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Look for an announcement during 2009 about the Vikings organization-wide green initiative. In addition to insti-
tuting many environmentally-sensitive programs internally, the Vikings plan to dedicate a week during the football
season to publicly highlight the importance of potecting the environment and ensuring Minnesota’s outstanding
quality of life.
2009 VIKINGS 1 TEAM GUIDE
2009 MINNESOTA VIKINGS
OFFICIAL TEAM GUIDE
The Minnesota Vikings 2009 Official Team Guide is a production of the Minnesota Vikings Public Relations Department.
Cover and inside page design by Erin Swartz and Jess Lowenberg. Printing and layout by Bolger Vision Beyond Print,
Minneapolis, MN. Design and Technical Support - Bill Doll, Monica Smith and the Bolger staff. Inside photography by Amos
Smith Photography, Rick Kolodziej, Brad Madson, Steve Lucas, Paul Spinelli & Spin Photos, Brad Madson and Paul Odegard.
Editor - Tom West. Editorial Assistants - Evan Koch, Jeff Anderson, Bob Hagan, Tom Halkin and Mike Wobschall.
In February 2009, the MSFC released the findings of a jobs and economic impact analysis by Conventions, Sports & Leisure,
International (CSL), which showed the construction and operation of a new stadium and the Minnesota Vikings franchise provides
significant economic benefits to the State of Minnesota.
• The construction of a new stadium will support approximately 13,400 jobs, including 8,000 construction and trades workers that
would be utilized during the building process.
• Upon completion of the stadium, 3,400 full and part-time jobs will be supported by the economic activity generated by a new
stadium and the Vikings.
• The economic activity from a new stadium will generate over $32 million per year in tax revenue, which includes the $18 million
annually generated by the Vikings. In 2008, the Vikings paid more than $18 million in taxes in Minnesota, through property, income
and sales taxes.
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As committed as the Vikings are to bringing a Super Bowl championship to the fans and to the State, the franchise is equally devoted
to securing a long-term home for the team in Minnesota. The Vikings are one of the few remaining NFL franchises without a stadium
solution, but the team is collaborating with the State Legislature, the Governor and local leaders to resolve this issue. With just 20 games
remaining in the Metrodome after the 2009 season and a lease set to expire following the 2011 season, the Vikings have stepped up their
dialogue with State leaders. While current economic conditions present a challenge, those conversations are set to continue this fall in
order to find a solution during the 2010 Legislative Session.
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Working with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC), the Vikings are moving forward on a public-private partnership
that will open a new, multi-purpose stadium on the current Metrodome site. The ultimate goal is to build the “best stadium at the lowest
cost,” and in so doing, take advantage of the existing infrastructure at the site and utilize green initiatives to deliver a facility that performs
with renewable and sustainable energy.
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“The Metrodome site makes great sense for a new stadium because the necessary infrastructure is already in place,” Vikings Owner/
Chairman Zygi Wilf said. “However, while Minneapolis is the proposed location for this stadium, the facility will be a statewide asset used
for events that student-athletes and fans from across Minnesota will attend and benefit from.”
Vikings ownership has also pledged to invest hundreds of millions in private dollars for a new facility and to rebuild the area around
the current Metrodome with residences, office buildings, shops and restaurants. By leveraging this private investment, the state will
experience a significant economic stimulus.
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Building a new home for Vikings football will dramatically improve the fan experience at games, help the franchise meet basic NFL
program requirements, and generate revenue to keep the team competitive over the long term. Addressing the issue now will also give
the State its only major multi-use facility to be used year-round, keep the Vikings in Minnesota for the next generation and provide much-
needed employment and economic activity.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Much work remains between now and the 2010 Legislative Session, and the Vikings need your help. You can help by:
• Joining Minnesota Momentum, the grassroots coalition of stadium supporters (www.minnesotamomentum.com).
• Contacting your elected officials and encouraging them to support a stadium solution in 2010.
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Aerial view of the proposed Winter Garden Light Rail Station, Vikings Game Day Plaza and multi-use stadium.
The Vikings have a long-standing tradition of cooperation and progress in the areas of child and family health with the University
of Minnesota. The Vikings donation to the Department of Pediatrics in 2008 was a signature moment for the Vikings Children’s
Fund and the University.
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: The Vikings Youth Football mission statement is to grow,
Rufus Bess- Head Coach Park Center High and Vikings alumni; support and promote youth football through fair play, health/well-
Pete Globa- USA Football; Mike Grant- Head Coach Eden Prairie ness and academics and we did just that in 2008. Through several
High; E.J. Henderson- Vikings LB; Mimi Kalb- Minneapolis Park and innovative programs, the Vikings reached youngsters competing
Recreation Board; Dwight Lundeen- Head Coach Becker High; Brad in our great game and encouraged them to be their best on and off
Madson- Vikings Community Relations; Dave Nelson- Head Coach the field. Vikings Youth Football connects thr community through
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Minnetonka High; Jeff Robinson- Vikings Pro Scout; Bob Smith- St. the High School Player Development 7-on-7 Tournament, Youth
Paul Municipal Athletics; Ron Stolski- Head Coach Brainerd High; Football Camps, USA Football Coaching School, equipment and
Ray Tri- Head Coach Eden Valley-Watkins. field grants, the Vikings All-State Football Team and Minnesota
Mr. Football, the High School Coach of the Week Program and the
High School Coach of the Year.
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CLOCKWISE: The Vikings recognized some of the top prep players
in the state during the Mr. Minnesota Football awards ceremony...
The Vikings of Tomorrow program gives youth football teams
from across the region the chance to play on the same field as the
Vikings...Lakeville South High School’s squad won the 2009 Vikings
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7-on-7 Tournament and competed in the 16-team National 7-on-7
Tournament hosted by the Vikings in July. PLAYOFF RECORDS
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THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS “ON THE FIELD AND IN THE COMMUNITY – YOUR SPECIAL TEAM”
The Minnesota Vikings are more than a football team. The coaches, players and staff are your neighbors. Their wives or husbands may
be your co-workers. Their children attend school with your children. The Vikings are a part of our community. Many schools, hospital chari-
ties and civic groups have been impacted by player involvement, staff participation and family volunteerism.
The Vikings organization is your neighbor too, as a corporate citizen actively involved in policy and service to Minnesota. The Vikings
community relations department and Vikings Children’s Fund handle a broad range of requests including player appearances, in-kind
donations, partnering with non-profit groups on fundraisers, the production of public service announcements and team philanthropy. Since
its inception in 1978, the VCF has donated more than $4.5 million to the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics. The VCF has
maintained a commitment to youth and families by distributing funds toward youth development, family services and education support- a
total of over $8 million given back to our community.
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turf field at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center with a Vikings/
NFL $200,000 grassroots grant through LISC (Local Initiatives
Support Corporation). The funding helped with the installation
of the new field that will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Duluth. The Vikings tour has reached out to fans across the
state and connected with fans who normally don’t see the team
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up close in their home towns...Vikings All-Pro Steve Hutchinson
and wife, Landyn, hosted early Thanksgiving and Holiday meals
and provided gifts for patients and their families at University of
Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview. The Hutchinsons have
hosted events for the past 3 holiday seasons at the hospital and
hosted a fundraising golf tournament in June 2009...A contin-
gent of Vikings, including Chris Kluwe, Garrett Mills, Charles
Gordon, John Sullivan and Albert Young held an American Heart
Association “What Moves U” fitness and life camp at Catholic
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Charities’ St. Joseph’s Home for Children in 2008.
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is a recent United State Marine Corps recruit. Allen described
the event as eye-opening and life-changing...Anthony Herrera
served as the Vikings spokesman in the 2008 “Tackle Influenza”
initiative, a partnership the Vikings entered into in 2007 with
the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics. Herrera
and teammates visited the Midtown YWCA as part of a trio of
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free flu clinics held throughout the Twin Cities metro designed
to protect children and families against the illness...Several
Vikings players and cheerleaders helped pack Easter baskets for
families impacted by the spring flooding along the Red River in
North Dakota. The Vikings teamed with The Salvation Army to
deliver cheer on the holiday...The Vikings undertook their big-
gest Playground Build yet in 2009, contstructing a new facility
at Crestview Elementary School in Brooklyn Park. The team has
undertaken a Playground Build each spring since 2006.
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Zygi Wilf and his partners have relied on consistency and The journey for Wilf from avid New York Giants fan sitting
investment in building a winner in every aspect of their 5-year in the bleachers of Yankee Stadium in the 1960’s to taking over
ownership of the Minnesota Vikings. The Wilf family and the the leadership of one of the NFL’s proudest franchises has been
ownership group has worked diligently at making the Vikings an marked by bold and well-founded business decisions, commit-
important part of the fabric of the Upper Midwest. ment to family and employees, and dedication to community.
The Vikings are fresh off a 2008 season that saw the opening Throughout the Wilf family’s rise to prominence in real estate
stages of the model for success that the organization has under- development, the consistent focus on philanthropy and never los-
taken since Wilf’s ownership began. The club won the NFC North ing touch with family roots has been a foundation and philosophy.
Division and hosted a playoff game for the 1st time since the 2000 Building a championship team with character has been at
season. The team featured 6 players that earned Pro Bowl berths the foundation of the Wilf ownership group’s growth as NFL
and returns each of the honorees for the 2009 season. owners. The Wilf family has stayed close to their roots, donating
As the franchise enters the 2009 season, a strong foundation generously to heart-felt causes at home and throughout the world.
has been established for success on the field and with civic and Wilf, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf, emigrated with his
corporate leadership in the community. Over the last four years, parents from Europe to the United States in the early 1950s and
the team has enhanced its already strong reputation as an NFL settled in New Jersey. Zygi attended nearby Fairleigh Dickinson
leader in community relations activities and has raised its level of University, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and later
involvement in the region. Under the stewardship of the Wilfs, the graduated from New York Law School in Manhattan. Wilf, 59, and
franchise has taken strides forward on the initiative for a state- wife, Audrey, have four children.
of-the-art, multi-use stadium as the centerpiece of a downtown
Minneapolis redevelopment. The Vikings ownership is committed
to investing in the state’s economy and are dedicated to a world-
class showcase for Minnesota’s sporting future.
Wilf leads an ownership group that closely mirrors the struc-
ture that has led the Wilf family to national prominence in their
business ventures with Garden Homes Development, a nationwide
leader in retail, commercial and private residential development.
Joining Wilf in the Vikings venture are his brother, Mark, cousin,
Leonard, and nephew, Jeffrey, along with several associates from
outside the family.
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf presented 2008 Vikings Ring of Honor inductee John Randle during his halftime ceremony at the
Metrodome. The Wilf family has connected with Vikings fans and the history of the team as they enter their 5th season of steward-
ship for the historic franchise.
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COACHES
As the Vikings approach the 2009 season, team President as a civic leader. Under Wilf’s direction, the Vikings have taken a
Mark Wilf has played a key role in the development of the busi- more prominent role as a business and community leader and
ness aspects of the club and organizing the leadership of the embraced their fans and partners locally and worldwide.
franchise to mirror the proven family model that the Wilf family Another lifelong fan of the NFL, Mark brings the same pas-
has implemented in other successful ventures. sion and desire to succeed in professional football as his elder
The Vikings will play their 49th season on the field in the fall sibling, Zygi. Throughout their professional lives, the brothers
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of 2009 and the Wilf family ownership group enters its 5th in have worked tirelessly to involve everyone associated in their
supervision of the franchise. Following a 2008 season that was businesses as members of the family. The Minnesota Vikings are
a success on and off the field, the building process continues as the latest extension of the family model and one that is especially
the team moves forward. Highlighted by winning the 2008 NFC close to the family’s heart with the opportunity to be actively
North title and hosting an NFC Wild Card game for the 1st time engaged in the game they grew up passionately following. Wilf
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since 2000, the Vikings prepare to build on the winning formula in has been actively involved with the Wilf family’s Garden Homes
2009. The connection between the fans and the team continues to Development enterprises and has served as a principal in the
deepen as the You Made the Team Community Tour grows more family business.
popular and purposeful. A long-time fan of college and professional football, Wilf is
Along with dramatic facility upgrades at Winter Park since no stranger to the game or the thrill of competition. During his
taking over the team, the ownership group has prided itself on collegiate years, Mark served as the radio voice of Princeton
improving the identity and atmosphere associated with the fran- Tigers football and basketball. Wilf earned his bachelor’s degree
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chise. The Vikings have been a valuable part of the fabric of life from Princeton University and later graduated from the New York
in the region since beginning play in 1961. The Wilf family takes University School of Law. The Wilf family tradition of generous
pride in building on the strong tradition of community involve- philanthropy and advancing causes with special meaning has
ment the franchise has been known for. been passed through the generations.
The Wilfs lead an ownership group that closely mirrors the Wilf, 47, and wife, Jane, have four children. The couple is
structure that has led the Wilf family to national prominence actively involved in several causes close to the heart of the Wilf
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in their business ventures with Garden Homes Development, a family.
nationwide leader in retail, commercial and private residential
development.
An NFL franchise is a valuable commodity to a community
and the Wilf ownership group recognizes and embraces the role
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The Wilf family and their ownership group has been aggressive in community outreach during their stewardship of the Vikings
franchise. The entire organization takes part in the annual Playground Build, a project that earned Crestview Elementary in Brooklyn
Park a new playground in June 2009.
Leonard Wilf joins cousins Zygi and Mark Wilf with the Vikings Law School. He is a member of the New Jersey, New York and
ownership group as Vice Chairman of the team for the fifth season American Bar Associations. Wilf serves as Chairman of the
in 2009. Away from the Vikings, Wilf also serves as President of American Society of Yad Vashem, a Board Member of New
family-owned Garden Homes Development, a nationwide leader York Presbyterian Hospital and Allen-Stevenson School. He is
in retail, commercial and private residential development based an involved member of the International Council of Shopping
in New Jersey. Centers, New York Athletic Club and Friars Club.
Wilf earned his bachelor’s degree, Cum Laude, from Boston Wilf and his wife, Beth, have four children and are active
University. Following his undergraduate work, Wilf graduated members of the community through the Central Park Conservancy
with a law degree from Georgetown University. During his tenure and Metropolitan Opera. Wilf was appointed by President Clinton
at Georgetown, Wilf was editor of the Georgetown Law Review. to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council in January 1997 and
Wilf went on to receive a Master of Law in Taxation from New spearheaded the construction of the Metrowest Campus of
York University. UJA-Federation in East Hanover, NJ. He and his family reside in
Active with several professional and civic groups, Wilf is New York City.
Vice Chairman on the Board of Trustees of NYU and the NYU
JEFFREY WILF
OWNER/OWNERSHIP PARTNER
Jeffrey Wilf, nephew of Zygi and Mark Wilf, continues the Wilf graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor of
family involvement with all aspects of the Wilf businesses. He is arts in government.
involved with the Wilfs’ Garden Homes operations and with the
Minnesota Vikings.
The Wilf family and their ownership group helped build a team that won the 2008 NFC North Division title with a dramatic win over
the NY Giants, the team the Wilfs grew up rooting for. The title was the 1st for the Vikings since 2000 and the 17th in club history.
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COACHES
Reggie Fowler is a proven leader, insightful manager and creative visionary who has successfully operated and managed Spiral and
its associated companies for the past 20 years. Under his guidance, Spiral has grown from a single distribution company to a collection
of more than 33 companies. Fowler’s background includes management positions in manufacturing, finance, aerospace, real estate
development and distribution. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
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ALAN LANDIS
OWNERSHIP PARTNER
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Alan Landis has achieved acclaim in the business world and the philanthropic community through his visionary thinking in each area.
As founder and chairman of The Landis Group, he has put his stamp on the land development industry with a pair of landmarks, the
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Princeton Landmark Carnegie Center and Tower Center Office and Hotel Complex. A graduate of New York University, Landis holds a
bachelor’s degree in accounting. He is active in causes ranging from the National Prevent Child Abuse organization to the Foundation for
Fighting Blindness. Alan and wife, Linda, have a son, Scott, and daughter, Dana. The couple resides in New York City.
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DAVID MANDELBAUM
OWNERSHIP PARTNER
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David Mandelbaum has served as General Partner of Interstate Properties since 1968, a trustee of Vornado Realty since 1979 and
Director of Alexander’s, Inc. since 1995. Mandelbaum has been a member of the law firm Mandelbaum & Mandelbaum, P.A. since 1967
and holds a law degree from Harvard. He earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University. Mandelbaum and wife, Karen, have
been married over 40 years. The couple has four sons, Richard, Michael, Jeffrey and Jonathan and resides in Livingston, NJ.
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In 2007, Vikings ownership reached out to a broad cross-section of Minnesota business and community leaders and recruited them
to serve on the Vikings Board of Advisors.
The Minnesota Vikings Board of Advisors meets regularly to discuss and provide feedback on Vikings core issues, including the
team’s sales and branding initiatives, stadium development project and extensive community relations programs. The Board of Advisors
helps keep the Vikings organization connected and focused on the key issues and dynamics facing Minnesota and our community.
Mick Anselmo, Sr. Vice President, Market Manager; Ted Mondale, Chairman and CEO;
CBS Radio Minneapolis Nazca Solutions, Inc.
Bill Dunlap, Chairman and CEO (retired); Ray Owens, Executive Vice President - Capital Markets;
Campbell Mithun Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
Jay Fishman, President and CEO; Tom Rosen, President and CEO;
The Travelers Companies, Inc. Rosen’s Diversified
Bud Grant, Former Head Coach; Steve Sanger, Former Chairman and CEO;
Minnesota Vikings General Mills, Inc.
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STADIUM DEVELOPMENT
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Lester Bagley brings more than two decades of experience in 1993-99, Bagley served as associate director and helped lead the
the public affairs arena and serves the Vikings as Vice President Minnesota Business Partnership, the public policy organization
of Public Affairs and Stadium Development, his 5th year in that comprised of the chief executive officers of 100 of Minnesota’s
role. Bagley oversees public relations, public affairs, community largest companies. He also spent five years working in public
relations and charitable giving for the Vikings. affairs and public relations in Washington, D.C.
Bagley has been instrumental in the Wilf ownership group’s A native of Barron, WI, Bagley began college at the University
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efforts to enhance the Vikings’ presence in the community and of Minnesota before graduating from the University of California
throughout the state. Bagley helped develop and oversees the at Los Angeles (UCLA) with a bachelor’s degree in political sci-
Vikings Board of Advisors, a club initiative aimed at increasing ence. He served as a White House intern and studied at Oxford
the organization’s interaction with CEO-level civic and business University during his undergraduate days. Bagley serves on
leaders in Minnesota. Bagley also leads the Vikings “You Made the boards of the Public Affairs Council, Athletes Committed to
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The Team” community tour, which connects the team with Vikings Educating Students (ACES), the Minneapolis Regional Chamber
fans and charitable causes throughout Greater Minnesota. This of Commerce, Meet Minneapolis and the Vikings Children’s Fund.
ownership initiative has taken Vikings players and personnel into Bagley’s wife, Wendy, who has a bachelor’s degree from the
ten different communities across the state over the past two years. College of St. Catherine, has served on the staffs of three succes-
Along with a prominent role in external relations, Bagley over- sive Minnesota governors. The couple resides in Minneapolis with
sees internal communications for the team and has led the efforts their sons, Michael and Charles.
to restructure the Vikings Children’s Fund and enhance the team’s
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youth football programs.
Bagley continues to lead the team’s quest to finance and build
a new home for Vikings football, which has become a priority for
the National Football League. The Vikings have focused their sta-
dium efforts on constructing a new facility in Minneapolis as part
of a broader revitalization and economic development proposal for
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the area surrounding the Metrodome. Bagley oversees the public
affairs and stadium development team that is working diligently to
bring a world-class multi-event venue to downtown Minneapolis.
Before joining the Vikings, Bagley operated Bagley Public
Affairs from 1999-2005. The Minneapolis firm specialized in
issues management, public relations and public affairs. From
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ROB BRZEZINSKI
VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
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As Rob Brzezinski enters his 17th season in the NFL and 11th on the 2008 NFC North title team through free agency with LB
with the Minnesota Vikings in 2009, the team is positioned for Ben Leber, RB Chester Taylor and K Ryan Longwell all joining
long-term success with a favorable salary cap situation and sever- Hutchinson in the 2006 free agent class and TE Visanthe Shiancoe
al core players recently signed to long-term contracts. Brzezinski joined the club in 2007.
joined the Vikings in 1999 as Director of Football Administration Prior to joining the Vikings, Brzezinski spent the previous six
and was promoted to Vice President of Football Administration in seasons (1993-98) with the Miami Dolphins where he advanced
2001. He was elevated to his current position as Vice President of to the position of Staff Counsel/Salary Cap. Brzezinski has been
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Football Operations in 2002. involved with teams that have finished .500 or better in 13 of his
In 2008, the Vikings capitalized on the strategic salary cap 16 seasons in the NFL, have made the playoffs 8 times and have
management from the past several years. Armed with the highest won a Division title 3 times. During the salary cap era of the NFL
net salary cap in the NFL, and core potential free agents already (1994-present), both the Dolphins and Vikings are among the
re-signed, the team filled key needs by trading for 2007 NFL sack NFL’s best in winning percentage and playoff appearances.
leader DE Jared Allen and signed proven unrestricted free agent In his current role, Brzezinski works closely with Head Coach
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playmakers WR Bernard Berrian and S Madieu Williams. Brad Childress and Vice President of Player Personnel Rick
The Vikings have had success in recent free agency, adding Spielman on football-related strategic planning and roster deci-
future Pro Bowlers in consecutive offseasons with CB Antoine sions. Brzezinski is also responsible for management and strategic
Winfield (2004), DT Pat Williams (2005), G Steve Hutchinson planning of the salary cap, negotiation of player contracts, football
(2006) and Allen in 2008. The Vikings also acquired key players operations and administration, team operations, medical and
STEVE LACROIX
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING/
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Steve LaCroix enters his 9th season with the Vikings in Board of Directors and Executive Committees of Hunger Related
2009 as the team’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing/ Events and Summit Academy. Hunger Related Events has raised
Chief Marketing Officer. LaCroix oversees all aspects of Vikings several million dollars for hunger related organizations through
generated revenues, including corporate sales, sponsorships, the creation of Taste of the NFL as an annual event at the Super
media sales, ticket sales, suite sales and hospitality. LaCroix also Bowl and in many NFL cities. Summit Academy is a non-profit
leads the team’s marketing, radio and television programming, vocational training and educational center that empowers resi-
websites, new media initiatives, merchandise and e-commerce dents in the most economically depressed neighborhoods in the
operations, community and special events, marketing partner- Twin Cities to become educated, employed and self-supporting
ships, advertising, branding, promotions and game day activities. members of our communities.
The 2008 Vikings used a 6-2 record at home to help claim the Prior to joining the Vikings, LaCroix worked as the Director
NFC North title and host a playoff game for the first time since of Sponsorship Sales for Pacers Sports and Entertainment in
2000. LaCroix has led the team to record setting sales revenues Indianapolis, IN from 1999-00. His main responsibilities included
in his tenure with the Vikings and cultivated new partnerships with overseeing the corporate sales efforts for the National Basketball
the business community throughout Minnesota and the Upper Association’s Indiana Pacers, the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and other
Midwest. In 2008, the Vikings continued to build upon the “You sports and entertainment events held at Conseco Fieldhouse, for
Made the Team” branding campaign to reach a sellout streak of which he negotiated the naming rights deal.
115 straight home games. During LaCroix’s tenure with Pacers Sports and Entertainment,
In 2006, LaCroix and his staff undertook the successful intro- which began in 1991 as a sales representative, the organization
duction of a new, more modern design of the Vikings traditional saw dramatic increases in sponsorship, ticket sales and other
uniforms and then added a throwback uniform starting in 2007. major corporate partnerships.
In addition, LaCroix’s tenure has resulted in several new sales LaCroix earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of
and marketing initiatives, including bringing radio and televi- Iowa and his master’s at Western Illinois University. Steve and
sion broadcast rights in-house, the creation of weekly television wife Sue, who holds her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the
programming, opening “Vikings Locker Room” official retail University of Iowa, have two children, Katie and Alex. The LaCroix
stores, full redesigns of vikings.com and the construction of two family resides in Minnetonka.
Terrace Suites that created the first premium seat offering in the
Metrodome.
LaCroix serves on the NFL Club Business Working Group
comprised of eight club executives to help shape strategies for
implementing league and club initiatives. In addition, LaCroix
serves on the Steering Committee of the National Sports Forum,
the sports industry’s leading annual conference. In 2005, LaCroix
was invited to participate in the NFL-Stanford Program for
Managers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a program
developed by the NFL to promote development of leaders within
the League.
LaCroix’s charitable involvement includes serving as Treasurer
of the Viking Children’s Fund, which has raised over $8 million
since 1978 benefiting children’s health, education and family
services throughout the Upper Midwest, including the University
of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics. LaCroix also serves on the
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VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE/
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Steve Poppen begins his 11th season with the Vikings in 2009, for Minnesota adults and teens. Poppen serves on the board of the
currently serving as Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer. Minneapolis Downtown Council, an organization promoting busi-
Poppen joined the Vikings in 1999 and is responsible for all financial ness development in downtown Minneapolis, and holds a position
aspects of the team including business planning, budgeting, day-to- with the Minnesota State Fair Foundation board of directors and
day financial and administrative operations, human resources, infor- serves on both the Audit Committee and Governance Committee.
mation technology, facilities, new stadium project financing and is The State Fair Foundation was created to preserve and improve the
the team liaison with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. historic Minnesota State Fair buildings and grounds and support
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A native of Watertown, SD, Poppen spent eight years before State Fair educational, scientific and agricultural programs.
joining the Vikings as a Certified Public Accountant in the business Poppen and his wife Christy, who holds a bachelor’s degree
assurance group of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Kansas City. in elementary education from Evangel, have four children,
In 2006 Poppen participated in the NFL-Stanford Program for Natalie, Andrew, Nathan and Avery. The Poppen family resides in
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Managers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a program Chanhassen.
developed by the NFL to promote growth of leaders within the
League. Poppen helped engineer the dramatic renovations to Winter
Park during the 2006 off-season that featured a total remake of the
locker room and equipment facilities and upgrade of the athletic
training areas. In 2009, he joined the NFL’s Green Committee to
enhance environmental awareness among clubs.
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Poppen received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from
Evangel University in Springfield, MO in 1991. An active member
of his community, Poppen serves on the board of Minnesota Teen
Challenge, a faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation program
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RICK SPIELMAN
VICE PRESIDENT OF PLAYER PERSONNEL
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Entering his 4th season with the Vikings in 2009, Rick Williams DT duo imposing presence against the run allowed the
Spielman has put his stamp on the franchise with one of the most team to rank #1 in the NFL in rushing defense for the 3rd straight
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aggressive offseasons in team history and the most active in the season- the 1st team to accomplish the feat since the 1970 AFL-
NFL entering 2008. The 2008 Vikings added All-Pro DE Jared Allen NFL merger. The defensive line’s dominance also allowed Winfield
via trade with Kansas City days before the 2008 Draft and saw to build on his play-making ability and earn All-Pro and Pro Bowl
immediate impact by the pass rushing phenom. The addition of honors for the 1st time in his 10-year career.
Allen put an exclamation point on an offseason free agency period Spielman has climbed the ranks of NFL personnel depart-
highlighted by the addition of dynamic WR Bernard Berrian and ments with Detroit, Chicago and Miami, ascending to General
starting S Madieu Williams. The 2008 Vikings won the NFC North Manager of the Dolphins for the 2004 season. Spielman’s tenure
and hosted an NFC Wild Card Playoff game for the 1st time since with all 3 franchises has been highlighted by drafting impact play-
the 2000 season. The Vikings sent 6 players to the Pro Bowl- DE ers throughout the seven rounds and making key trades and free
Jared Allen, DT Pat Williams, DT Kevin Williams, CB Antoine agency acquisitions. Spielman’s teams have won 4 divisional titles
Winfield, RB Adrian Peterson and G Steve Hutchinson- all of and advanced to the playoffs 7 times.
which return to the Vikings in 2009. He began his NFL career as a scout with Detroit in 1990 and
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Spielman begins his 19th season as an NFL executive with worked with the club in college scouting for 5 seasons before
his fourth franchise in 2009. Spielman assumed the Vikings’ Vice adding pro scouting duties in 1995 and ’96. He moved to Director
President of Player Personnel role on May 30, 2006 and will be of Pro Personnel for the Bears from 1997-99 before joining the
responsible for overseeing the Vikings’ pro and college scouting Dolphins in 2000 as Vice President of Player Personnel. He was
departments. The 2008 Vikings featured standout performances promoted in 2002 to Senior Vice President-Football Operations/
by players signed as free agents, acquired by trade and drafted Player Personnel and eventually General Manager in 2004.
during Spielman’s tenure with the team. Peterson built on his Spielman left the Dolphins during the 2005 off-season and
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breakout 2007 rookie season by setting the Vikings single-season worked with ESPN as an NFL analyst before joining the Vikings.
rushing record with 1,760 yards and became the 1st Vikings RB While with Miami for 5 seasons, the team had a winning record
to lead the NFL in rushing in team history. Allen’s impact on the 4 times, won the AFC East in 2000 and went to the playoffs in
defense was immediate as he led the team with 14.5 sacks to 2000 and 2001 but missed the playoffs in 2002 and 2003 despite
tie for 5th in the NFL. Allen’s pressure on QBs along with the 9-7 and 10-6 records respectively. The team drafted its top WR,
KEVIN WARREN
VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS/
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Kevin Warren’s extensive background in athletics and unique Administration in 2001 after working as Vice President of Player
perspective in both law and business have been instrumental to Programs & Football Legal Counsel from 1997-2000.
the Wilf family ownership group for the entire 5 seasons of their Following his graduation from law school, Warren’s first
stewardship of the Minnesota Vikings. exposure to sports law came when he worked with an Overland
Warren enters his 11th season in the NFL and his 5th with the Park, KS law firm that specialized in representing universities
Vikings in 2009. Warren is the Vikings’ Vice President of Legal charged with NCAA violations. Warren also worked as a sports
Affairs & Chief Administrative Officer with responsibility for vari- and entertainment attorney/agent, representing various profes-
ous day-to-day business operational and administrative issues, sional athletes and entertainers.
special projects, legal affairs and strategic planning, while also Warren’s involvement in athletics helped pave the way for his
serving as the Vikings’ primary liaison with the NFL. future career. As a freshman on the University of Pennsylvania
Prior to joining the Vikings, during 2003-05, Warren worked basketball team, Warren was a member of the Quakers’ Ivy
with the international law firm of Greenberg Traurig, including League championship team in 1982. A native of Tempe, AZ,
working with the Wilf ownership group during their acquisition Warren enrolled at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix to
of the Vikings. Warren spent 2001-03 with the Detroit Lions as complete his undergraduate degree. While at Grand Canyon,
Senior Vice President of Business Operations & General Counsel. he excelled both in the classroom and on the basketball court.
While working with the Lions, he was recognized by Crain’s Warren scored over 1,100 points during his 2 seasons at Grand
Detroit Business on their “40 Under 40” list, recognizing the top Canyon and earned GTE/CoSida Academic All-America as a senior
40 Detroit business leaders under the age of 40. Prior to joining along with NAIA Academic All-America honors as both a junior
the Vikings’ NFC North rivals in Detroit, Warren worked from and senior.
1997-2001 with the St. Louis Rams, including the Rams’ Super Warren earned his bachelor’s degree in business administra-
Bowl XXXIV championship over the Tennessee Titans. During his tion from Grand Canyon University in 1986, his master’s degree
tenure with St. Louis, Warren served as Vice President of Football in business administration from Arizona State University in 1988,
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Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948 during the era of the All-American a daughter, Peri, and a son, Powers. The Warren family resides
Football Conference, before the league was merged with the NFL. in Chanhassen, MN.
The senior Warren would go on to be the first African-American
President of a major college bowl game when he was named
President of the 1982 Fiesta Bowl. Warren’s oldest brother,
Morrison, Jr., was one of the first African-American scholar-
ship athletes at Stanford, playing football for the Cardinal in the
early 1960s, before a severe knee injury cut short his promising
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athletic career.
An active member of the Twin Cities community, Warren was
named to the United Way Board of Directors in 2007, named to
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The Vikings steady progress over the past 3 seasons mani- defense established an NFL standard by ranking #1 against
fested itself with the 2008 NFC North title and a 10-win sea- the run for the 3rd straight season- the only team since the
son, laying the foundation for the 2009 season. The NFC 1970 AFL-NFL merger to accomplish the feat. Offensively, the
North championship was the 1st division title for the club team featured the 1st NFL rushing title holder in franchise his-
since 2000, also the last time the squad hosted a playoff tory when Adrian Peterson ran for a team-record 1,760 yards.
game. The Vikings return a core of talented veterans that Peterson was recognized with the prestigious Bert Bell Award
features 6 Pro Bowl players and several current team-record as the Pro Football Player of the Year by the Maxwell Club, tied
holders. Since coming to the Vikings in 2006, Childress has for runner-up in the Associated Press’ Offensive Player of the
had 9 players earn Pro Bowl honors a combined 17 times. Year balloting and tied for 4th in the Associated Press’ Most
Childress enters the 2009 season, his 32nd in coaching Valuable Player voting. Six Vikings were recognized with Pro Bowl
and 12th on an NFL sideline, with a team poised to build on berths, led by Peterson, G Steve Hutchinson, DT Kevin Williams,
the progress made in his opening 3 seasons with the Vikings. DT Pat Williams, DE Jared Allen and CB Antoine Winfield.
The NFC North title was Childress’ 5th division crown in the The 2008 Vikings were able to capitalize on the acquisition of
past 8 seasons dating back to 2001 with Philadelphia and the key elements through free agency, trades and the draft. Allen’s
6th playoff appearance in his past 9 seasons. In his past NFL impact on the defense was immediate, helping the unit rank #6
9 seasons between Minnesota and Philadelphia, Childress has in the NFL after finishing #20 in 2007. His 14.5 sacks were the
been part of teams that have only suffered 2 losing seasons most by a Viking in over a decade and his competitive nature
The Vikings continued to build on their identity as a physi- was a natural fit with the team. Allen joined with the proven
cal team that dominates the lines of scrimmage in 2008. The Williams DT duo to anchor the defense and make the trio the
1st threesome of Vikings defensive lineman to be honored with
GETTING DEFENSIVE
The Vikings have established a strong reputation as an oppor-
Pro Bowl berths since 1969 and the days of the Purple People
Eaters. Winfield was recognized as a Pro Bowler for the 1st time
in his 10th NFL season and was a force against the run and pass.
tunistic defense that is able to translate turnovers into points Another free agent find, WR Bernard Berrian, was 2nd
and has elevated rushing defense to previously unmatched in the NFL with an impressive 20.1 yards-per-catch aver-
levels. The Vikings ranked #1 in NFL rushing defense in 2006, age. His big-play ability was showcased when he scored
2007 and 2008, the 1st time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger a on an NFL-record tieing 99-yard TD pass against his old
team has accomplished the feat 3 straight years. Chicago teammates and followed that up 2 weeks later with
an 82-yard punt return TD. Berrian tied with TE Visanthe
NFL DEFENSIVE TDs 2006-08 Shiancoe for the team lead with 7 TD catches. Berrian set a
Minnesota .................... 15 ................(9 INTs, 6 FRs) new Vikings record by scoring 3 TDs of 80+ yards in a season.
Green Bay .............................15.................... (11 INTs, 4 FRs) ADDING TALENT AND KEEPING CHEMISTRY
During Childress’ 3 seasons leading the Vikings the team
has had 8 players earn 11 NFC Player of the Week honors,
NFL RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED 2006-08
including 5 in 2008- 2 on offense, 2 on defense and 1 on
Minnesota .............. 3,400 yards ............ 70.8 YDS/GM special teams. Of those 8 players, 7 joined the Vikings via
Baltimore ...................... 3,784 yards .................78.8 YDS/GM free agency or the draft since Childress came to the team.
The Vikings ability to add key elements through free agency,
VIKINGS SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING DEFENSE YARDS ALLOWED trades and the draft while keeping solid team chemistry has been
2006 ..................................................... 985 yards a fundamental principle under Childress’ leadership. Finding
1969 .....................................................................1,089 yards players whose talents fit the team-first philosophy and whose
1994 .....................................................................1,090 yards work ethic matches that of their teammates has helped build
a roster that is single-minded and accountable to one another.
2007 ................................................... 1,185 yards
STAYING THE COURSE THROUGH ADVERSITY
2008 ................................................... 1,230 yards
Since taking over the Vikings in 2006, Childress’ teams have one
of the most productive rushing attacks in the NFL. The Vikings have
VIKINGS TOP DEFENSIVE RANKINGS the 3rd-best rushing yards per game average in the NFL since 2006
1969 ....................................................................................#1 at 141.2 and are tied for 6th in the NFL with 49 TDs on the ground.
1970 ....................................................................................#1 The Vikings have been able to overcome adversity and play
1975 ...................................................................................#1 their best football in the critical times of the season. The Vikings
1988 ...................................................................................#1 are 13-5 in the months of November and December during the
2007 and 2008 seasons combined. The 2008 squad bounced
1989 ...................................................................................#1
back from a 1-3 start to go 10-6, the only team in the playoff
1993 ...................................................................................#1
field that started the season 1-3. The 2008 squad also had to
1971 ...................................................................................#2 overcome the loss of 2 of the 3 team-voted MVPs from the
1968 ...................................................................................#5 previous season to injury early in the season. Emerging NFL star
1972 ...................................................................................#5 LB E.J. Henderson went on injured reserve with a season-ending
1994 ...................................................................................#5 injury in the 4th game of the year after being named 2007 Vikings
2008.............................................................. #6 Defensive MVP by his teammates and selected as the 2008
1966 ...................................................................................#6 defensive captain. Fellow LB Heath Farwell was lost for the year
in the preseason opener to a knee injury after being tabbed as
1967 ...................................................................................#6
the Vikings Special Teams MVP in 2006 and 2007. The Vikings
1976 ...................................................................................#6
coaching staff was able to move on by developing depth behind
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each player and adjusting to the enormous loss of both players. COLLEGIATE PROGRAM BUILDING
PROVEN SUCCESS WITH PHILADELPHIA Before joining Reid’s staff with the Eagles, Childress spent
Childress joined the Vikings following a 7-year stint with 8 seasons, 1991-98, on the University of Wisconsin campus
the Philadelphia Eagles, including the final 4 seasons as offen- coaching quarterbacks, running backs and ascending to offensive
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sive coordinator. During his tenure in Philadelphia, the Eagles coordinator. During his tenure in Madison the Badgers played
represented the NFC in Super Bowl XXXIX, amassed a 70-42 in 5 bowl games, highlighted by Rose Bowl victories to cap
(.625) record in the regular season, won 4 straight NFC East the 1993 and 1998 seasons. The Badgers climbed out of the
titles from 2001-04 and advanced to the playoffs from 2000- cellar of the Big Ten under the staff led by Barry Alvarez. The
04. During Childress’ time as offensive coordinator (2002-05), coaches inherited a team that was 1-10 in 1990, but turned the
the Eagles were 43-21 in the regular season, the most wins program around quickly by finishing as Big Ten co-champions
in 1993 and topped UCLA in the Rose Bowl. The Big Ten title
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in the NFC over that span. Since joining the Eagles in 1999,
Childress’ teams had a 13-1 mark against NFC North teams and Rose Bowl berth were the 1st for UW since 1963 and
including playoff wins over Chicago, Green Bay and Minnesota. the team featured Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell
The Eagles offense under Childress was able to excel while at QB. The Badgers repeated the accomplishment during the
adjusting to personnel transition and injuries. The team ranked 1998 season, sharing the conference title and beating UCLA
in the NFL’s top 10 in total offense twice in those 4 seasons and in the Rose Bowl in Childress’ last season at the school.
assembled numerous individual achievements. In the 4 seasons His coaching career began at Illinois from 1978-84 where
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Childress guided the offense, the team amassed 5,000+ yards he began as a graduate assistant before coaching the Illini
each season, averaging 333.8 yards per game in that span. The RBs and WRs. Childress’ first taste of NFL coaching came as
Eagles offense from 2000-05 featured 7 players who earned 14 quarterbacks/quality control coach of the 1985 Indianapolis
berths in the Pro Bowl, highlighted by signal caller Donovan Colts. He went on to coaching stops at Northern Arizona from
McNabb. Joining McNabb in Hawaii over the span were TE Chad 1986-89 and Utah in 1990. It was at NAU where he first met
Lewis (3 times), T Tra Thomas (2), G Jermane Mayberry (1), T Jon Reid and worked on Lumberjack staffs that featured future
Runyan (1), WR Terrell Owens (1) and RB Brian Westbrook (1). NFL head coaches Marty Mornhinweg, Bill Callahan and Reid.
The Eagles improvement during Childress’ tenure was remark- Childress and wife, Dru-Ann, have 4 children- Cara,
able as the team went 5-11 in Andy Reid’s staff’s first season Kyle, Andrew and Christopher. Born and raised in Aurora,
in 1999. A year later the 2000 Eagles won the 1st playoff IL, Childress attended Marmion Academy. Childress briefly RECORDS
game in 8 seasons for the franchise. The 2001 team that won played QB and WR at Illinois before graduating from Eastern
the NFC East was the 1st division title for the Eagles since Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. In 2008
1988 and the 2004 team that won 13 regular season games Childress was recognized by his alma mater with the Marmion
en route to the NFC title set the franchise record for wins. Centurion Award, the highest honor bestowed on Marmion
alumni for exceptional achievement in their chosen field.
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Head Coach Brad Childress takes the Vikings role in the community to heart, starting new initiatives since moving to Minnesota
including a program to invite special guests to the Saturday practice at Winter Park. The Vikings started an organization-wide
Playground Build in 2006 and have donated a day to building new equipment for a local school each year.
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2006-
Minnesota Vikings
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1999-2005
Philadelphia Eagles Brad Childress is named the 7th Head Coach in Vikings history
on January 6, 2006. Childress guides the team to the 2008 NFC
North title and the playoffs, the 1st Division crown since 2000 for
the Vikings. In his opening 3 seasons, the Vikings have 9 players
Reuniting with Reid in Philly, Childress is instrumental in devel-
earn 17 Pro Bowl honors.
oping 1st-round QB Donovan McNabb. The Eagles become the
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dominant team in the NFC, making the playoffs 5 times from
2000-05, winning 4 straight NFC East titles from 2001-04 and
representing the NFC in Super Bowl XXXIX. McNabb is selected to
5 Pro Bowls with Childress and the team averages over 333 yards
per game in his 4 years as Offensive Coordinator. From 2002-05
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no NFC team wins more games than Philadelphia’s 43.
1991-1998
University of Wisconsin
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1990
University of Utah
Back in the Big Ten after a 6-year absence, Childress coaches
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Joining Ron McBride’s staff at Utah, Childress coaches the Utes’ RBs and QBs before taking over offensive coordinator duties for
WRs where he works with Bryan Rowley, who leaves as the all- Barry Alvarez. The team climbs to the top of the conference in a
time leading WR in school history. short time, plays in 5 bowl games in his final 6 seasons, including
Rose Bowl wins after the ‘93 and ‘98 seasons. The ‘93 team is led
by QB Darrell Bevell and the ‘98 team by future Heisman Trophy
winner Ron Dayne.
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1986-89
Northern Arizona University
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1985
Indianapolis Colts
In his NFL debut, Childress works on the offensive staff under
another disciple of the West Coast offense- Colts head coach
Rod Dowhower. The Colts’ offensive output jumps by 11 TDs
over the previous season, interceptions decline and penalties
and turnovers both drop.
1986 and TE Shawn Collins becomes the first 1st-round draft pick 1978-84
in school history. The NAU coaching staff includes future NFL University of Illinois
head coaches Andy Reid, Bill Callahan and Marty Mornhinweg
during the span. Childress gets his start in coaching at the University of Illinois
working as a graduate assistant in 1978 and working his way
up to a full-time job coaching RBs and WRs. The Illini improve
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from 1 win in 1978 to the Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl berth in
1983. Childress works under Mike White and helps re-write the
UI record book with a dominating passing attack. Childress is
part of history, coaching against Bear Bryant in his final game in
the 1982 Liberty Bowl in Memphis when the Illini face Alabama.
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defenses, Adrian Peterson was able to lead the NFL in rushing- a 10-3 record, a school-record 461 points, won the Atlantic-10
the 1st Vikings RB to accomplish the feat. The tandem each Conference North Division title and advanced to the Division I-AA
posted 100-yard days in 3 games during the season- all wins playoff quarterfinals.
vs. Detroit, vs. Houston and vs. Chicago at the Metrodome. As a collegiate player Bevell studied under Childress as the
duo helped turn the dormant University of Wisconsin program
MOST VIKINGS 100-YD RUSHER/100-YD RECEIVER GAMES into a national power. A 4-year starter for the Badgers, Bevell
PLAYERS, SEASON 100/100 GAMES helped guide the team to a 10-1-1 mark as a sophomore in 1993.
Robert Smith & Randy Moss, 2000 .................................... 5 The squad claimed a share of the Big Ten championship for the
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Bernard Berrian & Adrian Peterson, 2008 .................. 3 1st time since 1962 and won the Rose Bowl over UCLA. Between
Robert Smith & Cris Carter, 2000....................................... 3 his sophomore and junior seasons, Bevell helped UW go 18-4-2.
He left Madison as the school’s all-time leading passer with 19
CAREER VIKINGS 100-YD RUSHER/100-YD RECEIVER GAMES team records and a pair of Big Ten marks. His 67.8% completion
PLAYERS, SEASONS 100/100 GAMES mark set in 1993 still stands as the conference record while he
Robert Smith & Randy Moss, 1998-2000 .......................... 7 was a 61.4% passer for his career.
Robert Smith & Cris Carter, 1993-2000 ............................. 7 A native of Yuma, AZ, Bevell was a standout at Chaparral
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Michael Bennett & Randy Moss, 2001-04 .......................... 4 High in Scottsdale where he played under his father, James. After
Bernard Berrian & Adrian Peterson, 2008- ................. 3 redshirting in 1989 as a freshman at Northern Arizona, where
Childress was on the coaching staff, Bevell went on a 2-year
yards, breaking an 11-year old franchise record en route to rank- Mormon mission in Cleveland in 1990-91.
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ing 3rd in the NFL in total offense. After setting a team record for Bevell and his wife, Tammy, have 3 daughters- Kylie, Morgan
rushing yards the season before, the Packers became the 1st NFL and Hailey.
team since the 1988-89 San Francisco 49ers to set team marks
in rushing and passing in back-to-back seasons. The Packers
offense also set a new team record by allowing only 14 sacks on
the season with Favre being caught a mere 12 times. The Packers
signal-caller threw for 4,088 yards, his 4th career 4,000-yard Bevell’s Background
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season and 1st since 1999. His 61.4% completion rate was tied Player:
for the 2nd-best in his career. 1989...................................... Northern Arizona University (QB)
Bevell stepped into the Packers’ QB coaching role in 2003 with 1992-95 ...................................... University of Wisconsin (QB)
solid results. Favre set a career-high with a 65.4% completion Coach:
rate, led the NFL with 32 TD passes and earned his 8th career 1996............................................................Westmar University
berth in the Pro Bowl. The Packers offense was balanced as 1997......................................................... Iowa State University
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the team also set a new franchise record with 2,558 net yards 1998-99 .............................................University of Connecticut
rushing. Bevell’s debut in the NFL came in 2000 as an offensive 2000-05 .......................................................Green Bay Packers
assistant with the team. Along with Favre, Bevell worked with 2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
future NFC Champion QB Matt Hasselbeck before his trade from
In his 3rd season with the Vikings in 2009, Leslie Frazier Frazier’s 2008 defensive unit ranked #6 overall in the NFL
helped guide the 2008 Vikings to the 1st division title since 2000 and #1 in the league against the run, making the Vikings the 1st
and 1st playoff berth since 2004 with a 10-6 regular season and squad since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to lead the league in rush-
the NFC North crown. The 2008 campaign marked Frazier’s 2nd ing defense for 3 straight seasons. The Vikings #6 rank in total
with the Vikings and his 1st as Assistant Head Coach/Defensive defense is the highest since the 1994 season. Of the teams ranked
Coordinator, which expanded his role to include additional in the top 6 in the NFL, the other 5 had ranked in the NFL’s top 10
administrative tasks along with leading the Vikings defense. The in 2007 while the Vikings were #20 in 2007, making a 14-posi-
Vikings rebounded from a 1-3 start to go 9-3 in the final 12 games tion improvement in 2008. The 2008 Vikings defense featured 4
in 2008, the only team in the NFL in 2008 to make the playoffs players earning Pro Bowl berths, including 3 defensive linemen
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after a 1-3 start. with DE Jared Allen and DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams and
Combining a proven track record of winning as a player and a rounded out with 10th-year CB Antoine Winfield earning his 1st
coach, Frazier joined the Vikings in 2007, mere days after winning Pro Bowl honors. The Vikings dominant line showed prowess as
Super Bowl XLI with the Indianapolis Colts. The Super Bowl title pass rushers as well as against the run. Allen tied for 5th in the
was the 2nd for Frazier, his 1st coming as a starting CB with the NFL with 14.5 sacks and the team total of 45 ranked 4th in the
1985 Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX. Frazier marked his 10th NFL. The Vikings ranked 3rd in the NFL in 2008 by allowing only
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season as an NFL coach in 2008 and has another 11 years of col- a 33.5% conversion rate on 3rd down and were 5th in the NFL by
legiate coaching experience. In his 10 seasons as an NFL coach, allowing 15.8 offensive points per game.
Frazier has suffered a losing season only once- his 1st season The 2008 Vikings had to overcome the season-ending injury
with Philadelphia in 1999. He has coached on 6 playoff teams to emerging star E.J. Henderson at MLB in the 4th game and
in his 10 seasons and been a part of 5 division championships. did not have the services of priority free agent signing Madieu
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SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 18TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
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Brian Murphy takes over the duties as Special Teams game team record at Detroit when he punted 4 times for 230
Coordinator for the Vikings in 2009 after spending the past 3 yards, a gross average of 57.5 yards per punt, and broke his previ-
seasons on the Vikings staff as Special Teams Assistant. Murphy ous single-season shared record with Mitch Berger of punts over
brings experience with special teams units and specialists he has 50 yards (22) as he finished the year with 29 kicks of 50+ yards.
gained in various roles during his career. Murphy coordinated In Murphy’s NFL debut season, the 2006 Vikings special
the University of Wisconsin special teams from 2002-05 before teams generated 4 takeaways, saw PR Mewelde Moore tie a
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joining the Vikings. franchise record with his 2nd career punt return TD and had
Murphy will continue developing special teams units that set newly acquired Longwell make all 21 of his field goal attempts
individual career-highs in 2008 and re-wrote the team record under 46 yards. The Vikings successfully executed a fake FG for
books along the way. a TD when Longwell hit TE Richard Owens with a 16-yard pass,
The 2008 special teams was highlighted by veteran K Ryan becoming the 1st Vikings kicker to throw a TD pass in team his-
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Longwell booting a career-best, and Vikings-record, 6 FGs of 50+ tory. Vikings 2nd-year P Chris Kluwe matched a team record by
yards along with hitting 3 game-winning kicks, also a career-high landing 28 punts inside the 20 for the season. Moore moved into
and a team record. Longwell hit a pair of 54-yard FGs on the the top spot in Vikings history for career punt return average at
season, tied for the 3rd-longest FGs in Vikings history and tied for 10.5 yards and ranked 4th in the NFC for the 2006 season with
the 2nd-longest of his career. Longwell has now connected on 3 a 10.1 average. Moore returned a punt for a TD for the 2nd time
of the 6 longest FGs in team history despite only playing with the in his career with a 71-yarder vs. New England (10/30/06) on
Vikings for 3 seasons. Fellow specialist P Chris Kluwe set a new Monday Night Football.
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team record with a 47.6-yard gross punting average, breaking a Murphy jumped to the NFL after serving as the special
team mark that had stood since 1964. Kluwe’s booming punts teams coordinator/outside linebackers coach for the University
also set a new team record for 50-yard punts in a season with of Wisconsin from 2002-05. During the 2005 season, Murphy
35, breaking his own mark of 29 set in 2007. His marks for gross helped Wisconsin rank at or near the top of the Big Ten in
average ranked 4th in the NFL in 2008 and his 50-yarders ranked several special teams categories, including punting and kicking.
3rd. Kluwe has also held on all of Longwell’s record-setting kicks. Sophomore P Kenneth DeBauche finished 1st in the Big Ten
2008 SEASON
The 2008 Vikings special teams units found leadership from and 7th among Division I-A players with a 44.8 yards-per-punt
some new faces after 2-time defending Special Teams MVP Heath average, which stands as a University of Wisconsin single-
Farwell was lost to a preseason knee injury. Rookie free agent DB season record. DeBauche’s performance earned him a spot on
Husain Abdullah led the team in special teams tackles with 24 the 2005 1st-team All-Big Ten roster, the 2005 Sports Illustrated
as he and fellow reserve DB Eric Frampton helped make up for All-American 2nd team and the 2005 CollegeFootballNews.com
Farwell’s absence. The return game benefited from WR Bernard Sophomore All-American 2nd team. With DeBauche’s leg and the
Berrian’s ability to give the units a spark. Berrian returned a punt punting unit’s outstanding coverage, the Badgers ranked 1st in the
for an 82-yard TD at eventual NFC champions Arizona, the 3rd- conference and 12th in the nation with a 39.3 net punting average.
longest punt return TD in team history and the 3rd kickoff or punt The team also averaged 41.5 yards per kickoff, which was good
return TD in the past 3 seasons for the Vikings. The Vikings also enough for 4th place in the Big Ten, and current Vikings K Taylor RECORDS
tied for the NFL lead by forcing opponents to 10 missed FGs and Mehlhaff finished 2nd in scoring among conference kickers, tally-
notched a Vikings first when Antoine Winfield scored a TD on a ing 98 points on the season.
59-yard return of a blocked FG at New Orleans. While his kicking and punting crews put up impressive
In 2007, the Vikings ranked near the top in several NFL statistics, Murphy’s return units also led the Big Ten in punt and
categories, including kickoff return average, kickoff coverage, and kickoff return categories, averaging 14.7 yards and 20.0 yards
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punts inside the 20. The team finished 4th in the league with an respectively during their 10-3 season in 2005. Returner Brandon
average of 24.8 yards per kickoff return as they returned 59 kicks Williams, who tied a Badgers’ record with 2 punt returns for TDs,
for 1,461 yards. KR Aundrae Allison led the NFC and finished 3rd
in the NFL in kickoff return average, returning 20 kickoffs for 574
yards (28.7 avg.), including a team record 104-yard return for a
TD against Detroit that ranks as not only the longest kickoff return
SPECIAL DELIVERY
The Vikings specialists and return teams had record-setting
but also as the longest play in team history. Allison became the
performances in 2008, highlighted by P Chris Kluwe and K
only player in team history to have 3 kickoff returns of 60+ yards
Ryan Longwell posting some of the best performances in
in the same season.
team history.
The 2007 squad allowed opponents an average starting field
position just beyond the 26-yard line (26.2), which ranked 6th in
LONGEST FGs IN VIKINGS HISTORY
the league. LB Heath Farwell led the team with 32 special teams
PLAYER, GAME FG
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tackles and was named the special teams MVP for a 2nd straight
Paul Edinger, vs. Green Bay (10/23/05)............................ 56
season. He also recovered 2 onside kicks in ’07, setting a team
Ryan Longwell, at Chicago (10/14/07) .....................55
record for the most onside recoveries in a single season and tying
Ryan Longwell, at Jacksonville (11/23/08) ................54
a team record for the most in a career. Farwell has found his niche
Ryan Longwell, vs. Green Bay (11/9/08) ..................54
as a special teams standout since he came into the league as an
Jan Stenerud, vs. Atlanta (9/16/84) .................................. 54
undrafted rookie free agent in 2005, collecting 70 stops in only
Paul Edinger, vs. Chicago (1/1/06) ................................... 54
39 games played.
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CLUTCH KICKING
Ryan Longwell enjoyed a record-setting season in 2008 with
Throughout his college coaching career, Murphy helped lead
his squads to 8 bowl games (’94 Rose Bowl, ’95 Hall of Fame
Bowl, ’96 Copper Bowl, ’00 Sun Bowl, ’02 Alamo Bowl, ’03 Music
the Vikings, setting a new team mark for most 50+ yard FGs City Bowl, ’05 Outback Bowl, ’06 Capital One Bowl), 6 of which
and booting 3 game-winners, including the 50-yarder vs. NY his teams won. He coached 6 Big Ten Players of the Week and
Giants to seal the NFC North title. was a part of 2 Pontiac Game-Changing Plays of the Week and
one Master Coaches Survey-Special Teams Play of the Year. Prior
VIKINGS MOST 50+ YARD FGs IN A SEASON to DeBauche and Williams, Murphy coached special teams stars
PLAYER, GAME 50+ FGs Jim Leonhard, who holds the Big Ten career record for punt return
Ryan Longwell, 2008........................................... 6 yardage with 1,347 yards and NFL long snapper Matt Katula.
Paul Edinger, 2005 ............................................................. 3 Murphy graduated with a bachelor of arts in international rela-
Fuad Reveiz, 1992............................................................... 3 tions in 1992 from Lehigh, where he also was a four-year letter-
Jan Stenerud, 1984............................................................. 3 winner as a defensive lineman. He went on to earn his master’s
in education administration from the University of Wisconsin in
finished 2nd in the conference with a 14.6 yards-per-punt return 1997. Murphy and his wife, Maggie, have a son, Eamon, and a
average and ranked 2nd in kickoff returns, averaging 28.0 yards daughter, Flynn.
per attempt. As a result of his standout season, Williams was
named to the 2005 Associated Press All-America 2nd team as an
all-purpose player and the 2005 Rivals.com All-America 2nd team
as a punt returner. He also earned Honorable Mention honors
on the 2005 Sports Illustrated All-America team and the 2005
CollegeFootballNews.com All-America team. Williams currently
ranks 2nd in school history for career kickoff return yards (2,349)
and holds the University of Wisconsin team records for career
punt return average and kickoff return average.
Murphy, now in his 18th year on the sideline, stepped into
Murphy’s Background
the coaching role for the first time in 1992 when he coached
Player:
the defensive line at Benedictine University (IL). He then became
1988-91 ................................................ Lehigh University (DL)
an assistant recruiting coordinator and academic liaison for
Coach:
Wisconsin from 1993-94. As a graduate assistant, Murphy helped
1992........................................................Benedictine University
the Badgers’ offensive and defensive lines from 1994-96 and the
1993-96 ............................................... University of Wisconsin
defensive backs at Baylor University in 1997. The following year
1997................................................................Baylor University
he acted as the defensive coordinator/recruiting coordinator for
1998..................................................... University of San Diego
the University of San Diego. After a season at USD he returned to
1999............................................................... Lehigh University
his alma mater, Lehigh University to coach the defensive line and
2000-05 ............................................... University of Wisconsin
serve as the strength and conditioning coordinator, and before
2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
his final position with Wisconsin, Murphy was an administrative
ERIC BIENIEMY
RUNNING BACKS
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 9TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 13TH SEASON (4 COACHING/9 PLAYING)
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
In 3 seasons coaching the Vikings RBs, Eric Bieniemy has In 2007, Peterson joined veteran Chester Taylor as the tandem
helped the unit perform at a record-setting pace that has improved combined for a team-record 2,185 yards. Peterson made an
in each campaign. With the unique perspective of a 9-year NFL vet immediate impact and set numerous NFL and team records in his
himself, Bieniemy has guided his players to career-high totals. 1st season in the league. He became only the 4th Vikings player
Bieniemy landed his 1st NFL coaching position with the and the 2nd Vikings RB to win the Associated Press Offensive
Vikings in 2006 and has responded by guiding a 1,000-yard Rookie of the Year, earned a starting nod in the Pro Bowl and was
rusher in all 3 seasons with Minnesota and helping Vikings RBs named MVP of the game. In his 5th NFL game Peterson broke
break the 100-yard mark 23 times in 48 regular season games. the Vikings single-game rushing record with 224 yards rushing at
In 2008 the Vikings ground game was the foundation for the Chicago and 3 games later he set a new NFL record with 296 yards
NFC North champions winning 10 games. Highlighted by All-Pro on the ground against San Diego. Peterson ended the season with
RB Adrian Peterson setting Vikings records for rushing yards in 1,341 yards to finish 2nd in the NFL rushing race despite missing
a season with 1,760 and 100-yard games in a season with 10, 2 games. Peterson and Taylor became the 1st Vikings RB duo to
the Vikings averaged over 146 yards per game rushing. Peterson rush for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in Vikings history. Tony
became the 1st Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing and was Richardson helped pave the way for Peterson and Taylor’s record-
honored with Pro Bowl and Associated Press 1st-Team All-Pro setting season on his way to being the 1st Vikings FB to earn Pro
recognition. Peterson was honored by the Maxwell Club with the Bowl honors since Bill Brown in 1968.
Bert Bell Award as the Pro Football Player of the Year and was In 2006, Bieniemy helped guide free agent pickup Taylor to
tied for runner-up in the AP’s Offensive Player of the Year voting. 1,216 yards and recorded the longest rushing play from scrim-
The 2007 Vikings featured the top-ranked rushing offense in mage in team history with a 95-yard TD gallop at Seattle. The
the NFL and set a team record with 2,634 team rushing yards. Vikings RBs posted 5 games over the century mark on the season
Minnesota also set a team record with a 5.33 yard per carry aver- with Taylor accounting for 4 and Pinner adding another. Taylor
age and scored 22 rushing TDs. The Vikings posted the top 2 team became a full-time starter for the 1st time in his career with the
rushing performances in the league in ’07 with a team-record 378 Vikings and responded to the workload with a battering style.
yards on the ground vs. San Diego and 311 yards at Chicago. Bieniemy prepared Artose Pinner for his lone start of the season in
EXECUTIVES
Bieniemy spent the prior 3 seasons (2003-05) as RBs coach at Ismail. Bieniemy earned unanimous All-America honors in 1990
UCLA and was also the Bruins’ recruiting coordinator in 2005. In and was a 2-time All-Big Eight selection in 1988 and 1990, earn-
2005, the Bruins finished with a 10-2 record, a #16 ranking in The ing the conference’s Offensive Player of the Year award in ’90.
Associated Press poll, and also earned a 50-38 Sun Bowl victory He was part of Colorado’s national championship team in 1991
over Northwestern. Bieniemy tutored RB Maurice Jones-Drew for that defeated Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. As a junior, he
3 seasons, who was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2006 NFL was named to CU’s prestigious 25-member “All-Century Football
Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2005, Drew rushed for 914 Team,” the only active member selected to the team honoring the
yards and 13 TDs and was selected to virtually every All-America first 100 years of Buffalo football.
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1st-Team as an all-purpose player/kick returner. In 2004, Drew Bieniemy was born in New Orleans, LA (8/15/69) and earned
became just the 10th Bruin to rush for 1,000 yards in a season 2nd-team All-America honors from USA Today at Bishop Amat
(1,007) and set a single-game school record with 322 yards and High School in LaPuente, CA as a senior when he rushed for
5 TDs at Washington. As a freshman in 2003, Drew earned 3rd- 2,002 yards and 30 TDs.
team Freshman All-America honors as a KR/RB after rushing for Bieniemy and wife, Mia, have sons, Eric III and Elijah.
almost 600 yards and returning 2 kickoffs for TDs. Bieniemy also
coached Chris Markey to 561 yards rushing in 2005, and in 2004,
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Manuel White had his most productive season as a Bruin, rushing
for over 750 yards and catching 20 passes.
Prior to joining the UCLA staff, Bieniemy began his collegiate
coaching career by working 2 seasons (2001-02) at his alma
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mater, Colorado, as RBs coach. In 2002, the Buffaloes ranked
9th in team rushing in the NCAA with 232.8 yards per game on
the ground. Chris Brown ranked 3rd in the nation with a 153.4
yards per game average, and the Colorado TBs and FBs combined
for over 3,000 yards rushing to lead the nation. Bieniemy made
an immediate impact at Colorado in his 1st season in 2001 as
the Buffs ranked 8th in the nation in rushing, averaging 228.5
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yards per game. The TBs and FBs combined for 2,620 yards,
the most yards out of all the RB positions in college football in
2001. Bieniemy had returned to Colorado in order to complete
his degree in sociology. He also served as an assistant at Thomas
Bieniemy’s Background
Jefferson High in Denver in the fall of 2000 before his return to
Player:
Colorado.
1987-90 .........................................University of Colorado (RB)
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Bieniemy played 9 seasons in the NFL (1991-99) and was
1991-94 ............................................ San Diego Chargers (RB)
a 2nd-round pick of the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL
1995-98 ...............................................Cincinnati Bengals (RB)
Draft. He played 4 seasons in San Diego (1991-94) and was a
1999................................................... Philadelphia Eagles (RB)
member of the Chargers’ 1994 AFC Championship team that
Coach:
played San Francisco in Super Bowl XXIX. Bieniemy went on to
2000........................................................... Jefferson (CO) High
play 4 seasons with Cincinnati (1995-98) and one season with the
2001-02 ................................................. University of Colorado
Philadelphia Eagles in 1999. Vikings’ head coach Brad Childress
2003-05 ............................ University of California-Los Angeles
was in his first season with the Eagles as QB coach in ’99.
2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
Bieniemy’s name continues to be prominent throughout
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RUSH TO EXCEL
In the past 3 seasons the Vikings have had a 1,000-yard
rusher each year and in 2008 Adrian Peterson became the 1st
PLAYOFF RECORDS
THREE’S COMPANY
The Vikings sent 3 defensive linemen to the Pro Bowl in
2008 and landed DT Kevin Williams and DE Jared Allen on
the Associatd Press’ 1st-Team All-Pro squad. Kevin Williams
and Pat Williams became the 1st Vikings DT duo to earn Pro
Bowl honors 3 times.
Dunbar’s Background
VIKINGS DT TANDEMS IN THE PRO BOWL Player:
PLAYERS SEASON 1986-89 ...................................Louisiana State University (DL)
Kevin Williams/Pat Williams .............................2008 1990....................................................Pittsburgh Steelers (DL)
Kevin Williams/Pat Williams .............................2007 1992-93 ............................................. New Orleans Saints (DL)
Kevin Williams/Pat Williams .............................2006 1994-95 ................................................ Arizona Cardinals (DL)
Gary Larsen/Alan Page.................................................. 1970 Coach:
Gary Larsen/Alan Page.................................................. 1969 1996..........................................................Opelousas (LA) High
1997........................................................Beau Chene (LA) High
VIKINGS DEFENSIVE LINE TRIOS IN PRO BOWL 1998-99 .............................................. Nicholls State University
PLAYERS SEASON 2000-01 ............................................Louisiana State University
Jared Allen, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams ............2008 2002-03 ...........................................Oklahoma State University
Carl Eller, Gary Larsen, Alan Page ................................ 1970 2004.................................................................... Chicago Bears
Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Gary Larsen, Alan Page................ 1969 2005..................................................Louisiana State University
Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page ............................... 1968 2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
EXECUTIVES
SPECIAL TEAMS ASST./PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COORD.
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 1ST SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 7TH SEASON (1 COACHING/6 PLAYING)
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 2ND SEASON
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Jason Glenn makes his coaching debut with the Vikings in Glenn joined the Vikings in 2009 from the Houston, TX public
2009, pursuing a career in the NFL combining areas where he school system where he worked as an assistant athletics director.
excelled during his own 6-year NFL playing career. Glenn will A product of the Houston area, Glenn was named the Houston
assist in dual areas with the Vikings- helping coach the special Touchdown Club’s Defensive Player of the Year and a Texas 5A
teams units and working with the Vikings Player Development all-state honoree as a senior at Nimitz High. Glenn moved on to
programs. Texas A&M where he was an All-Big 12 choice as a senior.
Glenn’s experience as a special teams standout and as a Glenn and wife, Terrika, have a daughter, Kaidance and a son,
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player who took advantage of opportunities at the club and NFL Jason II. The family resides in suburban Minneapolis.
level through Player Development will allow him to relate closely
with current players. Having players embrace roles on special
teams and taking pride in performing in that phase of the game
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will enhance the units. At the same time, having players embrace
continuing educational opportunities, internships and career
development off the field will help those players successfully
transition to post-football life.
Glenn worked diligently during his NFL career to finish his
bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M and pursue a master’s degree. An
active participant in Player Development projects during his career
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and a regular supporter of community outreach efforts, Glenn was
able to give back to his community throughout his career.
Originally a 6th round (#173 overall) draft pick by Detroit in Glenn’s Background
2001, Glenn played for the NY Jets from 2001-04 before going Player:
to Miami in 2005 and joining the Vikings in 2006. A standout 1997-2000 ...................................................... Texas A&M (LB)
special teams player throughout his career, Glenn made 1 start on 2001-04 ................................................................ NY Jets (LB)
2008 SEASON
defense, opening a game at MLB for the Jets in 2003. 2005......................................................... Miami Dolphins (LB)
During his Jets career, Glenn had the chance to play with 2006..................................................... Minnesota Vikings (LB)
his older brother, Aaron, a former 1st-round draft choice at CB Coach:
by the Jets. 2009- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
Jim Hueber has a proven track record as a collegiate and carry average, scored 22 rushing TDs, and had 8 games on the
professional offensive line coach with 35 seasons of experience season featuring a 100-yard rushing performance. The Vikings
under his belt. Hueber’s linemen have paved the way for some of posted the top 2 team rushing performances in the NFL in ’07
the most impressive and record-setting rushing performances by with a team-record 378 yards on the ground vs. San Diego and
running backs in the NFL and college football. 311 yards at Chicago.
The 2008 Vikings rode the powerful offensive line to a 10-6 Up front, C Matt Birk and G Steve Hutchinson earned Pro Bowl
record and helped Adrian Peterson become the 1st Vikings RB to honors for their performances in 2007 for the 2nd consecutive
lead the NFL in rushing in the 48-season history of the franchise. year, which was the 1st time since 1999-2000 that the Vikings
HISTORY
Peterson set a new Vikings single-season rushing record with had 2 offensive linemen earn the honor in back-to-back seasons.
1,760 yards and established a new team record with 10 games Rookie Adrian Peterson joined veteran Chester Taylor as the
of 100+ rushing yards. He earned his 2nd straight Pro Bowl berth tandem combined for a team-record 2,185 yards. In his 5th NFL
and became only the 5th player in NFL history to run for 3,000+ game Peterson broke the Vikings single-game rushing record with
yards in his opening 2 seasons in the League. Steve Hutchinson 224 yards rushing at Chicago and 3 games later he set a new NFL
represented the Vikings line at the Pro Bowl for the 3rd straight record with 296 yards on the ground against San Diego. Peterson
season with the club and for the 6th time in his career. The Vikings ended the season with 1,341 yards to finish 2nd in the NFL rush-
EXTRA POINTS
won the NFC North with a 10-6 record, the 1st Division title for ing race and post the 2nd-best single-season rushing mark in
the club since 2000. Vikings history. Peterson and Taylor became the 1st Vikings RB
The 2007 Vikings featured the top-ranked rushing offense duo to rush for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in Vikings history.
in the NFL and set a team record with 2,634 rushing yards as Hueber made his NFL debut in 2006 after 33 seasons in the
a team. Minnesota also set a team record with a 5.33 yard per collegiate game. His proven talent for improving the running game
JIMMIE JOHNSON
TIGHT ENDS
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 9TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 14TH SEASON (4 COACHING/10 PLAYING)
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
Entering his 4th season with the Vikings’ coaching staff in In 2006, Johnson’s TE corps helped newly-acquired Taylor run
2009, Jimmie Johnson brings a blend of NFL expertise as both for 1,214 yards in his 1st season as a full-time starter. Taylor’s total
a player and as a coach which has proved to be a valuable asset ranked as the 4th-highest single-season mark in Vikings’ history.
during his 3 years with the team. During his decade in the NFL as Jermaine Wiggins tied for 2nd on the team with 46 receptions.
a player, Johnson was committed to the art of blocking, helping During his 10 NFL seasons as a tight end, Johnson spent time
pave the way for 1,000-yard rushers in 8 of his 10 seasons. Now with Washington, Detroit, Kansas City and Philadelphia. Originally
as a coach, he continues to stress the importance of the skill to his selected in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Washington
current TEs unit, which in 2009 will again include 11-year veteran Redskins, he was a long-shot rookie who not only made the final
Jim Kleinsasser and emerging pass catcher Visanthe Shiancoe, a squad, but also went on to play in all 16 games that year. While
3rd-year Viking. with the Redskins, Johnson played under the legendary Joe Gibbs
Last season Johnson saw the emergence of Shiancoe as a and was part of teams that went 34-14 in regular season action and
top-tier NFL TE. Shiancoe led the NFC and tied for 3rd among TEs
in the NFL with 7 TD receptions. The 7 scores came up just 1 shy
of the Vikings single-season record for TEs held by Joe Senser
(8 in 1981). Shiancoe set new career highs in all major statistical
categories with 42 receptions for 596 yards to go along with his
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Vikings TEs Visanthe Shiancoe and Jim Kleinsasser have
7 TDs. He also had a day for the records books, when he tied the elevated their games since playing together and offer a perfect
Vikings single-game scoring mark for a TE with 2 TDs and matched complement to each others strengths. Shiancoe had a career
the 2nd best effort by a Vikings TE with 136 yards vs. Atlanta year in 2008, highlighted by 7 TD catches to tie for the Vikings
(12/21/08). While Shiancoe racked up the accolades through the lead. Kleinsasser, a rugged blocker who re-signed with the
air, Kleinsasser continued to show his value in the running game team as a free agent in 2009, has been key to the Vikings
as he helped pave the way for Adrian Peterson to finish the year dominant rushing attack.
as the NFL’s rushing king and earn in his 2nd Pro Bowl berth in
as many seasons. Peterson set records for single-season rushing VIKINGS TD CATCHES BY TEs
yards (1,760) and games of 100+ yards (10) en route to becoming PLAYER, SEASON TDs
the 1st Viking to lead the NFL in rushing. Joe Senser, 1981 ................................................................ 8
In 2007, Kleinsasser and Shiancoe assisted the Vikings record- Visanthe Shiancoe, 2008 ...................................... 7
setting rushing attack and contributed in the passing game. In Joe Senser, 1980 ................................................................ 7
Shiancoe’s 1st season with the Vikings, he finished with career
highs in every category as he hauled in 27 receptions for 323 yards VIKINGS CAREER STARTS BY TEs
and 1 TD. He caught the longest pass by a Vikings’ TE in team PLAYER STARTS
history, a 79-yarder on a reverse by WR Sidney Rice. Kleinsasser, Steve Jordan.......................................................................... 149
who was recognized for his unselfish blocking with a spot on the Jim Kleinsasser .............................................. 104
USA Today’s All-Joe Team, added 4 catches for 43 yards and a TD.
EXECUTIVES
average, and caught his 1st NFL TD on a 4-yard pass from Stan 1,032 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs and 1 receiving TD. Wilson
Humphries in a 41-38 overtime win at Detroit (11/4/90). In 1991, became the 1st TSU player to break the 1,000-yard mark since
Johnson caught 3 passes in the opening 6 games, including 2 1998 and was the lone sophomore on offense to earn 1st-Team
for TDs from Mark Rypien in the 1st and 2nd games of the year honors after making a dramatic improvement over his freshman
vs. Detroit (9/1/91) and at Dallas (10/6/91) on Monday Night season when he finished with 16 rushing yards. At Shaw, Johnson
Football. A neck injury suffered at Chicago (10/6/91), however, helped resurrect the Bears football program that had been dis-
placed Johnson on injured reserve for the rest of the Redskins continued since 1978. The team went 7-3 in both 2002 and 2003
championship season. and rejoined the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in ‘03.
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Following his 3 seasons with Washington, Johnson joined the Johnson attended Howard University, where he earned his
Lions in 1992 as a Plan B free agent and went on to start 10 of bachelor’s degree in consumer studies. As a senior he was an All-
the 22 games he played from 1992-93 under head coach Wayne Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference choice after hauling in 31 recep-
Fontes. After his release by Detroit in November 1993, Johnson tions for 546 yards and 9 TDs. For his college career, Johnson
joined Kansas City and head coach Marty Schottenheimer for the finished with 16 TDs and 1,229 receiving yards on 73 catches.
1994 season. That year the Chiefs played against the Vikings in A native of Augusta, GA, Johnson attended T.W. Josey High
the preseason game held in Tokyo and went on to ride Hall of School. He and his family reside in Shakopee.
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Famers Joe Montana and Marcus Allen to a 9-7 record and a
berth in the playoffs. Johnson played in 7 games and started 1
that season.
In 1995, Johnson moved on to Philadelphia where he enjoyed
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his most productive seasons as part of the 2-TE power running
game employed by the Eagles. Johnson blocked for Ricky Watters
as he earned Pro Bowl berths in 1995 and ’96 while breaking the
1,000-yard mark each season from 1995-97. In 1996, Watters set
the Eagles team record for attempts with 353, the 2nd-most yards
in team history with 1,411, and the 2nd-most rushing TDs with
13. The Eagles took NFC east runner-up honors in 1995 and ’96
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while advancing to the playoffs both seasons under Ray Rhodes.
During that time, Johnson started 18 of the 51 games he played
and had a career best 18.1-yard receiving average in 1996, when
he caught 7 passes for 127 yards. His final NFL TD came from QB
Bobby Hoying vs. Cincinnati (11/30/97). Johnson’s Background
As a player, Johnson was durable, seeing action in all 16 Player:
2008 SEASON
games in 6 of his 10 seasons. He finished his career with 61 1985-88 ............................................... Howard University (TE)
catches for 723 yards and 5 TDs while playing in 5 postseason 1989-91 .......................................... Washington Redskins (TE)
games. He also blocked for 1,000 yards rushers in 8 of his 10 NFL 1992-93 ........................................................ Detroit Lions (TE)
seasons, helping Earnest Byner break the 1,000-yard mark and 1994..................................................... Kansas City Chiefs (TE)
earn Pro Bowl honors in 1990 and 1991. Barry Sanders repeated 1995-98 .............................................. Philadelphia Eagles (TE)
the feats in Detroit in 1992 and ’93, and in Philadelphia, Johnson Coach:
helped Watters get over the 1,000-yard plateau in 1995, ’96 and 2001......................................... South Carolina State University
’97. Johnson finished his career clearing the way for Deuce Staley 2002-03 ........................................................... Shaw University
in 1998, who gained 1,000+ yards in only his 2nd NFL season. 2004-05 ........................................... Texas Southern University
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After his playing days were over, Johnson entered coaching, 2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
beginning his career as the running backs coach at South Carolina PLAYOFF RECORDS
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OFFENSIVE LINE
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 34TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 13TH SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
COACHES
In the past 3 seasons with the Vikings, the offensive lines in the NFL to run for 1,216 yards, the 4th-highest single-season
under Pat Morris’ instruction have built a running game that has total in team history. The Vikings posted 5 games with a 100-yard
earned a place in the team and NFL record books. Morris will be rusher on the season, which matched the 2004 and 2005 Vikings
entering his 13th season coaching in the NFL in 2009 and has 21 teams combined.
seasons of experience at the collegiate level. Morris spent 2004 and 2005 in the NFC North as the offensive
In the past 12 seasons (1997-2008), Morris has coached lines line coach for the Detroit Lions on Steve Mariucci’s staff.
that have cleared the way for the NFL’s #1 rushing attack 3 times Before joining the Lions, Morris spent 7 seasons with the San
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(1998, ‘99, ‘07) and ranked in the NFL’s top 10 on 8 occasions. Francisco 49ers, 2 as TEs/assistant offensive line coach (1997-98)
The Vikings powerful 2008 rushing attack was key to the club and 5 as OL coach (1999-2003), and 6 of those seasons (1997-
winning the NFC North title with a 10-6 mark, the 1st Division 02) were under Mariucci. During the 6 seasons under Mariucci,
championship for the Vikings since 2000. In his 2nd NFL season, the 49ers made the playoffs 4 times with a pair of NFC West titles.
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RB Adrian Peterson became the 1st Viking to lead the league in During his time with the 49ers, the team totaled the 2nd-highest
rushing and broke team records with 1,760 yards rushing and 10 rushing total in the NFL, averaging 135.5 yards per game over
games over the 100-yard mark. Standout G Steve Hutchinson was the 7-year span. San Francisco’s offensive line cleared the way
named 1st-Team All-Pro and went to his 3rd straight Pro Bowl in for 5 2,000-yard rushing seasons, with 2,544 in 1998 (franchise
his 3 seasons with Minnesota. record), 2,095 in 1999, 2,244 in 2000, 2,244 in 2002, and 2,279
The 2007 Vikings featured the top-ranked rushing offense in 2003. Four offensive linemen played in the Pro Bowl during
in the NFL and set a team record with 2,634 rushing yards. The Morris’ time working with the line, including G Kevin Gogan
ROOKIES
team set a franchise record with a 5.33 yard per carry average, (1998), G Ray Brown (2002), C Jeremy Newberry (2002-03),
scored 22 rushing TDs, and had 8 games on the season featuring and G Ron Stone (2003). The 49ers had 1,000-yard rushers in 6
a 100-yard rushing performance. The Vikings posted the top 2 of Morris’ 7 seasons with the team, including Garrison Hearst’s
team rushing performances in the NFL in ’07 with a team-record franchise-record 1,570 yards in 1998.
378 yards on the ground vs. San Diego and 311 yards at Chicago Morris also has familiarity with the state of Minnesota from
Two of Morris’ players, C Matt Birk and Hutchinson, earned his 4 seasons at the University of Minnesota (1979-82) as offen-
2008 SEASON
Pro Bowl honors for their performances in 2007 for the 2nd sive line coach under Joe Salem. He spent a season at Northern
consecutive season, which was the 1st time since 1999-2000 that Arizona (1978) before joining the Gophers’ staff. Morris began
the Vikings had 2 offensive linemen earn the honor in back-to- his coaching career at Southern California as a graduate assistant
back years. Peterson joined veteran Chester Taylor as the tandem from 1976-77. He graduated from USC following his playing
combined to rush for a team-record 2,185 yards. In his 5th NFL days in 1976.
game Peterson broke the Vikings single-game rushing record During his college playing and coaching career, Morris was
with 224 yards on the ground at Chicago and 3 games later he associated with 5 Rose Bowl teams and 2 national championships.
set a new NFL record with 296 rushing on the ground against Morris was born in Cleveland, OH, and is married to wife, Kathy.
San Diego. Peterson ended the season with 1,341 yards to finish
2nd in the NFL rushing race and post the 2nd-best single-season
rushing mark in Vikings history. Peterson and Taylor became the RECORDS
1st Vikings RB duo to rush for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons
in Vikings history.
In 2006 Taylor took advantage of his 1st full-time starting role
PLAYOFF RECORDS
RUSH TO JUDGEMENT
During Pat Morris’ 12 seasons coaching offensive line in the
NFL his units have paved the way for some impressive rushing
performances, including paving the way for 3 teams to lead
the NFL in rushing in 1998, 1999 and 2007.
Charlie Garner, San Francisco 2000............................. 1,142 1972-75 .........................University of Southern California (OL)
Garrison Hearst, San Francisco 2001 .......................... 1,206 Coach:
Garrison Hearst, San Francisco 2002 ............................. 972 1976-77 ................................. University of Southern California
Garrison Hearst, San Francisco 2003 ............................. 768 1978...............................................Northern Arizona University
Kevin Jones, Detroit 2004............................................ 1,133 1979-82 ............................................... University of Minnesota
Kevin Jones, Detroit 2005............................................... 664 1983-86 ................................. University of Southern California
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Chester Taylor, Minnesota 2006 .................................. 1,216 1987-94 ............................................ Michigan State University
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota 2007 #............................. 1,341 1995-96 ...................................................... Stanford University
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota 2008 * ........................... 1,760 1997-03 .....................................................San Francisco 49ers
* NFL’s leading rusher (individual) 2004-05 ................................................................ Detroit Lions
# NFL’s #1 rushing offense (team) 2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
LBs SCORING TDs the country in pass defense and ranked 2nd in scoring defense,
allowing just 131 points, which was the fewest surrendered by
Ohio State since 1979.
The Vikings have scored 15 defensive TDs in the past 3 Prior to being named defensive coordinator in 1996, Pagac
seasons (2006-08), tied for the NFL lead over that span. The tutored Ohio State’s LBs for 14 seasons (1982-95). He began
Vikings LBs have contributed 4 of those TDs, all by different his coaching career as a graduate assistant under the legendary
players- 2 by fumble recovery and 2 by interception return. Woody Hayes in 1978 before joining the staff on a full-time basis
under Earle Bruce in 1982. Pagac coached on the Buckeyes staff
VIKINGS TDs SCORED BY LBs 2006-08 with Vikings QB coach Kevin Rogers from 1977-78.
PLAYER, GAME PLAY Pagac entered the NFL as a TE with Chicago in 1974 as a rook-
Ben Leber, vs. Detroit (10/8/06) ....................FR in end zone ie free agent, where he was honored with the club’s prestigious
E.J. Henderson, vs. Detroit (10/8/06) .............. 45 INT return Brian Piccolo Award. Pagac also played 13 games for Tampa Bay
Chad Greenway, at NY Giants (11/25/07) ................37 INT return in their 1976 inaugural season.
Napoleon Harris, at Jacksonville (11/23/08) ................ 27 FR Pagac was a 3-year starter at TE for Ohio State from 1971-
EXECUTIVES
Coach:
LB at Ohio State, with the Frankfurt Galaxy and currently works as
1978-2000 ............................................... Ohio State University
a graduate assistant at Ohio State.
2001-03 ...........................................................Oakland Raiders
2004-05 ....................................................... Kansas City Chiefs
2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
COACHES
KEVIN ROGERS
QUARTERBACKS
STAFF
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 35TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
PLAYERS
Kevin Rogers returns for his 4th season with the Vikings winning the ACC Coastal Division. The team also advanced to bowl
in 2009 and will work with a pair of seasoned signal callers in games in each of his 4 seasons.
Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels along with developing 2nd- Prior to his successful stint at Virginia Tech, Rogers spent the
year pro John David Booty. 1999-2001 seasons at Notre Dame as the offensive coordinator/
The 2008 Vikings had Jackson and veteran Gus Frerotte both QBs coach on Bob Davie’s staff. He played a part in the 2000 Irish
under center as the team went 10-6 and won the NFC North- the squad that finished 9-3 and was invited to the Fiesta Bowl in the
ROOKIES
1st Division title for the Vikings since 2000. When Jackson took school’s debut in a Bowl Championship Series game. Rogers
over for an injured Frerotte in the 13th game of the season at worked with QB Jarious Jackson in his final season and helped the
Detroit (12/7/08) he led the team on a 4th-quarter comeback win senior signal-caller leave with the single-season passing yardage
and posted wins in 2 of the final 3 wins of the regular season. In record in 1999 and set school marks for attempts and comple-
Jackson’s 1st start after an 11-game layoff when Frerotte took tions. Jackson ended his career as the 4th-ranked quarterback in
over the reins, he earned his 1st career NFC Offensive Player school history and was selected in the 7th round of the 2000 NFL
2008 SEASON
of the Week honors after a career-best 4 TD day at Arizona Draft, the first Irish QB drafted since Rick Mirer in 1993.
(12/14/08) in an upset win over the eventual NFC Champions. In Rogers’ longest tenure came with Syracuse University, where
the final 4 regular season games, Jackson had an 8 TD to 1 INT he coached from 1991-1998 and helped the Orange to a combined
ratio and a passer rating of 115.4. 68-26-1 record and 6 bowl appearances. He joined the team as
The 2008 Vikings passing game made big plays down the quarterbacks coach on Pasqualoni’s staff, was named assistant
field, connecting on 2 of the 3 longest passing plays in team his- head coach in 1995, serving as the recruiting coordinator from
tory during the season. Bernard Berrian was on the receiving end 1995-97 before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 1997.
of an NFL-record tieing 99-yard TD vs. Chicago (11/30) and an During Rogers’ time with Syracuse, the team tied for the 1996 Big
86-yard score vs. Detroit (10/12). East title and won the crown outright in 1997 and ’98, becoming
RECORDS
In 2007, Rogers watched Jackson, the former 2006 2nd- the 1st team in conference history to win 3 straight champion-
round draft choice, finish the season with an 8-4 mark as a starter, ships. It was also during that time that Rogers became acquainted
including 7-3 in his final 10 starts with wins over the 2006 NFC with Vikings’ Head Coach Brad Childress, as the Philadelphia
Champion Chicago Bears (twice) as well as the Super Bowl XLII Eagles began evaluating Rogers’ star pupil, Donovan McNabb,
champion NY Giants and 2007 playoff-bound San Diego Chargers. before the 1999 NFL Draft. McNabb excelled under Rogers’ tute-
Rogers prepared Jackson in 2006 as the rookie took over lage, leaving Syracuse with the majority of the school’s passing
the starting duties for the final 2 games of the season. Jackson’s records and earning 3 straight Big East Offensive Player of the
PLAYOFF RECORDS
athleticism produced a 5.1 yards-per-carry average and a rush- Year awards from 1996-98 before being drafted #2 overall by
ing TD along with 3 passes of 30+ yards in his 47 completions, the Eagles. Individually, McNabb was one of the most decorated
including a 50-yarder. players in team history, but other Orange players benefited from
For Rogers, the 2009 season will mark his 35th year in the Rogers’ teaching as well. From 1992-98, Syracuse QBs were
coaching profession, 28 of which have been at the collegiate level. prominent in league play as McNabb was a 1st-Team All-Big East
He has coached an impressive list of players such as Donovan choice in each of his 4 seasons (1995-98), Kevin Mason earned
McNabb, Marvin Harrison and Napolean McCallum, and has 1st-Team acclaim in 1994 and Marvin Graves was a 2nd-Team
been fortunate to coach alongside some of the legends of the choice in 1992 when he ranked 2nd in the nation in passing.
game, sharing the sideline with the likes of Woody Hayes, Paul Graves held the school records that McNabb would soon break
Pasqualoni and Frank Beamer. as both still stand among the top QBs in school history. Rogers
Before joining Minnesota, Rogers spent the 2002-05 seasons also helped groom future NFL stars Marvin Harrison, Qadry Ismail
at Virginia Tech, where he guided back-to-back Hokies QBs to and Rob Konrad.
HISTORY
impressive performances. Rogers helped QB Bryan Randall etch Rogers’ spent 1983-90 on the staff at Navy, where he spent
his name throughout the school record book as he became the 7 seasons working with the offense and future NFL standout
all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns and total offense. Napolean McCallum. From 1980-82, he coached RBs at his alma
Randall ended his career in 2004 with Atlantic Coast Conference mater, William & Mary. Rogers got his start in coaching at Virginia
Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year honors. In Beach’s Bayside High (1974-76) before serving as a graduate
2005, Rogers guided QB Marcus Vick in his debut as a starter on assistant at Ohio State under the legendary Woody Hayes in 1977-
EXTRA POINTS
to 1st-Team All-ACC honors. Vick led the ACC in pass efficiency, 78, where he also coached with Vikings LB coach Fred Pagac.
while the Hokies led the conference in scoring offense at 33.8 A 1974 graduate from the College of William & Mary, where
points per game, including a league-high 51 TDs. During Rogers’ he also played LB, Rogers went on to receive his master’s
tenure, the Hokies amassed a 39-14 record, won the ACC title in degree from Ohio State in 1978. Rogers and his wife, Betty,
2004 and played in the 1st ACC Championship Game in 2005 after have 3 children – Kevin, Megan and Ryan. Kevin is a former
GEORGE STEWART
WIDE RECEIVERS
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 27TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 22ND SEASON (21 COACHING/1 PLAYING)
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 3RD SEASON
Vikings WRs coach George Stewart enters his 3rd season Owens making Pro Bowl appearances in 3 straight seasons from
on the Vikings staff and his 21st year on an NFL sideline. Having 2000-02 as well as earning consensus All-Pro honors in each of
previously coached in Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, San Francisco and those years. In the 3 seasons Stewart worked with Owens, the WR
Atlanta, Stewart has a proven track record of getting players to had 17 games over the 100-yard receiving mark and 5 games with
perform at the top of their games. 150+ yards. Before working with Stewart, Owens’ career-highs for
Over the years, Stewart has been a part of several success- season receptions was 67, a mark he shattered with 97, 93 and
ful programs, highlighted by 7 playoff appearances in the past 100 respectively in 2000, ’01 and ’02. Owens set his career-high
13 seasons and a pair of NFC Championship games with San in receiving yards with 1,451 in 2000 and TDs with 16 in 2001.
Francisco in 1997 and Atlanta in 2004. Recently, Stewart helped He broke a 50-year-old NFL record when he caught 20 passes for
win 3 NFC Division titles in the past 7 seasons – 2002 with San 283 yards against the Bears in 2000 en route to his career-best
Francisco, 2004 with Atlanta and 2008 with the Vikings. day. The 49ers wide receivers also helped the development of
In 2008, the Vikings WRs contributed to much of the success QB Jeff Garcia during that time span as well, as he also earned
of an improved passing attack. Led by priority free agent signing 3 Pro Bowl berths.
Bernard Berrian, the Vikings led the NFL with 13 TDs through the Stewart’s 1st taste of NFL coaching came with the Pittsburgh
air of 20+ yards. Berrian had a career year, setting highs in yards Steelers from 1989-91, as he served as the special teams coach
with 964 and TDs with 7. Berrian’s 20.1 yards per catch ranked #1 on Chuck Noll’s staff. In his debut season in 1989, Stewart helped
in the NFL among players with 35+ catches, while on the receiv- Rod Woodson earn a Pro Bowl berth as a kickoff return man.
ing end of 2 of the 3 longest receptions in Vikings’ history with Following his 3 seasons with Pittsburgh, Stewart went on to
an 86-yard TD reception vs. Detroit (10/12/08) and a 99-yard TD spend 4 years working with the special teams unit in Tampa Bay,
catch vs. Chicago (11/30/08). The 99-yard strike tied an NFL mark where he helped K Mike Husted earn All-Rookie honors in 1993.
for the longest reception in history and set a Vikings record as the Before making the move to the NFL, Stewart spent several
longest play from scrimmage. For the 2nd straight year, Bobby years in the college ranks, making his final stop as the Notre Dame
Wade hauled in a team-high 53 passes and caught the longest TD LBs coach from 1986-88. Under Holtz’s tutelage, the Irish steadily
of his career, snaring a 59-yarder at Arizona (12/14/08). improved from the coach’s opening season in ‘86 to become
In his 2007 Vikings debut, Stewart had the challenge of national champions in 1988, a year in which the team finished
coaching a unit that included rookie Sidney Rice and Wade, a 12-0 and defeated West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl. The stingy
free agent pickup. Nonetheless, each of the new players found
success under Stewart’s tutelage. Wade set career-highs with 54
receptions and 647 receiving yards and Rice led the team with 4
receiving TDs. Rice, who ranked 3rd on the team with 31 catches
BERRIAN ESSENTIALS
for 396 yards, was 2nd among NFL rookies with 4 TDs. The Vikings passing game got a boost in 2008 when Bernard
Throughout Stewart’s coaching career, he has been fortunate Berrian left NFC North rival Chicago to join the Vikings as
to learn from some of the game’s all-time greats, beginning both a free agent. Berrian posted the NFL’s 2nd-best receiving
his playing and early coaching careers under college legend Lou average and tied for the team lead with 7 TDs in his debut
Holtz. Stewart went on to work in the NFL side-by-side with Chuck with the team.
