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The Best Offseason Move in the NFL: The Fall of T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Late last February and into early March, the Minnesota Vikings were pursuing one of the biggest names on the free agent market, wide receiver T.J Houshmandzadeh...

Written by Andy Rarick about 10 days ago 897 reads 3 comments
Vikings-Steelers: Referees Ruin a Great Game

I don't think too many Vikings fans were shocked at the result of Sunday's game versus the Steelers. We knew this was going to be a tough game...

Written by Andy Rarick about about 1 month ago 1,830 reads 60 comments
Without Winfield, The Vikings Are in Deep Trouble

Along with many other fans of the Vikings this past Sunday, I watched as Joe Flacco lit up a terrible defense play after play. Upon further inspection, I realized that the same player was giving up big plays time and time again, Karl Paymah...

Written by Andy Rarick about about 1 month ago 727 reads 9 comments
Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings: Who Looks Better in Purple?

The Vikings are heading into their biggest three game stretch all season that includes the Ravens at home, the Steelers at Pittsburgh, and the Packers in Green Bay...

Written by Andy Rarick about about 1 month ago 657 reads 0 comments
Stop The Nonsense: The Vikings Are For Real

If you were to tell me at the beginning of the season that the Vikings would be 5-0 to start the season, I would have said, "So what?" If you were to tell me that Favre would be one of the top ...

Written by Andy Rarick about about 1 month ago 857 reads 12 comments
San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings: Week Three Preview

Here the Vikings sit at an undefeated 2-0. Minnesota has started the season in the best possible way record-wise, but the team still has a long way to go...

Written by Andy Rarick about 2 months ago 961 reads 4 comments
Two Weeks Down: What We've Learned Of The Minnesota Vikings

Two weeks are down and only 20 more to go...hopefully! The Vikings are off to a 2-0 start with their defense clicking and offense plugging along. We've seen some pretty amazing moments along with some pretty bad ones...

Written by Andy Rarick about 2 months ago 1,118 reads 17 comments
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions: Week Two Preview

This week, the Vikings travel to Detroit take on the Lions. Some of you might remember that the Lions went 0-16 last season and are on an 0-18 streak dating back to 2007. I will say this, the Lions shouldn't have been 0-16 last season...

Written by Andy Rarick about 2 months ago 756 reads 11 comments
Minnesota Vikings-Cleveland Browns: Week One Preview

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally upon us: offseason workouts, the NFL Draft, training camp, and preseason games are finally over. Week one brings us a rather unusual matchup between the Vikings and Browns...

Written by Andy Rarick about 2 months ago 637 reads 14 comments
Brad Childress: Maybe Coaching Isn't Your Thing

As we all know, Brad Childress hasn't been the greatest head coach our Vikings have seen. Granted he's not as bad as say, Norm Van Brocklin or Mike Tice, but he's no Bud Grant, let alone Dennis Green...

Written by Andy Rarick about 2 months ago 362 reads 8 comments
Tomlinson Says He--Not Peterson--Is The Best Running Back in The NFL

Widely known for his calm personality and fighter's soul, LaDanian Tomlinson is one of the most beloved running backs of our era. He became the fastest running back to 100 touchdowns and the first to catch 100 balls in a season...

Written by Andy Rarick about 2 months ago 1,302 reads 73 comments
The Top Five Unsung Vikings Players Today

Every team has those players that just seem to be "there", you know? There are players that start along side some pretty notable characters, but don't get the recognition they deserve...

Written by Andy Rarick about 3 months ago 410 reads 24 comments
Tarvaris Jackson Is Making It Harder To Trade Him

Just when we lose all hope in Tarvaris Jackson, he come through and plays great. In a game when he needed to perform, Jackson answered with a 12-for-15 night for 202 yards and two touchdowns...

Written by Andy Rarick about 3 months ago 649 reads 9 comments
The Complete 2009 NFC North Preview

The NFC North has seen quite an overhaul this past offseason with each team receiving some key players. The Bears made the biggest move in the history of their franchise acquiring Pro Bowl quarterback ...

Written by Andy Rarick about 3 months ago 308 reads 4 comments
Problems Still Lingering in the NFC North

As the regular season nears, many teams are still facing difficult decisions. The Browns still don't know who their starting quarterback will be. The New York Jets have a couple players suspended in the opening weeks...

