Archive for December, 2011

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The OchoCinco News Network (OCNN), “America’s First Athlete-Driven Social News Network”, is back again and looking for help in covering the coolest events and hottest parties at this year’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis. After making an unforgettable splash at the past two Super Bowls, editor-in-chief Chad Ochocinco is turning to the fans to find the [...]

Adrian Peterson back at practice Thursday

Minnesota Vikings superstar running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis, a big step toward healing from a sprained left ankle. Peterson has missed the last two games with his injury, but he made significant strides in cutting and planting on his foot without pain. “It was really encouraging to see some of [...]

Vikings at Lions Thursday Injury Report

Minnesota Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related) Did not participate: QB Christian Ponder (hip) Limited participation: CB Asher Allen (shoulder), LB Chad Greenway (elbow), DE Everson Griffen (quadriceps), WR Percy Harvin (finger), G Steve Hutchinson (illness), RB Adrian Peterson (ankle), DE Brian Robison (concussion), TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hand) Full participation: LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder), [...]

Vikings at Lions Wednesday Injury Report

Minnesota  Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related) Did not participate: G Steve Hutchinson (illness), RB Adrian Peterson (ankle), QB Christian Ponder (hip), DE Brian Robison (concussion) Limited participation: CB Asher Allen (shoulder), LB Chad Greenway (elbow), DE Everson Griffen (quadriceps), TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hand) Full participation: LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder), G Anthony Herrera (knee) [...]

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Last season the NFL shined in the Lone Star State, as we had a shot to rock the city of Dallas, arriving there for Super Bowl weekend pumped and ready to party for the Super Bowl battle between the Steelers and the Packers. While the trip was great, and the city was buzzing from the [...]

Hip pointer will not sideline Christian Ponder on Sunday at Detroit

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder suffered a hip pointer after taking a shot to his right hip in the first quarter of Sunday’s 35-32 loss to the Denver Broncos. Jeremy Fowler of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports coach Leslie Frazier said trainers believe Ponder “should be fine” for Sunday’s game, but he will be limited in [...]

Ponder blames himself for loss against Denver

Minnesota Vikings first-round quarterback Christian Ponder set a franchise single-game rookie passing yards record with 381 yards and a had a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday, but blamed himself for the team’s 35-32 loss to the Denver Broncos. “I’m disappointed in myself,” Ponder said according to Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN.com. “It’s hard to look [...]

Vikings Can’t Stop Tebow and Broncos is 35-32 Loss

Another week, another way to lose. Christian Ponder set a Vikings rookie record by throwing for 381 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions — one of which was returned for a score, as the Broncos rallied to top the Vikings 35-32. Two of Ponder’s TD throws were long completions to Percy Harvin, who finished [...]

Denver at Minnesota Week 13 Inactives

Denver: FB Quinn Johnson, TE Julius Thomas, T Tony Hills, G Manny Ramirez, LB Mike Mohamed, LB Von Miller, S Rahim Moore Minnesota: RB Adrian Peterson, T DeMarcus Love, C/G Brandon Fusco, DE D’Aundre Reed, CB Asher Allen, CB Chris Cook, S Andrew Sendejo

Vikings claim QB Sage Rosenfels off waivers

One day after waiving quarterback Donovan McNabb, Minnesota Vikings claimed quarterback Sage Rosenfels off waivers from the Miami Dolphins, Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports. Rosenfels had been on the Dolphins’ “Non-Football Illness” report before he was surprisingly granted his release on Thursday. Rosenfels had been waived earlier from the New York Giants’ “Non-Football Illness” list after he [...]