Noll, Sam Wyche, George Seifert and Dan Reeves, all men who led
teams to the NFL pinnacle and a berth in the Super Bowl. 2008 NFL RECEIVING AVERAGE LEADERS
During Stewart’s tenure in Atlanta, the team won the NFC PLAYER, TEAM RECEIVING AVG. (REC/YDS)
South title in 2004 and advanced to the NFC Championship game Devery Henderson, New Orleans .....................24.8 (32/793)
against Philadelphia. Stewart’s WRs with the Falcons included Bernard Berrian, Minnesota ................... 20.1 (48/964)
Jenkins, Ashley Lelie and Roddy White. Justin Gage, Tennessee ...................................19.1 (34/651)
Prior to joining Atlanta, Stewart was an integral part of the San
Francisco 49ers’ success from 1996-2002, as the team advanced MOST 100-YD RECEIVING GAMES BY VIKINGS IN 1ST SEASON
to the playoffs 5 times in those 7 seasons. In 1997, the 49ers PLAYER, SEASON 100-YD GAMES
won the NFC West with a 13-3 mark and eventually lost to Green John Gilliam, 1972 (free agent) .......................................... 5
Bay in the NFC Championship game. During that time, Stewart Anthony Carter, 1985 (free agent) ...................................... 5
tutored the 49ers wide receiving corps and helped elevate each Bernard Berrian, 2008 (free agent) .......................... 4
of Terrell Owens, J.J. Stokes and Tai Streets performances, with Randy Moss, 1998 (rookie) ................................................ 4
EXECUTIVES
Stewart and Holtz began working together in 1983, when
Stewart got his start in coaching as an Arkansas graduate
assistant, working with the Razorbacks’ TEs. When Holtz moved
from Arkansas to Minnesota as the Golden Gophers head coach
in 1984, Stewart accompanied him as the offensive line coach,
his 1st exposure to the state where he would return in 2007. In 2 Stewart’s Background
short seasons, Holtz and his staff quickly turned the Gophers pro- Player:
gram around, finishing 7-5 in 1985 and winning the Independence 1977-80 ...........................................University of Arkansas (G)
COACHES
Bowl over Clemson, the 1st bowl victory for the Gophers since the 1981.......................................................Kansas City Chiefs (G)
1962 Rose Bowl. Coach:
Stewart was a standout player as an offensive guard for the 1983....................................................... University of Arkansas
Razorbacks from 1977-80 and helped the squad share the 1979 1984-85 ............................................... University of Minnesota
Southwest Conference title. The team played in four straight bowl 1986-88 .............................................University of Notre Dame
games during Stewart’s playing tenure as Arkansas returned 1989-91 ...................................................... Pittsburgh Steelers
to national prominence under Holtz. Stewart was an All-SWC 1992-95 ................................................Tampa Bay Buccaneers
STAFF
honoree as a junior in 1979, served as a team captain in 1980 1996-02 .....................................................San Francisco 49ers
and earned a spot on the Arkansas Team of the Decade for the 2003-06 .............................................................Atlanta Falcons
1970s. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1981 but spent 2007- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
PLAYERS
CHRIS WHITE
ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS
ROOKIES
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 20TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 1ST SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 1ST SEASON
2008 SEASON
Chris White enters his 1st season with the Vikings and 1st on Orange (22), 5 coming from current NY Giants WR David Tyree.
an NFL sideline in 2009 after a 9-year stint at Syracuse University Syracuse also scored 8 TDs on special teams during the same
where, at different times throughout his tenure, he coached WRs, time frame. In 2000 the team ranked 13th and 14th in kickoff
TEs, was the special teams coordinator and a recruiting coordi- return yardage and kickoff return yardage allowed respectively.
nator. White brings with him a proven track record as a special The following season the Orange had their best overall finish
teams coach and will draw on his 19 years of coaching experience since 1992, complete with a victory in the Insight Bowl, aided by
in the high school and collegiate ranks as he assists special teams the 18th ranked punt return unit in the nation. In 2002 White led
coordinator Brian Murphy. the nation’s top punt coverage unit, while his punter ranked 7th
White’s 9 seasons at Syracuse were highlighted by a 2001
Insight Bowl victory, a share of the Big East championship in
in yardage and his punt returners ranked 20th in return yards.
The 2003 campaign ended with both his kicker and punter being
RECORDS
2004, and a combined 7 units that ranked in the nation’s top 20 named to the All-Big East 2nd team.
while working as the school’s special teams coordinator from In 1999 White served a dual-role as Cal Poly-San Luis
2000-2003. Obispo’s defensive and special teams coordinators, where he
White most recently served as the Orange’s WRs coach as helped a number of his players into the school’s record books.
well as their recruiting coordinator, a post he moved to prior DB Vaugh Jarrett, a freshman at the time, went on to record
PLAYOFF RECORDS
to the 2005 season. White worked to bring in young talent and the 5th most INTs in Mustang history, while DE Steve Prejean,
rebuild Syracuse’s program. His efforts showed as 5 different then a junior, finished the season ranked 12th all time in school
underclassmen WRs caught TD passes for the Orange in 2008, annuls with 8.0 sacks that season and LB Brett Baker posted the
with sophomore wideout Donte Davis leading the team in catches, 11th best single-season mark with 98 tackles. White’s kicker that
yards, and tied for the lead in TD receptions. White also mentored season, Sal Rivas, finished the season with the school’s 2nd-best
WR Mike Williams, who in 2007 had the nation’s longest streak field goal percentage.
for games with a TD catch with 9, and finished 5th in school White spent the 3 season prior to his arrival with the Mustangs
history with at least 1 catch in 20 consecutive games, as well as with UNLV as the LB coach and special teams coordinator. Under
current Indianapolis Colts WR, Taj Smith, whose season included his tutelage, P Joe Kristosik and KR Duane James tallied the 3rd
4 games of 100+ yards. His tutelage also contributed to kick best punting average and kick return yardage marks in school
returner Max Suter’s success in 2007, as The Sporting News history in 1998. On the defensive side of the ball, LB Scott
Freshman All-American set an NCAA, Big East, and school record Patton recorded the most single-season tackles in UNLV history
HISTORY
for kick return yards. in 1998, while James Sunia sent the same mark for a freshman
Prior to moving on to the WRs coach/recruiting coordinator the season prior.
position, White spent the 2004 season coaching the team’s TEs to The lone head coaching job of White’s career came as a 3-year
go along with his duties as recruiting coordinator. While he guided stint with Bishop Manogue High School from 1994-1996, where
former New York Jets TE Joe Kowalewski, the 2004 Orange went he was named the Northern Nevada Coach of the Year in 1996.
on to capture a share of the Big East crown and a victory in White’s 1st full-time role in coaching came as the assistant
EXTRA POINTS
Champs Sports Bowl. QBs coach for the College of the Holy Cross (Mass.) from 1993-
White spent his opening 3 years at Syracuse working with the 1994. In his 2 years at that post both of the Crusaders starters
TEs and as the special teams coordinator. From the start of the ended their respective seasons with QB efficiency ratings over
2000 season until he left his post as special teams coordinator in 100.0, and in 1993 Dave Harrington wrote himself into the
2003, Only 7 teams in the country blocked more kicks than the school’s record book with the 10th best single-season comple-
JOE WOODS
DEFENSIVE BACKS
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 18TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6TH SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
In 3 seasons working with the Vikings DBs, a pair of Joe DBs intercepted passes in 2008 and showed their value in run
Woods’ players have been recognized with Pro Bowl berths and support. Winfield tied for 2nd on the team with 9 tackles for loss
the backfield has played a key part in the Vikings being tied for the and CB Cedric Griffin ranked 2nd on the team with a career-best
most defensive TDs in the NFL from 2006-08. 100 tackles.
The veteran leader of the Vikings DBs, Antoine Winfield, was In 2007, all 4 regular starters in the Vikings secondary scored
honored in 2008 with a Pro Bowl berth in his 10th season, joining TDs, 3 by INT return and 1 on a fumble recovery. Woods led a
Darren Sharper in the back end as recent Vikings to be named to defensive backfield that featured Sharper earning his 4th career
the NFC all-star team. Winfield’s career year in 2008 highlighted a Pro Bowl trip. The Vikings adjusted due to injury and pressed
group that produced INTs by 7 different players and were tough in rookie Marcus McCauley into duty as a nickel back and 9-game
run support for the NFC North Division champions. starter. The rock of the unit, Winfeld, built on his reputation as the
The 2008 DBs had to battle injuries and overcome adversity in best tackling CB in the NFL and scored on an INT-return in the
helping the Vikings rank #6 in the NFL in total defense, the highest season opener vs. Atlanta. Against the NY Giants, the Vikings set
finish since 1994. Free agent pickup Madieu Williams missed the a team record as they returned 3 INTs for TDs, including a 93-yard
opening 9 games of the season with a preseason injury and was return by Dwight Smith that ranks as the 4th-longest INT return
replaced by rookie 2nd-round pick Tyrell Johnson. Nickel back in Vikings’ history. The Vikings defense finished the year with 15
Charles Gordon missed the 2nd half of the season and had to be INTs and now has 36 picks since the 2006 season opener, a total
replaced by 1st-year Viking Benny Sapp. Despite the personnel that ranks tied for 6th in the NFL during that span.
moves, the Vikings DBs helped the overall defensive ranking The Vikings ended the 2006 season ranked #8 in the NFL in
jump from #20 in 2007 to #6 in 2008. Each of the 6 top Vikings total defense and finished #1 against the run for the 3rd time in
team history. The Vikings DBs had 3 players tie for the team lead
with 4 interceptions each- Dwight Smith, Sharper and Winfield.
TURNOVERS TO TDs The trio also ranked 2nd, 4th and 5th on the team in tackles
respectively.
The Vikings DBs have proven to know how to find the end The 2006 Vikings DBs scored on a pair of interception returns
zone in the 3 seasons that Joe Woods has tutored the unit, and didn’t skip a beat when roster moves shuffled the lineup.
scoring 7 TDS over that span and helping the Vikings rank tied
Woods helped develop a trio of rookies- CB Cedric Griffin, S Greg
for 1st in the NFL since 2006 with 15 defensive TDs.
Blue and Gordon- who started a combined 10 games. Griffin
VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TDs SCORED BY DBs 2006-08 earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance at
PLAYER, GAME PLAY Detroit (12/10/06), becoming the 5th Vikings CB to earn the award
Antoine Winfield, vs. Chicago (9/24/06)............ 7 INT return and only the 2nd since 1992.
Fred Smoot, at Green Bay (12/21/06) ............. 47 INT return In Tampa, Woods coached with 2006 Vikings defensive coor-
Antoine Winfield, vs. Atlanta (9//9/07) ............ 14 INT return dinator and current Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin,
Cedric Griffin, at Dallas (10/21/07) ............28 fumble return fielding top 5 defenses in each of Woods’ 2 seasons.
Darren Sharper, at NY Giants (11/25/07) ........ 20 INT return In 2005, Tampa Bay led the NFL in total defense, allowing
Dwight Smith, at NY Giants (11/25/07)........... 93 INT return
277.8 yards per game while CB Ronde Barber and LB Derrick
Antoine Winfield, vs. Carolina (9/21/08) ........19 fumble return
EXECUTIVES
1st in pass defense (123.3 ypg). Barber and Brooks each earned
Pro Bowl berths.
Prior to joining the Buccaneers, Woods was the defensive
backs coach at Western Michigan for 3 seasons (2001-03).
Before coaching at Western Michigan, Woods spent 3 seasons
Woods’ Background
on the staff at Hofstra University. During his time with the
Player:
Pride, the team made a pair of trips to the NCAA Division 1-AA
COACHES
1988-91 ....................................... Illinois State University (DB)
playoffs and advanced to the quarterfinals in consecutive seasons Coach:
(1999-2000). 1992........................................................... Muskingum College
Woods spent a season at Kent State University (1997) as 1993...............................................Eastern Michigan University
defensive backs coach prior to joining the staff at Hofstra. He 1994........................................... Northwestern State University
also coached the secondary at Grand Valley State (1994-97), 1994-96 .......................................Grand Valley State University
ILBs at Northwestern State University in the spring of 1994, and 1997..........................................................Kent State University
STAFF
was a graduate assistant at Eastern Michigan (1993-94). Woods 1998-2000 .................................................... Hofstra University
entered coaching in 1992 as the secondary coach at Muskingum 2001-03 ....................................... Western Michigan University
2004-05 ................................................Tampa Bay Buccaneers
College.
2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
Woods was a 4-year letterman at safety and a cap-
PLAYERS
DIRON REYNOLDS
ROOKIES
ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE LINE
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 13TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 7TH SEASON
2008 SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 1ST SEASON
Diron Reynolds enters his 1st season with the Minnesota 1998 seasons. In 1997 the Demon Deacons set a school record
Vikings and his 7th year on an NFL sideline in 2009. Reynolds for rushing yards allowed per game with just 96.1 while also
will be responsible for assisting defensive line coach Karl Dunbar held opponents to only 23.0 point per game. After being hired
working with Pro Bowlers Pat Williams, Kevin Williams, Jared on full-time as the OLB coach for the Deacons in 1999, Reynolds
Allen and a talented group of young players. helped Wake Forest produce one of the top defenses in the nation
In his most recent role Reynolds was the defensive line coach and best in school history since the 1976 season. The Deacons
for the Miami Dolphins during the 2007 season. While with Miami,
Reynolds’ line created a pass rush that helped the Dolphins rank
defense finished the year ranked in the top 35 nationally in every
statistical category and earned their 1st bowl berth since 1992
RECORDS
4th in the league in passing yards allowed. Dolphin’s DE Jason where they defeated Arizona State in the Aloha Bowl.
Taylor recorded his 6th double-digit sack season (11.0) and 6th Before returning to Wake Forest, Reynolds spent 2 years
trip to the Pro Bowl. Reynolds took part in the 1st regular season coaching football, basketball, and track at Brooklyn-Cayce High
NFL game played away from North America when the Dolphins School in South Carolina.
took on the Giants in London on 10/28/07. As a collegian, Reynolds played LB and was a key contributor
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Prior to joining the Dolphins, Reynolds spent 5 seasons on special teams for Wake Forest from 1990-1993. Reynolds was
(2002-2006) working as a defensive quality control coach for the a member of the Deacons’ 1992 campaign as they advanced,
Indianapolis Colts under current Vikings defensive coordinator, and won, their 1st bowl game (Independence Bowl) since the
Leslie Frazier (2005-2006) and former Vikings assistant Tony 1979 season and finished the season ranked in both the AP and
Dungy. During his time in Indy the team compiled a 60-20 record Coaches Top 25 polls for the 1st time since 1979.
(.750), posting double-digit wins in every season, captured the Reynolds, (2/23/71), grew up in Aiken, SC and earned his
AFC South crown 4 out of his 5 seasons, and tallied the most wins bachelor’s degree in communications from Wake Forest along
in franchise history with 14 in 2005. The Colts also went 7-4 in the with a Master’s in liberal studies. His brother Jamal played DE for
post-season during that span, capturing the Lombardi Trophy by the Green Bay Packers, where he was a 1st-round draft pick, and
defeating the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI for the team’s 1st brother Rashad played LB at Rice University. His father, William,
title since 1970. The Colts defense twice ranked 2nd in the NFL in was a DE at the South Carolina State. He resides with his family
passing yards allowed (2002 and 2006) and recorded the 4th best in Eden Prairie.
HISTORY
defensive side of the ball. The 2001 team improved by 2 wins and 1997-00 ..................................................Wake Forest University
cut the number of games allowing 30+ points by more than half, 2001............................................................... Indiana University
from 9 in 2000 to just 4 in 2001. 2002-06 ..........................................................Indianapolis Colts
Reynolds got his 1st taste of coaching on a major stage when 2007................................................................... Miami Dolphins
he joined his alma mater as a graduate assistant for the 1997 and 2009- .............................................................Minnesota Vikings
Jeff Imamura returns to the Vikings in 2009 for his 4th season 3.0 sacks, an INT and scored on a fumble recovery.
on the coaching staff. His primary duties include working directly Before joining the Vikings, Imamura coached OLBs at Saginaw
with Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier on day-to-day defensive Valley (MI) State University in 2003. He helped build the Cardinals’
operations and activities, assisting Fred Pagac in coaching the LBs defense into a national leader as the unit ranked 7th in the country
and generating comprehensive scouting reports on opponents. in scoring, 12th in turnover margin and 22nd in the country in
The 2008 Vikings made dramatic strides from 2007 despite passing. The Cardinals’ OLBs accounted for over 60 percent
having to overcome the loss of key starters to injury and chal- of the team’s sacks on the season. SVSU won the Great Lakes
lenging the coaching staff to prepare backups to take on bigger Conference regular season title with an 11-0 record, finished
roles. The Vikings defense ranked #6 in the NFL for total defense, the regular season ranked #1 in the nation and advanced to
the highest finish since 1994 for the team and a 14-position jump the NCAA Division II quarterfinals for only the 2nd time in the
from the previous year. school’s history.
A key part of the 2008 Vikings defense taking a step forward Imamura spent the previous 3 seasons (2000-02) at Northern
was the emergence of Chad Greenway as a total defender. In his Arizona University as the defensive line coach. In 2002, the
2nd year as a starter, Greenway led the team with 150 tackles Lumberjacks ranked 15th in the nation in rushing defense and 2nd
and notched 5.5 sacks. E.J. Henderson had a promising season in the conference with 39.0 sacks. NAU advanced to the Division
cut short in the 4th game of the season by injury but the team I-AA playoffs in 2001 for only the 2nd time in school history.
still managed to ranked #1 in the NFL against the run for the 3rd A 1997 graduate of Texas Christian University, Imamura
straight season. got his start in the coaching profession at TCU as a defensive
The 2007 Vikings LBs thrived in the NFL’s #1 rushing defense assistant from 1997-99, where he assisted the Horned Frogs’
as Henderson led the team with 155 total tackles and 4.5 sacks, DBs coach and defensive coordinator. TCU beat USC in the 1998
while Greenway and Ben Leber finished directly behind Henderson Sun Bowl to earn the school’s 1st bowl victory since the 1957
in total tackles with 130 and 88, respectively. Overall, the Vikings Cotton Bowl, and in 1999 earned a share of the WAC title and
linebackers finished with 373 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 3 INTs, 6 FFs another bowl bid.
and 7 FRs. Imamura earned his degree in finance at TCU. He is single and
In the previous season, the 2006 Vikings finished #8 in total resides in Eden Prairie.
defense and #1 against the run for only the 3rd time in team his-
tory. The team had not cracked the top 10 in total defense since
1994 but the Vikings defenders became a calling card as the team
set a franchise record and posted the 2nd-lowest rushing yards
allowed by an NFL team since the 1970 merger at 985 yards, an Imamura’s Background
average of 61.6 per game. The Vikings linebackers played a key Coach:
role in the defensive dynamic by accounting for 9.5 sacks and 6 1997-99 .............................................Texas Christian University
INTs. E.J. Henderson led the team in tackles for the second time 2000-02 .......................................... Northern Arizona University
in 3 years and posted career-highs with 3.0 sacks and 2 INTs, 2003.......................................... Saginaw Valley State University
including a 45-yard TD on his 1st career INT. Free agent Ben Leber 2006- .............................................................Minnesota Vikings
made his impact felt in his 1st season with the team as he notched
Club History
Twin Cities football enthusiasts began their quest for professional football some 12 years
ago, and it was on January 28, 1960, that their efforts were culminated with the announce-
ment – from Miami, Florida, where the National Football League owners were in session-
that Minnesota was being granted a franchise for 1961.
At the same meeting, Dallas was accepted to start play in 1960.
The franchise was granted just ten days after E. William Boyer, president of the
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, had made an official presentation to the league on
behalf of statewide Minnesota interests.
Besides Boyer in the founding group were: Max Winter, promoter and restauranteur,
H.P. Skoglund, president of North American Life and Casualty Company; Ole Haugsrud,
Duluth businessman, and the Northwest Publications, Inc., publishers of the St. Paul
Dispatch and Pioneer Press, through its president, Bernard H. Ridder. Jr.
They decided to start with an original outlay of one million dollars, of which the
Minneapolis sources would put up $600,000; St. Paul $300,000 and Duluth, repre-
senting the rest of the state, $100,000.
Upon acquiring a franchise, the group hired Joe Thomas, former scout with the
Los Angeles Rams, to scout the country in preparation for the 1961 draft meeting,
and went on a nationwide search to find a general manager. This ended with the selec-
tion of Bert E. Rose, who was at the time the public relations director for the Rams.
EXECUTIVES
DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT/LBs OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT/WRs
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 11TH SEASON COACHING EXPERIENCE: 6TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON NFL EXPERIENCE: 3RD SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 3RD SEASON
COACHES
Jeff Imamura returns to the Vikings in 2009 for his 4th season 3.0 sacks, an INT and scored on a fumble recovery. Ryan Ficken returns to the Vikings in 2009 assisting the assistant in the football operations department where he acted
on the coaching staff. His primary duties include working directly Before joining the Vikings, Imamura coached OLBs at Saginaw offensive staff and working closely with George Stewart and the as the NFL scout liaison and tracked opponents’ personnel dur-
with Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier on day-to-day defensive Valley (MI) State University in 2003. He helped build the Cardinals’ Vikings WRs. Ficken spent the 20007 and 2008 seasons assisting ing games. He was as an assistant to the recruiting coordinator,
operations and activities, assisting Fred Pagac in coaching the LBs defense into a national leader as the unit ranked 7th in the country with the Vikings RBs. playing a big part in the 2006 recruiting class that ranked in the
and generating comprehensive scouting reports on opponents. in scoring, 12th in turnover margin and 22nd in the country in In the past 2 seasons, the Vikings group of RBs was able to top 10 nationally. From 2004-2005, Ficken was a volunteer coach
The 2008 Vikings made dramatic strides from 2007 despite passing. The Cardinals’ OLBs accounted for over 60 percent showcase their skills and combine the talents of Adrian Peterson at UCLA, focusing primarily on the defense and the secondary.
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having to overcome the loss of key starters to injury and chal- of the team’s sacks on the season. SVSU won the Great Lakes and Chester Taylor. Both were utilized for their strengths in 2008 Ficken earned his bachelor’s in business administration from
lenging the coaching staff to prepare backups to take on bigger Conference regular season title with an 11-0 record, finished as Peterson led the NFL with 1,760 yards rushing and Taylor led ASU. He was a member of the Sun Devils football team for 2 sea-
roles. The Vikings defense ranked #6 in the NFL for total defense, the regular season ranked #1 in the nation and advanced to all NFL RBs with 25 catches on 3rd down. Peterson became the sons and received the Scholar-Athlete Award and was a member
the highest finish since 1994 for the team and a 14-position jump the NCAA Division II quarterfinals for only the 2nd time in the 1st Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing and set the team rushing of Gamma Beta Phi, the National Scholastic Honor Society.
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from the previous year. school’s history. mark along with a team-record 10 games over the 100-yard mark. Ficken is currently finishing graduate school to obtain a mas-
A key part of the 2008 Vikings defense taking a step forward Imamura spent the previous 3 seasons (2000-02) at Northern Taylor’s 45 catches for the season were a career high. ters in comparative education at UCLA. Ficken and wife, Andrea,
was the emergence of Chad Greenway as a total defender. In his Arizona University as the defensive line coach. In 2002, the The 2007 Vikings offense ranked #1 in the NFL in rushing reside in Eden Prairie.
2nd year as a starter, Greenway led the team with 150 tackles Lumberjacks ranked 15th in the nation in rushing defense and 2nd offense. Peterson had a legendary rookie year, including breaking
and notched 5.5 sacks. E.J. Henderson had a promising season in the conference with 39.0 sacks. NAU advanced to the Division the NFL’s single game rushing record after going for 296 yards
cut short in the 4th game of the season by injury but the team I-AA playoffs in 2001 for only the 2nd time in school history. against San Diego on 11/4/07. Peterson finished with 1341 yards
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still managed to ranked #1 in the NFL against the run for the 3rd A 1997 graduate of Texas Christian University, Imamura rushing and 12 TDs and was named to the Pro Bowl, where he
straight season. got his start in the coaching profession at TCU as a defensive received MVP honors after rushing for 129 yards and 2 TDs.
The 2007 Vikings LBs thrived in the NFL’s #1 rushing defense assistant from 1997-99, where he assisted the Horned Frogs’ Ficken served as an offensive graduate assistant with UCLA in
as Henderson led the team with 155 total tackles and 4.5 sacks, DBs coach and defensive coordinator. TCU beat USC in the 1998 2006. He worked extensively with Jim Colletto and the offensive Ficken’s Background
while Greenway and Ben Leber finished directly behind Henderson Sun Bowl to earn the school’s 1st bowl victory since the 1957 line, developing an NFL mentality for the running game and line Player:
in total tackles with 130 and 88, respectively. Overall, the Vikings Cotton Bowl, and in 1999 earned a share of the WAC title and play. Ficken broke down opponents’ game film, gave weekly 1998-99 ............................................Arizona State University (WR)
opponent reports to the offensive staff and served as the defensive Coach/Administration:
2008 SEASON
linebackers finished with 373 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 3 INTs, 6 FFs another bowl bid.
and 7 FRs. Imamura earned his degree in finance at TCU. He is single and scout team coach. 2004-07 ........................................................................................... UCLA
In the previous season, the 2006 Vikings finished #8 in total resides in Eden Prairie. Prior to his work with the offense, Ficken was a graduate 2007- ...................................................................... Minnesota Vikings
defense and #1 against the run for only the 3rd time in team his-
tory. The team had not cracked the top 10 in total defense since
1994 but the Vikings defenders became a calling card as the team
set a franchise record and posted the 2nd-lowest rushing yards
allowed by an NFL team since the 1970 merger at 985 yards, an
average of 61.6 per game. The Vikings linebackers played a key
Imamura’s Background
Coach: KEVIN STEFANSKI
RECORDS
role in the defensive dynamic by accounting for 9.5 sacks and 6 1997-99 .................................................... Texas Christian University
INTs. E.J. Henderson led the team in tackles for the second time
in 3 years and posted career-highs with 3.0 sacks and 2 INTs,
2000-02 ................................................Northern Arizona University
2003................................................Saginaw Valley State University
QUALITY CONTROL-OFFENSE/QBs
including a 45-yard TD on his 1st career INT. Free agent Ben Leber 2006- ........................................................................Minnesota Vikings
made his impact felt in his 1st season with the team as he notched COACHING EXPERIENCE: 5TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
PLAYOFF RECORDS
PART OF THE FABRIC OF MINNESOTA SINCE 1961 VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
The following excerpt explains the early stages of the Vikings franchise as chronicled in the Minnesota Vikings 1961 Press, The 2009 season marks Kevin Stefanski’s 4th with the Vikings man in 2000 when he had a career-high 4 interceptions. During
Radio, TV Guide. and his 1st working in the role of Quality Control-Offense, assist- Stefanski’s tenure, the squad posted a 42-7 overall record and a
ing the coaching staff in daily preparation on offense and learning 32-3 mark in Ivy play. As a senior, the team went 10-0 to become
Club History under QBs coach Kevin Rogers. His new responsibilities will allow the 1st undefeated Penn team in a decade.
Twin Cities football enthusiasts began their quest for professional football some 12 years Stefanski to pursue his passion for coaching and work with one of Stefanski (5/8/82) holds a bachelor’s degree in communica-
ago, and it was on January 28, 1960, that their efforts were culminated with the announce- the most experienced coaches on the Vikings staff. tions from Pennsylvania and attended St. Joseph’s Prep in
ment – from Miami, Florida, where the National Football League owners were in session- Stefanski spent 2006-08 working directly with Head Coach Philadelphia. The Stefanski family has made a name in athletics as
that Minnesota was being granted a franchise for 1961. Brad Childress on administrative duties and special projects. Kevin’s father, Ed, was a standout in basketball at Penn and is the
At the same meeting, Dallas was accepted to start play in 1960. Stefanski became acquainted with Childress during Philadelphia General Manager of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers.
The franchise was granted just ten days after E. William Boyer, president of the
HISTORY
Eagles training camp in 2005 while working with the team’s Stefanski and wife, Michelle, reside in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, had made an official presentation to the league on operations department.
behalf of statewide Minnesota interests. Stefanski spent the 2005 season at his alma mater, the
Besides Boyer in the founding group were: Max Winter, promoter and restauranteur, University of Pennsylvania, as Assistant Director of Football
H.P. Skoglund, president of North American Life and Casualty Company; Ole Haugsrud, Operations. He coordinated all aspects of the Quakers’ day-to-day
Duluth businessman, and the Northwest Publications, Inc., publishers of the St. Paul operations of the football team.
Dispatch and Pioneer Press, through its president, Bernard H. Ridder. Jr.
EXTRA POINTS
Before stepping off the field and into the administration of the
They decided to start with an original outlay of one million dollars, of which the team, Stefanski was a standout defensive back at Penn. A team
Minneapolis sources would put up $600,000; St. Paul $300,000 and Duluth, repre- captain as a senior in 2004, Stefanski was part of one of the most Stefanski’s Background
senting the rest of the state, $100,000. successful stretches in the history of the Quaker football program. Player:
Upon acquiring a franchise, the group hired Joe Thomas, former scout with the The team won Ivy League titles in 2000, 2002 and 2003 and the 2000-04 ....................................... University of Pennsylvania (DB)
Los Angeles Rams, to scout the country in preparation for the 1961 draft meeting, squad went undefeated in league play during 2002 and 2003. Coaching/Administration:
and went on a nationwide search to find a general manager. This ended with the selec- Twice honored as an Honorable Mention All-Ivy choice in 2002 2005........................................................ University of Pennsylvania
tion of Bert E. Rose, who was at the time the public relations director for the Rams. and 2004, Stefanski ranked 3rd on the team in tackles as a senior. 2006- ...................................................................... Minnesota Vikings
He was named Penn’s Defensive Rookie of the Year as a fresh-
Ryan Silverfield returns to the Vikings in 2009 for his 2nd ing career with the Bulldogs. During his playing days, Silverfield
season with the coaching staff, working closely with the Vikings helped Bolles win 2 state championships and earn the title of the
defensive line and position coach Karl Dunbar. #1-ranked high school team in the country by USA Today. As a
Prior to joining the Vikings, Silverfield spent 2 seasons at senior, Silverfield was a 1st-Team All-First Coast selection after
the University of Central Florida where he worked under former leading his team to the Florida Class 3A state title.
Vikings defensive coordinator George O’Leary. In Silverfield’s 2nd Silverfield graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in
season at UCF in 2007, the Knights closed the regular season with economics from Hampden-Sydney.
a 7-game winning streak en route to winning the Conference USA
crown, the 1st conference championship in school history. The
year prior Silverfield worked with the Knights offense.
In 2005, Silverfield served as the quarterbacks coach at
Jacksonville University. Before working on the Dolphins staff and
at the age of 23, he was the head coach at Memorial Day High
School in Savannah, GA. That opportunity followed his 4 seasons
as an assistant coach at his alma mater - Hampden-Sydney
College in Virginia – where he began as an offensive assistant
Silverfield’s Background
in 2000. At the age of 20, he became the defensive line coach,
Coaching:
making him one of the younger position coaches in all of college
1999........................................................................... Bolles HS
football. He held that position for 2 seasons before moving to TEs
2000-03 .........................................................Hampden-Sydney
and H-backs in 2003, a season in which the Tigers went 9-1 and
2004...............................................................Memorial Day HS
had the #1-ranked scoring offense in the country, averaging over
2005.......................................................Jacksonville University
47.0 points per game.
2006-97 ..............................................................Central Florida
Silverfield’s coaching career began as an assistant at The
2008- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
Bolles School in Jacksonville in 1999, following a four-year play-
DENNIS POLIAN
ASSISTANT TO HEAD COACH
COACHING/ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE: 10TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 1ST SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 1ST SEASON
Dennis Polian brings a wealth of experience and a strong season.
football background to the Vikings in his 1st season with the club Polian hails from an accomplished football family. His father,
in 2009. His duties with the Vikings will be daily support of the Bill, is President and General Manager of the Indianapolis
coaching staff and Brad Childress along with working on special Colts and brother, Chris, is the Colts’ Vice President of Player
projects and research for the staff. Personnel. Another brother, Brian, is on the coaching staff at
Polian’s background includes working in professional and col- Notre Dame.
legiate football in a variety of roles. Most recently, Polian was with Polian holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from
the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, advanc- Villanova in 1999 and earned his master’s in administrative stud-
ing from Quality Control and coaching the RBs to the role of ies in 2001 from Boston College.
Assistant General Manager and Coordinator of Player Personnel.
Prior to his position in the CFL, Polian worked in collegiate
athletics at Tulane, Columbia and Boston College, gaining experi-
ence in football operations and event management. From 2005-
07, Polian worked as Director of Football Operations and was
promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics at Tulane. During his Polian’s Background
tenure with the Green Wave he worked with recovery efforts from Administration/Coaching:
Hurricane Katrina and the devastation is wreaked on the area. 1999-2001 .........................................................Boston College
In 2 different stints, Polian worked on the business end of 2003-04 ..................................................Arena Football League
sports with the Arena Football League, initially as a Sales and 2004...........................................................Columbia University
Client Services Manager and from 2007-08 as Director of Team 2005-06 ......................................................... Tulane University
Services for the AFL. In February 2007 Polian used his expertise 2007........................................................Arena Football League
in management as the Super Bowl XLI Team Coordinator for the 2008........................................................... Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Colts, handling logistics for the club as they traveled to South 2009..............................................................Minnesota Vikings
Florida for the 1st Super Bowl for the franchise since the 1970
EXECUTIVES
HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 17TH SEASON
NFL EXPERIENCE: 15TH SEASON
VIKINGS EXPERIENCE: 4TH SEASON
COACHES
With a decade and a half of NFL experience, Vikings Strength 95 working as a strength and conditioning assistant with the
and Conditioning Coach Tom Kanavy enters his 4th season with Nittany Lions football program. In 1994, in only their 2nd season
the Vikings in 2009. His track record of success in the NFL is as members of the Big Ten Conference, the squad notched a 12-0
proven with 5 Division titles since 2000 between the Vikings and season to win the Big Ten title and brought a Rose Bowl champi-
Eagles and 6 playoff appearances from 2000-08. onship to Happy Valley after a 38-20 win over Oregon.
Among Brad Childress’ first priorities as Head Coach was to From Penn State, Kanavy was tabbed by Wolf to assist him
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allow Kanavy to transform the Vikings strength and condition- with the Eagles in head coach Ray Rhodes’ debut in 1995. The
ing facilities. The willingness of ownership to provide the tools new staff notched a 10-6 regular season, qualified for the playoffs
to succeed allowed for the addition of the best in strength and in the first season and went 1-1 in post-season play. In 1999 the
conditioning equipment and a staff with valuable NFL experience. Eagles hired Andy Reid as head coach and the fortunes of the
The off-season strength and conditioning program was once team improved quickly. From 2000-05 the team won 4 NFC East
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again well-attended by players as they embraced a program titles, qualified for the playoffs in 5 of 6 seasons and represented
that utilizes a combination of free weights and machines, and the NFC in Super Bowl XXXIX. Kanavy worked with Childress in
emphasizes speed, agility, flexibility and thorough overall physical Philadelphia from 1999-2005.
conditioning. A native of Archibald, PA, Kanavy and wife, Kim, reside in
Kanavy oversees the planning and implementation of all suburban Minneapolis with their daughters, Caroline and Kristen.
aspects of the Vikings’ program, which is tailored to each player.
He has also enlisted the services of Carrie Peterson, a registered
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dietician on the University of Minnesota faculty, in order to opti-
mize team nutrition.
Kanavy came to Minnesota from the Philadelphia Eagles where
he helped in the dramatic turnaround of the franchise and perfor-
mance on the field. Kanavy served as assistant strength and con-
ditioning coach in Philadelphia where he worked under Mike Wolf,
2008 SEASON
who had served as an assistant with the Vikings from 1992-94. Kanavy’s Background
Kanavy received a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport sci- Coach:
ence from Penn State University in 1993 and earned his master’s 1993............................................................University of Miami
in sport management from Temple University in 1996. 1993-95 ...................................................Penn State University
Kanavy began his professional career working as a strength 1995-2005 .................................................. Philadelphia Eagles
and conditioning intern at the University of Miami with the football 2006- ............................................................Minnesota Vikings
program. He returned to his alma mater, Penn State, from 1993-
RECORDS
JUNEY BARNETT
ASST. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
PLAYOFF RECORDS
ing coach for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe, a position he held for
two seasons (2004-05).
Barnett’s Background
Prior to his stint in NFL Europe, Barnett worked for the
Coach:
Baltimore Ravens from 2003-05 as a part-time assistant. Barnett
1997-2000 .................................... Bloomsburg University (DB)
got his first taste of coaching at his alma mater, Bloomsburg
Coach:
University (PA), as a volunteer DBs coach in 2001. The Huskies
2001...................................................... Bloomsburg University
EXTRA POINTS
EXECUTIVES
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
COACHES
Eric Sugarman enters his 13th NFL season in 2009 and his 4th trainer for the Spiders’ baseball squad. In 1994-95 Sugarman
with the Vikings. In 2008, Sugarman was part of his 5th Division served as assistant athletic trainer at West Chester and worked
championship team since 2000 and 6th playoff-bound team. The as an instructor at the school. During the summers of 1993-95 he
Vikings’ NFC North title was the 1st for the club since 2000. worked as a training camp athletic training intern for the Chicago
With the Vikings, Sugarman supervises the evaluation and Bears. In 1996 Sugarman served as an athletic trainer in the
care of all injuries sustained. He and his staff implement and Chicago Cubs organization focusing on the rehabilitation of minor
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maintain proactive treatment and rehabilitation programs. league and major league players.
The Vikings athletic training staff, including assistants Tom Sugarman joined the Bears as an assistant trainer from 1997-
Hunkele and Rob Roche, have broad-based experience in ath- 99 before moving to the Eagles in a similar role in 2000 where
letic training and have trained under some of the most respected he worked on Rick Burkholder’s staff. The Eagles were noted for
professionals in their field. The staff prides themselves on being progressive rehab programs. That athletic training staff played an
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proactive while using the most current concepts, modalities integral part in helping Terrell Owens’ return from ankle surgery
and principles. The entire athletic training staff are Performance during the regular season in time for Super Bowl XXXIX.
Enhancement Specialists through the National Academy of Sports An active member of the Professional Football Athletic
Medicine. Sugarman has worked closely the past several years Trainers Society, Sugarman is also an American Heart Association
with the Nike SST (Sensory Sport Training) team and has Basic Life Support, AED and First Aid certified instructor. In 2003
brought many of their vision concepts into the Vikings athletic he received the PFATS’ “Big Heart” award for saving the life of a
training room. fellow Eagles employee by performing CPR.
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Sugarman enters his 13th full-time season in the NFL in 2009 Sugarman and wife, Heather, reside in Victoria, MN, with their
after spending the 1997-99 seasons with the Chicago Bears and sons Jacob and Benjamin.
the 2000-05 campaigns with Philadelphia. Sugarman got his first
taste of the NFL as a summer intern for the Bears’ athletic training
staff from 1993-95.
Sugarman earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physi-
2008 SEASON
cal education with an emphasis in athletic training from West
Chester University and went on to earn his master’s degree in
sports management at the University of Richmond. During his
tenure at Richmond, Sugarman served as the graduate assistant
athletic trainer for the Spiders football team and head athletic
RECORDS
TOM HUNKELE
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Tom Hunkele enters his 4th season as an assistant on the champs Denver.
Vikings’ athletic training staff in 2009. Hunkele and Vikings Head Following his graduation in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree
Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman previously worked together for in athletic training from Duquesne, Hunkele remained at the
6 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Hunkele assists in the school to earn his master’s in physical therapy. During graduate
evaluation and care of all injuries sustained and help implement school he served as a graduate assistant from 1998-2000 where
proactive treatment and rehabilitation programs for the athletes. he worked as head trainer for the men’s soccer, ice hockey and
During Hunkele’s tenure with the Eagles from 2000-05 he men’s and women’s tennis teams along, with supervising student
worked with NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Staff Physical Therapist assistants. Hunkele is certified as a Performance Enhancement
HISTORY
during the off-season and as an assistant with the team starting Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
in the pre-season through the remainder of the schedule. While Hunkele, a native of Reading, PA, and graduate of Holy Name
working with the Eagles, Hunkele was part of Rick Burkholder’s High School, is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’
highly-regarded staff and was exposed to some of the most pro- Association along with being a licensed physical therapist in
gressive rehab programs and techniques at work in the NFL today. Minnesota. Hunkele is married to Rachel and the couple resides
Hunkele started in the athletic training field as a student at in Plymouth, MN.
EXTRA POINTS
Rob Roche brings a diverse athletic training background in 1998 and 1999. His experience in pro football continued in 2000
pro football and college athletics to the Vikings as an assistant on when he was an assistant with the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe
Eric Sugarman’s staff. and in 2001 with the World Bowl IX champion Berlin Thunder.
Roche enters his 4th season with the Vikings in 2009 and Continuing his education through experience, Roche volunteered
assists with the evaluation and care of all injuries sustained for two weeks in summer 2003 with the U.S. Olympic Committee
and helps implement proactive treatment and rehabilitation in Chula Vista, CA.
programs for the athletes. Roche was a season-long intern with Roche is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’
the Philadelphia Eagles in 2000 and during 2003-05 training Association and the USOC Sports Medicine Society, has served
camps where he worked with Sugarman and Vikings assistant on the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’
Tom Hunkele. Society and is certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist
Before joining the Vikings, Roche spent 2001-06 working as by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
an assistant athletic trainer at Swarthmore College where he pro- Roche, a native of Tamaqua, PA and graduate of Marian
vided medical coverage for the NCAA Division III program. Along Catholic High, is married to Melissa. The couple resides in Chaska,
with athletic training responsibilities, Roche was an Approved MN with their son, Patrick.
Clinical Instructor for athletic training students.
Roche earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical
education with an emphasis in athletic training from West Chester
University in 1998. During his undergraduate tenure he served
an internship in athletic training at the school working with the
football team. Following his graduation, Roche moved to the
University of Illinois to earn his master’s degree in kinesiol-
ogy where he served as a teaching assistant in the kinesiology
department and was a graduate assistant in UI’s Rehabilitation
Education Services. He earned his MS degree in 2000.
During Roche’s stint at Illinois he was first exposed to the
NFL when he was a training camp intern for the Chicago Bears in
Joel Boyd’s experience in athletics and medicine have helped fellowship training at the University of Western Ontario, Canada.
take him around the world. In 2009, he returns for a 3rd full Dr. Boyd and his wife, Cheryl, have 3 children, Kendall, Kyle
season with the Vikings. and Kasey, and reside in Eden Prairie.
Boyd serves as a Physician at TRIA Orthopedic Center in
Bloomington and joined the Vikings for the 2007 season along
with working in a similar role with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild.
His experience with the United State Olympic Team took Boyd
to the Nagano Games in 1998 while working with the men’s and
women’s hockey teams. In past seasons Boyd has worked as a
National Team Physician with USA Hockey in world champion-
ships in Switzerland, Sweden and Germany.
Boyd holds and undergraduate degree from Bucknell and
graduated from Temple University Medical School. He completed
his orthopedic training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and
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TEAM PHYSICIAN
COACHES
Sheldon Burns returns in 2009 for his 25th season as a Medical School and is active in teaching sports medicine at the
Vikings Team Physician. A doctor at Edina Family Physicians, Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center and The Orthopedic Center.
Burns is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Practice, Emergency He was a deputy medical commissioner of the International
and Sports Medicine. Olympic Committee and has worked in six Olympic Games.
Burns is also the Medical Director for A native of Grand Meadow, MN, and raised in Nisswa,
the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball MN, Burns received his undergraduate degree from Hamline
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Association, Medical Director for the Minnesota Lynx of the University in St. Paul and earned his medical degree in 1974 from
WNBA and the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He the University of Minnesota Medical School. Burns and his wife,
has served as team physician for seven United States Olympic or Linda, who reside in Minneapolis, have two children, Alicen and
World Championship teams, most recently for USA Basketball’s Evan.
gold medal winning entry at the Goodwill Games in Brisbane,
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Australia, in September 2001. Burns also worked as a USA
Olympics team physician in the Athens games and served as tour-
nament physician for the Minnesota State High School League.
Burns is a Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota
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CHRIS LARSON, M.D.
TEAM PHYSICIAN
2008 SEASON
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Christopher Larson National U.S. 17 Soccer Team in Blaine, MN in 2003, 2004 and
earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota 2005.
Medical School. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the Dr. Larson sees patients at Orthopaedic Consultants in
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University of North Carolina and a sports medicine orthopae- Minneapolis and at Minnesota Sports Medicine in Eden Prairie.
dic fellowship at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in He is co-chief of Orthopedic Clinic Services at Fairview-University
Minneapolis. In those capacities, he provided medical cover- Medical Center and serves as Director of Education for the
age for the University of North Carolina Tarheels football and Minnesota Sports Medicine and the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
soccer programs and the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Fellowship program.
Timberwolves, respectively. He was the orthopaedist for the
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David Olson is in his 7th season as a Vikings Team Physician Olson is an Assistant Professor at the Univeristy of
in 2009. A doctor at Broadway Family Physicians in Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Family Medicine and Community Health Department
Olson is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Medicine and where he is active teaching medical students, Residents and
Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine Fellows. A native of Sioux Falls, SD and raised
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Olson also works as a Team Physician with the University in North St. Paul, Olson received his undergrad degree from
of Minnesota athletics where he works primarily with the men’s Gustavus Adolphus College and medical degree at Minnesota.
basketball program. He volunteers his time covering Minneapolis Olson and wife Renee reside in Roseville with children, Tyler,
Community and Technical College basketball, Roseville and Autumn and Kobe.
Patrick Henry High Schools and Minnesota State High School
League events.
One of the veteran equipment managers in the NFL, Dennis Mullaney, who had suffered an eye injury in a previous game. In
Ryan enters his 34th season of service with the Vikings. A lifetime March 1995 Ryan received the Whitey Zimmerman Award, recog-
resident of St. Paul, Ryan joined the Vikings in 1976 as an assis- nizing the NFL’s Equipment Manager of the Year.
tant to Jim “Stubby” Eason, who spent 20 years as the Vikings Ryan attended the University of Minnesota (1978-79) and
Equipment Manager. Ryan was elevated to equipment manager University of St. Thomas (1980-81). He and wife Laura, have three
in June 1981. At 21-years-old, Ryan became the youngest equip- children, Ben, Maureen and Annie, and reside in St. Paul.
ment manager in the NFL. He is only the second person in Vikings
history to hold the title of equipment manager.
In 1984 Ryan designed the first eye shield to be worn by
a player in an NFL game, creating a shield to protect DT Mark
AARON NEUMANN
EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT
Aaron Neumann has been around Vikings football since 1989 1980s and 1990s before he passed away.
when he began with the club as a ball boy during training camp. A native of Winsted, MN, Neumann attended Mankato State
Neumann has worked with 34-year Vikings Equipment University before transferring to Concordia University-St. Paul,
Manager Dennis Ryan since 1998 and was hired as the Vikings where he was a 3-year football letterwinner.
Assistant Equipment Manager in 2000. Neumann is a graduate of Winsted Holy Trinity High School
The Vikings’ equipment staff has the difficult and often and is married to Tammy. The couple resides in Shakopee with
overlooked job of outfitting and maintaining all the equipment, their son, Frank.
uniforms and apparel for the Vikings players and football staff
on a daily basis.
The Neumann name is familiar in Vikings circles as Aaron’s
uncle, Larry Neumann, was an athletic trainer for the team in the
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DIRECTOR OF VIDE0
COACHES
In his 9th season with the Vikings in 2009, Bob Marcus is in As an undergraduate, Marcus was a student assistant for the
his 8th as Director of Video after serving as Director of Digital Gophers and got his start filming practices and games for the
Video in 2001. football team. Marcus was hired by the University full-time in
Marcus is responsible for overseeing all aspects of videotap- 1984. During his tenure with Minnesota, he worked with Gophers
ing Vikings practices and games as well as distributing video to head coaches Joe Salem, Lou Holtz, John Gutekunst, Jim Wacker
coaches and players. and Glen Mason. The 1985 Gophers won the Independence Bowl,
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The Vikings utilize an XOS Technologies digital video network the ‘86 team played in the Liberty Bowl, the ‘99 team was in the
that features viewing stations in each meeting room and coach’s Sun Bowl and the 2000 Gophers played in the Micron PC Bowl.
office. Every NFL game and all practice footage is put online to be Marcus and wife, Tami, have two children, Rob and Amy, and
instantly accessed by players, coaches and scouts. reside in Champlin.
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Prior to joining the Vikings in 2001, Marcus worked with the
University of Minnesota Golden Gopher football program as video
coordinator for 17 years. A native of Minneapolis, he attended
Edison High School. Marcus is a 1982 graduate of the University
of Minnesota with a degree in photojournalism.
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STEVE HICKS
2008 SEASON
ASSISTANT VIDEO DIRECTOR
Steven Hicks enters his 8th season with the Vikings in the Hicks majored in psychology at Ohio State and is a native
video department in 2009 and has a solid background in the field. of Marion, OH. He and his wife, Kathy, have a daughter Abigail RECORDS
Hicks joined the Vikings in 2002 on Bob Marcus’ staff and Elizabeth and are avid participants in outdoor activities. Hicks
helped implement several technology upgrades that have made competes as a pro on the FLW Walleye Tour. The family resides
the Vikings’ video services more efficient and effective. in Eden Prairie.
Prior to his tenure with the Vikings, Hicks spent eight years
at Ohio State University working with the video operations for the
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GEORGE PATON
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL
With over a decade of NFL experience under his belt, George as Director of Pro Personnel. Paton began his NFL career in the
Paton enters his 3rd season with the Vikings as Director of Player college and pro scouting departments of the Chicago Bears, rising
Personnel in 2009. to the position of Assistant Director of Pro Personnel in 2000.
The Vikings have used free agency and trades in recent years A 4-year letter winner as a DB at UCLA from 1988-91, Paton
to add key pieces to the framework of the team that have factored was a part of a pair of Bruin bowl teams. He earned a bachelor’s
heavily in the club winning the 2008 NFC North title and hosting degree in history and went on to play in professional football
an NFC Wild Card playoff game, both feats the team had not leagues in Italy and Austria.
accomplished since 2000. Paton (pronounced Payton) and wife, Barbara, have a daugh-
The 2008 Vikings added DE Jared Allen via trade with Kansas ter, Bella and son, Beau.
City and watched as he posted a team-high 14.5 sacks en route to
1st-Team Associated Press All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl berth.
Priority free agent signee WR Bernard Berrian showcased his big-
play ability by setting a team record with 3 TDs of 80+ yards on
the season, including tieing an NFL mark with a 99-yard TD catch
against his old Bears teammates.
Paton’s primary focus is coordinate scouting and personnel
functions within the Vikings Pro Scouting Department and lend
his expertise to the College Scouting Department as they prepare
for the anual NFL Draft. Paton will work closely with his former
Miami and Chicago protege, Vikings Vice President of Player
Personnel Rick Spielman.
Paton spent 6 seasons (2001-06) with the Miami Dolphins
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DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE SCOUTING
COACHES
A key part of the Vikings for 33 seasons in different capaci- Vikings in tackles the next 6 seasons. He also was the team’s
ties, Scott Studwell enters the 2009 season as Director of College leading tackler in ‘88 and ‘89. Studwell, who tied for the team lead
Scouting for the 8th season. Studwell is in his 4th decade with the in fumbles recovered three times (‘82, ‘86, ‘88), finished his NFL
team and is one of the most enduring figures in Vikings history. career with 15 FRs and 11 INTs.
Studwell enters his 18th year in the team’s Player Personnel Drafted by Minnesota in the 9th round from Illinois in ‘77,
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department. He retired from his 14-year playing career after Studwell finished his collegiate career as the school’s second
the 1990 season (1977-1990) and spent a year as the Vikings all-time tackler (342) behind Dick Butkus (374). In ‘76 Studwell
Assistant to the President/Player Relations in 1991 before recorded 177 tackles to surpass Illinois’ season record, formerly
being named the Player Personnel Coordinator from 1992-2001. held by Butkus. As a senior Studwell recorded 23 tackles against
Studwell was named to his current post as Director of College Purdue to tie the school’s single-game record.
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Scouting in April 2002. His responsibilities include overseeing all In ‘90 Studwell was named to Illinois’ All-Century Team, join-
college scouting efforts and preparation for the annual NFL Draft. ing Butkus and Ray Nitschke as the linebackers on that squad.
Studwell has been a part of successful drafts that have Studwell earned 2nd-team All-America and 1st-team All-Big
included Pro Bowlers or Pro Bowl alternates Robert Smith (1st Ten honors in ‘76, and 2nd-team All-Conference mention in ‘75.
round, ’93), Todd Steussie (1st, ’94), Randy Moss (1st, ’98), Studwell also was the team’s co-captain and co-MVP in ‘76,
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Matt Birk (6th, ’98), Daunte Culpepper (1st, ’99), Michael Bennett when he played in the Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Game and
(1st, ’01), Bryant McKinnie (1st, ’02), Kevin Williams (1st, ’03) Japan Bowl.
and Adrian Peterson (1st, ‘07). The Vikings 2007 draft class was A native of Evansville, IN (8/27/54), John Scott Studwell
highlighted by RB Adrian Peterson, the NFL Offensive Rookie starred at Evansville High School. In 2001 Studwell was elected
of the Year along with a starters spot in the Pro Bowl and MVP into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. He majored in commerce at
honors in the game. Illinois. During his playing career, he sat on the Board of Directors
2007 SEASON
A member of the Vikings’ 25th and 40th Anniversary All- of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Minneapolis. Scott and wife Jenny
Time Teams, Studwell holds team records for tackles in a career have two daughters, Jessie and Samantha, and a son Jack.
(1,981), season (230 in ‘81) and game (24 vs. Detroit in ‘85), as
well as solo tackles in a career (1,308). No other player in Vikings
history has over 1,500 career tackles. According to team media
guides Studwell has more tackles with one organization than any
other player in NFL history. In addition, Studwell is one of only
five Minnesota players to participate in over 200 games during
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his career. He also played in 12 playoffs contests, including NFC
Championship Games following the ‘77 and ‘87 seasons. In ‘87
and ‘88 Studwell was voted to the Pro Bowl. In ‘89 he was named
2nd-team All-NFC by United Press International. He also was
Minnesota’s recipient of the Ed Block Memorial Courage Award
in ‘87. After earning the starting MLB job in ‘80, Studwell led the
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COMPANY MAN
Since joining the Vikings as a 9th-round draft choice out of
Illinois, Scott Studwell has called the franchise home. Following
his record-setting 14-year playing career with the team he
moved to a management role in 1991 and into scouting in
1992. A member of the Vikings 40th Anniversary All-Time
Team, Studwell was one of the most popular and productive
players in team history.
HISTORY
A veteran evaluator with a track record of success, Frank RBs coach at Missouri Western in 1994 and ‘95. Acevedo was an
Acevedo enters his 8th season with the Vikings in 2009 and his assistant coach at San Francisco State, from 1985-89.
15th season in the NFL. Acevedo joined the Vikings after seven Acevedo played DB for two seasons at San Francisco State
seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs’ personnel department and after transferring from Palomar Junior College. He was a team
serves the Vikings as an Area Scout with coverage of the Midwest captain at SFSU as a senior and also earned All-Northern
and East. California Athletic Conference honors.
Acevedo spent five seasons as Kansas City’s area scout cover- Born in Escondido, CA (3/5/64), Acevedo attended San
ing the Big 12 region. Prior to being an area scout with the Chiefs Pasqual High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree
he was an assistant in the club’s personnel department. in physical education from SFSU. He and his wife, Phoebe, have a
Before joining the Chiefs personnel department, Acevedo was daughter Estella and a son, Antonio.
CONRAD CARDANO
REGIONAL SCOUT
Conrad Cardano is in his 2nd decade with the Vikings college Cardano joined Eastern Kentucky after 2 seasons (1979-80) over-
scouting department in 2008, joining the team in 1987 after a seeing WRs at Marshall. His first collegiate coaching job came
successful stint in collegiate coaching and working in scouting as offensive coordinator at Catholic University from 1975-78.
for Blesto. Cardano is a Regional Scout for the Vikings evaluating Cardano coached 2 years at Tuscola High in Waynesville,NC and
prospects on Eastern seaboard and the Southeast. Dover-Sherborn High in Dover, MA.
Since joining the Vikings, Cardano has helped build a team Cardano played quarterback for the Hagarstown Bears of
that has made the playoffs 13 times, including NFC Central/North the Seaboard Pro League from 1972-73. Cardano played QB at
titles in ‘89, ‘92, ‘94, ‘98, ‘00 and ‘08. The team has played in 3 Western Carolina from 1967-70.
NFC Championship Games during his tenure. Born in Washington, DC, Cardano attended Bladensburg (MD)
Prior to joining the Vikings, Cardano worked for 3 years High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physi-
(1984-86) for the Blesto Scouting Combine. From 1981-83 cal education at Western Carolina. In 1982 Cardano received his
he coached at Eastern Kentucky, which won the Ohio Valley master’s in education administration and supervision from Bowie
Conference title each of his 3 seasons. The Colonels captured the State College in Maryland. His wife’s name is Gloria. Cardano has
NCAA Division I-AA championship in ‘82, when they went 13-0. two sons — Christopher and Anthony.
CURTIS CROSSLEY
BLESTO SCOUT
Curtis Crossley enters his 2nd season with the Vikings in Crossley came to the Vikings after coaching for a season at St.
2009, serving the team as its Blesto Scout and scouting college Joseph’s (IN) College where he tutored the Division II Puma’s
players in the central region of the country. defensive linemen. The squad posted an 8-3 mark and won the
Crossley began with the Vikings in summer 2007 as an intern Great Lakes Football Conference title while a pair of Crossley’s
in the scouting department and was hired by the club in 2008. linemen earned All-Conference honors.
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during Crossley’s senior year, facing Troy in the Silicon Valley Prairie.
Classic Bowl.
TERRANCE GRAY
COACHES
AREA SCOUT
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Terrance Gray returns to the Vikings in 2009 for his 4th sea- affairs as he finished his bachelor’s degree in 2002.
son as a Regional Scout for the team. In his role Gray will scout Gray was a CB at Oregon State in 1999 and 2000 after
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the central region of the country for the Vikings. transferring from Palomar (CA) Junior College where he was an
Gray comes to the Vikings from the Kansas City Chiefs where All-America honoree and team captain. At Oregon State Gray was
he served as the club’s area scout of National Football Scouting part of one of the Beavers’ best seasons in school history as a
(NFS) during the 2005 season and in preparation for the 2006 senior, going 11-1 and ending the season ranked #4 in the nation
Draft. Prior to moving into scouting, Gray was the Chiefs Player after a 41-9 win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. Gray played
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Development Coordinator and worked in personnel from June under former NFL head coach Dennis Erickson while at OSU.
2003 to June 2005. As a scout with Kansas City, Gray covered A standout QB at Bayside High in Queens, NY, was the team
the Southwest. MVP and a 1st-Team All-Queens choice by the New York Daily
Gray got his start in the NFL as an intern in 2002-03 in the News. Gray and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Kansas City.
League office working with Player and Employee Development
and focused on the NFL’s Continuing Education Program. Before
2007 SEASON
his opportunity with the NFL, Gray worked as a student assistant
in the Oregon State University’s athletic department in academic
KEVIN McCABE
AREA SCOUT RECORDS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Kevin McCabe enters his 8th season in 2009 with the McCabe began his career in 1985 as an assistant coach at
Minnesota Vikings as an Area Scout, working in the Western his alma mater, John Muir High School in Pasadena, CA. McCabe
region of the country. coached on the prep level in the Los Angeles area until becom-
McCabe came to the Vikings after working with the St. Louis ing strength and conditioning coordinator and assistant football
Rams as an area scout for 7 years (1995-2001) and volunteering coach at Pomona-Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. He stayed at
with the Rams personnel department in 1994. During his tenure the school from 1991-94. In 1993 McCabe coached overseas for
with the Rams, the team became known as one of the most potent the East City Giants in Helsinki, Finland.
offensive attacks in the NFL. In 1999 the Rams went 13-3 in the McCabe (3/23/63) is a native of Pasadena and earned a
regular season and won Super Bowl XXXIV over Tennessee fol- bachelor’s degree in political science in 1985 from Princeton
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lowing a 4-12 campaign in 1998. In 2001, St. Louis posted a 14-2 University, where he was a three-year letterman for the Tiger foot-
regular season mark and lost Super Bowl XXXVI to New England ball team. Kevin and his wife, Anne, have sons, Torin and Keenan,
in one of the most exciting Super Bowls in League history. In his and a daughter, Katherine. The family resides in Woodland, CA.
final three seasons with St. Louis, the Rams amassed a 37-11
regular-season record, won the NFC West title twice (1999, 2001)
and finished as the Division runner-up in 2000.
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A veteran scout with 18 years under his belt in the NFL, Paul team went 1-15 in Roell’s first season with the club in 1991.
Roell enters his 4th season with the Vikings in 2009 and serves The Colts went on to advance to the playoffs under three head
as a Regional Scout. He joined the team in June 2006 and scouts coaches- Ted Marchibroda, Jim Mora and Tony Dungy. Recently,
the Western region for the Vikings. Part of successful programs under Mora and Dungy, the Colts have advanced to the playoffs
recently, Roell has won Division titles in 4 of the past 6 seasons- in six of the past seven seasons. From 2002-05 the team has
NFC North in 2008 and AFC South in 2003, 2004 and 2005. amassed a 48-16 mark in regular season play and won the AFC
Roell spent the previous 15 seasons as a member of the South title from 2003-05.
Indianapolis Colts staff as an area scout. He got his first taste of As a collegian, attended Ohio State University for three years
scouting from 1987-89 when he scouted high school football in before transferring to Ohio Northern and later to Robert Morris
western Pennsylvania for Metro Index Scouting. In 1989 and ‘90 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management at
Roell worked as an intern for Pittsburgh Total Scouting, a division Robert Morris in 1990.
of the Pittsburgh Steelers headed by Art Rooney, Jr. He moved Roell, 44, is married to Stacey and the couple has daughters
into the pro scouting division of BLESTO in 1990 before joining Victoria and Katelin. The Roell family resides in Kansas City.
the Indianapolis Colts in 1991.
Roell gets his first experience scouting for an NFC team after
spending his entire NFL career in the AFC prior to joining the
Vikings this season. During his career with Indianapolis, Roell
helped build a team that has become one of the NFL’s elite. The
MIKE SHOLITON
AREA SCOUT
Mike Sholiton returns for his 6th season with the Vikings in Silicon Valley Football Classics respectively. While at Fresno
2009. He comes to the team with a wealth of football experience State, Sholiton worked with current Vikings Bernard Berrian and
and is no stranger to the NFL. Sholiton will serve as a Vikings Area Marcus McCauley.
Scout in the southern states to find college talent for the team. A native of Cleveland, Sholiton was a four-year letterwinner as
Sholiton is in his second stint in the NFL after working as an a receiver and punt returner at Washington University in St. Louis.
intern with the scouting, video and community relations depart- He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2000 and went
ments of the St. Louis Rams from 1997-2000. He was a member on to earn a master’s in kinesiology from Fresno State in 2001.
of the 1999 Rams staff when the team won Super Bowl XXXIV Sholiton and wife, Ashley, reside in Phoenix.
over Tennessee. While working with the Rams scouting depart-
ment, Sholiton maintained draft boards and collected scouting
reports while evaluating and profiling draft eligible seniors for the
1999 Draft. While in St. Louis, Sholiton was on the same Rams
staff as Vikings Vice President of Operations and Legal Counsel
Kevin Warren and current Area Scout Kevin McCabe.
Sholiton comes to the Vikings after four seasons with Fresno
State where he served as Football Operations Coordinator for the
Bulldogs. During his tenure with Fresno State the team climbed
the national charts and posted one of the most successful stints
in school history. The Bulldogs went 36-18 in his four seasons
with the program and played in four straight bowl games, includ-
ing wins over Georgia Tech and UCLA in the 2002 and 2003
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE SCOUTING
COACHES
Jamaal Stephenson enters his 8th season with the Vikings reports and helping to maintain contractual and other miscel-
in and was promoted during the 2009 offseason to Assistant laneous information on NFL players. In the spring of 1998,
Director of College Scouting for the team. He takes on additional Stephenson coached defensive backs as a graduate assistant
administrative duties in his new role along with his responsibility at UMass.
for scouting the East Coast of the United States. Jamaal Akim Stephenson (1/29/76) is a native of Goldsboro,
Stephenson joined the Vikings in 2002 after spending two NC. He was a four-year letterwinner at DB for Brown. Twice he
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years in the Houston Texans’ scouting department. In May of earned All-Ivy League honors, and was also awarded the team’s
2000, he was hired as College Administrator for the Texans. “Unsung Hero” Award. He earned his bachelor’s degree in orga-
During his time in Houston, he was in charge of scouting areas nizational behavior management from Brown in 1997, and his
of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, compiling statistics and bio- master’s degree in sport management from Massachusetts in
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graphical data on college players and maintaining several scouting 1999. In 2003, Stephenson was selected to Brown’s All-Decade
databases for the team. Football Team for the 1990’s. He was honored as part the 125-
Prior to joining the Texans, Stephenson spent one year as year anniversary celebration of football at Brown University.
a scouting assistant for the Washington Redskins. His duties Stephenson and his wife, Emily, have a son, Noah, and a
included making recommendations on college prospects for the daughter, Gabrielle.
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NFL Draft, compiling information for weekly opponent scouting
FIRST-ROUND FOCUS
The Vikings have selected the most 1st-round draft picks in team history from the University of Southern California- starting with
2007 SEASON
the #1 overall pick in the 1968 Draft by taking OT Ron Yary. His selection made his the 1st offensive lineman taken with the top pick
in the Draft in NFL history. The USC pipeline continued in 1974 when OT Steve Riley was taken #25 overall, 1983 with S Joey Browner
at #19 overall and DE Kenechi Udeze with the #20 overall pick in 2005.
In 2009 the Vikings selected Florida WR Percy Harvin with the #22 pick in the Draft, the 1st time in franchise history that the
Vikings have taken a Gator in the 1st round. Harvin will try to repeat the success of recent 1st-round Vikings draft picks that include
Adrian Peterson (2007), Chad Greenway (2006) and Kevin Williams (2003).
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(48 TOTAL 1ST ROUND SELECTIONS) Boston College ............................................................................1
COLLEGE VIKINGS 1ST ROUNDERS Central Florida .............................................................................1
Southern California .....................................................................4 Colorado State ............................................................................1
Ohio State ...................................................................................3 Florida .........................................................................................1
Michigan State ............................................................................3 Florida State ................................................................................1
Oklahoma State ...........................................................................3 Iowa ............................................................................................1
California.....................................................................................2 Marshall ......................................................................................1
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Scott Kuhn returns for his 3rd season with the Vikings in 2009 Vice President of Player Personnel Rick Spielman and Director of
as a Pro Scout after spending 7 seasons on the staff of the Miami Player Personnel George Paton.
Dolphins. Kuhn will assist the Vikings with NFL-wide scouting of A 1997 graduate of Kansas State University, Kuhn holds a
players, advance scouting of opponents, database operations, degree in anthropology. He is a native of Topeka, KS and attended
reports and evaluations for free agency. Hayden High. Kuhn is married to Heidi with daughters Kylia and
Kuhn has a strong background in technology as it relates to Jamie. The family resides in Eden Prairie.
scouting and worked with Miami as College Scouting Coordinator
for his final 5 seasons. He joined the Dolphins in 2000 as a
Player Personnel intern and rose within the organization during
his tenure. While in Miami, Kuhn worked closely with Vikings
RYAN MONNENS
PRO SCOUT
Ryan Monnens begins his 8th season in the Vikings scouting at St. John’s, the Johnnies won the Minnesota Intercollegiate
department in 2009. He is responsible for scouting players in Athletic Conference title in ’95 and ’96, advanced to the NCAA
the NFL, advance scouting of Vikings opponents, assisting with playoffs, and posted a (25-6-1) record.
the pro scouting database and scouting players in other profes- A Minnesota native, Monnens (12/4/75) grew up in Richmond
sional leagues. and attended Rocori High School. Monnens earned his bachelor’s
Monnens is in his 5th season as a pro scout after spending degree in psychology from St. John’s in 1998. He and his wife,
3 seasons as a pro personnel assistant. He joined the Vikings as Krissy, reside in Excelsior.
an intern in 1998, spending 3 seasons in public relations before
joining the scouting department in 2002.
Monnens played WR at St. John’s University in Collegeville,
MN (1995-97) under legendary coach John Gagliardi, the all-time
winningest coach in college football history. During his tenure
JEFF ROBINSON
PRO SCOUT
In 2009, Jeff Robinson enters his 20th season with the School in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings and serves as a Pro Scout. Robinson assists A three-year starter at cornerback at Northwestern, Robinson
the personnel department with league-wide player evaluation and served as a team captain and was selected honorable-mention
preparing scouting reports on upcoming opponents. All-Big Ten as a senior in 1988. In the Wildcats’ 28-10 win over
After joining the Vikings as a public relations intern in 1990, Illinois (11/21) in ’87, he returned an interception 73 yards for a
Robinson worked two seasons (1991-92) as a public relations touchdown, which at the time was the 7th longest interception
assistant and three years (1993-95) as operations assistant. He return in school history and the longest interception return by
moved into the scouting department in June 1996. a Northwestern player since ’63. As a starter in all 11 games at
In 1989-90 Robinson was an assistant coach at North High right cornerback as a sophomore, Robinson helped the Wildcats
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orable-mention All-America and a two-time All-Minneapolis sity players in the Twin Cities. For the last seven years Robinson
Conference selection at North High School. He also was a 2-time has hosted the “Jeff Robinson Football Camp”. He and his wife
All-State pick in track and an All-City choice in basketball. A mem- Cassandra have two daughters, Jassandra, Jaila and a son, Jeffrey
ber of the National Honor Society in high school, Robinson was II “Deuce” and live in Shakopee.
recognized by the Minneapolis Public School Athletic Department
in ’88.
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PAUL WIGGIN
PERSONNEL CONSULTANT
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In almost five decades as a player, coach and administrator in San Francisco 49ers defensive line.
the National Football League, Paul Wiggin has been closely linked As a standout DE for the Cleveland Browns from 1957-67,
with the success of several teams. Wiggin never missed a game, playing in 146 straight. He earned Pro
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In his role as a Vikings Personnel Consultant, Wiggin works Bowl starts in 1965 and ‘67 and was named to the Browns all-time
with the department that is responsible for the evaluation all NFL team. In 2008 he was inducted as a Clevleand Browns Legend, hon-
players and advance scouting of the Vikings’ upcoming opponents. oring the top players in franchise history. A 2-time All-America at
Wiggin first joined the Vikings in 1985 as defensive line coach in Stanford, Wiggin was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame
Bud Grant’s final season as head coach. Wiggin oversaw a line that in 2005. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford.
featured DE Chris Doleman and DT Keith Millard, who posted 21.0 A native of Modesto (CA), Wiggin attened Manteca Union
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and 18.0 sacks respectively in 1989, earning Millard NFL Defensive High. He and his wife, Carolynn, have three children and eight
Player of the Year. grandchildren.
Wiggin’s career included head coaching jobs at his alma mater,
Stanford, from 1980-83 on a team that included John Elway and
Darrin Nelson. From 1975-77 Wiggin was head coach of the
Kansas City Chiefs. His coaching career started in 1968 with the
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JERRY REICHOW
PERSONNEL CONSULTANT
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Jerry Reichow has been closely affiliated with the Vikings in first 2 Pro Bowlers in team history and his 11 TD catches ‘61
different roles since the beginning of the storied franchise in the stood as the team record until Cris Carter broke it in 1995.
early 1960s. Reichow entered the NFL as a 4th-round pick in 1956 by
A standout player on the debut Vikings team in 1961, Reichow Detroit, helping the Lions to the 1957 NFL title. Reichow was the
has worked over four decades with the team in a variety of 1955 Iowa Hawkeyes MVP. He left school as the school record
personnel roles. holder in total offense and played in the Shrine Bowl and Senior
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Reichow’s eye for talent has played a key role in the success Bowl as a senior. On the hardwood, Reichow helped the team to
of the franchise and he has worked with all seven head coaches the Final Four in 1955.
in Vikings history. A native of Decorah, IA, Reichow and his wife, Carolyn, have
Reichow began in the Vikings front office in 1966 as Director three children.
of Player Personnel. He moved on to be Director of Football
Operations in 1975 and Assistant General Manager, National
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BUD GRANT
CONSULTANT
Bud Grant holds a notable place in the history of the Vikings As a coach in Canada, Grant led Winnipeg to the Grey Cup 6
franchise but also in the state of Minnesota. An icon of the sport times, winning the title 4 times- 1958, ‘59, ‘61, ‘62. Grant is the
and the team, Grant and the Vikings were synonymous for his 18 1st person to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the
seasons as head coach of the club. Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Grant retired as the winningest head coach in team history Despite his many connections to Minnesota, Grant is a native
following the 1985 season, capping a career that would would of Superior, WI and graduate of Superior High. Upon graduation
be honored with induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame less in 1945 he enlisted in the Navy and spent his basic training at
than a decade later. Grant’s place among the giants of the game Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago where he played on a base
is marked by a career regular season record of 158-96-5, winning football team coached by fellow Hall of Famer Paul Brown. Grant
11 division titles in his 18 seasons and leading the Vikings to the enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he would be a
Super Bowl 4 times. 3-sport standout in football, basketball and baseball. He twice
Grant’s coaching career began in the Canadian Football earned All Big Ten honors in football. He was sought after as
League in 1957 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Grant moved to a pro athlete, being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles and the
the sideline for 10 seasons (1957-66) immediately after retiring as NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers. He won a pair of NBA titles with the
a player for the Blue Bombers from 1953-56 where he played both Lakers in 1950 and ‘51 before turning to football where he played
ways as a WR/DB and was a Western Conference All-Star 3 times. in 1951 and ‘52 for the Eagles. He was the 2nd-leading receiver in
During a playoff game against Saskatchewan, Grant snared 5 INTs the NFL in 1952 before a contract dispute led him to Winnipeg to
to set a pro football record for a game. He entered pro football as finish his playing career.
a player with the Philadelphia Eagles for 2 seasons in 1951-52, The Grant family is prominent in Minnesota in many areas.
ranking 2nd in the NFL in receiving in 1952. Grant had a 203-yard The matriarch of the Grant family, Bud’s wife of 59 years, Pat,
receiving day against the Dallas Texans in 1952 that still ranks as passed in the spring of 2009. Grant has 6 children, 19 grandchil-
the 4th-best day in Eagles history. dren and 2 great-grandchildren.
FRED ZAMBERLETTI
CONSULTANT-TEAM HISTORIAN
Fred Zamberletti enters 2009 with a long and storied history served as chief physical therapist at Hibbing General Hospital in
with the franchise and a remarkable streak intact—Zamberletti 1959 and head athletic trainer at the University of Toledo in 1960
has not missed a game in the 49-year history of the Vikings, work- before joining the Vikings at the team’s inception in 1961.
ing 989 consecutive contests. The streak includes all preseason, Zamberletti is a native of Melcher, IA, and in addition
regular season and postseason games in club history. to numerous professional awards he was inducted into the
Zamberletti has earned the respect and trust of countless Minnesota Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame and was chosen
players and staff during his tenure with the Vikings. In his time Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1986 by the Drackett
with the team Zamberletti has been a friend, brother, father Company of Cincinnati. He and the Vikings staff earned the 1996
figure and mentor to countless players, coaches and co-workers. NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year. In 1999 he earned the Cain
When the team held Fred Zamberletti Day on December 20, 1998 Fain Award at the NFL Physicians Sports Sciences Symposium
before kickoff of the Vikings-Jacksonville Jaguars game, over 100 and is an Honorary Fellow of the Minneapolis Sports Medicine
Vikings alumni turned out to celebrate with him. To the media Center.
he’s known as “Trainer for Life.” Former head coach Bud Grant Recognized by the governor as an Honorary Ambassador of
acknowledged him as the “Cornerstone of the Vikings” and former the State of Minnesota, Zamberletti has also received Minneapolis’
General Manager Mike Lynn referred to Fred as “Mr. Viking.” Honorary Citizen Award.
The players with respect and admiration refer to him as “The
Man.” To his friends and compatriots he is known as “The Voice
of Reason.” Zamberletti was the Head Trainer from 1961-98,
Coordinator of Medical Services from 1999-2001 and currently
Senior Consultant.
A successful entrepreneur and a man of deep religious beliefs,
the 77-year-old Zamberletti was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S.
Infantry. Following his graduation from the University of Iowa he
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DIRECTOR OF CIVIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
COACHES
Kimberly Fields’ strong background from the NFL’s headquar- at the Women’s Sports Foundation in Long Island, NY and fol-
ters has helped her develop new ties as the Vikings as Director lowed that with an internship with the NFL Player and Employee
of Civic and Business Affairs. Fields works on civic, business Development Department. Fields earned bachelor’s and master’s
and ownership initiatives for all departments within the Vikings’ degrees in systems engineering at the University of Virginia where
organization and heads up several special projects throughout she competed in track and field for the Cavaliers. Fields began
the year that enhance the Vikings standing and vision within local her professional career as a technical marketing representative
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business and community circles. at IBM before returning to UVA to earn her graduate degree and
Fields came to Minnesota in 2007 after spending six years gained exposure to academic counseling as an intern with the
at the NFL, most recently as the Manager of Events Business Department of Athletics and the Dean of Students office.
Development. Fields was responsible for enhancing opportunities A native of Richmond, VA, Fields attended Lee-Davis High
for local women and minority-owned businesses to participate School.
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in the production of Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. Fields oversaw
the sanctioned event process and assisted with the management
of the Super Bowl bid process and the special events’ strategic
plan. Prior to working in the Events department, Fields was
the Manager of Career Transition Programs within the Player
and Employee Development Department. In that role, she was
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responsible for providing assistance to NFL players in all aspects
of continuing education, degree completion, graduate school
preparation, life skills program and personal development through
career counseling. Prior to joining the NFL offices, Fields served
as Community Relations/Fan Development Coordinator for the
WNBA. Her first exposure to the sports field came as an intern
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BOB HAGAN
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
RECORDS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Entering his 19th season in 2009 with the Vikings and his A native of the Twin Cities, Hagan is a 1986 graduate of
12th as Director of Public Relations, Bob Hagan is responsible for Wayzata High School. Hagan and wife Val reside in Plymouth, with
coordinating print and electronic media coverage of the Vikings children Matt, Carley and Brad.
as well as overseeing the publication of the official team guide,
yearbook and game programs and publicity of the team.
Hagan began with the Vikings as an intern in public relations
for the 1991 season and was named Director of Public Relations
in 1998. A 1990 graduate of Iowa State University with a bach-
elor’s degree in mass communications, Hagan was an intern in
1989-90 for KARE-TV in the Twin Cities.
In 1991 Hagan served as an intern in the Vikings public rela-
tions office under Director Merrill Swanson. In 1992 he was hired
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full time and served as an assistant under Swanson and then Dave
Pelletier until his promotion to Director of Public Relations prior
to the 1998 season. Following the 1998 and 2000 seasons, Hagan
accompanied the Vikings staff and helped the NFL with PR efforts
at the Pro Bowl. Recently, Hagan has worked with the NFL public
relations staff at the past 7 Super Bowls.
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Luther Hippe returns as Director of Operations-Team Travel and as a grad assistant in the athletic department before earning
in 2009, his 4th season in that role and his 16th overall season his master’s in sports management in 1994. While on the MSU
with the Vikings. Hippe is responsible for all aspects of team campus Hippe developed a working relationship with the Vikings
travel and transportation while serving as the point person for that evolved into a career.
offseason travel including bringing in players during the free During his undergraduate school at Sioux Falls College in his
agency visit process. hometown of Sioux Falls, SD, Hippe was a four-year letterwinner
Hippe is one of the Vikings’ longest-tenured employees and in basketball. He earned his bachelor’s in mass communications
got his first exposure to the team as a training camp intern in from the school in 1987. Hippe is a graduate of Sioux Falls
1993. He returned to the team as a season-long intern in 1994 Washington High.
and was hired to the staff in the spring of 1995 as an assistant in Hippe has been active with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters
the team operations and personnel departments. After a season in program in the Twin Cities and other charitable endeavors in his
a shared capacity, Hippe turned his focus to operations. Hippe hometown. Hippe and wife, Emily, reside in Chanhassen.
spend his graduate school days at Mankato State University
working as a grad assistant for the Mavericks basketball team
PHIL HUEBNER
DIRECTOR OF TICKETING AND HOSPITALITY
Phil Huebner enters his 12th season with the Vikings as the team-record 64,482 fans who watched the Vikings battle Green
Director of Ticketing and Hospitality in 2009. Bay on 11/2/03. The Vikings have topped the 500,000 mark for
Since October 1998, Huebner has overseen and revamped home attendance in each of the past 11 seasons, setting the
the successful Vikings Ticket Sales and Operations Departments, franchise record at 513,437 in 2003.
which are responsible for customer service and the sale of sea- Huebner joined the Vikings after 12 years with the Minnesota
son, group and individual tickets along with hospitality packages. Twins where he was in various sales positions and spent the final
In 1999 season ticket sales were capped at 60,000, an increase two years as the Director of Sales.
of 17,000 from the 1998 season. Entering the 2009 season the A 1986 graduate of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, he has a bach-
Minnesota Vikings have sold out 115 consecutive pre-season, elor’s in political science. Huebner and wife, Debbie, have two
regular season and playoff games. The three largest home crowds children, Rebecca and Bret, and reside in Andover.
in team history have been during Huebner’s tenure, including the
DANNON HULSKOTTER
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The 2009 season will be Dannon Hulskotter’s 9th with the TV and pre-season TV partner programming. Prior to join-
Vikings. Hulskotter and the Marketing Department are responsible ing the Minnesota Vikings, he worked with Pacers Sports &
for managing the team’s branding, marketing, promotions, game Entertainment in Indianapolis from 1999-2001 and CAVS/Gund
entertainment/production, internet initiatives along with corporate Arena Company in Cleveland from 1994-99.
hospitality and all partner and fan special event. A graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in sports
Hulskotter acts as the main liaison with the team’s flag- management, Hulskotter and wife, Amy, have two sons, Jack and
ship radio station, network radio affiliates, and local ancillary Alex, and reside in Prior Lake.
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DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
COACHES
Entering his 4th season as the Vikings’ Director of Security Klawiter was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968 and served
in 2009, Kim Klawiter has worked with the team in game day and as a platoon sergeant in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star
special events security since 2001. for heroism among other honors. He spent 14 total years in the
Klawiter has a broad background in law enforcement and in military between active duty, National Guard and Army Reserve.
the military, experience that benefits the organization as he has After his tour of duty, Klawiter returned to school at the University
responsibility for the security of the Vikings owners, players and of Minnesota, majoring in sociology.
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staff and the team headquarters at Winter Park. Klawiter coordi- Klawiter serves on the board and is a past President of the Law
nates with the Minneapolis Police Department for security at the Enforcement Memorial Association, an organization that supports
Metrodome during Vikings home games. the families of officers who have died in the line of duty.
A 24-year veteran of the Minnesota State Patrol, Klawiter Klawiter resides in Arden Hills with wife, Kathy. The couple
retired as a lieutenant. He spent 15 years coordinating VIP visits to has two children, Kelly and Kyle, and three grandchildren, Hunter,
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the state and was responsible for the State Patrol’s highly-trained Tanner and Alyssa Marie.
Special Response Team. Klawiter escorted Mikhail Gorbachev on
his visit to the state and has provided security to the past three
U.S. Presidents and other prominent public figures.
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CHAD LUNDEEN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS- STADIUM AND
2007 SEASON
TEAM LOGISTICS
The 2009 season will mark Chad Lundeen’s 4th in his cur- prestigious Preska Scholarship, presented annually to a top
rent role as Director of Operations-Stadium and Team Logistics. student who is involved actively in campus life. Lundeen earned
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Lundeen will serve as the Vikings’ point person for training camp, the Team Leadership Award for his efforts in hockey as a junior.
home games at the Metrodome and for the logistics of off-season Lundeen continued his education at MSU as a graduate assistant
mini-camps. in the athletics department and earned his master’s degree in
Lundeen has been associated with the team since 1998 when sports management.
he did an internship with the club and was hired full time in 2000 A 1993 graduate of Little Falls (MN) High, Lundeen and wife,
with duties in Operations and Community Relations. In recent Lindsay, reside in Chaska with their daughter, Evelyn.
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Brad Madson first joined the Vikings staff in 1992 and enters Center Advisory Council. Through NFL Charities and LISC (Local
his 14th season in 2009 heading up team community relations Initiatives Support Corporation), Madson has helped lead the
and expanding the club’s youth football initiatives. $850,000 refurbishing of North Commons Park, Parade Stadium
In his tenure, Madson has developed the Vikings community and Les Barnard Field in Minneapolis, Griffin Stadium and Jimmy
relations into one of the NFL’s strongest. In 1999 Cris Carter Lee Center in St. Paul and Heritage Sports Center in Duluth. In
became the first player in Vikings history to win the prestigious 2009, Madson received the “Distinguished Service Award” from
Walter Payton Award as the NFL’s Man of the Year. In 2008, Matt the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.
Birk was named one of three finalists for the award. The Vikings Madson worked with the Vikings suite and ticket sales efforts
have implemented Community Tuesday as a concept that has from 1992-96 before moving into community relations. A gradu-
been adopted League-wide. Community Tuesdays have Vikings ate of the University of Minnesota in journalism, Madson worked
players active in community events at local schools, hospitals, in television sports as an anchor and reporter prior to joining the
recreation centers and other nonprofit organizations on their Vikings. Madson was a member of the Golden Gophers’ Big 10
only day off of the week during the season. Locally, Madson sup- champion tennis team during his college career. Madson is single
ports United Way and the Page Education Foundation. Madson and resides in Minneapolis.
serves on the Board of Directors for Minnesota DARE, African
American Adoption Agency, Kids Voting Minnesota, and V3
Youth Triathlon Team. Madson also serves on the University of
Minnesota School of Journalism Alumni Board, Minneapolis Park
Board Youth Sports Work Team, and Salvation Army Harbor Light
J.P. PAUL
DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE SUITE SALES AND
SERVICE
The 2009 season will be J.P. Paul’s 7th season with the Along with his day-to-day responsibilities with the Vikings,
Vikings organization and his 4th season as the team’s Director of Paul also serves as a Board Member for Junior Achievement’s
Private Suites Sales and Service. Project Lead! which focuses on teaching financial literacy to
As part of his responsibilities, Paul oversees all sales and young people across the Upper Midwest. A member of the
operational aspects of the Metrodome’s Private Suites not only Association of Luxury Suite Directors, he also served as the NFL’s
for Vikings games, but for Minnesota Twins games as well. Paul 2007 Premium Seating Committee Chairman and is a member
also acts as the Vikings Suite liaison with Aramark and Main Gate, of the Downtown Minneapolis Rotary. A lifelong sports fan and
which provide catering services and merchandise fulfillment, participant, he played Division I collegiate baseball at Miami
respectively, for the Private Suites. Under Paul’s leadership, University in Oxford, Ohio, where he graduated with a bachelor’s
the Vikings also introduced the Samsung Legends Club and degree in marketing.
TicketExchange Touchdown Club. These exclusive Premium J.P. and his wife, Megan, reside in Chaska with their three
Seating areas were the first of their kind in the Metrodome’s sons, Ryan, Matthew and Nicholas.
history.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PLAYER
DEVELOPMENT/LEGAL
COACHES
Entering his 5th season with the Vikings and his 12th asso- Pico joined the Vikings after 4 seasons with the Kansas City
ciated with the National Football League, Les Pico serves the Chiefs where he worked as Player Development Coordinator/
Vikings as Executive Director of Player Development/Legal. Legal. Pico worked with NFL Security from 1998-2000 and with
Pico is responsible for heading the Vikings efforts in continu- the NCAA from 1991-98 as an enforcement representative.
ing education, family assistance and career internships. Pico A native of Mesa, AZ, he attended Scottsdale Community
joins players at the annual Rookie Symposium, serving as a team College where he was a decorated QB and team MVP. After SCC,
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liaison between the NCAA and the team and legal issues that arise Pico went on a 2-year LDS mission was involved in private busi-
concerning players, coaches and staff. Pico helped implement a ness. He returned to Arizona State to complete his bachelor’s
Vikings “mini-symposium” to assist rookies in their transition to where he was a Cum Laude graduate in criminal justice in 1987
life in the NFL and he lends his expertise to the team during the and went on to law school at Washburn (KS) University, earning
NFL Combine and during the free agency period. In 2008, the his Juris Doctorate in 1991.
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Vikings were honored by the NFL with the Player Development Pico and his wife, Rita, have four children.
Continuing Education Award when an NFL-high 9 players were
enrolled in school.
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MIKE SLATES
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SALES
2007 SEASON
Mike Slates begins his 10th season with the Vikings in 2009 corporate partnership elements.
as Director of Corporate Sales. Slates is responsible for over- Prior to joining the Vikings, Slates was a Corporate Sales
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seeing all aspects of corporate sponsorship revenue, including Consultant for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. From 1998-2000, he
media, signage, print, internet, promotional and special event was Director of Corporate Sales for the Columbus Crew of Major
sales. Under his leadership and with the addition of radio and League Soccer. During that time the Crew opened the nation’s first
television broadcast rights, the group has totaled record-setting professional soccer-specific stadium.
revenues each year. Slates also directs the Partnerships group, Slates, who earned his bachelor’s degree in sports manage-
which is responsible for providing an elite level of service to the ment at Bowling Green State University, has a daughter, Rachel,
team’s corporate partners via corporate travel/hospitality, in- and and a son, Noah. Slates resides in Prior Lake.
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NICK TIGUE
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
HISTORY
Nick Tigue has overseen the facilities at the Vikings’ Winter supervisory management from Anoka Technical College and a
Park headquarters since 2007 and is responsible for the main- bachelor’s from Concordia-St. Paul.
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tenance and supervision of the physical plant and overall upkeep A native of St. Michael, MN, Tigue and his wife, Kristy, have
and enhancement of the facilities. Tigue is active in the NFL’s daughters Annabell and Olivia.
and Vikings green initiatives to enhance recycling and energy
conservation.
Tigue came to the Vikings after working for Pipestone County,
MN as Buildings and Grounds Supervisor. He has a degree in
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COACHES
Debra Jones Kimi Kispert Evan Koch Natalie Kolander
Marketing Manager- Accounting Clerk Public Relations Assistant Corporate Sales Manager
Special Events
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Tami Krause Lisa Larson Pat Leopold Ryan Logan
MVC Head Coach & Human Resources Manager Vikings Children’s Fund Video Assistant
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Coordinator Coordinator
2007 SEASON
Sharon Lohmar Jess Lowenberg Mike Manahan Paul Martin
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Ticket Sales Representative Graphic Design Specialist Manager of Private Suite Operations Assistant
Operations
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COACHES
Kelly Wilske Mike Wobschall
Executive Assistant- Vikings.com Writer/Editor
Player Personnel
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To book an appearance by the Minnesota Vikings
Cheerleaders or to get information on their many
programs, including the Junior Cheerleaders and
Senior Cheerleaders, visit vikings.com or con-
tact the Cheer Coordinator at 952-828-6530. The
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ladies make appearances at corporate, charity,
community and sponsor events throughout the
year and travel in support of our troops serving
overseas. Cheerleader merchandise can be found
online at vikings.com and at local stores.
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2007 SEASON
RECORDS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 team Defensive MVP after his final campaign…Finished career
(16/0, 1/0). Total- 16/0, 1/0. with 10 INTs, placing him 11th in school history…Started 33
consecutive games to finish his career…Recorded 239 tackles,
• Brother, Hamza, plays DB for the Cleveland Browns and the 12 PD, and 10 INTs returned for 172 total yards during his
brothers were teammates at Washington State. career…Picked off Vikings teammate John David Booty against
• Raised in a family with 11 siblings. USC in 2007.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in sociology at WSU...Has 7 PREP Standout in football, basketball and golf at Pomona,
brothers and 4 sisters…Brother, Hamza, plays safety for the CA High School...Named to 2nd team All-CIF as a senior…CIF
Cleveland Browns…Married to wife, Zhavon, with a son, Jalaal Div. 9 Defensive Player of the Year…Named to the All-CIF All-
and a daughter, Kameela…Enjoys reading, golf and video games. Division 2nd team…First team All-Valle Vista League as both
a DB and WR as a senior…Lettered 3 years in golf and 2 years
PRO Led the Vikings in special teams tackles as a rookie with in basketball.
24, the most by a rookie and 1st rookie to lead the team since
2003…Only the 7th rookie in Vikings history to lead the team
in the category…Only rookie free agent to play in all 16 games
in 2008…Joins former Washington State teammates S Eric
Frampton and CB Karl Paymah on the Vikings roster.
2008 Led the Vikings as a rookie with 24 special teams tack-
les, the most by a rookie since E.J. Henderson’s 27 in 2003…He
is only the 7th rookie in Vikings history to lead the team in the
category and 1st since Henderson …Was the only rookie free
agent to play in all 16 games for the Vikings…Recorded 1 special
teams stop in the Wild Card playoff vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09)…
Tallied a season high 3 special teams tackles at Chicago (10/19).
COLLEGE Named Honorable Mention All-Pac 10 as a senior
after recording team-highs with 93 tackles and 4 INTs…Named
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HEIGHT 6-6 WEIGHT 270 ACQUIRED TRADE (KC) FOR 2008
DOB 4-3-82 NFL 6th YEAR
COLLEGE IDAHO STATE VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
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GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004
(15/10-KC), 2005 (16/15-KC), 2006 (16/16, 1/1-KC) 2007 (14/14-
KC), 2008 (16/16, 1/1). Total- 77/71, 2/2 (61/55, 1/1-KC; 16/16,
1/1-Minn.).
• Led Vikings with 14.5 sacks in his 1st season with the club in
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2008, returning to the Pro Bowl and earned AP 1st-Team All-Pro.
• Was 2007 NFL sack king with 15.5 en route to his 1st Pro Bowl
and 1st-Team All-Pro honors.
• Joined other NFL players on a USO tour to visit troops in Kuwait HONORS 2007, 2008 1st-Team Associated Press All-
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and Iraq during 2009 offseason. Pro...2007, 2008 Pro Bowl...NFC Defensive Player of the
Week vs. Chicago (11/30/08)...AFC Defensive Player of the
OFF THE FIELD Took part in USO tour to Iraq in March Month in October 2007...AFC Defensive Player of the Week vs.
