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T.J. Who?-From Wanted To Forgotten

There was a time when T.J. Houshmanzadeh was a big house hold name in Minnesota. (No pun intended) A time when the many Minnesota Vikings fans could almost dream of seeing the long named athlete ...

Written by Andy Smith about 2 months ago 16 reads 0 comments
Second Half Comeback-Minnesota Vikings Win-Nothing Less

The Minnesota Vikings were coming off their first win of the season against a Cleveland Browns team in major rebuilding mode in week one. The first half did not meet the typical standards of Vikings coaching...

Written by Andy Smith about 2 months ago 26 reads 8 comments
Adrian Peterson's Ground Assault Carries Minnesota Vikings Over Browns

With the return of football came the return of Adrian Peterson's continued ground assualt on NFL defenses. For the Minnesota Vikings, the first half wasn't as coordinated as they would have liked it...

Written by Andy Smith about 2 months ago 14 reads 0 comments
Are The Minnesota Vikings Ready For Some Football? Let's Hope So!

"Are you ready for some football?"-It's was a great question Hank Williams asked NFL fans with a party mentality behind every word. But it's huge question the Minnesota Vikings must answer...

Written by Andy Smith about 2 months ago 8 reads 2 comments
Brett Favre-Adrian Peterson Show Regular Season Flair in Vikings' Win

The NFL season is almost upon us, and teams are beginning the tough task of narrowing down their rosters. As for one player, he hopes to build bonds with his players on and off the field, in hopes of a successful season which is less then two weeks away

Written by Andy Smith about 3 months ago 205 reads 2 comments
A Minnesota Viking Fans' Open Thoughts On: Brett Favre

Last Tuesday, August 18th, Brett Favre did the unimaginable. Against the wishes of thousands of devoted Green Bay Packers fans, Favre joined their NFC North division rival, my beloved Minnesota Vikings...

Written by Andy Smith about 3 months ago 20 reads 4 comments
Tavaris Jackson: A QB Battle and His NFL Career on the Line

On Friday against the Indianapolis Colts, QB Sage Rosenfels shined in his first game in a Minnesota Vikings uniform, going 10-for-13 for 91 yards and leading the Vikes offense to scoring drives on both series he played in...

Written by Andy Smith about 3 months ago 24 reads 0 comments
Brett Favre Is Back In The Headlines-Could He Still Be A Minnesota Viking?

The Brett Favre saga, the Favre soap opera, Favre watch. Call it what you like, but Brett Favre is back in the news again. Foxsports...

Written by Andy Smith about 3 months ago 40 reads 0 comments
The Minnesota Vikings 2009 Season: A Shaky QB Competiton Will Decide It All

When quarterback Sage Rosenfels took to the field for the first time as a Minnesota Viking at training camp in Mankato, he was guaranteed one sure thing: He would get a shot at the starting QB position...

Written by Andy Smith about 3 months ago 607 reads 5 comments
Brett Favre Saga: Time To Move on Minnesota Vikings

There is no doubt when Brett Favre announced that he would stay retired instead of signing with the Minnesota Vikings, his former teams' biggest archrival, Minnesota Viking fans' hearts were crushed...

Written by Andy Smith about 4 months ago 37 reads 4 comments
Minnesota Vikings Waive Fourth Year Cornerback Charles Gordon

The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that they had waived Cornerback Charles Gordon. Mainly in part to clear up the logjam at Cornerback, where the Vikings will enter Training Camp Friday, with eight...

Written by Andy Smith about 4 months ago 25 reads 2 comments
A Case For The Minnesota Viking Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have made it abundantly clear this off-season, if they want a shot at a Super Bowl, they'll need a quarterback to lead them...

Written by Andy Smith about 4 months ago 32 reads 6 comments
Could a Tavaris Jackson Trade Be a Wrong Move?

Okay, I know what you must be thinking. "This guy's out of his mind!" I'm not, at least I like to think I'm not. So before you make any other quick judgements, let me defend myself...

Written by Andy Smith about 4 months ago 294 reads 8 comments
Minnesota Vikings' Playbook Being Customized To become Brett Favre Friendly

With the Brett Favre saga possibly nearing an end, as well as Favre's second retirement, the Minnesota Vikings' next big step will be to look at how Favre can impact their offensive playbook...

