[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Todays Prediction

Carolina Panthers     34
Minnesota Vikings     10

I think the Panthers will just plain beat the Vikings in every way.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/30/2005 09:09:00 AM

[Minnesota Twins Rube] 2005 Playoffs and World Series Results

World Series       
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox
White Sox win series, 4-0
Game      Matchup      Day      Date      Time ET      
Gm 1      HOU 3 @ CWS 5      Sat      Oct. 22             
Gm 2      HOU 6 @ CWS 7      Sun      Oct. 23             
Gm 3      CWS 7 @ HOU 5      Tue      Oct. 25             
Gm 4      CWS 1 @ HOU 0      Wed      Oct. 26             

A M E R I C A N   L E A G U E       League Championship Series      
Angels vs. White Sox
White Sox win series, 4-1
Game      Matchup      Day      Date      Time ET      
Gm 1      LAA 3 @ CWS 2      Tue      Oct. 11             
Gm 2      LAA 1 @ CWS 2      Wed      Oct. 12             
Gm 3      CWS 5 @ LAA 2      Fri      Oct. 14             
Gm 4      CWS 8 @ LAA 2      Sat      Oct. 15             
Gm 5      CWS 6 @ LAA 3      Sun      Oct. 16             

N A T I O N A L   L E A G U E     League Championship Series      
Astros vs. Cardinals
Astros win series, 4-2
Game      Matchup      Day      Date      Time ET      
Gm 1      HOU 3 @ STL 5      Wed      Oct. 12             
Gm 2      HOU 4 @ STL 1      Thu      Oct. 13             
Gm 3      STL 3 @ HOU 4      Sat      Oct. 15             
Gm 4      STL 1 @ HOU 2      Sun      Oct. 16             
Gm 5      STL 5 @ HOU 4      Mon      Oct. 17             
Gm 6      HOU 5 @ STL 1      Wed      Oct. 19             

A M E R I C A N   L E A G U E       Division Series      
Yankees vs. Angels
Angels win series, 3-2
Game      Matchup      Day      Date      Time ET      
Gm 1      NYY 4 @ LAA 2      Tue      Oct. 4             
Gm 2      NYY 3 @ LAA 5      Wed      Oct. 5             
Gm 3      LAA 11 @ NYY 7      Fri      Oct. 7             
Gm 4      LAA 2 @ NYY 3      Sun      Oct. 9             
Gm 5      NYY 3 @ LAA 5      Mon      Oct. 10             

Red Sox vs. White Sox
White Sox win series, 3-0
Game      Matchup      Day      Date      Time ET      
Gm 1      BOS 2 @ CWS 14      Tue      Oct. 4             
Gm 2      BOS 4 @ CWS 5      Wed      Oct. 5             
Gm 3      CWS 5 @ BOS 3      Fri      Oct. 7             

N A T I O N A L   L E A G U E      Division Series      
Padres vs. Cardinals
Cardinals win series, 3-0
Game      Matchup      Day      Date      Time ET      
Gm 1      SD 5 @ STL 8      Tue      Oct. 4             
Gm 2      SD 2 @ STL 6      Thu      Oct. 6             
Gm 3      STL 7 @ SD 4      Sat      Oct. 8             

Astros vs. Braves
Astros win series, 3-1
Game      Matchup      Day      Date      Time ET      
Gm 1      HOU 10 @ ATL 5      Wed      Oct. 5             
Gm 2      HOU 1 @ ATL 7      Thu      Oct. 6             
Gm 3      ATL 3 @ HOU 7      Sat      Oct. 8             
Gm 4      ATL 6 @ HOU 7      Sun      Oct. 9             

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Twins Rube at 10/27/2005 02:46:06 PM

[Minnesota Wild Rube] kare11.com - Wild can't stop Canucks winning streak

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=109903]

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "Markus Naslund broke a tie early in the second period with his team-leading seventh goal to help the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. "

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Wild Rube at 10/26/2005 10:52:48 PM

[Minnesota Timberwolves Rube] kare11.com - Garnettless Wolves top Bulls in exhibition game

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=110010]

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "Wally Szczerbiak scored 19 points on Wednesday night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 100-92 exhibition victory over the Chicago Bulls"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Timberwolves Rube at 10/26/2005 10:52:05 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Any charges from party cruise not expected to come this week

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/503/5691895.html]

Any charges from party cruise not expected to come this week: "Possible charges resulting from an alleged Oct. 6 sex party aren't expected for at least another week, an attorney for the law firm that would prosecute the case said Wednesday."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/26/2005 10:49:47 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | Two different teams at home and on the road

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12996849.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | Two different teams at home and on the road: "The Vikings have been a different team at home and on the road in recent years, and this season has been no exception"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/26/2005 10:49:01 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | McKinnie, Johnson charges dropped; Williams faces fine

[Three Vikings players resolved legal issues Tuesday.]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/26/2005 | McKinnie, Johnson charges dropped; Williams faces fine: "Three Vikings players resolved legal issues Tuesday."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/26/2005 10:48:27 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] SI.com - NFL - Vikings' Williams gets year probation for domestic dispute - Tuesday October 25, 2005 2:17PM

[Williams, who entered his plea Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, acknowledged having a loud argument with his wife, Tasha, at their Minnetonka home in August.]

SI.com - NFL - Vikings' Williams gets year probation for domestic dispute - Tuesday October 25, 2005 2:17PM: "Williams, who entered his plea Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, acknowledged having a loud argument with his wife, Tasha, at their Minnetonka home in August."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/26/2005 07:44:25 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] ESPN.com - NFL - At The End of The Day ...