2009...Extensively toured Africa following his USO stint...Majored
Washington (10/16/05)...2006 USA Today All-Joe Team...2004
in mass communications at ISU...Spent parts of his 2009 offsea-
Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team.
son hunting throughout North America, pursuing wolves, bison
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and elk to name a few...Took a bison while archery hunting on 2008 Impact player for the Vikings after his acquisition in
Relentless Pursuit TV show...Has a brother in the Marine Corps... blockbuster trade days before the 2008 Draft...Earned 1st-Team
Owns a clothing company, Jared Allen 69, featuring his trademark All-Pro honors from Associated Press and named to Pro Bowl
caps and t-shirts, available at JaredAllen69inc.com...Active with for 2nd straight year...Joined fellow linemen Kevin Williams and
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation...Father, Ron, was a football stand- Pat Williams earning Pro Bowl berths, the 1st trio of Vikings line-
out at Jamestown (ND) College who went to training camp with men in the game since 1969...Led Vikings and ranked 5th in the
2008 SEASON
the Vikings and played in the USFL...Older brother played football NFL with 14.5 sacks...His 14.5 sacks were the most by a Viking
at Jamestown and his a younger brother played at Idaho State since John Randle’s 15.5 in 1997 and are the most in a player’s
before joining the Marine Corps...Incorporated mixed martial arts 1st season with the Vikings...Tied Vikings playoff record with 2.0
into his offseason conditioning...Visited Moorhead, MN area as sacks on QB Donovan McNabb vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09)...Tied
part of the 2008 Vikings You Made The Team Community Tour. Vikings and NFL record with 2 safeties on the season...Helped
Vikings defense rank #1 in the NFL against the run and #6 overall,
PRO Leads the NFL in sacks since 2004 with 57.5...Has earned the highest overall ranking since 1994 and the 1st NFL team
consecutive 1st-Team Associated Press All-Pro honors and Pro
since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to rank #1 in rushing defense
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Bowl berths in 2007 and 2008...Led Vikings and ranked 5th in the
3 straight seasons...Had season-high 2.5 sacks vs. Chicago
NFL with 14.5 sacks in 2008, the most sacks by a Viking since
(11/30) on Sunday Night Football, earning NFC Defensive Player
1997...Has 19 career multi-sack games, including playoffs...
of the Week...Battled shoulder and knee injuries but did not miss
Acquired by the Vikings via trade with Kansas City on 4/23/08,
a game...Had streak of 3 games with multiple sacks- 2.5 vs.
sending the Vikings 1st-round pick (#17) and both 3rd-round
Chicago (11/30), 2.0 at Detroit (12/7) and 2.0 at Arizona (12/14).
picks (#73, #82) along with swapping 6th-round picks (#182
2007 Had 15.5 sacks in 14 games to lead the NFL...Tabbed as
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for #187) with the Chiefs...His 15.5 sacks in 2007 are the 2nd-
best single-season performance in Kansas City history behind an Associated Press 1st-Team All-Pro and named an AFC starter
Derrick Thomas’ 20.0 in 1990...Ranks 6th in Chiefs history with in the Pro Bowl...Became 1st Chiefs DE in the Pro Bowl since Neil
43.0 career sacks...Set Chiefs record and led NFL with 6 fumble Smith in 1995...Was the 1st Chief to lead the NFL since Derrick
recoveries in 2006...Scored a pair of TDs on goal-line receptions Thomas in 1990 with 20.0...Won the Derrick Thomas Award as
in 2007, hauling in a 2-yard pass vs. San Diego (12/2/07) and a Chiefs MVP, the 1st defender to earn the honor since Marvcus
1-yarder at Detroit (12/23/07)...Entered the NFL as a 4th-round Patton in 1999...Caught 2 TD passes in goal-line situations in
pick (#126) by Chiefs in 2004...Was the 12th DE drafted in 2004. the final month of the season and blocked a 49-yard FG attempt
by Colts K Adam Vinatieri at Indianapolis (11/18)...Began the
season on the NFL’s Reserve/Suspended List for 2 games...In
1st game back on the field was vs. Minnesota (9/23) where he
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HISTORY
2005 Led team with 11.0 sacks and led Chiefs linemen with COLLEGE Named Buck Buchanon Award winner as a senior
76 tackles...Had team-high 54 QB hurries...Led team with 7 at Idaho State, recognizing the top defensive player in Division
forced fumbles, the 2nd-best single-season total in Chiefs his- I-AA football...Was an All-America selection as a senior and
tory...Posted career-best 3.0 sacks and recovered 2 fumbles vs. named Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year and team
Washington (10/16), en route to AFC Defensive Player of the MVP...Named 2nd-Team All-America as a junior and earned All-
Week honors...Had career-best 10 tackles at Denver (9/26)...Took Big Sky honors...Tabbed as All-Big Sky as a sophomore.
over long-snapping chores in the 2nd half in place of injured TE
Kendall Gammon at Houston (11/20).
PREP Transferred to Los Gatos High for his senior year after
spending 3 years at Live Oak High in Morgan Hill, CA...Played in
2004 Made an immediate impact as a 4th-round choice for California/Texas All-Star Game.
the Chiefs, starting 10 games at RDE and earning All-Rookie
honors from Pro Football Weekly...Earned KC’s Mack Lee Hill
Award as the top rookie on the team...Led NFL rookies with 9.0
sacks and led the team...His 9.0 sacks is the 2nd-highest rookie
total in Chiefs history behind 10.0 by Thomas in 1989...Played
in 1st career game as a backup and on special teams at Denver
(9/12)...Posted 1st career sack vs. Houston (9/26) when he
caught David Carr.
Jared Allen joined other NFL players on a USO tour of the Middle East to visit troops during March 2009.
EXECUTIVES
2005 (KC) ............... 16/15 49 27 76 11.0 0 7 -- 54 7/2
2006 (KC) ............... 16/16 64 11 75 7.5 1 (3) 8 -- 16 3/6
Playoffs.................... 1/1 6 2 8 0.0 0 0 -- 1 0/0
2007 (KC) ............... 14/14 62 5 67 15.5 0 11 -- 18 3/0
2008........................ 16/16 59 16 75 14.5 0 3 9.0 52 3/0
Playoffs.................... 1/1 6 1 7 2.0 0 1 2.0 1 1/0
COACHES
Totals ................ 77/71 260 72 332 57.5 1 (3) 29 -- 167 16/8
Playoffs .............. 2/2 12 3 15 2.0 0 1 -- 2 1/0
STAFF
Sacks .................................3.0......vs. Washington, 10/16/05
INTs ......................................1......vs. Seattle, 10/29/06
Forced Fumbles ....................2......vs. Washington, 10/16/05
PLAYERS
Fumble Recoveries................2......vs. Washington, 10/16/05; @ Oakland, 12/23/06
Blocked FG ............................1......@ Indianapolis, 11/18/07
QB Hurries ............................8......vs. Oakland, 11/16/05
Safety ....................................1......vs. Detroit, 10/12/08; vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08
Tackle For Loss ..................1.0......@ Jacksonville, 11/23/08; @ Arizona, 12/14/08
ROOKIES
ALLEN’S INTERCEPTION vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ...................Kyle Orton ......................... 2.5
GAME QB INTs @ Detroit, 12/7/08 ........................Daunte Culpepper ............. 2.0
vs. Seattle, 10/29/06 .....................Seneca Wallace .............. 1 (3) @ Arizona, 12/14/08 .....................Kurt Warner ...................... 2.0
Total 1 (3) vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/09* ..............Donovan McNabb ............. 2.0
Total 59.5
ALLEN’S SACKS *playoffs
2008 SEASON
GAME QB SACKS
vs. Houston, 9/26/04 ....................David Carr ......................... 1.0 ALLEN’S TOUCHDOWNS
@ Jacksonville, 10/17/04 ..............Byron Leftwich .................. 1.0 GAME PLAY
vs. Atlanta, 10/24/04 .....................Michael Vick...................... 2.0 vs. San Diego, 12/2/07 ..............................2 pass from D. Huard
vs. New England, 11/22/04 ...........Tom Brady ........................ 1.0 @ Detroit, 12/23/07 ...................................1 pass from D. Huard
vs. Oakland, 12/5/04 .....................Kerry Collins ..................... 2.0 Total 2
@ Tennessee, 12/13/04 ................Billy Volek ......................... 1.0
vs. Oakland, 12/25/04 ...................Kerry Collins ..................... 1.0 ALLEN’S SAFETIES
vs. NY Jets, 9/11/05 .....................Chad Pennington .............. 1.0 GAME PLAY
vs. Philadelphia, 10/2/05 ..............Donovan McNabb ............. 1.0 vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 ....................... sacked Orlovsky in end zone RECORDS
vs. Washington, 10/16/05 .............Mark Brunell ..................... 3.0 vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 ......................sacked Rogers in end zone
@ Buffalo, 11/13/05 ......................Kelly Holcomb ................... 1.0 Total 2
J.P. Losman ...................... 1.0
vs. New England, 11/27/05 ...........Tom Brady ........................ 1.0
@ Dallas, 12/11/05 .......................Drew Bledsoe .................... 2.0
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 2007 Made an impact on special teams, setting Vikings records
(11/0), 2008 (15/0, 1/0). Total- 26/0, 1/0. for season kickoff return average and the longest play in team
history...Rattled off a 104-yard kickoff return TD vs. Detroit (12/2)
• Set Vikings record with the longest play in team history, a 104- to score his 1st NFL TD and set a Vikings record for the longest
yard kickoff return TD vs. Detroit (12/2/07). play...Led the NFC and ranked 2nd in the NFL in 2007 with a team-
record 28.7 average on kickoff returns...Was named NFC Special
OFF THE FIELD Majored in communications at ECU... Teams Player of the Week for his performance vs. Detroit (12/2),
Earned associate’s degree from Georgia Military...Aspires to a the 1st Viking return man since Moe Williams in 1999...Set
career as a writer with an interest in movie scripts...The youngest Vikings kickoff return record with a 47.7 mark vs. Detroit (12/2)...
of 5 kids in his family. Set Vikings record with 3 kickoff returns of 60+ yards- 104t vs.
Detroit (12/2), 62 vs. San Diego (11/4) and 60 at Detroit (9/16)...
PRO Physical WR with big-play capability on offense and Caught season-long pass, 35-yarder, vs. Detroit (12/2).
special teams...Made splash as a rookie by setting Vikings record
with 104-yard kickoff return TD...Became the 1st WR drafted COLLEGE Burst onto the scene in 2005 at ECU after 2 sea-
from ECU since 1998 and the 3rd-highest drafted WR in school sons at Georgia Military College...Was a 1st-Team All-Conference
history...Drafted in 5th round (#146) in 2007...Teammates at USA honoree in 2005 and a 2nd-Team selection in 2006...Ended
Georgia Military with Vikings 2009 draft pick LB Jasper Brinkley. ECU career ranked 2nd in receptions with 145 and 3rd in career
yards with 1,732 in only 2 seasons with the Pirates...Left school
HONORS NFC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. anked 2nd and 3rd in ECU single-season receptions with 83 in
Detroit, 12/2/07. 2005 and 62 in 2006...Set ECU single-season yardage record
with 1,024...Completed a pair of passes for 75 yards in his career,
2008 Contributed on special teams and on offense...Notched including a 34-yard TD in 2006.
career-high 3 catches at Chicago (10/19)...Hauled in season-
long 21-yard catch vs. Indianapolis (9/14) and had career-long PREP All-State honoree at A.L. Brown High School in
27-yard punt return in same game...Saw time in 15 regular Kannapolis, NC...Played in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas...Did not
season games and NFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Philadelphia play football until his junior year...Lettered 4 years in basketball.
(1/4/09)...Returned 3 punts in season opener at Green Bay (9/8).
ALLISON’S NFL TOTALS
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year GP/GS No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD No Yds Avg LG TD
2007 ................... 11/0 8 122 15.3 35 0 2 3 1.5 3 0
2008 ................... 15/0 10 109 10.9 21 0 1 1 1.0 1 0
Total .............. 26/0 18 231 12.8 35 0 3 4 1.3 3 0
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-1 WEIGHT 185 ACQUIRED FA (CHI) FOR 2008
DOB 12-27-80 NFL 6th YEAR
COLLEGE FRESNO STATE VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004
(16/1-Chi.), 2005 (11/2, 1/0-Chi.), 2006 (15/14, 3/3-Chi.), 2007
(16/15-Chi.), 2008 (16/14, 1/1). Total- 74/46, 5/4 (16/14, 1/1-
BURNED BY BERNARD
Minn.; 58/32, 4/3-Chi.). Bernard Berrian lived up to the billing as a big-play WR as
a free agent pickup by the Vikings in 2008. Berrian now
• Big-play WR set Vikings record and tied NFL mark with 99-yard
owns the Vikings longest and 3rd-longest receptions in
TD against old teammates vs. Chicago (11/30/08).
STAFF
team history.
• Impacted Vikings in 1st year with the club in 2008, setting a
team record with 3 TDs of 80+ yards in a season. BERRIAN’S LONGEST RECEPTIONS
GAME YARDS
• Both parents are retired from the US Air Force.
vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ...................................................... 99t
PLAYERS
vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 ........................................................ 86t
OFF THE FIELD Majored in communications at Fresno vs. Seattle, 1/14/07* ........................................................ 68t
State…Parents, Sallie and Joseph, are retired from the US Air
vs. Buffalo, 10/8/06 .......................................................... 62
Force where they were jet mechanics…Has a python named
@ Oakland, 11/11/07 ....................................................... 59t
Roscoe...Plays drums and is learning piano...Brother, Chris,
vs. Houston, 11/2/08 ........................................................ 55
competed for a berth on US Olympic team as a sprinter…Brother,
vs. NY Giants, 12/28/08 ................................................... 54t
Tony, was an All-America track athlete at Arizona State, excelling
ROOKIES
@ Green Bay, 12/25/05 ..................................................... 54
in the 400m…Has a daughter, Jayden.
*playoffs
PRO Notched career-high 7 receiving TDs and added a punt
return TD in his debut with the Vikings in 2008...Caught TD pass- since 2002…Had 3rd career regular-season 100-yard game
es of 99 and 86 yards and had an 82-yard punt return TD, setting with 108 yards at Seattle (11/18/07)…Caught a pass in all 16
a team record for most 80+ yard TDs in a season...Recorded games….Had 75+ yards in 6 games on the season…Tied for
team-high with 6 catches of 25+ yards.
2008 SEASON
career-best 4 games with 100+ receiving yards in 2008...One of
the highest-regarded free agents in the NFL’s 2008 class, signed
by Vikings on 3/2/08 and targeted as a priority entering the free 2006 Notched career-high 6 TD catches in regular season and
agency period…Started 1st career game and caught 1st NFL added 2 more in playoffs…Started for Bears in Super Bowl XLI
pass against the Vikings at the Metrodome (9/26/04)…Is 1 of against Indianapolis, the 1st trip to the title game for the club
only 5 players in Bears history with a 100-yard receiving game in since the 1985 team won Super Bowl XX with Vikings defensive
the playoffs when he had 105 vs. Seattle (1/14/07) in Divisional coordinator Leslie Frazier starting at CB…Averaged career-high
Playoff game en route to Super Bowl…Caught 1st career TD 15.2 yards per catch in regular season and upped that average to
on a 49-yard pass vs. San Francisco (10/31/04)…Teammates
RECORDS
in Chicago with fellow Vikings WR Bobby Wade…Teammates
at Fresno State with Vikings CB Marcus McCauley, hosting
McCauley on his recruiting visit to campus…Originally entered
the NFL as a 3rd-round pick by Chicago, #78 overall in 2004.
Vikings WRs Bernard Berrian and Bobby Wade joined Zygi Wilf on a Vikings You Made The Team Tour stop in Duluth, MN in
December 2008, taking part in a donation to the Boys and Girls Club and dedication of a new turf athletic field for the community.
EXECUTIVES
Playoffs.............. 1/0 5 68 13.6 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2006 (Chi) ......... 15/14 51 775 15.2 62 6 2 5 2.5 5 0
Playoffs.............. 3/3 14 228 16.3 68t 2 0 0 0.0 0 0
2007 (Chi) ......... 16/15 71 951 13.4 59t 5 0 0 0.0 0 0
2008 (Minn) ...... 16/14 48 964 20.1 99t 7 4 26 6.5 14 0
Playoffs.............. 1/1 2 36 18.0 27 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
COACHES
Total .............74/46 198 3,161 15.9 99t 20 16 90 5.6 37 0
Playoffs ..........5/4 21 332 15.8 68t 2 0 0 0.0 0 0
STAFF
2005...............0 0 0.0 0 0 8 3 69 8.6 24 0
2006...............0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0 7 3.5 7 0
2008...............0 0 0.0 0 0 7 5 114 16.3 82t 1
Total ........ 17 385 22.6 41 0 19 10 200 10.5 82t 1
PLAYERS
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Receptions ............................9......@ Seattle, 11/18/07
Receiving Yards ................131......vs. Detroit, 10/12/08
Long Catch........................ 99t......vs. Chicago, 11/30/08
ROOKIES
TD Catch ...............................1......20 times, last vs. NY Giants, 12/28/08
Rushing Attempts .................2......vs. Minnesota, 11/5/04; vs. Houston, 12/19/04; vs. Atlanta, 12/18/05; @ Jacksonville, 11/23/08
Rushing Yards ....................31......vs. Atlanta, 12/18/05
Long Rush ..........................37......vs. Atlanta, 12/18/05
2008 SEASON
Kickoff Returns .....................5......@ Minnesota, 9/26/04
Kickoff Return Yards .........120......@ Minnesota, 9/26/04
Long Kickoff Return ............41......@ Minnesota, 9/26/04
Punt Returns .........................3......@ Green Bay, 12/25/05
Long Punt Return ............. 82t......@ Arizona, 12/14/08
vs. Seattle, 10/1/06 ........................40 pass from R. Grossman Craig Krenzel ...........................................................................2
vs. Buffalo, 10/8/06 .........................8 pass from R. Grossman Adrian Peterson ......................................................................1
@ St. Louis, 12/11/06 ....................34 pass from R. Grossman
@ Detroit, 12/24/06 .......................13 pass from R. Grossman BERRIAN’S 100-YARD GAMES
vs. Seattle, 1/4/07* ........................68 pass from R. Grossman Game Yards
vs. New Orleans, 1/21/07*.............33 pass from R. Grossman vs. Seattle, 10/1/06 .............................................................108
vs. Minnesota, 10/14/07 ...................... 39 pass from B. Griese @ New England, 11/26/06 ..................................................104
@ Oakland, 11/11/07 .....................59 pass from R. Grossman vs. Seattle, 1/14/07* ...........................................................105
vs. Denver, 11/25/07 .......................3 pass from R. Grossman @ Seattle, 11/18/07 ............................................................102
@ Washington, 12/6/07 ....................... 17 pass from B. Griese @ New Orleans, 10/6/08 .....................................................110
HISTORY
vs. New Orleans, 12/30/07................. 9 pass from A. Peterson vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 ...........................................................131
@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 ....................33 pass from G. Frerotte vs. Houston, 11/2/08 ..........................................................104
vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 ..........................86 pass from G. Frerotte vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 .........................................................122
@ Chicago, 10/19/08 ...........................5 pass from G. Frerotte *playoffs
vs. Houston, 11/2/08 .........................49 pass from G. Frerotte
vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ........................99 pass from G. Frerotte
EXTRA POINTS
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-3 WEIGHT 213 ACQUIRED D5 (#137) FOR 2008
DOB 1-3-85 NFL 2nd YEAR
COLLEGE USC VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 mention and Senior Bowl invitee…Made the 2006 All-Pac-10 1st
(0/0). team and was one of 11 finalists for the Manning Award (nation’s
top QB)…Tied for 4th on USC’s season passing list with 269
• Spent 15 games of rookie season of 2008 inactive as the completions in 2006 and ranked 5th on the season list with 3,347
Vikings’ 3rd QB and was active for 1 game but did not play. passing yards as he joined Carson Palmer, Rob Johnson and
• Played under former Vikings assistant Pete Carroll at USC. Matt Leinart as the only Trojans to eclipse 3,000 passing yards
STAFF
in a season…Ranked 4th all-time with 29 TD passes in a single
• Brother, Josh, played QB for Cleveland Browns.
season in 2006 (tied for 9th in Pac-10 ranks)…In his debut as a
OFF THE FIELD Graduated with a degree in soci- starter, completed 68.6% of his passes (24-of-35) for 261 yards
ology from USC…Father, Johnny, played QB at Arkansas, and 3 second half TDs at Arkansas…Threw for a career-high
PLAYERS
Louisiana Tech and Mississippi State and coached him at Evangel 406 yards (5th all-time at USC) and 3 TDs on 24-of-39 passing
Christian…Has 4 brothers…Brother, Josh, was a QB for the at Oregon State in 2006; only Carson Palmer (3 times) and Mike
Cleveland Browns after 2 seasons at LSU (1999-2000)…Prior to Van Raaphorst (1) threw for more yards in a single game…Tied
attending LSU, Josh spent 5 years (1994-98) as an infielder in the a Rose Bowl record with 4 passing TDs in 2006 vs. Michigan.
Florida Marlins organization, including 13 games in the majors…
PREP Led Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, LA) to
Brother, Abram, was a WR at LSU (1997-99) and Valdosta State
back-to-back state titles as a sophomore and a junior…Earned
ROOKIES
(2001)…Younger brother, Jack, was an All-State QB in 2007…
Student Sports Underclass All-American and Class 5A All-State
Engaged to Jill – the couple will marry in July of 2009.
honors as a sophomore and a junior as he threw for 4,330 yards
PRO Won the 3rd QB job out of training camp in 2008… and 50 TDs and 4,144 yards and 38 TDs in those respective sea-
Is 1 of 3 Trojans on the current Vikings roster, along with DE sons…Finished his high school career with 8,474 passing yards
Kenechi Udeze and OT Drew Radovich…Originally drafted by the on 555-of-864 passing (64.2%) with 88 TDs…Began playing
2008 SEASON
Vikings in the 5th round (137) of the 2008 NFL Draft…Played at varsity football as a 7th-grader.
USC under Pete Carroll, a former Vikings assistant coach from
1985-1989…Was at USC for 2 years (2003, 2004) with current
University of Minnesota assistant coach Tim Davis…Was the 6th
QB drafted in 2008…Part of a 10-player USC draft class in 2008.
2008 Spent most of the year inactive as the Vikings 3rd QB…
Was active and served as the backup to Tarvaris Jackson in place
of an injured Gus Frerotte at Arizona (12/14)…Saw action in the
preseason with the Vikings second and 3rd units, including a start RECORDS
in the Vikings preseason finale at Dallas (8/28)…Was 22-of-41
passing for 203 yards in the preseason…Won the 3rd QB job
coming out of training camp.
COLLEGE Started 23 total games at USC and finished his
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) and signed to Washington practice squad on 9/14...Moved to
2005 (4/0-Wash.), 2006 (2/0-Wash.), 2007 (IR-Wash.), 2008 regular roster on 12/23 and played in final 2 games, at St. Louis
(PS-Wash.) Total- 6/0 (6/0-Wash.). (12/24) and at NY Giants (12/30).
• Former 7th-round draft pick by Washington in 2005. 2005 Saw action in 4 games...Played in 1st career game at
Kansas City (11/16) where he logged 5 yards on a kickoff return...
OFF THE FIELD Nickname is Nemo...Majored in sports Notched only career carry at St. Louis (12/4), rambling for 3
managament. yards...Earned roster spot after joining the team as a 7th-round
PRO Has played in 6 career games for Washington...Battled draft pick, the 222nd selection of the draft.
back from season-ending knee injury in 2007 to earn a spot on COLLEGE Earned 1st-Team All-Southern Conference honors
the Redskins practice squad in 2008...Will compete for spot in at The Citadel...Started 27 of his 40 career games...Rushed for
Vikings deep backfield in 2009...Is the last player drafted out of over 2,600 yards and 25 TDs.
The Citadel, a military academy, and is 1 of 7 players drafted from
the school since 1969...Joins former NFL RBs Stump Mitchell PREP Named All-State as a senior at North Charleston High in
and Travis Jervey as alums of The Citadel. Charleston, SC with 23 TDs and 1,670 rushing yards.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 on 9/10/08 where he remained for the rest of the regular season
(PS). Total- 0/0. and playoffs...Saw action in the Vikings preseason games.
• Spent 16 weeks on Vikings practice squad as a rookie in 2008. COLLEGE Originally recruited to Utah as a safety...Moved
to DE after redshirt season and added over 50 pounds to his
OFF THE FIELD Married, wife’s name is Misty...Has 3 frame...Started 32 games to finish collegiate career...Ranks in the
brothers...Earned degree in criminology in December 2007 from top 10 in Utes history with 17.0 sacks and 33.5 tackles for loss
Utah...Learned to enjoy snowmobiling during collegiate career... during his career...Named All-Mountain West Conference as a
Aspires to a career as a youth counselor...Name is pronounced senior...Led team with 7.0 sacks as a senior...Scored lone career
mar-TELL. TD on a 55-yard INT return against TCU as a senior...Earned
PRO Will compete for a roster spot on a deep Vikings line in Honorable Mention All-MWC as a junior....Led team in sacks as
2009...Went through training camp and preseason as a rookie a junior with 5.5.
free agent with the Vikings...Released following preseason on PREP All-Conference and All-Area honoree at David Starr
8/29/08 and moved to practice squad...Released from practice Jordan High in Los Angeles...Served as a team captain...Became
squad on 9/4/08 and brought back to unit on 9/10/08 where he the 1st student from his high school to qualify for the state track
remained for the rest of the regular season and playoffs. and field meet in 18 years...Student vice president for athletics.
2008 Gained experience with the Vikings as a member of the
practice squad, learning from a defensive line that featured 3 Pro
Bowlers- Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and Pat Williams...Released
following preseason on 8/29/08 and moved to practice squad...
Released from practice squad on 9/4/08 and brought back to unit
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-5 WEIGHT 315 ACQUIRED ROOKIE FA FOR 2008
DOB 10-1-85 NFL 1st YEAR
COLLEGE SOUTHERN MISS VIKINGS 1st YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 COLLEGE Started final 39 consecutive games for Southern
(PS). Total- 0/0. Miss...A 1st-Team All-Conference USA choice by league coaches
as a senior and 2nd-Team choice by media...Helped team post a
• Spent final 16 weeks on Vikings practice squad in 2008.
2,000-yard rushing season as a junior and senior...Honored as
OFF THE FIELD Majored in human resources manage- a 3rd-Team All-Conference USA choice as a junior....Named to
STAFF
ment at Southern Miss...Married to Stacy. Conference USA All-Freshman Team.
PRO Spent rookie season on Vikings practice squad...Will PREP Standout in football and track at McDonogh 35 High in
compete for spot on Vikings roster in 2009...Began NFL career New Orleans...Earned All-District honors as a senior in football...
as a rookie free agent with Tampa Bay for 2008 training camp. Won district and regional titles in shot put and discus as a prep
PLAYERS
2008 Spent final 16 weeks of regular season and playoff week senior...Played in 2002 New Orleans All-Star Game in football...
on Vikings practice squad. Honor student.
ROOKIES
RYAN COOK T / #62
HEIGHT 6-6 WEIGHT 328 ACQUIRED D2 (#51) FOR 2006
DOB 5-8-83 NFL 4th YEAR
2008 SEASON
COLLEGE NEW MEXICO VIKINGS 4th YEAR
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 NFL-record 296 rushing yards vs. San Diego (11/4) and his 224-
(6/3), 2007 (16/16), 2008 (16/14, 1/1). Total- 38/33, 1/1. yard day at Chicago (10/14), the only rookie in NFL history with
2 games of 200+ rushing yards in a season...Paved the way for
• Helped pave the way for Adrian Peterson to set team record and Peterson (6) and Taylor (2) to run for 100+ yards in 8 games...
RECORDS
lead NFL with 1,760 rushing yards in 2008. Vikings set a team record with 378 rushing yards vs. San Diego
OFF THE FIELD Younger brother, Erik, is an offensive (11/4)...Helped the Vikings offense jump 10 spots from #23 in
lineman at University of New Mexico…Majored in business 2006 to #13 in 2007...Joined Matt Birk, Steve Hutchinson and
management...Took part in Shop With a Viking during holiday Bryant McKinnie as linemen who started all 16 games.
season. 2006 Played in 6 games and started the final 3 games at RT…
PRO Made the transition from C in college to RT in the NFL... Played in his 1st NFL game when he rotated at RT with Mike
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Helped the 2007 Vikings rank #1 in the NFL in rushing and set a Rosenthal vs. Arizona (11/26) as the Vikings snapped a 4-game
team record with 2,634 yards, only the 2nd time in team history losing streak…Shared time at RT with Rosenthal at Chicago
leading the NFL in rushing…Was the 2nd C drafted in 2006 after (12/3) and at Detroit (12/10)…Started his 1st career game when
Nick Mangold (#29 by N.Y. Jets) when he was selected in the 2nd he opened at RT vs. NY Jets (12/17)…Started at RT at Green
round (#51 overall)...The last C drafted as high by the Vikings was Bay (12/21) and in season finale vs. St. Louis (12/31)…Inactive
Dave Huffman, the #43 choice from Notre Dame in 1979. for 10 games.
2008 Regular starter at RT opened 14 regular season games COLLEGE Former walk-on went on to be a 1st-team All-
and 1st career playoff game in Wild Card contest vs. Philadelphia Mountain West choice as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the
(1/4/09)...Paved the way for Adrian Peterson to become the 1st only New Mexico C to earn 3 honors…Played in 49 career games
Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing and set a team record with and started the final 44 straight…Played in the Senior Bowl with
HISTORY
1,760 yards...Helped Peterson set Vikings record by breaking the fellow Lobo WR Hank Baskett, the only time in school history that
100-yard mark 10 times...Helped Vikings win NFC North title and 2 Lobos played in the all-star game.
ranked 5th in the NFL in rushing offense. PREP A 2nd-team All-State selection and 1st-team All-City
2007 Started all 16 games for the #1-ranked rushing offense in choice as a senior and 2nd-team All-City selection as a junior at
the NFL...Helped Vikings establish team record with 2,634 rush- Cibola High (Albuquerque, NM)…Played in New Mexico North/
EXTRA POINTS
ing yards as a team and rank #1 in the NFL for only the 2nd time South All-Star Game as a senior.
in team history...Cleared the way for Peterson and Chester Taylor
to set team record for rushing yards by a tandem with 2,185
yards...Helped Peterson rank 2nd in the NFL with 1,341 rushing
yards and set a Vikings rookie record...Blocked for Peterson’s
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 COLLEGE Left Colorado with 45 starts and 47 games under
(0/0), 2008 (PS). his belt...Played in East-West Shrine Game after his senior year...
Named 2nd-Team All-Big 12 as a senior by Associated Press...
• Finalist for Draddy Award as a senior at CU, considered the
Served as a team captain as a senior and was voted by team-
academic Heisman and earned National Football Foundation
mates as the winner of the Eddie Crower Award for leadership...
post-graduate scholarship.
Only time missed during Buffs career was as a junior when he
• Spent 14 weeks on Vikings practice squad and moved to was sidelined for 2 games with rib and kidney injuries...Started
53-man roster for 2 weeks in 2007 and entire 2008 season on 13 games as a sophomore...Named Freshman All-Big 12 in 2003
practice squad. after starting 9 of 11 games...Set school record for most starts by
OFF THE FIELD Worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch a true freshman offensive lineman...Named CU’s Male Freshman
in the Twin Cities during the 2008 offseason through an NFL Athlete of the Year for all sports.
Player Programs project to get players job exposure in their PREP Earned All-America honors from Parade, PrepStar and
chosen fields...Majored in business at CU...Standout student Super Prep at Mullen High in Evergreen, CO...Ranked as the top
was a 12-time Big 12 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll player in Colorado by Rivals.com...Highly-ranked wrestler and
member...Named 1 of 17 nationwide post-graduate scholarship powerlifter.
winners as a senior...Finalist for Vincent dePaul Draddy Award, a
prestigious academic honor for collegiate football players.
PRO Has spent past 2 seasons honing his trade on Vikings
practice squad...Will compete for roster spot on one of the NFL’s
best offensive lines...Capable of playing multiple line positions.
2008 Spent entire regular season and playoffs on Vikings
practice squad.
2007 Spent 14 weeks on Vikings practice squad...Signed to
Vikings 53-man roster for 2 games but was inactive for both- at
Chicago (10/14) and at Dallas (10/21)...Went to training camp
and through preseason with the Vikings but was released in final
roster cuts...Originally joined the Vikings as a rookie free agent.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004 education classes in business and finance at the University
(14/2, 2/0), 2005 (1/0), 2006 (7/7), 2007 (16/3), 2008 (9/2, 1/1). of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School during 2006 offseason...
Total- 47/14, 3/1. Interested in a career in corporate finance...Married during 2006
offseason.
• Versatile player who can serve as a strong blocker out of the
backfield as a FB or at TE. PRO Diligent worker who excels at the thankless blocking jobs
as a TE and FB...Had career-long catch on a fake FG play when
• Joins college teammate MLB E.J. Henderson as the only he caught a shovel pass from holder Chris Kluwe and advanced
Maryland Terrapins ever drafted by the Vikings. the ball 27 yards in 2007...Tabbed as the Vikings’ starter at FB
OFF THE FIELD Double-majored, earning bachelor’s for the final 7 games of 2006 after season-ending injury to Tony
degrees in business and finance at Maryland...Spent time dur- Richardson...Signed contract extension in December 2006...
ing 2009 offseason working on his MBA from Northwestern’s Only the 2nd player from the University of Maryland drafted by
Kellogg School of Management...Volunteered with school and the Vikings, joining LB E.J. Henderson…Selected in 7th Round
hospital visits during college...Took part in NFLPA-sponsored (220th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft.
EXECUTIVES
Caught season-long 9-yard pass vs. NY Giants (12/28) in game
(11/21)…Made 1st career start on Monday Night Football at
that sealed NFC North crown... Started 1st career playoff game vs.
Philadelphia (9/20)…Also started vs. NY Giants (10/31)…Played
Philadelphia (1/4/09) in Wild Card game along with regular season
in 1st career playoff in Wild Card game at Green Bay (1/9/05)…
starts at Jacksonville (11/23) and vs. NY Giants (12/28).
Played in Divisional Playoff at Philadelphia (1/16/05).
2007 Played in all 16 games and started 3...Tied career high COLLEGE Started 46 of 49 games after moving into the
with 7 receptions...Carried the ball vs. Green Bay (9/30) and vs.
starting lineup during his freshman season…Finished his career
Detroit (12/2), his 1st career carries...Converted a 1st down on
COACHES
with 55 catches for 649 yards and 3 TDs…Stepped aside in final
both rushing attempts and 3 of his 7 receptions on the season...
game of 2001 regular season to allow senior Matt Murphy to
Caught a career-long 27-yard pass from Vikings P Chris Kluwe
start the game.
to convert a fake FG vs. Detroit (12/2)...Helped Vikings set team
record with 2,634 rushing yards and ranked #1 in the NFL in PREP Rated as top TE prospect in state at Central Catholic High
rushing...Versatile player who can line up at FB and TE...Paved in Pittsburgh...Earned All-League honors at DE and TE...Team
the way for Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson to lead the NFC captain as senior...Competed in shot put on track and field team.
STAFF
in rushing, rank 2nd in the NFL and set a Vikings rookie record
with 1,341 yards...Peterson’s 1,341 yards on the ground were
the 2nd-most in Vikings history...Helped Peterson and Chester
Taylor set a new Vikings record with 2,185 rushing yards as a
PLAYERS
duo...Helped the Vikings offense jump 10 spots from #23 in the
NFL in 2006 to #13 in 2007...Cleared the way for Peterson (6)
and Taylor (2) to tie the Vikings record for most 100-yard games
in a season with 8...Helped Peterson set an NFL record with 296
rushing yards vs. San Diego (11/4) and set a Vikings team rushing
record with 378 yards.
ROOKIES
2006 Stepped into starting FB spot after Tony Richardson
was lost for the season with arm injury...Started all 7 games
he played on the season...Recorded 1st career stats in 2006...
Caught 1st career TD on a 3-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs.
Arizona (11/26)...Cleared the way for Chester Taylor to post the
2008 SEASON
4th-highest single-season rushing mark in team history and his
career-high with 1,214 yards...Helped a pair of runners break the
100-yard mark during the season, paving the way for Taylor to run
for 136 yards vs. Arizona (11/26) and Artose Pinner to go for 125
yards at Detroit (12/10)...Pinner amassed his 1st career 100-yard
effort against his former Lions teammates...Helped Taylor over the
1,000-yard mark for the season at Chicago (12/3)...Started and
played in 1st game at Miami (11/19)...Start at Miami (11/19) was
RECORDS
his 1st since 10/31/04 as a rookie...Dressed but did not play vs.
Green Bay (11/12)...Inactive for opening 8 games.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 1st squad to accomplish the feat since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
(15/2), 2007 (12/11), 2008 (15/15). Total- 42/28.
2007 Tied for team high in sacks (5.0) and forced fumbles
• Helped Vikings defense rank #1 against the run for 3rd straight (4) in his 1st season as a full-time starter...Scored 1st career TD
season in 2008, the 1st team to accomplish the feat since the on 1st career fumble recovery at Detroit (9/16), taking a fumble
1970 AFL-NFL merger. by Lions QB J.T. O’Sullivan caused by DT Kevin Williams back
9 yards for a score...His TD was 1 of 8 by the Vikings defense
• Tied for Vikings lead in sacks during 2007.
in 2007 and 1 of 2 on fumble recoveries...Had season-best 1.5
• Scored 1st career TD on a 9-yard FR at Detroit (9/16/07). sacks at Detroit (9/16).
OFF THE FIELD Married during 2008 regular season... 2006 Tied for 3rd on the team with 3.0 sacks...Started 2 of the
Mentors local students at Summitt Academy, working with them final 4 games…Posted the 1st sack of his career when he brought
on classwork and social interaction...Active with kids literacy down J.P. Losman at Buffalo (10/1)…Followed that up the next
programs...Majored in physical education, spending time in 2009 week with another sack when he caught Jon Kitna vs. Detroit
offseason working on degree...Owns a t-shirt company. (10/8)…Inactive for game vs. Green Bay (11/12)…Shared a sack
of Matt Leinart vs. Arizona (11/26) with fellow rookie DE Jayme
PRO Regular starter in 2007 and 2008, moving to LDE in 2008 Mitchell and posted a career-high 4 QB hurries in the game…
after the acquisition of Jared Allen at RDE...Led 2008 Vikings with Started his 1st career game at Detroit (12/10)…Posted a career-
10 tackles for loss...Showed playmaking abilities in 2007 when he high 3 tackles and shared a sack of Chad Pennington vs. NY Jets
tied for team lead with 4 FFs and scored 1st career TD on a 9-yard (12/17) with Mitchell…Started at Green Bay (12/21) and became
FR at Detroit (9/16/07)...His score was 1 of 8 defensive TDs for the 1st Viking to block a FG since Eric Kelly (vs. N.Y. Giants,
the Vikings in 2007 to lead the NFL...Has posted 5.0 of his career 11/10/02) when he blocked Dave Rayner’s attempt.
sacks and a TD against the Detroit Lions in 6 career meetings...
Made his presence felt as a rookie in 2006 and started 2 of the COLLEGE Finished his career tied for 7th on Purdue’s
final 4 games…Played in more games (15) than any other rookie career sacks list with 16.0 and 15th with 24.5 tackles for loss…
on the roster in 2006...Selected in the 4th round with the 127th Played in 36 games with 18 starts during his 3 years with the
pick (acquired from Indianapolis through Philadelphia). Boilermakers…Named to Bronko Nagurski and Ted Hendricks
Defensive End of the Year watch lists as a junior in 2005…
2008 Transitioned to LDE after Vikings acquired RDE Jared Ranked 2nd on the team as a junior with 11.0 tackles for loss and
Allen in offseason trade...Started career-high 15 games and led 5.5 sacks…Honorable Mention All-Big Ten choice by coaches
team with 10 tackles for loss...Sidelined for Wild Card playoff and the media in 2004…Tied for team lead and tied for 2nd in
game vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09) with knee injury suffered in reg- the Big Ten with 8.0 sacks.
ular-season finale vs. NY Giants (12/28)...Matched career-high
with 5.0 sacks...Notched 1st career multi-sack game with 2.0 PREP Was a 1st-team All-State selection and was named
against Rookie of the Year Matt Ryan vs. Atlanta (12/21)...Helped conference’s Player of the Year at Woodward High in Cincinnati.
Vikings rank #6 in total defense, a 14-place improvement from
2007 and the highest ranking since 1994...Part of Vikings unit
that led NFL in rushing defense for the 3rd straight season, the
EDWARDS’ NFL TOTALS
Tackles Special
Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PBU TFL QBH FF/FR Teams
2006 (Minn.) ............. 15/2 11 3 14 3.0 0 2 1.0 13 0/0 3
2007 (Minn.) ........... 12/11 29 12 41 5.0 0 2 5.0 22 4/1 1
2008 (Minn.) ........... 15/15 51 12 63 5.0 0 5 10.0 42 1/0 0
Total ................. 42/28 91 27 118 13.0 0 9 16.0 77 5/1 4
EXECUTIVES
@ Detroit, 9/16/07 ........................J.T. O’Sullivan .....................1.5
@ Dallas, 10/21/07 .......................Tony Romo .........................0.5 EDWARDS’ TOUCHDOWN
vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 .................Phillip Rivers .......................1.0 GAME PLAY
vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 ...................Daunte Culpepper ...............1.0 @ Detroit, 9/16/07 ........................................ 9-yard fumble return
vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 .......................Jon Kitna .............................1.0
COACHES
FRED EVANS DT / #90
HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 305 ACQUIRED FA FOR 2007
STAFF
DOB 11-6-83 NFL 4th YEAR
COLLEGE TEXAS STATE VIKINGS 3rd YEAR
PLAYERS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 forced by DE Jared Allen...Played in all 16 games for 1st time
in career...Helped Vikings rank #1 in rushing defense for 3rd
(1/0-Mia.), 2007 (11/0), 2008 (16/2, 1/1). Total- 28/2, 1/1 (27/2,
straight season, the 1st team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to
1/1-Minn., 1/0-Mia.).
accomplish the feat...Part of Vikings defense that did not allow a
• Notched 1st career sack when he caught Giants QB Eli Manning 100-yard rusher all season.
at NY Giants (11/25/07).
ROOKIES
• Stepped into starting lineup for the Vikings in the final 2 regular
2007 Played in 11 games as part of the Vikings defensive line
rotation...Sacked eventual Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning in
season games and playoff game for injured Pat Williams.
game at NY Giants (11/25) during the Vikings upset win...Had
career-best 2 tackles vs. Philadelphia (10/28)...Played in opener
OFF THE FIELD Majored in exercise and sports sci- vs. Atlanta (9/9), his 1st action as a Viking.
ence with a minor in business administration at Texas State...
Active with Vikings Victory Visits to local hospitals and with
2008 SEASON
EJ Henderson’s Urban Youth Outreach activities...Teammate
2006 Played in 1 game during his rookie season, suiting up
for the season finale at Indianapolis (12/31)...Had 2 tackles in
of Kansas City Chiefs LB Corey Mays at Morgan Park High in
his lone appearance of the season...Inactive for the opening 15
Chicago...Cousin is Major League outfielder Gary Matthews...
games of the season...Entered the NFL as a 7th-round pick by the
Sister, Aja Evans, won 2008 and 2009 Big Ten titles, earned All-
Dolphins, #207 overall.
America and set school record in shot put for Illinois.
PRO Replaced injured DT Pat Williams for the final 2 regular COLLEGE Finished his career with 2 seasons at Texas State
where he was a full-time starter...Named Southland Conference
season games and Wild Card playoff game...Played in all 16
Defensive Player of the Year as a senior...Tabbed as a 1st-Team
RECORDS
games in 2008 as a regular in DT rotation...Notched 1st career
All-Southland player as a junior and senior...Competed in Hula
sack at NY Giants (11/25/07) when he caught eventual Super
Bowl all-star game following his senior year...Helped Bobcats
Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning...Helped 2007 and 2008 Vikings rank
advance to NCAA Division I-AA playoffs as a senior, moving to the
#1 in the NFL against the run...Made NFL debut in 2006 finale for
semifinals...Named Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year
Dolphins at Indianapolis.
in 2004 in his 1st season at Texas State...Transferred to TSU from
College of DuPage, a junior college in Glen Ellyn, IL.
2008 Started final 2 regular season games and Wild Card
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2005 PRO Twice honored by teammates as Special Teams MVP in
(7/0), 2006 (16/0), 2007 (16/0), 2008 (IR). Total- 39/0. 2006 and 2007...Is the only Viking to recover 2 onside kicks in
a season (2007) and tied a Vikings career record with 2 held
• Selected by teammates as the Special Teams Player of the Year by Terry LeCount...Has been on special teams units that have
for the Vikings in 2006 and 2007. returned 2 kickoffs for TDs and 1 punt return TD in his 3 Vikings
• Set Vikings record with 7 special teams tackles at NY Giants seasons...Originally signed as a rookie free agent and has grown
(11/25/07) and has 57 special teams tackles between 2006 into one of the NFL’s top special teamers…Has played in 39
and 2007. games during his 4-year career, notching 70 special teams
tackles, 2 onside kick recoveries and a fumble recovery…Led
• Suffered season-ending knee injury in 2008 preseason opener the Vikings in defensive tackles in the 2006 preseason…Finished
vs. Seattle and spent year on injured reserve. behind only Dovonte Edwards in 2005 to rank 2nd on the team
with 13 special teams tackles in only 7 games...Signed immedi-
OFF THE FIELD One of the most conscientious players ately following the 2005 NFL Draft and moved from the Vikings
during his 4 Vikings seasons about community involvement, practice squad to the active roster on 10/22/05.
including visits to the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital
and the annual Vikings Arctic Blast snowmobile ride to benefit HONORS Voted Vikings Special Teams MVP by teammates
the Vikings Children’s Fund...Active with RT Autism Foundation… in 2006 and 2007.
Commits time to Vikings Victory Visits to local hospitals and the
Salvation Army...Has embraced the Minnesota outdoors since 2007 Named the Vikings Special Teams MVP for the 2nd
joining the Vikings, becoming an active hunter and fisherman... straight season by teammates...Set Vikings records with 7
Participated in 2009 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener events special teams tackles in a game at NY Giants (11/25) and by
to promote outdoor activities to young people…Criminal justice recovering 2 onside kicks in a season...Broke Vikings record
major who earned his bachelor’s degree in spring 2005…Aspires for special teams tackles in a game with 7, snapping the mark
to career as a SWAT officer after football…Former Vikings’ Pro of 6 by Wymon Henderson in 1988...Recovered onside kicks
Bowl offensive lineman Ed White served on the coaching staff vs. Philadelphia (10/28) and vs. Washington (12/23)...Onside
at SDSU when Farwell played there…Has struck up a friendship recovery vs. Philadelphia (10/28) was the 1st in team history in
with Vikings Hall of Famer Ron Yary, a fellow southern California the 1st quarter of a game...His onside recoveries were the 13th
native...Married in 2008 offseason. and 14th in Vikings history.
Heath Farwell took part in a Minnesota tradition in 2009, giving a fish filleting display with First Lady Mary Pawelenty and Twins legend
Jack Morris at the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener held in White Bear Lake. The yearly event signals the start of fishing season.
EXECUTIVES
of 1.8 stops per game. Vikings’ season-high with 4 stops at NY Giants (11/13) on special
teams...Provided blocking for both Mewelde Moore’s punt return
VIKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES IN A GAME TD and Koren Robinson’s kickoff return TD at NY Giants (11/13),
PLAYER TACKLES only the 2nd time in team history returning a punt and kickoff for
Heath Farwell @ NY Giants (11/25/07)...................... 7 TD in the same game...His blocking helped earn Robinson a Pro
Wymon Henderson vs. Detroit (11/6/88)............................. 6 Bowl berth as a kick returner and lead the NFC in average while
Moore ranked 2nd in the NFC in punt returns.
VIKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES IN A SEASON
COACHES
PLAYER TACKLES COLLEGE Was Freshman of the Year at San Jose State in
Joey Browner, 1989........................................................... 38 2000…Transferred to San Diego State following the 2000 sea-
Nate Allen, 1977................................................................ 35 son…Led the Mountain West in forced fumbles in 2002…Earned
Heath Farwell, 2007...........................................32 SDSU Defensive MVP in 2004, Special Teams Player of the Year
Harold Morrow, 1997........................................................ 32 in 2004 and Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference in
2004…Sat out 2001 under NCAA transfer rules...Played in all 12
VIKINGS CAREER ONSIDE KICK RECOVERIES
STAFF
games for San Jose State as a true freshman en route to earning
PLAYER RECOVERIES SJSU Freshman of the Year honors.
Heath Farwell.................................................... 2
Terry LeCount...................................................................... 2 PREP A 3-year letterwinner and defensive MVP at Corona (CA)
High…Recorded 129 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior, earning
2006 Named the Vikings’ Special Teams MVP as voted on by
PLAYERS
1st-Team All-Mountain View League…Had 96 tackles and 12
teammates...Led team with 25 special teams tackles…Played in
sacks as a junior en route to all-league honors…Lettered in
all 16 games after playing in 7 the previous season…Recorded
baseball and track & field.
his 1st career fumble recovery off a special teams fumble vs.
Arizona (11/26)...Helped spring Mewelde Moore for a 71-yard
punt return TD vs. New England (10/30/06) on Monday Night
Football…Notched a season-high 3 special teams stops vs. Green
ROOKIES
Bay (11/12)…Led team in preseason tackles.
2008 SEASON
Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PBU TFL QBH FF/FR Teams
2005 (Minn)................. 7/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/0 13
2006 (Minn)............... 16/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/1 25
2007 (Minn)............... 16/0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/0 32
2008 (Minn)....................... injured reserve
Total....................39/0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/1 70 RECORDS
BRETT FAVRE QB / #4
HISTORY
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 Vikings game captain for game vs. San Diego (11/4), only his 2nd
week with the team...Had season-high 3 special teams tackles in a
(14/0- 9/0-Minn., 5/0-Det.), 2008 (16/0, 1/0). Total- 30/0, 1/0
pair of games- vs. Philadelphia (10/28) and vs. Chicago (12/17)...
(25/0-Minn., 5/0-Det.).
Notched 6 special teams tackles in 5 games he played with the
• Has recorded the most special teams tackles for the Vikings Lions…Had season-best 3 special teams tackles at Philadelphia
over the past 2 seasons with 35 in only 25 games with the club. (9/23) with Detroit…Played in 1st NFL game in 2007 opener
at Oakland (9/9), facing the team he had been released by the
• Originally a 5th-round draft pick by Oakland in 2007.
week before…Played on defense and special teams in opener at
Oakland (9/9) for the Lions.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in business administration/entre-
preneurship at Washington State...Married to Eimy Escano during
2009 offseason...Participated in 2009 Minnesota Governor’s
COLLEGE Started 23 of 46 games at Washington State…
Named 1st-Team All-Pac 10 as a senior…In his lone bowl game
Fishing Opener events, helping teach kids about fishing and
of his college career, helped Cougars top Texas in the Holiday
outdoor activities…His father was a track and field athlete at
Bowl as a freshman…Scored a pair of TDs on his 6 career INTs…
Tuskegee University and brother ran track at Florida A&M...Family
Started all 11 games as a senior and 11 games as a junior…Led
owns electronic component company, Tri Bay Systems, in San
Cougars in tackles as a junior and senior.
Jose that Frampton and his 2 siblings plan to take over from their
father...Aspires to earn a masters degree following football and to
work with the United Nations.
PREP Standout at Oak Grove High in San Jose, CA…Missed
time as a senior with a broken collarbone…Scored 17 rushing
TDs as a junior.
PRO A key special teams contributor, leads the Vikings in
special teams stops since 2007 with 35 in just 25 games...Ranked
2nd on team in special teams tackles in 2008 behind only former
college teammate and close friend Husain Abdullah...Teammates
at Washington State with Abdullah and 2009 Vikings free agent
signee Karl Paymah…Claimed by Vikings off waivers from Detroit
on 10/22/07…Played in the opening 5 games of the 2007 season
with Detroit…Claimed by Lions on 9/2/07 after being released by
Oakland following training camp…Selected in the 5th round in
the 2007 Draft by Oakland, the 165th player selected...Played at
Oakland under 1st-year head coach Lane Kiffin, a former Vikings
training camp ball boy and son of former Vikings assistant coach
Monte Kiffin...Faced both of his former teams in a whirlwind
rookie campaign in 2007, playing against Oakland with Detroit
and facing the Lions as a Viking.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 5-11 WEIGHT 180 ACQUIRED ROOKIE FA FOR 2006
DOB 7-18-84 NFL 4th YEAR
COLLEGE KANSAS VIKINGS 4th YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 2007 Opened 3 games as the Vikings nickel back during
(8/1), 2007 (16/3), 2008 (9/2). Total- 33/6. the season- starting vs. Philadelphia (10/28), at Green Bay
(11/11) and vs. Detroit (12/2)...Grabbed 1st career INT vs. San
• Battling back in 2009 from ankle injury suffered vs. Green Bay Diego (11/4) when he picked off Chargers QB Philip Rivers...Had
(11/9/08) that landed him on injured reserve. career-best 7 tackles at San Francisco (12/9)...Returned 1st career
• Picked off Peyton Manning vs. Indianapolis (9/14/08) for his kickoff vs. Oakland (11/18), taking it back 27 yards.
STAFF
2nd career INT.
2006 Part of the Vikings successful rookie class that saw 4
• The lone Vikings undrafted rookie on defense to start a game in players on defense start a game...Started 1st career game vs. St.
2006 and 1 of 4 rookie defensive players to start. Louis (12/31) and notched 8 tackles with 7 solos, tied for 2nd on
the team...Forced a fumble on punt coverage vs. Arizona (11/26)
OFF THE FIELD Spent spring of 2008 at KU working
PLAYERS
that was recovered by Vikings LB Heath Farwell...Signed off prac-
on finishing his business degree and went through graduation tice squad where he spent the opening 8 games of the season and
ceremony...Selected to All-Big 12 Academic Team in 2003...Has saw 1st career game action vs. Green Bay (11/12).
been active with Salvation Army events during his Vikings career.
COLLEGE Left school after his junior season...Multi-position
PRO Has snared an INT in each of the past 2 seasons...Opened standout at Kansas, finished as the school’s all-time career punt
2 games in 2008 at nickel back before suffering season-ending
ROOKIES
return leader…Tied for 7th in school history with 9 INT and is 7th
injury vs. Green Bay (11/9)...Started 3 games as an extra DB for with 106 receptions...All-Big 12 selection in junior year as a KR/
the Vikings in 2007...Versatile player who contributes on special PR (1st-team), DB (2nd-team) and WR (Honorable Mention)...A
teams and defense...The only defensive Vikings rookie free agent 3rd-team All-America CB by the AP as a sophomore…Led the Big
to start a game in 2006, joined 3 other fellow Vikings rookie 12 and tied for best in the nation with 7 INTs…Named 1st-team
defenders to start a game on the season...Signed from practice All-Big 12 by coaches and media as a CB and honorable mention
squad and worked his way into a start in the regular-season finale at WR from the coaches as a senior.
2008 SEASON
vs. St. Louis (12/31/06)...Left Kansas following his junior season
to pursue his career in the NFL. PREP Named Ocean League Player of the Year at Santa Monica
(CA) High as well as team MVP…Lettered in basketball and base-
2008 Emerging nickel back and special teams contributor was ball and was MVP of baseball team as a junior.
enjoying a solid season before injury...Started 2 games and played
in all 9 before season-ending ankle injury sidelined him vs. Green
Bay (11/9)...Started season opener at Green Bay (9/8) on Monday
Night Football and vs. Green Bay (11/9)...Grabbed 2nd career INT
when he snared a Peyton Manning pass vs. Indianapolis (9/14),
1 of only 12 picks Manning threw in 2008...Had a 20-yard punt RECORDS
return vs. Green Bay (11/9) and a 42-yard kickoff return vs.
Detroit (10/12).
Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PBU TFL QBH FF/FR Teams
2006 (Minn.) ............... 8/1 8 2 10 0.0 0 (0) 0 1.0 0 1/0 6
2007 (Minn.) ............. 16/3 21 15 36 0.0 1 (0) 5 1.0 1 0/0 15
2008 (Minn.) ............... 9/2 14 2 16 0.0 1 (0) 3 2.0 1 1/0 6
Total ...................33/6 43 19 62 0.0 2 (0) 8 4.0 2 2/0 27
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD GORDON’S INTERCEPTIONS
GAME QB INTs
HISTORY
PUNT RETURNS
EXTRA POINTS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 Played 9-man football in high school…Joins fellow LB Ben Leber
(IR), 2007 (16/16), 2008 (16/15, 1/1). Total- 32/31, 1/1. and K Taylor Mehlhaff as products of South Dakota...Greenway
and Leber are the only South Dakotans starting in the NFL, joining
• Led Vikings in 2008 with career-high 150 tackles and ranked 3rd kickers Mehlhaff and Adam Vinatieri...Had his high school jersey,
on team with career-high 5.5 sacks. #8, retired in a winter 2009 event at the school.
• Scored 1st career TD on a 37-yard INT return at NY Giants PRO Built on solid reputation as a player with a nose for the
(11/25/07) on a day the Vikings scored a team record 3 TDs off ball by leading team in tackles in 2008 with 150 and ranking 3rd
picks against the eventual Super Bowl champions. in sacks with 5.5...Emerged as a defensive play-maker in 2007,
OFF THE FIELD Active member of the Twin Cities com- leading the Vikings with 6 takeaways (4 FRS, 2 INTs), a TD and
munity and a year-round resident...Works through his Lead The ranking 2nd on the team with 130 tackles…Tied for NFL lead with
Way Foundation to enhance education and health opportunities 4 FRs in 2007...Scored 1st career TD on a 37-yard INT return at
for children...Made generous donation of $100,000 to Sanford NY Giants (11/25/07), part of a record-setting day against Giants
Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD in spring 2008 to help children’s can- as the Vikings returned 3 INTs for TDs...Helped Vikings tie team
cer patients and families...Hosts annual NFL Draft party in South record with 6 INT-return TDs in 2007, matching the mark of the
Dakota as a fundraiser for his foundation...Recognized by team- 1992 team...Helped Vikings rank #1 in the NFL against the run
mates as the 2007 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award for his in 2007 and 2008...Is the only Iowa LB ever selected in the 1st
dedication and effort coming back from season-ending knee inju- round of the NFL Draft and only the 6th LB taken by the Vikings
ry as a rookie...Graduated with a degree in communication stud- in the 1st round in team history…Selected with the 17th overall
ies from Iowa…Married in July 2006 to Jennifer Capista, a former pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and was the 3rd LB taken, behind only
track and field athlete at Iowa…Couple had a daughter, Maddyn, A.J. Hawk and Ernie Sims.
in summer 2007...Joined his wife and members of the Vikings 2008 Had breakout season in his 2nd year on the field, leading
Women’s Organization in hosting the annual Greenway Gridiron the team in tackles with 150, and posting the 4th-best total by a
Gallop 5K fun run on Father’s Day...Grew up on a hog and crop Vikings LB in team history with 5.5 sacks...Key part of the Vikings
farm in Mount Vernon, SD, which has a population under 400…
STACKS OF SACKS
Chad Greenway’s 5.5 sacks in 2008 ranked as the 4th-most in
a season by a Vikings LB and ranked 3rd among the Vikings
in 2008.
EXECUTIVES
tackles in 6 games...Led team with 10 tackles in Wild Card playoff
game vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09).
2007 Bounced back from knee injury that cost him his rookie
year to lead the team in takeaways with 6...Led the team with 4
FFs and finished 2nd in tackles with 130...Part of record-setting
defensive effort that matched the Vikings record with 6 INT-return
TDs and posted team-best 3 INT-return TDs in a game at NY
COACHES
Giants (11/25), joining Darren Sharper and Dwight Smith in
scoring on returns during the game...The 3 INT-return TDs tied
for the 2nd-most in an NFL game...Scored 1st career TD on a
37-yard INT return at NY Giants (11/25) off Eli Manning, his 2nd
straight week with an INT after picking former Vikings QB Daunte
Culpepper the week before vs. Oakland (11/18)...Had an INT and
STAFF
FR vs. Oakland (11/18), picking up a Culpepper fumble...Vikings
led NFL in rushing defense.
2006 Suffered torn ACL in left knee on kickoff coverage in the
preseason opener vs. Oakland (8/14)…Placed on injured reserve
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on 8/17, ending his rookie season.
COLLEGE A 2-time All-Big Ten selection who finished his
career ranked 5th in Iowa history with 416 tackles…Started 38 of
the 45 games he played in and recorded 10+ tackles in a game 25
times…Iowa’s Co-MVP as a senior…His 156 tackles as a senior
ROOKIES
in ’05 rank 3rd in school history…Earned 2nd-team All-Big Ten
honors as a sophomore…Redshirted as a true freshman in 2001.
PREP A 1st-team All-State selection as a junior and senior and Chad and Jenni Greenway participate yearly in Race For The
3rd-team as a sophomore at Mount Vernon (SD) High...Played Cure and host the Gridiron Gallop 5K. The couple have been
leaders in community outreach events during his career.
2008 SEASON
GREENWAY’S NFL TOTALS
Tackles Special
Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PBU TFL QBH FF/FR Teams
2006 (Minn.) .....................injured reserve
2007 (Minn.) ........... 16/16 83 47 130 0.0 2 (37) 5 3.0 7 4/4 8
2008 (Minn.) ........... 16/15 103 47 150 5.5 0 8 8.0 11 3/0 2
Playoffs.................... 1/1 9 1 10 0.0 0 1 1.0 1 0/0 1
Total ................. 32/31 186 94 280 5.5 2 (37) 13 11.0 18 7/4 10 RECORDS
Playoffs .............. 1/1 9 1 10 0.0 0 1 1.0 1 0/0 1
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 defensed vs. San Diego (11/4) and at San Francisco (12/9)...
Forced fumbles at Detroit (9/16) and at San Francisco (12/9).
(14/7), 2007 (16/16), 2008 (16/15, 1/1). Total- 46/38, 1/1.
• Snared an INT in 1st career playoff game vs. Philadelphia 2006 Led the Vikings rookie class with 7 starts…Earned NFC
(1/4/09) in Wild Card game. Defensive Player of the Week honors for performance at Detroit
(12/10) when he had an INT, forced a fumble on the opening
• Scored 1st career NFL TD in his return to Texas when he took
kickoff and had a FR…Was the only Viking to earn Defensive
a lateral on a fumble from LB Ben Leber and returned it 28 yards
Player of the Week honors for the season and was the 1st DB to
for a score at Dallas (10/21/07).
earn the award since Brian Williams in 2003…Finished season on
• The only rookie to earn NFC Defensive Player of the Week injured reserve with neck injury, missing the final regular-season
honors in 2006. game vs. St. Louis (12/31)…Started 1st career game at RCB vs.
Chicago (9/24)…Recorded 1st career INT when he picked off
OFF THE FIELD Married with 2 children...Majored in Seneca Wallace at Seattle (10/22) and notched his 2nd when he
youth and community studies at UT...Returned to Austin, TX to grabbed a Jon Kitna pass at Detroit (12/10).
work on his degree during 2009 offseason...College teammates
with Vikings LS Cullen Loeffler and DE Brian Robison...Visited COLLEGE Started 38 consecutive games at CB over his
Minneapolis Salvation Army as a rookie with fellow DBs to final 3 seasons…Played in 51 career games, including 44 starts,
donate game tickets…Lived in Louisiana, California and Texas as during his college career…Key member of a Longhorns’ pass
a child…Makes off-season home in Minnesota. defense that ranked in the top 10 in the nation 3 times during his
4 seasons…Named 1st-team All-Big 12 by the league’s coaches
HONORS NFC Defensive Player of the Week at Detroit and the Associated Press as a senior…Helped the Longhorns
(12/10/06). to a 41-38 victory over USC for the National Championship in
final college game…Played in the Rose Bowl twice vs. USC and
PRO Signed long-term contract extension during 2009 offsea- Michigan and the Holiday Bowl vs. Washington State…Tabbed
son...Ranked 2nd on Vikings and led DBs with career-high 100 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 by the coaches in 2004…Shared
tackles in 2008...Joined S Darren Sharper as the only DBs to start the UT Most Improved Defensive Player award as a redshirt fresh-
all 16 games in 2007 for the Vikings...Scored 1 of 8 defensive TDs man in 2002…Returned a blocked FG 56 yards for TD at Tulane,
for the Vikings in 2007...Started 7 games as a rookie at CB, the the 1st blocked FG returned for a TD in UT history…Had career-
most out of the Vikings 2006 draft class…Is 1 of the 6 draftees high 15 tackles against Oklahoma in 2002…Redshirted in 2001.
in 2006 for the Vikings, who have all gone on to start a game for
the team…Became only the 4th Vikings CB to be tabbed as NFC PREP All-state DB at Holmes High in San Antonio…Lettered
Defensive Player of the Week for his performance at Detroit 3 times as a sprinter/hurdler in track, winning the District 26-5A
(12/10/06), joining Rufus Bess (1985), Carl Lee (1988) and Brian title in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior.
Williams (2003)…Was the 6th CB drafted in 2006 and had the
2nd-most INTs in the group with 2 behind only St. Louis Ram
Tye Hill, the 1st CB selected (#15 overall) with 3…Drafted in the
2nd round of the 2006 NFL Draft (48th overall pick)…Highest CB
drafted by the Vikings since Dewayne Washington was selected
in the 1st round in 1994 (19th overall).
2008 Led Vikings DBs in tackles for the 2nd consecutive year CEDRIC’S STICKS
with 100 stops, 19 over his previous career-high...Ranked 2nd Cedric Griffin has earned a reputation as a hitter in his 3
on team with 13 passes defensed…Started 15 games and Wild seasons with the Vikings. He already ranks among the Vikings
Card playoff game at RCB…Added 1 INT, 4 FF (1 on special all-time leaders in forced fumbles from the defensive backfield
teams), and 3 TFL to his 100 tackles…Snared the Vikings only and teams with fellow corner Antoine Winfield to give the
INT in the Wild Card Playoff vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09) off Donovan defense a strong force in run support from the secondary, a big
McNabb and added 4 tackles…Recorded 8+ tackles in 6 games reason the Vikings defense has led the NFL in rushing defense
and career-high 10 at Tampa Bay (11/16)…Tied for 4th among in 3 straight seasons from 2006-08.
NFL DBs with 4 FFs…Grabbed his lone regular season INT off
Kurt Warner at Arizona (12/14) and had a career-best 4 passes CAREER FORCED FUMBLES BY VIKINGS DBs
defensed…Part of a defensive backfield that held the NFL’s top PLAYER, SEASONS FFs
4 receivers in yardage to a combined average of 4 catches for 52 Joey Browner, 1983-91 .................................................... 18
yards per game...Helped Vikings defense rank #6 in the NFL, the Orlando Thomas, 1995-2001 ............................................. 8
highest finish since 1994. Cedric Griffin, 2006-08 ........................................ 8
Antoine Winfield, 2004-08 ................................................. 8
2007 Led the Vikings DBs with 81 tackles...Joined Darren
Sharper as the only Vikings DBs to start all 16 games...Scored 1st TACKLES BY VIKINGS CBs
career TD when he took a lateral of a fumble recovery by LB Ben PLAYER, SEASON TACKLES
Leber and returned it a total of 50 yards for the score, returning Willie Teal, 1983............................................................. 107
the ball 22 yards, fumbling and then recovering his own fumble Rufus Bess, 1984 ........................................................... 104
and continuing the final 28 yards for the TD at Dallas (10/21)... Carl Lee, 1984 ................................................................ 100
Recovered a Donald Lee fumble vs. Green Bay (9/30)...Notched Antoine Winfield, 2005 ................................................... 100
career-high 9 tackles vs. Atlanta (9/9)...Had career-best 3 passes Cedric Griffin, 2008 ......................................... 100
EXECUTIVES
2007 (Minn.) ........... 16/16 63 18 81 0.0 0 14 3.0 1 2/1 5
2008 (Minn.) ........... 16/15 77 23 100 0.0 1 (-2) 13 3.0 0 4/0 7
Playoffs.................... 1/1 4 0 4 0.0 1 (0) 2 0.0 0 0/0 0
Total ................. 46/38 170 53 223 0.0 3 (2) 37 6.0 1 8/2 16
Playoffs .............. 1/1 4 0 4 0.0 1 (0) 2 0.0 0 0/0 0
COACHES
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles ................................10......@ Tampa Bay, 11/16/08
Solo Tackles..........................8......4 times, @ Tampa Bay, 11/16/08
Passes Defensed ...................4......@ Arizona, 12/14/08
Fumble Recovery ..................1......@ Detroit, 12/10/06; vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07
STAFF
Long Fumble Rec. ............. 28t......@ Dallas, 10/21/07
Touchdown ...........................1......@ Dallas, 10/21/07
Interception...........................1......@ Seattle, 10/22/06; @ Detroit, 12/10/06; @ Arizona, 12/14/08
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Forced Fumbles ....................1......8 times, last @ Jacksonville, 11/23/08
GRIFFIN’S INTERCEPTIONS
GAME QB INTs
@ Seattle, 10/22/06 ......................Seneca Wallace ................ 1 (0)
@ Detroit, 12/10/06 ......................Jon Kitna .......................... 1 (4)
ROOKIES
@ Arizona, 12/14/08 .....................Kurt Warner ....................1 (-2)
vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/09* ..............Donovan McNabb ............ 1 (0)
Total 4 (2)
* playoffs
GRIFFIN’S TOUCHDOWN
GAME Play
2008 SEASON
@ Dallas, 10/21/07 ......................................... 28 fumble recovery
10/28/96 vs. Chicago ....................................................... L 13-15 on prime time- 10 on Monday Night Football and 7 on
12/17/07 vs. Chicago ...................................................... W 20-13 Sunday Night Football.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 2006 Spent final 2 weeks of regular season on Panthers
(8/0- 4/0-Minn., 4/0-Car.), 2008 (8/1, 1/0). Total- 16/1, 1/0. practice squad…Went to training camp with Carolina but was
waived on 8/29/06.
• Started 1st career game at Tennessee (9/28/08).
• Notched 1st career sack when he caught former Vikings QB 2005 Went to training camp with Atlanta but was waived on
Shaun Hill at San Francisco (12/9/07). 8/26/05.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in interior design at Kentucky, 2004 Spent training camp with Miami but was released in final
going back to campus to earn his degree during 2008 offseason... roster cuts on 9/5/04.
Aspires to attend law school…Mother, Loretta, works with blind
students in the Judson School District where he attended school 2003 Entered NFL as a rookie free agent with the Dolphins…
in Converse, TX. Was inactive for all 16 games with Miami on a team that went
10-6 but did not make the playoffs under head coach Dave
PRO Changed jersey to #99 for 2009 season after wearing Wannstedt…Was 1 of only 2 undrafted rookies to appear on the
#73 during 2007 and 2008 with the Vikings...Posted a sack and Miami 53-man roster.
a forced fumble in his 1st game as a Viking at San Francisco
(12/9/07)...Signed by the Vikings off the Carolina practice squad COLLEGE Played in 45 games and started 18 at Kentucky…
on 12/5/07…Spent time on Panthers practice squad in 2006 Notched 10.0 sacks during collegiate career.
and 2007.
PREP Standout at Judson High in Converse, TX…Was an All-
2008 Started 1st career game at Tennessee (9/28) and played State choice at LB and an All-City basketball player.
in 8 games...Saw 1st career playoff action in Wild Card playoff
vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09)...Had 2 QB hurries and a tackle at
Tennessee, a game he started in place of injured Ray Edwards
at LDE.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 303 ACQUIRED D5b (#152) FOR 2008
DOB 6-21-87 NFL 2nd YEAR
COLLEGE FLORIDA STATE VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 Opened career-high 8 games as a junior, his final campaign
with the Seminoles...Earned FSU’s Big Otis Award as the player
(2/0). Total- 2/0.
most dedicated to physical development in his final season with
• Saw time in 2 games as a rookie behind Pro Bowl DTs Kevin the ‘Noles…Started in Emerald Bowl against UCLA as a sopho-
Williams and Pat Williams. more…Was the only FSU true freshman defensive player to earn
a start in the 2005 season.
• Saw time in 2 games as a rookie behind Pro Bowl DTs Kevin
STAFF
Williams and Pat Williams.
PREP Helped Bradford High advance to Florida Class 2A
state semifinals as a sophomore, junior and senior...Honored as
OFF THE FIELD Engaged to Krystal, couple has a daughter Gainesville Sun Player of the Year as a senior...Named All-State
Zharianna...Name is pronounced GUY-on...Florida native played
1st-Team as a junior and senior...Played in Cali-Florida Bowl
at FSU despite growing up in Starke, in the shadow of arch-rival
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all-star game.
University of Florida..Nickname is Baloo, the character from the
Jungle Book...An avid fisherman, aspires to a career as a game
warden following his playing days...Is the oldest of 5 children
in his family, owes his success to the lessons learned from his
mother, Connie and stepfather Robert...Participated in 2009
Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener events in May, teaching
ROOKIES
kids to fish and encouraging them to get involved in the outdoors.
2008 SEASON
Fuller was a 2nd-round pick...Entered the NFL after his junior sea-
son...Was the 2nd of 3 FSU players drafted in 2008, joining fellow
DT Andrew Fluellen (3rd round) and LB Geno Hayes (6th round).
RECORDS
Eric Frampton took local kids fishing as part of the Minnesota
COLLEGE Started 14 of the 32 career games he played at Department of Natural Resources program to get youngsters
FSU, recording 66 total tackles in his career and 1.5 sacks... involved in outdoor activities.
The NFL shield, one of the most recognizable symbols in the sports world, underwent a stylistic upgrade during the 2008 offseason.
The new font and design changes pay homage to the history of the League and the logo while turning an eye forward on the future. As
the NFL enters its 89th season in 2008 the new shield symbolizes the progress of the league over those decades and the excellence
that has laid the foundation for the modern NFL.
Adjustments to the logo include 8 stars representing the 8 Divisions in the NFL and the design of the football reflects the design of
the football atop the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The blue color is darker and bolder than past shields and the shape has been refined
over past versions.
HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2003 2nd in 2005...Rewarded by Vikings with contract extension in
(16/0), 2004 (14/14, 2/2), 2005 (15/14), 2006 (16/16), 2007 week leading into game vs. NY Jets in December 2006...Enjoyed
(16/16), 2008 (4/3). Total- 81/63, 2/2. breakout season in 2006 with career-high 142 tackles and was a
key element in the Vikings’ climb to #8 in the NFL in total defense
• Selected as 2008 Vikings defensive captain and voted 2007 and ranking #1 in run defense...Selected 40th in the 2003 NFL
Defensive MVP by teammates after setting career highs with 155 Draft…Was the 3rd LB taken in the draft after Oregon State’s
tackles and 4.5 sacks. Nick Barnett (29th-Green Bay) and Georgia’s Boss Bailey (34th-
• Coming back in 2009 after suffering season-ending injury in Detroit)…First Viking drafted from Maryland…Winner of the
4th game of 2008. 2002 Butkus Award, presented to the top collegiate LB.
• Teammates with younger brother and fellow LB, Erin, for the 1st 2008 Had promising season derailed by season-ending injury
time in their lives during the 2008 season. in 4th game of the year at Tennessee (9/28) and placed on
injured reserve on 10/6/08...Led team with 39 tackles when
OFF THE FIELD Married with a child...Older brother
he went on IR...Posted career-best 17 tackles with 15 solos
of Vikings LB Erin Henderson, the 2008 season was the 1st
vs. Carolina (9/21)...Notched sack against Peyton Manning vs.
time the Henderson brothers have been teammates...Active in
Indianapolis (9/14).
the Twin Cities community through the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board...Joined teammates in recognizing Minnesota 2007 Led the Vikings in tackles for 2nd straight season and
Vikings Junior Community Quarterback award winners, honoring 3rd time in 4 seasons...Recognized with votes in the Associated
students who have made their impact felt in bettering a local non- Press All-Pro balloting and as a Pro Bowl alternate...Voted by
profit…Earned a degree in criminology and criminal justice in teammates as the Vikings Defensive MVP for the season...Had
spring 2002...Avid movie fan and enjoys playing basketball in his career-best 4.5 sacks and teamed with fellow LB Ben Leber’s
free time...Attended same high school as Baltimore Oriole legend 5.0 sacks for a total of 9.5, the 2nd-best total by a Vikings LB
Cal Ripken, Jr…Hosted the E.J. Henderson 5-on-5 Tournament tandem since Broderick Thomas (6.0) and Ed McDaniel (4.5)
at Aberdeen High for kids ages 8-18 for the past 2 summers... amassed 10.5 in 1995...Led or tied for team lead in tackles 12
Works with students in the Twin Cities through the Urban Youth times...Had 10+ tackles in 8 games...Notched career-best 155
Outreach program and his E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation...His tackles to lead team.
Game Speed Football Academy provides sport-specific training 2006 Led team with career-high 142 tackles...Snared the
for young student-athletes...Hosted celebrity bass fishing tourna- 1st INTs of his career and scored a critical TD on a 45-yard
ment in 2008 and a celebrity softball game in 2009 as fundraisers INT return vs. Detroit (10/8) when he took back a Jon Kitna pass
for his Youth Foundation. with 1:31 left in the game to seal a 26-17 win...Had his 2 INTs
HONORS 2007 Vikings Defensive MVP as voted by team. in consecutive games vs. Detroit (10/8) and at Seattle (10/22)...
Had 10+ tackles in 7 games including career-high 15 vs. NY Jets
PRO Rebounding in 2009 after suffering season-ending injury (12/17)...Led team or tied for team high in tackles 7 times on the
in the 4th game of 2008...Had career-best 17 tackles vs. Carolina
season...Started all 16 games.
(9/21/08)...Enjoyed best season of his career in 2007 and was
voted Vikings Defensive MVP by his teammates...Garnered
votes in Associated Press All-Pro balloting and recognized as a
Pro Bowl alternate in 2007...Had career-best 4.5 sacks in 2007...
Led the Vikings in tackles in 2004, 2006 and 2007 while finishing
EXECUTIVES
with a season-high 12.
2004 Started all 14 games he played at MLB and both playoff
games…Led team with 125 tackles and 7.0 tackles for loss…
Started in Monday Night Football debut at Philadelphia (9/20)
and posted his 1st career sack on Eagles QB Donovan McNabb…
Started 1st career game in season opener vs. Dallas (9/12)…
Inactive for games at Houston (10/10) and at New Orleans (10/17)
COACHES
with knee injury…Returned to starting lineup vs. Tennessee
(10/24) and had a pair of tackles and his 1st career forced
fumble…Made 1st career playoff start at Green Bay (1/9/05) in
Wild Card game and posted 10 tackles...Started in Divisional
Playoff at Philadelphia (1/16/05) .
2003 Led the team with 27 special teams tackles…Posted 4
STAFF
tackles each in final 3 games of the season and had 14 of his
23 tackles and a fumble recovery during month of December…
Notched season-high 4 solo tackles in games at Chicago (12/14)
and vs. Kansas City (12/20)…Made impact in his 1st NFL game,
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posting 3 special teams tackles in 2003 opener at Green Bay (9/7)
E.J. Henderson joined teammates in the 2009 Playground Build
in the opening game at the new Lambeau Field…Saw 1st time at
at Crestview Elementary. Henderson is active with Twin Cities
LB vs. San Francisco (9/28), posting 3 tackles and a tackle for loss
youth through his own E.J. Henderson Urban Youth Outreach
in relief of MLB Greg BiekerT.
program, geared toward teaching goal-setting and motivation
COLLEGE Consensus All-America as a junior and senior… for students.
ROOKIES
Winner of the Butkus Award and Bednarik Trophy as a senior…
Consensus All-America and unanimous All-ACC 1st-team selec- Started at MLB/RB his final 3 seasons…Nominated to play in
tion as a senior…Named ACC Defensive Player of the Year and the Chesapeake Classic all-star game and Mason-Dixon Shrine
Terps MVP…As a junior, became Maryland’s 1st consensus Classic…All-County selection in basketball.
All-America choice since 1985…All-ACC 1st-team choice and
became only the 4th Terp to win ACC Player of the Year honors.
2008 SEASON
PREP A 4-year starter at Aberdeen (MD) High School who
played on 4 league championship teams…PrepStar All-America
selection and honorable mention All-America by USA Today…
2007 (Minn) ............ 16/16 117 38 155 4.5 0 (0) 6 14.0 19 1/2 0
2008 (Minn) ................ 4/3 31 8 39 1.0 0 (0) 2 3.0 2 1/1 0
Total ................. 81/63 415 171 586 10.5 2 (48) 21 34.0 48 5/7 34
Playoffs .............. 2/2 10 6 16 0.0 0 (0) 0 1.0 0 0/0 0
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 during fall camp and redshirted in 2004...Helped team to Emerald
(10/0, 1/0). Total-10/0, 1/0. Bowl in 2007 and Champs Sports Bowl in 2006...Led Atlantic
Coast Conference in tackles in 2007 and ranked 9th in the
• Ranked 4th on team in special teams tackles as a rookie despite nation...Earned Honorable Mention All-America from Pro Football
only playing in 10 games. Weekly, Rivals.com, SI.com and College Football News in 2007...
• Joined older brother, E.J., in the Vikings LB corps in 2008, Entered junior season as a Playboy Preseason All-America...
marking the 1st time they had been teammates. Posted career-best 133 tackles as a junior and started all 12
games...Had career-best 18 tackles vs. Virginia in 2007...Earned
OFF THE FIELD Earned degree in communications prior 2nd-Team All-ACC as a sophomore...Led team and ranked 2nd in
to the start of his rookie season, completing his coursework in ACC with 114 tackles in 2006...Started 12 games and played in
less than 4 years...Aspires to a career in broadcasting...Works 13 as sophomore...Scored TD on a 45-yard INT return at Virginia
closely with brother E.J.’s Urban Youth Outreach program and for the game-winning points...Started 1st career game vs. William
E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation. & Mary in 2006 season opener...Injured knee in 2005 fall camp
and was sidelined for the season...Redshirted in 2004, coming to
PRO Steady contributor on special teams during rookie year, campus as a QB before moving to LB midway through the fall.
ranked 4th on team with 11 stops...Joined S Husain Abdullah
and T Drew Radovich as the only rookie free agents to make the PREP Standout QB and LB led Aberdeen High to 1st state
53-man roster following preseason...Teammates with brother, championship with 12-1 record as a senior...Named Baltimore
E.J., for the 1st time...Entered NFL Draft following junior season. Sun Player of the Year as a senior...Named to Associated Press
All-State team as a junior and senior...Competed in basketball and
2008 Carved out a role on special teams and ranked 4th on track, winning county title in hoops.
team with 11 stops on the coverage units despite playing in
only 10 games...Posted season-best 4 special teams tackles at
Jacksonville (11/23)...Saw most action on defense of the season
at Arizona (12/14) where he had 3 tackles...Had a pair of special
teams tackles and forced a fumble at Tennessee (9/28)...Inactive
for the opening 2 games of the season and saw 1st career game
action vs. Carolina (9/21)...Played in Wild Card playoff matchup
vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09).
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-2 WEIGHT 315 ACQUIRED ROOKIE FA FOR 2004
DOB 6-14-80 NFL 6th YEAR
COLLEGE TENNESSEE VIKINGS 6th YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 Saw time in a pair of regular-season games...Played
2004 (0/0, 0/0), 2005 (10/6), 2006 (2/0), 2007 (16/12), 2008 on special teams in season opener at Washington (9/11) and
(16/16, 1/1). Total-44/34, 1/1. vs. Arizona (11/26)...Inactive for 13 games during the season...
Dressed but did not play at Chicago (12/3).
• Earned a place on 2008 USA Today All-Joe Team that honors
the hard-working and overlooked in the NFL.
2005 Fought his way into the starting lineup for the final 6
STAFF
• Since stepping into the starting lineup in 2007, has helped the games of season at LG...Vikings went 4-2 in his 6 starts...Vikings
Vikings rushing game and Adrian Peterson set numerous NFL gave up only 1.5 sacks per game after Herrera stepped into start-
and team records. ing lineup and had a pair of games where the line held opponents
sackless, vs. St. Louis (12/11) and vs. Chicago (1/1/06)...QB Brad
• Born in Trinidad before emigrating to the United States and
Johnson had a passer rating over 100 points in 4 of the 6 games
PLAYERS
became a US citizen in spring 2008.
Herrera started...Began playing center for the 1st time in his
career during training camp and saw time in preseason...Suffered
OFF THE FIELD Married with a son and daughter...Family leg injury that became infected during training camp and cost him
has a Rottweiler, Diamond...Became a United States citizen in
time at beginning of the regular season.
2008 in a ceremony in the Twin Cities...Earned his bachelor’s
degree in sociology...Active in community outreach programs
throughout his Vikings career, including serving as team spokes-
2004 Was on the 53-man roster for final 8 games of regular
ROOKIES
season and both playoff contests…Dressed but did not play vs.
man for the 2008 Tackle Influenza campaign...Wears #64 in
Detroit (11/21)…Inactive for final 7 regular season games…
tribute to his football hero growing up- Vikings Hall of Famer
Inactive for both playoff games...Spent opening 9 weeks of
Randall McDaniel…Born in Trinidad and Tobago.
season on practice squad before being moved up to active
roster on 11/9.
HONORS 2008 USA Today All-Joe Team.
PRO Recognized for his gritty work on the offensive line by COLLEGE Started 36 of 48 games at Tennessee and helped
2008 SEASON
lead the Volunteers to 4 straight bowl game appearances and a
being named to USA Today’s All-Joe Team for 2008…Helped
37-14 record during his career...Gained a 4th year of eligibility by
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson set a team record for rushing yards
graduating in 4 academic years after arriving at UT in the fall of
in a season (1,760) and 100-yard games in a season (10) while
1999 as a non-qualifier…Team finished tied for 1st in the SEC in
becoming the 1st Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing…
2003…Played in 11 games with 9 starts as a junior…Played in
Dedication to his craft paid off in 2007 as he moved into starting
every game and started 8 as a freshman…Did not play in 1999
RG spot for the final 12 games and was rewarded with a contract
under Proposition 48 rules.
extension during the season...Key part of the Vikings offensive
line developing throughout the season and paving the way for
PREP All-State Class 6A selection in his senior year at Barron
RECORDS
the top rushing game in the NFL...Spent opening 9 weeks of his
Collier High (Naples, FL)…National Recruiting Service All-
rookie season on the Vikings practice squad before moving to
America choice…Fort Myers News-Press Offensive Player of the
active roster...Originally signed with the team on 4/27/04 as an
Year…District Offensive MVP…Named team MVP and captain…
undrafted free agent.
Competed in the shot put.
2008 Helped pave the way for All-Pro RB Peterson to become
the 1st Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing in team history and
PLAYOFF RECORDS
set a new team record with 1,760 rushing yards on the season…
Joined LG Steve Hutchinson and C Matt Birk as the only offensive
linemen for the club to start every game...Named to USA Today
All-Joe Team…Started 1st career playoff game in Wild Card
matchup with Philadelphia…Protected QB Gus Frerotte as he hit
WR Bernard Berrian on the longest scrimmage play in Vikings
history- a 99-yard passing TD that tied for the longest scrimmage
play in NFL history vs. Chicago (11/30) on Sunday Night Football.
for 224 yards...Paved the way for the Vikings running game to
rank #1 in the NFL and the offense to rank #13 overall, a 10-spot
jump from 2006…Key element of the Vikings running game that
set a team record with 2,634 yards on the ground and tied a team
record with 8 games featuring a 100-yard rusher…Helped set a
team record for rushing average at 5.33 yards per carry...Paved
EXTRA POINTS
the way for Adrian Peterson to set an NFL record with 296 rush-
ing yards in a game vs. San Diego (11/4) and ran for 224 yards
at Chicago (10/14), a team record before he broke his own mark
with his performance against San Diego…Peterson became the
1st NFL rookie to break the 200-yard rushing mark twice in their
debut season.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 2007 Had a special teams tackle in each of the final 2
(2/0), 2008 (14/3, 1/0). Total-16/3, 1/0. regular season games...Played in 1st career game vs. Washington
(12/23) on NBC Sunday Night Football...Spent 11 of the opening
• Started 3 straight games at MLB in 2008, making his debut as a
12 weeks of the season on Vikings practice squad...Inactive for
starter in place of E.J. Henderson.
games at San Francisco (12/9) and vs. Chicago (12/17)...Signed
• Played in 1st career game on Sunday Night Football vs. to Vikings practice squad for Week 2 after his release by New
Washington (12/23/07). England and spent next 11 weeks on practice squad...Spent
Week 1 of the season with New England and was inactive for
OFF THE FIELD Majored in family and community ser- Patriots opener at NY Jets (9/9)...Claimed by Patriots off waivers
vices...Active with several Vikings community events during his following his release by the Vikings in final roster cuts...Originally
Vikings career...Brother, Dan, is a standout RB at Ohio State...Has signed by Vikings as a rookie free agent on 5/4/07.
a son, David III...Father is a minister in Warren, OH and works
with youth through the Warren community outreach complex. COLLEGE Played in 50 games with 34 starts during his
career, including the last 23 games in a row…Finished career
PRO Diligent worker who joined team as a rookie free agent with 247 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 7.0 sacks…Posted
in 2007 and stepped into starting lineup for 3 games in 2008... double-figure tackle games 7 times during his career…Played in
Played in final 2 games of rookie season in 2007...Saw the most the 2007 North-South All-Star Classic in Houston, TX...Ranked
game action and joined DT Conrad Bolston as the only Vikings 2nd on team in tackles as a junior and senior...Started collegiate
rookie free agents in 2007 to play in a game. career at FB but moved to defense as a redshirt freshman.
2008 Played in 14 regular season games with 3 starts and saw PREP Ranked among the nation’s top prep 25 FBs by
time in NFC Wild Card playoffs vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09)...Made Rivals100.com at Warren G. Harding High in Warren, OH…Was
1st career start at Tennessee (9/28) and notched 3 tackles... utilized primarily as a blocking back for USA Today Offensive
Started in place of injured MLB E.J. Henderson at New Orleans Player of the Year Maurice Clarett, who rushed for 2,194 yards
(10/6) on Monday Night Football and vs. Detroit (10/12)...Had and 38 TDs in 2001…Rated the top FB prospect in the state by
season-high 4 tackles and a QB hurry at New Orleans...Regular on Ohio Future Stars…Lettered in basketball.
special teams throughout the season had season-high 2 tackles
on coverage vs. Chicago (11/30) on Sunday Night Football.
HERRON’S NFL TOTALS
Tackles Special
Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PBU TFL QBH FF/FR Teams
2007 (Minn.) .............. 2/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 (0) 0 0 0 0/0 2
2008 (Minn.) ............ 14/3 5 3 8 0.0 0 (0) 0 0 1 0/0 7
Playoffs ................... 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 (0) 0 0 0 0/0 0
Total ...................16/3 5 3 8 0.0 0 (0) 0 0 1 0/0 9
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 335 ACQUIRED T (PHIL.) FOR 2006
DOB 11-28-78 NFL 8th YEAR
COLLEGE MEMPHIS VIKINGS 4th YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 at Seattle (10/22) and helped write Vikings history as Taylor
(0/0, 0/0-Phil.), 2003 (10/4, 2/0-Phil.), 2004 (14/13, 3/3-Phil.), ran for a team-record 95-yard TD and tied the 6th-best rushing
2005 (14/14-Phil.), 2006 (14/14), 2007 (14/4), 2008 (13/6). day in team history with 169 yards on the ground…Started at
Total-79/55, 5/3 (41/24-Minn.). Miami (11/19) but left game in 2nd half with an ankle injury and
was replaced by Jason Whittle…Inactive for games vs. Arizona
• Versatile backup along the line that has extensive starting expe- (11/26) and at Chicago (12/3) with ankle injury…Returned to the
rience at guard and tackle.
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starting lineup at Detroit (12/10) and helped block for RB Artose
• Started Super Bowl XXXIX against New England at LG, a Pinner as he rushed for 125 yards, the first 100-yard game of his
crowning achievement for a player who entered the NFL as an career in his 1st start as a Viking.
undrafted rookie.
2005 Started 14 games on the season, 12 at LG and the final
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OFF THE FIELD Majored in business...Married to Jaivonna 2 at LT...Started opening 10 games of season before knee injury
with daughters Rheagan and Rhian...The only boy in a family with kept him out of games vs. Green Bay (11/27) and vs. Seattle
6 sisters...Grew up in a family of mechanics and has carried on (12/5)...Stepped into LT spot during game at St. Louis (12/18)
his passion for classic muscle cars...Artis’ 2nd cousin, Sylvester when starter Todd Herremans left game with injury...Started final
Hicks, played DE for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1978-81...Avidly 2 games at LT.
watches boxing and is a fan of Jermain Taylor...Made an appear-
2004 Became a full-time starter for the 1st time in his career...
ROOKIES
ance in the Campbell’s Chunky Soup commercial featuring Eagles
QB Donovan McNabb in 2004...Works closely with a Memphis Team set a franchise record with 13 wins and won NFC title for
charity, “Angel”, that supports single mothers, a subject close 1st time since 1980...Started 12 games at LG and started at LT
to his heart because his mother was left alone with his siblings at St. Louis (12/27)...Replaced Jermane Mayberry at LG after
after his father passed away when he was young...Finds strength Mayberry moved to RG to take place of injured Shawn Andrews...
from his family in many ways, including his nephew Dalin, who Helped set a team record with 4,208 yards passing and score the
was diagnosed with leukemia in June 2004, but has made a full 3rd-most points in team history with 386.
2008 SEASON
recovery at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis.
2003 Stepped into starting lineup for 1st time in his career,
PRO Came to the Vikings in a 2006 draft day trade with opening 4 games on the season...Made 1st career start vs. NY
Philadelphia in an exchange of draft picks after spending 4 Giants (11/16) at LG...Started next 2 games, vs. New Orleans
seasons (2002-05) with the Eagles…Started 14 games in his 1st (11/23) and at Carolina (11/30) at LG...Tapped to start at LT on
season with the Vikings in 2006…Started 41 of the 42 regular Monday Night Football at Miami (12/15) when Thomas could not
season games he has played in from 2004-06 and all 3 playoff play due to back injury and helped hold All-Pro Jason Taylor to a
contests, including Super Bowl XXXIX against New England… lone sack....Saw time in both playoff games.
Helped Eagles win NFC East titles in 2002, 2003 and 2004,
advancing to the NFC Championship in each of those seasons 2002 Made roster after training camp as a rookie free agent...
Inactive for regular season and playoffs.
