy
Vikings coach Brad Childress says there’s no bad blood between him and Green Bay’s Mike McCarthy. The two did not shake hands following Monday’s win by the Packers at Lambeau Field. McCarthy says he couldn’t find Childress after the game ended, and the Vikings coach says he was looking to get together with quarterback Tarvaris [...]
O-Line Let Shorthanded After Injury to LT Hicks
The Vikings had to scramble to put together an offensive line after left tackle Artis Hicks was hurt in the third quarter of last night’s loss at Green Bay. Hicks was starting in place of Bryant McKinnie, who was suspended the first four games of the season because of N-F-L conduct violations. Hick suffered an [...]
Allen a Non-Factor in First Game for Vikings
It was not an impressive debut for Vikings defensive end Jared Allen. Acquired in the offseason from Kansas City, the All-Pro defender was held without a sack and did not record a tackle in last night’s loss at Green Bay. Allen says it was the worst performance in his career. The Packers’ offensive line was [...]
Final Drive Stopped by Jackson’s Wild Throw
Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson says he felt like he had plenty of time to put together a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter of last night’s season-opening loss at Green Bay. But after moving the Vikings offense into Packer territory with a little more than a minute remaining, Jackson’s pass was picked off by Atari Bigby [...]
Opening Letdown: Vikings Fall to Pack 24-19
The Packers didn’t need Brett Favre to beat the Vikings for the fifth straight time. Aaron Rodgers passed for one touchdown and ran for another in lifting Green Bay to the 24-19 win at Lambeau Field in the season opener for both teams. Will Blackmon ran back a punt 76 yards for a score, and [...]
Talking Pigskin: Pork Recipes for the Vikings
Are you ready for some pigskin? Pork recipes, that is. Food & Wine has paired 32 of their most delicious pork dishes with each of the NFL’s 32 teams.. Find out what dish they chose for the Minnesota Vikings! http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/nfl-pigskin-nfc-team-pork-recipes/13
Vikings Vote in Captains for 2008 Season
Vikings players voted linebacker E.J. Henderson, offensive lineman Steve Hutchinson and place kicker Ryan Longwell as captains for the 2008 season. Vikings coach Brad Childress says all three are ready to handle the responsibilities that come with being a captain. He would not reveal the vote totals All three will have the letter “C” sewn [...]
Vikings-Packers Injury Report
MINNESOTA VIKINGS Practice Report (Team Did Not Practice on Wednesday) Wednesday WR Robert Ferguson (ankle), RB Maurice Hicks (foot), QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee), S Madieu Williams (neck) GREEN BAY PACKERS Practice Report (Team Did Not Practice on Wednesday) Wednesday S Atari Bigby (ankle), T Chad Clifton (knees, chest), DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee), RB Ryan Grant [...]
