The Viking Ship

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-12-10) John Randle

The Jazzy One — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:23 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Although he was an interior lineman, defensive tackle John Randle led the Vikings in sacks 9 times in his 11 seasons in Minnesota.

Off Topic: Are You A TWINS Fan?

The Jazzy One — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:49:07 +0000

Are You A Minnesota Twins Fan, Too?

Hey Vikings fans

Allow me to stray off the topic of the Vikings for just a second here and ask: How many of you are also fans of the Minnesota Twins?

I know not all of you will be, but I’m guessing that a lot of you are.

For those of you who are, please check out my new Minnesota Twins Blog: The Twins Dugout

I’ll be honest… football blogging comes easy for me, but I’m stretching myself a little at the idea of baseball blogging. The idea of blogging about a season that is 16 games long seems easy and natural to me. The idea of blogging about a season that is 162 games long can be overwhelming if I let it! It will be a challenge, but I love challenges. I’ve been a Twins fan ever since I remember, and I’m looking forward to writing about them.

Those of you who are Twins fans, I would appreciate some help from you in getting this brand new blog off the ground.

First of all, add The Twins Dugout (www.twinsdugout.net) to your favorites, and read often. Many of the same types of things you’re used to from The Viking Ship will appear in a similar form on The Twins Dugout (although, I can’t say that I’m going to write a song for every game of the season!!!)

Secondly, follow me on Twitter, become a fan on facebook, and help me get this thing rolling!

For those of you who aren’t Twins fans… well, we’ll get back to the Vikings very shortly!

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-11-10) Scott Studwell

The Jazzy One — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:05 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Scott Studwell posted a Vikings record 1,928 career tackles from the linebacker position between 1977 and 1990.

Everyone’s Talking about Tomlinson as a Viking

The Jazzy One — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:42:05 +0000

LaDainian Tomlinson to the Minnesota Vikings

That’s the talk of the internet right now, especially since he’s scheduled to visit the Vikings tomorrow.

Here are what some other bloggers are saying about the L.T. story:

How To Solve a Problem Like L.T? Send Him To the Minnesota Vikings – A writer named Ryan Cook (probably not THAT one) writes that Minnesota would be a good spot for LT.
Hello Fanball! (And Hello LaDanian?) – The new writer at Vikings Throne takes a look at Tomlinson
Tomlinson or Westbrook? – Daily Norseman takes a look at the differences in stats between Brian Westbrook and Tomlinson
Tomlinson Is Talk Of The Town – The Vikings gab takes a look at comparing L.T. to Chester Taylor.

: Image via Wikipedia

Tomlinson to visit Vikings Thursday (ballhype.com)
Tomlinson schedules Thursday visit with Vikings (sportsillustrated.cnn.com)
Tomlinson could be right fit to replace Taylor (ballhype.com)
Source: LaDainian Tomlinson schedules visit with Minnesota Vikings (sports.espn.go.com)

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-10-10) Most Vikings Touchdowns

The Jazzy One — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:44 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Bill Brown (1962-1974) and Chuck Foreman(1973-1979) share the Vikings’ career record of 52 rushing touchdowns.

Quick Note: Benny Sapp signs

The Jazzy One — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:30:10 +0000

Just a quick note: Benny Sapp has re-signed with the Vikings, according to his agent.

Sapp can certainly be an idiot sometimes, but his errors typically come after a play rather than during it. He’s an athletic corner that plays well out of the nickel, and can even cover the wideouts when he’s needed to. Unfortunately his temper and sometimes lack of common sense have chalked up too many penalty yards for the Vikings over the past couple of season. If he could get that under control, he’d be a valuable player.

I think this is a good move by the Vikings, considering recent injuries to Antoine Winfield and Cedric Griffin. The Vikings let Paymah go, which is a move I was totally in favor of, so it makes sense to keep Sapp on board for depth reasons.

Do the Vikings want LanDainian Tomlinson?

The Jazzy One — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:02:31 +0000

Is LaDainian Tomlinson heading to Minnesota?

A couple weeks ago I wrote an article about Chester Taylor, Brian Westbrook, and LaDainian Tomlinson and the chances of each of them being a Minnesota Viking next year. Obviously I was right about Chester Taylor, who is now part of the Chicago Bears.

Image via Wikipedia

But I was apparently wrong about LaDainian Tomlinson.

I wrote that I thought it was unlikely that Tomlinson would end up with the Vikings. I felt that Tomlinson would think he could still be a featured back somewhere in the league, and I felt that based on comments he made as recently as last September that he wouldn’t want to put himself in a spot where he had to back up Adrian Peterson.

ESPN seems to think I’m wrong about that. According to some talk on Mike and Mike this morning, the

Vikings are one of the contenders to land Tomlinson, and that Tomlinson would gladly fill the role that Taylor played last year because it would give him a chance

to play for a championship.

I know it’s not the same Tomlinson as two years ago, but I have to admit that I’d be a little excited at the prospect of a Peterson/Tomlinson one-two punch.

Of course, for it to be effective the Vikings would have to upgrade their blocking at center and/or right guard, but that’s a completely different topic.

Vikings Interested in LaDainian Tomlinson; Sign Kicker Rhys Lloyd (bleacherreport.com)
Tomlinson could be right fit to replace Taylor (ballhype.com)

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-09-10) Bobby Bryant

The Jazzy One — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:11 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Cornerback Bobby Bryant intercepted at least 6 passes 4 different times in his 14 seasons with Minnesota. He finished his career with 51 picks, including a career best 8 interceptions in 1969.

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-08-10) Fred Cox

The Jazzy One — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:40:23 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Kicker Fred Cox scored 1,365 points for the Vikings from 1963 to 1977. That’s more than double anyone else in club history.

Chester Taylor is with the Chicago Bears

The Jazzy One — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:07:58 +0000

Chester Taylor is a Chicago Bear

: Image by Getty Images via Daylife

According to ESPN.com, Chester Taylor has agreed to a 4 year deal with the Chicago Bears.

I really really like Chester Taylor, and I hope he does extremely well for 14 games next year (I h

ope he’s held to 0 yards against the Vikings… nothing personal). I hate to see Chester go, but I can’t say that I blame him.

He came to the Vikings in 2006 to prove that he could be a starting running back.

He succeeded.

Unfortunately for him, the Vikings drafted Adrian Peterson a year later.

Hmmm, I wonder if he went to the Bears just so that instead of backing up Adrian Peterson, he’d have Adrian Peterson backing him up.

Good luck, Chester. I hope you get a ton of playing time. I’m sorry that the Vikings are going to have to keep you from winning any more divisional titles.

Source: Chester Taylor agrees to 4-year deal with Chicago Bears (sports.espn.go.com)

The Viking Ship

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-12-10) John Randle

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Off Topic: Are You A TWINS Fan?

Are You A Minnesota Twins Fan, Too?

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-11-10) Scott Studwell

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Everyone’s Talking about Tomlinson as a Viking

LaDainian Tomlinson to the Minnesota Vikings

Related articles by Zemanta

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-10-10) Most Vikings Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Quick Note: Benny Sapp signs

Do the Vikings want LanDainian Tomlinson?

Is LaDainian Tomlinson heading to Minnesota?

Related articles for further reading

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-09-10) Bobby Bryant

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Daily Vikings Trivia (03-08-10) Fred Cox

Minnesota Vikings Trivia

Chester Taylor is with the Chicago Bears

Chester Taylor is a Chicago Bear

Related articles by Zemanta