RECORDS
and winning the title in 2004...Responded on short notice at
the demanding LT spot on Monday Night Football at Miami
(12/15/03) when Tra Thomas was sidelined by back spasms COLLEGE Earned All-Conference USA honors twice and was
during the pregame and had to face All-Pro DE Jason Taylor. a freshman All-America...Started 44 consecutive games during
his career...Moved from G as a freshman to T for his sophomore
2008 and junior seasons and moved back to G for his senior campaign.
PLAYOFF RECORDS
opener, the 1st Vikings rookie to crack the century mark in their
1st game...Helped Vikings rank #1 in the NFL in rushing offense
and helped Peterson earn NFL Rookie of the Year honors...Played
in 14 games.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 Steelers, marking 1 of only 12 TD passes in 2008 allowed by the
(11/0-Cin.), 2007 (16/0-Cin.), 2008 (15/2-Cin.). Total- 42/2 #1-ranked Pittsburgh defense...Played in a rare tie game, 13-13
(42/2-Cin.). after the OT period, vs. Philadelphia (11/16).
• Had a 100-yard kickoff return TD in 2007, the 2nd-longest in 2007 Had career-best season, ranking 2nd in Bengals history
Bengals history behind a 102-yarder in 1997 by Vikings RBs for KO returns (59) and KO return yards (1,432) and scored on
coach Eric Bieniemy. a 100-yard KO return...His 100-yard return TD at Buffalo (11/4)
• Came to the Bengals mini camp in 2006 as a tryout player who was the 2nd-longest in Bengals history...Took over as primary
was then signed as a rookie free agent. KO return man after posting 17 returns as a rookie...Caught 1st
career TD pass on a 7-yarder at Cleveland (9/16) from Carson
OFF THE FIELD Majored in sociology at UK...Active with Palmer.
Ronald McDonald House charities during his NFL career...Cousin,
Reggie Holt, was a DB at Wisconsin and teammate of Vikings 2006 Fought his way onto the Bengals roster, 1st as a tryout
offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, playing for the Badgers when player during mini camp to earning a rookie free agent contract
Brad Childress was on the UW staff...Cousin Alan Holt played QB to moving from practice squad to the regular roster for the final
at the University of Minnesota...Father, Glenn, Sr., was a WR at 11 games...Spent training camp with Bengals but was released on
LSU and Western Kentucky. 9/2, signed to practice squad on 9/4...Moved to 53-man roster on
10/20...Pinned opponents at their 1-yard line on punt coverage
PRO Earned what he has achieved in the NFL, starting his by downing the ball in each of the final 2 games of the season...
career as a tryout player at the 2006 Bengals mini camp before Played in 1st career game vs. Carolina (10/22)...Caught 1st career
earning a rookie free agent contract...Has a 100-yard KO return pass at Cleveland (11/26).
TD to his credit...Has 2 career starts at WR, both in 2008...
Caught a TD pass in 1st career start at Pittsburgh (11/20/08)... COLLEGE Saw time in 46 career games for the Wildcats with
Has 8 career kickoff returns of 40+ yards in his career and 3 24 starts...Named UK Outstanding Offensive Player as a senior...
of those were for 60+ yards...Ranks 2nd in Bengals history for Caught 49 passes as a senior.
single-season kickoff returns (59) and yards (1,432) in 2007...
Led Bengals in kickoff returns in each of his 3 years...Caught a PREP Attended North Miami High where he was a standout
pass in 5 straight games from 10/14/07-11/11/07. WR/DB...Excelled in track and field.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-5 WEIGHT 313 ACQUIRED RFA (SEA) FOR 2006
DOB 11-1-77 NFL 9th YEAR
COLLEGE MICHIGAN VIKINGS 4thYEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2001
(16/16-Sea.), 2002 (4/4-Sea.), 2003 (16/16, 1/1-Sea.), 2004 (16/16,
1/1-Sea.), 2005 (16/16, 3/3-Sea.), 2006 (16/16), 2007 (16/16), 2008
(16/16, 1/1). Total-116/116, 6/6 (48/48, 1/1-Minn.)
• Has paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his opening
STAFF
8 NFL seasons.
• A 6-time All-Pro and 6-time Pro Bowler from 2003-08 and is
widely considered the top LG in the NFL.
• Has blocked for 3 games with a 200-yard rusher in his career,
PLAYERS
including Adrian Peterson’s NFL-record 296, and has blocked for
54 career 100-yard rushing performances including 23 times in 48
games with the Vikings.
OFF THE FIELD Holds bachelor’s degree in liberal arts...
Married to Landyn, the couple has a daughter, Lily, and a son, Luke...
ROOKIES
Keeps a vacation home in Key Largo, FL...An avid hunter and fisher-
man...The Hutchinson family became close with Vikings legend John
Randle’s family in Seattle and remain good friends...Works closely
with University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital by hosting holiday
meals and parties for patients and their families...Helped host golf
tournament in 2009 to benefit UofM Children’s Hospital...Annually
2008 SEASON
hosts a charity golf outing in Michigan with former Wolverines team-
mate Brian Griese that benefits Mott’s Children’s Hospital...Took part
in 2008 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener, helping get youth
involved in outdoor activities. in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008...Named to Football
News All-Rookie Team in 2001.
HONORS Named Associated Press All-Pro in 2003 (1st
Team), 2004 (2nd Team), 2005 (1st Team), 2006 (2nd Team), PRO One of the most decorated offensive linemen in the NFL
2007 (1st Team) and 2008 (1st Team)...Named NFL Alumni since he came into the League in 2001, earning 6 straight trips
RECORDS
Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2006...Selected to Pro Bowl to the Pro Bowl from 2003-08 and has been a 6-time All-Pro
MILLENIUM MEN
Steve Hutchinson has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each
of his 8 NFL seasons. He opened holes for 2007 NFL Rookie
PLAYOFF RECORDS
of the Year and 2008 NFL rushing king Adrian Peterson and
paved the way for Vikings RB Chester Taylor to break the
1,000-yard mark for the 1st time in his career in 2006. He
blocked for 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander in his opening
5 NFL seasons and helped Alexander set a career-high with
1,880 yards in ‘05.
EXECUTIVES
game 6 straight times. In Vikings history, Hall of Famer
the team among the current roster. Randall McDaniel set the standard with 11 straight Pro Bowl
starts from 1989-99. McDaniel earned his 12th career Pro
PRO BOWL BERTHS AMONG CURRENT VIKINGS Bowl as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000.
PLAYER SEASON
Steve Hutchinson, G.............. 2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 NFC PRO BOWL STARTING OFFENSIVE LINES
Kevin Williams, DT ....................................2004, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 PLAYER SEASON
Pat Williams, DT ............................................. 2006, ‘07, ‘08 Adams, Hutchinson, Gurode, Snee, Gross ................... 2008
Adrian Peterson, RB .............................................. 2007, ‘08 Adams, Hutchinson, Gurode, Davis, Samuel ................ 2007
COACHES
Jared Allen, DE ...................................................... 2007, ‘08 Jones, Hutchinson, Birk, Allen, Adams ......................... 2006
Antoine Winfield, CB ..................................................... 2008 Jones, Hutchinson, Bentley, Allen, Pace ....................... 2005
ranked #6 in the NFL in total offense and averaged 351.7 yards per rushing TDs led the NFL.
game...Helped Matt Hasselbeck set the franchise record with 3,841
passing yards.
COLLEGE Only the 2nd player in UM history to earn All-Big Ten
STAFF
honors 4 times, joining DT Mark Messner (1985-88)...A 1st-Team
2002 Suffered season-ending broken leg in the 4th game of the All-America as a junior and senior and garnered freshman All-
season, an ESPN Sunday Night affair vs. Minnesota (9/29)...Before America honors in 1997...Finalist for Lombardi Award and Outland
leaving game vs. Minnesota he helped Alexander set an NFL record Trophy as a senior and Lombardi semi-finalist as a junior...Moved
with 5 TDs in the 1st half, 4 rushing and a receiving score...Placed from DT to OG during his redshirt season in 1996.
PLAYERS
on IR on 11/12/02.
PREP Standout OT/DE at Coral Springs (FL) High...A 2nd-
2001 Made a huge impact earning All-Rookie honors from Team All-USA choice by USA Today, Atlanta Journal-
Football News...Helped the offense rank 8th in the NFL in rush- Constitution Top 100 honoree and selected to play in Florida
ing with an average of 121.0 yards per game...Cleared a path for North-South All-Star game as a senior...Captain of the
Alexander to run for 1,318 yards after going for 313 yards in 2000... basketball team.
ROOKIES
Helped Alexander set a team record with 266 rushing yards vs.
Oakland (11/11) and run for 176 yards and 142 yards in consecutive
games vs. Jacksonville (10/7) and Denver (10/14)...Alexander’s 14
PACIFIC PARADISE
2008 SEASON
PRO BOWL RESULTS SINCE THE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
DATE SCORE SITE PLAYER OF THE GAME
1/24/71 .....NFC 27, AFC 6...................LA Memorial Coliseum ............................................ Jan Stenerud, KC (off.), Fred Carr, GB (line)
1/23/72 .....AFC 26, NFC 13.................LA Memorial Coliseum ....................................... Jan Stenerud, KC (off.), Willie Lanier, KC (def.)
1/21/73 .....AFC 33, NFC 28.................Texas Stadium ........................................................................................... O.J. Simpson, Buffalo
1/20/74 .....AFC 15, NFC 13.................Arrowhead Stadium ................................................................................ Garo Yepremian, Miami
1/20/75 .....NFC 17, AFC 10.................Orange Bowl ...................................................................................... James Harris, Los Angeles
1/26/76 .....NFC 23, AFC 20.................Lousiana Superdome ...............................................................................Billy Johnson, Houston
1/17/77 .....AFC 24, NFC 14.................Kingdome..................................................................................................Mel Blount, Pittsburgh
1/23/78 .....NFC 14, AFC 13.................Tampa Stadium ........................................................................................Walter Payton, Chicago RECORDS
1/29/79 .....NFC 13, AFC 7...................LA Memorial Coliseum ....................................................................... Ahmad Rashad, Minnesota
1/27/80 .....NFC 37, AFC 27.................Aloha Stadium ................................................................................. Chuck Muncie, New Orleans
2/1/81 .......NFC 21, AFC 7 ...................Aloha Stadium ............................................................................................Eddie Murray, Detroit
1/31/82 .....AFC 16, NFC 13.................Aloha Stadium ................................................................................... Kellen Winslow, San Diego
2/6/83 .......NFC 20, AFC 19.................Aloha Stadium ........................................................................................... Dan Fouts, San Diego
1/29/84 .....NFC 45, AFC 3...................Aloha Stadium .................................................................................Joe Theismann, Washington
PLAYOFF RECORDS
2/2/97 .......AFC 26, NFC 23 (OT) ........Aloha Stadium .................................................................................... Mark Brunell, Jacksonville
2/1/98 .......AFC 29, NFC 24.................Aloha Stadium ........................................................................................... Warren Moon, Seattle
2/7/99 .......AFC 23, NFC 10 .................Aloha Stadium ..........................................Keyshawn Johnson, NY Jets & Ty Law, New England
2/6/00 .......NFC 51, AFC 31.................Aloha Stadium ....................................................................................... Randy Moss, Minnesota
2/4/01 .......AFC 38, NFC 17.................Aloha Stadium .......................................................................................... Rich Gannon, Oakland
2/9/02 .......AFC 38, NFC 30 .................Aloha Stadium .......................................................................................... Rich Gannon, Oakland
2/2/03 .......AFC 45, NFC 20.................Aloha Stadium ................................................................................ Ricky Williams, New Orleans
EXTRA POINTS
2/8/04 .......NFC 55, AFC 52.................Aloha Stadium .......................................................................................... Marc Bulger, St. Louis
2/13/05 .....AFC 38, NFC 27 .................Aloha Stadium ...............................................................................Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
2/12/06 .....NFC 23, AFC 17 .................Aloha Stadium .................................................................................. Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay
2/10/07 .....AFC 31, NFC 28 .................Aloha Stadium .....................................................................................Carson Palmer, Cincinnati
2/10/08 .....NFC 42, AFC 30.................Aloha Stadium ..................................................................................Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
2/8/09 .......NFC 30, AFC 21 .................Aloha Stadium ....................................................................................... Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 2008 Helped Vikings late-season surge that sealed the NFC
(4/2), 2007 (12/12), 2008 (9/5, 1/1). Total-25/19, 1/1. North title for the club…Posted 2-1 record as a starter in the final
3 games of the regular season and started NFC Wild Card Playoff
• Earned 1st career NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for
game vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09), his 1st career playoff game…
4-TD performance at Arizona (12/14/08) against the eventual
Named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week and FedEx Air
NFC champions.
Player of the Week for the 1st time in his career for performance
• Starting QB in upset road wins over Super Bowl XLII champion at Arizona (12/14) when he threw 4 TDs and posted a career-best
NY Giants in 2007 and NFC champions Arizona in 2008. 135.5 passer rating…Connected with WR Bobby Wade for a
59-yard TD pass, his longest of the season, at Arizona (12/14)…
• Has taken part in the NFL’s Take a Player to School Day in the
Threw 2 TD passes to TE Visanthe Shiancoe and tied for the
past 2 seasons with local elementary school students.
team-high with 76 rushing yards vs. Atlanta (12/21), notching the
3rd-most rushing yards in a game by a Vikings QB in team his-
OFF THE FIELD Majored in psychology at Alabama tory…Led a Vikings 4th-quarter comeback to win game at Detroit
State…Participated in 2008 NFL’s Take a Player to School day
(12/7), entering the game late in the 2nd quarter after starter Gus
when he joined a Rosemount, MN youth on a day at school...
Frerotte was injured...Entered the 4th quarter trailing 10-13 and
Has career aspirations to coach or work with children to honor
hit Shiancoe for the go-ahead TD with 11:22 remaining in the
the coaches who helped mentor him throughout his youth...
game…Started opening 2 games of the season at Green Bay (9/8)
An avid cook, hosts barbecues during offseason workouts to
and vs. Indianapolis (9/14).
promote team building…Name is pronounced TAH-vah-ris...
Attended same high school, Sidney Lanier High in Montgomery,
AL, as Packers legend Bart Starr...Son, Tarvaris, was born in
2007 Guided the Vikings offense to the #13 ranking in the NFL,
a jump from #23 in 2006…Took over starting job and notched
September 2007.
an 8-4 record in his 12 starts, with 2 of the losses coming in
overtime games…Had a 7-3 record in his final 10 starts of
HONORS NFC Offensive Player of the Week, FedEx Air
the season…Key element to the Vikings 5-game win streak in
Player of the Week at Arizona (12/14/08).
November and December that raised the record to 8-6, convert-
ing 70.5% of his passes in that 5-game stretch…Battled through
PRO Helped Vikings play well late in the 2008 season and seal injuries that forced him to miss 4 games during the season…
the NFC North Division title, the 1st Division title since 2000...
Led NFC QBs with 3 rushing TDs on the season…Threw 3 TD
Went 2-1 as a starter in the final 3 regular-season games of
passes of 60+ yards during the season to 3 different players
2008…Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week and FedEx
and won all 3 games…Connected with RB Adrian Peterson for a
Air Player of the Week for performance at Arizona (12/14/08),
60-yard TD on Peterson’s 1st career catch in the season opening
throwing 4 TDs against the eventual NFC Champions…A dual
win vs. Atlanta (9/9)…Hit WR Troy Williamson for a 60-yard TD
threat with his legs and arm, accounting for 24 career TDs,
at Chicago (10/14) and connected with WR Sidney Rice for a
20 through the air and 4 on the ground...Posted wins against
60-yard TD at NY Giants (11/25), the big score coming on the
Super Bowl XLII champion NY Giants and AFC Championship
2nd play of the game…Set a Vikings record and matched an NFL
participants San Diego during the 2007 season...Ranked 2nd in
record by converting a pair of 2-point conversions in the season
completion percentage among his rookie classmates at 58.0%,
finale at Denver (12/30), running in a pair of 2-pointers to cap a
trailing only Jay Cutler’s 59.1%....Joined Vince Young and Matt
furious 4th-quarter comeback that forced the game to overtime…
Leinart as the only 3 rookie QBs to throw and rush for TDs on
Connected on a season-long 71-yard pass to Robert Ferguson
the season…Ran for a TD and threw for a pair of TDs in 2006...
vs. Chicago (12/17) on Monday Night Football…Engineered a
Started 1st career game at Green Bay (12/21) on an NFL Network
comeback win over Chicago (12/17) in his 1st Monday Night
Thursday Night Football game…Was the 5th QB selected in the
Football start, fighting back from a 10-point 1st-half deficit…
2006 NFL Draft...Only the 2nd player ever drafted from Alabama
Posted 1st career game with no sacks or INTs in win at San
State by the Vikings.
Francisco (12/9)…Had season-best 139.2 passer rating at NY
Giants (11/25) in an upset win over the eventual Super Bowl
XLII Champions.
ACTION JACKSON 2006 Started final 2 games of the regular season, becoming
Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson led the Vikings to 2 wins late only the 3rd Vikings rookie QB to start a game in franchise
in the 2008 regular season to seal the NFC North title and history, joining Fran Tarkenton and Tommy Kramer...Became
showed his talents through the air and on the ground. Against the 1st rookie QB to start for the Vikings in 30 years when
Atlanta (12/21/08), he ran for 76 yards, the 3rd-best rushing he opened Thursday Night Football game on NFL Network at
day by a Vikings QB in team history. The week before in a win Green Bay (12/21)…Threw 2 TDs- hitting Mewelde Moore on
over eventual NFC Champion Arizona, Jackson earned NFC a 35-yard screen pass vs. NY Jets (12/17) and connecting with
Offensive Player of the Week with a 4-TD passing day. In his Travis Taylor vs. St. Louis (12/31) in the season finale...Ran for
career, Jackson has rushed for 4 TDs. his 1st career TD vs. St. Louis (12/31)…Tied for the longest
pass completion of the Vikings season with a 50-yard pass to
RUSHING YARDS IN A GAME BY VIKINGS QBs Moore vs. St. Louis (12/31)…Hit Ciatrick Fason for his 1st career
PLAYER YARDS completion at Chicago (12/3) on a 4-yard pass.
Fran Tarkenton vs. LA Rams (11/5/61)............................. 99
Daunte Culpepper vs. Detroit (10/14/01) .......................... 83 COLLEGE Left school ranked 7th in Southwestern Athletic
Tarvaris Jackson vs. Atlanta (12/21/08) ........................ 76 Conference history with 68 TD passes, despite playing only 3
Wade Wilson vs. Washington (12/26/87) ......................... 75 seasons in the league and ranked 9th in SWAC history with 7,839
EXECUTIVES
senior…Was tabbed as the SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of
the Year...ASU’s captain and offensive MVP during senior year...
Threw for 2,941 yards, the 3rd-most in ASU history...Gained
3,226 yards of offense (2,941 passing/285 rushing), the 3rd-most
in school history...Threw 3+ TD passes in 7 of 11 games on the
season and threw a TD in all 11 games…During junior season
he guided the Hornets to SWAC title and a 10-2 mark, becoming
only the 2nd QB in school history to lead a team to 10 wins...
COACHES
Named MVP of SWAC Championship VI and the Detroit Football
Classic as a junior in 2004...In his ASU debut in 2003, led team
to an 8-5 record, the SWAC Eastern Division title and a berth in
SWAC Championship V...In 2002 he saw time in 8 games for the
Razorbacks in his final season with the team...Started 1st career
collegiate game at Auburn...Threw 1st career TD pass vs. South
Florida…As a freshman in 2001, he played in 3 games for the
STAFF
Razorbacks before shoulder injury sidelined him...Granted medi-
cal redshirt for season...Made college football debut against UNLV
in 2001 season opener.
PLAYERS
AL...Honorable-Mention All-State choice as a junior and senior...
Helped team to 9-2 mark as a senior and served as team captain.
JACKSON’S NFL TOTALS
PASSING
ROOKIES
Year GP/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yards Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating
2006 (Minn) .......... 4/2 81 47 58.0 475 5.8 2 4 50 8/37 62.5
2007 (Minn) ...... 12/12 294 171 58.2 1,911 6.5 9 12 71 19/70 70.8
2008 (Minn) .......... 9/5 149 88 59.1 1,056 7.1 9 2 59t 14/97 95.4
Playoffs.............. 1/1 35 15 42.9 164 4.7 0 1 27 1/11 45.4
2008 SEASON
Totals ............25/19 524 306 58.3 3,442 6.6 20 18 71 41/204 76.5
Record as Starter (regular/playoffs): 10-9/0-1; 0-2 in 2006, 8-4 in 2007; 2-3/0-1 in 2008.
RUSHING
Year Att. Yards Avg. LG TD
2006...........................15 77 5.1 13 1
2007...........................54 260 4.8 32 3
RECORDS
2008...........................26 145 5.6 29 0
Playoffs.....................2 17 8.5 17 0
Totals .................. 95 482 5.1 32 4
PLAYOFF RECORDS
JACKSON’S TOUCHDOWNS
GAME PLAY
vs. NY Jets, 12/17/06 ................................................................................................................................................. 35 pass to M. Moore
vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 ........................................................................................................................................ 1 run, 3 pass to T. Taylor
vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 .................................................................................................................................................... 60 pass to A. Peterson
@ Detroit, 9/16/07 ...............................................................................................................................................................................1 run
@ Chicago, 10/14/07 ............................................................................................................................................60 pass to T. Williamson
@ NY Giants, 11/25/07 ................................................................................................................................................... 60 pass to S. Rice
vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 ............................................................................................................................ 6 pass to B. Wade, 2 pass to S. Rice
@ San Francisco, 12/9/07 ....................................................................................................................................... 19 pass to R. Ferguson
vs. Washington, 12/23/07 ..................................................................................................................2 pass to J. Kleinsasser, 6 run, 1 run
@ Denver, 12/30/07 ....................................................................................................................... 5 pass to B. Wade, 22 pass to B. Wade
@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 pass to S. Rice
@ Detroit, 12/7/08 ...................................................................................................................................................11 pass to V. Shiancoe
@ Arizona, 12/14/08 ...................................................41 pass to B. Berrian, 6 pass to S. Rice, 11 pass to C. Taylor, 59 pass to B. Wade
vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 ......................................................................................................... 21 pass to V. Shiancoe, 17 pass to V. Shiancoe
vs. NY Giants, 12/28/08 ..............................................................................................................................................54 pass to B. Berrian
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-0 WEIGHT 176 ACQUIRED D6b (#193) FOR 2008
DOB 7-10-84 NFL 1st YEAR
COLLEGE JACKSON STATE VIKINGS 1st YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 Morris was a 1st-round choice by Kansas City.
(PS). Total- 0/0. 2008 Spent entire regular season and Wild Card Playoff week
• The 1st Jackson State player the Vikings have drafted since DE on Vikings practice squad...Signed to Vikings practice squad
Fernando Smith in the 2nd round of 1994 Draft. following final roster cuts to 53 players after preseason action...
Saw time during preseason at WR and as a return man...Acquired
• Married before his junior year of college to high school sweet-
STAFF
with 2nd pick by team in the 6th round (#193 overall) in 2008 and
heart, Kassy. was part of 5-member draft class, tied for the smallest in Vikings
OFF THE FIELD Majored in health education at JSU... history with the 2009 class.
Brother, James, played football at Arkansas-Pine Bluff...Married COLLEGE Helped lead Tigers to Southwest Athletic
before his junior year at JSU to high school sweetheart, Kassy...
PLAYERS
Conference title as a senior, completing dramatic turnaround
Couple is expecting their 1st child in summer 2009...Enjoys by a JSU program that went 2-9 in 2005 and improved to 8-4
playing saxophone, an instrument he picked up in junior high... in 2007...Started every game he played over his final 3 seasons
Is the youngest of 8 children...Aspires to go into the physical at JSU...Was the 1st player from a Mississippi college drafted in
therapy or medical field after football...Has worked as a youth 2008...Had career-high 199 receiving yards against Southern as
mentor through Urban Suns Community Development in his a junior on 7 catches...Played 1st college game against Alabama
ROOKIES
hometown of Gary, IN. State and future Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson on 10/9/04.
PRO Had impressive 2009 offseason in the weight room and PREP Named All-State as a senior at William A. Wirt High in
on the field...Spent entire 2008 season on the Vikings practice Gary, IN...Caught 20 TDs in 8 games as a senior.
squad...Hard work in the Vikings strength and conditioning pro-
gram added muscle to his frame during his rookie season...The
1st Jackson State player drafted since 2000 when WR Sylvester
2008 SEASON
TYRELL JOHNSON S / #25
HEIGHT 6-0 WEIGHT 207 ACQUIRED D2 (#43) FOR 2008 RECORDS
DOB 5-19-85 NFL 2nd YEAR
COLLEGE ARKANSAS STATE VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 Williams…The Vikings 1st draft pick in 2008 after trading the
1st-round pick (#17) as part of the Jared Allen deal with Kansas
(16/7, 1/0). Total- 16/7, 1/0.
City...The 2nd S drafted in 2008...The highest-drafted S in Vikings
• Started opening 7 games of his rookie season in 2008. history since Orlando Thomas in 1995 (#43) overall...The 2nd
player drafted by the Vikings out of Arkansas State, joining DB
• Notched 1st career INT and FR on Monday Night Football at
Joe Hollimon in 1975, an 8th-round choice (#207 overall) who
New Orleans (10/6/08).
did not make the roster.
• Was the 2nd safety drafted in 2008, the highest-drafted safety
by the Vikings since Orlando Thomas in 1995. 2008 Played in all 16 games as a rookie earning starts in the
opening 7 contests…Tallied 5 tackles (4 solo) in his 1st career
OFF THE FIELD Earned bachelor’s degree in management playoff game vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09) in NFC Wild Card game…
information systems (MIS) and is working on MBA at Arkansas Recorded both of his takeaways on Monday Night Football at New
HISTORY
State...Mother, Patricia, was a track and field All-America at Orleans (10/6), picking off NFL Offensive Player of the Year Drew
Arkansas...Given name is Marcellous Tyrell Johnson...Name is Brees and recovering a Reggie Bush fumble for 7 yards…Led
pronounced Ty-rell...Grew up in same area of rural Cleveland all Viking DBs with a season-high 8 tackles vs. Carolina (9/21)
County, Arkansas as Vikings DT Kevin Williams...Active with in just his 3rd career game…Chipped in with 6 special teams
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and frequently speaks to youth tackles on the year…Started and played in 1st career game on
and student groups...The 1st NFL player from tiny Rison High Monday Night Football in season opener at Green Bay (9/8) and
EXTRA POINTS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2003 tion heavily after Pat Williams injury sidelined him for the final 3
(13/0-StL), 2004 (9/5, 2/2-StL), 2005 (15/9-StL), 2006 (16/16- weeks of the season…Signed by Vikings on 12/3 after his release
by Jacksonville…Played in 6 games for the Jaguars before his
StL) 2007 (3/0-Chi), 2008 (2/0, 1/0-Minn.; 6/0-Jax). Total-
release…Notched 1.0 sack, 8 tackles and 7 QB hurries during his
64/30, 3/2 (53/30, 2/2-StL, 3/0-Chi, 6/0-Jax, 2/0, 1/0-Minn.).
6 contests…Played in Jacksonville under former Vikings Pro Bowl
• Former 1st-round draft pick (#12) by St. Louis in 2003. LB and Jags head coach Jack Del Rio.
• Standout Penn State star was named Defensive Lineman of the
Year in the Big Ten as a senior.
2007 Played in 3 games for Chicago at the end of the season
after signing as a free agent on 12/11/07...Acquired by Denver
in trade with St. Louis on 6/8/07 but released following training
OFF THE FIELD Holds degree in rehabilitation ser-
camp.
vices education....Known by his nickname, Griz…Teammates
in Chicago with Vikings WR Bernard Berrian...Active during his
NFL career with adoption charities....Has donated to Beyond the
2006 Started all 16 games at NT for the Rams…Notched lone
sack of the season in the regular-season finale at Minnesota
Burroughs, a scholarship program for New York City students...
(12/31) when he caught Tarvaris Jackson…Posted career-best
Works with Youth Lifeline Football camp in St. Louis, where he
55 tackles on the season.
makes his offseason home...Owns real estate company that cre-
ates affordable home-ownership opportunities through redevelop-
ment and new home construction in St. Louis.
2005 Started 9 of 15 games he played for the Rams and posted
career-best 3.0 sacks on the season…Started opening 9 games of
the season…Had career-high 2.0 sacks at Arizona (9/18) against
PRO Former 1st-round pick gives Vikings depth behind Pro
Kurt Warner…Had a sack and 6 tackles vs. New Orleans (10/23).
Bowlers Pat Williams and Kevin Williams...Originally the #12 over-
all pick in the 2003 Draft by St. Louis...Re-signed by Vikings as
a free agent during 2009 offseason after seeing time in the 2008
2004 Rebounded from foot injury to come on as a full-time
starter late in the season…Inactive for opening 7 games of sea-
Vikings final 2 regular season games and the Wild Card Playoff
son…Helped Rams advance to Divisional Round of NFC Playoffs,
game…Spent opening 4 seasons of his NFL career with St. Louis
starting the Wild Card game and Divisional game…Started 1st
before going to Denver in trade on 6/8/07...Released by Broncos
career game vs. San Francisco (12/5) and had 6 tackles.
on 9/1/07 following 2007 training camp and signed with Chicago
for the final 3 games of season, joining team on 12/11/07…Joined
Jacksonville as a free agent on 3/5/08…Released by Jaguars in
2003 Selected with 12th overall pick in the Draft by Rams...
Played in 13 games as a rookie…Saw action in 1st game at Seattle
the week following the Vikings-Jags game on 11/23....Signed by
(9/21) where he played special teams…Blocked a Todd Peterson
Vikings on 12/3/08 in week leading to game at Detroit.
PAT try at San Francisco (11/2)…Had season-high 5 tackles vs.
Baltimore (11/9).
2008 Played in final 2 regular season games and the Wild Card
playoff game for the Vikings, factoring into the defensive line rota-
EXECUTIVES
Tackles
Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PBU TFL QBH FF/FR
2003 (StL) ................ 13/0 8 2 10 0.0 0 0 -- -- 0/0
2004 (StL) .................. 9/5 16 15 31 0.0 0 1 -- -- 0/0
Playoffs.................... 2/2 6 3 9 1.0 0 0 -- -- 0/0
2005 (StL) ................ 15/9 26 27 53 3.0 0 0 -- -- 1/0
COACHES
2006 (StL) .............. 16/16 32 23 55 1.0 0 0 -- -- 1/2
2007 (Chi) ................... 3/0 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 -- -- 0/0
2008 (Jax) .................. 6/0 4 4 8 1.0 0 0 -- 7 0/0
(Minn)...................... 2/0 2 2 4 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/0
STAFF
Playoffs.................... 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/0
Total ................. 64/30 90 74 164 5.0 0 1 0.0 7 2/2
Playoffs .............. 3/2 6 3 9 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/0
PLAYERS
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles ................................6........many times, last @ Carolina, 11/19/06
Sacks ...............................2.0........@ Arizona, 9/18/05
Forced Fumble ....................1........@ Arizona, 9/18/05
Fumble Recovery ................1........vs. Seattle, 10/15/06; @ Carolina, 11/19/06
ROOKIES
Blocked PAT........................1........@ San Francisco, 11/2/03
KENNEDY’S SACKS
GAME QB SACK
@ Seattle, 1/8/05* ..................... Matt Hasselbeck ..................1.0
@ Arizona, 9/18/05 .................... Kurt Warner.........................2.0
2008 SEASON
vs. New Orleans, 10/23/05......... Aaron Brooks ......................1.0
@ Minnesota, 12/31/06.............. Tarvaris Jackson .................1.0
@ Detroit, 11/9/08 ..................... Drew Stanton ......................1.0
TOTALS ............................................................. 6.0
*playoffs
BROTHERS IN ARMS
A number of Vikings players and coaches have brothers who also have been involved, or are currently involved in football at a high RECORDS
level. Some of the most notable are:
The Abdullahs
Vikings S Husain Abdullah’s older brother Hamza is currently
a DB with the Cleveland Browns. Hamza joined the Browns
after 4 seasons as a teammate of Vikings CB Karl Paymah
PLAYOFF RECORDS
in Denver.
The Bootys
2nd-year QB John David Booty has a pair of older brothers that
earned success on the gridiron. Josh, also a QB, was drafted
by the Seattle Seahawks in 2001 and then spent time with the
Browns and Oakland Raiders. A second Booty brother, Abram,
played WR receiver at LSU and Valdosta State as a collegian.
The Brinkleys
Vikings 5th-round draft pick Jasper Brinkley (pictured right)
has a twin brother, Casper (pictured left), whom he was team-
mates with at South Carolina and is a defensive lineman with the Carolina Panthers were he spent 2008 on the practice squad.
The Hendersons
HISTORY
LBs E.J. and Erin Henderson are the Vikings most obvious set of brothers. The Hendersons were actually never teammates before
the 2008 season, as E.J. is 6-years Erin’s senior. Erin however followed in E.J.’s footsteps by attending the University of Maryland.
The Herrons
Vikings LB David Herron, also has a younger playing top-level ball. Daniel Herron is entering his junior season and is projected to
be the starting RB at Ohio State, after serving as the backup to All-American Chris Wells.
The Moores
EXTRA POINTS
Vikings WR Nick Moore followed his big brother Lance to Toldeo University. Lance, 3-years Nick’s senior, plays for the New Orleans
Saints since 2005 and had a breakout season in 2008 with 5 TDs.
The Onatolus
2009 free agent acquisition Kenny Onatolu played LB alongside his twin brother Taiwo at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Kenny
spent 2007 and 2008 in the CFL with Edmonton is battling for a spot on the Vikings roster. Taiwo is coaching with his alma mater.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 1999 career- 2002 and 2007...Helped Adrian Peterson earn NFL Rookie
(13/7, 2/1), 2000 (14/8, 2/0), 2001 (11/11), 2002 (14/12), 2003 of the Year honors in 2007 and set the NFL single-game rush-
(16/16), 2004 (1/1), 2005 (16/16), 2006 (16/12), 2007 (16/10), ing record with 296 yards vs. San Diego (11/4/07)...Only Steve
Jordan (149) has started more games at TE than Kleinsasser’s
2008 (16/11, 1/1). Total- 133/104, 5/2.
104 for the Vikings…Key element in the Vikings ranking #1 in
• Named to USA Today’s All-Joe Team in 2007 and 2008, honor- the NFL in offense for the 1st time in franchise history in 2003
ing hard-working and under-recognized players. and leading the NFL in rushing for the 1st time in 2002…Set
career-highs in 2003 with 46 catches, 401 yards and 4 TDs…
• Ranks 2nd in team history for starts by a TE with 104 and 5th
Ranked 3rd on team in catches in 2002 and 2003…Key element
in Vikings history for catches by a TE with 164.
in leading Robert Smith to 1,000-yard seasons in 1999 and 2000,
• Has paved the way for 5 of the 6 top single-season rushing Michael Bennett in 2002, Chester Taylor in 2006 and Peterson in
marks in Vikings history, including Adrian Peterson’s team- 2007 and 2008…Has blocked for a 1,000-yard runner in 6 of his
record and NFL-leading 1,760 yards in 2008. NFL seasons...Has paved the way for 5 of the top 6 single-season
rushing performances in Vikings history, Peterson’s 1,760 yards
• His 10 catches at St. Louis in 2003 are tied for the 2nd-most
in 2008, Smith’s 1,521 yards in 2000, Peterson’s 1,341 in 2007,
by a Vikings TE.
Bennett’s 1,296 in 2002 and Taylor’s 1,216 in 2006...Helped the
2002 Vikings lead the NFL in rushing for the 1st time in team his-
OFF THE FIELD Has worked extensively with the Make- tory…Made his 1st start in the NFL vs. Oakland (9/19/99) at FB…
A-Wish Foundation, serving with his wife at the annual banquet...
Drafted in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 1999 NFL draft…
Participates annually in the Epilepsy Foundation Clothing Drive...
Vikings traded picks 59, 73, and 163 to the Steelers to acquire
Participates at the North Dakota Special Olympics Games...Took
Kleinsasser with the 44th pick.
part in the 2008 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener, spread-
ing the message to young people about getting involved in the
outdoors...Financial management major at UND...He and wife,
2008 Helped Peterson become the 1st Vikings RB to lead the
NFL in rushing with a team-record 1,760 yards and 10 games
Christa, have a son, Carter...Couple has a beagle, Vince...Avid
over the 100-yard mark…Led team to 1st NFC North title, the
icefisherman...Inducted to North Dakota High School Sports Hall
1st time since 2000 winning a Divisional crown…Played in all
of Fame in 2008...Grew up on a beef and crop farm his family still
16 games for the 4th straight season…Caught 2 passes, 17
runs...Sister, Sheri, was a 2-time All-America basketball player
yards each, vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09) in Wild Card playoffs…Had
at North Dakota.
season-long 34-yard catch vs. Detroit (10/12)…Earned spot on
the USA Today All-Joe Team for the 2nd straight season.
HONORS 2007, 2008 USA Today All-Joe Team.
PRO Is the longest-tenured Vikings player, playing his 11th 2007 Powered the Vikings rushing attack that ranked #1 in the
NFL and cleared the way for Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson
season with the club in 2009…Has earned a spot on the USA
to lead the NFC in rushing and post the 2nd-best rushing season
Today All-Joe Team in 2007 and 2008, honoring the NFL’s
in team history with 1,341 yards...Named to USA Today’s All-
overlooked and under-appreciated...Dominant blocker that was
Joe Team for the 1st time in his career...Caught 26-yard pass
key to the Vikings ranking #1 in the NFL in rushing in 2007...Has
vs. Chicago (12/17) on Monday Night Football, the 2nd-longest
been part of the NFL’s #1-ranked rush offense 2 times during his
EXECUTIVES
Kleinsasser has led the way for 8 different Vikings backs to Night Football, catching 3-yard and 11-yard scoring tosses from
break the 100-yard mark 48 times including playoff action. Culpepper…His 2-TD day vs. Chicago tied a Vikings record for
TDs by a TE and is the 1st since Andrew Glover in 1998…Caught
TOP VIKINGS RBs RUSHING SEASONS a 4-yard TD pass vs. Green Bay (11/2) and a 4-yarder vs. Kansas
PLAYER/SEASON/YDS KLEINSASSER’S GAMES City (12/20), both from Culpepper.
Adrian Peterson, 2008; 1,760 yds ..........................16
Robert Smith, 2000; 1,521 yds ..............................14 2002 Was 3rd on the team with 393 receiving yards and tied
Adrian Peterson, 2007; 1,341 yds ..........................16 for 3rd with 37 catches…Caught 1st career TD vs. Detroit (10/13)
COACHES
Michael Bennett, 2002; 1,296 yds ..........................14 on a 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper in leading Vikings to 1st
Robert Smith, 1997; 1,266 yds.........................................NA win of the season…Ran 6 times for 17 yards on the season…
Chester Taylor, 2006; 1,216 yds ............................16 Helped Vikings lead the NFL in rushing for the 1st time in the
42-year history of the team…Team averaged 5.3 yards per carry,
100-YARD RUSHERS BEHIND KLEINSASSER a Vikings record...Team ran for a team-record 26 TDs…Team set
PLAYER 100-YARD GAMES record with 2,507 rushing yards and broke old team record with
350 first downs…Had season-high 6 catches vs. Buffalo (9/15)
STAFF
Adrian Peterson ................................................................ 16
Robert Smith .................................................................. 11* and career-high 64 yards with career- long 39-yarder at Tampa
Michael Bennett .................................................................. 8 Bay (11/3)…Caught a pass in every game he played…Set career
Chester Taylor ..................................................................... 6 high with 12 starts and tied career high with 14 games played.
Mewelde Moore .................................................................. 2
2001
PLAYERS
Onterrio Smith .................................................................... 2 Scored 1st career TD on a 2-yard run vs. Green Bay
Moe Williams ...................................................................... 2 (10/21)…Started all 11 games he played…Battled ankle injury
Artose Pinner ...................................................................... 1 that kept him out of 5 of the final 7 games of the season…Posted
*includes 1 playoff game career-high 5 rushes for 20 yards vs. Green Bay (10/21), including
a career-long 11-yard run…Hauled in 8 catches for 51 yards vs.
pass of his career...Helped Peterson set new NFL record with 296 Tampa Bay (9/30)…Came back from 4-game absence with ankle
rushing yards vs. San Diego (11/4) and the 2nd-highest total in injury to start vs. Jacksonville (12/23)…Started at Green Bay
ROOKIES
team history with 224 yards at Chicago (10/14)...Opened path (12/30) where he had a pair of carries for 10 yards before leaving
for Viking rushing game to set team record with 2,634 yards, an the game with aggravated ankle injury…Inactive for season finale
average of 164.6 yards per game...Paved the way for Peterson to at Baltimore (1/7/02) with ankle injury.
break the 100-yard rushing mark 6 times on the season and Taylor
to achieve the feat 2 times, tying the Vikings record of 8 games 2000 Helped open holes for Robert Smith to set the then-team
with a 100-yard rusher during the season...Peterson (1,341) and record for single season rushing at 1,521 yards and run for a
2008 SEASON
Taylor (844) combined to set a new team record for rushing yards career-high 7 TDs…Played in 14 and started 8 games…Posted
by a tandem with 2,185...Caught TD pass from Tarvaris Jackson 1st NFL carry in season-opener vs. Chicago (9/3), finishing the
vs. Washington (12/23) on NBC Sunday Night Football. day with 5 yards on 2 carries and 32 yards on 2 receptions with a
21-yarder…Inactive for games at Dallas (11/23) and vs. Carolina
2006 Played in all 16 games and started 12…Opened holes for (11/19) with hamstring injury…Notched 1st career special teams
Chester Taylor to rush for 1,214 yards, the 4th-best single-season tackle vs. Tampa Bay (10/9) on Monday Night Football.
performance in team history…Helped Vikings RBs hit the century
mark 5 times on the season with Taylor breaking the 100-yard 1999 Played in his 1st NFL game in season opener vs. Atlanta
mark in 4 games and backup Artose Pinner running for 100+ (9/12), lining up at TE, H-back and FB…Started his 1st game
RECORDS
yards once during the season…Blocked as Pinner tied a Vikings lined up at FB vs. Oakland (9/19) and caught his 1st pass, a
record with 3 rushing TDs in his lone start of the season at Detroit 6-yard strike from Randall Cunningham… Started at FB vs. Dallas
(12/10) and ran for 125 yards for his 1st career 100-yard game… (11/8) after missing 3 games due to injury…After returning from
Caught season-best 2 passes vs. Detroit (10/8). injury, he helped Robert Smith average 102 yards-per-game and
4.9 yards-per-carry over the next 8 games…Made the position
2005 Battled back from knee surgery in 2004 to start all 16 change from TE to FB during bye week practices leading up to
games in 2005...Helped pave the way for Michael Bennett (1) and the San Diego game (11/28) as well as changing jersey numbers
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Mewelde Moore (2) to each break the 100-yard rushing mark on from #85 to #40…Started at FB vs. Kansas City (12/12) and vs.
the season...Blocked lone career punt and 1st punt by a Viking Green Bay (12/20)…Caught a pass for 7 yards from Jeff George
since 2003 in regular-season finale vs. Chicago (1/1/06)...Notched vs. Dallas (1/9/00) and blocked for Smith’s team-playoff-record
season-high 42 yards receiving vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)...Had 140 yards rushing in the Vikings Wild Card Playoff win.
season-long 15-yard catch vs. Chicago (1/1/06)...Caught season-
high 4 passes vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and at Detroit (12/4)...Started COLLEGE Ranks 9th on UND’s career-record list with 1,314
all 16 games. yards receiving and 10th with 10 TDs…Is 1 of 3 players drafted by
the Vikings from UND, joining Dave Osborn, 13th round, in 1965
2004 Suffered season-ending knee injury in opener vs. Dallas and Ron Green, 9th round, in 1966…Senior year honors include
(9/12)…Started game vs. Dallas (9/12), his 55th career start and being named consensus All-American and unanimous All-NCC
caught a pair of passes for 24 yards with a long of 18…Placed on 1st-team pick, Daktronics 1st-team All-America, Football Gazette
injured reserve on 9/22/04. 1st-team All-America, Gannett News Service 1st-team All-America
HISTORY
Onterrio Smith and Moe Williams…Helped pave the way for 4 High School…Participated in North Dakota Shrine and Montana-
different Vikings to rush for 400+ yards on the season for the 1st North Dakota All-Star games…All-Region and 2-time All-District
time in team history, Williams (745), Smith (579), Bennett (447) in basketball…Won the state shot put title as a junior and senior
and Daunte Culpepper (422)…Notched career-high 10 catches at and the AAU national shot put title…Won the state discus cham-
St. Louis (11/30), the 2nd-highest total by a Vikings TE trailing pionship as a sophomore and senior.
HELLO CLEVELAND
The Vikings visit Cleveland for the 1st regular season game on the shores of Lake Erie in the new Browns stadium and since the
franchise returned to one of the founding cities of the League in 1999. The Vikings hold the distinction of playing the 1st game
in the newly-minted Browns stadium in the 1999 preseason, facing off on 8/21/99. That game in 1999 featured only 1 current
Viking- rookie TE Jim Kleinsasser, who had joined the Vikings as a 2nd-round draft pick out of the University of North Dakota.
The 2009 season opener at Cleveland will be the 49th opener in Vikings history and only the 2nd time opening at Cleveland in team
history. The 1983 Vikings won 27-21 on 9/4/83 to open the season. The teams have long-standing connections dating back to the
start of the franchise. Vikings Personnel Consultant and former assistant coach Paul Wiggin was a star DE for the Browns from
1957-67, twice earning Pro Bowl honors and was inducted as a Cleveland Browns Legend in 2008. Vikings legend Jim Marshall
began his NFL career in 1960 with the Browns, starting his infamous career-long 282-game streak, including 270 straight with
the Vikings.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 215 ACQUIRED W (SEA.) FOR 2005
DOB 12-24-81 NFL 5th YEAR
COLLEGE UCLA VIKINGS 5thYEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2005 was claimed off waivers after being released by Seattle…Holder
for FGs and PATs.
(15/0), 2006 (16/0), 2007 (16/0), 2008 (16/0, 1/0). Total- 63/0,
1/0.
2008 Recognized by USA Today with a spot on the All-Joe
• Set Vikings records with a 47.6-yard gross punting average and Team, honoring players whose work goes largely unnoticed…
33 punts of 50+ yards in 2008. Set team records for gross average in a season at 47.6, breaking
a team mark that stood since 1964, and set mark for 50-yard
STAFF
• Earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Month in September
punts in a season with 35…Boomed 6 punts of 50+ yards to set
2005, the only rookie in Vikings history to win a Player of the
single-game Vikings record at Tennessee (9/28) and vs. Detroit
Month award.
(10/12)...Served as the holder for K Ryan Longwell’s team-
record-setting 6 FGs of 50+ yards during the season.
OFF THE FIELD Known for his Guitar Hero skills, the
PLAYERS
game inspired him to learn to play guitar and he now plays bass
guitar in a band...Married to Isabel, the couple has a daughter,
2007 Set team records for punts inside the 20 with 34 and
booted then-team-record 29 punts of 50+ yards...Had career-best
Olivia...Political science and history major...Played at UCLA when
season with a gross average of 44.7 and net average of 37.0, both
RB coach Eric Bieniemy was on staff...Has taken his Guitar Hero
ranking in the top 5 in Vikings history for a season...Ranked 3rd
talents and uses them for a good cause, hosting charity tourna-
in the NFL for punts inside the 20 with 34...Tied a team record
ments playing the video game...Avid paintball player.
and set a career-high by landing all 5 punts inside the 20 in
ROOKIES
season opener vs. Atlanta (9/9)...Set a Vikings record for single-
HONORS 2008 USA Today All-Joe Team...NFC Special
game gross punting average at 57.5 yards (4-230 yds) at Detroit
Teams Player of the Month in September 2005.
(9/16)...Boomed longest punt of career, a 70-yarder, at Kansas
City (9/23)...Held on Ryan Longwell’s 55-yard game-winning FG
PRO In 4 seasons, has already etched his name into the at Chicago (10/14) as time expired, the longest FG of his career
Vikings record book in several areas, including top single-season
and the 2nd-longest overall FG in Vikings history...Completed 1st
gross average (47.6 in 2008), 50-yard punts in a season (35 in
2008 SEASON
career pass attempt on a fake FG vs. Detroit (12/2), hitting Jeff
2008), 50-yard punts in a game (6 at Tennessee and vs. Detroit
Dugan for a 27-yard gain and a 1st down.
in 2008) and gross punting average in a game (57.5 at Detroit
in 2007)...Owns Vikings career record with 100 punts of 50+
yards...Agreed to long-term contract extension with Vikings in
2006 Punted 93 times on the season, a team record…Booted
3 punts of 50+ yards and landed 3 punts inside the 20 vs.
October 2007...Converted fake FG for a 1st-down vs. Detroit
Carolina (9/17)…Also flipped the ball on a fake field goal to K
(12/2/07), hitting Jeff Dugan with a shovel pass for a 27-yard
Ryan Longwell, who then connected with Richard Owens on a
gain...Came to the Vikings as a virtual unknown in 2005 when he
16-yard TD pass…Punted 4 times and landed all of them inside
the 20 at Buffalo (10/1)…Hit 3 punts of 50+ yards on Monday
Night Football vs. New England (10/30), including a 61-yarder…
RECORDS
LOTSA LEG
Chris Kluwe’s booming punts have left their mark in the
PLAYOFF RECORDS
PASSING
Year GP/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yards Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating
2007 (Minn) ........ 16/0 1 1 100.0 27 27.0 0 0 27 0/0 118.8
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-3 WEIGHT 244 ACQUIRED UFA (SD) FOR 2006
DOB 12-7-78 NFL 8th YEAR
COLLEGE KANSAS STATE VIKINGS 4thYEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 tied team record with 6 INT-return TDs and 8 overall defensive
(16/14-SD), 2003 (16/16-SD), 2004 (16/16, 1/1-SD), 2005 TDs...Joined the Vikings during 2006 offseason and helped the
team’s overall defense climb from #21 in the NFL in 2005 to #8
(9/6-SD), 2006 (15/11), 2007 (16/10), 2008 (16/15, 1/1). Total-
in 2006, the 1st time the team has been in the top 10 in total
104/88, 2/2 (47/36, 1/1-Minn., 57/52, 1/1-SD).
defense since 1994…Played a large role in the Vikings defense
• Starter on the NFL’s #1-ranked rush defenses the past 4 seasons breaking several team records, including fewest rushing yards
STAFF
with San Diego in 2005 and Minnesota in 2006, 2007 and 2008. allowed in a season (985), fewest rushing yards allowed in a
game (-3 at Detroit, 12/10/06), fewest rushing attempts in a game
• Tied for NFL lead with 4 fumble recoveries in 2008.
(6 vs. Arizona, 11/26/06) and fewest rushing 1st downs for a
• Native of South Dakota, joins fellow Vikings LB Chad Greenway season (53)…The Vikings 985 rushing yards allowed ranks as
as the NFL’s only starters from the state. the 2nd-lowest total in the NFL since the 1970 merger…Helped
PLAYERS
Chargers rank #1 in the NFL against the run in 2005, allowing
OFF THE FIELD Vikings leader in the Tackle Influenza 84.3 yards per game...Stepped into starting lineup as a rookie
campaign with the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital and made an immediate impact, earning All-Rookie honors for
and makes regular visits to the hospital as part of the Vikings the Chargers...Drafted in 3rd Round (#71) in 2002 by San Diego...
Community Tuesday events…Was active in several commu- Had career-high 3.0 sacks of Texans QB David Carr on 9/15/02...
nity outreach programs during his Chargers tenure, helping raise His 3.0 sacks tied for the AFC single-game high in 2002, were the
funds for the San Diego Fire Department to purchase helicopters, most by a rookie and tied Steelers’ Joey Porter for most by a LB.
ROOKIES
a cause close to him as he was nearly evacuated from his home
during the October 2003 wild fires that ravaged the area...He and 2008 Tied for NFL lead with career-best 4 fumble recoveries…
wife, Abby, had a daughter, Ames, in May 2008...Couple has a pair Tied Vikings record for passes defensed by a LB with 12, match-
of Great Danes, Moose and Belle...Parents, Al and Han, met while ing the mark set by Matt Blair in 1981…Snared career-best 2 INTs
Al was stationed in Korea with the U.S. Army...Father was Ben’s on the season to tie for Vikings lead, grabbing a Kyle Orton pass
high school principal at Vermillion High...Brother, Jason, was an vs. Chicago (11/30) in a Sunday Night Football contest and a Drew
2008 SEASON
All-America RB at University of South Dakota in their hometown Brees attempt at New Orleans (10/6) on Monday Night Football…
of Vermillion...Brother, Aaron, played baseball at Tennessee Ranked 4th on team and tied career-best with 88 tackles…
Tech...Joined a pair of other Chargers players who flew out to Notched season-high 10 tackles vs. NY Giants (12/28) and sacked
visit troops on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in January QB Eli Manning for the 2nd straight season.
2005...Holds bachelor’s degree in business-general management
from Kansas State. 2007 Tied for Vikings lead with 5.0 sacks to match his career
best, a total that ranks as the 5th-best in Vikings history by a
HONORS 2002 All-Rookie team from Pro Football Weekly LB…Posted career-high 88 tackles and ranked 3rd among Vikings
and Football Digest. defenders…Had 1st career game with an INT and sack at Chicago
in Vikings history for sacks by a LB in a season with 5.0...Set a before lateraling the ball to teammate Cedric Griffin who returned
Vikings record with the longest sack in team history by throwing it 50 yards for a TD at Dallas (10/21)…Forced a fumble on Bears
Eli Manning for a 26-yard loss at NY Giants (11/25/07)...Has All-Pro return man Devin Hester vs. Chicago (12/17) on Monday
notched 21.5 career sacks...Part of Vikings defense in 2007 that Night Football in a Vikings win...Had career-high 10 tackles at
Kansas City (9/23) and notched 3.0 tackles for loss.
BEN’S THERE 2006 Bounced back from an ankle injury in 2005 to play in 15
Ben Leber’s knack for being around the ball was proven again games and start 10…Played a key role in the Vikings ranking
in 2008 as he set a career-high with 2 INTs and tied a Vikings #8 in the NFL in total defense, the 1st time since 1994 the team
record for the most passes defensed by a LB with 12, match- ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in defense…Helped the team to a #1
ing the total held by former Pro Bowler Matt Blair. . ranking in rushing defense, holding opponents to 985 rushing
yards on the season, a team record and the 2nd-lowest total in
HISTORY
PASSES DEFENSED BY VIKINGS LBs IN A SEASON the NFL since the 1970 merger…Notched his 1st career INT and
PLAYER, SEASON PDs 1st career TD during the season…Sacked Brett Favre at Green Bay
Ben Leber, 2008 ...............................................12 (12/21), his 1st sack against the future Hall of Famer…Snared his
Matt Blair, 1981 ................................................................ 12 1st career INT when he grabbed a Rex Grossman pass at Chicago
Jack Del Rio, 1994 ............................................................ 11 (12/3)…Helped limit the Cardinals rushing attack vs. Arizona
(11/26), allowing 6 rushing attempts, which tied an NFL record,
EXTRA POINTS
2008 NFL FUMBLE RECOVERIES and setting a career-high with 2 forced fumbles in the game…
PLAYER, TEAM FRs Notched a season-high 10 tackles vs. Green Bay (11/12)...Had
Ben Leber, Minnesota ......................................... 4 a sack of Seahawks’ QB Seneca Wallace at Seattle (10/22) that
Calvin Pace, NY Jets ........................................................... 4 was recovered for a TD by DT Kevin Williams…Started vs. Detroit
Lamar Woodley, Pittsburgh ................................................ 4 (10/8) and was part of a defense that allowed the Lions to rush for
Ben and Abby Leber have been leaders in Vikings community outreach in recent years, working closely with the University of
Minnesota Children’s Hospital and with the Vikings Tackle Influenza initiative to provide flu shots.
EXECUTIVES
2003 (SD) ............... 16/16 64 11 75 3.0 0 (0) 1 -- -- 1/0 0
2004 (SD) ............... 16/16 47 11 58 2.0 0 (0) 1 3.0 -- 0/1 2
Playoffs.................... 1/1 5 2 7 0.0 0 (0) 0 0.0 -- 0/0 0
2005 (SD) ................... 9/6 18 4 22 2.0 0 (0) 1 4.0 -- 0/1 0
2006 (Minn) ............ 15/11 38 20 58 3.0 1 (0) 4 3.0 3 3/2 2
2007 (Minn) ............ 16/10 56 32 88 5.0 1 (0) 4 6.0 15 2/1 0
COACHES
2008 (Minn) ............ 16/15 60 28 88 1.5 2 (29) 12 1.0 11 1/4 2
Playoffs.................... 1/1 5 1 6 0.0 0 (0) 0 1.0 1 0/0 0
Total ................104/88 323 115 438 21.5 4 (29) 24 17.0 29 10/9 9
Playoffs .............. 2/2 10 3 13 0.0 0 (0) 0 1.0 1 0/0 0
STAFF
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles ..............................10........@ Kansas City, 9/23/07; vs. NY Giants, 12/28/08
Sacks ...............................3.0........vs. Houston, 9/15/02
PLAYERS
Passes Defensed .................4........@ New Orleans, 10/6/08
Forced Fumbles ..................2........vs. Arizona, 11/26/06
Fumble Recovery ................1........9 times, last @ Tampa Bay, 11/16/08
Interception.........................1........@ Chicago, 12/3/06; @ Chicago, 10/14/07; @ New Orleans, 10/6/08; vs Chicago, 11/30/08
Long INT Return ...............28........vs. Chicago, 11/30/08
ROOKIES
Touchdown .........................1........vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 (0-yd FR)
2008 SEASON
vs. Denver, 12/1/02 ................... Steve Beuerlein ...................1.0 @ New Orleans, 10/6/08 ............ Drew Brees .......................1 (1)
vs. Baltimore, 9/21/03 ............... Kyle Boller ...........................1.0 vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ................ Kyle Orton ......................1 (28)
@ Denver, 11/16/03 ................... Jake Plummer .....................1.0 Total 4 (29)
vs. Oakland, 12/28/03 ................ Rick Mirer ...........................1.0
vs. Oakland, 11/21/04 ................ Kerry Collins ........................1.0 LEBER’S FUMBLE RECOVERIES
vs. Tampa Bay, 12/12/04 ........... Brian Griese.........................1.0 GAME FR (YDS)
vs. Dallas, 9/11/05 ..................... Drew Bledsoe ......................1.0 vs. Oakland, 11/21/04 ........................................................1 (25)
@ New England, 10/2/05 ........... Tom Brady...........................1.0 vs. Dallas, 9/11/05 ...............................................................1 (0)
vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 .................... Jon Kitna .............................1.0 vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 .............................................................1 (0t)
RECORDS
@ Seattle, 10/22/06 ................... Seneca Wallace ...................1.0 @ Chicago, 12/3/06 .............................................................1 (0)
@ Green Bay, 12/21/06 .............. Brett Favre ...........................1.0 @ Dallas, 10/21/07 ............................................................1 (10)
@ Chicago, 10/14/07 ................. Brian Griese.........................1.0 vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 ............................................................1 (0)
vs. Philadelphia, 10/28/07 ......... Donovan McNabb ................1.0 vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 ..........................................................1 (10)
@ NY Giants, 11/25/07 .............. Eli Manning .........................1.0 vs. Houston, 11/2/08 ...........................................................1 (0)
vs. Washington, 12/23/07 .......... Todd Collins ........................1.0 @ Tampa Bay, 11/16/08 ......................................................1 (0)
@ Denver, 12/30/07 ................... Jay Cutler ............................1.0 Total 9 (45)
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004 in every game…Recorded a special teams tackle vs. Tennessee
(16/0, 2/0), 2005 (16/0), 2006 (16/0), 2007 (16/0), 2008 (16/0, (10/24) and at Detroit (12/19) and a stop in the playoffs.
1/0). Total-80/0, 3/0.
COLLEGE A 3-year letterman for the Longhorns…Handled
• Won the Vikings’ long snapping job as a rookie free agent in the majority of snapping duties for his final 3 seasons…Shared
2004 and has handled every special teams snap since. UT’s Frank Denius Most Valuable Special Teams Player Award
• Snapped on 4 of the 5 longest FGs in Vikings history. and was also awarded the Longhorn Club Sportsmanship Award
and 1 of the Longhorns’ Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength and
OFF THE FIELD One of the most active Vikings players Conditioning Awards as a senior in 2003…Played in 11 games
in the Twin Cities community…Is an avid hunter and fisher- and served as the team’s snapper on punts as a junior in 2002
man…Spends offseason in Austin, TX…Member of the Big 12 and handled FG/PAT snapping duties for 7 games…Named UT’s
Academic Honor Roll 4 times during his time at Texas…Played Frank Denuis Special Teams Player of the Week after posting a
for Golden Gophers coach Tim Brewster at Texas...Married during pair of tackles against North Carolina…Played in all 13 games as
2006 offseason to Jardin, the couple had a daughter, Landyn, in a sophomore in 2001 handing punt snaps…Saw limited action at
December 2007. TE but did serve on the Longhorns’ kickoff return unit in 2000…
Redshirted as a freshman in 1999.
PRO Delivered the ball in pressure-packed situations and has
been critical to several game-winning FGs and record-setting per- PREP Earned All-District honors at Tom Moore High in Ingram,
formances by Vikings specialists...Has handled all long-snapping TX at 4 different positions…Played DE and TE during his opening
duties from 2004-08, playing in all 80 regular season and 3 play- 3 seasons…Played DE, QB and punted as a senior…Earned All-
off games…Has 22 special teams tackles in his 5 seasons...Won District honors at DE as a senior…Honorable Mention All-District
the long-snapping position in 2004 training camp…Originally QB and All-District at punter…All-District TE as a sophomore and
signed by the Vikings on 5/3/04. junior…A 4-time letterman in football, basketball and participated
in state tennis tournament 4 consecutive years.
2008 Handled long-snapping duties in all 16 games and the
Wild Card Playoff vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09)…Delivered the ball to
K Ryan Longwell and P Chris Kluwe who both set team records
for single-season and single-game performances…Snapped for
Longwell’s team-record 6 FGs of 50+ yards and his 3 game-win-
ning kicks…Helped Kluwe break team records for single-season
gross punting average, punts of 50+ yards in a game and punts
of 50+ yards in a season…Contributed to the coverage units with
career-high 5 special teams tackles.
2007 Helped P Chris Kluwe set team records for most punts
inside the 20 in a season with 34 and most punts of 50+ yards
in a season with 29...Snapped on Ryan Longwell’s game-winning
55-yard FG at Chicago (10/14), tied for the 2nd-longest FG in
team history...Notched 3 tackles on special teams.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-0 WEIGHT 200 ACQUIRED UFA (GB) FOR 2006
DOB 8-16-74 NFL 13th YEAR
COLLEGE CALIFORNIA VIKINGS 4thYEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 1997 vs. Carolina (9/17/06) on a 16-yard pass to TE Richard Owens,
(16/0, 3/0-GB), 1998 (16/0, 1/0-GB), 1999 (16/0-GB), 2000 the 1st TD pass by a Vikings K in team history. In the OT period
(16/0-GB), 2001 (16/0, 2/0-GB), 2002 (16/0, 1/0-GB), 2003 of the same game vs. Carolina, he kicked the game-winning FG
(16/0, 2/0-GB), 2004 (16/0, 1/0-GB), 2005 (16/0-GB), 2006 and earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for
(16/0), 2007 (16/0), 2008 (16/0, 1/0). Total- 192/0, 11/0 (48/0, his performance...Became the 1st player since George Blanda in
1/0-Minn., 144/0, 10/0-GB). 1970 to throw a TD and kick the game-winning FG in a game...
STAFF
Made 4 game-winning FGs in the final minute of games in 2004,
• Ranks 22nd in NFL history with 1,370 career points. a pair of which beat the Vikings, to establish an NFL mark since
• Connected on career-long 55-yard FG as time expired at Chicago the 1970 merger for single-season game winners...Set a Green
(10/14/07) to win the game 34-31. Bay record by connecting on a pair of FGs of 50+ yards in a game
at Atlanta (11/13/05)...Has been named NFC Special Teams
PLAYERS
• Made career-best 6 FGs of 50+ yards in 2008. Player of the Week 7 times in his career, including 2 times since
• Kicked in Super Bowl XXXII as a rookie free agent in 1997 for joining the Vikings in 2006…Entered the NFL in 1997 as a rookie
the Packers. free agent with San Francisco, released during training camp and
signed with Green Bay...Got his revenge on the 49ers when he
OFF THE FIELD Married to Sarah, the couple has two scored 8 points in the NFC Championship game later that season
children: a son, Reece, and a daughter, Shaye...Spends offseason to advance to Super Bowl XXXII.
ROOKIES
in Orlando…Sarah was formerly a producer at WGBA-TV, an
NBC television affiliate in Green Bay…An avid golfer with a cur- 2008 Named Vikings Special Teams MVP in a vote by team-
rent USGA handicap at +1.1...Placed 9th and 10th in the Tahoe mates...Vikings special teams captain for season…Had one of the
Celebrity golf tournament in 2006 and 2007 respectively…Went top seasons by a kicker in Vikings history, setting team records
with family in May 2008 to witness Space Shuttle Discovery for game-winning FGs (3) and making FGs of 50+ yards (6)…
launch at Kennedy Space Center...Received the ‘Professional Moved to 22nd in NFL history in career scoring (1,370 points)
Achievement Award’ at the 1st annual Lee Remmel Sports Award and moved 21st place with 296 career FGs made...Named NFC
2008 SEASON
Banquet, an honor presented to him in recognition of his out- Special Teams Player of the Week vs. NY Giants (12/28)…His
standing 1997 rookie season…Enjoys speaking to school groups 127 points are the most by a Viking since Gary Anderson’s 164
and other organizations, in particular church and youth groups, in 1998 and the 127 ranks 4th in team history…Tied for 7th in
about the benefits of having a positive outlook and attitude… the NFL in scoring…Sealed NFC North title for the Vikings with a
Was the honorary chairman – and participated in – the attempt 50-yard game-winning FG vs. NY Giants (12/28) in the regular-
by Special Olympics Wisconsin to break the world record for
the largest group hug, conducted inside Lambeau Field in May
of 2001; the effort fell 28 persons shy of the existing mark… LONG DISTANCE LONGWELL
RECORDS
Scored his 1st hole-in-one in 2004 at a course in Orlando, Fla.…
Since coming to the Vikings in 2006, Ryan Longwell has
Played in 3 Canadian Tour golf events (2 in Austin, TX, and 1
made an immediate impact on the team on the field and in
in Stockton, CA) in 2005 through a Golf Channel exemption;
the record books.
network produced a feature story on him, having him wear a
microphone during his rounds…Participated in the 2005 U.S.
LONGEST FGs IN VIKINGS HISTORY
Bank Championship pro-am and charity shootout at Milwaukee’s
PLAYER, GAME FG
Brown Deer Park golf course, the site of the annual PGA tour
Paul Edinger; vs. Green Bay, 10/23/05............................. 56
PLAYOFF RECORDS
2003 Connected on a career-best 88.5% of his FGs, going 2000 Made 33 FGs to tie the Packer single-season record, set
EXECUTIVES
most points, no TDs, surpassing the 128 jointly held by Marcol points, the 2nd-highest rookie total in team annals…Of his 6
(1972), Jacke (1993) and himself (1998)…Punted once for 30 misses, 2 were blocked and 2 hit the uprights…Had 29-of-89
yards in a quick-kick situation out of FG formation…In win at regular-season kickoffs reach the end zone, including 11 touch-
Arizona (9/ 24), scored a career-high 17 points; tied a team record backs (12.4 percent), as the Packers finished 3rd in NFL kickoff
with 5 FGs on 5-of-5 day…Registered 1st career game-winning coverage…Turned in a stellar performance in the playoffs, hitting
FG to beat Philadelphia (9/17), a 38-yarder with :03 remaining, 6-of-7 FG attempts (85.7 percent) and 6-of-6 PAT tries, to lead
scoring all the points in a 6-3 win en route to NFC Special Teams the NFL’s kickers in postseason scoring with 24 points…Was
Player of the Week honors…Hit a 35-yarder with :54 left to notch 3-of-3 on PATs and converted a 27-yard FG attempt in Super
COACHES
a 31-28 win over San Francisco (10/15)…His 3rd game-winner Bowl XXXII vs. Denver (1/25/98)…Connected on 3-of-4 FG tries
came in season finale vs. Tampa Bay (12/24), a 22-yarder in in NFC Championship victory at San Francisco (1/11)…Earned
overtime for a 17-14 triumph…Had his 6th 4-FG game in 33-28, a roster spot after Brett Conway suffered a quadriceps injury in
upset victory at Minnesota (12/17), garnering NFC Special Teams pregame warmups at Oakland (8/8) in preseason action, making
Player of the Week. it necessary for the Packers to keep a 2nd kicker into the regular
season…Originally signed by San Francisco as an undrafted free
1999 Finished with 113 points to lead the team in scoring agent on 4/28/97, he was waived by the Niners 7/9/97 and claimed
STAFF
and become the 1st player in club history to record 3 straight the next day by Green Bay.
100-point seasons…Earned NFC Special Teams Player of the
Week for the 1st time after making a season-high 4 FGs (42, COLLEGE A 4-year letterwinner (1993-96) at California,
49, 38, 43) in a 26-23 win over Tampa Bay (10/10); 3-of-4 either acting as both the punter and placekicker during his final 3
PLAYERS
tied the game or gave his club the lead; scored a season-high 14 seasons…Was successful on 32-of-56 FG attempts and 81-of-85
points in the win…Connected on all 4 FG attempts in gusty winds PAT tries (including Aloha Bowl)…Had a 41.9-yard career punting
vs. Detroit (11/21), contributing to a 26-17 victory…Nailed a average at Cal (including bowl games), good for 3rd place (tie)
50-yarder at Denver (10/17)…Converted a career-best 7 PATs in in Golden Bears’ annals…As a senior, earned 1st-Team All-Pac
season finale vs. Arizona (1/2/00), 1 shy of Don Chandler’s team 10 Conference honors as a punter and was voted 2nd-Team All-
mark…Punted vs. Detroit (11/21), when Aguiar was not able to Pac-10 as a placekicker…Ranked 9th in the NCAA in 1996 with a
finish contest; his 19-yard effort landed inside the 20. 45.2-yard average on punts, the 2nd-best mark in Cal history…
ROOKIES
Booted a season-long, 72-yard punt against Navy in the Aloha
1998 Was the NFL’s 4th-leading scorer among kickers with 128 Bowl…Was a Golden Bears tri-captain during the ‘96 campaign.
points, 2nd in the NFC to Minnesota’s Gary Anderson…Enjoyed
87.88% (29-of-33) on FG tries – the 2nd-best single-season per- PREP Highly-rated kicking prospect coming out of Bend (OR)
centage in team annals, behind only Jan Stenerud’s 91.67%(22- High...A 3-year letterman in football where he was All-Conference
of-24) in 1981…Became only 3rd Packer with back-to-back as a junior and senior...Served as backup QB as a senior...Was a
2008 SEASON
100-point seasons, joining Hutson (1942-43) and Paul Hornung standout 3rd-baseman where he garnered all-conference honors
(1960-61)…Began season a perfect 12-of-12 on FGs, the best as a junior and senior.
RECORDS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
EXECUTIVES
1998 (GB) ................. 16 29 33 87.9 45 0 41 43 95.3 1 128
Playoffs.................... 1 2 3 66.7 37 0 3 3 1.00 0 9
1999 (GB) ................. 16 25 30 83.3 50 3 38 38 1.00 0 113
2000 (GB) ................. 16 33 38 86.8 52 1 32 32 1.00 0 131
2001 (GB) ................. 16 20 31 64.5 54 1 44 45 97.8 1 104
Playoffs.................... 2 3 3 100.0 45 0 3 4 75.0 0 12
2002 (GB) ................. 16 28 34 82.4 49 1 44 44 1.00 0 128
Playoffs.................... 1 0 2 0.00 -- 0 1 1 1.00 0 1
COACHES
2003 (GB) ................. 16 23 26 88.5 50 0 51 51 1.00 0 120
Playoffs.................... 2 3 4 .750 31 0 5 5 1.00 0 14
2004 (GB) ................. 16 24 28 85.7 53 0 48 48 1.00 0 120
Playoffs.................... 1 1 2 50.0 43 0 2 2 1.00 0 5
2005 (GB) ................. 16 20 27 74.1 53 1 30 31 96.7 0 90
2006 (Minn) .............. 16 21 25 84.0 49 1 27 28 96.4 0 90
STAFF
2007 (Minn) .............. 16 20 24 83.3 55 1 39 40 97.5 0 99
2008 (Minn) .............. 16 29 34 85.2 54 2 40 40 1.00 0 127
Playoffs.................... 1 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2 2 1.00 0 2
Totals ................ 192 296 360 82.2 55 11 482 488 98.7 2 1,370
PLAYERS
Playoffs .............11 15 21 71.4 45 0 22 23 95.6 0 67
FIELD GOALS
Year 1-19 Pct 20-29 Pct 30-39 Pct 40-49 Pct 50+ Pct
1997 (GB) ................. 4/4 100.0 7/8 87.5 10/13 76.9 2/4 50.0 1/1 100.0
Playoffs.................. 1/1 100.0 3/3 100.0 1/1 100.0 1/2 50.0 0/0 0.0
ROOKIES
1998 (GB) ................. 1/1 100.0 6/6 100.0 13/15 86.7 9/10 90.0 0/1 0.0
Playoffs.................. 0/0 0.0 1/1 100.0 1/1 100.0 0/0 0.0 0/1 0.0
1999 (GB) ................. 0/0 0.0 8/9 88.9 8/9 88.9 8/10 80.0 1/2 50.0
2000 (GB) ................. 0/0 0.0 7/8 87.5 10/10 100.0 13/15 86.7 3/5 60.0
2001 (GB) ................. 0/0 0.0 3/4 75.0 9/10 90.0 7/14 50.0 1/3 33.3
2008 SEASON
Playoffs.................. 0/0 0.0 2/2 100.0 0/0 0.0 1/1 100.0 0/0 0.0
2002 (GB) ................ 1/1 100.0 8/9 88.9 12/13 92.3 7/10 70.0 0/1 0.0
Playoffs.................. 0/0 0.0 0/0 100.0 0/0 0.0 0/2 0.0 0/0 0.0
2003 (GB) ................. 0/0 0.0 5/5 100.0 11/11 100.0 6/9 66.7 1/1 100.0
Playoffs.................. 0/0 0.0 2/2 100.0 1/1 100.0 0/1 0.0 0/0 0.0
2004 (GB) ................ 0/0 0.0 8/8 100.0 8/9 88.9 6/8 75.0 2/3 66.7
Playoffs.................. 0/0 0.0 0/1 0.0 0/0 0.0 1/1 100.0 0/0 0.0
2005 (GB) ................. 0/0 100.0 7/7 100.0 6/10 60.0 3/5 60.0 4/5 80.0
RECORDS
2006 (Minn) .............. 2/2 100.0 7/7 100.0 8/8 100.0 4/6 66.7 0/2 0.0
2007 (Minn) .............. 0/0 0.0 3/3 100.0 6/6 100.0 10/11 90.9 1/4 25.0
2008 (Minn) .............. 0/0 0.0 10/10 100.0 7/9 77.7 6/9 66.6 6/6 100.0
Playoffs.................. 0/0 0.0 0/0 0.0 0/0 0.0 0/0 0.0 0/0 0.0
Totals ................. 8/8 100.0 79/84 94.0 108/123 87.8 81/111 72.9 20/34 58.8
Playoffs ............ 1/1 100.0 8/9 88.8 3/3 100.0 3/7 42.8 0/1 0.0
PLAYOFF RECORDS
PUNTING
Year No Yds Avg Ret. Yds Net TB IN20 LG Blk
1999..........................1 19 19.0 0 0 19.0 0 1 19 0
2000..........................1 30 30.0 0 0 10.0 1 0 30 0
2003..........................2 58 29.0 0 0 19.0 1 1 30 0
2006..........................1 27 27.0 0 0 27.0 0 1 27 0
Totals ................. 5 134 26.8 0 0 26.8 2 3 30 0
EXECUTIVES
10/5 Seattle 5-5 0-0 5 12/10 @ Detroit 3-3 1-1 6 30
10/12 Kansas City 4-4 2-2 10 50, 41 12/17 NY Jets 1-1 0-1 1 (49)
10/19 @St. Louis 3-3 1-1 6 33 12/21 @ Green Bay 1-1 0-0 1
11/02 @Minnesota 3-3 3-3 12 21, 43, 27 12/31 St. Louis 3-3 0-0 3
11/10 Philadelphia 2-2 0-1 2 (45) Totals 27/28 21/25 90 49lg
11/16 @Tampa Bay 2-2 2-2 8 31, 33
11/23 San Francisco 2-2 2-3 8 38, (49), 37 2007 MINNESOTA PAT FG PTS FGs (missed)
11/27 @Detroit 2-2 0-0 2 9/9 Atlanta 3-3 1-1 6 49
COACHES
12/7 Chicago 2-2 4-4 14 24, 38, 35, 45 9/16 @ Detroit 2-2 1-2 5 32, (52)
12/14 @San Diego 5-5 1-1 8 32 9/23 @ Kansas City 1-1 1-1 4 22
12/22 @Oakland 5-5 2-2 11 31, 27 9/30 Green Bay 1-1 3-3 10 44, 35, 48
12/28 Denver 4-4 1-2 7 33, (40) 10/14 @ Chicago 4-4 2-2 10 48, 55
TOTALS 51/51 23/26 120 50lg 10/21 @ Dallas 2-2 0-1 2 (48b)
PLAYOFFS 10/28 Philadelphia 1-1 3-3 10 39, 32, 48
STAFF
1/4/03 Seattle 3-3 2-2 9 31, 27, 47 11/4 San Diego 5-5 0-1 5 (57)
1/11/03 Philadelphia 3-3 1-1 6 21 11/11 @ Green Bay 0-0 0-0 0
11/18 Oakland 3-3 2-2 9 30, 38
2004 GREEN BAY PAT FG PTS FGs (missed) 11/25 @ NY Giants 5-5 2-2 11 46, 26
PLAYERS
9/13 Carolina 3-3 1-1 6 41 12/2 Detroit 6-6 0-0 6
9/19 Chicago 1-1 1-2 4 25, (45) 12/9 @ San Francisco 3-3 2-2 9 48, 46
9/26 @Indianapolis 4-4 1-2 7 38, (52) 12/17 Chicago 0-1 2-2 6 42, 48
10/3 NY Giants 1-1 0-0 1 12/23 Washington 0-1 3-3 9 (53)
10/11 Tennessee 3-3 2-2 9 39, 53 12/30 @ Denver 0-0 1-1 3 22
10/17 @Detroit 5-5 1-1 8 50 Totals 39-40 20-24 99 55lg
ROOKIES
10/24 Dallas 5-5 2-2 11 26, 40
10/31 @Washington 2-2 2-2 8 37, 39 2008 MINNESOTA PAT FG PTS FGs (missed)
11/14 Minnesota 4-4 2-2 10 43, 33 9/8 @ Green Bay 1-1 2-2 7 37, 27
11/21 @Houston 1-1 3-4 10 (49), 23, 39, 46 9/14 Indianapolis 0-0 5-6 15 45,27,53,46,28,(48)
11/29 St. Louis 6-6 1-1 9 27 9/21 Carolina 2-2 2-2 8 28, 32
2008 SEASON
12/5 @Philadelphia 2-2 1-1 5 40 9/28 @ Tennessee 2-2 1-2 5 42, (48)
12/12 Detroit 1-1 3-3 10 36, 28, 23 10/6 @ New Orleans 3-3 3-3 12 53, 33, 30
12/19 Jacksonville 2-2 1-2 5 35, (31) 10/12 Detroit 1-1 1-2 4 (38b), 26
12/24 @Minnesota 4-4 2-2 10 42, 29 10/19 @ Chicago 5-5 2-2 11 42, 23
1/2/05 @Chicago 4-4 1-1 7 20 11/2 Houston 4-4 0-0 4
TOTALS 48/48 24/28 120 53lg 11/9 Green Bay 3-3 1-2 9 54, (47)
PLAYOFFS 11/16 @ Tampa Bay 1-1 2-2 7 43, 37
1/9/05 Minnesota 2-2 1-2 5 43, (28) 11/23 @ Jacksonville 3-3 3-3 12 54, 32, 22
RECORDS
11/30 Chicago 4-4 2-2 10 23, 27
2005 GREEN BAY PAT FG PTS FGs (missed) 12/7 @ Detroit 2-2 2-2 8 35, 50
9/11 @Detroit 0-0 1-1 3 50 12/14 @ Arizona 5-5 0-1 5 (34b)
9/18 Cleveland 3-3 1-1 6 34 12/21 Atlanta 2-2 1-1 5 29
9/25 Tampa Bay 1-2 1-2 4 (42), 32 12/28 NY Giants 2-2 2-2 8 48, 50
10/3 @Carolina 1-1 0-0 1 Totals 29-34 40-40 127 54lg
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 Green Bay (11/11)...Played in 1st NFL game in season opener vs.
Atlanta (9/9)...Started 1st career game at Detroit (9/16) as nickel
(16/9), 2008 (10/1, 1/0). Total-26/10, 1/0.
back...Opened games vs. Green Bay (9/30) and at Chicago (10/14)
• Tied with RB Adrian Peterson with 9 starts for most by a Vikings as nickel back and started 6 games at LCB- vs. San Diego (11/4),
rookie in 2007. at Green Bay (11/11), at NY Giants (11/25), vs. Detroit (12/2), vs.
Washington (12/23) and at Denver (12/30).
• Competing in 2009 for time as a nickel back and on special
teams.
COLLEGE Key part of the Fresno football turnaround in
recent years, helping the Bulldogs to 3 straight bowl games in his
OFF THE FIELD Became the 1st member of his family opening 3 seasons...Fresno played in 2003 Silicon Valley Bowl
to earn a college degree when he completed his bachelor’s in
against UCLA, 2004 MPC Computers Bowl against Virginia and
sociology in fall 2006...Went through graduation ceremonies in
2005 AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Tulsa...Played in 51 career
spring 2007...Owes his success to the lessons his father, Marcus
games and started 32...Started 29 straight games at a point in his
Sr., taught him growing up...Is the eldest of 5 step brothers and
career...Named 2nd-Team All-Western Athletic Conference as a
sisters...Teammates at Fresno State with Vikings WR Bernard
junior when he started a career-high 13 games.
Berrian with 2009 Vikings rookie free agent OT Bobby Lepori.
PRO Veteran with 10 career starts under his belt...Switched PREP Multi-position standout at Rancho Cordova (CA) High
School...Helped lead team to Division II semifinals and earned
jersey to #21 for the 2008 season after wearing #31 as a rookie
All-City honors as a senior...Starred in basketball.
in 2007...Stepped into Vikings starting CB job in place of injured
Antoine Winfield for 4 of the final 6 games of 2007 season...
Joined DE Brian Robison as the only Vikings rookies to play in
all 16 games...Part of 2007 Vikings draft class that had 4 starters
in the top 4 picks- Adrian Peterson (1st round), Sidney Rice (2nd
round), McCauley (3rd round) and Brian Robison (4th round)...
Was the 8th CB drafted in 2007 and the 1st of 4 Fresno State
players selected.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-8 WEIGHT 335 ACQUIRED D1 (#7) FOR 2002
DOB 9-23-79 NFL 8th YEAR
COLLEGE MIAMI VIKINGS 8thYEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 Protected QB Gus Frerotte as he connected with WR Bernard
(8/7), 2003 (16/16), 2004 (16/16, 2/2), 2005 (16/16), 2006 Berrian on the longest scrimmage play in Vikings history and
(16/16), 2007 (16/16), 2008 (12/12, 1/1). Total-100/99, 3/3. tied for the longest in NFL history with a 99-yard passing TD vs.
Chicago (11/30).
• Has started 99 straight regular season games (102 including
playoffs), the most of any current Vikings player. 2007 Continued to raise his level of play and was recognized as
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a Pro Bowl alternate...Received votes in Associated Press All-Pro
• Has blocked for 4 of the top 6 single-season rushers in team balloting...Paved the way for the Vikings running game to rank #1
history (Adrian Peterson’s 1,760 in 2008 and 1,341 in 2007, in the NFL and the offense ranked #13 overall, a 10-spot jump
Michael Bennett’s 1,296 in 2002, Chester Taylor’s 1,216 in 2006). from 2006…Key element of the Vikings running game that set
• The #7 overall choice in the 2002 NFL Draft, he is the 2nd- a team record with 2,634 yards on the ground and tied a team
PLAYERS
highest drafted offensive lineman in team history behind Hall of record with 8 games featuring a 100-yard rusher…Helped set a
Famer Ron Yary, #1 in 1968. team record for rushing average at 5.33 yards per carry...Paved
the way for Peterson to set an NFL record with 296 rushing yards
OFF THE FIELD Hosted celebrity basketball game in
in a game vs. San Diego (11/4) and ran for 224 yards at Chicago
New Jersey during June 2009 that featured Vikings teammates
(10/14), a team record before he broke his own mark with his
and celebrity athletes and musicians to benefit his alma mater-
performance against San Diego…Peterson became the 1st NFL
ROOKIES
Woodbury (NJ) High School and breast cancer research...Helped
rookie to break the 200-yard rushing mark twice in his debut
launch Swagga Entertainment in 2009 that represents recording
season…Helped Peterson and Chester Taylor set a Vikings record
artists, including R&B star Pleasure P...Joined his mother and
for combined rushing yards by a tandem.
grandmother to participate in the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race
for the Cure at Mall of America...Hosted Laureus Sport for Good 2006 Started all 16 games for the 4th consecutive season…
Foundation celebrity fundraiser in Miami during 2008 offsea- Helped Chester Taylor rush for 1,216 yards, the 4th-best perfor-
2008 SEASON
son, an organization started by Dr. Nelson Mandela that helps mance in team history…Paved the way for Taylor to rush for 100+
needy children worldwide through the positive power of sport... yards 4 times during the season…Helped write Vikings history as
Donated a coach bus to his home church, St. Mathews Baptist in Taylor ran for a team-record 95-yard TD run at Seattle (10/22)
Williamstown, NJ, for events and trips...Donated complete weight and tied the 6th-best rushing day in team history with 169 yards
room to Lackawanna Junior College in Pennsylvania, where he on the ground…Paved the way for Artose Pinner as he posted his
played for 2 seasons prior to transferring to Miami…Majored 1st career 100-yard rushing day with 125 yards at Detroit (12/10)
in sociology...Interested in the music industry and working with in his 1st start as a Viking.
recording artists...Participated in the NFL Moms fashion shows in 2005 The only Vikings offensive player to start all 16 games…
recent offseasons...Has donated equipment to and coached musi- Protected Vikings QBs as they set a team record for the most RECORDS
cian Luther Campbell’s Pop Warner football team...Worked with
Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity in summer 2008.
PRO Helped Adrian Peterson become the 1st Viking to lead
the NFL in rushing yards and set team record with 1,760 yards...
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Has started 99 straight games and 3 playoff games over the past
7 seasons at LT…Has started every game but one in his career
(100/99), playing in but not starting his 1st career game vs. NY
Giants (11/10/02)...Started the following week vs. Green Bay
(11/17/02) and kicked off his current streak of starts…Agreed to
long-term contract extension heading into 2006 season opener at
Washington…Since entering the league and taking over starting
LT job, the Vikings’ offense has posted 3 top-5 offensive rank-
ings (#1-2003, #2-2002, #4-2004) and ranked #1 in the NFL in
rushing in 2004 and 2007….Teams with perennial Pro Bowl G
Steve Hutchinson to form one of the best left sides in the NFL…
HISTORY
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 5-10 WEIGHT 184 ACQUIRED FA FOR 2009
DOB 8-25-85 NFL 2nd YEAR
COLLEGE WISCONSIN VIKINGS 1st YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 the UW Special Teams Player of the Year his junior and season
seasons…Honored as a 1st-team All-America and selected as
(3/0-NO). Total-3/0 (3/0-NO).
1st-team All-Big Ten his senior season…Led the Badgers in scor-
• Joins fellow South Dakota products Ben Leber and Chad ing his senior season, racking up 105 points en route to being
Greenway on the Vikings roster, hailing from Aberdeen, SD. named a semi-finalist for the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s
top place kicker…Earned Player of the Game honors 4 times as a
• Played in the 2nd-ever regular season game in London vs. San
STAFF
senior…Was a semi-finalist for the Groza Award as a junior and
Diego (10/26/08) as a member of the Saints.
named 2nd-team All-Big Ten.
OFF THE FIELD Holds bachelor’s degree in agricultural PREP Attended Aberdeen (SD) Central High School where he
business management from the University of Wisconsin...Enjoys
lettered 4 times in football, hockey, baseball and track…Rated as
pheasant hunting in his native South Dakota....Father competed
PLAYERS
the top prep kicker in the nation…Named All-State as a kicker and
in track and golf at Northern State (SD) University....Joins Ben
All-Conference as a QB his senior season…Punted and played
Leber and Chad Greenway as the 3rd native of South Dakota on
DB…Earned All-State Academic team recognition.
the Vikings roster, hailing from Aberdeen, SD.
ROOKIES
on 12/30/08...Spent 3 weeks as the Saints’ place kicker after
K Martin Gramatica was placed on injured reserve, converting
9-of-10 point after attempts and 3-of-4 FGs…First career FG
was from 44 yards.
2008 Handled the place kicking and kickoff duties for the
Saints in their games vs. Oakland (10/12), at Carolina (10/19),
2008 SEASON
and vs. San Diego in London (10/26)…Converted 3/4 FG
attempts on the year with a long of 44 yards…Converted all 4
PATs in his 1st career game vs. Oakland (10/12) and connected
for FGs of 44 and 33 yards…Was good on his only FG try in the
Saints’ London game vs. San Diego…Placed 2 of his 17 kickoffs
into the end zone, recording 1 touchback…Signed by the Saints
as free agent on 10/8 after an injury to K Martin Gramatica…
Originally selected with the 178th overall pick in the 6th round
RECORDS
of the 2008 Draft by the Saints and spent training camp with the
team before being released on 9/30.
COLLEGE Was a 3-year starter as the Badgers place kicker Taylor Mehlhaff gave his expertise during the Special Olympics
after just handling kickoff duties as a true freshman…Named Minnesota Punt, Pass and Kick day at Winter Park in May 2009.
SCORING
Year GP FG FGA Pct Lg Blk XP XPA Pct Blk Pts
2008 (NO) ................... 3 3 4 75.0 44 0 9 10 90.0 0 18
Totals ................... 3 3 4 75.0 44 0 9 10 90.0 0 18
FIELD GOALS
Year 1-19 Pct 20-29 Pct 30-39 Pct 40-49 Pct 50+ Pct
2008 (NO) ................. 0/0 0.0 1/1 100.0 1/2 50.0 1/1 100.0 0/0 0.0
HISTORY
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 the year including the Wild Card Playoff game vs. Philadelphia
(1/4/09) while battling injuries.
(IR-NE), 2007 (1/0-Minn), 2008 (8/0). Total-9/0.
• A 2nd-generation Tulsa player, his father, Mike, was a Golden 2007 Grabbed a pair of passes in 1st career game, hauling in
Hurricane lineman. 2 passes for 26 yards with a long of 18 from Tarvaris Jackson...
Was inactive for opening 15 games of season before dressing
• Played in career-high 8 games in 2008.
in the regular season finale...Joined Vikings on 9/2/07, claimed
off waivers from New England after final roster cuts to 53-man
OFF THE FIELD Earned degree in management with a roster...Spent training camp with Patriots.
minor in accounting at Tulsa...Earned Academic All-America
honors as a senior...Both parents are Tulsa grads...Father and
uncle both played football for Golden Hurricane...Participated
2006 Inactive for opening 9 games of season for Patriots
before being placed on injured reserve on 11/14/06...Originally
in Vikings Victory Visits to local children’s hospitals during his
joined Patriots as a 4th-round draft pick, #106 overall.
tenure in Minnesota...Married in 2009 offseason.
2008 Saw action in the opening 7 contests of the season… PREP Helped traditional powerhouse Jenks High win 3
Oklahoma state titles...Team went 40-1 during his tenure...Was a
Tallied 5 catches for 65 yards on the year…Recorded career
3-time letterman in basketball.
highs in catches (3), receiving yards (49), and long reception (23)
in his 2nd career game on Monday Night Football in the Vikings
season opener at Green Bay (9/8)…Saw 3 of his 5 receptions
go for 1st downs…Was inactive for 9 of the last 10 games on
RECEIVING
2008 Opponent No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/8 @ Green Bay ................3 49 16.3 23 0
9/21 Carolina........................1 10 10.0 10 0
11/16 @ Tampa Bay ...............1 6 6.0 6 0
TOTAL 5 65 13.0 23 0
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-6 WEIGHT 285 ACQUIRED ROOKIE FA FOR 2006
DOB 3-15-84 NFL 4th YEAR
COLLEGE MISSISSIPPI VIKINGS 4th YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 Helped the Vikings rank #1 in the NFL in rushing defense…
(13/0), 2007 (10/0), 2008 (IR). Total-23/0. Tied for 3rd-most sacks in a game by a rookie with 2.0 vs. New
England (10/30) and ranks as the only Vikings’ undrafted rookie
• Notched 1st career sack in dramatic fashion, catching QB with 2.0+ sacks in a game…Matched season-high with 2 QB hur-
Tom Brady twice on Monday Night Football vs. New England ries at Green Bay (12/21)…Shared a sack vs. NY Jets (12/17),
(10/30/06). catching QB Chad Pennington...Posted half a sack of QB Matt
STAFF
• Became the only undrafted rookie to post 2.0+ sacks in a game Leinart and had 2 QB hurries vs. Arizona (11/26)…Finished with
in team history. a season-high 3 tackles vs. Green Bay (11/12)…Posted 1st sacks
of his career when he caught Patriots QB Tom Brady on Monday
OFF THE FIELD Started partnership in uniform and laun- Night Football, ending the game with 2 tackles and his 1st career
PLAYERS
dry service business during 2009 offseason...Has volunteered his
forced fumble…Saw 1st career regular-season action vs. Chicago
time with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Department…
(9/24)…Called to the active roster off the Vikings practice squad
Majored in liberal arts…Hobbies include playing video games.
to help fill the void left by DE Erasmus James going on injured
PRO Rebounding in 2009 from season-ending knee injury in reserve…Spent the opening 2 weeks of the regular season on the
2008 preseason...Has shown flashes of pass-rush ability in his 2 practice squad and was inactive at Seattle (10/22).
seasons with the Vikings, notching 4.0 sacks in limited action...
COLLEGE Started 20 of the 45 games he played during his
ROOKIES
Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent following the
career at Mississippi…Finished with 105 tackles, including 67
2006 NFL Draft…Is the only Vikings’ undrafted rookie with 2.0+
solo stops and 19 tackles for a loss…Notched 5.0 career sacks
sacks in a game in franchise history.
for 49 yards in losses, forced 2 fumbles and recovered another…
2008 Spent the entire 2008 season on the injured reserve As a senior, started all 11 games at LDE.
list after injuring his knee in the 1st game of the preseason vs.