[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?page=eod/week7&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233]

ESPN.com - NFL - At The End of The Day ...: "It was as if Edinger, in connecting on his career-long and team-record kick as time expired, took all of the franchise's frustrations out on the football. He kicked it so far until it carried several rows into the stands."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/24/2005 12:15:51 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: Media Will Not Let Go of Sex Cruise

[http://blog.lib.umn.edu/archives/maasx003/Vikings/030620.html]

Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: Media Will Not Let Go of Sex Cruise

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/24/2005 12:19:06 PM

[Minnesota Wild Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/25/2005 | CANUCKS AT WILD

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/12988710.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_sports]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/25/2005 | CANUCKS AT WILD: "7 tonight at Xcel Energy Center"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Wild Rube at 10/25/2005 11:49:22 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Twin Cities, Minnesota: Scouting - Green Bay Packers News

[http://www.twincitiesminnesotablog.com/2005/10/scouting_green_.html]

Twin Cities, Minnesota: Scouting - Green Bay Packers News

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/24/2005 12:12:20 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] No Roll!

Daunte just threw a nice touchdown pass to Marcus Robinson and he didn't get his roll on.  Maybe something good will come out of the cruise.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/23/2005 02:06:59 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Vikings vs Green Bay Prediction

The rube is predicting...

Minnesota Vikings     27
Green Bay Packers     24

I think the Vikes will get off to a quick start (or else the crowd will turn very very ugly) and get a 10 point lead or so.  Then, it'll get boring, then the Pack will come storming back and the Vikings will hold on.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/23/2005 09:26:38 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Despite comments, Sharper plans on talking with Favre

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/503/5683366.html]

Despite comments, Sharper plans on talking with Favre: "Darren Sharper doesn't expect there to be any animosity between him and Brett Favre when the two meet for the first time as opponents Sunday. But there definitely could be some uncomfortable moments stemming from an incident last spring"

Game within a game....something extra to play for.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:23:20 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Best Buy scratches players' appearance

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/503/5683425.html]

Best Buy scratches players' appearance: "Offensive linemen Bryant McKinnie and Mike Rosenthal were scheduled to sign autographs for two hours today at the opening of a new Best Buy store in Eden Prairie. Instead, former Viking Bob Lurtsema and former Twin Jack Morris will appear."

Let me get this straight McKinnie and Rosenthal for Lurtsema and Morris

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:21:37 PM

[Minnesota Timberwolves Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Hudson out 10 days with hip injury

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/12946644.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_basketball]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Hudson out 10 days with hip injury

It's the pressures of both worlds...

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Timberwolves Rube at 10/21/2005 03:28:17 PM

[Minnesota Timberwolves Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Garnett speaks up

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/12946593.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_basketball]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Garnett speaks up: "The lack of experienced NBA players on the roster means Garnett is shouldering more leadership responsibility. Known for leading by example, Garnett has become more vocal as he begins his 11th season"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Timberwolves Rube at 10/21/2005 03:27:52 PM

[Minnesota Timberwolves Rube] USATODAY.com - Szczerbiak is key cog in Timberwolves' plan

[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/twolves/2005-10-18-szczerbiak_x.htm]

USATODAY.com - Szczerbiak is key cog in Timberwolves' plan

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Timberwolves Rube at 10/21/2005 03:14:48 PM

ESPN.com - NFL - Vikings look to return of WR Burleson for boost

ESPN.com - NFL - Vikings look to return of WR Burleson for boost

Good old Nate!

ESPN.com - NFL - Vikings look to return of WR Burleson for boost

ESPN.com - NFL - Vikings look to return of WR Burleson for boost

Good old Nate!

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: And Your Next Coach Is....

[http://blog.lib.umn.edu/archives/maasx003/Vikings/030179.html]

Mr. Cheer Or Die's Viking Underground: And Your Next Coach Is....

This site is really got a lot of stuff.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 02:30:03 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/19/2005 | Wilf wants personnel director

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12937310.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/19/2005 | Wilf wants personnel director: "As he revamps his front office, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf next intends to add a player personnel executive."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 01:55:14 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] kare11.com - Packers must face rejuvenated Vikings defense

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=109638]

kare11.com - Packers must face rejuvenated Vikings defense: "Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers will face a new wrinkle in the Minnesota Vikings. "

The 3-4 is here!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 01:54:20 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] ESPN.com: Page 2 : The NFL's northern exposure

[Right now the only thing you have going for you is, I think, you never employed Romo.]

ESPN.com: Page 2 : The NFL's northern exposure: "Right now the only thing you have going for you is, I think, you never employed Romo."

Great, funny article - must read the entire thing.

"2000 NFC Championship Game: Giants 41, Vikes 0. No one's really taken you seriously since then."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 01:35:17 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Report: Owner might axe some Vikings - NFL - MSNBC.com

[http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9758527/]

Report: Owner might axe some Vikings - NFL - MSNBC.com: "Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf reportedly delivered an 'intense' profanity-laced address to the team on Friday regarding the recent sex-boat scandal."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:28:59 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] McCombs to Wilf: If Vikings are a mess, it occurred after the sale

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/503/5681384.html]

McCombs to Wilf: If Vikings are a mess, it occurred after the sale: "Former Vikings owner Red McCombs lashed out Thursday at suggestions he sold a subpar organization to Zygi Wilf, saying on a national radio show that 'I don't know what Mr. Wilf has been smoking.'"

