December 26th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Vikings RB Bernard Berrian (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Giants, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He was able to participate in practice, although limited, the past two days, so we’d expect him to play this Sunday with a spot in the playoffs on [...]
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Williamses Took Diuretic to Reach $400k Weight Bonuses
From: Pioneer Press Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams both admitted they used a banned diuretic because they each stood to get $400,000 bonuses if they were at or below their prescribed weight a set number of times each year. The information surfaced Tuesday as part of a letter that was included in the [...]
TE Shiancoe Living Up to Big Contract
From: Pioneer Press Vikings coach Brad Childress said Visanthe Shiancoe’s improvement this season is a result of several factors, including the tight end’s thorough understanding of the offense. “He understands the system forward and backward,” Childress said. “It’s not just the nuts and bolts. We’ve been able to expand the menu in what we are [...]
Vikings Want Reconstructed Stadium at Metrodome Site
From: Pioneer Press When the state legislative session opens next month, look for the Vikings to emphasize to lawmakers that the Gophers’ TCF Bank Stadium has 2,200 construction workers on site and the Twins’ Target Field has 3,100 workers on site. And when those projects are completed, some 5,300 workers will be seeking new jobs, [...]
WR Berrian Has MRI on Ankle
Coach Brad Childress said receiver Bernard Berrian had an MRI on his left ankle Monday and the injury doesn’t appear to be serious. Berrian rolled his ankle in the third quarter but was able to return. It will be interested to see if the team will play him for a full game Sunday if they [...]
Frerotte Has Two Broken Bones?
From: Pioneer Press An MRI on the back of Vikings QB Gus Frerotte revealed two transverse process fractures, according to a report in Yahoo. Frerotte left the game against the Detroit Lions because of a fractured transverse process but an MRI the following day revealed a second fractured transverse process that was suffered in a [...]
Childress Says Jackson to Stay as the Starting QB
He didn’t have a good game vs the Falcons on Sunday, but that is not going to cost QB Tarvaris Jackson his job. Vikings coach Brad Childress today said Jackson will remain the starting quarterback for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New York Giants. Jackson went 22-of-36 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns in [...]
Former Bears WR Wade Says Bears Will Blow Game Tonight to Pack
From: ProFootballTalk.com After the Vikings blew their chance to win the NFC North against the Falcons on Sunday, Vikings receiver Bobby Wade — who once played for the Bears — said that the Bears will blow their chance to pull even atop the division on Monday night in Chicago. “We need the Bears to blow [...]
The Quick and Easy Tailgate Plan for a Vikings Fan Brought to you by Swanson Chicken Traveling Tailgate
Check out this collection of quick, easy, and delicious recipes for your Vikings’ tailgating and football parties! Whether you’re cooking for the whole team or just the defensive line, these dishes are guaranteed to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Go Vikings! Starters: Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Dip: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened [...]
Vikings Fumble Away Shot to Secure Division in 24-17 Loss to Falcons
With a division title still to wrap up, the Vikings and their red hot offense from a week ago came crashing down on Sunday, losing at home to the playoff bound Atlanta Falcons 24-17. The win for the Falcons clinches them a playoff spot, while the Vikings are still fighting for their playoff lives with [...]