PREP Attended Forest Hill High School in Jackson, MS…
2008 SEASON
Seattle (8/8).
All-State 1st-team selection by the Mississippi Association of
2007 Posted a sack and 9 QB hurries while playing in 10 Coaches (5A) as well as The Clarion-Ledger…Named All-District
games...Ended season strong with 4 tackles each vs. Chicago and Defensive Most Valuable Player in region…Selected to par-
(12/17) on Monday Night Football and the following week vs. ticipate in 2002 Alabama/Mississippi All-Star game.
Washington (12/23) on Sunday Night Football, making a splash
in the prime-time games...Sacked Lions QB Jon Kitna vs. Detroit
(12/2)...Played in the final 5 games after being inactive for the
RECORDS
preceding 4 games...Made the most of his playing time at the
end of the season, notching 13 tackles, 6 QB hurries and sack
in that 5-game span.
2006 Played in 13 games after signing as an undrafted rookie
free agent…Joined fellow undrafted rookie free agent CB Charles
Gordon as contributors on the 8th-ranked Vikings’ defense…
PLAYOFF RECORDS
• Spent 2007 and 2008 seasons with the CFL’s Edmonton another 8 coming on special teams…Tied for 1st on the team
Eskimos, the team where Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon started with 4 TFLs, tied for 2nd with 2 FRs and tied for 4th with 3
his pro football career before moving to the NFL. sacks…Tied for the lead in tackles with 5 in the Eskimos East
Semi-Final game vs. Winnipeg (11/8)…Led or tied for the team
• Joins Vikings TE Jim Kleinsasser (North Dakota) as former
lead in tackles in 7 out of the 14 games he played in…Saw action
Division II players from the North Central Conference on the
in 14 of 18 regular season games with 12 starts, including the
Vikings roster.
final 11 contests…Started both postseason matchups.
OFF THE FIELD Earned bachelor’s degree in communica- 2007 Saw action in 10 games mainly on special teams…
tions at the University of Nebraska-Omaha…Has an identical
Recorded 8 defensive tackles and 4 special teams stops, adding
twin brother Taiwo, who was his teammate at Nebraska-Omaha
1 sack and 1 FF…Notched his 1st career sack vs. Calgary (9/7)…
and now is a graduate assistant on the Mavericks’ staff…His full
Tallied a season-high 3 tackles vs. Winnipeg (7/13).
name is Olayiwola Kendae Onatolu...name is pronounced Aw-lie-
wah-la On-nuh-toe-loo...Was born in Chicago, but spent 3 years
as a child in his parents home country of Nigeria...Aspires to a
COLLEGE Earned Division II All-America honors as a junior
and senior by Collegesportsreport.com…Recorded 324 career
career in broadcasting...Father is a business professor.
total tackles in his collegiate career, 5th in school history…Was
named All-North Central Conference after each of his 4 seasons
PRO Will compete for a roster spot in a solid Vikings LB unit (2nd-team his sophomore year)…Captured team’s Outstanding
and contribute on special teams…Signed by the Vikings as a
LB award in 2005 and Defensive MVP award in 2006.
free agent on 12/29/08…Spent 2 seasons with the Edmonton
Eskimos of the CFL, showing great improvement from his rookie
season to becoming a starter in 2008…Was 3rd on the Eskimos
PREP Attended Papillion North (NE) High School where he
excelled in football and track…Set the school’s all-time record
in tackles (60), tied for 4th in sacks (3.0), and tied for 1st in
for rushing yards in a game with 326…Rushed for 1,500 yards
tackles for a loss (4) in 2008 after playing mostly on special
and scored 16 TDs his senior year en route to 2nd team All-State
team in 2007.
honors…Played in Nebraska Shrine Bowl following his senior
campaign.
2008 Set career highs in all major statistical categories…
Tallied 60 tackles in 14 games, good for 3rd on the team, with
OH CANADA
Vikings LB Kenny Onatolu took a different route to competing for a roster
spot with the Vikings in 2009, spending the past 2 seasons with Edmonton
of the Canadian Football League. His experience north of the border contin-
ues a connection the Vikings have had to the CFL dating to the start of the
franchise in 1961. Most notably, legendary Head Coach Bud Grant came
to the Vikings in 1967 after establishing himself as a top-notch coach with
the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a decade (1957-66). Grant won 4 Grey Cup
titles as coach of the team he played with from 1953-56, setting a record
with 5 INTs in a 1953 game against Saskatchewan. During Grant’s days
with Winnipeg he coached future Vikings WR Leo Lewis’ father, Leo, a star
RB who earned a spot in the CFL Hall of Fame. Before the younger Lewis
found a home with the Vikings, he also played in the CFL. During Grant’s
playing days with Winnipeg, the head coach of the club was Allie Sherman,
who went on to be head coach of the NY Giants.
The Vikings passing game got a boost during the 1994-96 seasons from a
former CFL star when QB Warren Moon came to the team in a trade with
the Houston Oilers. Moon went to the Pro Bowl in 1994 and ‘95. Vikings
ironman Jim Marshall began his pro career in the CFL in 1959. The Vikings
went to Super Bowl IV behind the gritty leadership of QB Joe Kapp, a for-
mer British Columbia Lions QB that would go down in football history as
the only QB to lead his teams to a Super Bowl, Grey Cup and Rose Bowl.
Moon and Grant have earned induction into both the Pro Football Hall of
Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Currently, Marc Trestman,
an assistant on Grant’s Vikings staff, is the head coach for Montreal in
the CFL. Vikings assistant Dennis Polian came to the squad in 2009 after
coaching with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2008.
Vikings legend Bud Grant coached CFL Hall of Famer
Leo Lewis, Sr. (pictured right) in Winnipeg and his son,
Leo, with the Vikings. Vikings LB Kenny Onatolu is the
latest Vikings connection to the CFL, having played in
Edmonton in 2007 and 2008.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-0 WEIGHT 195 ACQUIRED UFA (DEN) FOR 2009
DOB 11-29-82 NFL 5th YEAR
COLLEGE WASHINGTON STATE VIKINGS 1st YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2005 OT win over Vikings...Part of squad that played in 4 OT games
(13/0, 2/0-Den.), 2006 (16/0-Den.), 2007 (15/3-Den.), 2008 during the season.
(16/2-Den.). Totals- 60/5, 2/0.
2006 Ranked 2nd among Broncos in special teams tackles...
• Standout special teams player with Denver during his 4 seasons Saw time on defense as a backup DB during the season, notch-
as a Bronco who has 5 career starts. ing 14 tackles...Recovered Broncos fumble on punt return at
STAFF
Pittsburgh (11/5)...Had 6 tackles at Arizona (12/17)...Set career-
• Teammates at Washington State with fellow Vikings DBs Eric
high with 4 tackles on special teams vs. Seattle (12/3).
Frampton and Husain Abdullah.
OFF THE FIELD Earned degree in business/advertising... 2005 Played in final 13 regular season games and both
playoff contests as a rookie for the 13-3 AFC West champions
Worked with the Darrent Williams Foundation during his Broncos
PLAYERS
that advanced to the AFC Championship game vs. Pittsburgh...
career...Has spent time working with Big Brothers program...
Ranked 2nd on team in special teams tackles with 11...Played in
Aspires to own an advertising company following his football
1st career game at Jacksonville (10/2) after being inactive for the
career...Joins fellow Washington State DBs Eric Frampton and
opening 3 games of the season.
Husain Abdullah on the Vikings roster in 2009, the 3 were team-
mates with the Cougars.
COLLEGE Was a full-time starter as a junior and senior, earn-
ing Honorable Mention All-Pac 10 as a senior...Chosen to play in
PRO
ROOKIES
Signed by Vikings as a free agent, the 1st free agent
East-West Shrine Game following senior year...As a sophomore,
signee from outside the organization in 2009...Has started 5
helped the Cougars share the Pac 10 crown and faced Oklahoma
career games, including as a nickel back in 2007 regular season
in the Rose Bowl.
finale vs. Minnesota (12/30/07)...Leader of Denver special teams
units during his 4 seasons with the club, led team in special
teams tackles in 2008 and was 2nd on squad in 2005 and 2006...
PREP Earned All-State honors as a senior at Culver City High
in Culver City, CA where he excelled as a WR and DB...Named
Snared career-high 2 INTs in 2007...Position coach at Denver was
2008 SEASON
team offensive MVP as a senior...Standout sprinter and relay
former Vikings DB Ronnie Bradford...Originally a 3rd-round draft
team member in track.
pick by Denver (#76 overall) in 2005.
RECORDS
returned it 13 yards, the 1st return yards of his career, and had
career-best 12 tackles...Recovered Browns fumble at Cleveland
(11/6) on NFL Network Thursday night game.
RUN ON RECORDS
Adrian Peterson’s impact on the Vikings and NFL record book
in his opening 2 seasons has been impressive. Entering his 3rd
season, Peterson already holds the NFL single-game rushing
record, the Vikings single-season record and set the team mark
for most 100-yard games in a season with 10 in 2008.
EXECUTIVES
and followed that with 3 more during the 2008 season.
MOST 50+ RUNS BY VIKINGS IN A SEASON
PETERSON’S LONGEST PLAYS RB, SEASON 50+ RUNS
OPPONENT PLAY Adrian Peterson, 2007......................................... 4
at Chicago, 10/14/07................................................ 73t rush Adrian Peterson, 2008......................................... 3
vs. NY Giants, 12/28/08 ........................................... 67t rush Robert Smith, 1997, ‘98, ‘00 .............................................. 3
at Chicago,10/14/07 ................................................. 67t rush Michael Bennett, 2002 ....................................................... 3
vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 ............................................ 64t rush
COACHES
vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 .............................................60t reception 100-YARD GAMES IN A CAREER BY VIKINGS
vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ............................................... 59 rush RB GAMES
vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 ............................................. 55 rush Robert Smith .................................................................... 29
at Chicago, 10/19/08................................................ 54t rush Chuck Foreman ................................................................ 17
at Chicago, 10/14/07................................... 53 kickoff return Adrian Peterson ...............................................16
vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 ............................... 51 kickoff return
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100-YARD GAMES IN A SEASON BY VIKINGS
MOST CAREER 50+ RUNS IN VIKINGS HISTORY RB, SEASON GAMES
PLAYER, SEASONS 50+ YARD RUNS Adrian Peterson. 2008........................................10
Robert Smith, 1993-2000 ................................................. 12 Robert Smith, 2000 ............................................................ 8
Adrian Peterson, 2007-08 ..................................... 7 Adrian Peterson, 2007......................................... 6
PLAYERS
Michael Bennett, 2001-05 ................................................... 4 Robert Smith, 1997 ............................................................ 6
Tommy Mason, 1961-66 .................................................... 4
VIKINGS RUSHING TDS IN A SEASON
Set Vikings record for yards rushing per game at 110.0…Ran for RB, SEASON TDs
192 yards vs. Green Bay (11/9), the 4th-best single-game rushing Terry Allen, 1992 .............................................................. 13
total in team history, giving him the 1st, 2nd and 4th-most rushing Chuck Foreman, 1976 ...................................................... 13
yards in a game in Vikings history…Named the NFC Offensive Chuck Foreman, 1975 ...................................................... 13
ROOKIES
Player of the Week for his performance vs. Green Bay (11/9) Adrian Peterson, 2007........................................12
along with FedEx Ground Player of the Week…Earned FedEx
Ground Player of the Week honors for games vs. Houston (11/2) rushes of 50+ yards during the season and tied a Vikings record
and at Arizona (12/14). with 7 plays of 50+ yards (4 runs, 1 reception, 2 kickoff returns).
2007 Burst onto the NFL scene with a record-breaking rookie COLLEGE A 3-time All-Big 12 1st-Team honoree...2004
2008 SEASON
season…Earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors from Heisman Trophy runner-up...2004 AP 1st-Team All-America, the
Associated Press and Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year…Named 1st OU true freshman to earn the honor and the 1st true fresh-
a starter in the Pro Bowl and earned MVP of the game...Led man on the team since 1996 (Dre Bly)...Played 31 games over 3
the NFC with 1,341 rushing yards, ranked 2nd in the NFL and seasons...Set the school record with 1,925 yards as a freshman
had the 2nd-best single season in Vikings history…Set an NFL in 2004, breaking Billy Sims’ record of 1,896 in 1978...Broke Ron
single-game record with 296 rushing yards vs. San Diego (11/4), Dayne’s NCAA freshman rushing record...Ranks 3rd in OU history
breaking the old record of 295 by Jamal Lewis…Set the #1 and #2 with 4,045 yards and 4th with 41 rushing TDs...The only OU RBs
single-game rushing totals in Vikings history with the 296 vs. San with more career yards are Billy Sims and Joe Washington...Broke
Diego and 224 at Chicago (10/14)…Ranked 1 behind the Vikings the 100-yard mark in 22 times in 31 games.
single-season record with 12 rushing TDs…Teamed with Chester
Taylor to set a Vikings record for combined rushing yards with PREP Was the consensus national player of the year as a senior RECORDS
2,185…Set new Vikings team rushing record with 2,634 yards at Palestine (TX) High...Broke the 2,000-yard mark as a junior and
and helped team rank #1 in the NFL in rushing offense…Led the senior...Competed in basketball and track.
NFL in rushing yards per game with 95.8…Set Vikings record
with an average of 5.6 yards per carry…Set Vikings record with 4
PLAYOFF RECORDS
HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
Adrian Peterson hosted participants from Special Olympics Minnesota for a Punt, Pass and Kick competition for the 2nd straight year
at Winter Park as part of his All Day Foundation.
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year GP/GS No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD
2007 (Minn) ........ 14/9 16 412 25.8 53 0
2008 (Minn) ...... 16/15 1 16 16.0 16 0
Playoffs.............. 1/1 1 20 20.0 20 0
Total .............30/24 17 428 25.2 53 0
Playoffs ..........1/1 1 20 20.0 20 0
PETERSON VS. THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS)
VS. THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
RUSHING RECEIVING
TEAM G/S Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
Denver ........................1/0 11 36 3.3 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Houston ......................1/1 25 139 5.6 40 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
Indianapolis ................1/1 29 160 5.5 29 0 4 20 5.0 13 0
Jacksonville ................1/0 17 80 4.7 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Kansas City .................1/1 25 102 4.1 16 1 3 48 16.0 35 0
San Diego ...................1/1 30 296 9.9 64t 3 1 19 19.0 19 0
Tennessee ...................1/1 18 80 4.4 28t 2 4 21 5.3 8 0
EXECUTIVES
vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 ................................1 run, 64 run, 46 run vs. San Diego, 11/4/07* .................................................296-30-3
vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 ................................................ 16 run, 13 run vs. Detroit, 12/2/07* .......................................................116-15-2
vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 ................................................ 1 run, 8 run @ Green Bay, 9/8/08* .....................................................103-19-1
@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 .............................................................3 run vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08* ..............................................160-29-0
@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 ............................................. 28 run, 3 run vs. Detroit, 10/12/08* .....................................................111-25-0
@ Chicago, 10/19/08 ............................................... 1 run, 54 run @ Chicago, 10/19/08* ....................................................121-22-2
vs. Houston, 11/2/08 ............................................................1 run vs. Houston, 11/2/08* ....................................................139-25-1
vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 .......................................................29 run vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08* .................................................192-30-1
COACHES
@ Jacksonville, 11/23/08 ....................................................16 run vs. Chicago, 11/30/08* ...................................................131-28-1
vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ...........................................................1 run @ Detroit, 12/7/08* ........................................................105-22-0
vs. NY Giants, 12/30/08 ......................................................67 run @ Arizona, 12/14/08* .....................................................165-28-0
vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/09* ......................................... 40 run, 3 run vs. NY Giants, 12/28/08* ................................................103-21-1
Total ...................................................................25
*playoffs
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PETERSON’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME (* Starts)
RUSHING RECEIVING
2007 MINNESOTA Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/9 Atlanta .................19 103 5.4 15 0 1 60 60.0 60t 1
PLAYERS
9/16 @ Detroit*..................20 66 3.3 11 0 4 52 13.0 24 0
9/23 @ Kansas City* .......25 102 4.1 16 1 3 48 16.0 35 0
9/30 Green Bay .............12 112 9.3 55 0 1 6 6.0 6 0
10/14 @ Chicago* ...........20 224 11.2 73t 3 1 9 9.0 9 0
10/21 @ Dallas .....................12 63 5.3 20t 1 1 12 12.0 12 0
ROOKIES
10/28 Philadelphia* .............20 70 3.5 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/4 San Diego* ............30 296 9.9 64t 3 1 19 19.0 19 0
11/11 @ Green Bay* ............11 45 4.1 12 0 3 14 4.7 11 0
11/18 Oakland .......................... INACTIVE
11/25 @ NY Giants................... INACTIVE
2008 SEASON
12/2 Detroit* ................15 116 7.7 28 2 1 10 10.0 10 0
12/9 @ San Francisco ........14 3 0.2 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/17 Chicago* ....................20 78 3.9 28 2 1 17 17.0 17 0
12/23 Washington*................9 27 3.0 18 0 2 21 10.5 14 0
12/30 @ Denver ...................11 36 3.3 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Totals GP/GS: 14/9 238 1,341 5.6 73t 12 19 268 14.1 60t 1
RUSHING RECEIVING
2008 MINNESOTA Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD RECORDS
9/8 @ Green Bay*.........19 103 5.4 34 1 1 11 11.0 11 0
9/14 Indianapolis* .........23 160 5.5 29 0 4 20 5.0 13 0
9/21 Carolina*....................17 77 4.5 14 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/28 @ Tennessee*............18 80 4.4 28t 2 4 21 5.3 8 0
10/6 @ New Orleans* ........21 32 1.5 7 0 1 9 9.0 9 0
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 2008 Placed on injured reserve on 10/13...Inactive for open-
(IR). ing 6 games of season...Earned place on 53-man roster after
preseason.
• Protected Vikings QB J.D. Booty during their USC careers.
OFF THE FIELD Holds degree in sociology...Father, Mark, COLLEGE Started 25 games at T and G...Honorable Mention
All-PAC 10 as a senior RT...Started on Rose Bowl title teams as a
was a LB at Arizona State from 1974-76...Aspires to a career in
junior and senior...Invited to Senior Bowl.
law enforcement...Enjoys surfing and snowboarding.
PRO Returns from shoulder injury in 2009 that placed him on PREP Led Mission Viejo (CA) High to undefeated CIF Division
II titles in 2001 and 2002...Played in US Army All-America game...
injured reserve for most of 2008 season...Made the opening-day
Consensus All-America choice as a senior.
53-man roster in 2008 as a rookie free agent.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 practice squad for opening 10 weeks...Played in 1st career game
(3/0). vs. Jacksonville (11/23)...Rambled for longest kickoff return by
a Viking for the season with 49-yarder vs. Chicago (11/30) on
• Made splash as a rookie return man in 2008. Sunday Night Football...Notched 4 special teams tackles.
• Climbed his way from a rookie free agent to a spot on the
Vikings practice squad and eventually played in 3 games during COLLEGE Left his mark on WVU record book in only 3 sea-
the 2008 season. sons...Tied school record with 12 TD catches in 2007 and tied for
4th with 64 catches...Became only the 10th WVU player with over
OFF THE FIELD Majored in athletic coaching at WVU... 3,000 all-purpose yards- 1,550 receiving, 1,126 on returns and
Married to Dominique, the couple has a daughter, Darion. 410 rushing...Left WVU ranked 3rd with 19 career TD catches...
Ranks 2nd with a 26.8 kickoff return average...Named All-Big
PRO Will compete for expanded role on special teams with East 2nd-Team honoree as a sophomore and junior...Scored vs.
Vikings in 2009...Started 2008 season on Vikings practice squad Maryland in 2006 on a 96-yard kickoff return.
for 10 weeks before moving to active roster...Joined Vikings as
a rookie free agent in 2008...Declared for NFL Draft following his PREP Led Hahnville (LA) High to Louisiana Class 5A state title
junior season at WVU. as a senior with a 15-0 mark...Named MVP of state title game...
Named All-State in football as a senior and won state title in the
2008 Played in 3 games and served as a kickoff return man... long jump.
Sidelined for final 3 regular season games and Wild Card Playoff
vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09) with foot injury...Started season on
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 202 ACQUIRED D2 (#44) FOR 2007
DOB 9-1-86 NFL 3rd YEAR
COLLEGE SOUTH CAROLINA VIKINGS 3rd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 passes by the Vikings for the season...Started the season opener
vs. Atlanta (9/9), only the 5th rookie WR to start the opener in
(13/4), 2008 (13/3, 1/0). Total- 26/7, 1/0.
team history...Had season-high 6 catches vs. Green Bay (9/30)
• Matched career-high with 4 TD catches in 2008. and scored 1st career TD on a 15-yard pass from Kelly Holcomb...
Caught 4th TD of the season on a 2-yard pass from Tarvaris
• Threw the longest pass by a Viking in 2007, a 79-yarder to TE
Jackson vs. Detroit (12/2), a game where rookie draftees Adrian
Visanthe Shiancoe vs. Oakland (11/18/07).
Peterson, Aundrae Allison and Rice all scored TDs.
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OFF THE FIELD Helped lead Vikings Victory Visits to
COLLEGE Was a 1st-Team All-SEC honoree as a sopho-
children’s hospitals during 2009 offseason...Majored in African-
more...Recognized as a 3rd-Team All-America as a freshman
American studies at USC...Turned 21 during the week of the
and sophomore...Broke school record with 23 career TD catches,
regular-season opener his rookie year...Recruited to USC by
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breaking the mark of 19 held by Robert Brooks and Jermale
legendary coach Lou Holtz...Played his final 2 collegiate seasons
Kelly...Set a USC record as the only player to break the 1,000-
for Steve Spurrier, a former NFL QB and Redskins coach...High
yard receiving mark in 2 seasons...Left with 2 of the 3 highest
school teammates with Redskins LB Rocky McIntosh...Aspires to
single-season reception marks at the school with 72 and 70,
a career in coaching or youth mentoring.
trailing Sterling Sharpe’s 74...Started 23 of his 24 career games...
Broke the 100-yard receiving mark 11 times...Caught a pass
PRO Vikings are 6-2 in games Rice catches a TD pass... in all 24 career games...Named 2006 Liberty Bowl Offensive
ROOKIES
Catches a TD every 5.7 receptions during his career...Has caught
MVP in his final college game against Houston...Played in 2005
a TD from all 4 Vikings QBs who have started during his 2-year
Independence Bowl against Missouri and caught career-high 12
career...Has caught a TD in each of the 3 career games he has
passes...Granted medical redshirt in 2004.
played against the Vikings border-rival Packers...Ranks 3rd
among the 34 WRs drafted in 2007 with 8 TDs, trailing only Calvin
Johnson (16) and Dwayne Bowe (12)...Had impressive debut
PREP Standout at Gaffney (SC) High was tabbed as South
Carolina Offensive Player of the Year as a senior by High School
season as a rookie in 2007, ranking tied for 1st in the NFC among
2008 SEASON
Sports Report...Top WR prospect in the state caught 25 prep
rookies and 2nd in the NFL with 4 TD catches...Threw the Vikings
TDs...Helped lead Gaffney to Class 4A state title on the hardwood
longest pass of the 2007 season and tied for the longest TD catch
with a 28-0 record and was named the Player of the Year in
of the season...His 4 TD catches in 2007 ranked as the 4th-most
Class 4A hoops.
by a Vikings rookie...Teamed with RB Adrian Peterson to catch 2
of the 4 longest passes by NFL rookies in 2007...Helped Vikings
notch 5 pass plays of 60+ yards in 2007, taking part in 2 of the
plays- 1 as the passer and 1 as the receiver...Selected with the
44th overall choice, obtained after trading from #41 to #44 with
Atlanta and acquiring an extra 4th-round pick in 2007...Joined
fellow Vikings draftee Adrian Peterson as rookies who entered the RECORDS
NFL draft early...Was the 7th WR drafted and the 1st WR taken
in the 2nd round...Joined the impressive total of 41 players from
the SEC who were drafted in 2007, the most of any conference in
college football...Teammates at South Carolina with Vikings 2008
draft pick Jasper Brinkley.
PLAYOFF RECORDS
2007 Had impressive rookie season, ranking tied for 1st in the
NFC and 2nd in the NFL among rookies with 4 TD catches...Led
Vikings with 4 TD receptions and ranked 2nd on team in yards...
Threw the longest pass of the Vikings season, a 79-yarder to TE
Visanthe Shiancoe on a reverse pass, setting a team record as
the longest pass by a non-QB in franchise history...Completed 2
EXTRA POINTS
PASSING
Year GP/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yards Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating
2007 (Minn) ........ 13/4 2 2 100.0 94 47.0 0 0 79 0/0 118.8
2008 (Minn) ........ 13/3 1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0/0 39.6
Totals ............. 26/7 3 2 66.6 94 31.3 0 0 79 0/0 109.7
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 5-10 WEIGHT 182 ACQUIRED FA FOR 2008
DOB 3-12-85 NFL 1st YEAR
COLLEGE RUTGERS VIKINGS 1st YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 COLLEGE Played in 40 games with 19 starts for Rutgers…
(0/0-Hou.- PS), 2008 (0/0-Hou./Minn-PS). Total- 0/0. Played in 9 games, starting 8, as a senior, missing 4 games with
an injury…Returned an INT for a TD vs. Illinois …Started the final
• Joined Vikings practice squad for the final 5 weeks of the 10 games of the season as a junior and recorded 33 tackles, a FF
2008 season. and a FR…Played in all 11 games as a sophomore, starting each
• Helped in the rebirth of Rutgers football during his collegiate of the final 8 at CB…Played in 10 of 12 games as 1 of 10 true
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career, helping the Scarlets return to national prominence. freshmen to see action in 2003.
OFF THE FIELD Earned degree during 2008 offseason, PREP Was a 2-sport star at Northeast (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) High
graduating in spring ceremonies with bachelor’s in criminal School…Allowed only 1 reception in his senior season earning
justice with a minor in sociology...Aspires to return to school him a staring CB position in the Nike All-Star game and the
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in the future to pursue a master’s degree...Is the youngest of 8 Broward County All-Star Game...Played RB and rushed for 386
children in his family...Interested in career as a fire fighter and yards on 97 carries with 4 TDs as a senior.
first responder...Spoke to young people about goal-setting and
overcoming obstacles as part of the Urban Youth Outreach pro-
gram with other teammates to benefit the E.J. Henderson Youth
Foundation...Has an extensive sports card collection, a hobby he
ROOKIES
began as a child.
2008 SEASON
2008 Joined Vikings practice squad on 11/25/08 and spent the
final 5 weeks of the season there...Member of Vikings practice
squad for NFC Wild Card Playoffs vs. Philadelphia...Began season
on Texans practice squad...Went to training camp and played
through preseason with Houston.
RECORDS
and preseason with Houston, released on 8/28/07...Signed as a
rookie free agent by Houston on 5/8/07.
the Vikings faced both teams from the previous Super Bowl came in 2001, tangling with Baltimore and the NY Giants from Super
Bowl XXXV. In team history, the Vikings have played both defending AFC and NFC champions a total of 7 times- 1978, 1981, 1984,
1990, 1997, 1999 and 2001.
CHASING THE CHAMPIONS- THE VIKINGS FACING THE PREVIOUS SUPER BOWL TEAMS
2009- Super Bowl XLIII Champions Pittsburgh (at Pittsburgh, 10/25/09), NFC Champion Arizona (at Arizona, 12/6/09)
2001- Super Bowl XXXV Champions Baltimore (L 3-19, at Baltimore), NFC Champion NY Giants (W 28-19 at Metrodome)
1999- Super Bowl XXXIII Champions Denver (W 23-20, at Denver), NFC Champion Atlanta (W 17-14 at Atlanta)
1997- Super Bowl XXXI Champions Green Bay (L 32-38, at Green Bay; L 11-27 at Metrodome), AFC Champion New England (W 23-18 at Metrodome)
1990- Super Bowl XXIV Champions San Francisco (L 17-20, at Metrodome), AFC Champion Denver (W 27-22 at Metrodome)
1984- Super Bowl XVIII Champions LA Raiders (L 20-23, at Los Angeles), NFC Champion Washington (L 17-31 at Met Stadium)
1981- Super Bowl XV Champions Oakland (L 10-36 at Met Stadium), NFC Champion Philadelphia (W 35-23 at Met Stadium)
HISTORY
1978- Super Bowl XII Champions Dallas (W 21-10 at Texas Stadium), AFC Champion Denver (W 12-9 OT at Met Stadium)
EXTRA POINTS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2007 2007 Earned spot on Pro Football Weekly’s All-Rookie Team
(16/5), 2008 (15/0, 1/1). Total- 31/5, 1/1. and started 5 games...Opened the final 4 straight games at RDE
and started 1st career game at Detroit (9/16) at LDE...Ranked
• All-Rookie honoree in 2007, ranked 3rd among NFL rookies 3rd in the NFL for sacks among rookies with 4.5...Burst onto the
with 4.5 sacks. scene with 2.0 sacks in the regular season opener vs. Atlanta
• Exceptional UT athlete was a full-time starter his final 3 seasons (9/9)...Sacked Packers QB Brett Favre (9/30) on the day he broke
in football and was NCAA runner-up in the shot put as a junior. the NFL TD passes record.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in liberal arts at Texas...Father COLLEGE Etched his name throughout the Texas foot-
played collegiate football on the Ranger (TX) Junior College team ball and track record books...His 6 career blocked kicks set
that won a national title...Wife, Jayme Miller, is an accomplished a UT record and his 4 blocks in 2003 tied a single-season
rodeo barrel racer...Competed in shot put during 2009 offseason, record...2006 NCAA runner-up in shot put as a junior and won Big
re-kindling his track and field skills as an unattached thrower. 12 shot put title in 2005 and 2006...Won Big 12 shot and discus
titles in 2006...Holds the school record in the shot put at 68-4.25
HONORS 2007 Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team. and ranks 3rd in UT history with a discus mark of 195-10...Helped
Longhorns win 2005 national championship with Rose Bowl win
PRO Became the 5th DE the Vikings have selected in the top 4 over USC...Earned consensus 2nd-Team All-Big 12 honors as a
rounds of the draft in the past 4 seasons...Was the only Viking to junior in 2005.
sack Packers QB Brett Favre during his farewell season in 2007.
PREP All-State in football and track at Splendora (TX) High...
2008 Saw action in 15 of the 16 regular season games as Won Class 3A discus title as a junior and senior and shot title
All-Pro DE Jared Allen’s primary backup…Had a team-best 7 as a senior...Had best throws in all Texas classes as a senior at
QB hurries in the Wild Card Playoffs vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09), 215-2 in the discus and 66-2 in the shot...Had #40 jersey retired
also registering 2 solo tackles, and a tackle for a loss…Started at Splendora High in 2004.
Wild Card game in place of injured Ray Edwards, his lone start of
the season...Notched his 2nd sack and 1st forced fumble of the
year when he knocked the ball free from Kurt Warner at Arizona
(12/14)…Recorded his 1st sack of season when he pulled down
Aaron Rodgers vs. Green Bay (11/9)...Saw extensive action vs.
NY Giants (12/28) after Edwards was injured and posted career-
high 7 tackles...Had a tackle for loss in each for the final 3 regular
season games and Wild Card game…Sat out at Detroit (12/7)
with knee injury, the 1st game of his NFL career he has missed.
ROBISON’S SACKS
GAME QB SACKS
vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ...................... Joey Harrington...................2.0 vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 .............. Aaron Rodgers ....................1.0
vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 .............. Brett Favre ...........................1.0 vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ................ Kyle Orton ...........................0.5
@ Dallas, 10/21/07 .................... Tony Romo .........................0.5 @ Arizona, 12/14/08 .................. Kurt Warner.........................1.0
vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 ................ Daunte Culpepper ................1.0 Total 7.0
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 225 ACQUIRED T (HOU.) FOR 2009
DOB 3-6-78 NFL 9th YEAR
COLLEGE IOWA STATE VIKINGS 1st YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2001 Tennessee (10/21) when he replaced Schaub in the 2nd quarter
(0/0-Wash.) 2002 (4/0-Mia.), 2003 (2/0-Mia.), 2004 (3/1-Mia.), and went on to throw for 290 yards and 4 TDs, with 249 of the
2005 (4/1-Mia.), 2006 (4/0-Hou.), 2007 (9/5-Hou.), 2008 (6/5- yards and all 4 TDs coming in the 4th quarter, as he rallied the
team from a 32-7 deficit in the 4th quarter to take a 36-35 lead
Hou.). Total- 32/12 (13/2-Mia, 19/10-Hou).
before a late Titans FG gave them the win…Had a pair of season-
• Started 10 games in the past 2 seasons for Houston. long 53-yard passes- a TD to WR Andre Davis vs. Tennessee
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(10/21) and a 53-yard gain to RB Ahman Green at Oakland
• Native of Maquoketa, IA and starred at Iowa State, leading the
(11/4)…Had a TD pass in each of the 9 games he played in during
Cyclones to their 1st bowl game in 22 years as a senior, topping
the season and multiple-TD days in 3 of the games.
Pitt in the Insight.com Bowl.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in marketing at Iowa State... 2006 Saw action in 4 games…Threw all 3 TDs on the season
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at Tennessee (10/29) when he entered the game in the 2nd half,
Married to Maria with a daughter, Ava, and a son, Peyton...
notching his 1st career passer rating of 100+ points, finishing
Member of National Honor Society at Maquoketa High...Got
with a 116.0 mark…Connected with Andre Johnson for a 10-yard
involved in the community early in his Vikings career, helping
pass, his 1st as a Texan, and added a pair of 4th-quarter scores
stuff Easter baskets for victims of the Red River flooding in the
to TE Owen Daniels.
spring of 2009.
2005 Played in 4 games and started 1…Threw TDs in 3 of his
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PRO Acquired by the Vikings in a trade with Houston on 4 appearances…Sparked the biggest comeback win in Dolphins
2/27/09…Has a 6-4 record in his past 10 starts…Has thrown a
history vs. Buffalo (12/4) when he rallied the team from a 23-3
TD pass in 14 of the past 15 games he has played in…Has only
4th-quarter deficit to take a 24-23 win, throwing for 272 yards
been sacked 19 times in 562 career attempts…Has started games
and a pair of TDs, hitting RB Ronnie Brown on a 23-yard score
for Miami and Houston during his career…Originally entered the
with 7:35 remaining to cut the Bills lead and throwing the 4-yard
NFL as a 4th-round draft pick (#109) by Washington in 2001…
game-winner to WR Chris Chambers with :06 remaining in the
2008 SEASON
Traded from Washington to Miami during 2002 preseason…
game…Entered game vs. NY Jets (12/18) in the 2nd half and
Spent 2002-05 seasons with Miami and 2006-08 with Houston…
engineered another 4th-quarter comeback win, trailing 10-17
Signed as a free agent with Houston on 3/12/06…Went on
entering the final quarter and guiding the Dolphins to 2 TDs,
injured reserve with broken throwing wrist on 11/28/06, suffering
including a 50-yard TD pass to WR Marty Booker…Made his 1
injury when he filled in as the holder on FG at NY Jets (11/26/06)
pass attempt in 4th-quarter duty vs. Kansas City (10/21) memo-
and covered a missed FG, making the tackle on the play…Threw
rable with a career-long 77-yard TD to Chambers.
career-best 4 TDs vs. Tennessee (10/21/07) after coming into the
game for injured starter Matt Schaub and threw for 249 yards in
the 4th quarter, the 2nd-most 4th-quarter passing yards in NFL
2004 Played in 3 games and started 1st career contest in sea-
son finale at Baltimore (1/2/05)...Got off to a fast start vs. Ravens
RECORDS
history…Had career-best 294 passing vs. Baltimore (11/9/08)
by throwing a 76-yard TD to Chambers on the 1st play from
against stingy Ravens defense…Has posted an 80+ passer rating
scrimmage and ended day with 264 yards…Only other action
in 5 of the past 6 games he has played…Notched career-best
of the season came in games vs. Cleveland (12/26) and at San
4-1 record in 5 starts for the Texans in 2007…Played under
Francisco (11/28) when he didn’t attempt a pass.
Dave Wannstedt and interim coach Jim Bates for opening 3
seasons in Miami and under Nick Saban for the 2005 season with
Dolphins…Spent rookie season of 2001 in Washington with head
PLAYOFF RECORDS
EXECUTIVES
vs. Buffalo, 12/4/05 (2) ..................................................................................................23 pass to Ronnie Brown, 4 pass to C. Chambers
vs. NY Jets, 12/18/05 (1)...................................................................................................................................... 50 pass to Marty Booker
@ Tennessee, 10/29/06 (3)....................................................... 10 pass to Andre Johnson, 1 pass to Owen Daniels, 2 pass to O. Daniels
@ Jacksonville, 10/14/07 (1) .................................................................................................................................... 1 pass to Vonta Leach
vs. Tennessee, 10/21/07 (4) .............................. 7 pass to D. Anderson, 6 pass to K. Walter, 7 pass to J. Putzier, 53 pass to A. Johnson
@ San Diego, 10/28/07 (1) ...................................................................................................................................... 28 pass to Joel Dreese
@ Oakland, 11/4/07 (1)..................................................................................................................................................42 pass to A. Davis
@ Tennessee, 12/2/07 (1).........................................................................................................................................28 pass to A. Johnson
vs. Tampa Bay, 12/9/07 (3) ..................................................................... 4 pass to A. Johnson, 8 pass to K. Walter, 4 pass to O. Daniels
COACHES
vs. Denver, 12/13/07 (2) .................................................................................................................................. 5 run, 4 pass to A. Johnson
@ Indianapolis, 12/23/07 (2) ................................................................................................... 17 pass to K. Walter, 6 pass to A. Johnson
vs. Jacksonville, 12/30/07 (1) ...................................................................................................................................... 2 pass to O. Daniels
vs. Indianapolis, 10/5/08 (1) .......................................................................................................................................5 pass to A. Johnson
@ Minnesota, 11/2/08 (2) ..............................................................................................3 pass to David Anderson, 14 pass to A. Johnson
vs. Baltimore, 11/9/08 (1) ............................................................................................................................................ 60 pass to K. Walter
STAFF
@ Cleveland, 11/23/08 (1) ........................................................................................................................................... 17 pass to K. Walter
vs. Jacksonville, 12/1/08 (1) .....................................................................................................................................31 pass to A. Johnson
TOTAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
PLAYERS
In his past 10 NFL starts, all with Houston, Sage Rosenfels has Sage Rosenfels was the 6th QB drafted in 2001, part of a draft
gone 6-4 and has efficiently run the Texans offense. The team class that included the older brother of Vikings QB John David
averaged 337.4 yards per game of offense and 23.2 offensive Booty. Rosenfels was selected 3 choices after St. Paul native
points per game. In 2008 his highest passer-rating game of and Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke.
ROOKIES
the season came against the Vikings when he replaced an
injured Matt Schaub under center for the Texans. Rosenfels QBs IN THE 2001 NFL DRAFT
posted a passer rating of 103.2 and led Houston to a pair of PLAYER, TEAM DRAFT POSITION
2nd-half TDs in the game, moving the ball well against the Michael Vick, Atlanta............................. 1st Roud, #1 overall
Vikings #6-ranked defense and the tough Metrodome crowd. Drew Brees, San Diego .................... 2nd Round, #32 overall
In his 5 starts in 2008, Rosenfels led the Texans to an average Quincy Carter, Dallas ....................... 2nd Round, #53 overall
of 362.2 yards per game of offense. Marques Tuiasosopo, Oakland ......... 2nd Round, #59 overall
2008 SEASON
Chris Weinke, Carolina .................... 4th Round, #106 overall
In his past 10 NFL starts, Rosenfels has completed 64.7% of Sage Rosenfels, Washington ..... 4th Round, #109 overall
his passes and has a career completion rate of 62.5%. During Jesse Palmer, NY Giants................. 4th Round, #125 overall
his NFL career, Rosenfels has been able to avoid sacks, allow- Mike McMahon, Detroit .................. 5th Round, #149 overall
ing only 19 sacks in 562 career attempts- 1 sack in every 29.5 A.J. Feeley, Philadelphia ................. 5th Round, #155 overall
passing attempt. In 14 of his past 15 appearances, Rosenfels Josh Booty, Seattle ......................... 6th Round, #172 overall
has thrown a TD pass. Josh Heupel, Miami ........................ 6th Round, #177 overall
RECORDS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
Sage Rosenfels and teammates packed Easter baskets for families affected by spring 2009 flooding along the Red River in conjunction
with relief efforts under the direction of the Salvation Army.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 5-9 WEIGHT 190 ACQUIRED UFA (KC) FOR 2008
DOB 1-20-81 NFL 6th YEAR
COLLEGE NORTHERN IOWA VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004 2006 Notched 10 special teams tackles while playing in 11
(15/1-KC), 2005 (16/3-KC), 2006 (11/0-KC), 2007 (14/2-KC), 2008 games...Had career-best 3 special teams stops vs. Denver
(14/4, 1/1). Total- 70/10, 1/1 (14/4, 1/1-Minn., 56/6-KC). (11/23/06)...Inactive for AFC Wild Card Playoff game at
Indianapolis (1/6/07)...Missed 5 games with knee injury suffered
• Grabbed INTs in consecutive games at Jacksonville (11/23/08) vs. San Francisco (10/1)...Took a kickoff return back 21 yards at
and vs. Chicago (11/30/08), doubling his career total from 2 to 4 Oakland (12/23).
in his 1st season as a Viking.
STAFF
• Started career-high 4 games in 2008, taking over nickel back 2005 Saw action in all 16 games and started career-best 3
role by mid-season. contests...Had 2.5 sacks, his career total for sacks...Had 1st
career sack and forced a fumble on the play with a strip of Raiders
OFF THE FIELD Majored in sociology...Has a son, Benny QB Kerry Collins at Oakland (9/18)...Started 1st career game vs.
PLAYERS
III, and a daughter, Brianna...Teammates at Iowa with Vikings LB Philadelphia (10/2), opening the game at CB and followed it with
Chad Greenway...High school teammates with Eagles CB Asante starts at Houston (11/20) and at Dallas (12/11)...Shared a sack of
Samuel at Boyd Anderson High in Ft. Lauderdale. Gus Frerotte at Miami (10/21) and had a full sack of Jon Kitna vs.
Cincinnati (1/1/06) in regular season finale...Posted career-high
PRO Veteran DB has 10 career starts to his credit, including 10 tackles at Houston (11/20).
1st career playoff game and start vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09) in
2004 Saw action in 15 games and started 1...Started 1st
ROOKIES
NFC Wild Card game...Teammates with DE Jared Allen in Kansas
City...Started a career-best 4 games in 2008, his 1st season with career game when Chiefs opened in dime defense at Jacksonville
the Vikings…Set career-high with 2 INTs in 2008…Joined the (10/17)...Snared 1st career INT off Kerry Collins vs. Oakland
Vikings as a free agent on 3/25/08...Started 6 career games in (12/25/04)...Played 1st career game vs. Carolina (9/19)...Forced
his 4-year career with Chiefs, including career-best 3 in 2005... a fumble on Chargers RB Michael Turner at San Diego (1/2/05).
Had career-best 2.5 sacks in 2005 and career-high 30 tackles...
Served as a backup in 2006 and 2007 to veteran CB Ty Law... COLLEGE Started 15 games in his 24 contests at Northern
2008 SEASON
Played under Dick Vermeil in his final season as an NFL head Iowa for his final 2 collegiate seasons...Earned 1st-Team All-
coach in 2005...Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent Gateway Conference recognition as a senior with 48 tackles, 2
with Kansas City in 2004. INTs and 18 passes defensed while also seeing time on offense
with 7 catches for 147 yards and 2 TDs...In his 1st season at
2008 Was active for all but 2 games including 11 straight UNI, was named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer Team in 2002...
to end the season…Got starts in 3 consecutive weeks as Notched 4 INTs as a junior in 2002...Started 20 of the 24 games
the nickel back vs. Chicago (11/30), at Detroit (12/7), and at he played at Iowa as a freshman and sophomore...Started all 12
Arizona (12/14)…Ranked 2nd among Vikings with 13 INT-return games in 2001 as a sophomore and 8 times in 2000.
yards for the season and tied for team-high with 2 picks…
Led the Vikings in special teams tackles in Wild Card Playoff PREP Honorable Mention All-State honoree at Boyd Anderson RECORDS
vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09), adding 3 on the defensive side of the High in Ft. Lauderdale, FL...Named 1st-Team All-Broward
ball…Posted a season-high 7 tackles against Arizona (12/14)… County...Lettered in football, wrestling, volleyball and track.
Grabbed 1st INT as a Viking at Jacksonville (11/23)…Snared his
2nd INT is consecutive weeks, grabbing a Kyle Orton pass vs.
Chicago (11/30).
PLAYOFF RECORDS
SAPP’S INTERCEPTIONS
GAME QB INT
vs. Oakland, 12/25/04 ................ Kerry Collins .....................1 (0)
vs. Green Bay, 11/4/07 .............. Brett Favre ......................1 (15)
@ Jacksonville, 11/23/08 ........... David Garrard ................. 1 (-1)
vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 ................ Kyle Orton ......................1 (14)
Total 4 (28)
SAPP’S SACKS
GAME QB SACK
@ Oakland, 9/18/05 ................... Kerry Collins ........................1.0
@ Miami, 10/21/05 .................... Gus Frerotte ........................0.5
vs. Cincinnati, 1/1/06 ................. Jon Kitna .............................1.0
Total 2.5
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2003 tions in a season of 8 held by Joe Senser in 1981...Posted the
(16/7-NYG), 2004 (16/7-NYG), 2005 (16/5, 1/0-NYG), 2006 2nd-best receiving yards in a game by a Vikings TE with 136 vs.
(16/4, 1/0-NYG), 2007 (16/15), 2008 (16/15, 1/1). Total- 96/53, Atlanta (12/21), trailing only Steve Jordan’s 179 at Washington
3/1. (11/2/86), and tied Vikings record for TDs by a TE in a game at
2...Hauled in 4-yard TD pass from RB Chester Taylor on Monday
• Led NFC TEs with 7 TDs in 2008 and ranked 3rd among TEs Night Football at New Orleans (10/6)...Entered 2008 with 576
in the NFL. career receiving yards, a total he passed in the 15th game of
• Part of teams that have advanced to the NFC Playoffs in 3 of the season, ending with 596 yards...Helped RB Adrian Peterson
the past 4 seasons. set Vikings single-season rushing record with 1,760 yards and
become the 1st Vikings RB to lead the NFL...Caught a pass in all
OFF THE FIELD Majored in information technology at 16 regular season games and the Wild Card playoff game.
Morgan State...Assisted the coaching staff at Morgan State dur-
ing the 2009 offseason…Served as a professor at the Giants’ 2007 Helped Vikings lead NFL in rushing and set team rushing
Football 101 and Football 201 events for women...Will face his old record...Enjoyed best season of his career catching the ball with
Giants teammates in New York when the Vikings visit on 11/25. 27 receptions and his 323 yards ranked 4th on the team...Hauled
in the longest catch by a Viking on the season with 79-yarder
PRO Burst onto Vikings scene in 2008 with career-best season,
catching 7 TDs in the final 14 regular season games...Led NFC
TEs and ranked 3rd among NFL TEs with 7 TDs, matching WR
Bernard Berrian for the Vikings lead...Has blocked for a 1,200+
TDs BY TEs
yard rusher in each of his 6 NFL seasons...Durable vet who has Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe had a career year in 2008, lead-
not missed a game in his 6 NFL seasons, playing in 96 regular ing NFC TEs with 7 TD catches, tieing for the Vikings lead in
season games and 3 playoff contests…Part of the Vikings 2008 scoring rceptions and falling 1 TD shy of the Vikings record for
NFC North title and Giants 2005 NFC East championship team… TD catches in a season by a TE.
Giants advanced to the playoffs in 2005 and 2006…Helped RB
Tiki Barber rush for over 1,200 yards in each of his 4 seasons TD CATCHES BY VIKINGS TEs
in New York…Helped Barber rush for the top 3 single-season PLAYER, SEASON TDs/TOTAL CATCHES
totals in team history and for 5 of the top 6 single-game rushing Joe Senser, 1981 ........................................................... 8/79
totals in the Giants record book…A 3rd-round pick (#91) by the Visanthe Shiancoe, 2008 .................................. 7/42
Giants in 2002. Joe Senser, 1980 ........................................................... 7/42
2008 Developed into a consistent playmaker and threat in his 2008 TD CATCHES BY NFL TEs
2nd Vikings season...Had career-best season in all statistical PLAYER, TEAM TDs/TOTAL CATCHES
categories...Led NFC and ranked 3rd among NFL TEs with 7 TD Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City ......................................... 10/96
catches...Tied with WR Bernard Berrian for Vikings TD reception Antonio Gates, San Diego .............................................. 8/60
lead...Fell 1 TD shy of matching Vikings record for TD recep- Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota ........................... 7/42
EXECUTIVES
pace with some of the top TEs in team history
COACHES
CAREER RECEIVING TDs BY VIKINGS TEs
PLAYER, SEASONS TDs
Steve Jordan, 1982-94 ..................................................... 28
Stu Voigt, 1970-80 ........................................................... 17
Joe Senser, 1979-84 ........................................................ 16
Gordon Smith, 1961-65 ................................................... 13
STAFF
John Beasley, 1967-73..................................................... 12
Visanthe Shiancoe joined teammates at the annual Playground Andrew Glover, 1997-99 .................................................... 9
Build in 2009, giving students at Crestview Elementary School in Visanthe Shiancoe, 2007-08 ................................. 8
Brooklyn Park a new facility. Hal Bedsole, 1964-66 ......................................................... 8
PLAYERS
against Oakland (11/18) on a reverse pass from WR Sidney Rice...
Set Vikings record with the longest catch by a TE on 79-yard 2004 Started 7 games and played in all 16…Regular contribu-
reception against Raiders...Had the longest catch by a TE in the tor on special teams and a regular in 2-TE formations…Caught
NFL in 2007 and ranked tied for 7th-longest in the NFL for the 3rd TD of his career when he hauled in a 2-yard score from Eli
season...Caught 1st TD as a Viking on a 9-yard pass from Kelly Manning vs. Dallas (1/2/05)…Had a pair of catches for 14 yards
Holcomb vs. Philadelphia (10/28). vs. Detroit (10/24) and caught 2 passes in the regular-season
finale vs. Dallas (1/2/05)…Caught a pass at Minnesota (10/31).
ROOKIES
2006 Played in all 16 games and started 4 in the regular
season…Hauled in season-long 16-yard pass vs. Washington 2003 Stepped into lineup as a rookie to start 7 games and play
(10/8)…Helped Barber rush for 1,662 yards, the 2nd-best total in in all 16…Hauled in a pair of TDs on the season…Caught 1st
his career and Giants history…Paved the way for Barber to set the career TD at New Orleans (12/14) and ended day with 3 recep-
Giants single-game record with 234 rushing yards in the regular- tions for 19 yards…Pulled down 2nd TD of his career on a 1-yard
season finale at Washington (12/31)...Helped Giants advance to score from Jesse Palmer…Caught 3 passes for 20 yards at Dallas
2008 SEASON
the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Philadelphia (12/21)…Caught 1st career pass on a 3-yard reception at New
England (10/12)…Started 1st career game in the season opener
2005 Played in all 16 and started 5 games for the NFC vs. St. Louis (9/7)…Joined team as a 3rd-round draft choice, the
East champions…Had season-high 3 catches for 40 yards at 91st overall selection.
Washington (12/24)…Caught a pair of passes vs. Dallas (12/4)
for 15 yards…Started games vs. Arizona (9/11), at San Francisco COLLEGE Was a standout TE with 52 catches for 1,001
(11/6), vs. Philadelphia (11/20), at Philadelphia (12/11) and at yards and 11 TDs during his career at Morgan State…Ranked
Oakland (12/31)…Caught a pass vs. Carolina (1/8/06) in NFC 2nd on team with 25 catches as a senior with a 20.4-yard aver-
Wild Card Playoff game, his 1st career post-season action… age and 5 TDs.
Started game at Oakland (12/31) when Shockey was inactive and RECORDS
had a 16-yard catch. PREP Multi-position talent at Blair High in Laurel, MD who
played WR, QB and TE...Named to All-County team.
Game Play
Totals ............96/53 104 1,172 11.3 79 11 @ New Orleans, 12/14/03 .......................... 4 pass from J. Palmer
Playoffs ..........3/1 3 15 5.0 7 0 vs. Carolina, 12/28/03 ................................ 1 pass from J. Palmer
vs. Dallas, 1/2/05 .................................... 2 pass from E. Manning
vs. Philadelphia, 10/28/07 ......................9 pass from K. Holcomb
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 .............................. 34 pass from G. Frerotte
EXTRA POINTS
Receptions ............................7......vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 @ New Orleans, 10/6/08 .............................4 pass from C. Taylor
@ Chicago, 10/19/08 ............................. 24 pass from G. Frerotte
Receiving Yards ................136......vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08
vs. Houston, 11/2/08 ............................. 25 pass from G. Frerotte
Long Reception ...................79......vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 @ Detroit, 12/7/08 ................................. 11 pass from T. Jackson
TD Receptions ......................2......vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 ................21 pass, 17 pass from T. Jackson
Total ...................................................................11
2005 Opponent........ No. Yards Avg. Long TD 2008 Opponent........ No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/25 @ San Diego ..........1 5 5.0 5 0 9/8 @ Green Bay* ........3 21 7.0 9 0
11/20 Philadelphia* .........1 15 15.0 15 0 9/14 Indianapolis* .........1 23 23.0 23 0
12/11 @ Philadelphia* .....2 15 7.5 15 0 9/21 Carolina*................2 38 19.0 34t 1
12/24 @ Washington .......3 40 13.3 17 0 9/28 @ Tennessee*........4 47 11.8 22 0
12/31 @ Oakland*............1 16 16.0 16 0 10/6 @ New Orleans* ....2 16 8.0 12 1
Totals GP/GS: 16/5 ....... 8 91 11.4 17 0 10/12 Detroit* ..................1 10 10.0 10 0
PLAYOFFS 10/19 @ Chicago*............4 68 17.0 24t 1
1/8/06 Carolina..................1 4 4.0 4 0 11/2 Houston .................1 25 25.0 25t 1
11/9 Green Bay* ............3 4 1.3 4 0
2006 Opponent........ No. Yards Avg. Long TD 11/16 @ Tampa Bay* .......2 41 20.5 23 0
9/17 @ Philadelphia .......1 9 9.0 9 0 11/23 @ Jacksonville* .....3 60 20.0 40 0
9/24 @ Seattle................1 5 5.0 5 0 11/30 Chicago* ................1 20 20.0 20 0
10/8 Washington............2 18 9.0 16 0 12/7 @ Detroit*..............5 65 13.0 25 1
10/29 Tampa Bay .............1 13 13.0 13 0 12/14 @ Arizona* ............1 8 8.0 8 0
11/12 Chicago ..................2 4 2.0 2 0 12/21 Atlanta* ............ 7 136 19.4 31 2
12/3 Dallas .....................1 7 7.0 7 0 12/28 NY Giants* .............2 14 7.0 8 0
12/10 @ Carolina .............1 9 9.0 9 0 Totals GP/GS: 16/15 .....42 596 14.2 40 7
12/17 Philadelphia ...........2 8 4.0 4 0 PLAYOFFS
12/30 @ Washington* .....1 8 8.0 8 0 1/4/09 Philadelphia* .........1 7 7.0 7 0
Totals GP/GS: 16/4 ......12 81 6.8 16 0
PLAYOFFS
1/7/07 @ Philadelphia .......1 4 4.0 4 0
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 301 ACQUIRED D6 (#187) FOR 2008
DOB 8-8-85 NFL 2nd YEAR
COLLEGE NOTRE DAME VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 Bend under former New England Patriots offensive coordinator
(16/0, 1/0). Total-16/0, 1/0. Charlie Weis...Played in 47 and started 43 games for the Irish...
Paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher as a sophomore and
• Played in all 16 games and Wild Card playoffs on special teams junior and protected Brady Quinn as a sophomore and junior
as a rookie in 2008. as he threw for 3,000 yards...Served as 1 of 5 Irish captains as
• Attended the same high school as former 49ers great Steve a senior...Preseason All-America choice by Street & Smith as a
STAFF
Young- Greenwich (CT) High. senior...Started all 12 games as a sophomore.
OFF THE FIELD Brother, Rick, played rugby at Indiana PREP Named Gatorade’s Connecticut Player of the Year as
University...Graduated with degree in marketing in spring semes- a senior at Greenwich High...Named All-America by SuperPrep
ter 2007 and played his senior season of football at Notre Dame and Parade while earning 2nd-team notice by USA Today and
PLAYERS
while enrolled in graduate studies...Attended same high school ESPN.com...Selected to U.S. Army All-America Bowl game in San
as former 49ers great Steve Young...Excelled in wrestling as a Antonio...Helped team to 12-1-1 mark as a senior and a berth
prep, winning heavyweight state titles as a sophomore, junior and in the state title game...Posted 138-6 record as a heavyweight
senior and placed 7th in national meet. wrestler, winning 3 state championships.
ROOKIES
free agent Matt Birk in the offseason...Was the 4th C drafted in
2008 and became the 1st Notre Dame C drafted since 2003 when
Jeff Faine was taken by Cleveland in the 1st round...The last Notre
Dame C the Vikings drafted was Dave Huffman, #43 in 1979...The
last Irish player selected by the Vikings was current Vikings Radio
Network color analyst Pete Bercich, #211 in 1994...Recruited to
Notre Dame and played his freshman and sophomore seasons
2008 SEASON
under former Vikings assistant coach Tyrone Willingham.
2008 Played in all 16 regular season games and the Wild Card
Playoff contest vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09)...Saw time on special
teams as part of kickoff return unit.
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2006 2000-03 while serving a Mormon mission in Jacksonville, FL...
(0/0), 2007 (10/0), 2008 (16/5, 1/0). Total- 26/5, 1/0. Spent most of 2009 offseason at BYU working on his degree.
HISTORY
• Hard-nosed blocker who worked from practice squad in 2006 to PRO Won starting job in 2008 and paved the way for Adrian
the field in 2007 and became starter in 2008. Peterson to lead the NFL and set Vikings single-season rushing
• Helped Adrian Peterson become 1st Vikings RB to lead NFL in record…Signed by the Vikings off Cincinnati’s practice squad on
rushing and set team rushing record in 2008. the same day veteran FB Tony Richardson was placed on injured
reserve with a forearm fracture…Entered the NFL as an undrafted
• Spent 2000-03 out of football on a Mormon mission, returning
EXTRA POINTS
free agent with the Bengals and spent the opening 10 weeks of
to BYU for the 2003 season. the 2006 season on their practice squad.
OFF THE FIELD Family is native of Tonga, but he was 2008 Stepped into starting role for 1st time in his career…
born in California before moving to Utah as a child...Married to Helped pave the way for 2008 NFL rushing king Adrian Peterson,
Alisa with children Maile and Lincoln…Was out of football from who set Vikings records for single-season rushing yards (1,760)
COLLEGE Helped pave the way for BYU backs throughout his
TAHI’S NFL TOTALS
RUSHING RECEIVING Spec Tms
Year GP/GS No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD Tackles
2006 (Minn) .......... 0/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2007 (Minn) ........ 10/0 6 15 2.5 6 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 2
2008 (Minn) ........ 16/5 0 0 0.0 0 0 16 37 2.3 7 0 5
Playoffs.............. 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
Total .............. 26/5 0 0 0.0 0 0 17 44 2.6 7 0 7
Playoffs ..........1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2008 MINNESOTA Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/14 Indianapolis .................0 0 0.0 0 0 2 2 1.0 3 0
9/21 Carolina........................0 0 0.0 0 0 2 6 3.0 4 0
9/28 @ Tennessee*..............0 0 0.0 0 0 2 9 4.5 7 0
11/2 Houston* .....................0 0 0.0 0 0 1 4 4.0 4 0
11/9 Green Bay ....................0 0 0.0 0 0 1 3 3.0 3 0
11/23 @ Jacksonville .............0 0 0.0 0 0 2 6 3.0 6 0
11/30 Chicago ........................0 0 0.0 0 0 1 4 4.0 4 0
12/14 @ Arizona ....................0 0 0.0 0 0 2 4 2.0 4 0
12/21 Atlanta*........................0 0 0.0 0 0 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0
12/30 NY Giants .....................0 0 0.0 0 0 2 4 2.0 4 0
Totals GP/GS: 16/5 0 0 0.0 0 0 16 37 2.3 7 0
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 5-11 WEIGHT 213 ACQUIRED UFA (BALT.) FOR 2006
DOB 9-22-79 NFL 8th YEAR
COLLEGE TOLEDO VIKINGS 4thYEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 with Adrian Peterson in 2007 to rush for a Vikings-record 2,185
(15/2-Balt.), 2003 (16/1, 1/0-Balt.), 2004 (16/4-Balt.), 2005 yards as a tandem...Joined Peterson to mark the 1st time in
Vikings history that 2 different RBs rushed for 1,000 yards in
(15/1-Balt.), 2006 (15/15), 2007 (14/8), 2008 (16/1, 1/0). Total-
consecutive seasons…Burst onto the scene with the Vikings in
107/32, 2/0, (45/24, 1/0-Minn., 62/8, 1/0-Balt.).
2006 as a full-time starter for the 1st time in his career…Ran
• Ran for the 6th-highest single-season total in Vikings history for 1,216 yards in 2006 to rank as the 6th-best single-season
STAFF
with 1,214 yards in 2006 and ranks 2nd in a Vikings season with effort in team history…Set a Vikings record with 303 rushing
303 rushing attempts in 2006. attempts in 2006, a mark that now ranks 2nd in team history…
Broke the 100-yard mark 4 times in 2006, marked by career-high
• Posted the 2nd-longest play from scrimmage, and the longest
169 at Seattle (10/22/06)...Started 8 games for Baltimore from
rushing play, in Vikings history with a 95-yard TD run at Seattle
2002-05, including 4 in 2004...Ranked 2nd on Ravens in rushing
(10/22/06).
PLAYERS
in 2004 and 2005.
• Threw 1st career TD pass when he hit TE Visanthe Shiancoe on
4-yard score at New Orleans (10/6/08). 2008 Set his career-best with 45 catches, topping his previ-
ous high of 42 set during his 1st season with the Vikings in
OFF THE FIELD Holds bachelor’s degree in sports man- 2006…Broke his previous career-high with 399 receiving yards,
agement from Toledo, graduating with his class in 2001…Visited topping the old mark of 292 set in 2005…Led all NFL RBs with
the St. Paul Public Library and joined in the Youth Volunteer 25 catches on 3rd down, ranking 6th overall in the League...Led
ROOKIES
Service Awards…Earned $5,000 donations to the University of team in Wild Card Playoff game vs. Philadelphia (1/4/09) with
Minnesota Children’s Hospital after he was recognized as the 5 catches…Threw the 1st TD pass of his career on a 4-yard
FedEx Ground Player of the Week with 169 yards rushing and toss to TE Visanthe Shiancoe at New Orleans (10/6) on Monday
a team-record 95-yard run at Seattle (10/22/06) and vs. Oakland Night Football…Tied career-high with 2 receiving TDs on the
(11/18/07). season...Scored TDs in 4 straight games- at Jacksonville (11/23),
vs. Chicago (11/30), at Detroit (12/7) and at Arizona (12/14)...
2008 SEASON
HONORS 2006 Vikings Offensive MVP as voted by team- Returned 10 kickoffs during the season.
mates...FedEx Ground Player of the Week at Seattle (10/22/06)
and vs. Oakland (11/18/07)...2006 USA Today All-Joe Team. 2007 Teamed with RB Adrian Peterson to set the Vikings
record for rushing yards by a duo with 2,185 yards (1,341 by
PRO Led all NFL RBs with 25 receptions on 3rd down and Peterson, 844 by Taylor)…Helped Vikings lead the NFL in rushing
ranked 6th overall in the NFL for 3rd-down catches...Tossed with 2,634 team rushing yards, setting a new Vikings record…
1st career TD pass on a 4-yard score to TE Visanthe Shiancoe Combined with Peterson to break the 100-yard rushing mark 8
at New Orleans (10/6/08)...Since joining the Vikings in 2006 he
has broken the 100-yard mark 6 times and the Vikings are 6-0 in
those games...Twice named FedEx Ground Player of the Week... RECORDS
Voted 2006 Vikings Offensive MVP by teammates…Has the 2nd-
longest play from scrimmage in Vikings history and the longest
Vikings rushing play with a 95-yard TD run at Seattle (10/22/06)...
Owns Vikings longest and 3rd-longest runs in Vikings history
with an 84-yard TD burst at San Francisco (12/9/07)...Teamed
PLAYOFF RECORDS
TAYLOR-MADE
Chester Taylor has burst away for some of the longest plays
in Vikings history, including the longest and 3rd-long runs in
the team record book and has the 6th-best single-season mark
in club history.
EXECUTIVES
2004 (Balt) .......... 16/4 160 714 4.5 47 2 30 184 6.1 23 0
Playoffs.............. 1/0 2 19 9.5 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2005 (Balt) .......... 15/1 117 487 4.2 52 0 41 292 7.1 20 1
2006 (Minn) ...... 15/15 303 1,216 4.0 95t 6 42 288 6.9 24 0
2007 (Minn) ........ 14/8 157 844 5.4 84t 7 29 281 9.7 50 0
2008 (Minn) ........ 16/1 101 399 4.0 21t 4 45 399 8.9 47t 2
COACHES
Playoffs.............. 1/0 12 48 4.0 11 0 5 36 7.2 10 0
Totals .......... 107/32 934 4,058 4.4 95t 21 221 1,705 7.7 50 5
Playoffs ..........2/0 14 67 4.8 16 0 5 36 7.2 10 0
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD
STAFF
2002............10 236 23.6 54 0
2003............23 448 19.5 29 0
2005.......... 12 253 21.1 45 0
2008............10 234 24.4 37 0
PLAYERS
Totals ...... 55 1,171 21.3 54 0
PASSING
Year GP/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yards Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating
ROOKIES
2007 (Minn) ........ 14/8 1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0/0 39.6
2008 (Minn) ........ 16/1 1 1 100.0 4 4.0 1 0 4t 0/0 122.9
Totals .......... 107/32 2 1 50.0 4 2.0 1 0 4t 0/0 95.8
2008 SEASON
Rushing Yards ..................169......@ Seattle, 10/22/06
Rushing Attempts ...............31......@ Washington, 9/11/06
Long Rush ........................ 95t......@ Seattle, 10/22/06
Receptions ............................8......@ San Francisco, 11/5/06
Receiving Yards ..................84......vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08
Long Reception ...................50......@ Green Bay, 11/11/07
Pass Attempt ........................1......vs. Detroit, 12/2/07; @ New Orleans, 10/6/08
Pass Completion ...................1......@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 RECORDS
Passing TD............................1......@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 (4 yards to Visanthe Shiancoe)
Kickoff Returns ................... 5......last vs. Minnesota, 12/25/05
Kickoff Return Yards. ........128......vs. New Orleans, 12/8/02
Long Kickoff Return .......... 54......@ Pittsburgh, 12/29/02
PLAYOFF RECORDS
@ Miami, 11/19/06 (2) .............................................. 1 run, 1 run @ Arizona, 12/14/08 .............................. 11 pass from T. Jackson
vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 ............................................................1 run Total ...................................................................26
2003 Opponent Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/7 @ Pittsburgh ................1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 3 10 3.3 7 0
9/14 Cleveland .....................5 8 1.6 5 0 1 3 3.0 3 0
9/21 @ San Diego ................3 12 4.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/28 Kansas City ..................5 47 9.4 32 0 1 8 8.0 8 0
10/12 @ Arizona ..................10 45 4.5 14 0 3 25 8.3 10 0
10/19 @ Cincinnati .................5 10 2.0 6 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/26 Denver .........................2 6 3.0 4 0 2 10 5.0 8 0
11/2 Jacksonville .................2 33 16.5 29t 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/9 @ St. Louis ..................4 18 4.5 6 0 3 10 3.3 7 0
11/16 @ Miami ......................4 19 4.8 6 0 3 24 8.0 13 0
11/23 Seattle ..........................3 -1 -0.3 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/30 San Francisco ..............1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 1 13 13.0 13 0
12/7 Cincinnati .....................6 26 4.3 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/14 @ Oakland*..................3 24 8.0 15 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/21 @ Cleveland .................7 22 3.1 14 0 1 23 23.0 23 0
12/28 Pittsburgh ....................2 9 4.5 9 0 2 6 3.0 4 0
Totals GP/GS: 16/1 63 276 4.4 32 2 20 132 6.6 23 0
PLAYOFFS
1/3/04 Tennessee (WC) ...........0 0 0.0 0 0 2 19 9.5 16 0
2004 Opponent Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/12 @ Cleveland .................3 14 4.7 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/19 Pittsburgh ....................9 76 8.4 35 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/26 @ Cincinnati .................8 27 3.4 11 0 1 -7 -7.0 -7 0
10/4 Kansas City ..................1 4 4.0 4 0 2 9 4.5 8 0
10/10 @ Washington .............7 43 6.1 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/24 Buffalo* .....................21 89 4.2 15 0 2 11 5.5 7 0
10/31 @ Philadelphia* .........18 78 4.3 13 0 4 18 4.5 10 0
11/7 Cleveland .....................2 6 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/14 @ NY Jets ....................0 0 0.0 0 0 1 23 23.0 23 0
11/21 Dallas .........................15 33 2.2 9 1 4 18 4.5 10 0
11/28 @ New England*........16 61 3.8 8 0 5 24 4.8 12 0
12/5 Cincinnati* ............23 139 6.0 47 1 3 25 8.3 13 0
12/12 NY Giants ..............25 104 4.2 19 0 4 27 6.8 11 0
12/19 @ Indianapolis .............7 22 3.1 9 0 2 20 10.0 11 0
12/26 @ Pittsburgh ................3 17 5.7 12 0 2 16 8.0 11 0
1/2/05 Miami ...........................2 1 0.5 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Totals GP/GS: 16/4 160 714 4.5 47 2 30 184 6.1 23 0
2005 Opponent Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/11 Indianapolis .................4 27 6.8 23 0 2 22 11.0 11 0
9/18 @ Tennessee................3 5 1.7 7 0 3 21 7.0 10 0
10/2 NY Jets ......................11 32 2.9 9 0 2 24 12.0 20 0
10/9 @ Detroit......................9 46 5.1 14 0 4 24 6.0 18 0
10/16 Cleveland .....................8 92 11.5 52 0 4 8 2.0 3 0
10/23 @ Chicago....................2 21 10.5 14 0 1 1 1.0 1 0
10/31 @ Pittsburgh ................8 9 1.1 7 0 5 55 11.0 16 1
11/6 Cincinnati .....................3 9 3.0 4 0 5 26 5.2 15 0
11/13 @ Jacksonville .............0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/20 Pittsburgh ..................19 59 3.1 14 0 4 26 6.5 14 0
12/4 Houston .....................11 40 3.6 11 0 1 6 6.0 6 0
12/11 @ Denver* .................20 59 3.0 14 0 3 14 4.7 8 0
12/19 Green Bay ....................6 37 6.2 15 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2006 Opponent Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
EXECUTIVES
9/11 @ Washington* .........31 88 2.8 10 1 3 43 14.3 24 0
9/17 Carolina*....................24 113 4.7 33 0 3 15 5.0 9 0
9/24 Chicago* ....................20 74 3.7 33 0 3 15 5.0 5 0
10/1 @ Buffalo* .................10 23 2.3 11 0 3 14 4.7 10 0
10/8 Detroit* ......................26 123 4.7 28 0 5 31 6.2 8 0
10/22 @ Seattle*..................26 169 6.5 95t 1 4 19 4.8 11 0
10/30 New England* ............10 22 2.2 6 0 3 27 9.0 20 0
COACHES
11/5 @ San Francisco* ......26 96 3.7 11 0 8 45 5.6 13 0
11/12 Green Bay* ................20 75 3.8 11 0 2 20 10.0 15 0
11/19 @ Miami* ..................28 80 2.9 10 2 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/26 Arizona* .....................27 136 5.0 28 1 3 35 11.7 15 0
12/3 @ Chicago*................17 99 5.8 42 0 1 2 2.0 2 0
12/10 @ Detroit........................ INACTIVE
STAFF
12/17 NY Jets* ....................11 38 3.5 13 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/21 @ Green Bay* ............15 49 3.3 11 0 3 18 6.0 9 0
12/31 St. Louis* ..................12 31 2.6 16 1 1 4 4.0 4 0
Totals GP/GS: 15/15 303 1,216 4.0 95t 6 42 288 6.9 24 0
PLAYERS
2007 MINNESOTA Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/9 Atlanta*........................3 18 6.0 14 0 1 3 3.0 3 0
9/16 @ Detroit........................ INACTIVE
9/23 @ Kansas City ................ INACTIVE
ROOKIES
9/30 Green Bay* ..................8 40 5.0 37 0 1 11 11.0 11 0
10/14 @ Chicago*................22 83 3.8 14 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/21 @ Dallas* ...................10 47 4.7 16 0 3 19 6.3 9 0
10/28 Philadelphia .................6 19 3.2 9 0 1 18 18.0 18 0
11/4 San Diego ....................9 60 6.7 34 1 2 23 11.5 16 0
2008 SEASON
11/11 @ Green Bay ................3 37 12.3 23 0 2 59 29.5 50 0
11/18 Oakland*...............22 164 7.5 38t 3 3 38 12.7 15 0
11/25 @ NY Giants*.............31 77 2.5 13 1 2 12 6.0 11 0
12/2 Detroit ........................14 70 5.0 15 1 2 17 8.5 10 0
12/9 @ San Francisco* ..... 8 101 12.6 84t 1 3 23 7.7 10 0
12/17 Chicago ........................5 31 6.2 10 0 1 7 7.0 7 0
12/23 Washington..................6 14 2.3 6 0 5 42 8.4 14 0
12/30 @ Denver* .................10 83 8.3 24 0 3 9 9.0 10 0
Totals GP/GS: 14/8 157 844 5.4 84t 7 29 281 9.7 50 0 RECORDS
2008 MINNESOTA Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD
9/8 @ Green Bay ................5 19 3.8 9 0 3 21 7.0 14 0
9/14 Indianapolis .................4 18 4.5 7 0 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0
9/21 Carolina......................11 44 4.0 10 0 3 22 7.3 11 0
PLAYOFF RECORDS
EXECUTIVES
12/19/05 Green Bay ....................... 6 37 6.2 15 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/11/06 @ Washington.............31 88 2.8 10 1 3 43 14.3 24 0
HEIGHT 6-3 WEIGHT 281 ACQUIRED D1 (#20) FOR 2004
10/30/06 New England ...............10 22 2.2 6 0 3 27 9.0 20 0
12/17/07 Chicago ........................... 5 31 6.2 10 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 DOB 3-5-83 NFL 6th YEAR
9/8/08 @ Green Bay................... 5 19 3.8 9 0 3 21 7.0 14 0
COLLEGE USC VIKINGS 6thYEAR
10/6/08 @ New Orleans ............. 3 8 2.7 5 0 2 14 7.0 9 0
COACHES
Total 69 218 3.2 15 1 19 176 9.3 24 1
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004 (12/30)...Opened the season with sacks in back-to-back games
TAYLOR ON SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (16/15, 2/0), 2005 (3/2), 2006 (16/15), 2007 (16/15). Total- vs. Atlanta (9/9) and at Detroit (9/16)...Had a sack and forced
RUSHING RECEIVING 51/47, 2/0. fumble at Dallas (10/21).
Opponent Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD • Spent 2008 season on Vikings’ Reserve/Non-Football Illness list 2006 Helped Vikings defense rank #1 in the NFL against
10/6/02 @ Cleveland ................... 3 7 2.3 4 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 following bone marrow transplant. the run, setting a team record with only 985 yards allowed
STAFF
11/9/03 @ St. Louis ...................... 4 18 4.5 6 0 3 10 3.3 7 0 on the ground...Matched career-high with 15 starts...Led team
• His ability to play the run was a huge part of the Vikings defense
12/28/03 Pittsburgh....................... 2 9 4.5 9 0 2 6 3.0 4 0 ranking #1 in the NFL in rushing defense in 2006 and 2007. with a career-high 13 tackles for loss and ranked 2nd on the
10/10/04 @ Washington............... 7 43 6.1 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 team with 41 QB hurries…Posted season-high 5 tackles and
• Tied for 2007 Vikings lead in sacks and ranked 2nd on team 3 QB hurries vs. Carolina (9/17)…Recorded career-high 2
11/7/04 Cleveland ........................ 2 6 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
with 30 QB hurries.
PLAYERS
tackles for loss along with 3 QB hurries vs. Detroit (10/8)…
12/19/04 @ Indianapolis............... 7 22 3.1 9 0 2 20 10.0 11 0
Matched career-high with 2 tackles for loss in the next game
9/11/05 Indianapolis ................... 4 27 6.8 23 0 2 22 11.0 11 0 OFF THE FIELD Active with fundraising efforts for at Seattle (10/22) and added 3 QB hurries…Posted 2 tackles
12/25/05 Minnesota....................... 5 15 3.0 6 0 3 49 16.3 19 0 Leukemia and Lymphoma-related causes...Is one of the most for loss again and 3 tackles at San Francisco (11/5)…Recorded
12/23/07 Washington ................... 6 14 2.3 6 0 5 42 8.4 14 0 active Vikings in the community by adopting Bancroft School a career-high 5 QB hurries along with 4 tackles at Miami
in Minneapolis and supporting the school’s reading program (11/19)…Matched career best again with 2 tackles for loss
11/30/08 Chicago .........................10 46 4.6 21t 1 4 19 4.8 8 0
with visits and providing numerous game tickets as incen-
ROOKIES
and 3 tackles at Detroit (12/10)…Matched season-high with 5
Total 50 207 4.1 23 1 27 215 8.0 19 0 tives to the kids…Takes part in youth mentoring and working tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 3 QB hurries vs. N.Y. Jets (12/17).
with students at the elementary school in Los Angeles where
his mother is a teacher…Comes from family of educators as 2005 Started at LDE in season opener vs. Tampa Bay and
VIKINGSEDBLOCKCOURAGEAWARDHONOREES sister is a teacher in Atlanta…Participated in the Vikings High
School Coach of the Week program at Minneapolis South
High School…Made appearance with 2004 inductee and fel-
matched his career high with 6 tackles and added a pair of QB
hurries…Posted 1st sack of the season vs. New Orleans (9/25)
when he brought down Aaron Brooks and recorded 3 tackles…
2008 SEASON
Since 1984 the Ed Block Courage Awards annually honors one player from every NFL team who exemplifies commitment to
low DE Carl Eller at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in May 2005 Inactive for game at Atlanta (10/2), the 1st game of his career he
the principles of sportsmanship and courage. Recipients are selected by a vote of their teammates to recognize both on and off the
as part of the Hall’s Best of Yesterday and Today series that missed due to injury…Was then placed on IR on 10/10 following
field extra efforts and their ability to overcome great adversity, whether it be personal
features alumni stars and present players from a franchise… knee surgery, ending his season.
or professional. The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor of Ed Block, the
Older brother, Thomas Barnes, attended the University of
longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profes-
sion and a respected humanitarian. The Ed Block Courage Award has become one of
St. Thomas and law school at the University of Minnesota… 2004 His 5.0 sacks were 3rd-best on the team and tied
Younger brother, Echezona, attended Carleton College in for 3rd-best among all NFL rookies…Led the team with
the most prestigious awards a player can receive because no other national football
Northfield, MN…Kenechi means “God’s love will always be 21 QB hurries...Became only the 4th Vikings rookie DE to
award is chosen solely by a vote of his peers. Winners travel to Baltimore every
with me” in Nigerian…Has a collection of antique and replica start the season opener vs. Dallas (9/12), joining Carl Eller
March to receive their trophy at a gala in their honor, but the experience does not
RECORDS
swords…Majored in sociology at USC...Married to Terrica, has
end there. During their stay, the recipients spend time at the local Courage House at
a daughter, Bailey, born during 2007 season.
St. Vincent’s Center, a facility specializing in working with abused children. This visit,
and the time spent with the children, allows each recipient to fully comprehend the
true meaning of the award.
PRO Key part of the Vikings ranking #1 in the NFL in rush
defense in 2006 and 2007...Helped Vikings defense climb to
#8 overall in NFL in 2006…Helped the defense hold opponents
Past Vikings Ed Block Courage Award Honorees
to 985 rushing yards in ’06, a team record and the 2nd-lowest
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Kenechi Udeze............................................................................2008
total in the NFL since the 1970 merger…Spent most of the 2005
Chad Greenway..........................................................................2007
season on injured reserve following season-ending knee surgery
Matt Birk .......................................................................................2006
after 3 games…Made immediate impact during his rookie season
Koren Robinson .........................................................................2005
by starting 15 games, which ranks 2nd in team history by a rookie
Corey Chavous ...........................................................................2004 Robert Smith DE, trailing only Kevin Williams…Finished tied for 3rd among
Eric Kelly........................................................................................2003
all NFL rookies in ‘04 with 5.0 sacks (behind only Kansas City’s
Lewis Kelly....................................................................................2002
Jared Allen-9.0, New Orleans’ Will Smith-7.5)…Was the 1st USC
Daunte Culpepper ....................................................................2001
player selected by Vikings in 1st round (20th) since Joey Browner
Gary Anderson............................................................................2000
(19th) in 1983…Joins Browner, Steve Riley (1974) and Ron Yary
Robert Griffith .............................................................................1999
(1968) as USC players drafted in the 1st round by the Vikings.
Randall Cunningham ...............................................................1998
Robert Smith ...............................................................................1997
HONORS 2008 Vikings Ed Block Courage Award winner.
HISTORY
Scottie Graham ..........................................................................1996
John Randle .................................................................................1995
Cris Carter.....................................................................................1994
2008 Named the Vikings Ed Block Courage Award winner by
teammates...Spent season on Reserve/Non-Football Illness list
Henry Thomas ............................................................................1993
following bone marrow transplant.
Darrin Nelson ..............................................................................1992
Terry Allen ....................................................................................1991
2007 Keyed the Vikings defense as it ranked #1 in the NFL
EXTRA POINTS
Gary Zimmerman ......................................................................1990
against the run for the 2nd straight season, allowing only 3.1
Jim Gustafson .............................................................................1989
yards per rush and 74.1 yards per game...Tied for Vikings lead in
Leo Lewis ......................................................................................1988
sacks and ranked 2nd on team with 30 QB hurries...Set career-
Scott Studwell ............................................................................1987
high with 53 tackles...Posted 1st career fumble return yards,
Walker Lee Ashley .....................................................................1986
rumbling 37 yards with a Jon Kitna fumble vs. Detroit (12/2), end- Kenechi Udeze spread the word about courage and fighting
Keith Nord ....................................................................................1985
ing game with forced fumble, fumble recovery and career-high 2
Steve Riley ....................................................................................1984 cancer to Chaska elementary students as part of their Pennies
Kenechi Udeze passes defensed in a game played 4 days after his daughter was
for Patients fundraising drive for the Lymphoma Society.
born...Notched career-high 10 tackles in season finale at Denver
2009 VIKINGS 170 TEAM GUIDE 2009 VIKINGS 171 TEAM GUIDE
in 1964, Al Noga in 1988, and Williams in 2003…Started Angeles…Named All-Camino Real League Defensive MVP…
in Monday Night Football debut at Philadelphia (9/20) Honored as a SuperPrep All-America, Prep Star All-Western and
and posted his 1st career sack when he caught Donovan Tom Lemming All-West team member…Earned spot on Cal-Hi
McNabb…Forced a fumble on a sack of Byron Leftwich Sports All-State Small Schools 1st team…Notched 13 sacks as a
vs. Jacksonville (11/28) that was returned 77 yards for a TD senior and 14 as a junior…Competed in shot put.
by Kevin Williams to clinch a Vikings’ 27-16 win and tied his
season-high with 6 tackles…Had 6 tackles at Houston (10/10)
to set season-high…Posted a sack on Saints’ QB Aaron Brooks
at New Orleans (10/17)…Recorded a season-high 3 QB hurries
vs. Tennessee (10/24)…Posted a sack vs. NY Giants (10/31) on
Kurt Warner…Sacked Joey Harrington at Detroit (12/19) for his
5th sack of the season…Recovered a Patrick Ramsey fumble at
Washington (1/2/05) following a sack by Williams…Played in
Wild Card game and Divisional Playoff game.
UDEZE’S SACKS
GAME QB SACK
@ Philadelphia, 9/20/04 .................Donovan McNabb.............. 1.0
@ New Orleans, 10/17/04 ..............Aaron Brooks ....................... 1.0
vs. NY Giants, 10/31/04 ..................Kurt Warner .......................... 1.0
vs. Jacksonville, 11/28/04 ..............Byron Leftwich .................... 1.0
@ Detroit, 12/19/04 .........................Joey Harrington .................. 1.0
vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05...............Aaron Brooks ....................... 1.0
vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ............................Joey Harrington .................. 1.0
@ Detroit, 9/16/07 ............................Jon Kitna ................................ 1.0
@ Dallas, 10/21/07............................Tony Romo ........................... 1.0
vs. Philadelphia, 10/28/07 .............Donovan McNabb.............. 1.0
vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 .....................Kyle Orton ............................. 1.0
Total 11.0
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 5-10 WEIGHT 186 ACQUIRED UFA (TENN) FOR 2007
DOB 2-25-81 NFL 7th YEAR
COLLEGE ARIZONA VIKINGS 3rd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2003 PRO Has posted top 2 career totals for receptions and led team
(12/1-Chi.) 2004 (16/14-Chi.), 2005 (14/1; 12/0-Chi., 2/1-Tenn.), in catches both seasons he has been with the Vikings in 2007
2006 (16/2-Tenn.), 2007 (16/12), 2008 (16/14, 1/0). Total- and 2008...Recognized as the winner of the 2008 Korey Stringer
90/44, 1/0 (40/15-Chi., 18/3-Tenn., 32/26, 1/0-Minn.). Good Guy Award by Twin Cities sports media...Only Viking to
catch a pass in every game in 2007...Hauled in career-high 2
• Led Vikings in receptions in both his seasons in Minnesota in
TD passes in final 5 minutes of game at Denver (12/30/07) to
2007 and 2008.
STAFF
tie game and force overtime in the 2007 season finale for the
• Hauled in longest pass of his career on a 59-yard TD at Arizona Vikings...Joined Vikings as a free agent WR after a 2006 season in
(12/14/08), the 1st game of his career playing in his hometown Tennessee where he was the leading kick returner and ranked 2nd
of Phoenix. on the team in receiving...Began NFL career with Chicago in 2003
as a 5th-round pick and was claimed off waivers by Tennessee
PLAYERS
OFF THE FIELD Through his Wade Family Foundation, in 2005...Had best receiving average of his career in 2006 at 14.0
works to spread the message for young people to Live, Play and yards per catch, 2.5 yards per catch over his previous high...
Grow Through Athletics...Married with a child...A fan of horse Scored 1st NFL TD in 2005 with Chicago on 73-yard punt return.
racing, made his 1st trip to the Kentucky Derby in 2007...Owns a
visual marketing company, Free Mind, that specializes in promo- 2008 Led team in receptions for the 2nd straight season...
tional items...Co-owner of PHX Niteclub in downtown Phoenix... Named the 2008 winner of the Korey Stringer Good Guy Award
ROOKIES
Was a key element in the ESPN show The Season that followed by Twin Cities sports media as the most cooperative and profes-
his Arizona Wildcats team...Annually hosts a football camp for sional player in dealing with the media…Hauled in longest pass
kids, the Bobby Wade Go Big Camp, in Phoenix...Majored in of his career on a 59-yard score from Tarvaris Jackson at Arizona
political science...Father, Bobby Wade, Sr., played football at (12/14), his 1st career game in his hometown of Phoenix…Set
UCLA in 1970-71...Youngest of 4 children in his family. career-high with 98 receiving yards vs. NY Giants (12/28) in
game that clinched the NFC North title for the Vikings…Caught a
HONORS 2008 Korey Stringer Good Guy Award winner by pass in final 15 games of season and in Wild Card Playoff game...
2008 SEASON
Twin Cities chapter of the Pro Football Writers. Saw 1st career playoff action in Wild Card Playoff game vs.
Philadelphia (1/4/09)…Was 1 catch shy of matching his career-
high mark set in 2007...Set career best with 8 receptions at New
Orleans (10/6) on Monday Night Football
EXECUTIVES
9/29 Green Bay ......................INACTIVE 12/3 Indianapolis .................1 18 18.0 18 0
10/5 Oakland..........................INACTIVE 12/10 @ Houston...................2 17 8.5 10 0
10/12 @ New Orleans ..............INACTIVE 12/17 Jacksonville .................3 48 16.0 22 0
10/19 @ Seattle .....................0 0 0.0 0 0 12/24 @ Buffalo .....................1 22 22.0 22t 1
10/26 Detroit..........................0 0 0.0 0 0 1/31 New England................4 33 8.3 16 0
11/2 San Diego ....................0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals GP/GS: 16/2 .......... 33 461 14.0 25 2
11/9 @ Detroit .....................0 0 0.0 0 0
COACHES
11/16 St. Louis ......................0 0 0.0 0 0 2007 Opponent ............No. Yards Avg. Long TD
11/23 @ Denver .....................1 4 4.0 4 0 9/9 Atlanta* .......................1 28 28.0 28 0
11/30 Arizona ........................1 -6 -6.0 -6 0 9/16 @ Detroit* ...................5 34 6.8 10 0
12/7 @ Green Bay ................0 0 0.0 0 0 9/23 @ Kansas City*............4 28 7.0 11 0
12/14 Minnesota ....................1 6 6.0 6 0 9/30 Green Bay* ..................5 83 16.6 40 0
12/21 Wasington ...................1 5 5.0 5 0 10/14 @ Chicago* .................3 30 10.0 14 0
STAFF
12/28 @ Kansas City*............1 5 5.0 5 0 10/21 @ Dallas* ....................1 16 16.0 16 0
Totals GP/GS: 12/1 ............5 14 2.8 6 0 10/28 Philadelphia* ...............4 53 13.3 19 0
11/4 San Diego ....................1 12 12.0 12 0
2004 Opponent ............No. Yards Avg. Long TD 11/11 @ Green Bay* ..............2 29 14.5 15 0
PLAYERS
9/12 Detroit*........................1 12 12.0 12 0 11/18 Oakland........................5 45 9.0 16 0
9/19 @ Green Bay* ..............3 42 14.0 19 0 11/25 @ NY Giants ................2 14 7.0 9 0
9/26 @ Minnesota* .............4 71 17.8 40 0 12/2 Detroit*........................4 54 13.5 19 1
10/3 Philadelphia .................4 36 9.0 13 0 12/9 @ San Francisco* ........3 25 8.3 14 0
10/17 Washington* ...............4 17 4.3 16 0 12/17 Chicago........................6 70 11.7 19 0
ROOKIES
10/24 @ Tampa Bay* ............1 11 11.0 11 0 12/23 Washington* ...............3 34 11.3 19 0
10/31 San Francisco* ............3 33 11.0 16 0 12/30 @ Denver* ...................5 92 18.4 30 2
11/7 @ NY Giants* ..............1 33 33.0 33 0 Totals GP/GS: 16/12 ......... 54 647 12.0 30 3
11/14 @ Tennessee* .............4 63 15.8 32 0
11/21 Indianapolis* ...............2 6 3.0 3 0 2008 Opponent ............No. Yards Avg. Long TD
2008 SEASON
11/25 @ Dallas* ....................2 23 11.5 19 0 9/8 @ Green Bay ................0 0 0.0 0 0
12/5 Minnesota ....................2 43 21.5 31 0 9/14 Indianapolis .................3 42 14.0 22 0
12/12 @ Jacksonville* ...........1 14 14.0 14 0 9/21 Carolina* .....................3 35 11.7 15 0
12/19 Houston* .....................2 23 11.5 19 0 9/28 @ Tennessee* .............7 75 10.7 23 0
12/26 @ Detroit* ...................4 27 6.8 13 0 10/6 @ New Orleans* ..........8 64 8.0 17 0
1/2/05 Green Bay* ..................4 27 6.8 12 0 10/12 Detroit*........................4 71 17.8 46 0
Totals GP/GS: 16/14 ......... 42 481 11.5 40 0 10/19 @ Chicago* .................5 60 12.0 19 0
11/2 Houston* .....................3 16 5.3 12 0
2005 Opponent ............No. Yards Avg. Long TD 11/9 Green Bay* ..................3 24 8.0 11 0 RECORDS
9/11 @ Washington ...............INACTIVE 11/16 @ Tampa Bay* ............2 12 6.0 8 1
9/18 Detroit..........................1 2 2.0 2 0 11/23 @ Jacksonville* ...........1 9 9.0 9 0
9/25 Cincinnati.....................4 47 11.8 17 0 11/30 Chicago*......................1 8 8.0 8 0
10/9 @ Cleveland .................0 0 0.0 0 0 12/7 @ Detroit* ...................2 19 9.5 13 0
10/16 Minnesota ....................1 4 4.0 4 0 12/14 @ Arizona* ..................2 67 33.5 59t 1
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 COLLEGE Part of 3 Big 12 title teams during his OU career...
(PS). Started 29 of the 40 games he played in his career...Started 4
games as a freshman, including National Championship game
• Spent 2008 season on Vikings practice squad and will compete vs. USC in the Orange Bowl following the 2004 season...Full-
for a spot in a deep defensive backfield in 2009. time starter as a junior and senior...Snared career-best 3 INTs as
• Started in National Championship game vs. USC as a freshman a junior in 2006, including scoring on a 33-yard INT return vs.
in Orange Bowl following 2004 season. Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl...Was slated to redshirt in 2004,
but came off the bench after 9 games to play in the final 4 con-
OFF THE FIELD Majored in human relations at OU and tests...Started 1st career game vs. Nebraska in 2004.
will be the 1st member of his family to earn a college degree...
Roommates with Adrian Peterson during their collegiate days PREP Standout at Waco High in Waco, TX was among the
and was teammates at OU with 2009 rookies Phil Loadholt and most highly-recruited players in the state...Ranked as the #9
Jon Cooper. prospect in Texas by SuperPrep...Played in Army All-America
game.
PRO Joined Vikings as a rookie free agent in 2008...Spent
all 17 weeks of rookie season and Wild Card playoff game on
Vikings practice squad.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-5 WEIGHT 311 ACQUIRED D1 (#9) FOR 2003
DOB 8-16-80 NFL 7th YEAR
COLLEGE OKLAHOMA STATE VIKINGS 7th YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2003
(16/16), 2004 (16/16, 2/2), 2005 (14/14), 2006 (16/16), 2007
(16/16), 2008 (16/16, 1/1). Total-94/94, 3/3.