This is hot!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:26:20 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] The Trade: Revisited

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/5681476.html]

The Trade: Revisited: "Seven months and 19 days after The Trade, neither team can claim an advantage. The Vikings and Raiders are both 1-4. In Oakland, Moss has been productive but unable to turn around his team's fortunes; now, he is recovering from a serious leg injury for the second consecutive year"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:25:42 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Oddsmakers wary of Vikings suspensions

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12946262.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/20/2005 | Oddsmakers wary of Vikings suspensions

Who are we kidding, they aren't wary of Vikings suspensions, the Vikings are 1-4 and scored 3 points against Chicago.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:24:31 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/21/2005 | Penalties peeve Tice

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12957190.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/21/2005 | Penalties peeve Tice: "Tice asked his veteran safety to jot down some notes. Sharper said he came up with 20 pages of notes but condensed that to four to give to Tice on Thursday."

We've got the inside scoop.....

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:22:30 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] KFAN Mike Tice Live

[http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast.html]

KFAN Sports Radio AM 1130

Here's Mike Tice Live from this week...I still haven't had a chance to listen, so I can't point out any highlights.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005 11:18:02 AM

[Minnesota Timberwolves Rube] Man requests 33-year sentence to match Bird's number

[http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/8986493]

Not about the T-Wolves, but still.....

OKLAHOMA CITY -- A man got a prison term longer than prosecutors and defense attorneys had agreed to -- all because of Larry Bird.

The lawyers reached a plea agreement Tuesday for a 30-year but Eric James Torpy wanted his prison term to match Bird's jersey number 33.


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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Timberwolves Rube at 10/21/2005 09:08:28 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Mr. Cheer or Die's Viking’s Underground

Here’s a hot Vikings site, “Mr. Cheer or Die's Viking’s Underground”, I found while searching for podcasts this morning.  I’m pretty impressed with it - I especially like the poll asking which team would win, the '84 Steckel team or the '05 Tice team?

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/20/2005 09:50:36 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] This weeks Dr Zs NFL Power Rankings

This week’s Dr. Z's NFL Power Rankings from Sports Illustrated have the Vikings dropping to #31 – down from #27 last week.  The Lions jumped ahead to #22, the Bears to #27 and Packers up to #28.  What a division we are in!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/19/2005 10:53:00 PM

[Minnesota Wild Rube] kare11.com - Wild devour Sharks at Xcel

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=109590]

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul


Manny Fernandez made 34 saves and the Minnesota Wild scored five goals in the third period in a 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.

Willie Mitchell also scored for the Wild, and Marian Gaborik had two assists.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Wild Rube at 10/19/2005 10:45:42 PM

[Minnesota Twins Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/18/2005 | Moliter tells Twins no

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/12928431.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_sports]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/18/2005 | Moliter tells Twins no: "Hall of famer and former Twin Paul Molitor has decided not to accept an offer to become the Twins' hitting coach."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Twins Rube at 10/18/2005 10:22:46 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/18/2005 | Birk's thoughts

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/12928428.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_sports]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/18/2005 | Birk's thoughts: "Birk's thoughts

Vikings center Matt Birk says he wasn't on Lake Minnetonka with teammates the night of Oct. 6, but he has a flippant comment or two about the allegations of sex parties on two charter boats. Here's Birk …

On the report that strippers were flown in from other states: 'I think it's a slap in the face to Minnesota strippers.'

On the overall scandal: 'We put the fun in dysfunctional, don't we?'"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/18/2005 10:21:48 PM

[Minnesota Timberwolves Rube] kare11.com - Minnesota Timberwolves over the Chicago Bulls

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=109429]

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "Kevin Garnett scored 16 points and Eddie Griffin added 15 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 97-89 exhibition victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Timberwolves Rube at 10/18/2005 10:20:22 PM

[Minnesota Twins Rube] Twins look to get out of Metrodome deal

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/509/5676489.html]

Twins look to get out of Metrodome deal: "Minnesota Twins sued their Metrodome landlord Tuesday, asking a judge to rule that the team is under no long-term obligation to play baseball in the stadium."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Twins Rube at 10/18/2005 10:16:27 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] KRT Wire | 10/16/2005 | Vikings' buffoonery knows no bounds

[http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/12920216.htm]

KRT Wire | 10/16/2005 | Vikings' buffoonery knows no bounds: "Just when you thought nothing could top Onterrio Smith and the Whizzinator, or Mike Tice scalping Super Bowl tickets, or Randy Moss' pantomime moon at Lambeau Field or any number of acts of buffoonery that have reduced what used to be a respectable organization to fodder for the late-night TV jibber-jabberers, cue Capt. Stubing, Gopher, Isaac, Julie and a boatload of, ahem, hired enablers."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/18/2005 12:31:21 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Minnesota Duckies and Bunnies

Dan "The Common Man" Cole was on Fox 9 news last night doing a bit (very similar to Andy Rooney) about the Vikings and how the roots of their name caused them to have a boat cruise and rape and pillage.  It was pretty good I thought - I like the guy.  

I thought the best part was when Common said in order to sail the high seas like the real Vikings, they would have to go to Duluth and that’s a two hour drive and you can imagine how many times he they would have to stop to urinate in someone’s yard.  

