DLR Props of the Week
DaLockerRoom.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
DMV's own Madieu Williams of the Minnesota Vikings gives $2 milli to his former college and county.
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Lions at Vikings - Overflow Thread #2
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
More photos » by Andy King - AP about 14 hours ago: Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith, center, runs against Minnesota Vikings' Madieu Williams (20) and Kevin Williams (93) in the first quarter of their NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King) Browse more photos » After three quarters of play in Minnesota, the Lions are down 17-10 to the Vikings...
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Vikings Insider: For two safeties, it's too many or not enough
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
Tyrell Johnson and Madieu Williams fall under the microscope in the Vikings' Tampa-2 defense.
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Introducing an Athlete of the Rarest Kind
The FanHouse - Carolina Panthers (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
by Kevin Blackistone Filed under: NFL Madieu Williams hasn't changed his surname to reflect his Minnesota Vikings jersey number, 20. He doesn't star in a reality television show circling around his life. He doesn't even tweet. He is the anti-Ochocinco, the mirror opposite of T.O., the quietude in the cacophonous world of the modern professional athlete. But Williams' refreshing persona is not what...
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Madieu Williams is Really, Really Generous
Daily Norseman (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Madieu Williams is Really, Really Generous Great story from the Star Tribune about Vikings Free Safety Madieu Williams giving TWO MILLION DOLLARS to his alma mater, the University of Maryland. The money will go towards health care research. Williams didn't want any attention for his incredibly generous gift, but I'm afraid I have to give credit where it's due. Kudos to Mr. Williams for reminding us...
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Viking spends his down time lifting others up
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Madieu Williams quietly makes his mark and redefines the notion of giving 100 percent with a $2 million gift to his alma mater for health care research
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NATIONAL FRIDAY LEAGUE (week nine)
Pacifist Viking (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
2009 Vikings: first half 2009 Minnesota Vikings 7-1, including four wins road wins, 5-0 in the conference and 3-0 in the division, and five home games remaining. It's hard to be in much better shape right now. Let's look at some things that happened in the first half and how it might be relevant to the second half. Good Surprises Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin: Rice is on pace for 1,000 yards, and has...
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NFL player from Sierra Leone gives $2 million to U-Md.
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
At 9, Madieu Williams immigrated to Prince George's County from Sierra Leone, one of the poorest nations on Earth. The move gave his family a sense of perspective. His mother told him over and over that if he ever found himself in a position to make a difference, he should do it.
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NATIONAL FRIDAY LEAGUE (week 8)
Pacifist Viking (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Vikings-Packers Preview Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers Last Matchup: Vikings 30, Packers 23 The first matchup between these teams featured some defensive performances on both sides that will be difficult to repeat. The Packers held Adrian Peterson to 2.2 yards per rush attempt, and stripped the ball from him, returning it for a touchdown: I don’t believe they can stop him so effectively...
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Sources: Minnesota Vikings' Antoine Winfield likely out 4-6 weeks
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was listed doubtful for Sunday's game with a sprained right foot. Safety Madieu Williams is listed as questionable with a quadriceps injury, as is backup safety Husain Abdullah with a sore back.
- Vikings CB Winfield doubtful, Harvin questionable - kansascity.com
- Steelers Notebook: Polamalu says he's ready to go, but might wear brace in game - post-gazette.com
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Vikings list Winfield as doubtful vs. Steelers
Fox News (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
The Minnesota Vikings' challenge against Ben Roethlisberger and those passing Pittsburgh Steelers looks even greater now. Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was listed doubtful for Sunday's game with a sprained right foot. Safety Madieu Williams is listed as questionable with a quadriceps injury, as is backup safety Husain Abdullah with a sore back.
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Antoine Is Doubtful, Other Injury News
Vikings Gab (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
The Vikings are no longer the healthiest team in football. Unfortunately, the Steelers are. Here is the injury news: Probable: Adrian Peterson (ankle) Questionable: Percy Harvin (shoulder), Madieu Williams (quadricep), Husain Abdullah (back) Doubtful: Antoine Winfield (foot), Darius Reynaud (hamstring) For the Steelers, both Troy Polamalu and Rashard Mendenhall are listed as probable.
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Winfield Doubtful for Sunday, Harvin Questionable
Daily Norseman (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Winfield Doubtful for Sunday, Harvin Questionable Antoine Winfield has been officially listed by the Vikings as doubtful for Sunday's game, but obviously, we've seen nothing to indicate that there's any chance of him playing. So count him out for Sunday. Percy Harvin, meanwhile, is questionable after reinjuring his shoulder last week. Update: Here's the full injury report . Husain Abudllah and Madieu...
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CB Winfield doubtful for Week 7
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh with a sprained right foot. Winfield was injured last Sunday against Baltimore and did not practice all week. Benny Sapp would likely get the start in his place if Winfield cannot play with Karl Paymah also seeing playing time. Other players listed as questionable for the game: safety Madieu Williams (quadriceps)...
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Brad Childress Places the Game In the Hands of Carl Paymah, Not Brett Favre
Hoops and Other Pop Culture (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
One of these men has been to the Pro Bowl numerous times. One was 3 time MVP of the National Football League. One was not. Now, most of you reading this Blog know which is which. "Coach" Brad Childress apparently does not. With Antoine Winfield injured and out of the game, the Vikes were forced to use Carl Paymah in his stead, resulting in the Vikes playing 8 versus 11 when Baltimore had...