Vikings' Allen will discuss his past alcohol abuse with NFL rookies

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JARED ALLEN TO SPEAK AT ROOKIE SYMPOSIUM
Published 7/1/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... NFL Rookie Symposium would be wise to consider Jared Allen as a role model — for what to do on the field and what not to do off the field. Allen was a fourth-round pick out of Idaho State in 2004, and he has developed into one of the best and highest-paid players in the league. But his multiple DUI arrests have put his career in jeopardy. So when Allen speaks at the Rookie Symposium today, those rookies ought to pay close attention, even if Allen doesn’t think they’re going to.“ Honestly, I’m not sure if anyone will listen ,” Allen said, per Sean Jensen of the Pioneer Press . ...

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Published 7/1/2008 by Pacifist Viking (noreply@blogger.com) at Pacifist Viking
At ESPN, Kevin Seifert writes about Kenechi Udeze's cancer recovery and his marrow transplant from his brother. To help us through Irrelevant Controversy Season, USA Today is ranking the top five players at different positions during the Super Bowl era, and today. According to USA Today, Steve Hutchinson is the best interior offensive lineman playing today. Jared Allen will talk to NFL rookies about his alcohol abuse (Pioneer Press). On Adrian Peterson (Viking Update). Pro-Football-Reference.com puts ...