Written by Andy Rarick about 3 months ago 399 reads 3 comments
Vikings Defense Primed to Bring Back the Purple People Eaters

The Minnesota Vikings featured one of the best defenses in the NFL in 2008. Leslie Frazier, the defensive coordinator for the Vikings, has transformed what used to be a major weakness in the organization for many years into a powerhouse...

Written by Andy Rarick about 3 months ago 760 reads 3 comments
Forget About Vick, Favre, and Anderson: Let Sage Play

If you're like me, you're sick of hearing headlines about Vick, Favre, or some other random quarterback that the Vikings should get. It all started with Favre and the possibility of him coming out of retirement for the second time...

Written by Andy Rarick about 3 months ago 677 reads 20 comments
The Worst Draft Pick In NFL History: Dimitrius Underwood

When people think of the all-time worst draft picks, players like Ryan Leaf, Tony Mandarich, and Ki-Jana Carter come to mind. But at one point, you have to stop and think a little...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 634 reads 12 comments
Jose Canseco Slowly Becoming the Most Trusted Name in MLB

When Jose Canseco's book first came out, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big, people immediately treated Canseco as an outcast. People called his allegations completed stupid with no real evidence...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 106 reads 15 comments
Let's Be Content With What The Minnesota Vikings Have

The Favre saga is finally over for the Vikings. He's done with and even he knows it. While many Vikings' fans may not be very happy with the outcome of his decision, I think we are all happy that it's finally over...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 184 reads 9 comments
Minnesota Vikings: Which Milestone Is Most Likely to Happen in 2009?

The Minnesota Vikings have some pretty huge expectations this season, regardless if Favre signs or not. The question is, how far can they make it? Football is a team game and as long as a team works well together, they can become successful...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 293 reads 4 comments
Minnesota Vikings: Would the Contract-Year Players Be Worth Trading?

Let me start out by saying that I love some of the players discussed in this article. It's tough for us fans to part with some of our favorite players...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 761 reads 9 comments
Chad Greenway: Still Not Getting Any Love

He grew up on a farm in South Dakota and made a career out of drilling opposing running backs into the ground. In his free time, he'd work on the family hog farm. He has always put his family first and football second...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 272 reads 8 comments
AFC West-NFC West: Tournament Bracket Round One

Let the fans decide I always say. Well, except in MLB All-Star voting. I think we all can find a few reasons why. I've decided to take the best players from each division and put them on a team...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 182 reads 16 comments
AFC East-NFC East: Tournament Bracket Round One

Let the fans decide I always say. Well, except in MLB All-Star voting. I think we all can find a few reasons why. I've decided to take the best players from each division and put them on a team...

Written by Andy Rarick about 4 months ago 191 reads 20 comments

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Andy Rarick Article Archive

The Best Offseason Move in the NFL: The Fall of T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Vikings-Steelers: Referees Ruin a Great Game

Without Winfield, The Vikings Are in Deep Trouble

Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings: Who Looks Better in Purple?

Stop The Nonsense: The Vikings Are For Real

San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings: Week Three Preview

Two Weeks Down: What We've Learned Of The Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions: Week Two Preview

Minnesota Vikings-Cleveland Browns: Week One Preview

Brad Childress: Maybe Coaching Isn't Your Thing

Tomlinson Says He--Not Peterson--Is The Best Running Back in The NFL

The Top Five Unsung Vikings Players Today

Tarvaris Jackson Is Making It Harder To Trade Him

The Complete 2009 NFC North Preview

Problems Still Lingering in the NFC North

Vikings Defense Primed to Bring Back the Purple People Eaters

Forget About Vick, Favre, and Anderson: Let Sage Play

The Worst Draft Pick In NFL History: Dimitrius Underwood

Jose Canseco Slowly Becoming the Most Trusted Name in MLB

Let's Be Content With What The Minnesota Vikings Have

Minnesota Vikings: Which Milestone Is Most Likely to Happen in 2009?

Minnesota Vikings: Would the Contract-Year Players Be Worth Trading?

Chad Greenway: Still Not Getting Any Love

AFC West-NFC West: Tournament Bracket Round One

AFC East-NFC East: Tournament Bracket Round One

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