Written by Andy Smith about 4 months ago 407 reads 4 comments
Report: Brett Favre's Doctor Weighs In On Return With Minnesota Vikings

If the Favre Saga wasn't big enough already, Brett Favre's surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, who helped repair a torn tendon in Favre's throwing arm, has added more to the Favre fire. On Sunday, Yahoo-Sports...

Written by Andy Smith about 4 months ago 78 reads 2 comments
Minnesota Vikings Sign Linebacker Jasper Brinkley

The Minnesota Vikings have signed their second draft pick on Tuesday, according to their team Web site and local Minneapolis newspaper, The Star Tribune...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 187 reads 2 comments
Jared Allen Will Bring Even More to This Year's Vikings Defense

They say defense win championships, and for the most part that is true. Look back at the past Super Bowl champions and you will see championship teams with at least a decent defense if not a legendary defense winning the Lombardi trophy...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 528 reads 4 comments
Percy Harvin Sent Home With Illness

Percy Harvin, the Minnesota Vikings' 22nd pick in this years NFL draft and newest wide receiver, was sent home because of an illness Sunday...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 66 reads 12 comments
Causing Problems: Drama Queens of the NFL

The NFL is filled with talent and skill. It's also filled with Super stars and High Profile Players. Big name players who grace our TV screens every Sunday with spectatcular athleticism, and talent almost unbeliveable...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 3,026 reads 19 comments
Adrian Peterson Would Welcome Brett Favre to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings, who have been in dire need of a quarterback for the past four years, are currently involved in the ongoing Favre saga...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 365 reads 8 comments
The Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre: What Can We Expect?

No, the Brett Favre saga has not ended, at least not yet. But in recent weeks there has been plenty of speculation regarding Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. Many sites, including ProFootballTalk...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 249 reads 12 comments
The Arizona Cardinals Hope To Repeat Last Years Success

The Arizona Cardinals shocked the NFL nation last year when they flew there way through the playoffs. Even more shocking was the fight they put up against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 20 reads 0 comments
Minnesota Vikings Sign Their Seventh Round Draft Pick Jamarca Sanford

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings signed Jamarca Sanford, their seventh round draft pick to a contract deal. Becoming the first of their five draft picks to be signed. However, the Vikings did not disclose terms of the contract...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 29 reads 0 comments
Minnesota Vikings and Percy Harvin: A Wildcat Package

The NFL has been called a "copy-cat" league, due to the fact that if one team tries something new and succeeds, another team is sure to follow. This description couldn't have described the 2008 NFL season any clearer...

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 675 reads 0 comments
Minnesota Vikings Waive Three NFL Rookies

The Minnesota Vikings tightened up their roster before Training Camp, cutting their roster down to 82. In the process, the team waived Virginia Tech quarterback Sean Glennon, Fresno State offensive linemen Bobby Lepori and Alabama Tight End Nick Walker..

Written by Andy Smith about 5 months ago 288 reads 3 comments

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Andy Smith Article Archive

T.J. Who?-From Wanted To Forgotten

Second Half Comeback-Minnesota Vikings Win-Nothing Less

Adrian Peterson's Ground Assault Carries Minnesota Vikings Over Browns

Are The Minnesota Vikings Ready For Some Football? Let's Hope So!

Brett Favre-Adrian Peterson Show Regular Season Flair in Vikings' Win

A Minnesota Viking Fans' Open Thoughts On: Brett Favre

Tavaris Jackson: A QB Battle and His NFL Career on the Line

Brett Favre Is Back In The Headlines-Could He Still Be A Minnesota Viking?

The Minnesota Vikings 2009 Season: A Shaky QB Competiton Will Decide It All

Brett Favre Saga: Time To Move on Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings Waive Fourth Year Cornerback Charles Gordon

A Case For The Minnesota Viking Quarterback

Could a Tavaris Jackson Trade Be a Wrong Move?

Minnesota Vikings' Playbook Being Customized To become Brett Favre Friendly

Report: Brett Favre's Doctor Weighs In On Return With Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings Sign Linebacker Jasper Brinkley

Jared Allen Will Bring Even More to This Year's Vikings Defense

Percy Harvin Sent Home With Illness

Causing Problems: Drama Queens of the NFL

Adrian Peterson Would Welcome Brett Favre to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre: What Can We Expect?

The Arizona Cardinals Hope To Repeat Last Years Success

Minnesota Vikings Sign Their Seventh Round Draft Pick Jamarca Sanford

Minnesota Vikings and Percy Harvin: A Wildcat Package

Minnesota Vikings Waive Three NFL Rookies

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