Mark Craig: Perfect day for an explosion

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San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson set 13 NFL records last season. He won the rushing title and was league MVP. And on Sunday, he moved past Hall of Famer Jim Brown into fourth place for career rushing touchdowns with 107. >In other words, the dude isn't easily impressed. But on Sunday, he was darn near in awe, as Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson romped to an ... [link]

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Week 9 Monday Afternoon TPS Report
Published 11/5/2007 at Shakedownsports.com
... real key to the Saints turning their season around—not eating cheese. …Shaun Rogers’ stiff arm (2:35 mark) on Selvin Young at the end of his interception return. It was like a giant throwing down a little kid. …The Chiefs defense in disbelief that Brett Favre kept shredding them. Jarrad Page’s take? “He made some good pump fakes.” …All the help Adrian Peterson had yesterday. …Priest Holmes is ...

Adrian Peterson Blizzard
Published 11/5/2007 by Pacifist Viking at Pacifist Viking
... runs of over 60 yards in his rookie season, including a 64-yard touchdown in the Vikings' 35-17 win today. And Peterson took a screen pass 60 yards for a touchdown in Week 1.""Peterson is a throwback to the running backs of my youth, like Sanders, Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, Tony Dorsett and Walter Payton - players who seemed to be capable of ripping off 70-yard touchdowns every game. Guys you couldn't take your eyes off.""Perfect Day for an Explosion" (Mark Craig)It takes good fortune to rush for 296 yards; Craig points out ...

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Adrian Peterson has had an amazing season so far this year. Adrian Peterson has rushed for 1,036 yards so far this season which is an amazing feat for a rookie in an entire year. Peterson has had two games this year as a rookie rushing for over 200 yards and is the only rookie to ever have two games rushing over for 200 yards. Peterson also set a new NFL record, most rushing yards in a game, ...
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