He came back his bread and butter saying that the Vikings should be called the Minnesota Duckies and Bunnies – a reference to what he calls the PA and Dubay show because they like the local teams.  Another funny thing was he had logos for all his suggestions and one of the logos for Duckies and Bunnies was the playboy bunny.  It was a softball, but he did a good job.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/18/2005 08:39:26 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] NFL.com - National talk about the boat

[http://nfl.com/news/story/8976980]

NFL.com - NFL News: "Minnesota Vikings players publicly insisting that the major media controversy surrounding an infamous boat party on Lake Minnetonka had nothing to do with their 28-3 loss to the Chicago Bears: The players stuck to their pregame guns that the flap would be no factor against the Bears. Perhaps it wasn't. But it's hard to believe this team is able to concentrate on football when its behavior is bad enough to draw involvement from Paul Tagliabue. At least coach Mike Tice seemed to be a bit more forthright with reporters when he said, in his postgame news conference, 'If I was to say it didn't (affect us) at all, I'd be lying to you. And I don't think any of the local (reporters) would tell you that I've lied."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/18/2005 08:15:11 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] NFL.com - NFL News - Tice watch

[http://nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/8977261]

NFL.com - NFL News: "Tice is the most qualified man to be head coach on the Vikings staff. Minnesota would not feel entirely comfortable taking away Tice's coaching duties and handing them to another assistant on the staff."


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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/18/2005 08:09:27 AM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] KARE 11 TV - Tice says a lot of good things happened Sunday

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=109423]

kare11.com's storyl

What game was he watching. The Vikings got beat 28-3 and last time I checked, there aren't many good things to come out of an @55 whipping like that. They never stood a chance.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/17/2005 10:54:02 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Tice Press Conference

Tice's weekly press conference is going on right now on KFAN.
www.KFAN.com

I predict the first question that will be asked is, "Is wearing women's underwear part of your turn on?"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/17/2005 01:42:29 PM

[Vikings Rube] Boatload of woe for Vikings

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/5671476.html]

Boatload of woe for Vikings

Not much more to say....

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 10:42:55 PM

[Vikings Rube] Not much eye contact

I just watched the second series and I kept my eye on the players and their reactions.  There's a lot of people looking at the ground, with their heads down.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 12:24:43 PM

[Vikings Rube] Vikings vs Bears Prediction

Chicago Bears.  13
Minnesota Vikings. 17

A major starter (Daunte, Smoot, Moore...I think McKinney will play because the line is so bad and he's playing good) doesn't start for the Vikings...because of the cruise, but Tice will use the meeting excuse.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 10:45:58 AM

[Vikings Rube] Patrick Reusse: Tice wants to be loved, but team makes that hard

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/503/5670061.html]

Patrick Reusse: Tice wants to be loved, but team makes that hard

Here's a good article on the history of coaches in Minnesota's last 20 years or so. It points out how unique Tice really is. He'll still be gone with one game left to play this season I say.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 09:50:09 AM

[Vikings Rube] Vikings timeline of recent incidents

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12909198.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | Feb. 18: Prospective owner Reggie Fowler apologizes for discrepancies...

Holy cow - when looking at it like this, Zygi better turn this ship around and have a first class organization or nobody will want to be associated with it.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 09:42:58 AM

[Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | SKOR VIKINGS

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12907573.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | SKOR VIKINGS

This is a funny article that pokes fun of all the stuff that has gone on recently.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 09:37:27 AM

[Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | Packers get parting advice

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12908141.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/16/2005 | Packers get parting advice: "Coach Mike Sherman sent his Green Bay Packers players off on their four-day, bye-week vacation Wednesday with advice to have fun, stay out of trouble and be ready to work when they get back.

'Obviously, the decisions that they make in their personal life reflect their professional life in many ways,' Sherman said."

I'm not too sure it's as obvious to NFL players as it is to the rest of us, and I'm really not sure it's obvious to the Packers.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 09:34:54 AM

[Vikings Rube] Coach Green 'not used to' ongoing struggles - Saturday October 15, 2005 2:42PM

[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/10/15/cards.green.ap/index.html]

SI.com - NFL - Coach Green 'not used to' ongoing struggles - Saturday October 15, 2005 2:42PM: "'You know what? I'm worried about myself in this regard, to be honest with you,' he said. 'If the fans say that they're used to it, so be it. I'm not used to it, so I'm a lot more worried about how I'm dealing with it than I am about the fans.'"

I don't know if anyone can feel, like they feel, when they feel - used to lossing.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 11:54:55 PM

[Vikings Rube] Why do athletes think the rules don't apply to them? Pampered stars likely to act up

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/5671380.html]

Why do athletes think the rules don't apply to them? Pampered stars likely to act up: "Sharon Stoll, a professor at the University of Idaho's Center for Ethics who studies morals among athletes, said she is not surprised by the Vikings public sex party."

Interesting bit on the psychology of athletes. Plus it has a recap of scandals including Rae Carruth and Ray Lewis.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 11:26:48 PM

[Gohper Football Rube] kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "
Laurence Maroney rushed for a career-best 258 yards and a touchdown and Russell ran for a personal-best 139 yards and a score for the Gophers"

I watched the 4th quarter....is this just another Gopher heartbreaker loss?

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Posted by Lance Manion to Gohper Football Rube at 10/15/2005 09:21:54 PM

[Vikings Rube] Sheriff says he hasn't seen pictures or a list of names - A call for cameras!

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=109296]

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "Sheriff says he hasn't seen pictures or a list of names"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 01:32:56 PM

[Vikings Rube] kare11.com - Lawyer on Vikings case has colorful past

[http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=109282]

kare11.com - KARE 11 Television :: Minneapolis, St. Paul: "Stephen P. Doyle has been in demand as a guest on national morning news programs since the story broke. But Doyle, an attorney for a small Wayzata firm, says he's just trying to help out the owners of a charter boat company that gave him rides when he was a kid. "

Lawyer in the Jordan sex scandal of the 80s, ran for mayor of Minneapolis, TV, Radio gigs - the guy has been around.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 01:29:48 PM

[Vikings Rube] Thomas Jones to play or not?

