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| Vikings' Chavous doubtful for Sunday |
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09/10/2003 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (Best E Casino) - Minnesota Vikings safety Corey Chavous is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago because of a sprained knee. Chavous suffered the injury in the first quarter of last week's season-opener against Green Bay, but returned to the game and intercepted a pair of passes in the 30-25 victory. He was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts. "He's improving steadily," said Vikings head coach Mike Tice after practice Wednesday. "It will be a game-time de |
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| Former Vikings' RB sentenced for drugs |
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09/10/2003 |
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| West Palm Beach, FL (Best E Casino) - Former Minnesota Vikings running back James Stewart was sentenced to four years and four months in federal prison for drug charges. In June, Stewart pleaded guilty to charges he distributed cocaine through a drug ring and possessed thousands of dollars in counterfeit bills. The 31-year-old Stewart played his college ball for the Miami Hurricanes. He led the Hurricanes in rushing in 1993 and was selected by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. In the 1995 s |
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| Vikings add FB Stackhouse |
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09/09/2003 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Vikings Tuesday signed free agent fullback Charles Stackhouse and free agent safety Ron Israel. Stackhouse spent the 2002 season with the New York Giants after signing as a rookie free agent, scoring three touchdowns on 13 catches. Stackhouse scored his first career NFL touchdown against the Vikings last season at the Metrodome on a pass from Kerry Collins. Israel spent the 2003 training camp and pre-season with the Vikings. To make room on the roster, the Vikin |
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| Driver injured in Green Bay loss |
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09/07/2003 |
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| Green Bay, WI (Best E Casino) - Green Bay wide receiver Donald Driver was taken off the field on a stretcher with 8:40 left in the fourth quarter of the Packers' 30-25 loss Sunday to the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. The 28-year-old Driver, who was injured after he landed hard on his neck while trying to catch a pass from Brett Favre, caught 70 balls for 1,064 and nine touchdowns last season. Driver had two catches for 27 yards before the injury. Green Bay (0-1) hosts the Detroit Lions next Sunday. |
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| Texans Team Report: For Better or Worse? |
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09/05/2003 |
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| are one of the most balanced teams in the NFL, and they always play well in September. The Dolphins are 31-9 in the first quarter of the season over the last 10 years. The Texans became the first expansion team to win their inaugural game since the Minnesota Vikings in 1961 when they topped the Cowboys last year. Winning a second opener will be difficult. The Texans were 28th against the run last year and face Ricky Williams, who led the league in rushing with 1,853 yards last year. Texans QB David Carr was sac |
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| Dolphins open at home versus two-year-old Texans |
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09/04/2003 |
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| history. Miami is especially tough at home early in the season. The Dolphins are 29-4 all-time in home openers and 18-2 in September home games in the past 11 seasons. The Texans became the first expansion team to win their inaugural game since the Minnesota Vikings in 1961 when they topped the Cowboys. Winning a second opener will be difficult. The Texans were 28th against the run last year and face Ricky Williams, who led the league in rushing with 1,853 yards last year. Texans QB David Carr was sacked an NFL |
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| Inside the NFL: Week 1 |
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09/03/2003 |
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| r, the Lions’ running game falls to Shawn Bryson and Olandis Gary. QB Joey Harrington will also look to hook up for some big plays with rookie receiver Charles Rogers. Steve Mariucci makes his Lions debut. Predicted Outcome: Detroit 22, Arizona 13 Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers: With Brett Favre as their starting QB, the Packers have lost just once to Minnesota (1998) at Lambeau Field. Up until last year, Green Bay was also perfect at home in the playoffs, but times change. The Packers are on the downs |
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| The 2003 NFL Season Outlook |
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09/03/2003 |
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| easons, but don’t expect a playoff campaign just yet. Bill Parcells needs time to weed out the bad seeds on this team and make it his own. There are big questions at quarterback and running back, but the defense should be pretty good. NFC NORTH 1) Minnesota Vikings (Projected Record: 10-6) There is reason for optimism in Minnesota. The Vikings closed out a disappointing 2002 campaign with three straight victories. After the season, head coach Mike Tice said the Vikings would be 10-6 this year. The loss of RB M |
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| Bears sign veteran offensive lineman |
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09/02/2003 |
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| e week after he was released by the New England Patriots. As per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. The 32-year-old Lacina was let go Thursday by the Patriots, just nine days after the team signed him. Lacina started every game for the Minnesota Vikings last season. The 6- foot-4, 314-pounder has started 79 of his 121 career games with Buffalo, Carolina and Minnesota since being drafted by the Bills in the sixth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. To make room on the 53-man roster, Chicago waived tackle B |
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| Vikings trim roster to 53 |
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08/31/2003 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Vikings released 13 players on Sunday, reaching the NFL's mandatory deadline. Minnesota released wide receiver Robert Baker, defensive end Lorenzo Bromell, safety Ron Israel and tackles Jon Carman, Adam Goldberg, and Adam Haayer. The Vikings also parted ways with wide receiver Ben Nelson, linebacker Max Yates, tight end Ben Steele, cornerbacks Horace Willis and Carey Scott, and running backs James Wofford and Larry Ned. |
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