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[Minnesota Vikings Rube] The Latest News - I'm back

2006-08-20T14:57:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest Minnesota Vikings News. --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 8/20/2006 04:55:00 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Todays Prediction

2005-10-30T07:09:00.000-08:00

Carolina Panthers 34 Minnesota Vikings 10 I think the Panthers will just plain beat the Vikings in every way. --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

2005-10-27T12:46:00.000-07:00

World Series Houston Astros vs. Chicago White SoxWhite Sox win series, 4-0Game 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

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

2005-10-26T20:54:00.000-07:00

[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. " --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

2005-10-26T20:53:00.000-07:00

[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" --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

2005-10-26T20:49:00.001-07:00

[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." --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

2005-10-26T20:49:00.000-07:00

[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" --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

2005-10-26T20:48:00.000-07:00

[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." --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

2005-10-26T05:44:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-25T11:56:00.001-07:00

[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." --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube

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

2005-10-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

[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 --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

2005-10-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

[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" --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

2005-10-24T10:12:00.000-07:00

[http://www.twincitiesminnesotablog.com/2005/10/scouting_green_.html] Twin Cities, Minnesota: Scouting - Green Bay Packers News --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/24/2005 12:12:20 PM

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] No Roll!

2005-10-23T12:07:00.001-07:00

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

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Vikings vs Green Bay Prediction

2005-10-23T12:07:00.000-07:00

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. --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/23/

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

2005-10-21T21:23:00.000-07:00

[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.

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Best Buy scratches players' appearance

2005-10-21T21:21:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

[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... --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

2005-10-21T13:27:00.000-07:00

[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" --Posted by Lance Manion

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

2005-10-21T13:14:00.000-07:00

[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/twolves/2005-10-18-szczerbiak_x.htm] USATODAY.com - Szczerbiak is key cog in Timberwolves' plan --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

2005-10-21T13:04:00.001-07:00

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

2005-10-21T13:04:00.000-07:00

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....

2005-10-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

[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. --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

2005-10-21T11:55:00.000-07:00

[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." --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

2005-10-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

[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! --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

2005-10-21T11:35:00.000-07:00

[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." --Posted by Lance Manion

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

2005-10-21T09:29:00.000-07:00

[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." --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

2005-10-21T09:26:00.000-07:00

[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! --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Vikings Rube at 10/21/2005

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] The Trade: Revisited

2005-10-21T09:25:00.000-07:00

[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" --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota

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

2005-10-21T09:24:00.000-07:00

[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. --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

2005-10-21T09:22:00.000-07:00

[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..... --Posted by Lance Manion to

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] KFAN Mike Tice Live

2005-10-21T09:18:00.000-07:00

[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. --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

2005-10-21T07:08:00.000-07:00

[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. --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota

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

2005-10-20T07:50:00.000-07:00

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? --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

2005-10-19T20:53:00.000-07:00

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! --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

2005-10-19T20:46:00.000-07:00

[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. --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Wild

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

2005-10-18T20:22:00.000-07:00

[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." --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

2005-10-18T20:21:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-18T20:20:00.000-07:00

[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. " --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

2005-10-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

[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." --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

2005-10-18T10:31:00.000-07:00

[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

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Minnesota Duckies and Bunnies

2005-10-18T06:39:00.000-07:00

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

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

2005-10-18T06:15:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-18T06:09:00.000-07:00

[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." --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

2005-10-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

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

[Minnesota Vikings Rube] Tice Press Conference

2005-10-17T11:42:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Boatload of woe for Vikings

2005-10-16T20:43:00.000-07:00

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/5671476.html] Boatload of woe for Vikings Not much more to say.... --Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/16/2005 10:42:55 PM

[Vikings Rube] Not much eye contact

2005-10-16T10:24:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Vikings vs Bears Prediction

2005-10-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

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. --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

2005-10-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Vikings timeline of recent incidents

2005-10-16T07:43:00.000-07:00

[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. --Posted by Lance

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

2005-10-16T07:37:00.000-07:00

[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. --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

2005-10-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-15T21:55:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-15T21:26:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

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? --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!

2005-10-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

[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" --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

2005-10-15T11:29:00.000-07:00

[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

[Vikings Rube] Thomas Jones to play or not?