• Part of Vikings defensive line that has keyed the #1 rush defense
in the NFL for the past 3 straight seasons- the 1st time since the
STAFF
1970 AFL-NFL merger a team accomplished the feat.
• Joined fellow DT Pat Williams and DE Jared Allen as Pro
Bowlers in 2008, only the 3rd time in team history a trio of line-
men earned Pro Bowl honors.
PLAYERS
• Scored 2 TDs on INT returns in 2007 and holds the Vikings
record for career INTs by a lineman with 4.
OFF THE FIELD Married in June 2005 to Tasha, couple
has a son…Tasha ended her collegiate basketball career in 2006
as a senior at Louisiana Tech, helped the Lady Techsters to the
ROOKIES
NCAA Tournament and earned All-Conference honors…Majored tory for sacks by a DT in their opening 6 seasons…Named a 1st-
in general studies and earned his degree in the spring of 2003… Team Associated Press All-Pro in 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2004,
Active in the Twin Cities community through the Vikings/United leading all DTs in the voting in 2004…Named an NFC starter
Way Hometown Huddle ARC-Hennepin County Clothing Drive, in the Pro Bowl following the 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2004 sea-
supports the Minnesota National Guard and the Vikings and sons…Joined fellow DT Pat Williams and DE Jared Allen in the
2008 SEASON
Friends Holiday Party for the Salvation Army...Shares the same Pro Bowl following 2008, the 3rd time in Vikings history a trio of
hometown as legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant... defensive linemen earned Pro Bowl berths...Joined fellow Vikings
Enjoys the outdoors and is an avid fisherman...Current position DT Pat Williams in Pro Bowl following 2006, 2007 and 2008 sea-
coach, Karl Dunbar, was his collegiate position coach. son, the only Vikings DT tandem to play in 3 Pro Bowls...Led NFL
DTs in sacks in 2004, notching team-high 11.5…Became only
HONORS Selected to Pro Bowl in 2004, 2006, 2007 and
the 2nd Vikings rookie defender to start all 16 games in 2003,
2008…Named AP 1st Team All-Pro in 2004, 2006, 2007 and
joining CB Dewayne Washington in 1994…Led the Vikings with
2008...Vikings 2008 Defensive MVP...NFC Defensive Player of
10.5 sacks, ranking behind only Baltimore’s Terrell Suggs among
the Week vs. Jacksonville (11/28/04)…2003 All-Rookie Team…
RECORDS
rookies…Consensus All-Rookie honoree…Selected with the 9th
December 2003 Defensive Rookie of the Month.
overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft...Vikings’ highest draft choice
PRO Key part of the Vikings record-setting run defense in the
past 3 seasons...Helped Vikings rank #1 in NFL rushing defense
for the 3rd straight season in 2008, the 1st NFL team since the
1970 AFL-NFL merger to lead the League in 3 straight seasons…
His 4 Pro Bowls rank behind only Alan Page (9) and John Randle
PLAYOFF RECORDS
(8) by Vikings DTs…Has posted 42.5 sacks in his 6 years with the
Vikings, ranking #9 in Vikings history and ranks 4th in team his-
DEFENSIVE TDs
Kevin Williams tied a Vikings record with his 4th career defen-
sive TD at San Francisco in 2007. He has scored on 2 FRs and
2 INT returns in his career. He is the only lineman in team
history to score 4 TDs and was part of the Vikings record-tying
6 INT return TDs during the 2007 season. Williams returned
HISTORY
EXECUTIVES
FG for a score in Vikings history.
VIKINGS CAREER GAMES PLAYED ENTERING 2009
VIKINGS ALL-TIME BLOCKED FIELD GOALS PLAYER, POSITION GAMES
PLAYER BLOCKS Ryan Longwell, K ............................................................ 192
Alan Page ............................................................................ 8 Pat Williams, DT ............................................................. 170
Carl Eller ............................................................................. 8 Antoine Winfield, CB ....................................................... 144
Bobby Bryant ...................................................................... 4 Jim Kleinsasser, TE......................................................... 133
Jim Prestel .......................................................................... 3 Steve Hutchinson, G ....................................................... 116
COACHES
Kevin Williams .................................................. 2 Chester Taylor, RB .......................................................... 107
Jim Marshall ....................................................................... 2 Ben Leber, LB ................................................................. 104
Jeff Siemon ......................................................................... 2 Bryant McKinnie, T ......................................................... 100
Fred McNeill ........................................................................ 2 Visanthe Shiancoe, TE ...................................................... 96
Mark Mullaney .................................................................... 2 Kevin Williams, DT ............................................94
Randy Holloway .................................................................. 2 Bobby Wade, WR .............................................................. 90
STAFF
VIKINGS SINGLE-SEASON BLOCKED FIELD GOALS LONGEST TENURED VIKINGS ENTERING 2009
PLAYER, SEASON BLOCKS PLAYER, POSITION GAMES
Alan Page, 1976 .................................................................. 3 Jim Kleinsasser, TE......................................................... 133
Kevin Williams, 2008 .......................................... 2 Bryant McKinnie, T ......................................................... 100
PLAYERS
Bobby Bryant, 1971 ............................................................ 2 Kevin Williams, DT ............................................94
Carl Eller, 1973 ................................................................... 2
Randy Holloway, 1979 ........................................................ 2 Millard’s 11.0 in 1985…Consensus All-Rookie team honoree…
Matt Blair, 1980 .................................................................. 2 Started opening 12 games of the season at LDE and moved inside
Tim Irwin, 1984, 1985, 1993 .............................................. 2 to start at NT in final 4 games…Set Vikings rookie record with 3.0
sacks in season finale at Arizona (12/28)…Named NFC Defensive
and was named to numerous media outlets All-Pro and All-NFC Rookie of the Month for December when he had 18 tackles,
ROOKIES
squads…Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for perfor- 5.0 sacks, a forced fumble and an interception in the 4-game
mance vs. Jacksonville (11/28) when he had 6 tackles, a sack stretch…Joined Carl Eller (1964) and Al Noga (1988) as the only
and returned a fumble for a TD in the final 2:00 of the game… rookie DEs in team history to start the season opener when he
Set a Vikings record for most sacks by a Viking in his opening 2 opened game at Green Bay (9/7) in the 1st regular season contest
seasons with 22.0 sacks, breaking the mark of 21.5 held by Keith in the newly-renovated Lambeau Field, a 30-25 Vikings win…
2008 SEASON
Millard…Marked the 3rd time in Vikings history that a player led Joined DE Lance Johnstone as players with 10.0+ sacks, the 1st
the team in sacks as a rookie and his 2nd season, joining Alan time for the Vikings since 1993 when Chris Doleman and John
Page (1967-68) and Keith Millard (1985-86), although Millard Randle accomplished the feat.
played in the USFL in 1984, his debut in pro football…Along with
Lance Johnstone’s 11.0 sacks, joined only 2 other NFL tandems
COLLEGE Was a mainstay on the Cowboys’ defensive front,
starting 42 games...All-Big 12 1st-team pick by the league’s
to post 10+ sacks each in 2004, Atlanta’s duo of Pat Kerney/
coaches and the Associated Press as a senior…Earned Big 12
Rod Coleman and Indianapolis’ Dwight Freeney/Robert Mathis…
Player of the Week honors for his performance vs. Nebraska…
Combined with Johnstone’s 11.0 sacks to mark the 1st Vikings
Started 10 of 11 games as a junior with 9 starts at DT and 1 at
RECORDS
duo to post consecutive 10+ sack seasons since Chris Doleman/
DE…Named 3rd-team Freshman-All American selection by The
John Randle in 1992-93…Led Vikings linemen and ranked 5th on
Sporting News in 1999…All-Big 12 3rd-team selection by the
the team with 98 tackles...Notched most tackles by a Vikings line-
league’s coaches and started all 11 games as a redshirt fresh-
man since Chris Doleman’s 101 in 1991…Set Vikings record for
man...Redshirted as a true freshman in 1998.
passes defensed by a lineman with 10, breaking the mark of 7 by
Randy Holloway…Scored 1st career TD on a 77-yard return of a PREP Played TE and DL at Fordyce (AR) High...Was an All-
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Byron Leftwich fumble vs. Jacksonville (11/28), the longest return State selection in basketball.
in Vikings history by a lineman and the 3rd-longest overall…
Intercepted his 2nd career pass when he picked Patrick Ramsey
at Washington (1/2/05).
2003 Made presence felt immediately, leading the Vikings with
10.5 sacks, the 2nd-most sacks by a Vikings rookie behind Keith
WILLIAMS’ NFL TOTALS
Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PBU TFL QBH FF/FR
2003 (Minn) ............ 16/16 34 22 56 10.5 1 (3) 3 5.0 19 2/1 (0)
HISTORY
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-1 WEIGHT 203 ACQUIRED UFA (CINN) FOR 2008
DOB 10-18-81 NFL 6th YEAR
COLLEGE MARYLAND VIKINGS 2nd YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004 2006 Started all 16 games and played the most snaps of
(16/13-Cinn.), 2005 (4/3-Cinn.), 2006 (16/16-Cinn.), 2007 any Bengals player...Tied career-high with 3 INTs, including a
(13/13-Cinn.), 2008 (9/9, 1/1). Total-58/54, 1/1 (9/9, 1/1-Minn., season-long 25-yard return of a Drew Brees pass at New Orleans
49/45-Cinn.). (11/19)...Forced a fumble on special teams at New Orleans
(11/19) on Saints return man Michael Lewis that was recov-
• Native of Sierra Leone, moved with family to Maryland at age 9. ered by return team...Forced a fumble on defense at Cleveland
STAFF
• Snared an INT in his 1st game as a Viking vs. Houston (11/26)...Tied career-high with 11 tackles at Tampa Bay (10/15)...
(11/2/08). Posted Bengals 1st INT of the season in opener at Kansas City
(9/10) when he grabbed a Trent Green pass.
• Holds degree in family studies and started the Madieu Williams
Foundation. 2005 Opened season as starter at FS but was sidelined by
PLAYERS
• Scored a 51-yard TD on his 1st NFL interception in 2004. mid-October with shoulder injury...Had season-best 9 tackle
and intercepted Bears QB Kyle Orton at Chicago (9/25)...Started
OFF THE FIELD Serves as the Vikings 2009 spokesman opening 3 games at FS but missed 4th and 5th games of the
for United Way...Recognized by the University of Maryland as a season with shoulder injury...Started in 6th game of season at
Distinguished Alumni by the School of Public Health in spring Tennessee (10/16) but re-aggravated injury...Placed on injured
2009...Works with Twin Cities youth through his Dieu’s Crew pro- reserve on 10/31.
ROOKIES
gram...Spent his childhood in Sierra Leone, move to the Untied
States at age 9 and settled with family in Maryland...Has degree in 2004 Played in all 16 games with 13 starts...Started games
family studies...Made visit to University of Minnesota Children’s at CB, FS, SS during season...Had career-high 95 tackles...1st
Hospital when he came to Twin Cities on free agent visit...His career start was at LCB in opener at NY Jets (9/12)...Scored a
Madieu Williams foundation works with kids to encourage a 51-yard TD on 1st career INT at Tennessee (10/31) off a Billy
healthy lifestyle and education...After signing free agent contract Volek pass...Had 1st career sack vs. Pittsburgh (11/21) when he
with Vikings, honored his commitment to build a playground caught Ben Roethlisberger for an 11-yard loss that pushed the
2008 SEASON
in Cincinnati during spring 2008, parnering with the non-profit Steelers out of FG range...Led team with 9 tackles and snared an
Kaboom! on the project...Has a website associated with his foun- INT off Vinny Testaverde vs. Dallas (11/7).
dation- www.madieuwilliams.org.
COLLEGE Began collegiate career at Towson State before
HONORS 2004 USA Today All-Joe Team. transferring to Maryland as a walk-on player...Was full-time
starter for the Terps in his final 2 seasons, opening 27 games
PRO Became the 8th player in Vikings history to have an INT in and helping with Maryland’s rise in the polls...Teams went 21-6
their 1st career game with the club…The Vikings’ 1st defensive in his tenure and outscored West Virginia (41-7) and Tennessee
(30-3) by a combined 71-10 in the Gator Bowl and Peach Bowl
RECORDS
free agent signed during the 2008 period, joining the team on
5/1/08...Played under Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier respectively...Sat out 2001 season as a transfer...Played at
in Cincinnati when he held the same position for the Bengals... Towson in 1999 and 2000.
Has 14 career takeaways (11 INTS, 3 FRs) in 58 games played...
Scored a 51-yard INT-return TD on his 1st career pick, taking PREP Standout CB at Duval High in Lanham, MD...Lettered in
back a Billy Volek pass at Tennessee (10/31/04)...Has snared 9 track and baseball.
of his 11 career INTs on the road...Started at LCB for the Bengals
PLAYOFF RECORDS
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-3 WEIGHT 317 ACQUIRED UFA (BUFF) FOR 2005
DOB 10-24-72 NFL 13th YEAR
COLLEGE TEXAS A&M VIKINGS 5th YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 1997
(1/0-Buff.), 1998 (14/0, 1/0-Buff.), 1999 (16/0, 1/0-Buff.), 2000
(16/4-Buff.), 2001 (13/13-Buff.), 2002 (16/16-Buff.), 2003
(16/16-Buff.), 2004 (16/16-Buff.), 2005 (16/16), 2006 (16/16),
2007 (16/16), 2008 (14/14). Total- 170/127, 2/0 (62/62-Minn.,
108/65, 2/0-Buff.).
STAFF
• Earned consecutive Pro Bowl berths from 2006-08, earning his
1st Pro Bowl honors in his 10th NFL season.
• Named 2003 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award by Buffalo
Bills teammates.
PLAYERS
• Helped Vikings rank #1 in the NFL against the run from 2006-08,
marking the 1st time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger a team led
the league 3 straight years.
ROOKIES
of his free time being spent at the shop...Hosts “Team Williams rookie free agent and did not start a game until his 4th season,
Week” in his hometown of Monroe, LA including a football camp but has been a full-time starter since the 2001 season, starting
since 2005…Has volunteered his time at the North Minneapolis the past 123 games he has played...Has played in 179 games
Probation House to encourage positive relationships with youth during his 13-year career, 127 of which he started...Helped the
and law enforcement…Participated in the Viking Children’s Vikings’ defense hold opponents to 985 rushing yards in 2006, a
Fund’s “Bowl with the Vikings” event…Named the Bills 2003 team record and the 2nd-lowest total in the NFL since the 1970
2008 SEASON
recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award as voted by teammates merger…Has scored 2 career defensive TDs, a fumble return
for displaying courage and leadership…Married to Valarie, the and an INT return…Signed by Vikings on 3/3/05, the 1st signing
couple has daughters, Crystal and Alesha, and a son, Pat. for the team in 2005 free agency and a priority signing…Was
a teammate of CB Antoine Winfield in Buffalo when the Bills
HONORS Selected to Pro Bowl in 2006, 2007 and 2008... defense ranked among the NFL leaders, ranking #1 in 1999 and
Associated Press 2nd-Team All-Pro in 2007...Named to Sports #3 in 2000…Had career-best 108 tackles in 2002, ranking 2nd
Illustrated’s Dr. Z’s All-Pro Team in 2005 and 2006...2003 Buffalo on team behind LB London Fletcher…Intercepted 1st career pass
Bills Ed Block Courage Award winner...USA Today’s All-Joe and returned it 20 yards for a TD, picking off A.J. Feeley at Miami
Team in 2000. (12/5/04), sealing the win for Buffalo 42-32, breaking open a
#1-ranked NFL rush defense in 2006, 2007 and 2008, the 1st with DE Jared Allen, the Vikings sent trio of defensive linemen to
time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger a team has led the NFL in the Pro Bowl for the 1st time since 1969...Key part of #1-ranked
NFL rush defense for the 3rd straight season...Helped Vikings
NOWHERE TO RUN rank #6 in total defense, the highest rank since the 1994 season...
Part of Vikings defense that did not allow a 100-yard rusher in a
game throughout the season...Notched lone sack of season at
The Vikings have led the NFL in rushing defense each of the Jacksonville (11/23)...Sidelined for final 2 regular season games
past 3 seasons, a feat not accomplished since the 1970 AFL- and Wild Card Playoffs with shoulder injury.
NFL merger. Pat Williams’ play on the interior is a key part
of that. Since the start of 2006, the Vikings have allowed 2
opposing RBs to break the 100-yard mark in a game, the last
was Ryan Grant at Green Bay (11/11/07). PRO BOWL PAIRS
HISTORY
Pat Williams and linemate Kevin Williams have grown into one
NFL RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME of the dominant DT tandems in the NFL and in Vikings history,
TEAM, AVG. YARDS PER GAME NFL RANK their 3 Pro Bowls leads Vikings duos. .
2008- Minnesota, 76.9 yds...................................#1
2007- Minnesota, 74.1 yds...................................#1 CAREER PRO BOWL BERTHS BY VIKINGS DT DUOS
2006- Minnesota, 61.6 yds...................................#1 PLAYERS SEASON
EXTRA POINTS
2007 Earned starting job in Pro Bowl, his 2nd straight season
being selected to the all-star game...Tabbed as an Associated
Press 2nd-Team All-Pro…Keyed the Vikings defensive effort that
ranked #1 in the NFL against the run for the 2nd straight year…
Led Vikings defensive linemen with 78 tackles and ranked 6th
on team…Helped Vikings rank 3rd in the NFL by allowing only
7 rushing TDs on the season…Held opponents to an average of
only 74.1 rushing yards per game and limited some of the NFL
top talents during their games- holding Chargers All-Pro and
2007 NFL rushing champion LaDainian Tomlinson to 40 yards,
Philadelphia All-Pro Brian Westbrook to 46 yards and Kansas City
star Larry Johnson to 42 yards…Notched a sack at Detroit (9/16)
when he caught J.T. O’Sullivan and at San Francisco (12/9) when
he snared Shaun Hill, forcing and recovering a fumble on Hill…
Posted a pair of fumble recoveries, matching his career-best 2
he had in 2000.
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2006 Earned Pro Bowl honors for 1st time in his career total of his career…Selected as an alternate to the Pro Bowl…
in his 10th season...Named to Dr. Z’s All-Pro team in Sports Scored 1st career TD when he scooped up a Billy Volek fumble
Illustrated…Was a key part in the Vikings ranking #1 in the NFL and returned it 28 yards for a TD at Tennessee (12/14)…Had
against the run and #8 in total defense, the first time since 1994 season-best 10 tackles at New England (12/27).
the team ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in total defense…Helped
the Vikings defense hold opponents to 985 rushing yards on the 2002 Notched career-best 108 tackles and started all 16 games
season, a team record and the 2nd-lowest total in the NFL since for the 1st time in his career…Ranked 2nd on team in tackles
the 1970 merger…Helped limit Detroit (12/10) to -3 rushing behind only LB London Fletcher…Selected as Pro Bowl alter-
yards for the game…Forced Arizona (11/26) to only 6 rushes in nate…Notched career-best 12 tackles vs. Chicago (9/29) and held
the game, matching an NFL record for fewest attempts…Helped the Bears to 52 team yards rushing…Shared a sack of Daunte
the Vikings’ run defense shut down the Packers’ rushing game Culpepper at Minnesota (9/15) with Aaron Schobel that forced
vs. Green Bay (11/12), limiting the team to 47 rushing yards… a fumble which was recovered for a TD…Recovered a fumble at
Ended the day with season-best 12 tackles, 9 solo, and 4 tackles Miami (10/20) that was turned into a Buffalo FG.
for a loss…Had a pair of tackles, a TFL, a QB hurry and a pass
defensed at San Francisco (11/5)…Sacked Jon Kitna, his 1st of 2001 Started 13 games before suffering leg injury that sidelined
the season, and forced a fumble that was recovered by Vikings’ him for final 3 games…Led Buffalo linemen with 74 tackles…
LB Ben Leber for a TD vs. Detroit (10/8)…Started at Buffalo Entering the final 4 games of the season, he was tied with CB
(10/1) and ended the game with 7 tackles, a QB hurry and a pass Antoine Winfield for the Bills lead in tackles…Recorded 9 tackles
defensed…Started vs. Chicago (9/24) and helped limit the Bears’ and shared a sack with Shawn Price on Kordell Stewart vs.
rushing attack to 51 yards. Pittsburgh (9/30)…Led the team with 8 tackles and added his 1st
full sack of the season at Jacksonville (10/18).
2005 Made his considerable presence felt quickly with the
Vikings as he anchored the defensive line at NT...Earned votes in 2000 Enjoyed breakout season when he played in all 16 games
the Associated Press All-Pro balloting and was named to Dr. Z’s and started 4…Was selected to USA Today All-Joe Team that
All-Pro team in Sports Illustrated…Started all 16 games for the recognizes “overlooked, ignored, and hard-working” players…
4th straight season in his career…Led Vikings linemen with 88 Made an impact in season opening win when he had 8 tackles,
tackles and led the team with 9 tackles for loss...Had double-digit forced a fumble and sacked Titans QB Steve McNair vs. Tennessee
tackles in 3 games on the season…Posted 5 tackles and a sack (9/3)…Sacked Packers QB Brett Favre the following week and vs.
on Brian Griese in his Vikings debut vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)… Green Bay (9/10)…In his 1st NFL start he tied his career-high at
Recorded 10 tackles and 2 QB hurries at Cincinnati (9/18)… the time with 8 tackles at NY Jets (9/17)…Had 1st career fumble
Registered 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble at recovery vs. San Diego (10/15)…Recovered a fumble and blocked
Chicago (10/16)…Had 6 tackles, a tackle for loss, and 0.5 sack of a FG attempt at Kansas City (11/19)…Teamed up for a half sack of
the Giants’ Eli Manning (11/13)…Posted 10 tackles and 2 tackles
for loss vs. Cleveland (11/27).
EXECUTIVES
appearance in Wild Card Game at Tennessee (1/8/00). A&M...Earned 2nd-team All-SWAC honors as a junior in 1995 in
only 6 starts...Transferred to A&M from NE Oklahoma in ’94…A
1998 Played big role in 14 regular season games and in the 2-time JUCO All-American at Navarro (TX) JC from 1992-93…
Wild Card game at Miami (1/2/99)…Was credited with his 1st Played basketball at Navarro.
sack when he shared a sack on Mark Brunell vs. Jacksonville
(10/18)…Had a career day at Cincinnati (12/6) with 7 tackles and PREP Attended Woosman High in Monroe, LA...Lettered in bas-
sacked Neil O’Donnell 3 times in the 4th quarter…Became the 7th ketball, baseball, track and football...Hails from same hometown
Bills player with 3.0 sacks in a game, 1 shy of the team record… as former Vikings star WR Sammy White.
COACHES
Had 3 tackles in 1st career playoff game at Miami (1/2/99).
STAFF
1997 (Buff) ................. 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 -- 0 0/0
1998 (Buff) ............... 14/0 14 5 19 3.5 0 0 -- 4 0/0
Playoffs ..................... 1/0 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 -- 0 0/0
PLAYERS
1999 (Buff) ............... 16/0 33 15 48 2.5 0 0 -- 10 1/0
Playoffs ..................... 1/0 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 -- 0 0/0
2000 (Buff) ............... 16/4 50 30 80 2.5 0 0 -- 5 1/2 (0)
2001 (Buff) ............. 13/13 55 19 74 1.5 0 0 -- 4 0/0
2002 (Buff) ............. 16/16 74 34 108 0.5 0 1 -- 7 2/1 (0)
ROOKIES
2003 (Buff) ............. 16/16 65 25 90 0.0 0 3 -- 5 0/1 (28t)
2004 (Buff) ............. 16/16 41 10 51 2.5 1 (20t) 1 -- 1 0/0
2005 (Minn) ............ 16/16 59 29 88 1.5 0 1 9.0 9 1/0
2006 (Minn) ............ 16/16 39 20 59 1.0 0 5 11.0 14 1/0
2008 SEASON
2007 (Minn) ............ 16/16 45 33 78 2.0 0 9 10.0 9 0/2 (0)
2008 (Minn) ............ 14/14 37 24 61 1.0 0 3 4.0 5 0/1 (0)
Totals ............. 170/127 512 244 756 18.5 1 (20t) 23 34.0 73 6/7 (28)
Playoffs .............. 2/0 4 1 5 0.0 0 0 - 0 0/0
RECORDS
Tackles ................................12......vs. Chicago, 9/29/02; vs. Green Bay, 11/12/06
Sacks .................................3.0......@ Cincinnati, 12/6/98
Blocked FG ............................1......@ Kansas City, 11/19/00
Interceptions .........................1......@ Miami, 12/5/04
Long Int. Return ............... 20t......@ Miami, 12/5/04
PLAYOFF RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 1999 for the ball with 15 regular sea-
(16/2, 1/1-Buff.), 2000 (11/11-Buff.), 2001 (16/16-Buff.), 2002 son and playoff INTs and 7 FRs
(13/13-Buff.), 2003 (16/16-Buff.), 2004 (14/12, 2/2), 2005 since joining Minnesota, with the
Vikings posting an 10-5 record in
(16/16), 2006 (16/16), 2007 (10/10), 2008 (16/16, 1/1). Total-
games he had a pick…During the
144/128, 4/4 (72/70, 3/3-Minn.).
2006-2008 seasons he has helped
• Earned 1st Pro Bowl berth in his 10th NFL season in 2008 and the Vikings lead the NFL with 15
earned 2nd-Team AP All-Pro honors. defensive TDs, 9 INTs and 6 FRs,
with Winfield contributing 2 INTs
• Has scored a TD in each of the past 3 seasons, scoring career-
for TDs, a FR for TD to the total,
best 2 TDs in 2008, 1 by FR and 1 on the 1st blocked FG return
a forced fumble that resulted in a another TD and became the
in franchise history.
1st Viking to return a blocked FG for a TD, which counts as a
• Has helped Vikings tie for NFL lead since 2006 with 15 defensive special teams score but doesn’t add to the defensive total of 15...
TDs (9 INTs, 6 FRs). Key part of the Vikings ranking #6 in the NFL in total defense
in 2008, the highest mark since the 1994 season...His ability in
OFF THE FIELD Majored in communications at OSU... run support from the secondary has been instrumental in the
Visited Hennepin County Medical Center emergency room nurses Vikings ranking #1 in the NFL in rushing defense for the past 3
in 2006 to recognize their under-appreciated work…Volunteered seasons- marking the 1st time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger a
in the community through the inaugural Vikings Blood Drive team has led the NFL in rush defense 3 straight years…Has been
at the Mall of America…Donated cars to 3 single mothers in a part of 5 defenses during his NFL career that were ranked in the
2005 through the Minneapolis Urban League Employment and top 8 in the League, including the top-ranked unit in Buffalo as a
Training Program, making life easier for each of the families rookie in ’99…Reunited with Vikings’ LB coach Fred Pagac, who
by taking away the burden of finding transportation every day... was the Buckeyes’ defensive coordinator during his time there…
Annually hosts the “Camp 26” football camp in his hometown Teammate of DT Pat Williams in Buffalo.
of Akron, OH…He and wife, Erniece, have sons, Antoine Jr.,
Austin, and Ethan. 2008 Enjoyed best season of his exceptional career, capped
by his 1st Pro Bowl berth and being recognized as an Associated
HONORS Selected to Pro Bowl in 2008...Named AP 2nd- Press 2nd-Team All-Pro...Scored career-high 2 TDs- 1 by FR
Team All-Pro in 2008...NFC Defensive Player of the Week at and 1 on a blocked FG return, the 1st scored in Vikings history...
New Orleans (10/6/08)...2006 Vikings Defensive MVP as voted Honored as NFC Defensive Player of the Week for performance at
teammates...NFL Defensive Player of the Week at Green Bay New Orleans (10/6) when he had 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, a
(Wild Card Playoffs) 1/9/05...2005 and 2006 USA Today All- sack, a forced fumble and recovered a fumble for 9 yards along
Joe Team. with picking up a Saints FG that was blocked by Kevin Williams
and returned for 59 yards for a TD, the 1st blocked FG returned
PRO Earned long-deserved credit in 2008, honored as Pro for a TD in team history...Had a sack and forced fumble on QB
Bowler and a 2nd-Team Associated Press All-Pro...Has a nose Jake Delhomme he picked up and returned for a 19-yard TD
PLAYMAKER
Antoine Winfield has been a driving force in the opportunistic
Vikings defense in the past 3 seasons, scoring 4 TDs over that
span. The Vikings record for return TDs is 6, set by former
DB Ed Sharockman. Currently, Vikings defensive stalwarts
Winfield and Kevin Williams are both tied for 2nd in club his-
tory with 4 TDs by return.
EXECUTIVES
2007 Snared his 2nd career INT-return TD in the opener vs. FORMER 1ST-ROUND DRAFT PICKS
Atlanta (9/9) when he took a Joey Harrington pass back 14 yards PLAYER, TEAM SEASON, SELECTION
for a 4th-quarter score, the 2nd INT-return TD of the game, joining Antoine Winfield, Buffalo........................... 1999, #23
Kevin Williams’ 54-yarder in the 1st quarter...His INT-return TD Steve Hutchinson, Seattle ..................................... 2001, #17
helped the Vikings tie a team record with 6 TDs during the season Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota ................................... 2002, #7
off INTs...Forced a fumble on Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton at Kevin Williams, Minnesota ...................................... 2003, #9
Dallas (10/21) that was recovered by Ben Leber and lateralled to Jimmy Kennedy, St. Louis .................................... 2003, #12
Cedric Griffin and returned for a TD...Posted 67 tackles in only Kenechi Udeze, Minnesota .................................... 2004, #20
COACHES
10 games...Was 2nd on team with 13 passes defensed despite Chad Greenway, Minnesota .................................. 2006, #17
missing 6 games...Had season-best 12 tackles at Detroit (9/16). Adrian Peterson, Minnesota .................................... 2007, #7
Percy Harvin, Minnesota ....................................... 2009, #22
2006 Posted a career-high 20 passes defensed and tied his
career high with 4 interceptions…Finished 5th on the team with and at Philadelphia (9/20) on Monday Night Football…Inactive
88 tackles and 3rd on the team with 13 special teams tackles… for games vs. Seattle (12/12) and at Detroit (12/19) with sprained
Was an integral part of a defense that finished the season ranked
STAFF
ankle…Played in final 2 regular season games in limited role with
8th overall, the 1st time the Vikings have had a top-10 defense an ankle brace vs. Green Bay (12/24) and at Washington (1/2/05).
since 1994…Scored the 1st TD of his career when he picked off
Rex Grossman vs. Chicago (9/17) and returned it 7 yards for the 2003 Started all 16 games at LCB…Ranked 3rd on the team
score…Added a team-high 11 tackles, a tackle for loss, and 2 in total tackles with 124…Tied with Lawyer Milloy to lead team
PLAYERS
passes defensed against the Bears…Led the team with 11 tackles with 14 passes defensed…Recorded the 1st sack of his career,
at Buffalo, which was his 1st trip to face his former team…Posted bringing down QB Peyton Manning vs. Indianapolis (11/23)…
his 2nd INT of the season when he picked off Alex Smith at San Also posted 9 tackles and a pass defensed in the game…Tied
Francisco (11/5)…Picked off Joey Harrington at Miami (11/19) for team-high 12 tackles and helped shut down the running
and set up a Vikings’ field goal….Led the team the following week game vs. New England (9/7)…Recorded 5 tackles, 3 for a loss,
with 10 tackles and 2 passes defensed vs. Arizona (11/26)… and 2 passes defensed at Jacksonville (9/14)…Tied for team
Intercepted Rex Grossman for the 2nd time on the season at lead with 11 tackles, including 3 for loss, and forced a fumble
ROOKIES
Chicago (12/3)…Recorded 6 tackles, a tackle for loss, a fumble at Miami (9/21)…Posted 11 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and a
recovery, and 4 passes defensed at Green Bay (12/21). pass defensed vs. Philadelphia (9/28)…Led the team with 11
tackles vs. Cincinnati (10/5)…Recorded 7 solo tackles at NY Jets
2005 Posted a career-high 4 interceptions and led all DBs with (10/12)…Had 2 QB hurries, 3 passes defensed and 7 tackles vs.
100 tackles, 3rd-best on the team…Tied for 3rd on the team and Washington (1019)…Led the team with 11 tackles and a QB hurry
led all DBs with 6 tackles for loss…Tied for 2nd on the team with at Kansas City (10/26)…Recorded a team-leading and season-
2008 SEASON
12 passes defensed…Tied team high with a pair of fumble recov- high 4 passes defensed and made 5 tackles at Dallas (11/9)…Led
eries on special teams…Posted 9 tackles at Cincinnati (9/18) to the secondary with 9 tackles and recorded his only interception
lead the DBs…Notched a pair of takeaways when he picked off of the season, taking Tony Banks’ pass and returning it 8 yards
Aaron Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/25) and recovered an Aaron vs. Houston (11/16).
Stecker fumble on the opening kickoff of the game that turned
into the Vikings’ 1st TD pass of the season on the following play… 2002 Started 13 games at LCB, missing 3 games late in the
Posted season-high 12 tackles to lead the team vs. Detroit (11/6) season due to a knee injury…Finished 2 short of his career-high
and grabbed his 2nd INT of the season along with a season-high when he notched 11 tackles in an overtime win at the Metrodome
3 special teams tackles…Had 9 tackles and a pass defensed at NY against the Vikings (9/15)…Was 2nd on the team with 9 tackles
RECORDS
Giants (11/13) and added a fumble recovery on the opening kick- at Denver (9/22)…Recorded 4 tackles vs. Chicago (9/29), con-
off of the game…Recorded 3rd INT of the season vs. Cleveland tributing to the Bills’ best defensive performance of the season in
(11/27) off of Trent Dilfer and a season-high 3 passes defensed, which they gave up just 52 yards rushing…Suffered knee injury
playing against his home state team…Had 9 tackles and picked at Houston (10/13) and was inactive due to the injury at Miami
off Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. St. Louis (12/11) for his career-high 4th (10/20), vs. Detroit (10/27) and vs. New England (11/3)…In his
INT on the year. 1st game back, recorded 8 tackles and a pass defensed at Kansas
City (11/17)…Had 4 tackles at NY Jets (11/24)…Recorded his
PLAYOFF RECORDS
2004 Gave the Vikings an immediate boost in the secondary, 2nd career fumble recovery and it led directly to a TD vs. Miami
leading the team in interceptions and raising the energy of the (12/1)…Finished with 4 tackles and 2 passes defensed after
entire defensive unit with his aggressive style of play…Ranked physical game at Green Bay (12/22)…Made a memorable hit on
4th in the regular season with 99 tackles despite missing parts of Packer Terry Glenn just before halftime that separated the receiver
4 games…Led the Vikings during the playoffs with 22 tackles… from his helmet…Had 3 tackles and a pass defensed in season-
Named the NFL Defensive Player of the Week for Wild Card ending victory vs. Cincinnati (12/29).
Playoff game at Green Bay (1/9/05) where he had an intercep-
tion and helped disrupt Packers QB Brett Favre into throwing 4 2001 Led the team in tackles with a career-high 106 (79 solo)
INTs in the game…Earned a vote in Associated Press All-Pro and became the 1st CB in Bills’ history to finish #1 in tackles…
balloting…Started 12 of the 14 games he played in the regular Added 13 passes defensed as well as the 1st forced fumble and
season and both playoff contests…Fought back from ankle fumble recovery of his career…Started all 16 games for the 1st
sprain that hampered his performance over the final 4 games time in his NFL career…Was the Bills leading tackler in 3 games…
HISTORY
of the regular season...Led team with 5.0 tackles for loss…Led Opened the season with 8 solo tackles vs. New Orleans (9/9)…
team with 18 special teams tackles...Led or tied for team lead in Recorded his 1st career forced fumble as well as his 4th career
tackles in 3 games, vs. Dallas (9/12), at Houston (10/10) and at interception off Peyton Manning at Indianapolis (9/23)…Snared
Indianapolis (11/8)…His 16 tackles at Indianapolis (11/8) were 3 of his opening 4 career interceptions off Manning…Recorded
a career-high and tied for the Vikings high for the season…His his 5th career interception and his 1st career fumble recovery at
3 interceptions were a career-high and led the Vikings…Posted New England (11/11)…Had a season-high 9 tackles in 4 straight
EXTRA POINTS
back-to-back interception games for 1st time in his career at New games – at San Francisco (12/2), vs. Carolina (12/9), vs. New
Orleans (10/17) and vs. Tennessee (10/24)…Notched career-long England (12/16) and at Atlanta (12/23).
interception return at New Orleans (10/17) off Aaron Brooks, tak-
ing back a pass 56 yards to set up a Vikings TD…Had 12 tackles 2000 Started opening 11 games before being placed on
in each of the opening 2 games of the season vs. Dallas (9/12) injured reserve with a shoulder problem…Intercepted Peyton
EXECUTIVES
Total 4.0
* playoffs
WINFIELD’S INTERCEPTIONS
GAME QB INTs
@ Indianapolis, 9/12/99 ................Peyton Manning ............. 1 (3)
vs. Miami, 11/14/99 ......................Damon Huard............... 1 (10)
@ Tennessee, 1/8/00* ..................Steve McNair ................. 1 (0)
vs. Indianapolis, 10/1/00 ..............Peyton Manning ............. 1 (8)
COACHES
@ Indianapolis, 9/23/01 ................Peyton Manning ............. 1 (0)
@ New England, 11/11/01 ............Tom Brady ..................... 1 (0)
vs. Houston, 11/16/03 ..................Tony Banks ...................1 (11)
@ New Orleans, 10/17/04 .............Aaron Brooks ............... 1 (56)
vs. Tennessee, 10/24/04 ...............Billy Volek .................... 1 (30)
vs. Detroit, 11/21/04 .....................Joey Harrington ............. 1 (3)
@ Green Bay, 1/9/05* ...................Brett Favre ..................... 1 (3)
STAFF
vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05..............Aaron Brooks ................. 1 (1)
vs. Detroit, 11/6/05 .......................Joey Harrington ............. 1 (4)
vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 ................Trent Dilfer ..................... 1 (0)
vs. St. Louis, 12/11/05 .................Ryan Fitzpatrick ............. 1 (0)
PLAYERS
vs. Chicago, 9/24/06 .....................Rex Grossman .............. 1 (7t)
@ San Francisco, 11/5/06 .............Alex Smith .......................1(0)
@ Miami, 11/19/06 .......................Joey Harrington ........... 1 (26)
@ Chicago, 12/3/06 ......................Rex Grossman ............... 1 (0)
vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 .........................Joey Harrington .......... 1 (14t)
vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 ..............Peyton Manning ............. 1 (1)
vs. Houston, 11/2/08 ....................Matt Schaub................... 1 (4)
ROOKIES
Total 22 (178)
2008 SEASON
ALBERT YOUNG RB / #34
HEIGHT 5-10 WEIGHT 209 ACQUIRED ROOKIE FA FOR 2008
DOB 2-25-85 NFL 1st YEAR
COLLEGE IOWA VIKINGS 1st YEAR
RECORDS
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 COLLEGE Named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten in 2005
(PS). and 2007...A 2-time recipient of Iowa’s offensive MVP award...
Only the 3rd player in Iowa history to rush for over 3,000 yards in
• Versatile player capable of playing special teams and working as
a career...Ended Hawkeye tenure with 3,173 yards and 23 TDs....
a backup RB to the Vikings established starters.
Hauled in 79 career passes for 705 yards...Broke the 100-yard
PLAYOFF RECORDS
• Benefitted from 2008 season on Vikings practice squad. rushing mark in 7 straight games as a sophomore in 2005, set-
ting an Iowa record...Team captain during senior year...Named
OFF THE FIELD Majored in health and sports studies at semi-finalist for Doak Walker Award...Posted career-high 202
Iowa...Member of Hawkeyes 2006 and 2007 Leadership Group... rushing yards against Northwestern as a sophomore.
Interested in a career in advertising or packaging following his
playing days...Active in youth mentorship in his hometown... PREP Named the New Jersey Offensive Player of the Year as a
Guest of Vikings RB Adrian Peterson in Hawaii for Pro Bowl senior at Moorestown High in Moorestown, NJ...Earned 1st-Team
festivities during 2009 offseason. All-State as a senior...Team MVP as a junior and senior...Ran for
2,180 yards and 32 TDs in senior year...Ended prep career with
PRO Spent entire 2008 season on Vikings practice squad...Was South Jersey record of 5,411 rushing yards.
able to learn the pro game from a pair of 1,000-yard rushers on
the Vikings roster- Chester Taylor and Adrian Peterson...Position
HISTORY
• One of only 2 WRs in Division I-A football since 1996 to have SEC Freshman of the Year...2006
more than 1,500 rushing and 1,500 receiving yards, and is the only Freshman All-American...Played
WR to accomplish those numbers in just 3 seasons. in 12 games, with 11 starts on
the season, earning 2nd-team All-
• The only player in Florida history to have 100 yards rushing and
America honors and 1st-team All-
100 yards receiving in a single game.
SEC honors as a junior...Scored a
OFF THE FIELD Active member of the Goodwill Gators who TD in each of the last 15 UF games
volunteered his time with the Children’s Miracle Network at Shands he played in, a streak that led the
Hospital...Majored in social and behavioral sciences...Member of nation...Led the nation with a 9.4
the UF Leadership Committee. yards per carry average...Had a
PRO Selected #22 overall in 2009 by the Vikings, the 4th WR team-leading 17 TDs, averaging a TD every 6.5 touches...His 17
selected this year...Is the 1st Florida Gator drafted in the 1st round TDs was the 4th-highest total in the nation among WRs...Against
by the Vikings and the 5th WR drafted in the 1st round by the club Oklahoma in the BCS National Championship Game, rushed 9
in franchise history. times for 122 yards and a TD while catching 5 passes for 49
yards...Started 10-of-11 games as a sophomore...A 2nd-team
COLLEGE Helped Florida win 2 BCS National Championships All-SEC selection by the AP and coaches...Ended the season with
in his 3 seasons in Gainesville...Saw action in 36 games with over 200 all-purpose yards in the 3 games...Went over 100 yards
26 starts...Set Florida records for most career yards rushing by receiving in 4 games...Sporting News 1st-team All-American...
a WR (1,852) and the most rushing yards in a season by a WR Earned 1st-team All-SEC by the AP as an all-purpose player...
(858 yards in 2007)...Had 6 games with 100+ rushing yards and Averaged 11.4 yards per touch, rushing or receiving...Led all WRs
6 games with 100+ receiving yards in his career...Had 32 TDs in the nation in rushing yards....Finished the season ranked 2nd on
(19 rushing, 13 receiving) in 3 seasons...Earned All-America and the team in rushing with 764 yards and led UF with 56 receptions...
All-SEC recognition all 3 years at Florida...2008 AFCA Coaches’ Had a career-high 165 yards rushing and more than 200 yards
All-America Team selection as a specialist...2007 Biletnikoff Award total offense against Michigan in the Capital One Bowl...Saw action
semi-finalist and Sporting News 1st-team All-American...2006 AP in 13 games with 5 starts as a true freshman...Sporting News
freshman All-America...Chosen as the SEC Freshman of the Year
by the league’s coaches and the AP...2006 SEC Championship
Game MVP after rushing for a season-high 105 yards with 2 TDs
and had 62 yards receiving.
PREP Considered the nation’s top WR prospect at Landstown
High in Virginia Beach, Va...Parade All-America as a senior...
Selected to participate in the U.S. Army All-American Game...
Rivals.com 2004 National Junior of the Year...Is the only athlete
in Virginia history to claim 5 gold medals at the state track meet...
Finished his prep career with 75 catches for 1,313 yards with 14
TD receptions...Offensive Player of the Year in the Beach District
and Eastern Region in 2004...Captain of varsity basketball and
football teams.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-8 WEIGHT 343 ACQUIRED D2 (#54) FOR 2009
DOB 1-21-86 NFL ROOKIE
COLLEGE OKLAHOMA VIKINGS ROOKIE
COACHES
• The 6th OT drafted in 2009 and the highest OT selected by the the 656 by Hawaii in 2006…OU
Vikings since Bryant McKinnie in 2002. scored 96 offensive TDs, breaking
the old mark of 89 by Nebraska
• Part of record-setting OU offense in 2008 that averaged over 51 in 1983…Sooners scored 60+
points per game and 547 yards per game. points in 5 straight games in
2008 to set an NCAA mark…
OFF THE FIELD Earned degree in multidisciplinary studies
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Won Big 12 title and advanced
from Oklahoma in December 2008…Born in Honolulu but went
to National Championship game
to high school in Colorado...The oldest of 2 children, his father
against Florida…Blocked for
was a career US Army Sgt. 1st Class....Younger sister plays
a pair of 1,000-yard rushers,
basketball at Garden City CC…Was the tallest starting football
RBs Chris Brown and DeMarco
player in Sooners history...Named to Student Excellence List and
PLAYERS
Murray, in 2008…Named 1st-Team All-Big 12 by coaches and
earned Student Support Service Award after maintaining a 3.0
Associated Press as a senior...Helped 2007 Sooners win Big 12
grade point average at Garden City CC...Wants to pursue a career
title in his 1st season at OU…Started all 14 games at LT…Named
in high school coaching when his NFL playing days are over...
2nd-Team All-Big 12 by the league coaches and Associated
Enjoys fishing in his free time.
Press...Earned 2006 All-America honors in his 2nd season at
PRO The 2nd OU Sooner drafted by the Vikings in the past Garden City Community College…Jayhawk Conference Offensive
Lineman of the Year...In his freshman season, earned All-America
ROOKIES
3 seasons, joining RB Adrian Peterson in 2007 (#7 overall)…
The 6th OT selected in the 2009 NFL Draft…Teammates at OU honors at Garden City.
with fellow Vikings rookie lineman Jon Cooper and CB Marcus
Walker...The 2009 Vikings feature 4 former Sooners on the
PREP Standout in football, track and basketball at Fountain
Fort Carson High in Colorado…Played defensive line and TE…
roster…Played against Vikings 1st-round pick Percy Harvin in
Led basketball team to state title game as a senior…Won
the 2008 National Championship game...Joins the Vikings as the
Colorado state title in discus.
highest-drafted OT since 2002 when Bryant McKinnie was the
2008 SEASON
#7 overall choice.
COLLEGE Spent 2 seasons at OU, transferring after 2 sea-
sons at Garden City (KS) Community College…Started all 48 col-
legiate games he played, 27 for the Sooners…As a senior, part of
Sooner offense that scored team-record 96 TDs...Protected 2008
Heisman Trophy winner QB Sam Bradford…Sooners went 23-5
during his 2 seasons and won consecutive Big 12 Conference
titles...Helped 2008 OU team set numerous national and team
records, including scoring an NCAA-record 716 points, topping RECORDS
SOONER BOON
When the Vikings selected Phil Loadholt in the 2nd round of
PLAYOFF RECORDS
• Played the last half of his junior year at Georgia with a fractured Majored in health promotion...
right hand in a cast but still managed 53 tackles (44 solo), 4.5 Cousin of Pro Football Hall of Fame
tackles for loss and 7 pass breakups. WR Michael Irvin.
• Excelled as a kick returner at UGA, ranking 3rd in school history PRO The Vikings 3rd round
with 47 kickoff returns for 1,110 yards, good for a 23.6 average selection in 2009, taken with the
per return, which ranks 4th. 86th overall pick...One of 4 players
drafted out of the talent-rich SEC
• Set UGA season records with 28 kickoff returns for 690 yards
conference in 2009...Declared for
in 2007.
the NFL Draft following his junior
OFF THE FIELD Recipient of Tommy Reeder Football season...Palyed at Georgia under head coach Mark Richt, the
Scholarship and David C. Cooper Family Football Scholarship... brother-in-law for former Vikings QB Brad Johnson.
COLLEGE Started 24-of-39 games played in 3-year career...
Played with a fractured right hand for nearly half his junior season
and was still a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and quarter-
finalist for the Lott Trophy in 2008, which honors the nation’s top
collegiate defensive backs...Had 53 tackles and 7 pass breakups
despite his hand injury in 2008...Started 11 games as a sopho-
more and had a career-best 64 tackles with 2 sacks, 4.5 tackles
for loss and 3 INTs...Set UGA records with 28 kickoff returns for
690 yards...Named UGA’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a
freshman...Started all 13 games at CB as a junior...Jim Thorpe
Award semi-finalist and played in the last 5 contests with a right
hand fracture, wearing a cast that hindered his ability to make INTs
and return kickoffs...Started the team’s final 11 games as a sopho-
more...Recorded 3 INTs and broke up 4 passes...Tied the school
single-season record with 28 kickoff returns and set a school mark
with 690 yards...Enrolled at Georgia in January, 2006, competing
during spring drills...UGA Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
PREP Earned Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 and Super
Southern 100 honors in football at Tucker HS in Atlanta...Member
of the Fox Sports Net All-South 3rd-team, Super Prep All-American
and Prep Star Top 200 squads...Rated the 9th-best CB in the coun-
try by Rivals.com...Earned Coaches Choice All-State honors as a
junior PR/KR, with 7 punt returns and 2 kickoffs for TDs...As a CB,
he recorded 6 INTs as a junior...Played basketball and ran track.
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-1 WEIGHT 252 ACQUIRED D5 (#150) FOR 2009
DOB 7-12-85 NFL ROOKIE
COLLEGE SOUTH CAROLINA VIKINGS ROOKIE
COACHES
• Vikings traded up 8 spots to acquire Brinkley in the 5th round. pion Gators vs. Florida…Spent
2004 and 2005 at Georgia Military
• Played with his twin brother, Casper, at South Carolina. College…Was honored as the
OFF THE FIELD Majored in African-American studies team MVP in both seasons.
at South Carolina…Played with twin brother, Casper, at USC…
Casper signed as a rookie free agent in 2007 with Carolina
PREP Earned All-State honors
at Thomson High in Thomson,
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Panthers and spent 13 weeks in 2008 on Panthers practice
GA…Standout basketball and
squad…Teammates with a pair of Vikings WRs- Sidney Rice at
baseball player.
South Carolina and Aundrae Allison at Georgia Military College...
Enjoys working on cars and fishing in his free time...Has partici-
pated in a football camp in his hometown and worked with Relay
PLAYERS
For Life and Habitat For Humanity...Aspires to career in high
school coaching when his playing days are over.
PRO Acquired after trade up with Washington to move from
#158 to #150 and make the selection…The only LB drafted by
the Vikings in 2009 and 1 of 3 defensive players selected…Joins
3 other SEC players drafted by the Vikings, joining collegiate
ROOKIES
rivals Percy Harvin (Florida), Asher Allen (Georgia) and Jamarca
Sanford (Mississippi)…Part of 7 South Carolina Gamecocks
drafted in 2009, the most players by any SEC squad…Marks the
2nd USC player drafted by the Vikings in the past 3 drafts, joining
WR Sidney Rice in 2007.
COLLEGE Started all 30 games he played
2008 SEASON
at South Carolina…Earned 2nd-Team All-SEC
honors as a senior when he ranked 3rd on
team in tackles…Wrapped up college career
with 11 tackles against Iowa in Outback
Bowl…Entered 2007 highly touted as a pre-
season All-SEC choice and on the watch
list for several national awards…Played in
only 4 games in 2007 before suffering knee
RECORDS
injury that ended season…Snared INTs in
consecutive games at Georgia and South
Carolina State…His pick against Georgia
came on the final play of the game to seal a
16-12 South Carolina win…Made immediate
impact for the Gamecock defense in 2006 in
his 1st season on campus after transferring
PLAYOFF RECORDS
• Related to former Vikings 1st-round draft pick LB Dwayne Rudd to #9 in USA Today high school
and cousin of 2009 Falcons 1st-round DT Peria Jerry, a fellow rankings…Named MVP of state
Ole Miss teammate. title game…Team was 14-1 and
state runner-up as a junior…All-
• Started all 44 games he played at Ole Miss. State OLB as a senior…Played
in Mississippi-Alabama All-Star
OFF THE FIELD Majored in criminal justice at Mississippi, Classic.
earning his bachelor’s degree in December 2008…Comes from
a football family, cousin Peria Jerry was a fellow 2009 NFL
Draft pick and related to Dwayne Rudd, a 1st-round pick by the
Vikings in 1997…Honor roll student at Ole Miss in spring 2007…
Recognized by the Birmingham Alumni Club with the 2008
Leadership Award…Recognized after 2008 spring practice with
the Chucky Mullins Courage Award and wore the #38 patch to
recognize the late Rebels player during the season.
PRO The 5th of 5 members of the Vikings draft class in 2009…
Joins a group of 4 SEC players selected by the Vikings and helped
the SEC lead all college football conferences with 37 players
drafted…The last Ole Miss player drafted by the Vikings was OT
Everett Lindsay in 1993.
COLLEGE Durable and productive player for the Rebels,
started all 44 games he played at Ole Miss…Served as a team
captain as a senior…Was the SEC’s active tackles leader during
his career…Helped Rebels defense rank #2 in the SEC and #4 in
the country in rushing defense…Named SEC Defensive Player of
the Week for his performance against Florida with career-high
11 solo tackles as a senior when the Rebels handed the eventual
national champion Gators their only loss of the season and a
rare loss at The Swamp…Started 10 games as a junior at SS…
Ranked 3rd on team in total tackles as a junior…Started all 11
games he played as a sophomore in 2006, opening 7 at SS
and 4 at LB…Posted career-best 1.5 sacks as a sophomore…
Stepped into the Ole Miss lineup and made an immediate impact
for the team as a redshirt freshman in 2005…Earned 3rd-Team
Freshman All-America honors by The Sporting News and was a
1st-Team Freshman All-SEC honoree from league coaches and
media…Started 10 games at SS…Ranked 4th on the team in
tackles and led SEC freshmen…Started 1st career game against
Memphis…Had a pair of fumble recoveries on the season…
Redshirted in 2004.
PREP Led South Panola High in Batesville, MS to a 15-0 mark
and the Class 5A state title as a senior…Helped team ascend
EXECUTIVES
uncles, Dave Manovich (1971-73) and Pat Sullivan (1976-79),
both played football at Montana.
PRO Signed as a rookie free agent on 4/27/09.
COLLEGE Two-time winner of Montana’s Steve Carlson
Award, given to the Grizzlies’ MVP, as voted on by his team-
mates...His 313 career tackles rank 5th in school history...Did
COACHES
not miss a start from his sophomore to senior season, starting
40 games in a row...UM’s team captain on defense in 2008 and
led team with 129 tackles, tying Montana’s single-season mark
and ranking 8th in Big Sky Conference history...Consensus FCS
All-American selection and was named to the All-Big Sky Team
for the 3rd season in a row...Won Montana’s Golden Helmet
STAFF
Award 2 years in a row, an award given annually to the player
recognized as the team’s hardest hitter...First-Team All-Big Sky
Conference for the 2nd year in a row as a junior and was tabbed
All-America honorable mention by the Sports Network and named
to the College Sporting News “Fab 50” team...Had a break-out
PLAYERS
sophomore season in 2006, starting all 14 games and was
Montana’s 4th leading tackler with 92 stops...First-Team All-Big
Sky selection at SS and on special teams...Played in 5 games as
HS...Selected Back of the Year and Regional Player of the Year
a sophomore, missing most of the last half of the season with an
as a senior...Had more than 6,000 yards of total offense for his
injury...Redshirted as a freshman.
career...Led Bay Area in rushing with 2,292 yards and 31 TDs as
ROOKIES
PREP Earned 8 total letters at Butte (MT) High in football, bas- a senior..Lettered 3 years in basketball and in track...Basketball
ketball and track..Team captain in football and basketball...Tabbed team won 3 league titles and the North Coast Section champion-
team MVP on offense and defense in football as a senior, when he ship in his senior year.
was 1st team All-State pick at S and an honorable mention choice
at RB...Honorable mention all-state pick as a junior.
#68 Jon Cooper, C, Oklahoma, Rookie,
2008 SEASON
#36 Kahlil Bell, RB, UCLA, Rookie, HT: 6-2, WT: 291, DOB: 10/1/86
HT: 5-11, WT: 212, DOB: 12/10/86 OFF THE FIELD Majored in sociology...Father, Tom
Cooper, played football at Missouri from 1972-75...Enjoys snow
OFF THE FIELD Majored in history...Honor Roll student skiing.
during his collegiate career.
PRO Signed as a rookie free agent on 4/27/09...College team-
PRO Signed as a rookie free agent on 4/27/09...Was coached mates with three current Vikings; RB Adrian Peterson, 2009
RECORDS
and recruited by Vikings RB Coach Eric Bieniemy while at UCLA. 2nd-Round NFL Draft pick T Phil Loadholt and CB Marcus Walker.
COLLEGE Totaled 1,741 yards rushing on 395 carries (4.4 COLLEGE Started 43 career games for one of the nation’s
avg.) with 17 TDs in his 4 years with the Bruins despite suffering top offenses, including 14 starts during his senior season
injury during his junior season...Had 29 career receptions for of 2008, when OU was the highest-scoring team in college
196 yards and a TD, and returned 13 kickoffs for 191 yards in football’s modern era...Named Big 12 Offensive Lineman of
his career...Appeared in 10 games with 9 starts and led the team the Year by the coaches as a senior in 2008 and helped lead
PLAYOFF RECORDS
in rushing with 397 yards on 141 attempts and 7 TDs in 2008... OU’s No. 1 nationally-ranked offense to the 2009 BCS National
Named to the 2008 Doak Walker watch list...Led the Bruins in Championship Game...All-Big 12 1st Team by the AP and 2nd-
rushing with 795 yards on 142 attempts (5.6 average) and a Team by the coaches...Started all 14 games at center, snapping
team-high 5 TDs in just 8 games (5 starts) as a junior in 2007... to Heisman Trophy-winning QB Sam Bradford...First team All-Big
Averaged of 99.4 rushing yards per game and 113.6 all-purpose 12 by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as a junior in 2007 and...AP
yards per game...Ran for a career-high 195 yards on 19 carries in Honorable Mention All-Big 12...Started all 14 game..Started 13 of
the 2007 season opener against Stanford, including a 59-yarder... 14 games as a sophomore...Played in 7 games as a true freshman
Made his 1st career start against Washington and rushed for 109 in 2005, earning 2 starts at center before suffering season-ending
yards, a TD and a career-long 64-yard run...Scored on a 50-yard injury against Texas Tech...Saw action throughout the season at
run at Washington State on the 3rd play of the game, but suffered guard...Was not flagged for a penalty as a freshman.
an injury that cost him the rest of the season in the game...Saw
PREP
HISTORY
EXECUTIVES
2005 in 2006…Named Northeast Conference Defensive Player Oliver, Chase Pittman, and Glenn Dorsey in the defensive line
of the Year, 1st-Team All-American by the National Junior College rotation during the 2005-2007 seasons…Primary backup to 2009
Athletic Association, 2nd-Team All-American by JC Grid-Wire and 1st-Round pick Tyson Jackson in 2007…Appeared in 13 of LSU’s
1st-Team All-Northeast Conference in 2006. 14 games with 11 tackles and 1 sack in 2007…Part of an LSU
defense that only allowed 242.2 yards per game and 12.6 points
PREP Standout in football and basketball at Yorktown High in per game in 2006, appearing in 10 games…Appeared in 9 games
Williamsburg, VA.
a redshirt freshman in 2005 and tallied 7 tackles, 2 for a loss, and
1 sack in an OT win over Alabama .
COACHES
#42 Ian Johnson, RB, Boise State, Rookie, PREP Standout at Galena Park High in Galena Park, TX...Rated
HT: 5-11, WT: 212, DOB: 10/10/86 the No.16 DE coming out of high school by Collegefootballnews.
com and No.21 by ESPN.com.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in general business manage-
ment, graduating in December 2008…Proposed to his wife,
Chrissy, a BSU cheerleader, in a famous scene at the end of the
#78 Andy Kemp, G, Wisconsin, Rookie,
STAFF
dramatic Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma as a sophomore during
the 2006 season…Worked as a plumber and in construction
HT: 6-5, WT: 313, DOB: 3/12/87
management during his collegiate career…Accomplished musi- OFF THE FIELD 3-time Academic All-Big 10 selection
cian who plays trombone and is learning the piano…Interested (2006-2008)…Enjoys hunting and fishing…Majored in sociol-
in a career in football operations or coaching following his ogy.
PLAYERS
playing days.
PRO Signed as a rookie free agent on 4/27/09…Looks to add
PRO Will compete for time and learn the NFL game in a talented depth to a Vikings offensive line that paved the way for the NFL’s
backfield that features a pair of 1,000-yard rushers with Adrian rushing king Adrian Peterson in 2008…Coached during freshman
Peterson and Chester Taylor…Joins college teammate Vinny year at Wisconsin by current Vikings coach, Jim Hueber and
Perretta as a 2009 rookie free agent with the Vikings…Is 1 of 2 while Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Brian Murphy was on
rookie free agent RBs the Vikings signed for 2009.
ROOKIES
Badgers staff…Joins college teammate K Taylor Mehlhaff on the
2009 Vikings roster.
COLLEGE Ended his collegiate career with the school record
in rushing TDs with 58 and broke WAC record formerly held by COLLEGE Started 36 games out of 37 career contests with
Marshall Faulk with 57 TDs…Ranks 2nd in BSU history with the Badgers, becoming a full-time starter as a sophomore…Led
4,183 career rushing yards…Ranks 3rd in school history with Badgers to bowl games in each of his 4 seasons in Madison…
16 career 100-yard rushing games, 3rd in all-purpose yards with Key contributor to a Badger offense that averaged over 28.0
2008 SEASON
4,952 yards, 4th in rushing attempts with 745 and 4th in scoring points per game in all 4 of his seasons…Paved the way for
with 356 points…Ended career with a 5.6-yard rushing aver- Wisconsin’s offense to average over 400 yards of total offense in
age…Had consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaigns with 1,713 consecutive years (2007-2008) for the 1st time since 1993-1994,
in 2006 and 1,041 in 2007…Led NCAA in scoring with 25 TDs as as the Badgers had 1,000-yard rushers in 2005, 2006 and 2007…
a sophomore in 2006 and ranked 2nd in the nation with 142.83 Earned consensus 2nd-Team All-Big Ten honors as a senior as
rushing yards per game…Set school record with 1,713 rushing the Badgers offense led the Big Ten and ranked 14th in the nation
yards in 2006 and ranked 4th in the nation…Tied BSU single- in rushing offense, averaging 212.0 yards per game…Paved the
game record with 5 TDs against Oregon State in 2006…Finished way for Wisconsin to rush for over 400 yards on 2 occasions in
8th in Heisman Trophy voting in 2006 when Ohio State QB Troy 2008…Named the Wayne Souza Coaches Appreciation Award
RECORDS
Smith won the award…Named 1st-Team All-WAC in 2006 and co-winner in 2008…Led the Badgers to the Outback Bowl vs.
2007 and earned 2nd-Team All-WAC honors in 2008…Was a Tennessee in 2007, as the team averaged 200.8 yards-per-game
3rd-Team All-America by Associated Press in 2006…Semifinalist rushing and RB P.J. Hill who rushed for over 1,200 yards…
for 2006 Doak Walker Award…Ran for career-best 240 yards Started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2006, clearing the way
against Oregon State as a sophomore, the 3rd-best total in school for Hill to rush for over 1,500 yards…Saw action in the Temple
history…Ran for 100 yards and a TD on 24 rushing attempts and game as a true freshman in 2005.
scored famous 2-point conversion on Statue-of-Liberty play in OT
PLAYOFF RECORDS
to upset Oklahoma 43-42 in Fiesta Bowl at end of 2006 season… PREP Rated the No. 3 ranked player in Wisconsin and 1 of the
Redshirted in 2004. top-25 offensive linemen in the nation by Rivals.com as a senior
at Menasha High…Named the 2004 Gatorade Wisconsin Player
PREP Standout at Damien High in La Verne, CA…Ran for of the Year and to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association
over 3,600 yards and scored 45 rushing TDs during high school All-State team...Twice named 1st-team All-Conference on offense
career…Named Inland Valley Offensive Player of the Year and and 2nd-team on defense…Was named Menasha High’s team
CIF Division II 1st-Team all-league as a senior…Sprinter on MVP after his sophomore, junior and senior seasons, and was
track team. named captain as a senior…Honor roll student all 4 years.
#67 Tremaine Johnson, DT, Louisiana #72 Bobby Lepori, T, Fresno State,
State, Rookie, HT: 6-2, WT: 285, DOB: Rookie, HT: 6-4, WT: 297, DOB: 9/27/85
HISTORY
9/26/85
OFF THE FIELD Majored in business at Fresno State.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in general studies with concen-
trations in African-American studies, communication studies and PRO Signed by Vikings as a rookie free agent on 4/27/09…
Teammates at Fresno State with Vikings CB Marcus McCauley
sports studies...Graduated from LSU in December 2008.
and joins WR Bernard Berrian as former Bulldogs on the roster.
PRO Signed by Vikings as a rookie free agent on 4/27/09… COLLEGE Was a full-time starter his final 3 seasons with
EXTRA POINTS
EXECUTIVES
with 7 catches and 67 yards receiving…Hauled in career-long Transferred after his junior year from Middle Tennessee State
40-yard pass against Mississippi…Helped Tide start 12-0 as a
to North Alabama...Helped North Alabama win the Gulf South
senior and advanced to SEC title game against Florida…Played in
Conference title and advance to the 2nd round of the Division
Sugar Bowl against Utah in his final collegiate game…Had most
catches by an Alabama TE since Lamonde Russell in 1989… II playoffs...Played in Motor City Bowl against Central Michigan
Opened all 13 games at TE as a junior and caught 2 TDs…Had 4 following his sophomore season at MTSU...Had career-best 50
catches for 38 yards in Independence Bowl win over Colorado… catches in 2008 at North Alabama and career-high 4 TDs...Hauled
Hauled in 1st career TD as a sophomore with a 1-yard catch in in 8 career TDs as a collegiate WR, posting 3 in 2007 at Middle
COACHES
OT against Arkansas…Played in all 12 games as a true freshman Tennessee...Had a pair of 100-yard games in 2008, going for 127
and started 11. on 6 catches against Harding and caught 5 passes for 121 yards
PREP Guided Pike County (AL) High to the Class 3A state title vs. Henderson State, including career-high 2 TDs...Hauled in 7
as a senior…Named All-State and All-County as a senior with passes for 71 yards at Maryland in 2006, his best game during his
67 catches and over 1,000 yards receiving…All-State honoree Middle Tennessee days...During his junior season in 2007, caught
as a junior…High school teammates with Vanderbilt QB Chris TD passes at Louisville, vs. Virginia and vs. Florida International...
STAFF
Nickson…Played basketball as a prep. Played 1st career college game in opener at Alabama in 2005.
PREP Part of a pair of Class 5A state titles in basketball at
#13 Bobby Williams, WR, North Alabama, Raines High in Jacksonville, FL...Played on perennial state playoff-
Rookie, HT: 6-2, WT: 194, DOB: 11-26-85 bound football teams at Raines...Named All-Conference and
PLAYERS
named Raines’ top WR as a junior and senior.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in physical education...Aspires to
a career as a high school teacher and coach following his football
career...Cousin of NFL WR Jabar Gaffney, who has played with
Houston, New England and Denver...Avid basketball player...Is
a Viking for the 2nd time, having prepped for the Jacksonville
ROOKIES
Raines High Vikings.
2008 SEASON
Colt Anderson Kahlil Bell Jon Cooper Robert Francois Juan Garcia
RECORDS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Sean Glennon De’von Hall Antoine Holmes Ian Johnson Tremaine Johnson
HISTORY
Andy Kemp Bobby Lepori Nick Moore Vinny Perretta Nick Urban
EXTRA POINTS
Passing Att. Cmp. Yards Pct Yd./Att. TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sack/Lost Rating
Frerotte 301 178 2157 59.1 7.17 12 4.0 15 5.0 99t 29/164 73.7
Jackson 149 88 1056 59.1 7.09 9 6.0 2 1.3 59t 14/97 95.4
Taylor 1 1 4 100.0 4.00 1 100.0 0 0.0 4t 0/0 122.9
Rice 1 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
VIKINGS 452 267 3217 59.1 7.12 22 4.9 17 3.8 99t 43/261 81.5
OPPONENTS 530 324 3753 61.1 7.08 15 2.8 12 2.3 75 45/304 82.5
EXECUTIVES
Griffin, Cedric 77 23 100 0.0 1 13 3 3 0 0
Winfield, Antoine 74 22 96 2.0 2 14 9 4 2 2
Leber, Ben 60 28 88 1.5 2 12 1 1 4 11
Williams, Kevin 62 22 84 8.5 0 5 7 1 0 52
Sharper, Darren 59 19 78 0.0 1 5 1 1 2 0
Allen, Jared 59 16 75 14.5 0 3 9 3 0 52
Edwards, Ray 51 12 63 5.0 0 5 10 1 0 42
Williams, Pat 37 24 61 1.0 0 3 4 0 1 5
Williams, Madieu 34 11 45 0.0 2 3 0 0 0 1
COACHES
Harris, Napoleon 25 14 39 1.0 0 0 2 0 1 2
Henderson, E.J. 31 8 39 1.0 0 2 3 1 1 2
Johnson, Tyrell 19 10 29 0.0 1 4 0 0 1 1
Sapp, Benny 12 10 22 0.0 2 4 0 0 0 0
Robison, Brian 12 8 20 2.5 0 1 3 1 0 19
Evans, Fred 8 9 17 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 16
Gordon, Charles 14 2 16 0.0 1 3 2 1 0 1
STAFF
Herron, David 5 3 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Wyms, Ellis 4 2 6 2.5 0 1 0 1 0 7
Kennedy, Jimmy 2 2 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
McCauley, Marcus 3 1 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ciurciu, Vinny 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PLAYERS
Henderson, Erin 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grigsby, Otis 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3
MISCELLANEOUS
Shiancoe, Visanthe 4 0 4
Peterson, Adrian 4 0 4
Birk, Matt 3 0 3
Taylor, Chester 2 0 2
ROOKIES
Frerotte, Gus 2 0 2
Berrian, Bernard 2 0 2
Kleinsasser, Jim 1 0 1
Allison, Aundrae 1 0 1
Cook, Ryan 1 0 1
Hutchinson, Steve 1 0 1
TOTALS 779 294 1073 45.0 12 86 63 21 12 228
2008 SEASON
2008 SEASON SPECIAL TEAMS
Tackles
Solo Asst. Total FF/FR BK
Abdullah, Husain 12 12 24 0/0 0
Frampton, Eric 14 7 21 0/0 0
Hicks, Maurice 5 7 12 0/0 0
Henderson, Erin 6 5 11 1/0 0
Ciurciu, Vinny 5 3 8 0/0 0
Sapp, Benny 5 3 8 0/0 0
RECORDS
Herron, David 5 2 7 0/0 0
Griffin, Cedric 4 3 7 1/0 0
Gordon, Charles 5 1 6 0/0 0
Winfield, Antoine 5 1 6 0/0 0
Johnson, Tyrell 3 3 6 0/0 0
Tahi, Naufahu 4 1 5 0/1 0
Loeffler, Cullen 2 3 5 0/0 0
Reynaud, Darius 3 1 4 0/0 0
PLAYOFF RECORDS
2009 VIKINGS
Defense
207
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WC
@ GB IND CAR @ TEN @ NO DET @ CHI HOU GB @ TB @ JAX CHI @ DET @ ARI ATL NYG PHI
9/8 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/6 10/12 10/19 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28 1/4/09
LE Edwards Edwards Edwards Grigsby Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Robison
LDT P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams P. Williams Evans Evans Evans
TEAM GUIDE
RDT K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams K. Williams
RE Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen
SLB Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway -- Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway Greenway
MLB EJ Henderson EJ Henderson EJ Henderson Herron Herron Herron Ciurciu Harris Gordon (DB) Harris Harris -- -- Leber Harris Harris Leber
WLB -- Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber Leber -- Leber Leber --
LCB Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield Winfield
RCB Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin McCauley Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin Griffin
SS Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper Sharper
FS Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams M. Williams
DB Gordon -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Sapp -- -- Sapp Sapp Sapp -- -- Sapp
EXTRA POINTS HISTORY PLAYOFF RECORDS RECORDS 2008 SEASON ROOKIES PLAYERS STAFF COACHES EXECUTIVES KICKOFF
THE LAST TIME (PLAYOFF PERFORMANCES IN ITALICS)
BY THE VIKINGS CATEGORY BY AN OPPONENT
439 yards, at Chicago, 10/19/08 400 Yards Total Offense 488 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/07
429 yards, vs. New Orleans, 1/6/01 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
528 yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 500 Yards Total Offense 504 yards, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05
Has never happened 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
Daunte Culpepper, 300 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05 300 Yards Passing In A Game David Garrard, 317 yards, at Jacksonville, 11/23/08
Daunte Culpepper, 316 yards, at Phil., 1/16/05 By A Player Donovan McNabb, 300 yards, vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/08
Daunte Culpepper, 404 yards, at Detroit, 12/19/04 400 Yards Passing In A Game Matt Leinart, 405 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06
Jeff George, 424 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 By A Player Has never happened
Tarvaris Jackson, at Arizona, 12/14/08 4 TD Passes In A Game Tom Brady, vs. New England, 10/30/06
Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 1/9/05 By A Player Kerry Collins (5), at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
Adrian Peterson, 103 yards, vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/08 100 Yards Rushing In A Game Ryan Grant, 119 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/07
Playoffs – Robert Smith, 140 yards, vs. Dallas, 1/9/00 By A Player Playoffs – Terry Kirby, 120 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98
Adrian Peterson, 296 yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 200 Yards Rushing In A Game Walter Payton, 275 yards, at Chicago, 11/20/77
Has never happened By A Player Has never happened
Chester Taylor, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 3 TDs Rushing In A Game Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06
Has never happened By A Player Has never happened
Visanthe Shiancoe, 136 Yards, vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 100 Yards Receiving In A Game Maurice Jones-Drew, 113 Yards, at Jacksonville, 11/23/08
Marcus Robinson, 119 yards, at Phil., 1/16/05 By A Player Ike Hilliard, 155 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
Marcus Robinson (15, 15, 2), vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 3 TD Catches In A Game Marvin Harrison (4, 15, 18), at Indianapolis, 12/24/00
Has never happened By A Player Has never happened
Chester Taylor, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 (3 rushing) 3 TD In A Game By A Player Marshall Faulk, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 (3 rushing)
Leroy Hoard, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (2 rushing, 1 rec.) Mario Bates, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (3 rushing)
Ahmad Rashad, vs. San Francisco, 9/2/79 (4 receiving) 4 TD In A Game By A Player Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 (3 rushing, 1 rec.)
Has never happened Has never happened
Darren Sharper, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 3 INTs In A Game By A Player Deltha O’Neal, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05
Has never happened Has never happened
Bernard Berrian, 82 yards, at Arizona, 12/14/08 Punt Returned For A TD Will Blackmon, 65 yards, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08
Anthony Carter, 84 yards, at New Orleans, 1/3/88 Golden Richards, 63 yards, at Dallas, 12/30/73
Aundrae Allison, 104 yards, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Kickoff Returned For A TD J.J. Arrington, 99 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06
Has never happened Tony Horne, 95 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00
Kevin Williams, 18 yards, at San Francisco, 12/9/07 INT Returned For A TD Nick Collins, 59 yards, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08
Reggie Rutland, 27 yards, at San Francisco, 1/9/88 Asante Samuel, 44 yards, vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/08
Napoleon Harris, 27 yards at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Fumble Returned For A TD Zachary Bowman, recovered in end zone at Chicago, 10/19/08
Nate Wright, 20 yards, vs. St. Louis, 12/21/74 Kevin Miniefield, 48 yards, vs. Chicago, 1/1/95
Jim Kleinsasser, vs. Chicago, 1/1/06 Punt Blocked Craig Steltz, at Chicago, 10/19/08
Scott Studwell, at L.A. Rams, 12/31/78 Spencer Tillman, at San Francisco, 1/6/90
Issiac Holt, recovered in end zone, vs. San Francisco, 10/12/86 Punt Blocked For TD Garrett Wolfe, 17 yds, at Chicago, 10/19/08
(Blocked by Gerald Robinson) (Blocked by Craig Steltz)
Terry Brown, recovered in end zone, Doug Rogers recovered blocked kick in end zone,
vs. Pittsburgh 1/12/75 (Blocked by Matt Blair) vs. Atlanta, 1/9/83 (Blocked by Paul Davis)
Mike Merriweather, vs. L.A. Rams, 11/5/89 Punt Blocked For Safety Kevin Miniefield, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96
Has never happened Has never happened
Aaron Rodgers sacked in end zone by Jared Allen, Safety Scored Chris Kluwe out of bounds,
vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 at Jacksonville, 11/23/08
Ron Jaworski tackled in end zone Fran Tarkenton tackled in end zone,
by Doug Martin and Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/12/75
Pat Williams, at Chicago, 10/19/08 Field Goal Blocked Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, at Arizona, 12/14/08
Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 at Green Bay, 1/9/05
Antoine Winfield, 59 yards, at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Blocked FG Returned For A TD Roderick Hood, 68 yards, at Arizona, 12/14/08
Bobby Bryant, 90 yards, vs. L.A. Rams, 12/26/76 Has never happened
Ryan Longwell, vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 PAT Missed (1 pt.) Jason Hanson (kick aborted), at Detroit, 12/19/04
Chuck Nelson, at San Francisco, 1/1/89 Mike Cofer, at San Francisco, 1/6/90
Fernando Smith, at San Francisco, 12/18/95 PAT Blocked Jared DeVries, vs. Detroit, 10/8/06
Carl Eller, at Dallas, 1/1/78 Has never happened
Minnesota 50, Jacksonville 10, 12/20/98 50 Points Scored In A Game San Francisco 51, Minnesota 7, 12/8/84
Has never happened Has never happened
Chicago 48, Minnesota 41, at Chicago, 10/19/08 40 Points Scored In A Game Chicago 48, Minnesota 21, at Chicago, 10/19/08
Minnesota 41, Arizona 21, 1/10/99 N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01
Minnesota 13, Detroit 0, 12/5/93 Shutout Scored Green Bay 34, Minnesota 0, 11/11/07
Has never happened N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01
Minnesota 16, Carolina 13, 9/17/06 Overtime Victory Denver 22, Minnesota 19, 12/30/07
Has never happened Atlanta 30, Minnesota 27, 1/17/99
Tarvaris Jackson run, at Denver, 12/30/07 Two-Point Conversion Dominic Rhodes run, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08
Leroy Hoard run, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 Has never happened
EXECUTIVES
EAST DIVISION EAST DIVISION
W L T % Pts. Opp. W L T % Pts. Opp.
Miami* 11 5 0 .688 345 317 New York* 12 4 0 .750 427 294
New England 11 5 0 .688 410 309 Philadelphia# 9 6 1 .594 416 289
New York Jets 9 7 0 .563 405 356 Dallas 9 7 0 .563 362 365
Buffalo Bills 7 9 0 .438 336 342 Washington 8 8 0 .500 265 296
COACHES
NORTH DIVISION NORTH DIVISION
Pittsburgh* 12 4 0 .750 347 223 Minnesota* 10 6 0 .625 379 333
Baltimore # 11 5 0 .688 385 244 Chicago 9 7 0 .563 375 350
Cincinnati 4 11 1 .281 204 364 Green Bay 6 10 0 .375 419 380
STAFF
Cleveland 4 12 0 .250 232 350 Detroit 0 16 0 .000 268 517
SOUTH DIVISION SOUTH DIVISION
Tennessee* 13 3 0 .813 375 234 Carolina* 12 4 0 .750 414 329
PLAYERS
Indianapolis# 12 4 0 .750 377 298 Atlanta# 11 5 0 .688 391 325
Houston 8 8 0 .500 366 394 Tampa Bay 9 7 0 .563 361 323
Jacksonville 5 11 0 .313 302 367 New Orleans 8 8 0 .500 463 393
WEST DIVISION WEST DIVISION
ROOKIES
San Diego# 8 8 0 .500 439 347 Arizona* 9 7 0 .563 427 426
Denver 8 8 0 .500 370 448 San Francisco 7 9 0 .438 339 381
Oakland 5 11 0 .313 263 388 Seattle 4 12 0 .250 294 392
Kansas City 2 14 0 .125 291 440 St. Louis 2 14 0 .125 232 465
2008 SEASON
* Divisional Champion # Wild Card Qualifier
RECORDS
SAN DIEGO 23, Indianapolis 17 ARIZONA 30, Atlanta 24
Baltimore 27, MIAMI 9 Philadelphia 26, MINNESOTA 14
EXECUTIVES
2. Foreman, Chuck (1973-79).................1,529 5,879 3.8 51 52 2. Bryant, Bobby (1967-80) .........................51 749 14.7 46t 3
3. Brown, Bill (1962-74) .........................1,627 5,757 3.5 48 52 3. Sharockman, Ed (1962-72) .....................40 804 20.1 47t 3
4. Brown, Ted (1979-86) ........................1,117 4,546 4.1 60 40 4. Browner, Joey (1983-91) ........................37 465 12.6 45 3
5. Osborn, Dave (1965-75) .....................1,172 4,320 3.7 73 29 5. Wright, Nate (1971-80) ...........................31 272 8.8 44 0
6. Nelson, Darrin (1982-89, ‘91-92) ..........981 4,231 4.3 72 18 6. Lee, Carl (1983-93) .................................29 350 12.1 58t 2
7. Mason, Tommy (1961-66) ....................761 3,252 4.3 71 28 7. Turner, John (1979-83, 85,87) ................22 227 10.3 36 1
8. Bennett, Michael (2001-05) ...................713 3,174 4.5 85t 12 Thomas, Orlando (1995-01) ....................22 225 10.2 45t 2
9. Peterson, Adrian (2007-08)............. 601 3,101 5.2 73t 22 9. McMillian, Audray (1989-93)...................19 227 11.9 51t 3
COACHES
10. Allen, Terry (1990-94) ...........................641 2,795 4.4 55t 23 Kassulke, Karl (1963-72) .........................19 187 9.8 27 0
RECEIVING SACKS
Player No. Yards Avg. Long TD Player No. Yards
1. Carter, Cris (1990-01) 1,004 12,383 12.3 78t 110 1. Eller, Carl (1964-78) ......................................................130.0 1,030
2. Moss, Randy (1998-04) ........................574 9,142 15.9 82t 90 2. Marshall, Jim (1961-79) ................................................127.0 1,015
3. Jordan, Steve (1982-94)........................498 6,307 12.7 68t 29 3. Randle, John (1990-00) ................................................114.0 722
STAFF
4. Carter, Anthony (1985-93) ....................478 7,635 16.0 73t 52 4. Page, Alan (1967-78) ....................................................108.0 797
5. Reed, Jake (1991-99, 01) ......................413 6,433 15.6 82t 33 5. Doleman, Chris (1985-93, 99) .........................................96.5 729
6. Rashad, Ahmad (1976-82) ....................400 5,489 13.7 76t 34
7. White, Sammy (1976-86) ......................393 6,400 16.3 69t 50
8. Brown, Ted (1979-86) ...........................339 2,850 8.4 67t 13 TACKLES (SPECIAL TEAMS AND DEFENSE)
PLAYERS
9. Foreman, Chuck (1973-79)....................336 3,057 9.1 66t 23 Player Solo Asst. Total
10. Young, Rickey (1978-83) ......................292 2,255 7.6 48 14 1. Studwell, Scott (1977-90) .................................... 1,308 673 1,981
2. Blair, Matt (1974-85) ............................................... 986 466 1,452
RUSHING-RECEIVING YARDS 3. Siemon, Jeff (1972-82) ........................................ 1,008 374 1,382
Player Rushing Receiving Total 4. Page, Alan (1967-78) .............................................. 868 252 1,120
1. Carter, Cris (1990-01) .............................24 12,383 12,407 5. Browner, Joey (1983-91) ........................................ 743 355 1,098
2. Moss, Randy (1998-04).........................159 9,142 9,301
ROOKIES
3. Foreman, Chuck (1973-79).................5,879 3,057 8,936
4. Brown, Bill (1962-74) .........................5,757 3,177 8,934 PUNT RETURNS (MINIMUM 50 RETURNS)
5. Smith, Robert (1993-00) ....................6,818 1,292 8,100 Player No. Yards Avg. Long TD
1. Moore, Mewelde (2004-07) .................. 74 768 10.4 71t 2
PASSER RATING (MINIMUM 1,500 ATTEMPTS) 2. Palmer, David (1994-00) .......................162 1,610 9.9 74t 2
Player Att. Cmp. Pct. Yards TD Int Lg Rtg 3. Lewis, Leo (1981-91) ............................194 1,812 9.3 78t 1
2008 SEASON
1. Culpepper, Daunte....... 2,607 1,678 64.4 20,162 135 86 82t 91.5 4. Payton, Eddie (1980-82)....................... 94 733 7.8 35 0
(1999-05) 5. West, Charlie (1968-73) ........................123 820 6.7 98t 1
2. Johnson, Brad ............. 1,670 1,036 62.0 11,098 65 48 82t 82.5
(1992-98, 05-06)
3. Tarkenton, Fran ........... 4,569 2,635 57.7 33,098 239 194 89t 80.1 KICKOFF RETURNS (MINIMUM 75 RETURNS)
(1961-66, 72-78) Player No. Yards Avg. Long TD
1. West, Charlie (1968-73) ..........................78 1,991 25.5 82 0
SCORING 2. Jones, Clinton (1967-72).........................89 2,209 24.8 96t 1
Player TD 2 pt. PAT FG Total 3. Nelson, Darrin (1982-89, 91-92) ...........159 3,619 22.8 50 0
RECORDS
1. Cox, Fred (1963-77) — — 519 282 1,365 4. Payton, Eddie (1980-82)........................104 2,353 22.6 99t 1
2. Carter, Cris (1990-01) 110 5 — — 670 5. Palmer, David (1994-00) .......................145 3,274 22.6 88t 1
3. Reveiz, Fuad (1990-95) — — 199 133 598
4. Moss, Randy (1998-04) 91 3 — — 552
5. Anderson, Gary (1998-02) — — 215 109 542 COMBINED YARDAGE
6. Brown, Bill (1962-74) 76 — — — 456 Int. Punt Kick Fum.
7. Foreman, Chuck (1973-79) 75 — — — 450 Player Total Rush Rec. Ret. Ret. Ret. Ret.
PLAYOFF RECORDS
8. Danmeier, Rick (1978-83) — — 154 70 364 1. Carter, Cris ............. 12,410 24 12,383 — — — 3
9. Carter, Anthony (1985-93) 54 — — — 324 (1990-01)
10. Brown, Ted (1979-86) 53 — — — 318 2. Nelson, Darrin......... 10,365 4,231 2,202 — 313 3,619 —
(1982-89, 91-92)
3. Moss, Randy............. 9,496 159 9,142 — 162 33 —
FIELD GOAL PCT. (MINIMUM 100 MADE) (1998-04)
Player Att. Made Pct. Long 4. Brown, Bill ................ 9,237 5,757 3,177 — 0 303 —
1. Anderson, Gary (1998-02)................................. 129 109 84.5 53 (1962-74)
2. Reveiz, Fuad (1990-95) ..................................... 171 133 77.8 52 5. Foreman, Chuck........ 8,970 5,879 3,057 — 0 34 —
(1973-79)
Hugh McElhenny (left) led the team in rushing in the inaugural 1961 season and went on Gary Cuozzo notched a 16-5 record
to the Pro Bowl, while Tommy Mason (right) led the Vikes’ rushing attack in 1962 and ‘63. in his 21 games as starting QB for
the Vikings.
EXECUTIVES
1965 Flatley, Paul 50 896 17.9 58 7 10T 1965 Walden, Bobby 51 42.1 61 0 8
1966 Flatley, Paul 50 777 15.0 41 3 12T 1966 Walden, Bobby 60 41.1 70 0 9
1967 Osborn, Dave 34 272 8.0 29 1 30T 1967 Walden, Bobby 75 41.6 76 0 6
1968 Washington, Gene 46 756 16.3 61 6 9 1968 Hill, King 35 41.0 53 0 DNQ
1969 Washington, Gene 39 821 21.1 83t 9 29 1969 Lee, Bob 67 40.0 56 0 10
1970 Washington, Gene 44 702 15.9 49t 4 16T/11T 1970 McNeill, Tom 61 38.0 64 0 25/12
1971 Grim, Bob 45 691 15.3 55t 7 13T/7 1971 Lee, Bob 89 39.6 58 0 20/10
1972 Gilliam, John 47 1,035 22.0 66t 7 10T/5T 1972 Eischeid, Mike 62 42.7 61 1 5T/2T
1973 Eischeid, Mike 66 39.8 57 0 21/12
COACHES
1973 Gilliam, John 42 907 21.6 54t 8 19T/8T
1974 Foreman, Chuck 53 586 11.1 66t 6 8/6 1974 Eischeid, Mike 73 36.1 50 1 25/12
1975 Foreman, Chuck 73 691 9.5 33 9 1/1 1975 *Clabo, Neil 73 41.1 62 2 7/4
1976 Foreman, Chuck 55 567 10.3 41t 1 5/2 1976 Clabo, Neil 69 38.8 55 0 19/8
1977 Rashad, Ahmad 51 681 13.4 48t 2 5T/1 1977 Clabo, Neil 83 39.8 69 0 11/7
1978 Young, Rickey 88 705 8.0 48 5 1/1 1978 Coleman, Greg 51 39.0 59 1 14/7
1979 Rashad, Ahmad 80 1,156 14.5 52t 9 2/1 1979 Coleman, Greg 90 39.5 70 1 20/10
1980 Rashad, Ahmad 69 1,095 15.9 76t 5 5/4 1980 Coleman, Greg 81 38.8 67 0 24/13
STAFF
1981 Brown, Ted 83 694 8.4 63 2 3/2 1981 Coleman, Greg 88 41.4 73 0 12/7
1982 Brown, Ted 31 207 6.7 29 2 32T/17T 1982 Coleman, Greg 58 41.1 67 0 13/9
1983 Nelson, Darrin 51 618 12.1 68 0 33T/18T 1983 Coleman, Greg 91 41.5 65 0 12T/4T
1984 Lewis, Leo 47 830 17.7 56 4 44/23 1984 Coleman, Greg 82 42.4 62 0 7/2
1985 Jordan, Steve 68 795 11.7 32 0 15/7 1985 Coleman, Greg 67 42.8 62 0 7/4
PLAYERS
1986 Jordan, Steve 58 859 14.8 68t 6 29T/12 1986 Coleman, Greg 67 41.4 69 0 11/7
1987 Carter, Anthony 38 922 24.3 73t 7 48T/19T 1987 Coleman, Greg 45 39.7 54 1 19/9
1988 Carter, Anthony 72 1,225 17.0 67t 6 9T/7T 1988 Scribner, Bucky 84 40.3 55 2 15T/8
1989 Carter, Anthony 65 1,066 16.4 50 4 17/12 1989 Scribner, Bucky 72 39.8 55 0 19/9
1990 Carter, Anthony 70 1,008 14.4 56t 8 12/6 1990 Newsome, Harry 78 42.3 61 1 7T/5
1991 Carter, Cris 72 962 13.4 50 5 9T/4 1991 Newsome, Harry 68 45.5 65 0 2/1
1992 Carter, Cris 53 681 12.8 44 6 33T/20 1992 Newsome, Harry 72 45.0 84 1 2/1
ROOKIES
1993 Carter, Cris 86 1,071 12.5 58 9 4T/4T 1993 Newsome, Harry 90 42.9 64 0 12T/6T
1994 Carter, Cris 122 1,256 10.3 65t 7 1/1 1994 Saxon, Mike 77 42.9 67 0 7T/5
1995 Carter, Cris 122 1,371 11.2 60t 17 2T/2T 1995 Saxon, Mike 72 40.9 60 0 23T/11T
1996 Carter, Cris 96 1,163 12.1 43t 10 5/4 1996 Berger, Mitch 88 41.1 63 2 26/13
1997 Carter, Cris 89 1,069 12.0 43 13 4/3 1997 Berger, Mitch 73 42.9 65 0 13T/5T
1998 Carter, Cris 78 1,011 13.0 54t 12 11T/5 1998 Berger, Mitch 55 44.7 67 0 7T/3
1999 Carter, Cris 90 1,241 13.8 68 13 5T/2 1999 Berger, Mitch 61 45.4 75 0 2/1
2008 SEASON
2000 Carter, Cris 96 1,274 13.3 53 9 6/3 2000 Berger, Mitch 62 44.7 60 0 4T/1
2001 Moss, Randy 82 1,233 15.0 73t 10 16/7 2001 Berger, Mitch 47 43.5 67 0 7T/2T
2002 Moss, Randy 106 1,347 12.7 60 7 3/1 2002 Richardson, Kyle 62 39.9 59 1 28T/14
2003 Moss, Randy 111 1,632 14.7 72 17 2/2 2003 *Johnson, Eddie 56 39.1 55 1 27/14
2004 Wiggins, Jermaine 71 705 9.9 39 4 28/14 2004 Bennett, Darren 57 39.3 61 0 29/15
2005 Wiggins, Jermaine 69 568 8.2 24 1 29T/12T 2005 *Kluwe, Chris 71 44.1 62 0 6/2
2006 Taylor, Travis 57 651 11.4 36 3 48T/26T 2006 Kluwe, Chris 93 42.3 68 0 25/14
2007 Wade, Bobby 54 647 12.0 40 3 52T/27T 2007 Kluwe, Chris 81 44.7 70 0 8/4
2008 Wade, Bobby 53 645 12.2 59t 2 56T/24T 2008 Kluwe, Chris 73 47.6 62 1 4/3
RECORDS
*rookie
PLAYOFF RECORDS
HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
Ahmad Rashad was the 1st Vikings Greg Coleman led the Vikings in punt- Gene Washington led the Vikings in
player with consecutive 1,000-yard ing from 1978-87 and still holds sev- receiving from 1968-70
receiving seasons. eral career punting records.
Chuck Foreman scored a Vikings Fred Cox holds the Vikings career scor- Gary Anderson led the team in scoring
record 22 TDs in 1975. ing record and led the team in scoring from 1998-2002 and set a record with
12 times. 164 points in 1998.