[http://www.nwherald.com/SportsSection/pro/307728182101648.php]

Northwest Herald - Online: "Bears' Jones practices, might not play Sunday"

I heard yesterday, that he has been living at their practice facility, getting rehab. He doesn't want to loose his job to Cadilac, but he probably will if he doesn't play. We'll see.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 01:21:19 PM

[Vikings Rube] ESPN.com - NFL - Line dance: Vikings insert two new blockers

[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2192057&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233]

ESPN.com - NFL - Line dance: Vikings insert two new blockers: "Fourth-year veteran Melvin Fowler, acquired from the Cleveland Browns in a Labor Day trade, will replace Cory Withrow at center. In a move anticipated for a couple of weeks, rookie Marcus Johnson has been demoted at right guard in favor of Adam Goldberg."

Goldberg and Fowler are in. I must admit when I first saw the name Fowler, I thought it was Reggie Fowler. You know you have to be in pretty good shape to get the presidential fitness award and he did play something professional.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 01:15:50 PM

[Vikings Rube] ESPN.com - NFL - Angry Vikes owner plans conduct code for team

[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2191314&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233]

ESPN.com - NFL - Angry Vikes owner plans conduct code for team: "Wilf also said head coach Mike Tice's job is not in jeopardy. The Vikings, expected to have a strong team this season, are off to a 1-3 start."

I heard a report yesterday that somebody may have scene George Siefert in the airport.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 01:12:32 PM

[Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | Some players might get time off Sunday

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/12907559.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_football]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | Some players might get time off Sunday: "'We seem to have a guy or two who doesn't understand clocks,' Tice said Friday. 'What a clock means and what time a meeting starts. They don't seem to understand what that means, and we'll deal with that accordingly.'"

He did say clock, didn't he?

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 01:00:12 PM

[Vikings Rube] Letters of the day: What about Vikings is 'professional’?

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/563/5668089.html]

Letters of the day: What about Vikings is 'professional’?

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 12:57:19 PM

[Gohper Football Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press - Gophers vs Wisconson prediction

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | RADIO: WCCO-AM 830: "The teams are similar offensively, but the defensive disparity ultimately could be the difference. Maroney is bigger, better and faster than Northwestern's Sutton, who did whatever he wanted against a Wisconsin defense that gave up almost 700 yards. Cupito probably won't be at full strength, but the Gophers really don't need him to star to win the game. It will be another big night for Minnesota's ground game if they just let Maroney and Russell feed off the emotion of the crowd. Minnesota 34, Wisconsin 27"

Well, it's now 17-10 Gophers after a big run by Maroney! We're on the way!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Gohper Football Rube at 10/15/2005 10:54:17 AM

[Minnesota Twins Rube] White Sox had Twins as models for success

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/503/5670480.html]

White Sox had Twins as models for success: "They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the Twins can at least take that away from watching the American League Championship Series."

We'll take some credit and as Common and Tenna-B would say, we'll pump it up around here!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Twins Rube at 10/15/2005 12:51:39 PM

[Gohper Football Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | It's a long shot, Gophers fans say

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | It's a long shot, Gophers fans say: "If the Gophers find a way to win and thus follow up a great win with another, they will have proven a lot. If they then pull another win against Ohio State, I'll deck out my car in maroon and gold. Call me a rube in waiting."

It's tied 10 - 10 at halftime right now. Maroni has 100 yards rushing already. Always plenty of room on the Rube bus!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Gohper Football Rube at 10/15/2005 10:46:14 AM

[Gohper Football Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | WISH LIST

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | WISH LIST: "115

Games Minnesota and Wisconsin will have played after today, making it the most-played NCAA Division I-A rivalry"

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Posted by Lance Manion to Gohper Football Rube at 10/15/2005 10:42:59 AM

[Gopher Basketball Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | Surgery grounds freshman as practice starts

Sounds like this Kevin Payton is a fighter and might be a contributer down the road.

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | Surgery grounds freshman as practice starts: "University of Minnesota freshman Kevin Payton couldn't wait to get his hands on a ball Friday night as the Gophers started their first practice of the season."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Gopher Basketball Rube at 10/15/2005 10:41:52 AM

[Vikings Rube] Mossmask.com

[http://www.therealrandymoss.com/rmoss/mask.html]

When you where this, you'd better be talking about the #@!*&#@'en W that goes with it!
Mossmask.com by UltimatePros.com

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 12:37:51 PM

[Vikings Rube] Randy Moss | Official Website

[http://www.therealrandymoss.com/rmoss/]

I don't know what to say about this - I can't think words can describe it. I'd like to have a cool web site about me called thereallancemanion, but...I don't know. I wish he had a multimedia area where he had some sound clips like "What's 10 grand to me?" and "When your rich, you don't write checks." and "Next time I'm going to shake my !#%# at them." and stuff like that. Anyway, here it is.