2005-10-15T11:21:00.000-07:00

[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. --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

2005-10-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

[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. --Posted by Lance Manion to

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

2005-10-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

[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

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

2005-10-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

[http://www.startribune.com/stories/563/5668089.html] Letters of the day: What about Vikings is 'professional’? --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

2005-10-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

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

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

2005-10-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

[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! --Posted by Lance Manion to Minnesota Twins Rube at 10/15/

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

2005-10-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

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

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

2005-10-15T10:43:00.000-07:00

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" --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

2005-10-15T10:41:00.000-07:00

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." --Posted by Lance Manion to Gopher Basketball Rube at 10/15/2005 10:

[Vikings Rube] Mossmask.com

2005-10-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Randy Moss | Official Website

2005-10-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

[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."

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

2005-10-15T10:29:00.000-07:00

[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." --Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/

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

2005-10-14T22:03:00.000-07:00

Gophers against Wisconson this Saturday - Kare 11's breakdown --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

2005-10-14T21:59:00.000-07:00

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. --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

2005-10-14T21:57:00.000-07:00

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." --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

2005-10-14T21:56:00.000-07:00

[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." --Posted

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

2005-10-14T21:53:00.000-07:00

[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. --Posted by Lance Manion to

[Vikings Rube] Zygi Wilf Speaks

2005-10-14T21:47:00.000-07:00

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 fieldMinnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf hailed Friday as

[Vikings Rube] Zygi Wilf Speaks

2005-10-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

[Vikings Rube] 93Xs Morning show

2005-10-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] The Whizzinator makes headlines again

2005-10-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

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

Crews say pictures taken at Vikings boat party

2005-10-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

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

2005-10-14T06:23:00.000-07:00

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

2005-10-14T06:17:00.000-07:00

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 --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

2005-10-13T19:42:00.000-07:00

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. --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

2005-10-13T19:14:00.000-07:00

The voice of the Minnesota Twins will be back! Broadcast Sports: Carneal decides to come back for 2006 --Posted by Lance Manion to Twins Rube at 10/13/2005 07:13:46 PM

[Vikings Rube] Vikings vs Bears

2005-10-13T19:08:00.000-07:00

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 --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'

2005-10-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

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." --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

2005-10-13T13:05:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Vikings Still Ironing Out Coaching Duties

2005-10-13T11:55:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Attorney Describes Alleged Actions On Party Boat

2005-10-13T11:42:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Mike Tice Live Links

2005-10-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

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.MP3http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_2.MP3http://secure.eonstreams.com/kfan_am/MTL10_12_3.MP3http://secure.eonstreams.com

[Vikings Rube] Fred Smoot Upset

2005-10-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

The latest SI.com article has Fred Smoot’s quotes about how they are killing his name and how someone will have to pay. --Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 11:56:34 AM

[Vikings Rube] This weeks Dr Zs NFL Power Rankings

2005-10-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

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! --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

2005-10-13T08:47:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] Minnesota Vikings Cruise Making National Headlines

2005-10-13T06:40:00.000-07:00

Here are some national headlines the Vikings are making:ESPN:Agent denies Smoot paid for Vikings boat partySI: --Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/13/2005 08:40:20 AM

[Timberwolves Rube] Timberwolves Lose Preseason Opener

2005-10-12T21:28:00.000-07:00

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 pointsEddie Griffin – 12Michael Olowokandi - 10Trenton Hassell - 10Special Note: Michael Olowokandi said he apologized to his teammates and coach Dwane Casey for being late to Saturday

[Twins Rube] Twig Retires

2005-10-12T21:24:00.000-07:00

Twig retires – I grew up watching this guy. He’s what’s beautiful about baseball. --Posted by Lance Manion to Twins Rube at 10/12/2005 09:24:31 PM

[Wild Rube] Wild blank Vancouver

2005-10-12T21:20:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] The Vikings Cruise Part One of Many

2005-10-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

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

[Vikings Rube] I'm out of town

2005-10-06T08:55:00.000-07:00

I won't be near a computer until Tuesday 10/11/05 - so no updates - sorry.BTW - Kenechi Udeze is out for the season. --Posted by Lance Manion to Vikings Rube at 10/06/2005 10:54:00 AM