EXECUTIVES
1965 *Rentzel, Lance 23 602 26.2 101t 1 10 1965 Mason, Tommy 9 63 7.0 17 0 DNQ
1966 Fitzgerald, Mike 14 301 21.5 28 0 21 1966 Sharockman, Ed 9 95 10.5 76 0 DNQ
1967 Jones, Clinton 25 597 23.8 96t 1 14 1967 Grim, Bob 25 101 4.0 81 0 12
1968 *West, Charlie 22 576 26.1 82 0 6 1968 *West, Charlie 20 201 10.0 98t 1 4
1969 Jones, Clinton 17 444 26.1 71 0 7 1969 West, Charlie 39 245 6.3 55 0 6
1970 Jones, Clinton 19 452 23.7 41 0 17/7 1970 West, Charlie 29 169 5.8 53 0 24/10
1971 West, Charlie 24 556 23.0 36 0 19/13 1971 West, Charlie 18 94 5.2 16 0 22/9
1972 Gilliam, John 14 369 26.3 47 0 8/6 1972 Gilliam, John 16 110 6.8 23 0 13T/6T
1973 McClanahan, Brent 16 410 25.6 45 0 14/5 1973 Bryant, Bobby 25 140 5.6 16 0 26/12
COACHES
1974 McClanahan, Brent 23 549 23.9 52 0 20/10 1974 Wallace, Jackie 25 191 7.6 30 0 30/15
1975 McClanahan, Brent 17 360 21.2 42 0 30/15 1975 Bryant, Bobby 19 125 6.6 16 0 25/15
1976 *Willis, Leonard 24 552 23.0 57 0 19T/8 1976 *Willis, Leonard 30 207 6.9 29 0 27T/13T
1977 Moore, Manfred 24 523 21.8 48 0 25/15 1977 Moore, Manfred 47 277 5.9 28 0 33/15
1978 *Miller, Kevin 40 856 21.4 38 0 24T/10T 1978 *Miller, Kevin 48 239 5.0 47 0 30/15
1979 Edwards, Jimmy 44 1,103 25.1 83 0 2/1 1979 Edwards, Jimmy 33 186 5.6 42 0 26/12
1980 Payton, Eddie 53 1,184 22.3 59 0 14T/7 1980 Payton, Eddie 34 251 7.4 19 0 25/13
STAFF
1981 Payton, Eddie 39 898 23.0 99t 1 11/6 1981 Payton, Eddie 38 303 8.0 28 0 18/10
1982 Redwine, Jarvis 12 286 23.8 76 0 5/3 1982 Payton, Eddie 22 179 8.1 35 0 13/6
1983 Nelson, Darrin 18 445 24.7 50 0 3/1 1983 Bess, Rufus 21 158 7.5 23 0 25/13
1984 Nelson, Darrin 39 891 22.8 47 0 6/3 1984 Nelson, Darrin 23 180 7.8 21 0 19/9
1985 *Rhymes, Buster 53 1,345 25.4 88 0 5/4 1985 Nelson, Darrin 16 133 8.3 21 0 DNQ
PLAYERS
1986 Bess, Rufus 31 705 22.7 43 0 9/4 1986 Bess, Rufus 23 162 7.0 15 0 20/10
1987 Guggemos, Neal 36 808 22.4 42 0 7T/5T 1987 Lewis, Leo 22 275 12.5 78t 1 5T/3T
1988 *Harris, Darryl 39 833 21.4 30 0 12T/4T 1988 Lewis, Leo 58 550 9.5 64 0 12/5
1989 Nelson, Darrin 14 307 21.9 32 0 DNQ 1989 Lewis, Leo 44 446 10.1 65 0 8/7
1990 Walker, Herschel 44 966 22.0 64 0 7/5 1990 Lewis, Leo 25 180 7.2 30 0 18T/12
1991 Nelson, Darrin 31 682 22.0 50 0 9/6 1991 Lewis, Leo 30 225 7.5 44 0 19/14
1992 Nelson, Darrin 29 626 21.6 53 0 10T/7 1992 Parker, Anthony 33 336 10.2 42 0 9/4
ROOKIES
1993 *Ismail, Qadry 42 902 21.5 47 0 10/7 1993 *Guliford, Eric 29 212 7.3 50 0 21/10
1994 Ismail, Qadry 35 807 23.1 61 0 13/10 1994 *Palmer, David 30 193 6.4 20 0 24/11
1995 Ismail, Qadry 42 1,037 24.7 71 0 7T/2 1995 Palmer, David 26 342 13.2 74t 1 1/1
1996 Ismail, Qadry 28 527 18.8 32 0 38/19 1996 Palmer, David 22 216 9.8 69t 1 12/6
1997 Palmer, David 32 711 22.2 62 0 20/13 1997 Palmer, David 34 444 13.1 57 0 3/1
1998 Palmer, David 50 1,176 23.5 88t 1 18/9 1998 Palmer, David 28 289 10.3 53 0 14/8
1999 Tate, Robert 25 627 25.1 76t 1 4/3 1999 Moss, Randy 17 162 9.5 64t 1 DNQ
2008 SEASON
2000 *Walters, Troy 30 692 23.1 38 0 18/9 2000 *Walters, Troy 15 217 14.5 63 0 DNQ
2001 Jacquet, Nate 46 1,012 22.0 53 0 24T/13 2001 Jacquet, Nate 29 219 7.6 23 0 22/12
2002 Williams, Moe 24 516 21.5 51 0 32/20 2002 *Davis, Nick 24 190 7.9 57 0 17/12
2003 *Smith, Onterrio 27 588 21.8 46 0 24/13 2003 *Howry, Keenan 35 247 7.1 52 0 25/11
2004 Campbell, Kelly 35 760 21.7 55 0 26/14 2004 Burleson, Nate 25 214 8.6 91t 1 16/7
2005 Robinson, Koren 47 1,221 26.0 86t 1 5/1 2005 Moore, Mewelde 21 245 11.7 71t 1 3/2
2006 Johnson, Bethel 45 1,054 23.4 65 0 21/10 2006 Moore, Mewelde 36 365 10.1 71t 1 11/4
2007 *Allison, Aundrae 20 574 28.7 104t 1 3/1 2007 Moore, Mewelde 13 130 10.0 42 0 DNQ
2008 Hicks, Maurice 29 690 23.8 38 0 24/13 2008 Berrian, Bernard 7 114 16.3 82t 1 DNQ
*rookie
RECORDS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
Clinton Jones scored on a 96-yard Charlie West led the Vikings in punt David Palmer scored 3 TDs on returns
kickoff return and an 80-yard rush dur- and kick returns as a rookie in 1968. during his career- 2 on punt returns
ing his career. and took back 1 kickoff.
EXECUTIVES
Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team Most Attempted, Game
COACHES 11 Fred Cox, 1963-73 7 Fred Cox, vs. Balt., 9/28/69
5 Rick Danmeier, 1978-82 7 Fred Cox, vs. Pitt., 11/23/69
Games 5 Fuad Reveiz, 1991-95 7 Fred Cox, vs. Hou., 10/13/74
259 Bud Grant, 1967-83, 85 5 Gary Anderson, 1998-02 7 Chuck Nelson, @ T.B., 10/23/88
159 Dennis Green, 1992-01 POINTS Most Made, Career
95 Jerry Burns, 1986-91 Career 519 Fred Cox, 1963-77
Wins 1,365 Fred Cox, 1963-77 (519-pat, 282-fg) 215 Gary Anderson, 1998-02
158 Bud Grant, 1967-83, 85 670 Cris Carter 1990-01, (110-td, 5-2 pt) 199 Fuad Reveiz, 1990-95
97 Dennis Green, 1992-01 598 Fuad Reveiz 1991-95, (199-pat, 133-fg) Most Made, Season
COACHES
52 Jerry Burns, 1986-91 552 Randy Moss 1998-04 (91-td, 3-2 pt) 59 Gary Anderson, 1998
Consecutive Wins 542 Gary Anderson 1998-02 (215-pat, 109-fg) 48 Chuck Nelson, 1988
13 Bud Grant, 1974-75 Season 48 Aaron Elling, 2003
12 Bud Grant, 1969 164 Gary Anderson, 1998 (59-pat, 35-fg) 46 Fred Cox, 1975
10 Dennis Green, 1999-00 132 Fuad Reveiz, 1994 (30-pat, 34-fg) 46 Gary Anderson, 1999
9 Bud Grant, 1973 132 Chuck Foreman, 1975 (22-td) Most Made, Game
9 Dennis Green, 1998-99 127 Ryan Longwell, 2008, (40-pat, 29-fg) 7 Fred Cox, vs. Balt., 9/28/69
9 Mike Tice, 2002-03 Most Seasons, 100 or More Points 7 Fred Cox, vs. Pitt., 11/23/69
STAFF
Losses 4 Fred Cox, 1964-65, 1969-70 7 Chuck Nelson, @ T.B., 10/23/88
96 Bud Grant, 1967-83, 85 4 Fuad Reveiz, 1992-95 Most Made, Game, Opponent
62 Dennis Green, 1992-01 3 Gary Anderson, 1998-2000 8 Jim Bakken, @ St. L., 10/6/63
51 Norm Van Brocklin, 1961-66 Season, Rookie 7 Roger LeClerc, @ Chi., 12/17/61
Consecutive Losses 106 Randy Moss, 1998 (17-td, 2-2 pt) Most Consecutive Made
7 Norm Van Brocklin, 1961 78 Adrian Peterson, 2007 (13-td) 199 Fred Cox, 1968-74
PLAYERS
7 Norm Van Brocklin, 1961-62 60 Sammy White, 1976 (10-td) 151 Gary Anderson, 1998-01
6 Les Steckel, 1984 Game 133 Fred Cox, 1964-68
Winning Percentage 24 Chuck Foreman, @ Buff., 12/20/75 (4-tds) Highest Percentage, Career
62.0 Bud Grant, 1967-83, 85 (158-96-5) 24 Ahmad Rashad, vs. SF, 9/2/79 (4-tds) (minimum 200 made)
61.0 Dennis Green, 1992-01 (97-62) 21 Rich Karlis, vs. LA Rams, 11/5/89 (7-fg) 99.1 Gary Anderson, 1998-02 (215-217)
54.7 Jerry Burns, 1986-91 (52-43) Game, Opponent Most Made, No Misses, Season
Seasons 30 Shaun Alexander, @ Sea., 9/29/02 (5-tds) 59 Gary Anderson, 1998
18 Bud Grant, 1967-83, 85 28 Paul Hornung, @ G.B., 9/16/62 48 Aaron Elling, 2003
ROOKIES
10 Dennis Green, 1992-01 (3-tds, 4-pat, 2-fg) 46 Gary Anderson, 1999
6 Norm Van Brocklin, 1961-66 Most Consecutive Games Scoring FIELD GOALS
6 Jerry Burns, 1986-91 151 Fred Cox, 1963-73 Most Attempted, Career
Consecutive Winning Seasons TOUCHDOWNS 455 Fred Cox, 1963-77
6 Bud Grant, 1973-78 Most Seasons Leading Team 171 Fuad Reveiz, 1990-95
5 Dennis Green, 1996-00 5 Bill Brown, 1964, 1966-68, 1972 129 Gary Anderson, 1998-02
4 Bud Grant, 1968-71 5 Ted Brown, 1980-81, 1983-85 Most Attempted, Season
2008 SEASON
4 Jerry Burns, 1986-89 5 Cris Carter, 1993, 1995-97, 1999 46 Fred Cox, 1970
Division Titles 5 Randy Moss, 1998, 2000-01, 2003-04 39 Rich Karlis, 1989
11 Bud Grant, 1968-71, 73-78, 80 Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team 39 Fuad Reveiz, 1994
4 Dennis Green, 1992, 94, 98, 2000 4 Chuck Foreman, 1974-77 Most Attempted, Game
1 Jerry Burns, 1989 Career 7 Rich Karlis, vs. LA Rams, 11/5/89
1 Brad Childress, 2008 110 Cris Carter, 1990-01 (110-p) 6 Fred Cox, vs. N.O., 9/27/70
Consecutive Division Titles 91 Randy Moss, 1998-04 (90-p, 1-rt) 6 Fred Cox, @ Chi., 9/23/73
6 Bud Grant, 1973-78 76 Bill Brown, 1962-74 (52-r, 23-p, 1-rt) 6 Fred Cox, vs. Clev., 11/4/73
4 Bud Grant, 1968-71 75 Chuck Foreman, 1973-79 (52-r, 23-p 6 Rich Karlis, vs. Cin., 12/25/89
Season 6 Fuad Reveiz, vs. G.B., 9/26/93
SERVICE 22 Chuck Foreman, 1975 (13-r, 9-p) 6 Gary Anderson, @ Balt., 12/13/98
Most Seasons
17 Cris Carter, 1995 (17-p)
17 Randy Moss, 1998 (17-p)
6 Ryan Longwell, vs. Ind., 9/14/08
Most Attempted, Game, Opponent RECORDS
19 Jim Marshall, 1961-79 17 Randy Moss, 2003 (17-p) 8 Garo Yepremian, vs. Det., 11/13/66
17 Mick Tingelhoff, 1962-78 16 Bill Brown, 1964 (7-r, 9-p) 7 Jason Hanson, @ Det., 10/17/99
15 Carl Eller, 1964-78 15 Chuck Foreman, 1974 (9-r, 6-p) 6 Raul Allegre, vs. NYG, 11/16/86
15 Ron Yary, 1968-82 15 Terry Allen, 1992 (13-r, 2-p) Most Made, Career
15 Roy Winston, 1962-76 15 Randy Moss, 2000 (15-p) 282 Fred Cox, 1963-77
15 Fred Cox, 1963-77 Season, Rookie 133 Fuad Reveiz, 1990-95
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Most Games Played 17 Randy Moss, 1998 (17-p) 109 Gary Anderson, 1998-02
270 Jim Marshall, 1961-79 13 Adrian Peterson, 2007 (12-r, 1-p) Most Made, Season
240 Mick Tingelhoff, 1962-78 Game 35 Gary Anderson, 1998
210 Fred Cox, 1963-77 4 Chuck Foreman, @ Buff.,12/20/75 (2-r, 2-p) 34 Fuad Reveiz, 1994
209 Carl Eller, 1964-78 4 Ahmad Rashad, vs. S.F., 9/2/79 (4-p) 31 Rich Karlis, 1989
202 Scott Studwell, 1977-90 Game, Opponent Most Made, Season, Rookie
Most Consecutive Games Played 5 Shaun Alexander, @ Sea., 9/29/02 9 Mike Mercer, 1961
270 Jim Marshall, 1961-79 Most Consecutive Games Scoring TD Most Made, Game
240 Mick Tingelhoff, 1962-78 10 Randy Moss, 2003-04 7 Rich Karlis, vs. LA Rams, 11/5/89
210 Fred Cox, 1963-77 7 Moe Williams, 2002 Most Made, Game, Opponent
Most Games Started 7 Cris Carter, 1999 6 Garo Yepremian, vs. Det., 11/13/66
270 Jim Marshall, 1961-79 7 Randy Moss, 1998 6 Jason Hanson, @ Det., 10/17/99
240 Mick Tingelhoff, 1962-78 7 Chuck Foreman, 1974 Most Made, No Misses, Game
201 Carl Eller, 1964-78 6 Tommy Mason, 1965 7 Rich Karlis, vs. LA Rams, 11/5/89
HISTORY
Most Consecutive Games Started 6 Bill Brown, 1968 Most Made, One Quarter
270 Jim Marshall, 1961-79 6 Ted Brown, 1980 3 Many times, last Paul Edinger,
240 Mick Tingelhoff, 1962-78 6 Cris Carter, 1996-1997 vs. N.O., 9/25/05 (4th)
181 Tim Irwin, 1982-93 6 Cris Carter, 1998-99 Most Consecutive Field Goals Made
POINTS AFTER TOUCHDOWN 35 Gary Anderson, 1998
SCORING Most Attempted, Career 31 Fuad Reveiz, 1994-95
538 Fred Cox, 1963-77 Most Consecutive Games Made FG
Most Seasons Leading Team 217 Gary Anderson, 1998-02 31 Fred Cox, 1968-70
EXTRA POINTS
EXECUTIVES
61 Tommy Kramer, @ N.E., 12/16/79 6 Warren Moon, 1994 Most Games, Four or More Touchdown
Game, Opponent 6 Daunte Culpepper, 2004 Passes, Career
70 Drew Bledsoe, @ N.E., 11/13/94 5 Tommy Kramer, 1981 9 Tommy Kramer, 1977-89
57 Troy Aikman, @ Dal., 11/26/98 5 Tommy Kramer, 1985 7 Fran Tarkenton, 1961-66, 1972-78
55 Doug Williams, vs. T.B., 11/16/80 5 Daunte Culpepper, 2000 6 Daunte Culpepper, 1999-05
COMPLETIONS Most Consecutive Games, Most Games, Four or More Touchdown
Career 300 or More Passing Yards Passes, Season
2,635 Fran Tarkenton, 1961-66, 1972-78 4 Daunte Culpepper, 2004 4 Randall Cunningham, 1998
2,011 Tommy Kramer, 1977-89 3 Randall Cunningham, 1998 4 Daunte Culpepper, 2004
1,678 Daunte Culpepper, 1999-05 3 Warren Moon, 1994 3 Fran Tarkenton, 1961
COACHES
Season 3 Warren Moon, 1995 3 Tommy Kramer, 1981
379 Daunte Culpepper, 2004 3 Tommy Kramer, 1985 Most Consecutive Games,
377 Warren Moon, 1995 Longest Pass Completion (All TDs) Four or More Touchdown Passes
371 Warren Moon, 1994 99 Gus Frerotte (to B. Berrian), vs. Chi., 2 Tommy Kramer, 1981
345 Fran Tarkenton, 1978 11/30/08 2 Warren Moon, 1995
Season, Rookie 89 Fran Tarkenton (to C. Ferguson), 2 Randall Cunningham, 1998
157 Fran Tarkenton, 1961 @ Chi., 11/11/62 2 Randall Cunningham, 1998
STAFF
Game 86 Gus Frerotte (to B. Berrian), vs. Det., 2 Daunte Culpepper, 2004
38 Tommy Kramer, vs. Clev., 12/14/80 10/12/08 Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass
38 Tommy Kramer, vs. G.B., 11/29/81 85 Joe Kapp (to G. Washington), vs. 24 Daunte Culpepper, 2000-01
37 Steve Dils, @ T.B., 9/5/81 St. L., 10/8/67 21 Daunte Culpepper, 2003-04
37 Daunte Culpepper, @ Phi., 9/20/04 85 Warren Moon (to Q. Ismail), vs. 15 Brad Johnson, 1996-97
Game, Opponent Det., 9/10/95 13 Fran Tarkenton, 1974-75
PLAYERS
45 Drew Bledsoe, @ N.E., 11/13/94 83 Joe Kapp (to G. Washington), vs. HAD INTERCEPTED
35 Drew Bledsoe, vs. Buf., 9/15/02 Balt., 9/28/69 Career
34 Troy Aikman, @ Dal., 11/26/98 82 Brad Johnson (to J. Reed), @ Oak., 194 Fran Tarkenton, 1961-66, 1972-78
34 Jim Miller, @ Chi., 11/14/99 11/17/96 157 Tommy Kramer, 1977-89
Consecutive Passes Completed 82 Daunte Culpepper (to R. Moss), @ Det., 86 Daunte Culpepper, 1999-2005
16 Tommy Kramer, @ G.B., 11/11/79 12/19/04 Season
14 Wade Wilson, vs. Det., 11/6/88 80 Fran Tarkenton (to J. Gilliam), vs. 32 Fran Tarkenton, 1978
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Hou., 10/13/74 26 Tommy Kramer, 1985
ROOKIES
Career (1,500 att.) 80 Jeff George (to M. Hatchette), vs. 25 Fran Tarkenton, 1962
64.4 Daunte Culpepper, 1999-05 (1,678-2,607) S.F., 10/24/99 Game
62.0 Brad Johnson, 1992-98, 2005-06 80 Todd Bouman (to M. Bennett), @ Pitt., 5 Many Times, last time by Daunte
(1,036-1,670) 12/2/01 Culpepper, @ Cin., 9/18/05
57.6 Fran Tarkenton, 1961-66, 1972-78 80 Brad Johnson (to K. Robinson), Game, Opponent
(2,635-4,569) @ Det., 12/4/05 6 Vinny Testaverde, @ T.B., 10/23/88
Season (qualifiers) Opponent/Longest Pass Comp. (All TDs) 5 Billy Wade, @ Chi., 11/11/62
69.2 Daunte Culpepper, 2004 (379-548) 95 Lynn Dickey (to Steve Odom), vs. G.B., 5 Kim McQuilken, vs. Atl., 11/9/75
2008 SEASON
65.0 Daunte Culpepper, 2003 (295-454) 10/2/77 5 Eric Hipple, vs. Det., 9/25/83
64.2 Fran Tarkenton, 1975 (273-425) 94 Ken Anderson (to Billy Brooks), vs. Cin., 5 Ryan Fitzpatrick, vs. StL., 12/11/05
64.2 Daunte Culpepper, 2001 (235-366) 11/13/77 Consecutive Attempts, No Interceptions
62.7 Brad Johnson, 1996 (195-311) 93 Rodney Peete (to Herman Moore), 193 Warren Moon, 1995
62.7 Daunte Culpepper, 2000 (297-474) vs. Det., 10/31/93 162 Randall Cunningham, 1997-98
Season, Rookie (qualifiers) AVERAGE GAIN 156 Rich Gannon, 1990-91
56.1 Fran Tarkenton, 1961 (157-280) Career (1,500 att.) Most Attempts, No Interceptions, Game
Game (20 attempts) 7.73 Daunte Culpepper, 1999-05 (2,607-20,162) 63 Rich Gannon, @ N.E., 10/20/91
84.0 Randall Cunningham, @ T.B., 11/1/98 7.29 Wade Wilson, 1981-91 (1,665-12,135) Most Attempts, No Interceptions,
(21-25) 7.24 Fran Tarkenton, 1961-66, 1972-78 Game, Opponent
RECORDS
83.9 Fran Tarkenton, vs. Sea., 11/14/76 (26-31) (4,569-33,098) 70 Drew Bledsoe, @ N.E., 11/13/94
80.0 Wade Wilson, vs. Det., 11/6/88 (28-35) 6.79 Tommy Kramer, 1977-89 (3,648-24,775)
80.0 Joe Kapp, vs. Atl., 9/14/68 (16-20) Season (qualifiers) LOWEST PERCENTAGE
80.0 Rich Gannon, @ Cin., 9/27/92 (24-30) 8.72 Randall Cunningham, 1998 (425-3,704) PASSES INTERCEPTED
80.0 Rich Gannon, vs. Chi., 10/4/92 (20-25) 8.61 Daunte Culpepper, 2004 (548-4,717) Career (1,500 att.)
80.0 Daunte Culpepper, vs. Tenn., 10/24/04 8.56 Jeff George, 1999 (329-2,816) 2.9 Brad Johnson, 1992-98, 2005-06 (1,670-48)
(24-30) 8.31 Daunte Culpepper, 2000 (474-3,937) 3.3 Daunte Culpepper, 1999-05, (2,607-86)
YARDS GAINED Game (20 att.) 4.2 Fran Tarkenton, 1961-66, 1972-78
PLAYOFF RECORDS
456 Tommy Kramer, vs. Clev., 12/14/80 18 Fran Tarkenton, 1961 46 Fran Tarkenton, 1964
449 Joe Kapp, vs. Balt., 9/28/69 Game 46 Daunte Culpepper, 2004
Game, Rookie 7 Joe Kapp, vs. Balt., 9/28/69 45 Fran Tarkenton, 1962
277 Fran Tarkenton, @ S.F., 11/26/61 6 Tommy Kramer, vs. G.B., 9/28/86 Game
252 Fran Tarkenton, vs. LA Rams, 12/3/61 5 Tommy Kramer, vs. Chi., 11/28/82 11 Archie Manning, @ Chi., 10/28/84
250 Fran Tarkenton, vs. Chi., 9/17/61 5 Daunte Culpepper, vs. Dall., 9/12/04 9 Fran Tarkenton, @ Chi., 12/17/61
Game, Opponent 5 Daunte Culpepper, @ Hou., 10/10/04 9 Fran Tarkenton, vs. Balt., 9/23/62
EXTRA POINTS
486 Doug Williams, T.B., 11/16/80 5 Daunte Culpepper, @ N.O., 10/17/04 9 Fran Tarkenton, vs. Det., 10/11/64
463 Drew Bledsoe, vs. Buf., 9/15/02 Game, Rookie 9 Daunte Culpepper, @ Atl., 10/2/0
455 Troy Aikman, vs. Dal., 11/26/98 4 Fran Tarkenton, vs. Chi., 9/17/61
Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards 4 Fran Tarkenton, vs. LA Rams, 12/3/61
5 Tommy Kramer, 1979-81, 1985-86 4 Fran Tarkenton, @ Chi., 12/17/61
4 Daunte Culpepper, 2000, 2002-04
EXECUTIVES
Season Career 1,812 Leo Lewis, 1981-91
1,885 Adrian Peterson, 2008 (ru-1,760, re-125) 3 Greg Coleman, 1978-87 1,610 David Palmer, 1994-00
1,869 Robert Smith, 2000 (ru-1,521, re-348) 2 Many Players 820 Charlie West, 1968-73
1,761 Chuck Foreman, 1975 (ru-1,070, re-691) Season Season
1,757 Ted Brown, 1981 (ru-1,063, re-694) 2 Mike Mercer, 1961 550 Leo Lewis, 1988
Season, Rookie 2 Neil Clabo, 1975 446 Leo Lewis, 1989
1,609 Adrian Peterson, 2007 (ru-1,341, re-268) 2 Mike Wood, 1978 444 David Palmer, 1997
1,317 Randy Moss, 1998 (re-1,313, ru-4) 2 Bucky Scribner, 1988 Season, Rookie
1,163 Chuck Foreman, 1973 (ru-801, re-362) 2 Mitch Berger, 1996 247 Keenan Howry, 2003
Game Most Consecutive Punts, None Blocked 239 Kevin Miller, 1978
COACHES
315 Adrian Peterson, vs. S.D., 11/4/07 565 Greg Coleman, 1979-87 212 Eric Guliford, 1993
(ru-296, re-19) INSIDE 20 Game
265 Chuck Foreman, @ Phil., 10/24/76 Career 107 Charlie West, vs. Wash., 11/3/68
(ru-200, re-65) 154 Greg Coleman, 1978-87 101 Leo Lewis, vs. T.B., 10/1/89
256 Darrin Nelson, vs. G.B., 11/13/83 109 Mitch Berger, 1996-01 98 Leo Lewis, vs. Atl., 11/22/87
(ru-119, re-137) 102 Chris Kluwe, 2005-08 98 Leo Lewis, vs. Chi., 12/19/88
Season Game, Opponent
PUNTING
STAFF
34 Chris Kluwe, 2007 176 Reggie Bush, @ N.O., 10/6/08
28 Greg Coleman, 1983 131 Dexter Carter, @ S.F., 10/3/93
PUNTS 28 Mike Saxon, 1994 109 Karl Williams, vs. T.B., 12/15/96
Career 28 Chris Kluwe, 2006 Longest Punt Return
721 Greg Coleman, 1978-87 26 Bobby Walden, 1964 98 Charlie West, vs. Wash., 11/3/68 (td)
386 Mitch Berger, 1996-01 26 Mitch Berger, 1996 91 Nate Burleson, @ Ind., 11/8/04 (td)
PLAYERS
318 Chris Kluwe, 2005-08 Game 82 Bermard Berrian, @ Ari., 12/14/08 (td)
308 Harry Newsome, 1990-93 5 Fred Cox, vs. LA Rams, 11/3/63 81 Hugh McElhenny, @ Chi., 12/17/61 (td)
Season 5 Mike Saxon, vs. N.O., 11/6/94 81 Bob Grim, vs. NYG, 11/5/67
93 Chris Kluwe, 2006 5 Mitch Berger, @ Chi., 9/15/96 78 Leo Lewis, vs. Atl., 11/22/87 (td)
91 Greg Coleman, 1983 5 Mitch Berger, @ Ind., 12/24/00 76 Ed Sharockman, vs. LA Rams, 10/16/66
90 Greg Coleman, 1979 5 Chris Kluwe, vs. Atl., 9/9/07 74 David Palmer, @ Det., 11/23/95 (td)
90 Harry Newsome, 1993 Fewest Touchbacks in a Season 71 Mewelde Moore, @ NYG, 11/13/05 (td)
Season, Rookie (Minimum 30 punts) Longest Punt Return, Opponent (All TDs)
ROOKIES
73 Neil Clabo, 1975 1 King Hill, 1968 89 Devin Hester, @ Chi., 10/14/07
71 Chris Kluwe, 2005 2 John McCormick, 1962 87 Eddie Payton, @ Det., 12/17/77
63 Mike Mercer, 1961 2 Bobby Walden, 1967 78 Dexter Carter, @ S.F., 12/18/95
Game 2 Greg Coleman, 1984 AVERAGE YARDAGE Career (50 returns)
12 Greg Coleman, @ G.B., 11/21/82 10.4 Mewelde Moore, 2004-07 (74-768)
11 Bucky Scribner, @ Clev., 12/17/89 PUNT RETURNS 9.9 David Palmer, 1994-00 (162-1,610)
10 Neil Clabo, @ Det., 9/26/76 9.3 Leo Lewis, 1981-91 (194-1,812)
10 Greg Coleman, vs. Buf., 12/9/79 Most Seasons Leading Team Season (Qualifiers)
2008 SEASON
10 Mike Saxon, vs. G.B., 10/20/94 5 Charlie West, 1968-72 13.2 David Palmer, 1995 (26-342)
10 Chris Kluwe, @ G.B., 12/21/06 5 Leo Lewis, 1987-91 13.1 David Palmer, 1997 (34-444)
Game, Opponent 5 David Palmer, 1994-98 12.5 Leo Lewis, 1987 (22-275)
12 Tom Blanchard, @ N.O., 11/16/75 Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team Season, Rookie (Qualifiers)
11 King Hill, @ St. L., 10/19/69 5 Charlie West, 1968-72 10.4 Tommy Mason, 1961 (14-146)
Longest Punt 5 Leo Lewis, 1987-91 10.0 Charlie West, 1968 (20-201)
84 Harry Newsome, @ Pitt., 12/20/92 5 David Palmer, 1994-98 7.9 Nick Davis, 2002 (24-190)
77 Mike Mercer, @ G.B., 9/16/62 RETURNS Game (3 returns)
Longest Punt, Opponent Career 35.6 Charlie West, vs. Wash., 11/3/68 (3-107)
82 Tommy Davis, @ S.F., 9/30/62 194 Leo Lewis, 1981-91 29.0 Mewelde Moore, @ NYG, 11/13/05 (3-87)
RECORDS
75 Boyd Dowler, vs. G.B., 10/22/61 162 David Palmer, 1994-00 26.0 Troy Walters, vs. Det., 11/30/00 (3-78)
AVERAGE GROSS YARDS 123 Charlie West, 1968-73 Game, Opponent (3 returns)
Career (200 punts) Season 35.2 Reggie Bush @ N.O., 10/6/08 (5-176)
44.5 Chris Kluwe, 2005-08 (318-14,158) 58 Leo Lewis, 1988 TOUCHDOWNS
43.8 Harry Newsome, 1990-93 (308-13,501) 48 Kevin Miller, 1978 Career
43.5 Mitch Berger, 1996-01 (386-16,795) 47 Manfred Moore, 1977 2 David Palmer, 1994-00
Season (Qualifiers) Season, Rookie 2 Mewelde Moore, 2004-07
47.6 Chris Kluwe, 2008 (73-3,473) 48 Kevin Miller, 1978 1 Billy Butler, 1962-64
PLAYOFF RECORDS
46.4 Bobby Walden, 1964 (72-3,341) 35 Keenan Howry, 2003 1 Leo Lewis, 1981-91
45.5 Harry Newsome, 1991 (68-3,095) 30 Leonard Willis, 1976 1 Hugh McElhenny, 1961-62
45.4 Mitch Berger, 1999 (61-2,769) 30 David Palmer, 1994 1 Charlie West, 1968-73
Season, Rookie Game 1 Randy Moss, 1998-04
44.1 Chris Kluwe, 2005 (71-3,130) 8 Kevin Miller, @ LA Rams, 12/2/79 1 Nate Burleson, 2003-05
41.1 Neil Clabo, 1975 (73-2,997) 7 Manfred Moore, vs. G.B., 10/2/77 1 Bernard Berrian, 2008
39.1 Eddie Johnson, 2003 (56-2,191) 7 Kevin Miller, vs. Buf., 12/9/79 Season
39.0 Mike Mercer, 1961 (63-2,458) 7 Nate Jacquet, vs. Chi., 11/25/01 1 Hugh McElhenny, 1961
39.0 John McCormick, 1962 (46-1,795) Game, Opponent 1 Billy Butler, 1963
Game (4 punts) 7 Johnnie Gray, @ G.B., 11/21/76 1 Charlie West, 1968
57.5 Chris Kluwe, @ Det., 9/16/07 (4-230) 7 Robbie Martin, vs. Det., 10/21/84 1 Leo Lewis, 1987
55.8 Mitch Berger, vs. Cin., 11/15/98 (4-223) 7 Evan Cooper, @ Phil., 12/1/85 1 David Palmer, 1995
54.3 Chris Kluwe, vs. T.B., 9/11/05 (4-217) 7 Charles Woodson, @ G.B., 12/21/06 1 David Palmer, 1996
Game, Opponent (4 punts) FAIR CATCHES 1 Randy Moss, 1999
54.9 Mike Scifres, vs. S.D., 11/4/07 Career 1 Nate Burleson, 2004
HISTORY
54.8 Tom Rouen, @ Den., 10/31/99 96 David Palmer, 1994-00 1 Mewelde Moore, 2005
53.3 Mat McBriar, @ Dal., 10/21/07 91 Leo Lewis, 1981-91 1 Mewelde Moore, 2006
AVERAGE NET YARDS 75 Bobby Bryant, 1967-80 1 Bernard Berrian, 2008
Career (200 punts) Season Game
38.2 Bobby Walden, 1964-67 (258-9,856) 27 Leo Lewis, 1989 1 Hugh McElhenny, @ Chi., 12/17/61
36.0 Chris Kluwe, 2005-08 318-11,439) 20 David Palmer, 1996 1 Billy Butler, vs. S.F., 9/29/63
35.3 Harry Newsome, 1990-92 (308-10,879) 19 Charlie West, 1969 1 Charlie West, vs. Wash., 11/3/68
EXTRA POINTS
EXECUTIVES
3 Rip Hawkins, 1961-65 6 Alan Page, 1967-68, 1971, 1975-77 17 Rip Hawkins, vs. Balt., 11/12/61
3 Ed Sharockman, 1962-72 6 Chris Doleman, 1987-90, 1992-93 ASSISTED COMBINED TACKLES
3 Bobby Bryant, 1967-80 Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team Career
3 Joey Browner, 1983-91 8 John Randle, 1993-00 673 Scott Studwell, 1977-90
3 Audray McMillian, 1989-93 6 Jim Marshall, 1961-66 466 Matt Blair, 1974-85
3 Dewayne Washington, 1994-97 4 Doug Martin, 1980-83 386 Fred McNeill, 1974-85
3 Jimmy Hitchcock, 1998-99 4 Chris Doleman, 1987-90 Season
3 Darren Sharper, 2005-08 TOTAL SACKS 97 Scott Studwell, 1985
Season Career 88 Mike Merriweather, 1991
3 Jimmy Hitchcock, 1998 130 Carl Eller, 1964-78 83 Scott Studwell, 1983
COACHES
2 Rip Hawkins, 1964 127 Jim Marshall, 1961-79 Game
2 Carl Lee, 1988 114 John Randle, 1990-00 13 Wally Hilgenberg, @ Chi., 10/23/72
2 Audray McMillian, 1992 Season 13 Scott Studwell, vs. T.B., 9/30/90
2 Anthony Parker, 1994 21 Chris Doleman, 1989 SPECIAL TEAMSTACKLES
2 Dewayne Washington, 1994 18 Alan Page, 1976 Career
2 Darren Sharper, 2005 18 Keith Millard, 1989 147 Chris Walsh, 1994-02
2 Kevin Williams, 2007 Season, Rookie 140 Harold Morrow, 1996-02
STAFF
11.0 Keith Millard, 1985 120 Walker Lee Ashley, 1983-88
FUMBLES 10.5 Kevin Williams, 2003 113 Keith Nord, 1979-85
8.5 Alan Page, 1967 Season
OPPONENTS’ FUMBLES RECOVERED Game 38 Joey Browner, 1989
Career 5 Randy Holloway, vs. Atl., 9/16/84 35 Nate Allen, 1977
29 Jim Marshall, 1961-79 4 Many times, last by Kevin Williams, 32 Harold Morrow, 1997
PLAYERS
23 Carl Eller, 1964-78 vs. Det., 10/12/08 32 Heath Farwell, 2007
19 Matt Blair, 1974-85 Game, Rookie Game
18 Alan Page, 1967-78 3.0 Kevin Williams, @ Ari., 12/28/03 7 Heath Farwell, @ NYG, 11/25/07
Season 2.5 Gerald Robinson, vs. Chi., 10/19/86 6 Wymon Henderson, vs. Det., 11/6/88
9 Don Hultz, 1963 Game, Opponent
7 Alan Page, 1970 4 Many times, last by Peter Boulware, BLOCKED KICKS
6 Fred McNeil, 1978 @ Balt., 1/7/02
Game Career
ROOKIES
3 Joey Browner, vs. S.F., 9/8/85 TACKLES 20 Matt Blair, 1974-85
2 Many times, last by E.J. Henderson, 16 Alan Page, 1967-78
@ S.F., 12/9/07 COMBINED TACKLES (DEFENSE & 10 Tim Irwin, 1981-93
Longest Fumble Returns (All TDs) SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES) 9 Carl Eller, 1964-78
94 Dwayne Rudd, vs. Chi., 12/6/98 Career Season
88 Ed Sharockman, @ Det., 12/9/62 1,981 Scott Studwell, 1977-90 5 Alan Page, 1976
77 Kevin Williams, vs. Jack., 11/28/04 1,452 Matt Blair, 1974-85 5 Matt Blair, 1979
70 Paul Krause, @ Det., 12/14/75 1,382 Jeff Siemon, 1972-82 Game
2008 SEASON
65 Alan Page, @ Chi., 10/11/70 DEFENSIVE TACKLES 2 Alan Page, vs. Pitt., 10/4/76
65 Willie Teal, @ Phil., 12/1/85 Career 2 Matt Blair, vs. Dal., 10/7/79
Longest Fumble Returns, Opponents 1,928 Scott Studwell, 1977-90 2 Matt Blair, @ G.B., 11/11/79
(All TDs) 1,404 Matt Blair, 1974-85 2 Matt Blair, vs. Oak., 9/14/81
99 Adrian Wilson, vs. Ari., 11/26/06 1,375 Jeff Siemon, 1972-82 2 Tim Irwin, @ Atl., 12/15/85
90 Aeneas Williams, @ St. L., 11/30/03 Season 2 Neil Elshire, @ Wash., 11/2/86
80 Bobby Jackson, vs. NY Jets, 12/26/82 230 Scott Studwell, 1981 2 Tim Irwin, @ Den., 11/14/93
OPPONENTS’ FUMBLES RETURNED FOR 229 Jeff Siemon, 1978 Game, Opponent
TOUCHDOWNS 220 Matt Blair, 1981 1 Many times, last time by Dominique
Career Game Rodgers-Cromartie @ Ari., 12/14/08
RECORDS
2 Roy Winston, 1962-76 24 Scott Studwell, @ Det., 11/17/85
2 Paul Krause, 1968-79 21 Scott Studwell, @ Pitt., 9/24/89
2 Charlie Johnson, 1982-84 21 Ed McDaniel, @ G.B., 9/4/94
2 Chris Martin, 1983-88 SOLO COMBINED TACKLES
2 Henry Thomas, 1987-92 Career
2 Anthony Parker, 1992-94 1,308 Scott Studwell, 1977-90
2 Orlando Thomas, 1995-01 1,008 Jeff Siemon, 1972-82
2 Dwayne Rudd, 1997-00 986 Matt Blair, 1974-85
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Keith Millard (left) and Chris Doleman (right) formed the greatest single-season sack duo in Vikings history in 1989. Millard set a Vikings record
with 21.0 sacks, while Doleman posted the second-most sacks ever in a season by a Viking with 18.0. The duo’s 39.0 comined sacks accounted
for more than half of the franchise-record 72.0 sacks in the 1989 season.
EXECUTIVES
318 Rich Gannon @ Cinn., 9/27/92 (25 of 32) 144 Randy Moss @ Dall., 11/23/00 (7 rec.) 119 Cris Carter vs. Ariz., 11/12/00 (11 rec.)
317 Fran Tarkenton vs. N.O., 12/1/74 (20 of 29) 144 Randy Moss @ Pitt., 12/2/01 (8 rec.) 119 Randy Moss vs. Chi., 10/27/02 (9 rec.)
317 Rich Gannon @ N.E., 10/20/91 (35 of 63) 144 Randy Moss @ Det., 12/16/01 (7 rec.) 119 Randy Moss vs. Chi., 9/26/04 (7 rec.)
316 Fran Tarkenton @ Oak., 12/17/78 (23 of 38) 142 Jim Phillips vs. LA, 10/16/66 (6 rec.) 118 Hugh McElhenny vs. G.B., 10/14/62 (5 rec.)
316 Brad Johnson vs. N.O., 11/8/98 (28 of 38) 142 Ahmad Rashad vs. Cle., 12/14/80 (9 rec.) 118 Paul Flatley vs. Chi., 10/2/66 (5 rec.)
315 Tommy Kramer @ Atl., 12/15/85 (22 of 43) 142 Sammy White @ Buff., 9/16/82 (9 rec.) 118 Sam McCullum @ K.C., 12/14/74 (6 rec.)
314 Steve Dils @ St.L., 10/30/83 (27 of 38) 142 Qadry Ismail vs. N.O., 11/19/95 (5 rec.) 118 Chuck Foreman vs. NYG, 10/17/76 (8 rec.)
313 Daunte Culpepper @ T.B., 10/29/00 (29 of 53) 142 Cris Carter @ Sea., 11/10/96 (7 rec.) 118 Anthony Carter vs. Cinn., 12/25/89 (7 rec.)
312 Brad Johnson @ NYJ, 11/23/97 (24 of 35) 141 Anthony Carter @ G.B., 10/28/90 (9 rec.) 118 Cris Carter vs. Phoe. Cards, 10/13/91 (6 rec.)
COACHES
312 Daunte Culpepper @ N.O., 12/15/02 (26 of 36) 141 Cris Carter @ Chi., 11/14/99 (9 rec.) 118 Jake Reed @ Chi., 9/7/97 (12 rec.)
312 Daunte Culpepper @ Det., 12/29/02 (21 of 29) 141 Nate Burleson @ G.B., 11/14/04 (11 rec.) 118 Randy Moss vs. T.B., 10/9/00 (5 rec.)
311 Fran Tarkenton vs. Chi., 9/20/64 (22 of 34) 140 Ted Brown vs. Det., 11/9/80 (9 rec.) 117 John Gilliam vs. N.E., 10/27/74 (5 rec.)
311 Tommy Kramer vs. S.D., 10/20/85 (31 of 46) 140 Sammy White vs. Oak., 9/14/81 (7 rec.) 117 Ahmad Rashad vs. T.B., 10/28/79 (7 rec.)
309 Tommy Kramer vs. T.B., 12/8/85 (21 of 36) 140 Hassan Jones vs. Pitt., 9/21/86 (6 rec.) 117 Anthony Carter @ LA Rams, 9/20/87 (4 rec.)
309 Wade Wilson @ G.B., 11/26/89 (23 of 38) 139 John Gilliam vs. Chi., 11/25/73 (5 rec.) 117 Jake Reed @ T.B., 11/1/98 (6 rec.)
309 Randall Cunningham vs. Chi., 10/10/99 (25 of 47) 139 John Gilliam @ N.O., 11/16/75 (6 rec.) 117 Qadry Ismail @ NYG, 10/10/94 (7 rec.)
308 Tommy Kramer @ N.E., 12/16/79 (35 of 61) 139 Sammy White vs. LA Rams, 9/19/76 (9 rec.) 116 Bill Brown @ LA Rams, 11/19/72 (5 rec.)
STAFF
307 Fran Tarkenton @ N.O., 11/16/75 (25 of 39) 139 Ahmad Rashad @ Det., 12/18/77 (8 rec.) 116 John Gilliam vs. Phil., 10/21/73 (6 rec.)
306 Warren Moon vs. Chi., 12/1/94 (27 of 48) 138 Cris Carter vs. Car., 11/19/00 (8 rec.) 116 Rickey Young @ N.E., 12/16/79 (15 rec.)
303 Steve Dils vs. G.B., 11/13/83 (21 of 37) 137 Ray Poage vs. S.F., 9/29/63 (4 rec.) 116 Cris Carter vs. N.E., 11/2/97 (8 rec.)
303 Wade Wilson vs. Cinn., 12/25/89 (19 of 35) 137 John Henderson @ Bos., 12/13/70 (8 rec.) 116 Cris Carter vs. Dall., 11/8/99 (9 rec.)
302 Daunte Culpepper vs. Ariz., 11/12/00 (25 of 32) 137 Darrin Nelson vs. G.B., 11/13/83 (7 rec.) 115 Ahmad Rashad @ Oak., 12/17/78 (5 rec.)
PLAYERS
300 Daunte Culpepper vs. N.O., 9/25/05 (21 of 29) 137 Cris Carter vs. N.O., 11/19/95 (12 rec.) 115 Ted Brown vs. Det., 9/20/81 (9 rec.)
136 Jim Lash vs. G.B., 11/17/74 (6 rec.) 115 Joe Senser vs. NYJ, 12/26/82 (10 rec.)
Career 300-Yard Passing Games 136 Ahmad Rashad vs. G.B., 9/23/79 (9 rec.) 115 Cris Carter vs. Hou. Oilers, 10/8/95 (12 rec.)
No. Player W-L 136 Cris Carter vs. T.B., 12/3/95 (6 rec.) 115 Cris Carter @ T.B., 10/29/00 (7 rec.)
19.........Tommy Kramer ....................9-10 136 Cris Carter vs. S.D., 11/28/99 (11 rec.) 115 Randy Moss vs. G.B., 11/17/02 (6 rec.)
19.........Daunte Culpepper ................11-8 136 Randy Moss vs. G.B., 12/17/00 (4 rec.) 115 Kelly Campbell @ Oak., 11/16/03 (4 rec.)
10.........Warren Moon .........................5-5 136 Visanthe Shiancoe vs. Atl., 12/21/08 (7 rec.) 114 Cris Carter @ N.E., 10/20/91 (10 rec.)
ROOKIES
9 ........Fran Tarkenton .......................6-3 135 Cris Carter @ Dall., 11/26/98 (7 rec.) 113 Tommy Mason vs. Phil., 10/28/62 (4 rec.)
7 ........Wade Wilson..........................5-2 134 Rickey Young @ N.O., 9/3/78 (12 rec.) 113 Anthony Carter vs. Phil., 9/25/88 (6 rec.)
6 ........Randall Cunningham..............4-2 134 Cris Carter @ Den., 11/14/93 (6 rec.) 113 Cris Carter @ Wash., 12/31/93 (7 rec.)
3 ........Steve Dils ...............................0-3 134 Jake Reed @ Oak., 11/17/96 (4 rec.) 113 Randy Moss @ N.O., 12/15/02 (11 rec.)
3 ........Brad Johnson ........................1-2 134 Jake Reed vs. Phil., 9/28/97 (6 rec.) 112 Jerry Reichow vs. LA Rams, 12/3/61 (6 rec.)
2 ........Rich Gannon ..........................1-1 134 Randy Moss vs. Atl., 12/1/02 (9 rec.) 112 Jim Lash vs. N.O., 12/1/74 (3 rec.)
2 ........Sean Salisbury .......................1-1 134 Nate Burleson @ N.O., 10/17/04 (6 rec.) 112 Sammy White @ Chi., 12/6/81 (8 rec.)
2 ........Jeff George ............................2-0 134 Nate Burleson @ Det., 12/19/04 (5 rec.) 112 Steve Jordan vs. G.B., 9/28/86 (6 rec.)
2008 SEASON
1 ........Joe Kapp ................................1-0 133 Paul Flatley vs. G.B., 11/21/65 (6 rec.) 112 Cris Carter vs. G.B., 12/21/91 (7 rec.)
1 ........Todd Bouman ........................1-0 133 Gene Washington @ Chi., 10/27/68 (6 rec.) 111 John Gilliam vs. N.O., 11/5/72 (4 rec.)
133 Randy Moss vs. Sea., 12/7/03 (8 rec.) 111 John Gilliam vs. Chi., 12/3/72 (5 rec.)
RECEIVING 132 Mike Jones @ LA Raiders, 10/14/84 (5 rec.) 111 Anthony Carter @ Det., 11/9/86 (5 rec.)
132 Anthony Carter vs. Phil., 12/22/85 (6 rec.) 111 Cris Carter vs. Det., 11/24/91 (7 rec.)
210 Sammy White vs. Det., 11/7/76 (7 rec.) 132 Hassan Jones @ Dall., 11/13/88 (3 rec.) 111 Anthony Carter @ Den., 11/14/93 (4 rec.)
204 Randy Moss @ Chi., 11/14/99 (12 rec.) 131 Chuck Foreman @ Dall., 10/6/74 (5 rec.) 111 Cris Carter @ Buff., 12/11/94 (9 rec.)
202 Paul Flatley @ S.F., 10/24/65 (7 rec.) 131 Sammy White vs. Dall., 10/7/79 (7 rec.) 111 Jake Reed @ Cinn., 12/24/95 (5 rec.)
190 Randy Moss @ G.B., 10/5/98 (5 rec.) 131 Jake Reed vs. T.B., 9/14/97 (6 rec.) 111 Cris Carter @ Chi., 10/15/00 (7 rec.)
RECORDS
188 Anthony Carter vs. Det., 11/6/88 (8 rec.) 131 Randy Moss vs. G.B., 12/20/99 (5 rec.) 111 Cris Carter vs. Det., 10/14/01 (8 rec.)
184 Anthony Carter @ Dal., 11/26/87 (8 rec.) 131 Cris Carter @ NYG, 12/26/99 (5 rec.) 111 Randy Moss vs. Buf., 9/15/02 (11 rec.)
179 Steve Jordan @ Wash., 11/2/86 (6 rec.) 131 Bernard Berrian vs. Det., 10/12/08 (5 rec.) 111 Randy Moss vs. K.C., 12/20/03 (7 rec.)
177 Sammy White vs. Chi., 11/28/82 (10 rec.) 130 Charley Ferguson @ Chi., 11/11/62 (3 rec.) 110 Tony Galbreath vs. T.B., 11/6/83 (11 rec.)
174 Paul Flatley vs. Det., 11/24/63 (6 rec.) 130 Leo Lewis vs. Wash., 11/29/84 (7 rec.) 110 Mike Jones @ T.B., 10/7/84 (6 rec.)
172 Gene Washington vs. Balt., 9/28/69 (6 rec.) 130 Randy Moss @ G.B., 11/6/00 (6 rec.) 110 Terry Allen @ LA Rams, 11/29/92 (10 rec.)
172 Randy Moss vs. S.F., 9/28/03 (8 rec.) 129 John Henderson @ Atl., 12/20/70 (7 rec.) 110 Randy Moss vs. Buff., 10/22/00 (5 rec.)
171 Randy Moss vs. NYG, 11/19/01 (10 rec.) 129 John Gilliam vs. Det., 11/11/73 (5 rec.) 110 Randy Moss vs. Mia., 12/21/02 (7 rec.)
PLAYOFF RECORDS
168 Cris Carter vs. Mia., 9/10/00 (9 rec.) 129 Jake Reed vs. G.B., 9/22/96 (7 rec.) 110 Nate Burleson vs. G.B., 12/24/04 (2 rec.)
168 Randy Moss @ Det., 10/1/00 (7 rec.) 128 Bill Brown @ Chi., 12/13/64 (3 rec.) 110 Bernard Berrian @ N.O., 10/6/08 (6 rec.)
167 Cris Carter @ Ari., 10/2/94 (14 rec.) 127 Cris Carter vs. LA Raiders, 12/22/90 (8 rec.) 109 Bill Brown vs. St.L., 10/8/67 (3 rec.)
164 Anthony Carter vs. S.D., 11/7/93 (10 rec.) 127 Jake Reed vs. Mia., 9/25/94 (9 rec.) 109 John Gilliam @ Det., 9/24/72 (4 rec.)
163 Randy Moss @ Dal., 11/26/98 (3 rec.) 127 Randy Moss vs. S.D., 11/28/99 (7 rec.) 109 John Gilliam vs. N.O., 12/1/74 (5 rec.)
162 Hassan Jones @ T.B., 12/16/90 (7 rec.) 126 Bob Grim @ Det., 9/20/71 (7 rec.) 109 Ahmad Rashad vs. Chi., 10/10/76 (7 rec.)
160 Ahmad Rashad vs. Atl., 9/7/80 (11 rec.) 126 Moe Williams @ S.D., 11/9/03 (11 rec.) 109 Ted Brown @ S.D., 10/11/81 (5 rec.)
160 Randy Moss @ St. L., 11/30/03 (10 rec.) 125 Randy Moss @ Det., 10/17/99 (10 rec.) 109 Anthony Carter vs. Det., 10/15/92 (5 rec.)
159 Leo Lewis @ Wash., 11/2/86 (3 rec.) 125 Randy Moss vs. NYG, 10/26/03 (7 rec.) 109 Cris Carter vs. Wash., 10/18/98 (5 rec.)
158 Randy Moss vs. Tenn, 12/9/01 (7 rec.) 124 Anthony Carter @ Phil., 12/1/85 (5 rec.) 109 Randy Moss @ Det., 12/29/02 (6 rec.)
157 Cris Carter @ Ari., 11/12/95 (12 rec.) 124 Cris Carter @ Cinn., 9/27/92 (11 rec.) 108 Jake Reed @ G.B., 9/26/99 (6 rec.)
157 Jake Reed vs. N.O.,11/6/94 (8 rec.) 124 Cris Carter vs. Chi., 12/1/94 (9 rec.) 107 Paul Flatley @ G.B., 11/10/63 (3 rec.)
156 Paul Flatley vs. Balt., 11/17/63 (7 rec.) 124 Cris Carter vs. Clev., 12/9/95 (8 rec.) 107 John Gilliam @ S.F., 10/14/73 (7 rec.)
155 Randy Moss vs. Det., 1/2/00 (5 rec.) 123 Gordon Smith @ S.F., 11/26/61 (3 rec.) 107 Ahmad Rashad vs. Phil., 12/3/78 (9 rec.)
HISTORY
153 Jake Reed vs. Chi., 10/28/96 (11 rec.) 123 Anthony Carter @ T.B., 10/23/88 (6 rec.) 107 Terry LeCount vs. S.F., 9/8/83 (5 rec.)
153 Randy Moss vs. G.B., 11/22/98 (8 rec.) 123 Anthony Carter vs. Hou., 9/10/89 (7 rec.) 107 Sammy White vs. Dall., 10/2/83 (3 rec.)
152 Gene Washington @ NYG, 9/21/69 (7 rec.) 122 Gene Washington @ Chi., 10/11/70 (8 rec.) 107 Jake Reed vs. Dall., 9/17/95 (7 rec.)
152 Ahmad Rashad vs. S.F., 9/2/79 (7 rec.) 122 Randy Moss vs. Chi., 10/10/99 (8 rec.) 107 Cris Carter @ Chi., 9/7/97 (9 rec.)
151 Ahmad Rashad @ Atl., 11/23/81 (9 rec.) 122 Bernard Berrian vs. Chi., 11/30/08 (4 rec.) 107 Cris Carter vs. Buff., 10/22/00 (7 rec.)
151 Cris Carter @ Phil., 10/15/90 (6 rec.) 121 Ahmad Rashad vs. S.F., 12/4/77 (7 rec.) 106 Charley Ferguson @ Pitt., 11/3/62 (4 rec.)
151 Cris Carter vs. N.O., 11/6/94 (12 rec.) 121 Jake Reed vs. NYJ, 11/20/94 (5 rec.) 106 Ray Poage vs. G.B., 10/13/63 (3 rec.)
EXTRA POINTS
151 Randy Moss vs. Den., 10/19/03 (10 rec.) 121 Cris Carter @ Buff., 8/31/97 (8 rec.) 106 John Gilliam @ G.B., 10/29/72 (5 rec.)
150 Jake Reed @ NY Jets, 11/23/97 (8 rec.) 120 Sammy White @ Mia., 12/11/76 (9 rec.) 106 Chuck Foreman @ N.O., 9/12/76 (7 rec.)
150 Randy Moss @ G.B., 9/7/03 (9 rec.) 120 Sammy White vs. T.B., 11/16/80 (6 rec.) 106 Hassan Jones vs. G.B., 9/28/86 (6 rec.)
150 Marcus Robinson @ Hou., 10/10/04 (9 rec.) 120 Terry LeCount @ S.D., 10/11/81 (6 rec.) 106 Anthony Carter vs. Chi., 12/6/87 (3 rec.)
149 Jake Reed @ Det., 11/23/95 (6 rec.) 120 Sammy White @ St.L. Cards, 10/25/81 (7 rec.) 106 Anthony Carter @ T.B., 12/16/90 (8 rec.)
EXECUTIVES
John Beasley, TE, 1967-73 .....................................7 .....................0 ....................12......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................78
Rick Fenney, RB, 1987-91 ......................................5 ...................11 ......................2......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................78
Qadry Ismail, WR, 1993-96 ....................................4 .....................0 ....................12......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................72
Mike Mercer, K, 1961-62 ........................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ....................9/26 ........................39/40 .................0 ............. 0 ......................66
Jim Lindsey, RB, 1966-72 ......................................7 .....................6 ......................4......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................66
Oscar Reed, RB, 1968-74 .......................................7 .....................8 ......................3......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0......................66
Ed Marinaro, RB, 1972-75 ......................................4 .....................4 ......................7......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0......................66
Jim Christopherson, K, 1962 ..................................1 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ...................11/20 .......................28/28 .................0 ............. 0 ......................61
COACHES
Donald Igwebuike, K, 1990 .....................................1 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ...................14/16 .......................19/19 .................0 ............. 0 ......................61
Brent McClanahan, RB, 1973-80.............................8 .....................6 ......................4......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................60
Eddie Murray, K, 1997 ............................................1 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ...................12/17 .......................23/24 .................0 ............. 0 ......................59
Onterrio Smith, RB, 2003-04 ..................................2 .....................7 ......................2......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................2 ............. 0 ......................58
Bob Grim, WR, 1967-71, 76-77 ..............................7 .....................0 ......................9......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................54
John Henderson, WR, 1968-72 ..............................5 .....................0 ......................9......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................54
Tommy Kramer, QB, 1977-89...............................13 .....................8 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................54
STAFF
Wade Wilson, QB, 1981-91...................................11 .....................9 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................54
Tony Galbreath, RB, 1981-83 .................................3 .....................7 ......................2......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................54
D.J. Dozier, RB, 1987-91 ........................................5 .....................7 ......................2......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................54
Andrew Glover, TE, 1997-99 ...................................3 .....................0 ......................9......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................54
Hal Bedsole, TE, 1964-66 .......................................3 .....................0 ......................8......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................48
PLAYERS
Robert Miller, RB, 1975-80 .....................................6 .....................7 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................48
Kelly Campbell, WR, 2002-04 .................................3 .....................0 ......................8......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................48
Sidney Rice, WR, 2007-08 ...........................2 ................0 ................ 8 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................48
Visanthe Shiancoe, TE, 2007-08 ....................2 ................0 ................ 8 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................48
Bernard Berrian, WR, 2008 ..........................1 ................0 ................ 7 ................1 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................48
Hugh McElhenny, RB, 1961-62...............................2 .....................3 ......................3......................1 .................. (1 PR) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
Tom Hall, WR, 1964-66, 68-69...............................5 .....................0 ......................7......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
ROOKIES
Jim Phillips, WR, 1965-67 ......................................3 .....................0 ......................7......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
Terry LeCount, WR, 1979-83 ..................................5 .....................0 ......................7......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
Bob Bruer, TE, 1980-84 ..........................................5 .....................0 ......................7......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
Scottie Graham, RB, 1993-96 .................................4 .....................7 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
Amp Lee, RB, 1994-96 ...........................................3 .....................2 ......................5......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
Jim Kleinsasser, FB/TE, 1999-2008 .............. 10 ................1 ................ 6 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................42
2008 SEASON
Travis Taylor, WR, 2005-06 ....................................2 .....................0 ......................7......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................42
Charley Ferguson, WR, 1962 ..................................1 .....................0 ......................6......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................36
Ed Sharockman, S, 1962-72 .................................11 .....................0 ......................0......................6 ........ (3 INT, 2 BP, 1 FR) .............. -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................36
Roger Craig, RB, 1992-93.......................................2 .....................5 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................36
Mewelde Moore, RB, 2004-07 ................................4 .....................1 ......................3......................1 .................. (2 PR) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................36
Jermaine Wiggins, TE, 2004-06..............................3 .....................0 ......................6......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................36
Charles Evans, RB, 1993-98 ...................................6 .....................4 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................1 ............. 0 ......................32
Greg Davis, K, 1997 ................................................1 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ....................7/10 ........................10/10 .................0 ............. 0 ......................31
Joe Kapp, QB, 1967-69...........................................3 .....................5 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
RECORDS
Sam McCullum, WR, 1974-75, 82-83.....................4 .....................0 ......................5......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
Bob Tucker, TE, 1977-80 ........................................4 .....................0 ......................5......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
Mike Mularkey, TE, 1983-88 ...................................6 .....................0 ......................5......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
Mike A. Jones, WR, 1983-85 ..................................3 .....................0 ......................5......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
Jim Gustafson, WR, 1985-90 .................................6 .....................0 ......................5......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
David Palmer, RB, 1994-2000 ................................7 .....................1 ......................1......................3 ............. (2 PR, 1 KO) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
D’Wayne Bates, WR, 2002-2003.............................2 .....................0 ......................5......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Ciatrick Fason, RB, 2005-06 ...................................2 .....................5 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................30
Bobby Wade, WR, 2007-08 ..........................2 ................0 ................ 5 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................30
Andrew Jordan, TE, 1994-97, 99-01.......................7 .....................0 ......................4......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................2 ............. 0 ......................28
Tarvaris Jackson, QB, 2006-08 ......................3 ................4 ................ 0 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 2 ......... 0 ................28
Chris Walsh, WR, 1994-2002 .................................9 .....................0 ......................4......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................1 ............. 0 ......................26
Mel Triplett, RB, 1961-62 .......................................2 .....................3 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Tom Wilson, RB, 1963............................................1 .....................4 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Preston Carpenter, WR, 1966 .................................1 .....................0 ......................4......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Bobby Bryant, CB, 1968-80 ..................................13 .....................0 ......................0......................4 ............. (3 INT, 1 FR) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Paul Krause, S, 1968-79 .......................................12 .....................0 ......................0......................4 ............. (2 INT, 2 FR) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Jim Lash, WR, 1973-76 ..........................................4 .....................0 ......................3......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Joey Browner, S, 1983-91 ......................................9 .....................0 ......................0......................4 ............. (3 INT, 1 FR) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Anthony Parker, CB, 1992-94 .................................3 .....................0 ......................0......................4 ............. (2 FR, 2 INT) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
HISTORY
Dewayne Washington, CB, 1994-97 .......................4 .....................0 ......................0......................4 ............. (3 INT, 1 FR) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Orlando Thomas, S, 1995-2001..............................7 .....................0 ......................0......................4 ............. (2 FR, 2 INT) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
Matthew Hatchette, WR, 1997-2000 .......................4 .....................0 ......................4......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................24
TEAM, 1961-2008 .................................... 48 ................0 ................ 0 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ........ 12 ................24
Kevin Williams, DT, 2003-08 ........................6 ................0 ................ 0 ................4 ..........(2 FR, 2 INT) ..............-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................24
Antoine Winfield, CB, 2004-08 ......................5 ................0 ................ 0 ................4 ..... (2 INT, 1 FR, 1 BLK) ..........-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................24
EXTRA POINTS
Brad Johnson, QB, 1992-98, 2005-06 ....................9 .....................2 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................2 ............. 0 ......................22
Roy Winston, LB, 1962-76 ...................................15 .....................0 ......................0......................3 ............. (2 FR, 1 INT) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ......................20
Mike Merriweather, LB, 1989-92 ............................4 .....................0 ......................0......................3 ............. (2 INT, 1 FR) ................... -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ......................20
Doug Brien, K, 2002 ...............................................1 .....................0 ......................0......................0 .....................5/6 ...........................5/7 ...................0 ............. 0 ......................20
Rip Hawkins, LB, 1961-65 ......................................5 .....................0 ......................0......................3 ..................(3 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ......................18
EXECUTIVES
Doug Paschal, RB, 1980-81....................................2 .....................1 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Eddie Payton, RB, 1980-82.....................................3 .....................0 ......................0......................1 .................. (1 KO) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Walker Lee Ashley, LB, 1983-88, ‘90 ......................7 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Dwight Collins, WR, 1984.......................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Tim Newton, DT, 1985-89.......................................5 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Keith Millard, DT, 1985-91......................................7 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Jesse Solomon, LB, 1986-89..................................4 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0........................6
Jeff Womack, RB, 1987 ..........................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
COACHES
Darryl Harris, RB, 1988...........................................1 .....................1 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Brad Edwards, S, 1988-89 ......................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Darryl Ingram, TE, 1989 .........................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Todd Scott, S, 1991-94...........................................4 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Keith Henderson, RB, 1992.....................................1 .....................1 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Joe Johnson, WR, 1992 .........................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Jack Del Rio, LB, 1992-95 ......................................4 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
STAFF
Lamar McGriggs, S, 1993-94 .................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
James Harris, DE, 1993-95 .....................................3 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Alfred Jackson, CB, 1995-96 ..................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Jeff Brady, LB, 1995-97 ..........................................3 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Corey Fuller, CB, 1995-98 .......................................4 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
PLAYERS
David Frisch, TE, 1996 ............................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Robert Tate, WR/CB, 1997-2001 ............................5 .....................0 ......................0......................1 .................. (1 KO) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Kailee Wong, LB, 1998-01 ......................................4 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Carlester Crumpler, TE, 1999..................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
John Davis, TE, 2000 ..............................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Tyrone Carter, S, 2000-02 ......................................3 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ...................(1 FR)......................... -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Doug Chapman, RB, 2000-03 .................................4 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
ROOKIES
Lance Johnstone, DE, 2001-05 ...............................5 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Derrick Alexander, WR, 2002..................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Brian Williams, CB, 2002-05 ...................................4 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
John Avery, RB, 2003 .............................................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Chris Claiborne, LB, 2003-04..................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Mike Nattiel, LB, 2003-04 .......................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
2008 SEASON
Gus Frerotte, QB, 2003-04, 2008 ............................3 .....................1 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
E.J. Henderson, LB, 2003-08 ........................6 ................0 ................ 0 ................1 ............. (1 INT) ..................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................. 6
Jeff Dugan, TE/FB, 2004-08 ..........................5 ................0 ................ 1 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................. 6
Richard Owens, FB/TE, 2004-06 .............................3 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Dovonte Edwards, CB, 2005-06 ..............................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Napoleon Harris, LB, 2005-06, 2008 ...............3 ................0 ................ 0 ................1 ..............(1 FR)...................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................. 6
Fred Smoot, CB, 2005-06 .......................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Ray Edwards DE, 2006-08 ............................3 ................0 ................ 0 ................1 ..............(1 FR)...................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................. 6
Ben Leber, LB, 2006-08 ..............................3 ................0 ................ 0 ................1 ..............(1 FR)...................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................. 6
RECORDS
Cedric Griffin, CB, 2006-08 ..........................3 ................0 ................ 0 ................1 ..............(1 FR)...................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................. 6
Dwight Smith, S, 2006-07 ......................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................1 ..................(1 INT) ........................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Aundrae Allison, WR, 2007-08 ......................2 ................0 ................ 0 ................1 ..............(1 KO)...................-/- .............. 0 ......... 0 ................. 6
Robert Ferguson, WR, 2007-08 ..............................1 .....................0 ......................1......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 0 ........................6
Jared Allen, DE, 2008.................................1 ................0 ................ 0 ................0 ................ -/- .....................-/- .............. 0 ......... 2 ................. 4
Jim Leo, DE, 1961-62 .............................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Joe Blahak, CB, 1974-75, ‘77..................................3 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Autry Beamon, S, 1975-76 .....................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Mark Mullaney, DE, 1975-87 ................................13 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Neil Elshire, DE, 1981-86 ........................................6 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Joe Stepanek, DT, 1987 ..........................................1 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Ray Berry, LB, 1987-92 ..........................................6 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Mark Dusbabek, LB, 1989-92 .................................4 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Walt Williams, CB, 1981 .........................................1 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Robin Sendlein, LB, 1981-84 ..................................4 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................0 ............. 1 ........................2
Brooks Bollinger, 2006-07 ......................................2 .....................0 ......................0......................0 ......................-/-............................ -/- ....................1 ............. 0 ........................2
Player Yrs Games Won Lost Tied % Player Yrs Games Won Lost Tied %
Fran Tarkenton, 1961-66, 72-78 13 171 92 73 6 .556 Bob Lee, 1969-72, 75-78 8 11 9 2 0 .818
Tommy Kramer, 1977-89 13 110 54 56 0 .491 Jeff George, 1999 1 10 8 2 0 .800
Daunte Culpepper, 1999-05 7 80 38 42 0 .475 Sean Salisbury, 1990-94 5 9 5 4 0 .556
Wade Wilson, 1981-91 11 48 27 21 0 .563 George Shaw, 1961 1 4 1 3 0 .250
Brad Johnson, 1992-98, 2005-06 9 46 28 18 0 .609 Todd Bouman, 1997-02 6 3 1 2 0 .333
Joe Kapp, 1967-69 3 39 23 13 3 .590 Ron VanderKelen, 1963-67 5 3 0 3 0 .000
Warren Moon, 1994-96 3 39 21 18 0 .538 Tony Adams, 1987 1 3 0 3 0 .000
EXTRA POINTS
EXECUTIVES
Anthony Carter (1985-93).................................. 478 7,635 16.0 52 Scottie Graham (1993-96) ................................... 19 125 6.6 0
Jake Reed (1991-99, 2001) ............................... 413 6,433 15.6 33 James Brim (1987) .............................................. 18 282 15.7 2
Ahmad Rashad (1976-82).................................. 400 5,489 13.7 34 Steve Craig (1974-78).......................................... 18 172 9.6 1
Sammy White (1976-86) ................................... 393 6,400 16.3 50 Aundrae Allison (2007-08) ......................... 18 231 12.8 0
Ted Brown (1979-86) ........................................ 339 2,850 8.4 13 John Davis (2000) ............................................... 17 202 11.9 1
Chuck Foreman (1973-79) ................................. 336 3,057 9.1 23 Bob Reed (1962-63) ............................................ 17 174 10.2 1
Rickey Young (1978-83).................................... 292 2,255 7.6 14 Doug Chapman (2000-03) ................................... 17 143 8.4 1
Bill Brown (1962-74) ......................................... 284 3,177 11.2 23 Derek Tennell (1992-93) ...................................... 17 134 7.9 0
Darrin Nelson (1982-89, ‘91-92)........................ 251 2,202 8.8 5 Jeff Dugan (2004-08)................................ 17 109 6.4 1
COACHES
Hassan Jones (1986-92).................................... 222 3,733 16.8 24 Naufahu Tahi (2006-08) ............................ 17 44 2.6 0
Paul Flatley (1963-67)........................................ 202 3,222 16.0 17 Oscar Donahue (1962)......................................... 16 285 17.8 1
Jermaine Wiggins (2005-06) ............................. 186 1,659 8.9 6 Richard Owens (2004-06).................................... 16 132 8.3 1
Leo Lewis (1981-91).......................................... 181 2,924 16.1 16 Raymond Hayes (1961) ....................................... 16 121 7.6 0
Robert Smith (1993-00) .................................... 178 1,292 7.3 6 Ray Poage (1963) ................................................ 15 354 23.6 2
Stu Voigt (1970-80) ........................................... 177 1,919 10.8 17 Charley Ferguson (1962) ..................................... 14 364 26.0 6
Dave Osborn (1965-75) ..................................... 173 1,412 8.2 7 Carroll Dale (1973) .............................................. 14 192 13.7 0
Gene Washington (1967-72).............................. 172 3,087 18.0 23 Marlin McKeever (1967) ...................................... 14 184 13.1 0
STAFF
Amp Lee (1994-96)............................................ 170 1,348 7.9 5 Harold Morrow (1996-02).................................... 14 144 10.3 0
John Gilliam (1972-75)...................................... 165 3,297 20.0 27 Derrick Alexander (2002) ..................................... 14 134 9.6 1
Joe Senser (1979-84) ........................................ 165 1,822 11.0 16 Mike Tice (1992-93, ‘95) ..................................... 14 126 9.0 2
Jim Kleinsasser (1999-08) ....................... 164 1,466 8.9 6 Phil King (1965-66) ............................................. 14 120 8.6 2
Tommy Mason (1961-66).................................. 151 1,689 11.2 11 Brent Novoselsky (1989-94) ................................ 14 108 7.7 2
Jerry Reichow (1961-64) ................................... 144 2,183 15.2 19 A.D. Williams (1961)............................................ 13 174 13.4 1
PLAYERS
Moe Williams (1996-00, ‘02-05)........................ 131 1,301 9.9 4 Dave Casper (1983-84)........................................ 13 172 13.2 0
Nate Burleson (2003-05) ................................... 127 1,789 14.1 12 Doug Mayberry (1961-62) ................................... 13 118 9.1 1
Michael Bennett (2001-05) ................................ 126 1040 8.3 5 Steve Stonebreaker (1962-63) ............................. 12 227 18.9 1
Ed Marinaro (1972-75) ...................................... 125 1,088 8.1 7 Mel Triplett (1961-62).......................................... 12 71 5.9 1
Qadry Ismail (1993-96)...................................... 118 1,856 15.7 12 Dwight Collins (1984) .......................................... 11 143 13.0 1
Mewelde Moore (2004-07) ................................ 116 1,093 9.4 3 Al Denson (1971)................................................. 10 125 12.5 0
Chester Taylor (2006-08) ......................... 116 968 8.3 2 Billy Martin (1968) ............................................... 10 101 10.1 1
John Beasley (1967-73)..................................... 115 1,242 10.8 12 Bethel Johnson (2006) .......................................... 9 156 17.3 0
ROOKIES
Alfred Anderson (1984-91) ................................ 114 1,042 9.1 5 Barry Word (1993)................................................. 9 105 11.7 0
Marcus Robinson (2004-06).............................. 107 1,553 14.5 17 Sean Berton (2003-04) .......................................... 9 78 8.7 0
Travis Taylor (2005-06) ..................................... 107 1,255 11.7 7 Buster Rhymes (1985-87) ..................................... 8 149 18.6 0
Brent McClanahan (1973-80)............................. 107 772 7.2 4 Doug Kingsriter (1973-75)..................................... 7 116 16.6 0
Bobby Wade (2007-08) ........................... 107 1,292 12.1 5 Tom Wilson (1963)................................................ 7 48 6.9 0
Allen Rice (1984-90).......................................... 100 1,066 10.6 6 Garrett Mills (2007-08) .............................. 7 91 13.0 0
Andrew Jordan (1994-97, ‘99-01) ....................... 97 763 7.9 4 Bob Brown (1971) ................................................. 6 141 20.8 0
2008 SEASON
Bob Grim (1967-71, ‘76-77) ................................ 96 1,414 14.8 9 Jim Boylan (1963-64) ............................................ 6 78 13.0 1
Andrew Glover (1997-99) .................................... 95 1,227 12.9 9 Bob Schnelker (1961) ............................................ 6 70 11.7 1
Bob Tucker (1977-80).......................................... 95 1,045 11.0 5 Sam Harrell (1980-82, ‘87) .................................... 6 43 7.2 0
Robert Miller (1975-80) ....................................... 95 771 8.1 1 Sammy Johnson (1976-78) ................................... 6 43 7.2 0
Oscar Reed (1968-74) ......................................... 92 676 7.4 3 Darryl Harris (1988)............................................... 6 30 5.0 0
Byron Chamberlain (2001-02) ............................. 91 1,055 11.6 3 Charles Stackhouse (2003).................................... 6 30 5.0 0
Mike Anthony Jones (1983-85) ........................... 90 1,327 14.7 5 Billy Butler (1962--64) ........................................... 5 97 19.4 0
Herschel Walker (1989-91) .................................. 86 681 7.9 5 John Holland (1974) .............................................. 5 84 16.8 0
John Henderson (1968-72).................................. 81 1,330 16.2 9 Doug Cunningham (1979) ..................................... 5 50 10.0 0
Tom Hall (1964-66, ‘68-69) ................................. 81 1,163 14.4 7 Darryl Ingram (1989) ............................................. 5 47 9.4 1
Tony Galbreath (1981-83).................................... 80 645 8.0 2 Jeff Womack (1987) .............................................. 5 46 8.1 1
RECORDS
Terry LeCount (1979-83, ‘87) .............................. 79 1,225 15.5 7 Mark Kellar (1976-78)............................................ 5 17 3.4 0
Troy Williamson (2005-07).................................. 79 1,067 13.5 3 Keith Henderson (1992)......................................... 4 60 15.0 0
Charles Evans (1993-98) ..................................... 78 531 6.8 1 Olanda Truitt (1993) .............................................. 4 40 10.0 0
Jim Lash (1973-76) ............................................. 75 1,252 16.7 3 Bill Barnes (1965-66)............................................. 4 35 8.8 0
David Palmer (1994-00) ...................................... 73 631 8.6 1 Martin Nance (2006).............................................. 4 33 8.3 0
Terry Allen (1990-94) .......................................... 72 675 9.4 3 Steve Finch (1987)................................................. 3 54 18.0 0
Rick Fenney (1987-91) ........................................ 71 628 8.8 2 Tom Adams (1962)................................................ 3 51 17.0 0
Visanthe Shiancoe (2007-08) ...................... 69 919 13.3 8 Kent Kramer (1969-70).......................................... 3 47 15.7 1
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Jim Phillips (1965-67) ......................................... 68 1,091 16.0 7 Ricky Parks (1987) ................................................ 3 46 15.3 0
Chris Walsh (1994-02) ........................................ 67 719 10.7 4 Dick Haley (1961) .................................................. 3 43 14.3 0
D’Wayne Bates (2002-03).................................... 65 840 12.9 5 Leon Clarke (1963) ................................................ 3 34 11.3 0
Leroy Hoard (1996-99) ........................................ 60 577 9.6 1 John Henry Mills (1999) ........................................ 3 30 10.0 0
Gordon Smith (1961-65) ..................................... 57 1,277 22.4 13 Mardye McDole (1981-83)..................................... 3 29 9.7 0
Kelly Campbell (2002-04) .................................... 57 1,062 18.6 8 David Frisch (1996) ............................................... 3 27 9.0 1
Jim Lindsey (1966-72) ........................................ 56 632 11.3 4 Phil Frye (1987) ..................................................... 3 25 7.2 0
Hugh McElhenny (1961-62)................................. 53 474 8.9 3 Ciatrick Fason (2005-06) ....................................... 3 19 6.3 0
Onterrio Smith (2003-04) .................................... 51 523 10.3 2 Jesse Clarke (1989-90) .......................................... 3 18 6.0 0
Adrian Cooper (1994-95) ..................................... 50 570 11.4 0 Carl Hilton (1986-89) ............................................. 3 17 5.6 3
Bernard Berrian (2008) ............................. 48 964 20.1 7 Keenan Howry (2003-05)....................................... 3 18 6.0 0
Bob Bruer (1980-84)............................................ 46 455 9.8 7 Will Sherman (1961).............................................. 2 40 20.0 0
Sidney Rice (2007-08) .............................. 46 537 11.7 8 Carlester Crumpler (1999) ..................................... 2 35 17.5 1
Matthew Hatchette (1997-00) .............................. 43 640 14.9 4 Willie Gillespie (1987) ............................................ 2 28 14.0 0
HISTORY
Sam McCullum (1974-75, ‘82-83) ....................... 42 608 14.4 5 Clint Haslerig (1975).............................................. 2 28 14.0 0
Mike Mularkey (1983-88) .................................... 42 464 11.0 5 Rhett Dawson (1973)............................................. 2 24 12.0 0
Roger Craig (1992-93)......................................... 41 333 8.1 1 Gary Ballman (1973).............................................. 2 22 11.0 0
Adrian Peterson (2007-08) ......................... 40 393 9.8 1 Ron Daugherty (1987) ........................................... 2 21 10.5 0
Jim Gustafson (1985-90)..................................... 38 491 12.9 5 Robert Tate (1997-01) ........................................... 2 20 10.0 0
Robert Ferguson (2007-08) ................................. 35 416 11.9 1 Doug Paschel (1980-81)........................................ 2 18 9.0 0
D.J. Dozier (1987-91) ......................................... 32 298 9.3 2 Steve Harris (1987)................................................ 2 17 8.5 0
Clinton Jones (1967-72) ...................................... 31 306 9.9 0 Artose Pinner (2006) ............................................. 2 15 7.5 0
EXTRA POINTS
Dave Middleton (1961) ........................................ 30 444 14.8 2 Brett Wilson (1987) ............................................... 2 14 7.0 0
Greg DeLong (1995-98)....................................... 30 205 6.8 0 Andre Thomas (1987)............................................ 2 13 6.5 0
Preston Carpenter (1966) .................................... 27 487 17.3 4 Lance Rentzel (1965-66)........................................ 2 10 5.0 0
Hal Bedsole (1964-66) ......................................... 26 418 16.1 8 Mike L. Jones (1990-91) ....................................... 2 8 4.0 2
Tony Richardson (2006-07)................................. 24 200 8.3 0 Adam Walker (1987).............................................. 2 3 1.5 0
Billy McMullen (2006).......................................... 23 307 13.3 2 Bill McWatters (1964)............................................ 2 -1 -0.5 0
EXECUTIVES
Jeff Dugan (2004-08)................................. 6 14 2.3 0 Paul Krause (1968-79)........................................... 1 0 0.0 0
Bob Berry (1965-67, ‘73-76) ................................. 5 13 2.6 0 Al Denson (1971)................................................... 1 0 0.0 0
Bill Harris (1969-70) .............................................. 6 13 2.2 0 Jeff Siemon (1972-82)........................................... 1 0 0.0 0
Jimmy Smith (1987).............................................. 7 13 1.9 0 Mike Saxon (1994-95) ........................................... 1 0 0.0 0
Travis Prentice (2001) ......................................... 14 13 0.9 2 Mitch Berger (1996-01) ......................................... 1 0 0.0 0
Nick Davis (2002-03) ............................................. 1 11 11.0 0 Kyle Richardson (2002) ......................................... 1 0 0.0 0
Jamie Caleb (1961)................................................ 3 11 3.7 0 John Avery (2003) ................................................. 1 0 0.0 0
Leonard Moore (1987)........................................... 4 11 2.8 0 Charles Stackhouse (2003).................................... 1 0 0.0 0
Earl Denny (1967-68) ............................................ 2 9 4.5 0 Lance Rentzel (1965-66)........................................ 1 -1 -1.0 0
COACHES
Ahmad Rashad (1976-81)...................................... 1 8 8.0 0 Jim Gustafson (1985-89)....................................... 1 -2 -2.0 0
Travis Taylor (2005-06) ......................................... 3 8 2.7 0 Harry Newsome (1990-93) .................................... 2 -2 -1.0 0
Bethel Johnson (2006) .......................................... 4 8 2.0 0 Shaun Hill (2005)................................................... 2 -2 -1.0 0
Norm Snead (1971) ............................................... 6 6 1.0 1 Tom Hall (1964-66, ‘68-69) ................................... 4 -4 -1.0 0
Gus Frerotte (2003-04, 08) .................................. 31 5 0.2 1 Jay Fiedler (1998) .................................................. 4 -6 -1.5 0
Steve Jordan (1982-94) ......................................... 1 4 4.0 1 Mike Mularkey (1983-88) ...................................... 1 -6 -6.0 0
Robert Tate (1997-01) ........................................... 1 4 4.0 0 Bucky Scribner (1987-89)...................................... 2 -7 -3.5 0
Brian Russell (2002-04)......................................... 1 4 4.0 0 Chris Kluwe (2005-08) ............................... 1 -7 -7.0 0
STAFF
John McCormick (1962) ........................................ 2 4 2.0 0 Bobby Wade (2007-08) .............................. 1 -9 -9.0 0
Jim Young (1965-66) ............................................ 3 4 1.3 0 Preston Carpenter (1966) ...................................... 1 -10 -10.0 0
Phil Frye (1987) ..................................................... 4 4 1.0 0 Jerry Reichow (1961-64) ....................................... 1 -12 -12.0 0
Andre Thomas (1987)............................................ 6 4 0.7 0 Mike Eischeid (1972-74)........................................ 1 -13 -13.0 0
Aundrae Allison (2007-08) .......................... 3 4 1.3 0 Dwight Collins (1984) ............................................ 3 -14 -4.7 0
Dave Nelson (1984) ............................................... 1 3 3.0 0 Mike Mercer (1961) ............................................... 1 -32 -32.0 0
PLAYERS
Troy Walters (2000-01) ......................................... 1 3 3.0 0
Stu Voigt (1970-80) ............................................... 2 3 1.5 1
Steve Harris (1987)................................................ 4 3 0.8 0
Gordon Smith (1961-65) ....................................... 1 2 2.0 0
ROOKIES
Offensive Defensive Special Teams
Year Rush Pass Fumble Total Int Fumble Total Punt Kick Blk Punt Blk FG Total
1961 ....................14.............22 .............. 0 .............36 ..............................................0 ..................0............... 0 ................................1 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 1
1962 ......................7.............22 .............. 0 .............29 ..............................................1 ..................1............... 2 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
1963 ....................17.............16 .............. 0 .............33 ..............................................2 ..................2............... 4 ................................1 ...............1........................0........................0 .............. 2
1964 ....................14.............23 .............. 0 .............37 ..............................................4 ..................1............... 5 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
1965 ....................19.............21 .............. 0 .............40 ..............................................2 ..................0............... 2 ................................0 ...............1........................1........................0 .............. 2
2008 SEASON
1966 ....................15.............18 .............. 0 .............33 ..............................................1 ..................0............... 1 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
1967 ....................10.............11 .............. 0 .............21 ..............................................2 ..................1............... 3 ................................0 ...............1........................0........................0 .............. 1
1968 ....................19.............11 .............. 0 .............30 ..............................................1 ..................0............... 1 ................................1 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 1
1969 ....................15.............24 .............. 1 .............40 ..............................................2 ..................0............... 2 ................................0 ...............0........................1........................0 .............. 1
1970 ....................16.............12 .............. 0 .............28 ..............................................2 ..................3............... 5 ................................0 ...............0........................2........................0 .............. 2
1971 ....................14...............9 .............. 0 .............23 ..............................................1 ..................1............... 2 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
1972 ....................11.............19 .............. 0 .............30 ..............................................2 ..................2............... 4 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
1973 ....................14.............16 .............. 0 .............30 ..............................................2 ..................0............... 2 ................................0 ...............0........................1........................0 .............. 1
1974 ....................17.............22 .............. 0 .............39 ..............................................0 ..................1............... 1 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
RECORDS
1975 ....................18.............27 .............. 1 .............46 ..............................................0 ..................2............... 2 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
1976 ....................18.............17 .............. 0 .............35 ..............................................0 ..................0............... 0 ................................0 ...............0........................1........................0 .............. 1
1977 ......................9.............19 .............. 0 .............28 ..............................................0 ..................1............... 1 ................................0 ...............0........................1........................0 .............. 1
1978 ....................10.............25 .............. 0 .............35 ..............................................0 ..................1............... 1 ................................0 ...............0........................1........................0 .............. 1
1979 ......................9.............23 .............. 0 .............32 ..............................................0 ..................0............... 0 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
1980 ....................14.............22 .............. 0 .............36 ..............................................2 ..................0............... 2 ................................0 ...............1........................0........................0 .............. 1
1981 ......................8.............27 .............. 0 .............35 ..............................................0 ..................1............... 1 ................................0 ...............1........................0........................0 .............. 1
1982 ......................6.............15 .............. 0 .............21 ..............................................1 ..................1............... 2 ................................0 ...............0........................0........................0 .............. 0
PLAYOFF RECORDS
EXECUTIVES
Both Teams, Game 225 2004 65 vs. LA Rams, 9/19/76
10 @ Chi., 9/23/73 Most First Downs Passing, Opponent, Fewest Rushing Attempts, Game
Most Field Goals, Season Season 11 vs. G.B., 11/29/81
35 1998 222 2007 11 @ N.O., 10/7/01
34 1994 Fewest First Downs Passing, Season Fewest Rushing Attempts, Opponent, Game
32 1989 85 1967 6 vs. Ari., 11/26/06
Most Field Goals, Opponent, Season 136 1987# YARDS
34 2006 139 2007 Most Yards Gained Rushing, Season
Fewest Field Goals, Season Fewest First Downs Passing, Opponent, 2,634 2007
8 1977, 1982& Season 2,507 2002
COACHES
12 1978 80 1977 2,343 2003
Most Field Goals, Game Most First Downs, Passing, Game 2,338 2008
7 vs. LA Rams, 11/5/89 24 vs. Balt., 9/28/69 Most Yards Gained Rushing, Opponent,
6 @ Balt., 12/13/98 Most First Downs, Passing, Opponent, Game Season
Most Field Goals, Opponent, Game 22 @ N.E., 11/13/94 2,637 1961
6 vs. Det., 11/13/66 22 vs. Buf., 9/15/02 Fewest Yards Gained Rushing, Season
6 @ Det., 10/17/99 22 @ G.B., 11/11/07 912 1982&
Most Field Goals, Both Teams, Game Fewest First Downs, Passing, Game 1,467 2005*
STAFF
7 vs. Det., 11/13/66 1 @ G.B., 12/21/06 Fewest Yards Gained Rushing, Opponent,
7 @ Chi., 9/23/73 Fewest First Downs, Passing, Opponent, Season
7 vs. NYG, 11/16/86 Game 985 2006*
7 vs. LA Rams, 11/5/89 1 vs. Chi., 10/1/67 1,020 1982&
7 vs. G.B., 9/26/93 1 @ S.F., 11/29/76 1,089 1969
7 vs. Det., 9/20/98 1 @ Chi., 11/20/77 Most Yards Gained Rushing, Game
PLAYERS
7 @ Det., 10/17/99 1 @ Chi., 12/3/06 378 vs. S.D., 11/4/07
7 vs. Chi., 9/24/06 Most First Downs, Penalty, Season 311 @ Chi., 10/14/07
7 vs. Oak., 11/18/07 36 1999 Most Yards Gained Rushing, Opponent,
Most Consecutive Games Scoring Most First Downs, Penalty, Opponent, Game
Field Goal Season 343 vs. Chi., 11/20/70
31 1968-70 36 2003 Most Yards Gained Rushing, Both Teams,
SAFETIES Fewest First Downs, Penalty, Season Game
Most Safeties, Season 8 1982& 548 vs. LA Rams, 11/5/61
ROOKIES
3 1965, 1981, 2008 16 1992, 1993* 486 vs. Chi., 10/17/65
Most Safeties, Opponent, Season Fewest First Downs, Penalty, Opponent, Fewest Yards Gained Rushing, Game
2 1988, 1995, 1996, 2007 Season 11 vs. Chi., 10/28/96
Most Safeties, Game 8 1962 Fewest Yards Gained Rushing, Opponent,
2 @ Atl., 10/5/03 10 1974 Game
2 vs. G.B., 11/9/08 Most First Downs, Penalty, Game -3 @ Det., 12/10/06
6 vs. Oak., 9/14/81 7 @ Mia., 11/19/06
FIRST DOWNS 6 vs. S.F., 10/24/99
2008 SEASON
AVERAGE GAIN
Most First Downs, Season Most First Downs, Penalty, Opponent, Game Highest Average Gain Rushing, Season
351 2004 7 @ Chi., 9/25/78 5.3 2002, 2007
350 2002 NET YARDS GAINED RUSHING AND Lowest Average Gain Rushing, Season
Most First Downs, Opponent, Season PASSING 3.2 1970
350 2004 Most Yards Gained, Season Highest Average Gain Game (Min. 10 att.)