Randy Moss | Official Website

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 12:34:52 PM

[Vikings Rube] A sampling of national columnists' views on the scandal-plagued Vikings

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/12907793.htm?source=rss]

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/15/2005 | A sampling of national columnists' views on the scandal-plagued Vikings: "It sure is a good thing the Minnesota Vikings got rid of Randy Moss. He was such a bad apple he apparently still is spoiling his ex-teammates from 2,000 miles away."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/15/2005 12:29:09 PM

[Gohper Football Rube] Gophers bring a good defense to Badger game

Gophers against Wisconson this Saturday - Kare 11's breakdown

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Posted by Lance Manion to Gohper Football Rube at 10/14/2005 10:03:06 PM

[Wild Rube] AP Wire | 10/14/2005 | Canucks 5, Wild 3

AP Wire | 10/14/2005 | Canucks 5, Wild 3: "Richard Park had the go-ahead goal and two assists against his old team, leading the Canucks past the Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Friday."

8 for 22 on the power play this year - not bad.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Wild Rube at 10/14/2005 09:59:30 PM

[Timberwolves Rube] AP Wire | 10/15/2005 | Pacers 93, Timberwolves 84

AP Wire | 10/15/2005 | Pacers 93, Timberwolves 84: "The Timberwolves, who were led by Rashad McCants' 14 points, played without Kevin Garnett (sore right knee) and Wally Szczerbiak (sprained foot). Garnett made the trip to Indianapolis, but stayed in the locker room to receive treatment."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Timberwolves Rube at 10/14/2005 09:57:18 PM

[Vikings Rube] AP Wire | 10/15/2005 | Pacers 93, Timberwolves 84

[http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/12907226.htm?source=rss&channel=twincities_sports]

AP Wire | 10/15/2005 | Pacers 93, Timberwolves 84: "The Timberwolves, who were led by Rashad McCants' 14 points, played without Kevin Garnett (sore right knee) and Wally Szczerbiak (sprained foot). Garnett made the trip to Indianapolis, but stayed in the locker room to receive treatment."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 11:55:58 PM

[Vikings Rube] Culpepper, McKinnie, Smoot allegedly on cruise

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/5670481.html]

Culpepper, McKinnie, Smoot allegedly on cruise: "Culpepper declined to comment when asked this week what he knew of the cruise. McKinnie told reporters to 'get over it.' Smoot has repeatedly denied that he organized the party."

I also heard that Paul Edinger was on the boat, but he had his back to all the action.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 11:53:16 PM

[Vikings Rube] Zygi Wilf Speaks

Zygi Wilf finally speaks – 8 days after the incident took place.  I know about the holiday he had to celebrate and I respect him for that.  I also respect what he is saying – he’s taking the bull by the horns, but 8 days later.  I think some of this stuff could have been said a lot earlier.
Wilf vows Vikings will be first class on and off field
Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf hailed Friday as the beginning of a "new era" for the beleaguered franchise, saying he planned to rebuild the team into one "known for its class, integrity and character."
Vikings faithful sounds very much like Wilf in denouncing behavior
Fine 'em or fire 'em.
Zygi called, apologized for Vikings behavior, legislator says
WILLMAR, Minn. The Senate DFL leader says Vikings owner Zygi Wilf called him to apologize for the team's conduct on a charter cruise last week


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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 11:44:49 PM

[Vikings Rube] Zygi Wilf Speaks

Zygi Wilf finally speaks – 8 days after the incident took place.  I know about the holiday he had to celebrate and I respect him for that.  I also respect what he is saying – he’s taking the bull by the horns, but 8 days later.  I think some of this stuff could have been said a lot earlier.
Wilf vows Vikings will be first class on and off field
Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf hailed Friday as the beginning of a "new era" for the beleaguered franchise, saying he planned to rebuild the team into one "known for its class, integrity and character."
Vikings faithful sounds very much like Wilf in denouncing behavior
Fine 'em or fire 'em.
Zygi called, apologized for Vikings behavior, legislator says
WILLMAR, Minn. The Senate DFL leader says Vikings owner Zygi Wilf called him to apologize for the team's conduct on a charter cruise last week


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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 11:44:49 PM

[Vikings Rube] 93Xs Morning show

Here’s an MP3 of 93X’s morning sports with the Sheriff with football picks.  I heard a little bit of it and as always, very funny.

http://rope.93x.com/feeds/Oct14sports.mp3


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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 11:15:50 AM

[Vikings Rube] The Whizzinator makes headlines again

Suspended Viking accused of sexual assualt: "The victim alleges that she was drinking with Smith and another Vikings player when she passed out. She later woke up and said both players were on top of her. The woman has fetal alcohol syndrome."



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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 10:43:25 AM

Crews say pictures taken at Vikings boat party

With cameras on cell phones these days common place, there has to be copies of a bunch of stuff out there. What do you think the Chicago fans are going to be throwing this weekemd.

Crews say pictures taken at Vikings boat party

[Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/14/2005 | Withrow says Fowler has won the center job

What about Withrow Without You
St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/14/2005 | Withrow says Fowler has won the center job

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 08:23:17 AM

[Vikings Rube] St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/13/2005 | Vikings' misbehavior could threaten stadium support

You knew this whole cruise couldn't help the chances of a stadium.
St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/13/2005 | Vikings' misbehavior could threaten stadium support

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/14/2005 08:16:41 AM

[Vikings Rube] 93 X Sports Update from 10/13/05

Here's a link to the 93X sports update from 10/13/05. They mention Daunte Culpepper's roll and what he should have done if he was on the boat - good stuff.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 09:39:00 PM

[Twins Rube] Broadcast Sports: Carneal decides to come back for 2006

The voice of the Minnesota Twins will be back!
Broadcast Sports: Carneal decides to come back for 2006

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Posted by Lance Manion to Twins Rube at 10/13/2005 07:13:46 PM

[Vikings Rube] Vikings vs Bears

We've got a game this weekend. Here's a good breakdown of the two teams that when they meet - it'll be a street fight.

