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Vikings Gab (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Vikings players must be particularly good at playing through pain, because it seems that every week players are added to the injury report when we had no idea what-so-ever that they were hurt. E.J. Henderson (knee), Antoine Winfield (toe), and Bernard Berrian (hamstring) were all held out of practice today. Jimmy Kennedy did not participate either, [...]
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CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
Notable Vikings defenders from Week 7 at the Steelers include: LB E.J. Henderson (seven total tackles), DT Pat Williams (six total tackles, forced fumble), CB Asher Allen (three solo tackles, sack, forced fumble), DT Jimmy Kennedy and LB Ben Leber (solo tackle and sack each).
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The Viking Age (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Interesting comments from Leslie Frazier about the nickel and how roles may be changing. Via the Star-Trib: Linebacker Ben Leber usually comes out in nickel situations — fellow linebackers E.J. Henderson and Chad Greenway remain on the field — but Frazier said that might change Sunday. “We discussed that and we’re going to do some things [...]
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Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
one of only two NFL starters from South Dakota (teammate Chad Greenway (notes) is the other), made one of the biggest plays in Monday night's 30-23 win over the Packers. He tackled tight end Jermichael Finley (notes) at the 1-yard line on third down in the third quarter, saving a touchdown. The Vikings then held Green Bay on fourth down. After the game, Leber talked with Sporting News' Dennis Dillon....
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Owsblog (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester United in acrimony, after a highly successful career with many, many highpoints (so many that ANY club supporter that 'hates' ManU [Manure] admits to a grudging admiration and respect)...he "retires"...but then joins a second-string London club playing in the shadow of neighbouring giants; after turning them around to produce a reasonable (but not cup winning)...
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Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 08/21/2009
More photos » by Jim Mone - AP 18 days ago: Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen tosses a football while doing calisthenics during NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) Browse more photos » Game time : 7 PM Central Where : Some dome in Minneapolis T.V .: It's on KCTV in Kansas City and I doubt it's broadcast many other places. I seem...
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Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 08/03/2009
There was a scary moment during Sunday's practice when linebacker Ben Leber and nickel back Benny Sapp collided while trying to break up a John David Booty pass.
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Charlotte Observer: Sports (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009
(Associated Press) Brett Favre called Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress on Tuesday to tell the coach he won't be coming out of retirement to play for Minnesota. “It was the hardest decision I've ever made,” Favre told ESPN. “I didn't feel like physically I could play at a level that was acceptable.” The decision, which was first reported by the Star Tribune of Minneapolis,...
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Charlotte Observer: Sports (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009
(By JON KRAWCZYNSKI, AP Sports Writer) Brett Favre has handed the Minnesota Vikings one more loss. The 39-year-old Favre called Vikings coach Brad Childress on Tuesday to tell the coach he won't be coming out of retirement to play for Minnesota. "It was the hardest decision I've ever made," Favre told ESPN. "I didn't feel like physically I could play at a level that was acceptable. I...
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New Orleans Saints (Free subscription) | 07/05/2009
In the weeks leading up to the start of the New Orleans Saints’ 2009 training camp, NewOrleansSaints.com will take an inside look at some interesting facts and figures of various high-profile players on the Saints’ roster. This is part four in the series. MIDDLE LINEBACKER JONATHAN VILMA Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 NFL Experience in 2009 : 6th Season Years with Saints : 2nd Season College:...
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Daily Norseman (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
As we wait for tonight's "State of the Vikings ," one member of the team is already commenting on the latest developments in the Favre saga. Here's Ben Leber on the timeline he'd like to see moving forward: "I would like to see this resolved by at least the end of the first week of training camp," he said. "If it’s not resolved by the end of the first week I would hate...
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