Kevin Williams’ hearing not done yet
blogs.startribune.com 11/21/2008 — Talk about a long day. Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams began his meeting with NFL officials regarding his appeal of a four-game suspension (see below blog for more details) at 10 this morning in New York. Just heard that as of about 10:15 p.m. ...

Vikings Pat and Kevin Williams will sue NFL over four-game suspension
twincities.com 12/3/2008 — The Vikings didn't even get 48 hours to bask in the biggest victory of the Brad Childress era. Late Tuesday, the players' day off after a 34-14 victory over the Chicago Bears that gave them the NFC North Division lead alone, the Vikings received ...

Pat Williams and Kevin Williams
sportsviews.com 12/4/2008 — Pat Williams and Kevin Williams

Purplegate: Pat and Kevin Williams ready for court
i94sports.com 12/3/2008 — ESPN’s Kevin Siefert in his NFC North blog writes that the Williamses plan to “file litigation Wednesday to prevent their four-game suspensions from taking effect.” It is unclear if this will change the outcome of the suspensions, but the lawyers for Kevin and Pat are ready ...

Kevin and Pat Williams suspended
i94sports.com 12/2/2008 — NFL.com is reporting that Kevin and Pat Williams of the Minnesota Vikings have been suspended by the league for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Six other players have been suspended as well. The suspensions will take both Kevin and Pat out for the Vikings final four games ...

Vikings' 'Williams Wall' taken down, might go to court
startribune.com 12/3/2008 — Pro Bowl tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams were suspended for the final four games of the regular season without pay for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids, but may apply for injunctions. .

Vikings Defensive Tackles Pat Williams And Kevin Williams Test Positive For Steroid-Masking Water Pills
FanIQ.com 10/27/2008 — We learned earlier that Saints players Deuce McAllister and Will Smith tested positive for water pills that are known to be used to mask steroid use. The latest news is no surprise. There were several more positive tests. The list of offenders ...

Who's behind the Williams Wall?
twincities.com 10/29/2008 — Vikings coach Brad Childress didn't want to get into the "ifs and buts" of fielding his eighth-ranked defense sans the Williams Wall. But the Vikings have to prepare for that possibility with defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams ...

JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF WILLIAMS AND WILLIAMS
profootballtalk.com 12/4/2008 — Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Pat Williams and Kevin Williams have won a big victory in their efforts to avoid being suspended by the National Football League KSTP-TV in Minneapolis is reporting that Judge Gary Larson has issued a temporary ...

WILLIAMS WIN COULD BE SHORT-LIVED
profootballtalk.com 12/4/2008 — Before Vikings fans book early February hotel rooms for Tampa in the wake of Wednesday’s decision by Judge Gary Larson to issue a temporary restraining order preventing the NFL from suspending defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams, keep in ...

Suspensions Put Vikings Playoff Hopes In Jeopardy — Bleacher Report - NFL 12/2/2008
Several weeks ago, six players were discovered to have been using substances that are banned by the NFL. The players were: Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister, and Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints, Bryan Pittman of the Houston Texans, and ...

Iyer: Loss of Williamses rocks Vikings' playoff boat — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL 12/3/2008
After losing defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams for the final four games, staying in first place will be a big challenge for the Vikings, says Vinnie Iyer.

NFL's drug suspensions strike Vikes 'D' — NYDailyNews.com - Football 12/3/2008
The NFL suspended Pat and Kevin Williams, the Vikings two Pro Bowl defensive tackles, and four others for the final four games of the regular season Tuesday, denying all appeals after positive tests for diuretics.

Week 14 NFC North Power Rankings — Bleacher Report - NFL 12/3/2008
After taking a week off for Thanksgiving, the weekly NFC North Power Rankings are making it's triumphant return this week. Speaking of triumphant returns, the Minnesota Vikings have made one of their own to the top of the rankings with a huge win ...

Two Days Later: The Bears May Have The Last Laugh — Bleacher Report - NFL 12/3/2008
48 hours later, the Bears have won and the Vikings have lost.  After NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell handed out suspensions to Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, smiles abound in the Windy City. Also included in the ...