The Sports Network - National Football League

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 09:08:12 PM

[Vikings Rube] Tice says incident 'doesn't make things any simpler'

A Mike Tice Watch item - did the players leave him out to dry...

Tice says incident 'doesn't make things any simpler': "And, oh yes, the Vikings have a game this week. As the Twin Cities blushed over the franchise's latest off-field embarrassment, Vikings players and coaches did their best to focus on Sunday's game at Chicago."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 03:06:37 PM

[Vikings Rube] Tice promotes Newman to top strong-side linebacker

Tice promotes Newman to top strong-side linebacker: "Vikings coach Mike Tice confirmed Wednesday that Keith Newman has supplanted Napoleon Harris as the team's starting strong-side linebacker."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 03:05:13 PM

[Vikings Rube] Vikings Still Ironing Out Coaching Duties

Uh oh - we still don't have this basic piece ironed out????
Vikings Still Ironing Out Coaching Duties (Scout.com): "The Lake Minnetonka incident only adds to the strife of a team trying to turn around a 1-3 start. On the field, they are still searching for answers with a new offensive assistant."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 01:55:16 PM

[Vikings Rube] Attorney Describes Alleged Actions On Party Boat

Attorney Describes Alleged Actions On Party Boat: "NOTE: This story contains language and subjects some may find offensive. Graphic accounts of a Minnesota Vikings party on Lake Minnetonka last week described a wild sex party that shocked crew members."

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 01:42:03 PM

[Vikings Rube] Mike Tice Live Links

Here are links to the MP3's from Mike Tice Live last night.  I have not listened to it but I will this afternoon.  Reports are he handled himself very well, but there may be some material to add to the Tice Watch list.

http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_1.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_2.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_3.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_4.MP3
http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_5.MP3


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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 12:10:52 PM

[Vikings Rube] Fred Smoot Upset

The latest SI.com article has Fred Smoot’s quotes about how they are killing his name and how someone will have to pay.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 11:56:34 AM

[Vikings Rube] This weeks Dr Zs NFL Power Rankings

This week’s Dr. Z's NFL Power Rankings from Sports Illustrated have the Vikings holding steady at #27.  The Lions jumped ahead to #24, but the Bears and Packers are below us at #28 and #30.  What a division we are in!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 11:36:05 AM

[Vikings Rube] NFL's personal conduct policy and other legal battles

Here’s a good article from Kare 11 about what the players are legally facing.  It also includes the NFL’s personal code of conduct which could mean players could face fines or other punishments for violating it.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 10:47:18 AM

[Vikings Rube] Minnesota Vikings Cruise Making National Headlines

Here are some national headlines the Vikings are making:

ESPN:
Agent denies Smoot paid for Vikings boat party

SI:








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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 08:40:20 AM

[Timberwolves Rube] Timberwolves Lose Preseason Opener

Timberwolves lose opener – only preseason - Kevin Garnett sat out the game with a sore right knee and the Timberwolves lost Wally Szczerbiak in the third quarter when he sprained his right foot.

Rashad McCants 18 points
Eddie Griffin – 12
Michael Olowokandi - 10
Trenton Hassell - 10


Special Note:  Michael Olowokandi said he apologized to his teammates and coach Dwane Casey for being late to Saturday night's scrimmage at Chaska High School

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Posted by Lance Manion to Timberwolves Rube at 10/12/2005 09:27:58 PM

[Twins Rube] Twig Retires

Twig retires – I grew up watching this guy.  He’s what’s beautiful about baseball.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Twins Rube at 10/12/2005 09:24:31 PM

[Wild Rube] Wild blank Vancouver

Wild blank Vancouver

The Wild move to 2-1-1 – Special note - Wild forward Marian Gaborik was out again with a sore groin. The team hopes to have him back for Sunday's game against Anaheim

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Posted by Lance Manion to Wild Rube at 10/12/2005 09:20:31 PM

[Vikings Rube] The Vikings Cruise Part One of Many

Well, what a time to be away…during the peak of the most recent Vikings scandal – The Cruise.  Here’s some links I’ve found to all different stories – it will be interesting to see what comes about on the legal ramifications…..

One quote I heard on the radio I thought was funny was, “Even on the bye week the Vikings scored, but still got beat.”

The Story:
Vikings cruise was allegedly a sex party
Vikings cruise at center of sex query - Prostitution, drug use alleged during Minnetonka outing
Related Google News – Changes as new stories come out.

Mike Tice Watch:
Tice: Only allegations, 'but I'm not happy.'
Preparations amid allegations Tice compares his anger to that of a disappointed father

Jim Souhan:
The list of Vikings transgressions goes on...and on...and fans seem unfazed
Jim Souhan: Now you know the truth -- Vikings bad off field, too

Patrick Reusse:
To Zygi: Seek forgiveness for risking family fortune on no-class operation

Nick Coleman:
Nick Coleman: Vikings lose again, this time on Minnetonka

The Kids:
Young football players disappointed in Vikings


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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/12/2005 11:17:48 PM

[Vikings Rube] I'm out of town

I won't be near a computer until Tuesday 10/11/05 - so no updates - sorry.

