thevikingage.com - 26 days ago
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Last night, the Vikings‘ official site reported that former safety Orlando Thomas had died after battling ALS for several years. The story was immediately picked up by the Star-Trib and ESPN, and commented upon by luminaries like Dennis Green.
Not long afterward, a man purporting to be ...
Vikings at 8/1 to Win Super Bowl
thevikingage.com 18 days ago — The Vikings have been one of the biggest stories in the NFL all season, and now, Vegas is warming to them too. The latest odds (courtesy of Bodog.com) place the Purple at 7/2 to win the NFC, and 8/1 to claim their first Lombardi Trophy.
At 3/1, the Saints are right now considered the best bet [...]
Former Minnesota Vikings Safety Orlando Thomas Passes Away
sportsonmymind.com 27 days ago — Former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas passed away today:
The Vikings organization has lost a teammate. Former safety Orlando Thomas, who had been suffering from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), passed away early Wednesday morning; he was 37 years old.
A safety for the Vikings from ...
Expect the Unexpected
thevikingage.com 30 days ago — I’m glad to say that my dire predictions for the outcome of today’s Steelers-Vikings game have so far been somewhat wrong. Pittsburgh leads only 10-7 at the half, and so far, has not sliced and diced the Vikings’ secondary.
Credit for that lack of gashing goes to the ...
Good on the Scoreboard, Otherwise…
thevikingage.com 10/11/2009 — Guess we shouldn’t complain – the Vikings lead 17-3 at the half against the allegedly hideous Rams. However, I don’t think the Vikings are too happy about the way they played the first two quarters. Outside of a crisp opening drive the offense has been spotty. And the ...
Stay Classy, Green Bay
thevikingage.com 24 days ago — As part of hate-on-Brett Favre week, Green Bay rechristened the city’s Minnesota Ave. “Aaron Rodgers Drive,” and erected a sign to indicate the temporary change.
On Saturday morning, an unnamed idiot was arrested by Green Bay police for stealing the sign. And no, he ...
A Blow-Out Becomes a Nailbiter – Again
thevikingage.com 23 days ago — We’ve seen this bit before. The Vikings build a big lead, only to watch their defense go softer than Minnesota snow, letting the other team back in.
That’s why, as the Packers clawed their way up from the bottom of a 24-3 well in the second half today, we experienced such a sinking ...
Heartbreak
thevikingage.com 30 days ago — It looked like the Favre magic was going to work again today in Pittsburgh, until a screen pass to Chester Taylor went awry, handing the Steelers a heartbreaking and game-ending pick-6.
The play came just after one of the most impressive runs of Adrian Peterson’s career, a third down ...
Orlando Thomas: Not Dead, Despite What You May Have Read Online
thebiglead.com 24 days ago — Orlando Thomas: The former Minnesota Vikings safety, who has been battling Lou Gehrig’s disease for five years, is not dead, despite media reports that surfaced yesterday suggesting otherwise. The Vikings website first reported that Thomas had ...
Packers vs Vikings: Big Game Predictions
lombardiave.com 24 days ago — Jclombardi’s oracle reviews “Big Game” predictions
Basics:
The teams: The Green Bay Packers (4-2) vs. the Minnesota Vikings (6-1).
Time: 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Place: Lambeau Field, Green Bay.
TV coverage: FOX regional coverage. WITI-TV6 in Milwaukee and WMSN-TV47 in ...
Panthers gamble, stick with Delhomme (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 26 days ago
You can't miss the merchandise trailer in the parking lot on the walk from Bank of America Stadium to Carolina's practice fields. It features a picture of Jake Delhomme getting ready to unload a pass. Underneath him proclaims the Panthers as 2003 NFC ...
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