1. SavetheVikes.org Rallies for a New Stadium in Minnesota, Will You Be There?

    Cory Merrifield was not about to let the situation continue as it was. "From my perspective," he said, "there was little being done. I wasn't going to sit by and just wave my team off to Los Angeles or another market...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about over 3 years ago 254 reads 0 comments

  2. Minnesota Vikings: Williams' Case Moved Back To State Court

    Apparently no one wants the political hot-potato of deciding whether Pat and Kevin Williams will be starting for the Minnesota Vikings come September...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about almost 4 years ago 140 reads 4 comments

  3. NFL Rooney Rule Ridiculous?

    In 2003, The Rooney Rule was instituted by the NFL in response to a report commissioned by the late Johnny Cochran (famed O.J. attorney) and Cyrus Mehri. The report, published in 2002, lambasted the dearth of black head coaches in the NFL...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about almost 5 years ago 213 reads 3 comments

  4. Brett Favre to Vikes? Excitement Shouldn't Compromise Journalistic Integrity

    Around dinner time last night I got a call from a friend in Oklahoma City. Busy, I answered and asked if I could call her back...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about 4 years ago 215 reads 3 comments

  5. ESPN Commentator Cites Erica Jong Novel as Reason for Leaving MNF

    Disassociated Press (DP): ESPN commentator Tony Kornheiser cites Erica Jong's 1973 novel "Fear of Flying" as his reason for exiting his post on Monday Night Football...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about 4 years ago 107 reads 0 comments

  6. Vikings Gear Up for Tomorrow's OTA's

    Minnesota Vikings OTA's begin tomorrow at Winter Park. For those of you new to the game of football, an OTA is an Organized Team Activity—an opportunity to get some "team time" together before Training Camp begins in July...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about 4 years ago 128 reads 5 comments

  7. Post-Draft Offense: Weakest Link Is Childress

    In looking over the roster for next season and I'm encouraged by what I see. Adrian Peterson is back for what is the final season on his current contract, Bernard Berrian is healthy, Sydney Rice ...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about 4 years ago 29 reads 2 comments

  8. Pawlenty's Nod To Favre Nod To New Stadium?

    Does Pawlenty's comment regarding Brett Favre indicate a change in his attitude towards a new stadium? Calls to Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development Lester ...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about 4 years ago 369 reads 2 comments

  9. 20 Questions With Jared Allen

    When players descend on Mankato in just a few short months, so will the fans, the curious, and the Press. Given the chance to spend time asking any player, anything, I'd sidle up to Jared Allen, ...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about 4 years ago 372 reads 4 comments

  10. A.P. And Me: Our Rookie Year

    I admit it. I am a neophyte, new-bee, novice to the world of the NFL . Prior to the Vikings/ Chargers game a couple of years ago, my NFL knowledge was limited to knowing ...

    Carrie Daklin Written by Carrie Daklin about 4 years ago 118 reads 3 comments