BTW - Kenechi Udeze is out for the season.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/06/2005 10:54:00 AM

[Twins Rube] The Voice of the Minnesota Twin's Press Box

Herb Carneal gets his name on the Twins press box.  He’s had 50 seasons calling MLB games and 44 with the Twins.  He is the voice of the Minnesota Twins.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Twins Rube at 10/05/2005 08:01:57 PM

[Wild Rube] The Minnesota Wild Win Game #1

The Minnesota Wild beat the Calgary Flames by a score of 6 – 3.  I listened to about 10 minutes of the third period.  When I turned it on it was 4-1.  Within 30 seconds it was 4-2 and about another 2 minutes later it was 4-3.  I got nervous and had to stop listening as I thought it might be my bad luck.  I also heard the Wild out shot Calgary 16 – 3 in the first period and by the time I was listening the shots on goal were tied.

I’d have to say this was definitely the best the Wild have looked all year!

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Posted by Lance Manion to Wild Rube at 10/05/2005 07:56:20 PM

[Wild Rube] The Minnesota Wild Game #1 Tonight!

The Minnesota Wild take on the Calgary Flames tonight at the Xcel Energy Center.  The State of hockey is back!  Here’s a feel good article about the local boy Jordan Leopold.

Debby Downer notes - Marian Gaborik and Mikko Koivu will be out because of injury.  

What’s up with Manny Fernandez?  A little bird told me that his locker is cleaned out, they’ve been talking about bringing their young prospect up.  Nothing official, could it be just rumors – I think the team is saying he’s sick, but….

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Posted by Lance Manion to Wild Rube at 10/05/2005 03:18:55 PM

[Vikings Rube] Kenechi Udeze Out 8 Weeks?

I was listening to Chad Hartman on the drive home today and in a discussion with Mark Rosen, one of them said that the inside word is that Kenechi Udeze will be out 8 weeks, not 2 as previously reported.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/05/2005 05:07:43 PM

[Vikings Rube] Dr Zs Week 5 NFL Power Rankins

Dr. Z's Week 5 NFL Power Rankings from Sports Illustrated have the Vikings ranked #27, dropping 3 spots from last week’s #24.  The good news is that the Bears, Lions and Packers are all below us at #28, #29 and #31.  What a division we are in!




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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/05/2005 01:32:42 PM

[Vikings Rube] Telephone Game

A caller on The Common Man Progrum just called in and said that maybe the play calling is going through so many people it’s like the telephone game you played when you were a kid.  You got in a line, started with a message, and passed it down the line.  By the time it got to the last person, it was a totally different message.  There are so many people in line for the Vikings play calling, maybe by the time the play gets to Culpepper, it’s a deep pass to the middle when it was initially a sweep to the left.



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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/05/2005 01:25:44 PM

[Twins Rube] Free Agents - Rivas, Abernathy and Ryan

Luis Rivas, Brent Abernathy and Mike Ryan all become free agents.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Twins Rube at 10/05/2005 07:12:26 AM

[Wild Rube] The Minnesota Wild Plan

The Wild have a plan – I found this on the Pioneer Press Web site.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Wild Rube at 10/05/2005 07:09:13 AM

[Vikings Rube] Tice Watch - Ziggy says he's safe

Ziggy says Tice will be coaching the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the year.  I think Ziggy saying this helps my prediction, but how many times has that been the death stamp for coaches?  It will be interesting and entertaining to watch it play out.

One issue that has been crossing my mind concerning Tice’s “come to Jesus” meeting from the other day is that we’ve got players (3 unidentified starters) saying Tice quit on the team.  We’ve also got players (Birk specifically) saying the complete opposite - that Tice was saying that he wouldn’t quit on the team.  So he was obviously not completely clear in the way he communicated his thoughts.  He probably translated the meaning of his paper route story to some moral that he learned and I would guess that the 3 unidentified starters didn’t get it.  His point went straight over their heads.  My concern is if Tice has that much difficulty communicating his thoughts to a team of average intelligence (from the wonderlick test), how would he survive with a team of lower intelligence, like the Green Bay Packers?  How does he deal with the idiots on the team that miss the points of his stories/teachings/etc?

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/05/2005 08:03:10 AM

[Twins Rube] 2005 Twins season review

Twins season in review


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Posted by Lance Manion to Twins Rube at 10/04/2005 09:15:45 PM

[Vikings Rube] Foge Fazio and Jerry Rhome are hired as the Vikings as consultants

Foge Fazio and Jerry Rhome are hired as the Vikings as consultants.  I think it’s an interesting move here – bring in some old school coaches to make things run like they used to.  We’ll see.  Click here for the full story from the Star Tribune.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/04/2005 11:11:11 PM

[Vikings Rube] Better than the alternative

Okay, the Vikings offense may be sputtering, but at least we don’t have to deal with Randy Moss’s antics anymore.  Here’s the latest – he’s back in the NFL drug program.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/04/2005 11:15:18 AM

[Vikings Rube] Tice Watch - 10/4/05

Here we go – the beginning of the end for Tice as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.  After hearing reports of what went on in closed door meetings yesterday – closed to assistant coaches too, Tice is already beginning to realize the end is right around the corner.  (I didn’t think it would happen this fast.)  I don’t think a coach has ever been to the edge (discussing quitting with his players) and then turned it – the season and his mental state - around and had a long successful career in coaching, much less coaching the same team for more than the rest of the season.

Here’s the Star Tribune article on what Tice had to say.

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Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/04/2005 08:50:00 AM

Rube Central is up and going

Well this will be the main page for the rube network.

My plan is to continue to update the Vikings Rube Blog and work on the template changes and all and get the others up to speed shortly. This is one of my better ideas in a while.