Most First Downs, Both Teams, Season 6,339 2004 8.8 vs. S.D., 11/4/07
701 2004 6,294 2003 TOUCHDOWNS
Fewest First Downs, Season Most Yards Gained, Opponent, Season Most Touchdowns, Rushing, Season
167 1982& 6,352 1984 26 2002
272 2006* Fewest Yards Gained, Season 22 1988, 2007
RECORDS
Fewest First Downs, Opponent, Season 2,879 1982& Most Touchdowns, Rushing, Opponent,
158 1969 4,316 2005* Season
243 1988 Fewest Yards Gained, Opponent, Season 29 1961
Most First Downs, Game 2,720 1969 Fewest Touchdowns, Rushing, Season
34 vs. Balt., 9/28/69 4,091 1988* 6 1982&
33 vs. Det., 11/6/88 Most Yards Gained, Game 7 1996*
32 @ G.B., 11/17/91 622 vs. Balt., 9/28/69 Fewest Touchdowns, Rushing, Opponent,
32 vs. N.O., 11/19/95 605 @ N.O., 10/17/04 Season
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Most First Downs, Opponent, Game 559 vs. S.F., 10/30/66 2 1971
33 @ Phil., 11/11/01 Most Yards Gained, Opponent, Game 7 2007
Most First Downs, Both Teams, Game 576 @ Balt., 12/16/62 Most Touchdowns, Rushing, Game
57 vs. Buf., 9/15/02 Most Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game 4 Many times, last time vs. S.D., 11/4/07
Fewest First Downs, Game 1,013 @ Wash., 11/2/86 Most Touchdowns, Rushing, Opponent,
3 @ G.B., 12/21/06 Fewest Yards Gained, Game Game
Fewest First Downs, Opponent, Game 87 vs. G.B., 11/14/71 5 vs. S.F., 10/15/61
3 @ Det., 11/24/88 Fewest Yards Gained, Opponent, Game 5 @ St.L, 12/10/00
Fewest First Downs, Both Teams, Game 60 vs. Atl., 11/9/75 Most Touchdowns, Rushing, Both Teams,
14 @ Atl., 12/21/69 60 @ N.O., 11/16/75 Game
Most First Downs, Rushing, Season 60 @ Det., 11/24/88 7 vs. S.F., 10/15/61
142 1975 Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams, Game 7 @ Sea., 9/29/02
Most First Downs, Rushing, Opponent, 272 vs. LA Rams, 10/26/70
Season Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More PASSING
148 1979 Yards
ATTEMPTS
HISTORY
Most First Downs, Rushing, Game 556 1975 Fewest Passes Attempted, Opponent,
19 vs. Chi., 10/17/65 551 1966 Season
Most First Downs, Rushing, Opponent, Most Rushing Attempts, Opponent, Season 292 1982&
Game 583 1979 312 1977
20 vs. S.F., 10/15/61 Fewest Rushing Attempts, Season 366 1979*
Fewest First Downs, Rushing, Game 245 1982&
0 vs. Chi., 10/28/96 376 2001*
EXECUTIVES
237 @ Phil., 11/11/01 13 1976, 1979
Most Yards, Kickoff Returns, Opponent, PENALTIES Most, Season, Opponent
Game TOTAL PENALTIES 6 1961, 1974
367 @ Balt., 12/13/98 Most Penalties, Season Most, Game
TOUCHDOWNS 137 2002 4 @ T.B., 11/25/79 (2 pat, 1-fg, 1 punt)
Most Touchdowns, Kickoff Returns, Season Most Penalties, Opponent, Season Most, Game, Opponent
2 1999 137 2005 2 Dal., 10/20/68 (2-fgs)
Most Touchdowns, Kickoff Returns, Fewest Penalties, Season 2 Buff., 12/9/79 (1-fg, 1 punt)
Opponent, Season 36 1961 2 @ Atl., 12/15/85 (2-fgs)
4 1998 83 1991* 2 Chi., 10/28/96 (1 punt, 1-fg)
COACHES
Fewest Penalties, Opponent, Season
FUMBLES 47 1972
TOTAL FUMBLES 81 1994*
Most Fumbles, Season Most Penalties, Game
45 1963 16 @ Det., 12/19/82
Most Fumbles, Opponent, Season Most Penalties, Opponent, Game
50 1963 17 @ Cin., 9/18/05
Fewest Fumbles, Season Fewest Penalties, Game
STAFF
10 1998 0 Many times, last vs. Chi., 12/3/72
12 1982& Fewest Penalties, Opponent, Game
Fewest Fumbles, Opponent, Season 0 @ G.B., 11/27/77
16 2002 0 @ Chi., 10/23/72
Most Fumbles, Game YARDS PENALIZED
8 @ S.F., 10/24/65 Most Yards Penalized, Season
PLAYERS
Most Fumbles, Opponent, Game 1,139 2002
10 vs Det., 11/12/67 Most Yards Penalized, Opponent, Season
FUMBLES LOST 1,167 1998
Most Fumbles Lost, Season Fewest Yards Penalized, Season
25 1965 375 1961
Most Fumbles Lost, Opponent, Season 565 1991*
31 1963 Fewest Yards Penalized, Opponent, Season
Fewest Fumbles, Lost, Season 399 1982&
ROOKIES
3 1980 614 1994*
Fewest Fumbles, Lost, Opponent, Season Most Yards Penalized, Game
7 2002, 2003 173 @ L.A. Rams, 9/22/67
8 1966 Most Yards Penalized, Opponent, Game
169 @ Det., 10/25/98
2008 SEASON
DATE OPPONENT (ATTENDANCE) RESULT HEAD COACH STARTING QB FINAL RECORD
9/17/1961 .........vs. Chicago (32,236) ............................... W, 37-13 .............. Norm Van Brocklin ........... George Shaw ....................................... 3-11
9/16/1962 .........at Green Bay (38,669) ............................. L, 7-34.................. Norm Van Brocklin ........... Fran Tarkenton .................................2-11-1
9/15/1963 .........at San Francisco (30,781) ....................... W, 24-20 .............. Norm Van Brocklin ........... Fran Tarkenton ...................................5-8-1
9/13/1964 .........vs. Baltimore Colts (35,563) .................... W, 34-24 .............. Norm Van Brocklin ........... Fran Tarkenton ...................................8-5-1
9/19/1965 .........at Baltimore Colts (56,562) ..................... L, 16-35................ Norm Van Brocklin ........... Fran Tarkenton ...................................... 7-7
9/11/1966 .........at San Francisco (29,312) ....................... T, 20-20................ Norm Van Brocklin ........... Fran Tarkenton ...................................4-9-1
9/17/1967 .........vs. San Francisco (39,638) ...................... L, 21-27................ Bud Grant ......................... Ron VanderKelen................................3-8-3
9/14/1968 .........vs. Atlanta (45,563) ................................. W, 47-7 ................ Bud Grant ......................... Joe Kapp ............................................. 8-6#
9/21/1969 .........at NY Giants (62,900) .............................. L, 23-24................ Bud Grant ......................... Gary Cuozzo ...................................... 12-2#
RECORDS
9/20/1970 .........vs. Kansas City (47,900).......................... W, 27-10 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Gary Cuozzo ...................................... 12-2#
9/20/1971 .........at Detroit (54,418) ................................... W, 16-13 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Gary Cuozzo ...................................... 11-3#
9/18/1972 .........vs. Washington (47,900) ......................... L, 21-24................ Bud Grant ......................... Fran Tarkenton ...................................... 7-7
9/16/1973 .........vs. Oakland (46,619) ............................... W, 24-16 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Fran Tarkenton .................................. 12-2#
9/15/1974 .........at Green Bay (56,312) ............................. W, 32-17 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Fran Tarkenton .................................. 10-4#
9/21/1975 .........vs. San Francisco (48,418) ...................... W, 27-17 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Fran Tarkenton .................................. 12-2#
9/12/1976 .........at New Orleans (58,156).......................... W, 40-9 ................ Bud Grant ......................... Fran Tarkenton ...............................11-2-1#
9/18/1977 .........vs. Dallas (47,678) .................................. L, 10-16 (OT) ....... Bud Grant ......................... Fran Tarkenton .................................... 9-5#
9/3/1978 ...........at New Orleans (54,187).......................... L, 24-31................ Bud Grant ......................... Fran Tarkenton .................................8-7-1#
PLAYOFF RECORDS
9/2/1979 ...........vs. San Francisco (46,539) ...................... W, 28-22 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Tommy Kramer ..................................... 7-9
9/7/1980 ...........vs. Atlanta (44,733) ................................. W, 24-23 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Tommy Kramer ................................... 9-7#
9/5/1981 ...........at Tampa Bay (66,287) ............................ L, 13-21................ Bud Grant ......................... Steve Dils .............................................. 7-9
9/12/1982 .........vs. Tampa Bay (58,440) .......................... W, 17-10 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Tommy Kramer ................................... 5-4#
9/4/1983 ...........at Cleveland (70,087)............................... W, 27-21 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Tommy Kramer ..................................... 8-8
9/2/1984 ...........vs. San Diego (57,276) ............................ L, 13-42................ Les Steckel ....................... Tommy Kramer ................................... 3-13
9/8/1985 ...........vs. San Francisco (57,375) ...................... W, 28-21 .............. Bud Grant ......................... Tommy Kramer ..................................... 7-9
9/7/1986 ...........vs. Detroit (54,851) ................................. L, 10-13................ Jerry Burns ....................... Tommy Kramer ..................................... 9-7
9/13/1987 .........vs. Detroit (57,061) ................................. W, 34-19 .............. Jerry Burns ....................... Wade Wilson ....................................... 8-7#
9/4/1988 ...........at Buffalo (76,783)................................... L, 10-13................ Jerry Burns ....................... Wade Wilson ..................................... 11-5#
9/10/1989 .........vs. Houston (54,015)............................... W, 38-7 ................ Jerry Burns ....................... Wade Wilson ..................................... 10-6#
9/9/1990 ...........at Kansas City (68,363) ........................... L, 21-24................ Jerry Burns ....................... Wade Wilson ....................................... 6-10
9/1/1991 ...........at Chicago (64,112) ................................. L, 6-10.................. Jerry Burns ....................... Wade Wilson ......................................... 8-8
9/6/1992 ...........at Green Bay (58,617) ............................. W, 23-20 (OT) ...... Dennis Green .................... Rich Gannon...................................... 11-5#
9/5/1993 ...........at LA Raiders (44,120) ............................ L, 7-24.................. Dennis Green .................... Jim McMahon ..................................... 9-7#
HISTORY
9/4/1994 ...........at Green Bay (59,487) ............................. L, 10-16................ Dennis Green .................... Warren Moon .................................... 10-6#
9/3/1995 ...........at Chicago (63,036) ................................. L, 14-31................ Dennis Green .................... Warren Moon ........................................ 8-8
9/1/1996 ...........vs. Detroit (52,972) ................................. W, 17-13 .............. Dennis Green .................... Warren Moon ...................................... 9-7#
8/31/1997 .........at Buffalo (79,139)................................... W, 34-13 .............. Dennis Green .................... Brad Johnson ...................................... 9-7#
9/6/1998 ...........vs. Tampa Bay (62,538) .......................... W, 31-7 ................ Dennis Green .................... Brad Johnson .................................... 15-1#
9/12/1999 .........at Atlanta (69,555) ................................... W, 17-14 .............. Dennis Green .................... Randall Cunningham ......................... 10-6#
9/3/2000 ...........vs. Chicago (64,104) ............................... W, 30-27 .............. Dennis Green .................... Daunte Culpepper .............................. 11-5#
9/9/2001 ...........vs. Carolina (64,108) ............................... L, 13-24................ Dennis Green .................... Daunte Culpepper ................................ 5-11
9/8/2002 ...........at Chicago (63,226) * .............................. L, 23-27................ Mike Tice .......................... Daunte Culpepper ................................ 6-10
EXTRA POINTS
9/7/2003 ...........at Green Bay (70,505) ............................. W, 30-25 .............. Mike Tice .......................... Daunte Culpepper .................................. 9-7
9/12/2004 .........vs. Dallas (64,105) .................................. W, 35-17 .............. Mike Tice .......................... Daunte Culpepper ................................ 8-8#
9/11/2005 .........vs. Tampa Bay (63,939) .......................... L, 13-24................ Mike Tice .......................... Daunte Culpepper .................................. 9-7
9/11/2006 .........at Washington (90,608) ........................... W, 19-16 .............. Brad Childress .................. Brad Johnson ...................................... 6-10
9/9/2007 ...........vs. Atlanta (62,815) ................................. W, 24-3 ................ Brad Childress .................. Tarvaris Jackson ................................... 8-8
9/8/2008 ...........at Green Bay (71,004) ............................. L, 19-24................ Brad Childress .................. Tarvaris Jackson ............................... 10-6#
*at Champaign, IL #qualified for playoffs
The 1989 Vikings defense ranked #1 in the NFL and featured Pro Bowlers DE Chris Doleman (56), DT Keith Millard (75), LB Scott Studwell (55),
S Joey Browner and CB Carl Lee. Millard was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year that season while Doleman led the NFL with 21.0 sacks.
The defense amassed 71.0 sacks on the season, the 2nd-most in NFL history.
EXECUTIVES
VIKINGS ALL-TIME PLAYOFF LEADERS
PASSING (MINIMUM 100 ATTEMPTS) INTERCEPTIONS
Player G Att. Cmp. Pct. Yds. TD Lg Int Rtg Player G No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD
1. Cunningham, R. 5 151 79 52.3 1,036 9 66t 3 85.9 1. Bryant, Bobby (1967-80) 14 6 80 13.3 63t 1
(1997-99) 2. Browner, Joey (1983-91) 6 3 40 13.3 26 0
2. Kapp, Joe 4 101 61 60.3 835 3 28 3 84.4 Wright, Jeff (1971-77) 12 3 34 11.3 18 0
COACHES
(1967-69) Wright, Nate (1971-80) 12 3 26 8.7 26 0
3. Culpepper, D. 4 134 73 54.5 980 8 68t 5 82.3 Turner, John (1979-83, 85, 87) 4 3 25 8.3 17 0
(1999-05) Krause, Paul (1968-79) 19 3 14 4.7 14 0
4. Wilson, Wade 6 185 99 53.5 1,322 7 63 6 75.6 Griffith, Robert (1994-01) 8 3 46 15.3 31 0
(1981-91) 8. Rutland, Reggie (1987-92) 6 2 45 22.5 45t 1
5. Tarkenton, Fran 11 292 149 51.0 1,803 11 57 17 58.6 Hilgenberg, Wally (1968-79) 19 2 0 0.0 0 0
(1961-66, 72-78) Tate, Robert (1997-01) 5 2 5 2.5 4 0
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RUSHING PUNT RETURNS (MINIMUM 10 RETURNS)
Player G Att. Yds. Avg. Lg TD Player G No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD
1. Foreman, Chuck (1973-79) 13 229 860 3.8 62 7 1. Carter, Anthony (1985-93) 8 17 259 15.2 84t 1
2. Smith, Robert (1993-00) 9 145 590 4.1 27 1
3. Osborn, Dave (1965-75) 13 109 380 3.5 22 5 KICKOFF RETURNS (MINIMUM 10 RETURNS)
PLAYER
4. Reed, Oscar (1968-74) 9 56 229 4.1 46 0
5. Nelson, Darrin (1982-89, ‘91-92) 7 46 170 3.7 14 0 Player G No.Yards Avg.LongTD
6. Brown, Ted (1979-86) 3 42 160 3.8 18t 3 1. Palmer, David (1994-00) 6 22 517 23.5 51 0
7. Kapp, Joe (1967-69) 4 27 160 5.9 19 2 2. West, Charlie (1968-73) 8 18 387 21.5 51 0
8. Hoard, Leroy (1996-99) 6 41 155 3.8 12 4 3. Nelson, Darrin (1982-89, 91-92) 8 11 233 21.2 34 0
9. Brown, Bill (1962-74) 12 42 139 3.3 19 1
SCORING
ROOKIES
10. Culpepper, Daunte (1999-05) 4 18 133 7.4 30 1
2007 SEASON
4. Moss, Randy (1998-04) 8 35 723 20.7 68t 9 6. Foreman, Chuck (1973-79) 13 6 -- -- -- 36
5. Voigt, Stu (1970-80) 14 30 362 12.1 28 3 7. White, Sammy (1976-86) 9 5 -- -- -- 30
6. Jordan, Steve (1982-94) 11 26 343 13.2 36 1 Gilliam, John (1972-75) 7 5 -- -- -- 30
7. Henderson, John (1968-72) 6 23 309 13.4 46 0 Osborn, Dave (1965-75) 14 5 -- -- -- 30
8. Reed, Jake (1991-99, ‘01) 8 21 353 16.8 53 2 Hoard, Leroy (1996-99) 7 5 -- -- -- 30
9. Rashad, Ahmad (1976-82) 7 20 278 13.9 35 1
Smith, Robert (1993-00) 9 20 153 7.7 32 1 FIELD GOALS (MINIMUM 10 MADE)
RECORDS
1. Berger, Mitch (1996-01) 9 41 40.1 63 0
2. Clabo, Neil (1975-77) 4 41 38.6 52 0 Bold indicates active in 2008
3. Coleman, Greg (1978-87) 4 20 38.3 46 1
4. Eischeid, Mike (1972-74) 6 31 38.1 52 1
5. Scribner, Bucky (1987-90) 6 36 36.2 46 1
BIG DAYS/PLAYOFFS
PLAYOFF RECORDS
253 Tommy Kramer vs. Atl., 1/9/83 111 John Henderson vs. K.C., 1/11/70
253 Wade Wilson vs. LA Rams, 12/26/88 111 Cris Carter @ St.L., 1/16/00`
252 Tommy Kramer @ Wash., 1/15/83 102 Anthony Carter vs. LA Rams, 12/26/88
EXTRA POINTS
KICKOFF
SCORING RUSHING INTERCEPTIONS
Most Points Most Yards Rushing Most Passes Intercepted
44 @ N.O., 1/3/88, 44-10 W 222 vs. Clev., 1/4/70 4 @ Dal., 12/30/73
EXECUTIVES
Fewest Points 210 @ N.O., 1/3/88 4 @ N.O., 1/3/88
0 @ NYG, 1/14/01, 0-41 L Fewest Yards Rushing 4 @ G.B., 1/9/05
Opponent/Most Points 21 vs. Pitt., 1/12/75 Opponent/Most Passes Intercepted
49 @ St.L., 1/16/00, 37-49 L Opponent/Most Yards Rushing 5 @ Phil., 1/3/81
Opponent/Fewest Points 255 @ Dal., 12/28/96
7 Clev., 1/4/70, 27-7 W Opponent/Fewest Yards Rushing PENALTIES
7 @ LA Rams, 12/26/77, 14-7 W 31 @ St.L., 1/16/00
Most Decisive Win 50 @ Balt., 12/22/68 Most Penalties
34 @ N.O., 1/3/88, 44-10 11 vs. Chi., 1/1/95
PASSING
COACHES
Most Decisive Loss Fewest Penalties
41 @ NYG, 1/14/01, 0-41 1 vs. S.F., 12/27/70
Most Points Combined Most Net Yards Passing Opponent/Most Penalties
86 @ St.L., 1/16/00, 37-49 L 389 @ St.L., 1/16/00 13 vs. Ari., 1/10/99
62 vs. Ari., 1/10/99, 41-21 W 340 vs. Chi., 1/1/95 Opponent/Fewest Penalties
Most Points Overcome To Win Game Fewest Net Yards Passing 0 vs. Wash., 12/22/73
16 @ NYG, 12/27/97, 23-22 W 45 @ LA Rams, 12/26/77 Most Yards Penalized
10 vs. LA Rams, 12/27/69, 23-20 W Opponent/Most Net Yards Passing 108 @ Phi., 1/16/05
STAFF
8 vs. Atl., 1/9/83, 30-24 W 380 @ NYG, 1/14/01 Fewest Yards Penalized
Opponent/Fewest Net Yards Passing 5 vs. S.F., 12/27/70
FIRST DOWNS 63 @ Dal., 12/30/73 Opponents/Most Yards Penalized
63 vs. Mia., 1/13/74 107 vs. Pitt., 1/12/75
Most First Downs Most Pass Attempts
28 @ N.O., 1/3/88 61 vs. Chi., 1/1/95 PUNTING
PLAYER
27 @ St.L., 1/16/00 50 @ St.L., 1/16/00
Fewest First Downs Fewest Pass Attempts Most Punts
9 vs. Pitt., 1/12/75 10 @ LA Rams, 12/26/77 10 @ Wash., 1/17/88
9 @ NYG, 1/14/01 13 vs. Clev., 1/4/70 Fewest Punts
Opponent/Most First Downs Opponent/Most Pass Attempts 1 vs. Ari., 1/10/99
31 @ S.F., 1/3/98 48 vs. N.O., 1/6/01 Opponent/Most Punts
31 @ NYG, 1/14/01 45 vs. LA Rams, 12/26/88 8 vs. S.F., 12/27/70
ROOKIES
Opponent/Fewest First Downs Opponent/Fewest Pass Attempts 8 @ Dal., 1/1/78
9 @ Dal., 12/30/73 7 vs. Mia., 1/13/74 8 @ Wash., 1/17/88
9 @ N.O., 1/3/88 Most Pass Completions Opponent/Fewest Punts
9 @ NYG, 1/14/01 33 vs. Chi., 1/1/95 1 @ Dal., 12/28/96
MOST FIRST DOWNS BY: 29 vs. Atl., 1/17/99 1 @ NYG, 1/14/01
Rushing 29 @ St.L., 1/16/00 Highest Average (4 Punts)
14 @ Dal., 12/30/73 Fewest Pass Completions 50.8 vs. Atl., 1/17/99
2007 SEASON
14 @ N.O., 1/3/88 5 @ LA Rams, 12/26/77 Opponent/Highest Average (4 Punts)
Passing 6 vs. Wash., 1/2/93 48.5 @ K.C., 1/11/70
20 @ St.L., 1/16/00 Opponent/Most Completions
19 vs. Atl., 1/17/99 30 vs. N.O., 1/6/01 PUNT RETURNS
Penalty 29 @ NYG, 1/14/01
4 vs. Atl., 1/9/83 Opponent/Fewest Completions Most Punt Returns
FEWEST FIRST DOWNS BY: 6 vs. Mia., 1/13/74 6 @ N.O., 1/3/88
Rushing Most QB Sacks Most Punt Return Yards
2 vs. K.C., 1/11/70 5 vs. Dal., 12/28/75 143 @ N.O., 1/3/88
2 vs. Oak., 1/9/77 Opponent/Most QB Sacks Opponent/Most Punt Returns
2 @ LA Rams, 12/31/78 8 @ Wash., 1/17/88 7 vs. LA Rams, 12/26/76
RECORDS
2 @ S.F., 1/3/98 Opponent/Most Punt Return Yards
2 @ NYG, 1/14/01 109 vs. Phi. 1/4/09
Passing
4 vs. Pitt., 1/12/75 KICKOFF RETURNS
4 @ LA Rams, 12/26/77 Most Kickoff Returns
4 vs. Wash., 1/2/93 8 @ Dal., 12/28/96
MOST OPP. FIRST DOWNS BY: 8 @ St.L., 1/16/00
Rushing 8 @ NYG, 1/14/01
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Opponent/Most Fumbles
Most Net Yards Gained 5 vs. S.F., 12/27/70
476 @ St. L., 1/16/00 Opponent/Most Fumbles Lost
429 vs. N.O., 1/6/01 3 vs. S.F., 12/27/70
417 @ N.O., 1/3/88 3 vs. LA Rams, 12/29/74
Fewest Net Yards Gained
114 @ NYG, 1/14/01
123 vs. Pitt., 1/12/75
EXTRA POINTS
1969 (12-2 regular season, NFL Central Champions) 1992 (11-5 regular season, NFC Central Champions)
Western Conference Championship NFC First-Round Playoffs
vs. L.A. Rams (47,900) ...............12/27/69.................. 23-20 W vs. Washington (57,353) .................1/2/93..................... 7-24 L
NFL Championship
vs. Cleveland (47,900) ....................1/4/70.................... 27-7 W 1993 (9-7 regular season, NFC Central runner-up)
Super Bowl IV (New Orleans, LA) NFC First-Round Playoffs
vs. Kansas City (80,562) ...............1/11/70..................... 7-23 L at N.Y. Giants (75,089) ...................1/9/94................... 10-17 L
1970 (12-2 regular season, NFC Central Champions) 1994 (10-6 regular season, NFC Central Champions)
NFC Divisional Playoffs NFC First-Round Playoffs
vs. San Francisco (46,050) .........12/27/70................... 14-17 L vs. Chicago (60,347) .......................1/1/95................... 18-35 L
1971 (11-3 regular season, NFC Central Champions) 1996 (9-7 regular season, NFC Central runner-up)
NFC Divisional Playoffs NFC First-Round Playoffs
vs. Dallas (49,100) ......................12/25/71................... 12-20 L at Dallas (64,682) ........................12/28/96................... 15-40 L
1973 (12-2 regular season, NFC Central Champions) 1997 (9-7 regular season, NFC Central 4th place)
NFC Divisional Playoffs NFC First-Round Playoffs
vs. Washington (46,409) .............12/22/73.................. 27-20 W at N.Y. Giants (77,710) ...............12/27/97.................. 23-22 W
NFC Championship Game NFC Divisional Playoffs
at Dallas (60,272) ........................12/30/73.................. 27-20 W at San Francisco (65,018) ...............1/3/98................... 22-38 L
Super Bowl VIII (Houston, TX)
vs. Miami (68,142) .........................1/13/74..................... 7-24 L 1998 (15-1 regular season, NFC Central Champions)
NFC Divisional Playoffs
1974 (10-4 regular season, NFC Central Champions) vs. Arizona (63, 760) .....................1/10/99.................. 41-21 W
NFC Divisional Playoffs NFC Championship
vs. St. Louis (44,626) ..................12/21/74.................. 30-14 W vs. Atlanta (64,060) .......................1/17/99...........27-30 L (OT)
NFC Championship Game
vs. L.A. Rams (47,404) ...............12/29/74.................. 14-10 W 1999 (10-6 regular season, NFC Central runner-up)
Super Bowl IX (New Orleans, LA) NFC First-Round Playoffs
vs. Pittsburgh (80,997) ..................1/12/75..................... 6-16 L vs. Dallas (64,056) ..........................1/9/00.................. 27-10 W
NFC Divisional Playoffs
1975 (12-2 regular season, NFC Central Champions) @ St. Louis (66,194) .....................1/16/00................... 37-49 L
NFC Divisional Playoffs
vs. Dallas (46,425) ......................12/28/75................... 14-17 L 2000 (11-5 regular season, NFC Central Champions)
NFC Divisional Playoffs
1976 (11-2-1 regular season, NFC Central Champions) vs. New Orleans (63,881) ................1/6/01.................. 34-16 W
NFC Divisional Playoffs NFC Championship
vs. Washington (47,221) .............12/18/76.................. 35-20 W @ NY Giants (79,310) ....................1/14/01..................... 0-41 L
NFC Championship Game
vs. L.A. Rams (47,191) ...............12/26/76.................. 24-13 W 2004 (8-8 regular season, NFC North runner-up)
Super Bowl XI(Pasadena, CA) NFC First-Round Playoffs
vs. Oakland (103,438) .....................1/9/77................... 14-32 L @ Green Bay (71,075) .....................1/9/05.................. 31-17 W
NFC Divisional Playoffs
1977 (9-5 regular season, NFC Central Champions) @ Philadelphia (67,222) .................1/16/05................... 14-27 L
NFC Divisional Playoffs
at L.A. Rams (62,538) .................12/26/77.................... 14-7 W 2008 (10-6 regular season, NFC North Champions)
NFC Championship Game NFC First-Round Playoffs
at Dallas (61,968) ............................1/1/78..................... 6-23 L vs. Philadelphia (61,746) ..................1/4/09................... 14-26 L
EXECUTIVES
Metropolitan Stadium. The Vikings lost, 10-6. The
TARKENTON NAMED LEAGUE MVP — Quarterback final points at the stadium were scored on a 33-yard
Fran Tarkenton was named the NFL’s Most Valuable field goal by Minnesota kicker Rick Danmeier. The
Player for 1975 after leading the Vikings to the league’s last Vikings touchdown at Met Stadium was scored
best record (12-2). He led the NFC and finished 2nd in on a 6-yard run by Ted Brown against Green Bay on
the NFL in passing with a 91.7 rating. He completed Nov. 29, 1981.
273-of-425 passes for 2,994 yards and 25 TDs with
13 INTs. METRODOME OPENS — The Vikings played their
1st game at the Metrodome in a preseason matchup
COACHES
HAUGSRUD DIES — Ole Haugsrud passed away in against Seattle on Aug. 21, 1982. Minnesota pre-
March, 1976. He was one of the prime forces in the vailed, 7-3. The 1st touchdown in the new facility
drive to bring an NFL franchise to Minnesota. Haugsrud was scored by Joe Senser on an 11-yard pass from
sat on the Board of Directors for 16 years of the team’s Tommy Kramer. The 1st regular-season game in the
existence. He was replaced on the team’s Board of Metrodome was the 1982 opener on September 12,
Bud Grant coached the Vikings to 4 Super Directors by his widow Margaret Haugsrud. when the Vikings defeated Tampa Bay, 17-10. Rickey
Bowls and was inducted to the Pro Football Young scored the 1st regular-season touchdown in the
EIGHTH DIVISION TITLE — The Vikings clinched their facility on a 3-yard run in the 2nd quarter.
STAFF
Hall of Fame in 1994.
4th consecutive NFC Central championship and their
game to lead the league in scoring defense for the 3rd 8th division title in 9 years by defeating the Packers, 12TH PLAYOFF APPEARANCE — In a strike-shortened
consecutive year. 17-10, at Milwaukee County Stadium on Nov. 21, 1976. 9-game 1982 season, the Vikings won 3-of-their-last-4
Minnesota finished the season with the best record in regular-season games to earn a post-season berth.
VIKINGS RE-ACQUIRE TARKENTON — In 1972 the the NFC at 11-2-1.
PLAYERS
Vikings traded Norm Snead, Bob Grim, Vince Clements FIRST DOME PLAYOFF GAME — On Jan. 9, 1983, the
and a 1st-round choice in ‘72 and ‘73 to the NY Giants FOURTH SUPER BOWL — The Vikings played in Vikings defeated Atlanta, 30-24, in a 1st-round game
for Fran Tarkenton. their 3rd Super Bowl in 4 years against the Oakland that was the 1st playoff matchup in the Metrodome.
Raiders at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Jan. Minnesota lost to the eventual Super Bowl Champion
BOYER DIES — In 1972 E. William Boyer passed away. 9, 1977. Minnesota lost, 32-14. The Vikings earned a Redskins, 21-7, in the NFC semi-finals at RFK Stadium
He was one of the prime forces in the drive to bring trip to Super Bowl XI by defeating the Rams, 24-13, at on Jan. 15, 1983.
an NFL franchise to Minnesota. Boyer was president Metropolitan Stadium on Dec. 26, 1976, in what ended
ROOKIES
of the Vikings from 1960-64 and sat on the Board of up being the last Vikings playoff game at the Met. GRANT RETIRES — On Jan. 27, 1984, Bud Grant
Directors for the first 12 years of the team’s existence. retired as Head Coach of the Vikings. In 17 seasons
He was replaced on the team’s Board of Directors by KAPLAN NAMED TO BOARD — In 1977 team attorney Grant led Minnesota to 12 playoff appearances, 11
his son-in-law Jack Steele. Sheldon Kaplan was named to the Vikings Board of division titles and 4 Super Bowls. His career regular-
Directors. He replaced Bernard H. Ridder, Jr., who was season record was 151-87-5 (.632).
FIFTH DIVISION TITLE — The Vikings began the ’73 one of the team’s 5 founders.
season with 9 straight victories and clinched the NFC STECKEL HIRED — Les Steckel, who was an offensive
2008 SEASON
Central championship before they even lost a game. NINTH DIVISION TITLE — The Vikings clinched the assistant with the Vikings for 5 seasons, was named
Minnesota clinched the division crown by defeating NFC Central crown on the season’s final weekend by the 3rd head coach in franchise history on Jan. 29,
Detroit, 28-7, at Metropolitan Stadium on Nov. 11, defeating the Lions, 30-21, in Detroit on Dec. 17, 1977. 1984. Steckel, who came to the Vikings in 1979 after
1973. The Vikings finished with a 12-2 mark, which tied Minnesota wrapped up its 5th straight NFC Central title working as an assistant with the 49ers, was the young-
for the best record in the league that year. and its 9th division crown in 10 seasons. est head coach in the NFL in ‘84 at age 38.
SECOND SUPER BOWL — On Jan. 13, 1974, the FOURTH NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME — On Jan. GRANT RETURNS — On Dec. 18, 1984, Bud Grant was
Vikings played in the 2nd Super Bowl in franchise 1, 1978 the Vikings played Dallas in their 4th NFC re-hired as head coach. He replaced Les Steckel who
history against the Miami Dolphins at Rice Stadium in Championship Game in 5 years at Texas Stadium. guided the team in 1984 after Grant retired following
Houston, TX. The Dolphins prevailed, 24-7. Minnesota Minnesota lost 23-6 to the Super Bowl champs. the 1983 season.
earned the trip to Super Bowl VIII by defeating Dallas,
27-10, in the NFC Championship game. CHANGES ON BOARD — John Skoglund and Vikings GRANT RE-RETIRES — On Jan. 6, 1986 following the
RECORDS
General Manager Mike Lynn were named to the team’s 1985 season, Bud Grant retired as head coach of the
FINKS RESIGNS — After the 1973 season, Executive Board of Directors replacing Margaret Haugsrud and Vikings. He originally retired after the 1983 season but
Vice President and General Manager Jim Finks H.P. Skoglund, who was one of the team’s founders. returned in ‘85. At the time of his retirement he was
resigned. Under Finks, who was hired in 1964, the Haugsrud joined the board in 1976, replacing her the 6th winningest coach in NFL history with 168 career
Vikings won 5 division titles and appeared in 2 Super husband Ole, who passed away. wins, including playoffs. In 18 seasons he led the team
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Bowls. He also hired Bud Grant as head coach in ‘67. to a 158-96-5 regular-season record.
10TH DIVISION TITLE — Despite losing in the regular-
SIXTH DIVISION TITLE — On Dec. 1, 1974, the Vikings season finale to the Raiders, 27-20, on Dec. 17, 1978,
clinched the NFC Central crown by defeating the Saints, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, the Vikings
29-9, at Metropolitan Stadium, while the Packers lost, captured the NFC Central title when the Packers, who
36-14, at Philadelphia. Minnesota tied for the best played at the same time as Minnesota, lost to the
record in the NFC with a 10-4 mark. Rams, 31-14, at the LA Coliseum. It was the Vikings’
6th straight NFC Central crown and their 10th division
THIRD SUPER BOWL — The Vikings played in their championship in 11 years.
2nd straight Super Bowl, losing to the Pittsburgh
Steelers, 16-6, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans METRODOME GROUND BREAKING — In December,
on Jan. 12, 1975. Minnesota earned a trip to Super 1979, ground was broken for construction of the
Bowl IX by defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 14-10, at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown
Metropolitan Stadium on Dec. 29, 1974. Minneapolis. The stadium, which will house both
HISTORY
EXECUTIVES
Bowl XXXIV champion St. Louis in the Divisional Round was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Eller, Winter Park facility as part of the Vikings Draft Party
at the TWA Dome. the Vikings career sacks leader, was a member of the days after the trade.
vaunted Purple People Eaters defense.
CARTER NAMED MAN OF THE YEAR — Cris Carter VIKINGS CLAIM FIRST NFC NORTH TITLE — The
was honored as the first recipient of the Walter Payton WILF FAMILY TAKES OWNERSHIP — An invest- Vikings rattle off 9 wins in their last 12 games to
NFL Man of the Year Award for civic involvement, char- ment group led by brothers Zygmunt and Mark Wilf capture their 1st division title since 2000 and the team’s
ity work and displaying high character on January 29, were unanimously approved as the new owners of 1st NFC North Championship since the NFC Central
2000, in a ceremony during Super Bowl week in Atlanta. the Vikings by their fellow NFL owners on May 25, was realigned in 2002. Minnesota also played host to a
The award was re-named after Payton, a Hall of Fame 2005. The Wilfs, owners of a real estate development playoff game for the 1st time since 2000 and made its
COACHES
running back who died in 1999. company in New Jersey, took ownership in mid-June 1st playoff appearance since 2004.
from former owner Red McCombs, who had owned
SMITH BREAKS TEAM RUSHING RECORD — Robert the club since 1998. Joining the Wilfs ownership PETERSON LEADS NFL IN RUSHING — Second-year
Smith surpassed Chuck Foreman’s 20-year-old career group is cousin Leonard Wilf, Reggie Fowler, David RB Adrian Peterson set a team record with 1,760 yards
rushing record in the team’s 28-16 win at Chicago Mandelbaum and Alan Landis. rushing to become the 1st-ever Viking to lead the
(10/15/00). Smith ended his career with 6,818 NFL in rushing. Peterson broke the 100-yard barrier 10
yards. He also established a new team record with CHILDRESS TAKES THE HELM — The Vikings named times during the season and became just the 5th player
1,521 rushing yards on the season and holds the team Brad Childress the 7th head coach in the history of in NFL history to rush for more than 3,000 yards in his
STAFF
record with 29 career 100-yard games. the franchise on January 6, 2006. Childress comes to 1st 2 seasons (3,101).
the Vikings after seven seasons with the Philadelphia
40th ANNIVERSARY TEAM ANNOUNCED — The Eagles, spending the 2002-05 seasons as offensive RUSHING DEFENSE DYNASTY — The Vikings become
Vikings celebrated their 40th season of NFL football coordinator. The Eagles won NFC East titles in 2001, the first defense since the 1970 merger to rank No. 1 in
in 2000, highlighted by a luncheon on November 30 ‘02, ‘03 and ‘04 and represented the NFC in Super Bowl the NFL against the run for 3 straight years. Minnesota
PLAYERS
to introduce the Vikings 40th Anniversary Team. That XXXIX against New England. During his tenure with the gave up just 76.9 yards per game to lead the league.
night the Vikings topped Detroit 24-17 and Cris Carter Eagles, Childress was instrumental in the development
caught his 1,000th pass on a 4-yard TD from Daunte of 5-time Pro Bowl selection QB Donovan McNabb. VIKINGS LOSE FOUNDING FATHER — One of the
Culpepper. Carter was only the 2nd player in NFL his- Childress began his coaching career at the University Vikings original stockholders and most-adamant sup-
tory to record 1,000 career receptions. of Illinois from 1978-84 and tutored the Wisconsin porters, Don McNeely passed away in March of 2009. In
Badgers offense from 1991-98. addition to his role in helping build the Vikings tradition,
15TH DIVISION TITLE — The Vikings overcame every McNeely was revered as one of Minnesota’s great phi-
ROOKIES
critic’s expectations in 2000 to post an 11-5 regular- VIKINGS UNVEIL NEW UNIFORMS — The franchise lanthropists. McNeely was an ardent supporter of the
season record, win the franchise’s 15th NFC Central made the most dramatic change to its uniforms in the arts and also donated large gifts to the Minnesota State
title and made the 23rd playoff appearance in team history of the team during the 2006 offseason. The Fair, St. John’s University, the Warner Nature Center and
history, ending in the 7th NFC Championship game team unveiled the new uniforms before an enthusiastic the Como Conservatory.
at Giants Stadium. crowd at Mall of America on April 27, 2006.
McDANIEL ENSHRINED — G Randall McDaniel joined
YARY ENSHRINED — On August 4, 2000, Ron Yary VIKINGS SEND 4 LINEMEN TO PRO BOWL — The former linemate Gary Zimmerman in the Pro Football
2008 SEASON
was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Yary 2006 Vikings strong play along the defensive and Hall of Fame on August 8, 2009. McDaniel started
played 14 seasons with Minnesota and played in 4 offensive lines was recognized league-wide as C Matt 12 consecutive Pro Bowls (1989-2000), started 202
Super Bowls and 7 Pro Bowls during his career. Birk, G Steve Hutchinson, DT Kevin Williams and DT consecutive games and missed only 2 games his entire
Pat Williams all earned Pro Bowl honors. career, which started when he was a 1st-Round Draft
TICE REPLACES GREEN — On January 4, 2002, Mike pick by the Vikings in 1988.
Tice replaced Dennis Green on the sideline for the ROOKIE RUNS TO RECORDS — In only his 5th NFL
Vikings. Tice coached the 2001 regular season finale game, rookie RB Adrian Peterson broke the team
at Baltimore. Green assembled a 97-62 regular season record for rushing yards in a game with 224 at Chicago
record at the helm of the Vikings. Green led the team (10/14/07). Three weeks later he topped that by setting
to 4 NFC Central Division titles and twice played in the the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards
NFC Championship game. Green’s teams made the
playoffs in 8 of his 10 seasons.
vs. San Diego (11/4/07). He went on to lead the NFC
in rushing with 1,341 yards, was named All-Pro, NFL
RECORDS
Offensive Rookie of the Year, started in the Pro Bowl
TICE NAMED HEAD COACH — On January 10, 2002 and took home game MVP honors.
Mike Tice was named the 6th Head Coach in Vikings
history. Tice is the 3rd of the 6 Vikings Head Coaches SOLID 7 EARN PRO BOWL TRIPS — The Vikings sent
to be promoted from within the team’s coaching ranks 7 players to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl, the most to earn
PLAYOFF RECORDS
but is the 1st Head Coach to have played for the Vikings. the honor since the 2000 season. The team was repre-
sented by C Matt Birk, G Steve Hutchinson, S Darren
NFL RE-ALIGNS — The 2002 season marked the Sharper, FB Tony Richardson, DT Kevin Williams, DT
re-alignment of the NFL as the League expanded to 32 Pat Williams and RB Adrian Peterson.
teams when the Houston Texans joined as an expan-
sion franchise. The NFL re-aligned into 8 divisions of 4
teams each. The Vikings moved into the newly-formed
NFC North after years in the NFC Central.
EXECUTIVES
Bud Grant 1967-83
Buster Mertes, John Michels, Jim Carr (1967-68, 1978-81), Bob Hollway 1967-70, ‘78-83), Jerry Burns (1968-83), Neill Armstrong (1969-77), Jack Patera (1969-75),
Jocko Nelson (1971-78), Buddy Ryan (1976-77), Murray Warmath (1978-79), Floyd Reese (1979-83), Les Steckel (1979-83), Tom Cecchini (1980-83), Jed Hughes
(1982-83).
Les Steckel 1984
Tom Batta, Raymond Berry, Bud Bjornaraa, Dean Brittenham, Jerry Burns, Ross Fichtner, Bob Hollway, Bob Leahy, Buster Mertes, John Michels, Dan Radakovich,
Floyd Reese, Dick Rehbein, Mike Sweatman.
Bud Grant 1985
Tom Batta, Jerry Burns, Pete Carroll, Bob Hollway, John Michels, Floyd Reese, Dick Rehbein, Marc Trestman, Paul Wiggin.
COACHES
Jerry Burns 1986-91
Tom Batta, John Michels, Dick Rehbein, Paul Wiggin, Pete Carroll (1986-89), Bob Hollway (1986), Monte Kiffin (1986-89, ‘91), Floyd Peters (1986-90), Bob Schnelker
(1986-90), Marc Trestman (1986, ‘89-91), John Brunner (1987-91), Rollie Dotsch (1987), Jerry Brown (1988-91), Maxie Baughan (1989-91), Tom Moore (1989-91).
Dennis Green, Mike Tice 1992-2001
Richard Solomon (1992-01), Steve Wetzel (1992-01), Tom Batta (1992-93), Jack Burns (1992-93), Brian Billick (1992-98), Tony Dungy (1992-95), Monte Kiffin (1992-
94), John Michels (1992-93), Tom Moore (1992-93), Willie Shaw (1992-93, 2001), John Teerlinck (1992-94), Tyrone Willingham (1992-94), Mike Wolf (1992-94),
Chris Foerster (1993-95), Carl Hargrave (1994-2001), Foge Fazio (1995-99), John Levra (1995-97), Chip Myers (1995-98), Ray Sherman (1995-97, ‘99), Jeff Friday
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(1996-98), Tom Olivadotti (1996-99), Mike Tice (1996-2001), Dave Atkins (1997-99), Wade Harman (1997-98), Hubbard Alexander (1998-99), Andre Patterson (1998-
99), Dean Dalton (1999-2001), John Kasper (1999), John Tice (1999-2001), Alex Wood (1999-2001), Charlie Baggett (2000-01), John Fontes (2000), Chuck Knox,
Jr. (2000-01), Daryl Lawrence (2000-01), Sherman Lewis (2000-01), Emmitt Thomas (2000-01), Fred von Appen (2000), Brian Baker (2001), Gary Zauner (1994-01),
Trent Walters (1994-01), Keith Rowen (1994-96), Jerry Rhome (1994), Mark Asanovich (1995).
Mike Tice 2002-05
PLAYERS
Charlie Baggett (2002-04), Brian Baker, Pete Bercich, Ted Cottrell (2004-05), Dean Dalton, Mark Ellis (2004-05), Jay Hayes (2002), Chuck Knox, Jr., Daryl Lawrence
(2002-03), Scott Linehan (2002-04), Steve Loney, George O’Leary (2002-03), Jim Panagos, Willie Shaw (2002-03), John Tice, Steve Wetzel (2002-03), Alex Wood
(2002), Randy Hanson (2003-05), Kevin Ross (2003-05), Kurtis Shultz (2004-05), Rusty Tillman (2003-05), Wes Chandler (2005), Foge Fazio (2005), Rich Olson
(2005), Jerry Rhome (2005).
Brad Childress 2006-09
Juney Barnett, Darrell Bevell, Eric Bieniemy, Brendan Daly (2006-08), Karl Dunbar, Paul Ferraro (2006-08), Ryan Ficken (2007-09), Leslie Frazier (2007-09), Jason
Glenn (2009), Jim Hueber, Jeff Imamura, Jimmie Johnson, Tom Kanavy, Derek Mason (2007-09), Clay Matchett (2006), Pat Morris, Brian Murphy, Chad O’Shea
(2006-08), Fred Pagac, Diron Reynolds (2009), Kevin Rogers, Ryan Silverfield (2008-09), Kevin Stefanski, George Stewart (2007-09), Martin Streight, Mike Tomlin
ROOKIES
(2006), Joe Woods, Darrell Wyatt (2006).
2008 SEASON
Atkins, Dave, 1997-99 Kanavy, Tom, 2006-08 Radakovich, Dan, 1984 Tice, John, 1999-2005
Asanovich, Mark, 1995 Kasper, John, 1999 Reese, Floyd, 1979-85 Tice, Mike, 1996-2001
Baggett, Charlie, 2000-04 Kiffin, Monte, 1986-89; ‘91-94 Rehbein, Dick, 1984-91 Tillman, Rusty, 2003-05
Baker, Brian, 2001-03 Knox, Jr., Chuck, 2000-05 Rhome, Jerry, 1994, 2005 Tomlin, Mike, 2006
Barnett, Juney, 2006-08 Lawrence, Daryl, 2000-03 Rogers, Kevin, 2006-08 Trestman, Marc, 1985-86; 89-91
Batta, Tom, 1984-93 Leahy, Bob, 1984 Ross, Kevin, 2003-05 von Appen, Fred, 2000
Baughan, Maxie, 1989-91 Levra, John, 1995-97 Rowen, Keith, 1994-96 Walters, Trent, 1994-2001
Bercich, Pete, 2002-05 Lewis, Sherman, 2000-01 Ryan, Buddy, 1976-77 Warmath, Murray, 1978-79
Berry, Raymond, 1984 Linehan, Scott, 2002-04 Schnelker, Bob, 1986-90 West, Stan, 1961-63
Bevell, Darrell, 2006-08 Loney, Steve, 2002-05 Shultz, Kurtis, 2004-05 Wetzel, Steve, 1992-2003
Mason, Derek, 2007-08
RECORDS
Bieniemy, Eric, 2006-08 Shaw, Willie, 1992-93; ‘01-02 Wiggin, Paul, 1985-91
Billick, Brian, 1992-98 Matchett, Clay, 2006 Sherman, Ray, 1995-97; ‘99 Willingham, Tyrone, 1992-94
Bjornaraa, Bud, 1984 McCormick, Tom, 1963-66 Silverfield, Ryan, 2008 Wolf, Mike, 1992-94
Brewster, Darrel, 1961-63 Mertes, Buster, 1967-84 Solomon, Richard, 1992-2001 Wood, Alex, 1999-2002
Brittenham, Dean, 1984 Michels, John, 1967-93 Steckel, Les, 1979-83 Woods, Joe, 2006-08
Brown, Jerry, 1988-91 Moore, Tom, 1989-93 Stefanski, Kevin, 2006-08 Wyatt, Darrell, 2006
Brunner, John, 1987-91 Morris, Pat, 2006-08 Stewart, George, 2007-08 Yowarsky, Walt, 1961-66
Burns, Jerry, 1968-85 Murphy, Brian, 2006-08 Streight, Martin, 2006-08 Zauner, Gary, 1994-2001
Burns, Jack, 1992-93 Myers, Chip, 1995-98 Sweatman, Mike, 1984
PLAYOFF RECORDS
The 1964 Vikings posted the franchise’s first-ever winning record and finished tied for 2nd in
the NFL Western Conference.
EXECUTIVES
8/28 W 26 at Pittsburgh (46,276) 21 8/31 W 14 at St. Louis Cards (42,544) 10
9/4 L 7 at Denver (43,000) 14 9/7 W 42 San Diego (46,553) 0
9/11 W 24 Miami (47,900) 0 Regular Season (10-4)
Regular Season (11-3) Finish: NFC Central Champions
Finish: NFC Central Champions 9/15 W 32 at Green Bay (56,312) 17
9/20 W 16 at Detroit (54,418) 13 9/22 W 7 at Detroit (49,703) 6
9/26 L 17 Chicago (47,900) 20 9/29 W 11 Chicago (46,619) 7
10/3 W 19 Buffalo (47,900) 0 10/6 W 23 at Dallas (60,817) 21
10/10 W 13 at Philadelphia (65,258) 0 10/13 W 51 Houston (48,490) 10
10/17 W 24 at Green Bay (56,263) 13 10/20 L 16 Detroit (48,501) 20
COACHES
10/25 W 10 Baltimore Colts (49,784) 3 10/27 L 14 New England (48,497) 17
10/31 W 17 at N.Y. Giants (62,829) 10 11/3 W 17 at Chicago (55,753) 0
11/7 L 9 San Francisco (49,784) 13 11/11 W 28 at St. Louis Cards (51,392) 24
11/14 W 3 Green Bay (49,784) 0 11/17 L 7 Green Bay (48,480) 19
11/21 W 23 at New Orleans (83,130) 10 11/24 L 17 at L.A. Rams (90,266) 20
The 1969 Vikings’ picked off 30 passes and 11/28 W 24 Atlanta (49,784) 7 12/1 W 29 New Orleans (48,456) 9
were, led (from left to right) by Paul Krause, 12/5 L 14 at San Diego (54,505) 30 12/7 W 23 Atlanta (48,480) 10
12/11 W 29 Detroit (49,784) 10 12/14 W 35 at Kansas City (72,474) 15
Ed Sharockman, Karl Kassulke, and Earsall
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12/19 W 27 at Chicago (55,049) 10 310 195
Mackbee. 245 139 NFC Divisional Playoffs
1969 NFC Divisional Playoffs (Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN)
(Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN) 12/21 W 30 St. Louis Cards (44,626) 14
Head Coach: Bud Grant 12/25 L 12 Dallas (49,100) 20 NFC Championship Game
Preseason (5-1)
(Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN)
PLAYERS
8/2 W 45 Miami at Tampa (37,219) 10
8/9 W 26 Denver (45,916) 6 1972 12/29 W 14 L.A. Rams (47,404) 10
Super Bowl IX
8/23 W 41 St.L. Cards at Memphis (34,417) 13 Head Coach: Bud Grant (Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, LA)
8/30 L 21 N.Y. Jets at Winston-Salem (31,500) 24 Preseason (3-2) 1/12/75 L 6 Pittsburgh (80,997) 16
9/6 W 28 N.Y. Giants (47,900) 27 8/12 W 24 San Diego (47,900) 13
9/13 W 23 Cleveland at Akron (28,561) 16 8/18 L 10 at Buffalo (41,006) 21
Regular Season (12-2) 8/26 W 20 at Cleveland (70,583) 17
1975
Finish: NFL Central Champions 9/4 W 26 Houston (47,900) 14 Head Coach: Bud Grant
ROOKIES
9/21 L 23 at N.Y. Giants (62,900) 24 9/10 L 19 at Miami (74,298) 21 Preseason (2-3-1)
9/28 W 52 Baltimore Colts (47,900) 14 Regular Season (7-7) 8/9 L 15 N.Y. Jets at Phoenix (51,323) 20
10/5 W 19 Green Bay at U. of MN (60,740) 7 Finish: 3rd in NFC Central 8/17 L 10 at New England (40,218) 36
10/12 W 31 at Chicago (45,757) 0 9/18 L 21 Washington (47,900) 24 8/23 W 16 at Dallas (45,395) 13
10/19 W 27 at St. Louis Cards (49,430) 10 9/24 W 34 at Detroit (54,418) 10 9/1 W 20 Miami (47,653) 7
10/26 W 24 Detroit (47,900) 10 10/1 L 14 Miami (47,900) 16 9/6 L 6 St. Louis Cards (46,975) 13
11/2 W 31 Chicago (47,900) 14 10/8 L 17 St. Louis Cards (49,784) 19 9/13 T 14 at San Diego (31,642) 14
11/9 W 51 Cleveland (47,900) 3 10/15 W 23 at Denver (51,656) 20 Regular Season (12-2)
2008 SEASON
11/16 W 9 at Green Bay (Milw.) (48,321) 7 10/23 L 10 at Chicago (55,701) 13 Finish: NFC Central Champions
11/23 W 52 Pittsburgh (47,202) 14 10/29 W 27 at Green Bay (56,263) 13 9/21 W 27 San Francisco (48,418) 17
11/27 W 27 at Detroit (57,906) 0 11/5 W 37 New Orleans (49,784) 6 9/28 W 42 at Cleveland (65,419) 10
12/7 W 20 at L.A. Rams (80,430) 13 11/12 W 16 Detroit (49,784) 14 10/5 W 28 Chicago (48,446) 3
12/14 W 10 San Francisco (43,028) 7 11/19 W 45 at L.A. Rams (77,982) 41 10/12 W 29 N.Y. Jets (48,444) 21
12/21 L 3 at Atlanta (52,872) 10 11/26 L 10 at Pittsburgh (50,348) 23 10/19 W 25 Detroit (48,446) 19
379 133 12/3 W 23 Chicago (49,784) 10 10/27 W 13 at Chicago (56,302) 9
Western Conference Championship 12/10 L 7 Green Bay (49,784) 23 11/2 W 28 at Green Bay (55,279) 17
(Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN) 12/16 L 17 at San Francisco (61,214) 20 11/9 W 38 Atlanta (48,446) 0
12/27 W 23 L.A. Rams (47,900) 20 301 252 11/16 W 20 at New Orleans (60,214) 7
RECORDS
NFL Championship 11/23 W 28 San Diego (48,443) 13
(Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN) 1973 11/30 L 30 at Washington (54,311) 31
1/4/70 W 27 Cleveland (47,900) 7 12/7 W 24 Green Bay (48,446) 3
Super Bowl IV Head Coach: Bud Grant 12/14 L 10 at Detroit (78,990) 17
(Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, LA) Preseason (5-0) 12/20 W 35 at Buffalo (73,391) 13
1/11/70 L 7 Kansas City (80,562) 23 8/11 W 10 Pittsburgh (46,619) 6 377 180
8/18 W 13 at Kansas City (72,676) 10 NFC Divisional Playoffs
1970 8/25 W 34 at Oakland (57,515) 10 (Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN)
8/31 W 20 Miami (46,619) 17
PLAYOFF RECORDS
10/18 W 54 Dallas (47,900) 13 12/2 L 0 at Cincinnati (59,580) 27 9/19 T 10 L.A. Rams (47,310) (OT) 10
10/26 W 13 L.A. Rams (47,900) 3 12/8 W 31 at Green Bay (56,267) 7 9/26 W 10 at Detroit (77,292) 9
11/1 W 30 at Detroit (58,210) 17 12/16 W 31 at N.Y. Giants (New Haven) (70,041) 7 10/4 W 17 Pittsburgh (47,809) 6
11/8 W 19 at Washington (50,415) 10 296 168 10/10 W 20 Chicago (47,948) 19
11/15 W 24 Detroit (47,900) 20 NFC Divisional Playoffs 10/17 W 24 N.Y. Giants (47,156) 7
11/22 W 10 Green Bay (47,900) 3 (Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN) 10/24 W 31 at Philadelphia (56,233) 12
11/29 L 10 at N.Y. Jets (62,333) 20 12/22 W 27 Washington (46,409) 20 10/31 L 13 at Chicago (56,602) 14
12/5 W 16 Chicago (47,900) 13 NFC Championship Game 11/7 W 31 Detroit (46,735) 23
EXTRA POINTS
12/13 W 35 at Boston (37,819) 14 (Texas Stadium, Irving, TX) 11/14 W 27 Seattle (45,087) 21
12/20 W 37 at Atlanta (57,992) 7 12/30 W 27 Dallas (60,272) 10 11/21 W 17 at Green Bay (Mil.) (53,104) 10
335 143 Super Bowl VIII (Rice Stadium, Houston, TX) 11/29 L 16 at San Francisco (56,775) 20
NFC Divisional Playoffs 1/13/74 L 7 Miami (68,142) 24 12/5 W 20 Green Bay (43,700) 9
(Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN) 12/11 W 29 at Miami (46,543) 7
12/27 L 14 San Francisco (46,050) 17 305 176
1981
Head Coach: Bud Grant
Preseason (1-3)
8/8 L 6 Miami (45,165) 20
8/14 L 13 at Washington (44,662) 27
8/22 W 20 Atlanta (42,908) 19
8/27 L 31 at L.A. Rams (60,141) 34
Regular Season (7-9)
Finish: 4th in NFC Central
9/5 L 13 at Tampa Bay (66,287) 21
9/14 L 10 Oakland (47,186) 36
9/20 W 26 Detroit (45,340) 24
9/27 W 30 at Green Bay (Mil.) (55,012) 13
10/4 W 24 Chicago (43,827) 21
10/11 W 33 at San Diego (50,708) 31
10/18 W 35 Philadelphia (45,459) 23
10/25 L 17 at St. Louis Cards (48,039) 30
11/2 L 17 at Denver (74,834) 19
11/8 W 25 Tampa Bay (47,038) 10
11/15 W 20 New Orleans (45,215) 10
11/23 L 30 at Atlanta (54,086) 31
The 1977 Vikings featured Pro Bowlers RB Chuck Foreman (top left), G Ed White (top middle), 11/29 L 23 Green Bay (46,025) 35
WR Sammy White (top right), T Ron Yary (#73), LB Matt Blair (#59) and LB Jeff Siemon (#50), 12/6 L 9 at Chicago (50,766) 10
12/12 L 7 at Detroit (79,428) 45
NFC Divisional Playoffs 11/26 T 10 at Green Bay (51,737) (OT) 10 12/20 L 6 Kansas City (41,110) 10
(Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN) 12/3 W 28 Philadelphia (38,722) 27 325 369
12/18 W 35 Washington (47,221) 20 12/9 L 14 at Detroit (78,685) 45
NFC Championship Game 12/17 L 20 at Oakland (44,643) 27
(Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN) 294 306
1982
12/26 W 24 L.A. Rams (47,191) 13 NFC Divisional Playoffs Head Coach: Bud Grant
Super Bowl XI (Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA) (L.A. Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA) Preseason (3-2)
1/9/77 L 14 Oakland (103,438) 32 12/31 L 10 L.A. Rams (69,631) 34 8/7 W 30 Baltimore (at Canton) (23,379) 14
8/14 L 17 at Atlanta (49,831) 20
1977 1979 8/21 W 7 Seattle (57,880) 3
8/28 L 17 at Denver (73,371) 27
Head Coach: Bud Grant Head Coach: Bud Grant 9/3 W 24 New Orleans (59,810) 21
Preseason (4-2) Preseason (0-4) Regular Season (5-4)
8/6 W 22 at L.A. Rams (55,168) 17 8/2 L 9 at Seattle (60,881) 12 9/12 W 17 Tampa Bay (58,440) 10
8/13 W 34 Cleveland (45,370) 33 8/11 L 0 at San Diego (49,037) 19 9/16 L 22 at Buffalo (77,753) 23
8/19 L 7 at Baltimore (45,529) 29 8/18 L 10 Miami (45,790) 21 11/21 L 7 at Green Bay (Milw.) (44,681) 26
8/26 W 33 Miami (44,396) 7 8/23 L 0 Kansas City (39,578) 25 11/28 W 35 Chicago (54,724) 7
9/3 L 7 at Cincinnati (52,942) 26 Regular Season (7-9) 12/5 L 14 at Miami (45,721) 22
9/10 W 30 at Buffalo (35,017) 6 Finish: 3rd in NFC Central 12/12 W 13 Baltimore (53,981) 10
Regular Season (9-5) 9/2 W 28 San Francisco (46,539) 22 12/19 W 34 at Detroit (73,058) 31
Finish: NFC Central Champions 9/9 L 7 at Chicago (53,231) 26 12/26 L 14 N.Y. Jets (58,672) 42
9/18 L 10 Dallas (47,678) (OT) 16 9/16 L 12 Miami (46,187) 27 1/3/83 W 31 Dallas (60,007) 27
9/24 W 9 at Tampa Bay (66,272) 3 9/23 W 27 Green Bay (45,524) (OT) 21 187 198
10/2 W 19 Green Bay (47,143) 7 9/30 W 13 at Detroit (75,295) 10 NFC First-Round Playoffs
10/9 W 14 Detroit (45,860) 7 10/7 L 20 Dallas (47,572) 36 (Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN)
10/16 W 22 Chicago (47,708) (OT) 16 10/15 L 7 at N.Y. Jets (54,479) 14 1/9/83 W 30 Atlanta (60,560) 24
10/24 L 3 at L.A. Rams (62,414) 35 10/21 W 30 Chicago (41,164) 27 NFC Second-Round Playoffs
10/30 W 14 at Atlanta (59,257) 7 10/28 L 10 Tampa Bay (46,906) 12 (RFK Stadium, Washington, DC)
11/6 L 7 St. Louis (47,066) 27 11/4 L 7 at St. Louis (47,213) 37 1/15/83 L 7 Washington (54,593) 21
11/13 W 42 Cincinnati (47,371) 10 11/11 L 7 at Green Bay (Milw.) (52,706) 19
11/20 L 7 at Chicago (49,563) 10 11/18 W 14 Detroit (43,650) 7
11/27 W 13 at Green Bay (52,267) 6 11/25 W 23 at Tampa Bay (70,039) 22
1983
12/4 W 28 San Francisco (40,745) 27 12/2 L 21 at L.A. Rams (56,700) (OT) 27 Head Coach: Bud Grant
12/11 L 13 at Oakland (52,771) 35 12/9 W 10 Buffalo (42,239) 3 Preseason (3-1)
12/17 W 30 at Detroit (78,572) 21 12/16 L 23 at New England (54,710) 27 8/6 W 28 St. Louis Cards at London (32,847) 10
231 227 259 337 8/13 L 7 Baltimore (56,061) 10
NFC Divisional Playoffs 8/19 W 19 at Seattle (54,402) 17
(L.A. Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA) 1980 8/26 W 34 Denver (59,435) 3
12/26 W 14 L.A. Rams (62,538) 7 Regular Season (8-8)
NFC Championship Game Head Coach: Bud Grant Finish: 4th in NFC Central
(Texas Stadium, Irving, TX) Preseason (3-1) 9/4 W 27 at Cleveland (70,087) 21
1/1/78 L 6 Dallas (61,968) 23 8/9 W 21 San Diego (45,179) 17 9/8 L 17 San Francisco (58,167) 48
8/18 L 10 at Kansas City (39,879) 14 9/18 W 19 at Tampa Bay (47,567) (OT) 16
8/23 W 17 at Miami (36,116) 10
1978 8/30 W 38 Cleveland (47,262) 16
9/25 W 20 Detroit (58,254) 17
10/2 L 24 Dallas (62,136) 37
Head Coach: Bud Grant Regular Season (9-7) 10/9 W 23 at Chicago (59,632) 14
Preseason (2-2) Finish: NFC Central Champions 10/16 W 34 Houston (58,910) 14
8/5 W 20 Washington (46,212) 13 9/7 W 24 Atlanta (44,733) 23 10/23 W 20 at Green Bay (55,236) (OT) 17
8/12 L 13 at Kansas City (41,092) 17 9/14 L 7 Philadelphia (46,460) 42 10/30 L 31 at St. Louis Cards (38,796) 41
8/18 L 22 at Miami (46,316) 30 9/21 W 34 at Chicago (59,983) 14 11/6 L 12 Tampa Bay (59,239) 17
8/26 W 30 Buffalo (45,062) 27 9/28 L 7 at Detroit (80,291) 27 11/13 L 21 Green Bay (60,113) 29
Regular Season (8-7-1) 10/5 L 17 Pittsburgh (47,583) 23 11/20 W 17 at Pittsburgh (58,417) 14
Finish: NFC Central Champions 10/12 W 13 Chicago (46,751) 7 11/27 L 16 at New Orleans (59,502) 17
9/3 L 24 at New Orleans (54,187) 31 10/19 L 0 at Cincinnati (44,487) 14 12/5 L 2 at Detroit (79,169) 13
9/11 W 12 Denver (46,508) (OT) 9 10/26 L 3 at Green Bay (44,361) 16 12/11 L 13 Chicago (57,880) 19
9/17 L 10 Tampa Bay (46,152) 16 11/2 W 39 at Washington (52,060) 14 12/17 W 20 Cincinnati (51,565) 14
9/25 W 24 at Chicago (53,561) 20 11/9 W 34 Detroit (46,264) 0 316 348
10/1 W 24 at Tampa Bay (65,972) 7 11/16 W 38 Tampa Bay (46,032) 30
10/8 L 28 at Seattle (62,031) 29 11/23 L 13 Green Bay (47,234) 25
10/15 L 17 L.A. Rams (46,551) 34 11/30 W 23 at New Orleans (30,936) 20
10/22 W 21 Green Bay (47,411) 7 12/7 W 21 at Tampa Bay (65,649) 10
10/26 W 21 at Dallas (61,848) 10 12/14 W 28 Cleveland (42,202) 23
11/5 W 17 Detroit (46,008) 7 12/21 L 16 at Houston (51,064) 20
11/12 W 17 Chicago (43,286) 14 317 308
11/19 L 7 San Diego (38,859) 13
EXECUTIVES
11/23 L 20 at Cincinnati (53,003) 24 11/5 W 23 L.A. Rams (59,600) (OT) 21
11/30 W 45 Tampa Bay (56,235) 13 11/12 W 24 at Tampa Bay (56,271) 10
12/7 W 32 at Green Bay (47,637) 6 11/19 L 9 at Philadelphia (65,944) 10
12/14 L 10 at Houston (32,738) 23 11/26 L 19 at Green Bay (Milw.) (55,592) 20
12/21 W 33 New Orleans (51,209) 17 12/3 W 27 Chicago (60,664) 16
398 273 12/10 W 43 Atlanta (58,116) 17
1987 12/17 L 17 at Cleveland (70,777) (OT) 23
12/25 W 29 Cincinnati (58,829) 21
Head Coach: Jerry Burns 351 275
Preseason (2-2) NFC Divisional Playoffs
COACHES
8/15 L 17 at New Orleans (52,884) 23 (Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA)
8/22 W 37 Indianapolis (49,304) 13 1/6/90 L 13 San Francisco (64,585) 41
8/29 L 27 New England (49,339) 38
9/3 W 27 at Denver (74,081) 17
Pro Bowl safety Joey Browner led or finished Regular Season (8-7)
1990
2nd on the Vikings in tackles from 1985-89. Finish: 2nd in NFC Central Head Coach: Jerry Burns
9/13 W 34 Detroit (57,061) 19 Preseason (3-1)
9/20 W 21 at L.A. Rams (63,367) 16 8/11 L 10 New Orleans (48,154) 13
1984
STAFF
10/4 L 16 Green Bay (13,911) 23 8/19 W 23 at Cleveland (60,989) 20
Head Coach: Les Steckel 10/11 L 7 at Chicago (32,113) 27 8/26 W 22 Houston (46,191) 21
Preseason (1-3) 10/18 L 10 at Tampa Bay (20,850) 20 8/31 W 20 at Miami (44,689) 17
8/4 W 37 Atlanta (51,693) 6 10/26 W 34 at Philadelphia (66,296) 27 Regular Season (6-10)
8/11 L 7 Miami (54,003) 29 11/1 L 17 Denver (51,011) 27 Finish: 5th in NFC Central
8/18 L 10 Philadelphia (51,743) 31 11/8 W 31 L.A. Raiders (57,150) 20 9/9 L 21 at Kansas City (68,363) 24
PLAYERS
8/24 L 0 at St. Louis Cards (35,864) 31 11/15 W 23 Tampa Bay (48,605) 17 9/16 W 32 New Orleans (56,272) 3
Regular Season (3-13) 11/22 W 24 Atlanta (53,866) 13 9/23 L 16 at Chicago (65,420) 19
Finish: 5th in NFC Central 11/26 W 44 at Dallas (54,229) (OT) 38 9/30 L 20 Tampa Bay (54,462) (OT) 23
9/2 L 13 San Diego (57,276) 42 12/6 L 24 Chicago (62,331) 30 10/7 L 27 Detroit (57,586) 34
9/9 L 17 at Philadelphia (55,942) 19 12/13 L 10 at Green Bay (Milw.) (47,059) 16 10/15 L 24 at Philadelphia (66,296) 32
9/16 W 27 Atlanta (53,955) 20 12/20 W 17 at Detroit (27,693) 14 10/28 L 10 at Green Bay (Milw.) (55,125) 24
9/23 W 29 at Detroit (57,511) 28 12/26 L 24 Washington (59,160) (OT) 27 11/4 W 27 Denver (57,331) 22
336 335
ROOKIES
9/30 L 12 Seattle (57,171) 20 11/11 W 17 at Detroit (68,264) 7
10/7 L 31 at Tampa Bay (47,405) 35 NFC First-Round Playoffs 11/18 W 24 at Seattle (59,735) 21
10/14 L 20 at L.A. Raiders (49,276) 23 (Superdome, New Orleans, LA) 11/25 W 41 Chicago (58,866) 13
10/21 L 14 Detroit (57,953) 16 1/3/88 W 44 New Orleans (68,127) 10 12/2 W 23 Green Bay (62,058) 7
10/28 L 7 at Chicago (57,517) 16 NFC Divisional Playoffs 12/9 L 15 at N.Y. Giants (76,121) 23
11/4 W 27 Tampa Bay (54,949) 24 (Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA) 12/16 L 13 at Tampa Bay (47,272) 26
11/11 L 17 at Green Bay (Milw.) (52,931) 45 1/9/88 W 36 San Francisco (62,547) 24 12/22 L 24 L.A. Raiders (53,899) 28
11/18 L 21 at Denver (74,716) 42 NFC Championship Game 12/30 L 17 San Francisco (51,590) 20
2008 SEASON
11/25 L 3 Chicago (56,881) 34 (RFK Stadium, Washington, DC) 351 326
11/29 L 17 Washington (55,017) 31 1/17/88 L 10 Washington (55,212) 17
12/8 L 7 at San Francisco (61,384) 51 1991
12/16 L 14 Green Bay (51,197) 38 1988
276 484
Head Coach: Jerry Burns Head Coach: Jerry Burns
Preseason (2-2)
Preseason (3-1) 8/3 L 21 at New Orleans (58,953) 24
1985 8/7 L 20 New Orleans (47,624) 23 8/10 W 34 Pittsburgh (44,959) 24
Head Coach: Bud Grant 8/14 W 28 Chicago at Goteburg, Sweden (33,115) 21 8/17 L 24 at Cincinnati (56,358) (OT) 27
Preseason (3-1) 8/21 W 19 at Phoenix Cards (45,429) (OT) 16 8/23 W 31 Cleveland (45,925) 7
8/10 W 16 at Miami (41,129) 13 8/26 W 24 Miami (51,463) 17 Regular Season (8-8)
RECORDS
8/17 W 41 Pittsburgh (56,887) 34 Regular Season (11-5) Finish: 3rd in NFC Central
8/24 L 10 Seattle (56,562) 27 Finish: 2nd in NFC Central 9/1 L 6 at Chicago (64,112) 10
8/30 W 13 at Denver (69,373) 9 9/4 L 10 at Buffalo (76,783) 13 9/8 W 20 at Atlanta (50,936) 19
Regular Season (7-9) 9/11 W 36 New England (55,545) 6 9/15 W 17 San Francisco (59,148) 14
Finish: 3rd in NFC Central 9/18 W 31 at Chicago (63,990) 7 9/22 L 0 at New Orleans (68,591) 26
9/8 W 28 San Francisco (57,375) 21 9/25 W 23 Philadelphia (56,012) 21 9/29 L 6 Denver (55,031) 13
9/15 W 31 at Tampa Bay (46,188) 16 10/2 L 7 at Miami (59,867) 24 10/6 L 20 at Detroit (63,423) 24
9/19 L 24 Chicago (61,242) 33 10/9 W 14 Tampa Bay (55,374) 13 10/13 W 34 Phoenix Cards (51,209) 7
PLAYOFF RECORDS
9/29 W 27 at Buffalo (45,667) 20 10/16 L 14 Green Bay (59,053) 34 10/20 L 23 at New England (45,367) (OT) 26
10/6 L 10 at L.A. Rams (61,139) 13 10/23 W 49 at Tampa Bay (48,020) 20 10/27 W 28 at Phoenix Cards (45,447) 0
10/13 L 17 at Green Bay (Mil.) (54,674) 20 10/30 L 21 at San Francisco (60,738) 24 11/3 W 28 Tampa Bay (35,737) 13
10/20 W 21 San Diego (61,670) 17 11/6 W 44 Detroit (55,573) 17 11/11 L 17 Chicago (59,001) 34
10/27 L 9 at Chicago (63,815) 27 11/13 W 43 at Dallas (57,830) 3 11/17 W 35 at Green Bay (57,614) 21
11/3 W 16 Detroit (58,012) 13 11/20 W 12 Indianapolis Colts (58,342) 3 11/24 L 14 Detroit (51,644) 34
11/10 L 17 Green Bay (59,970) 27 11/24 W 23 at Detroit (46,379) 0 12/8 W 26 at Tampa Bay (41,091) 24
11/17 L 21 at Detroit (54,647) 41 12/4 W 45 New Orleans (61,215) 3 12/15 W 20 L.A. Rams (61,518) 14
11/24 L 23 New Orleans (54,117) 30 12/11 L 6 at Green Bay (48,892) 18 12/21 L 7 Green Bay (52,860) 27
12/1 W 28 at Philadelphia (54,688) 23 12/19 W 28 Chicago (62,067) 27 301 306
12/8 W 26 Tampa Bay (51,593) 7 406 233
12/15 L 13 at Atlanta (14,167) 14 NFC First-Round Playoffs
12/22 L 35 Philadelphia (49,722) 37 (Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN) 1992
346 359 12/26 W 28 L.A. Rams (57,666) 17 Head Coach: Dennis Green
NFC Divisional Playoffs
HISTORY
Preseason (4-0)
1986 (Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA) 8/8 W 24 Buffalo (36,603) 3
1/1/89 L 9 San Francisco (61,848) 34 8/15 W 30 Kansas City (38,132) 0
Head Coach: Jerry Burns 8/24 W 56 at Cleveland (55,775) 3
Preseason (3-1) 1989 8/29 W 30 at Washington (55,855) 0
8/9 W 30 Miami (52,865) 16
Regular Season (11-5)
8/16 W 29 Denver (53,193) 27 Head Coach: Jerry Burns Finish: NFC Central Champions
8/22 L 17 at Seattle (57,730) 27 Preseason (3-1) 9/6 W 23 at Green Bay (58,617) (OT) 20
EXTRA POINTS
8/30 W 23 at Indianapolis (57,969) 20 8/12 W 23 Kansas City at Memphis (63,528) 13 9/13 L 17 at Detroit (57,519) 31
Regular Season (9-7) 8/21 W 24 Washington (50,213) 13 9/20 W 26 Tampa Bay (48,113) 20
Finish: 2nd in NFC Central 8/26 L 14 at L.A. Rams (45,087) 24 9/27 W 42 at Cincinnati (53,847) 7
9/7 L 10 Detroit (54,851) 13 9/1 W 17 Cincinnati (49,867) 10 10/4 W 21 Chicago (60,992) 20
9/14 W 23 at Tampa Bay (34,579) 10 Regular Season (10-6) 10/15 W 31 Detroit (52,816) 14
9/21 W 31 Pittsburgh (56,795) 7 Finish: NFC Central Champions 10/25 L 13 Washington (59,098) 15
9/28 W 42 Green Bay (60,478) 7 9/10 W 38 Houston (54,015) 7
EXECUTIVES
8/16 W 24 Pittsburgh (63,790) 10 10/17 W 38 at New Orleans (64,900) 31 10/28 L 16 Philadelphia (63,019) 23
8/24 W 28 Indianapolis (63,804) 21 10/24 W 20 Tennessee (64,108) 3 11/4 W 35 San Diego (63,043) 17
8/31 W 20 at Miami (60,136) 7 10/31 L 13 N.Y. Giants (64,012) 34 11/11 L 0 at Green Bay (70,945) 34
Regular Season (5-11) 11/8 L 28 at Indianapolis (57,307) 31 11/18 W 29 Oakland (62,960) 22
Finish: 4th in NFC Central 11/14 L 31 at Green Bay (70,671) 34 11/25 W 41 at N.Y. Giants (78,591) 17
9/9 L 13 Carolina (64,108) 24 11/21 W 22 Detroit (64,156) 19 12/2 W 42 Detroit (62,996) 10
9/23 L 10 at Chicago (66,944) 17 11/28 W 27 Jacksonville (64,004) 16 12/9 W 27 at San Francisco (68,050) 7
9/30 W 20 Tampa Bay (64,105) 16 12/5 L 14 at Chicago (62,051) 24 12/17 W 20 Chicago (63,800) 13
10/7 L 15 at New Orleans (70,020) 28 12/12 L 23 Seattle (64,110) 27 12/23 L 21 Washington (63,634) 32
12/19 W 28 at Detroit (62,337) 27 12/30 L 19 at Denver (76,084) (OT) 22
COACHES
10/14 W 31 Detroit (64,048) 26
10/21 W 35 Green Bay (64,165) 13 12/24 L 31 Green Bay (64,311) 34 365 311
10/28 L 14 at Tampa Bay (65,558) 41 1/2/05 L 18 at Washington (76,876) 21
11/11 L 17 at Philadelphia (65,638) 48 405 395 2008
11/19 W 28 N.Y. Giants (64,283) 16 NFC First-Round Playoffs
11/25 L 6 Chicago (64,214) 13 (Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI) Head Coach: Brad Childress
12/2 L 16 at Pittsburgh (62,661) 21 1/9/05 W 31 at Green Bay (71,705) 17 Preseason (1-3)
12/9 W 42 Tennessee (64,271) 24 NFC Divisional Playoffs 8/9 L 17 Seattle (62,545) 34
8/16 W 23 at Baltimore (70,585) 15
STAFF
12/16 L 24 at Detroit (72,190) 27 (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA)
12/23 L 3 Jacksonville (64,150) 33 1/16/05 L 14 at Philadelphia (67,722) 27 8/23 L 10 Pittsburgh (62,625) 12
12/30 L 13 at Green Bay (59,870) 24 8/28 L 10 at Dallas (60,246) 16
1/7/02 L 3 at Baltimore (69,465) 19 Regular Season (10-6)
290 390 2005 Finish: NFC North Champions
9/8 L 19 at Greem Bay (71,004) 24
Head Coach: Mike Tice
PLAYERS
2002 9/14 L 15 Indianapolis (63,585) 18
Preseason (3-1) 9/21 W 20 Carolina (62,628) 10
Head Coach: Mike Tice 8/14 W 27 Kansas City (63,621) 16 9/28 L 17 at Tennessee (69,143) 30
Preseason (2-2) 8/16 L 21 at N.Y. Jets (76,441) 28 10/6 W 30 at New Orleans (70,015) 27
8/10 L 15 Cleveland (63,532) 27 8/22 W 19 San Diego (64,172) 16 10/12 W 12 Detroit (62,867) 10
8/16 W 24 at Buffalo (46,027) 21 8/28 W 23 at Seattle (63,746) 21 10/19 L 41 at Chicago (62,235) 48
8/23 W 14 Tennessee (63,845) 10 Regular Season (9-7) 11/2 W 28 Houston (62,839) 21
8/29 L 14 at Pittsburgh (57,062) 17 Finish: 2nd in NFC North 11/9 W 28 Green Bay (63,845) 27
ROOKIES
Regular Season (6-10) 9/11 L 13 Tampa Bay (63,939) 24 11/16 L 13 at Tampa Bay (65,278) 19
Finish: 2nd in NFC North 9/18 L 8 at Cincinnati (65,763) 37 11/23 W 30 at Jacksonville (65,064) 12
9/8 L 23 at Chicago (63,226) (Champaign, IL) 27 9/25 W 33 New Orleans (63,952) 16 11/30 W 34 Chicago (63,722) 14
9/15 L 39 Buffalo (64,047) (OT) 45 10/2 L 10 at Atlanta (69,552) 30 12/7 W 20 at Detroit (50,444) 16
9/22 L 14 Carolina (63,945) 21 10/16 L 3 at Chicago (62,143) 28 12/14 W 35 at Arizona (64,457) 14
9/29 L 23 at Seattle (65,212) 48 10/23 W 23 Green Bay (64,278) 20 12/21 L 17 at Atlanta (62,889) 24
10/13 W 31 Detroit (64,013) 24 10/30 L 13 at Carolina (73,502) 38 12/28 W 20 N.Y. Giants (63,761) 19
10/20 L 7 at N.Y. Jets (78,516) 20 11/6 W 27 Detroit (63,813) 14 379 333
2008 SEASON
10/27 W 25 Chicago (64,122) 7 11/13 W 24 at N.Y. Giants (78,637) 21 NFC First-Round Playoffs
11/3 L 24 at Tampa Bay (65,667) 38 11/21 W 20 at Green Bay (70,610) 17 (Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN)
11/10 L 20 N.Y. Giants (64,005) 27 11/27 W 24 Cleveland (63,814) 12 1/4/09 L 14 Philadelphia (61,746) 26
11/17 W 31 Green Bay (64,153) 21 12/4 W 21 at Detroit (61,375) 16
11/24 L 17 at New England (68,436) 24 12/11 W 27 St. Louis (64,005) 13
12/1 L 24 Atlanta (63,947) (OT) 30 12/18 L 3 Pittsburgh (64,136) 18
12/8 L 22 at Green Bay (64,070) 26 12/25 L 23 at Baltimore (70,246) 30
12/15 W 32 at New Orleans (67,851) 31 1/1/06 W 34 Chicago (64,023) 10
12/21 W 20 Miami (64,285) 17 306 344
12/29 W 38 at Detroit (60,233) 36
RECORDS
390 442 2006
2003 Head Coach: Brad Childress
Preseason (2-1-1)
Head Coach: Mike Tice 8/14 L 13 Oakland (63,278) 16
Preseason (1-3) 8/19 W 17 at Pittsburgh (57,813) 10
8/9 L 14 Jacksonville (63,370) 16 8/25 W 30 Baltimore (63,257) 7
8/16 L 16 at Kansas City (75,634) 26 8/31 T 10 at Dallas (60,299) 10
PLAYOFF RECORDS
2004
Preseason (2-2)
Head Coach: Mike Tice 8/10 L 10 St. Louis (62,666) 13
Preseason (2-2) 8/17 W 37 at N.Y. Jets (75,851) 20
8/14 W 23 Arizona (63,658) 6 8/25 L 13 at Seattle (66,723) 30
8/16 L 24 at Atlanta (70,623) 27 8/30 W 23 Dallas (62,938) 14
8/22 W 23 San Francisco (63,960) 10 Regular Season (8-8)
Playoff Appearances Division Titles Team............... Total Games ........All-Time Series ........ Titles
22- Minnesota Vikings 16- Minnesota Vikings Chicago Bears ....................................96 .......................51-43-2 ...................2
11- Chicago Bears 7-Chicago Bears Detroit Lions ....................................95 .......................63-30-2 ...................0
10- Green Bay Packers 5- Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers ....................................96 .......................46-49-1 ...................4
7-Detroit Lions 5- Detroit Lions Minnesota Vikings .......................................- .................................. - ...................1
6- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
EXECUTIVES
10/26/70 W 13 L.A. Rams 3 9/20/04 L 16 at Philadelphia 27 12/6/87 L 24 Chicago 30
9/20/71 W 16 at Detroit 13 11/8/04 L 28 at Indianapolis 31 11/13/88 W 43 at Dallas 3
10/25/71 W 10 Baltimore 3 11/21/05 W 20 at Green Bay 17 12/3/89 W 27 Chicago 16
9/24/72 L 21 Washington 24 9/11/06 W 16 at Washington 13 11/4/90 W 27 Denver 22
10/23/72 L 10 at Chicago 13 10/30/06 L 7 New England 31 12/2/90 W 23 Green Bay 7
11/19/73 L 14 at Atlanta 20 12/17/07 W 20 Chicago 13 9/29/91 L 6 Denver 13
11/11/74 W 28 at St. Louis 24 9/8/08 L 19 at Green Bay 24 12/8/91 W 26 at Tampa Bay 24
10/27/75 W 13 at Chicago 9 10/6/08 W 30 at New Orleans 27 10/31/93 L 27 Detroit 30
10/4/76 W 17 Pittsburgh 6 11/21/93 L 10 at Tampa Bay 23
COACHES
11/29/76 L 16 at San Francisco 20
THURSDAY NIGHT RECORD 12/26/93 W 30 Kansas City 10
10/24/77 L 3 at L.A. Rams 35 Won 5, Lost 5 9/17/95 L 17 Dallas (OT) 23
9/11/78 W 12 Denver (OT) 9 (H: 4-3, A: 1-2) 11/17/96 W 16 at Oakland (OT) 13
9/25/78 W 24 at Chicago 20 10/26/78 W 21 at Dallas 10 12/8/96 W 24 at Detroit 22
10/15/79 L 7 at N.Y. Jets 14 9/16/82 L 22 at Buffalo 23 9/28/97 W 28 Philadelphia 19
9/14/81 L 10 Oakland 36 9/8/83 L 17 San Francisco 48 12/6/98 W 48 Chicago 22
11/2/81 L 17 at Denver 19 11/29/84 L 17 Washington 31 12/20/98 W 50 Jacksonville 10
STAFF
11/23/81 L 30 at Atlanta 31 9/19/85 L 24 Chicago 24 12/12/99 L 28 at Kansas City 31
1/3/83 W 31 Dallas 27 10/15/92 W 31 Detroit 14 10/15/00 W 28 at Chicago 16
12/5/83 L 2 at Detroit 13 10/20/94 W 13 Green Bay (OT) 10 11/25/01 L 6 Chicago 13
10/26/87 W 34 Denver 27 12/1/94 W 33 Chicago (OT) 27 9/29/02 L 23 at Seattle 48
12/19/88 W 28 Chicago 27 11/30/00 W 24 Detroit 17 12/8/02 L 22 at Green Bay 26
9/14/03 W 24 Chicago 14
PLAYERS
10/30/89 L 14 at N.Y. Giants 24 12/21/06 L 7 at Green Bay 9
12/25/89 W 29 Cincinnati 21 11/2/03 L 27 Green Bay 30
10/15/90 L 24 at Philadelphia 32 FRIDAY DAY/NIGHT RECORD 10/17/04 W 38 at New Orleans 31
11/11/91 L 17 Chicago 34 12/25/05 L 23 at Baltimore 30
Won 1, Lost 2
11/2/92 W 38 at Chicago 10 12/23/07 L 21 Washington 32
(H: 0-1, A: 1-1)
10/25/93 W 19 at Chicago 12 11/30/08 W 34 Chicago 14
9/22/67 L 3 at L.A. Rams 39
10/10/94 W 27 at N.Y. Giants 10 12/31/93 W 14 at Washington 9 THANKSGIVING DAY RECORD
12/26/94 W 21 San Francisco 14
ROOKIES
12/24/04 L 31 Green Bay 34
10/30/95 L 6 Chicago 14 Won 5, Lost 1
12/18/95 L 30 at San Francisco 37 SATURDAY NIGHT RECORD (H: 0-0, A: 5-1)
10/28/96 L 13 Chicago 15 Won 3, Lost 0 11/27/69 W 27 at Detroit 0
12/1/97 L 11 Green Bay 27 11/26/87 W 44 at Dallas (OT) 38
(H: 1-0, A: 2-0)
10/5/98 W 37 at Green Bay 24 11/24/88 W 23 at Detroit 0
10/9/65 W 40 at N.Y. Giants 14
11/8/99 W 27 Dallas 17 11/23/95 L 38 at Detroit 44
9/14/68 W 47 Atlanta 7
12/6/99 L 27 Tampa Bay 24 11/26/98 W 46 at Dallas 36
2008 SEASON
12/17/77 W 30 at Detroit 21
12/20/99 W 24 Green Bay 20 11/23/00 W 27 at Dallas 15
SERIES STANDINGS
ARIZONA 1987 (H) Minnesota 24-13 2001 (H) Carolina 24-13 1978 (A) Minnesota 24-20
1989 (H) Minnesota 43-17 2002 (H) Carolina 21-14 (H) Minnesota 17-14
Won 12, Lost 9, Tied 0 1991 (A) Minnesota 20-19 2005 (A) Carolina 38-13 1979 (A) Chicago 26-7
Home 6-4, Away 6-5 1996 (A) Minnesota 23-17 2006 (H) Minnesota 16-13 (OT) (H) Minnesota 30-27
1963 (H) St. Louis 56-14 1998**(H) Atlanta 30-27 (OT) 2008 (H) Minnesota 20-10 1980 (A) Minnesota 34-14
1967 (H) St. Louis 34-24 1999 (A) Minnesota 17-14 (H) Minnesota 13-7
RECORDS
1969 (A) Minnesota 27-10 2002 (H) Atlanta 30-24 (OT) 1981 (H) Minnesota 24-21
1972 (H) St. Louis 19-17 2003 (A) Minnesota 39-26 CHICAGO (A) Chicago 10-9
1974 (A) Minnesota 28-24 2005 (A) Atlanta 30-10 1982 (H) Minnesota 35-7
1974* (H) Minnesota 30-14 Won 51, Lost 43, Tied 2
2007 (H) Minnesota 24-3 Home 30-19, Away 21-24-2 1983 (A) Minnesota 23-14
1977 (H) St. Louis 27-7 2008 (H) Atlanta 24-17 (H) Chicago 19-13
1979 (A) St. Louis 37-7 *Super Bowl Tournament (0-1 In Champaign, IL) 1984 (A) Chicago 16-7
1981 (A) St. Louis 30-17 **NFC Championship Game 1961 (H) Minnesota 37-13 (H) Chicago 34-3
1983 (A) St. Louis 41-31 (A) Chicago 52-35 1985 (H) Chicago 33-24
1991 (H) Minnesota 34-7 1962 (H) Chicago 13-0 (A) Chicago 27-9
PLAYOFF RECORDS
(A) Minnesota 28-0 BALTIMORE (A) Chicago 31-30 1986 (A) Chicago 23-0
1994 (A) Arizona 17-7 1963 (H) Chicago 28-7 (H) Minnesota 23-7
1995 (A) Minnesota 30-24 (OT) Won 1, Lost 2, Tied 0 (A) Tie, 17-17
Home 0-0, Away 1-2 1987 (A) Chicago 27-7
1996 (H) Minnesota 41-17 1964 (H) Chicago 34-28 (H) Chicago 30-24
1997 (A) Minnesota 20-19 1998 (A) Minnesota 38-28 (A) Minnesota 41-14
2001 (A) Baltimore 19-3 1988 (A) Minnesota 31-7
1998* (H) Minnesota 41-21 1965 (H) Chicago 45-37 (H) Minnesota 28-27
2000 (H) Minnesota 31-14 2005 (A) Baltimore 30-23 (A) Minnesota 24-17 1989 (A) Chicago 38-7
2003 (A) Arizona 18-17 1966 (H) Chicago 13-10 (H) Minnesota 27-16
2006 (H) Minnesota 31-26 (A) Chicago 41-28 1990 (A) Chicago 19-16
2008 (A) Minnesota 35-14 BUFFALO 1967 (H) Chicago 17-7 (H) Minnesota 41-13
*NFC Divisional Playoff Game Won 7, Lost 4, Tied 0 (A) Tie, 10-10 1991 (A) Chicago 10-6
Home 3-1, Away 4-3 1968 (H) Chicago 27-17 (H) Chicago 34-17
1971 (H) Minnesota 19-0 (A) Chicago 26-17 1992 (H) Minnesota 21-20
ATLANTA 1975 (A) Minnesota 35-13 1969 (A) Minnesota 31-0 (A) Minnesota 38-10
Won 16, Lost 10, Tied 0 1979 (H) Minnesota 10-3 (H) Minnesota 31-14 1993 (H) Minnesota 10-7
1982 (A) Buffalo 23-22 1970 (A) Minnesota 24-0
HISTORY
1975 (H) Minnesota 38-0 (A) Minnesota 17-0 (H) Minnesota 29-22
1977 (A) Minnesota 14-7 CAROLINA 1975 (H) Minnesota 28-3 1998 (A) Minnesota 31-28
1980 (H) Minnesota 24-23 Won 5, Lost 3, Tied 0 (A) Minnesota 13-9 (H) Minnesota 48-22
1981 (A) Atlanta 31-30 Home 5-2, Away 0-1 1976 (H) Minnesota 20-19 1999 (H) Chicago 24-22
1982* (H) Minnesota 30-24 1996 (H) Minnesota 14-12 (A) Chicago 14-13 (A) Minnesota 27-24 (OT)
1984 (H) Minnesota 27-20 1997 (H) Minnesota 21-14 1977 (H) Minnesota 22-16 (OT) 2000 (H) Minnesota 30-27
1985 (A) Atlanta 14-13 2000 (H) Minnesota 31-17 (A) Chicago 10-7 (A) Minnesota 28-16
EXECUTIVES
1974 (H) Minnesota 29-9 1973 (H) Minnesota 28-21 1984 (H) San Diego 42-13 (A) Tampa Bay 26-13
1975 (A) Minnesota 20-7 1976 (A) Minnesota 31-12 1985 (H) Minnesota 21-17 1991 (H) Minnesota 28-13
1976 (A) Minnesota 40-9 1978 (H) Minnesota 28-27 1993 (H) San Diego 30-17 (A) Minnesota 26-24
1978 (A) New Orleans 31-24 1980 (H) Philadelphia 42-7 1999 (H) Minnesota 35-27 1992 (H) Minnesota 26-20
1980 (A) Minnesota 23-20 1980* (A) Philadelphia 31-16 2003 (A) San Diego 42-28 (A) Minnesota 35-7
1981 (H) Minnesota 20-10 1981 (H) Minnesota 35-23 2007 (H) Minnesota 35-17 1993 (H) Minnesota 15-0
1983 (A) New Orleans 17-16 1984 (A) Philadelphia 19-17 (A) Tampa Bay 23-10
1985 (H) New Orleans 30-23 1985 (A) Minnesota 28-23 1994 (A) Minnesota 36-13
1986 (H) Minnesota 33-17 (H) Philadelphia 37-35 SAN FRANCISCO (H) Tampa Bay 20-17 (OT)
1987# (A) Minnesota 44-10 1988 (H) Minnesota 23-21 Won 20, Lost 22, Tied 1 1995 (A) Tampa Bay 20-17 (OT)
1988 (H) Minnesota 45-3 1989 (A) Philadelphia 10-9
COACHES
Home 12-9, Away 8-13-1 (H) Minnesota 31-17
1990 (H) Minnesota 32-3 1990 (A) Philadelphia 32-24 1961 (H) San Francisco 38-24 1996 (A) Tampa Bay 24-13
1991 (A) New Orleans 26-0 1992 (A) Philadelphia 28-17 (A) San Francisco 38-28 (H) Minnesota 21-10
1993 (H) New Orleans 17-14 1997 (H) Minnesota 28-19 1962 (A) San Francisco 21-7 1997 (H) Tampa Bay 28-14
1994 (H) Minnesota 21-20 2001 (A) Philadelphia 48-17 (H) San Francisco 35-12 (A) Minnesota 10-6
1995 (H) Minnesota 43-24 2004 (A) Philadelphia 27-16 1963 (A) Minnesota 24-20 1998 (H) Minnesota 31-7
1998 (H) Minnesota 31-24 *(A) Philadelphia 27-14 (H) Minnesota 45-14 (A) Tampa Bay 27-24
2000* (H) Minnesota 34-16 2007 (H) Philadelphia 23-16 1964 (A) Minnesota 27-22 1999 (H) Minnesota 21-14
2001 (A) New Orleans 28-15 2008 #(H) Philadelphia 26-14 (H) Minnesota 24-7 (A) Tampa Bay 24-17
STAFF
2002 (A) Minnesota 32-31 *NFC Divisional Playoff Game 1965 (A) Minnesota 42-41 2000 (H) Minnesota 30-23
2004 (A) Minnesota 38-31 #NFC First Round Playoff Game (H) San Francisco 45-24 (A) Tampa Bay 41-13
2005 (H) Minnesota 33-16 1966 (A) Tie, 20-20 2001 (H) Minnesota 20-16
2008 (A) Minnesota 30-27 (H) Minnesota 28-3 (A) Tampa Bay 41-14
#NFC Wild Card Game PITTSBURGH 1967 (H) San Francisco 27-21 2002 (A) Tampa Bay 38-24
*NFC Divisional Playoff Game Won 8, Lost 7, Tied 0 1968 (A) Minnesota 30-20 2005 (H) Tampa Bay 24-13
PLAYERS
Home 5-1, Away 4-4, Neutral 0-1 1969 (H) Minnesota 10-7 2008 (A) Tampa Bay 19-13
1962 (A) Pittsburgh 39-31 1970* (H) San Francisco 17-14
NEW YORK GIANTS 1964 (H) Minnesota 30-10 1971 (H) San Francisco 13-9
Won 13, Lost 10, Tied 0 1967 (A) Minnesota 41-27 1972 (A) San Francisco 20-17 TENNESSEE
Home 5-4, Away 8-6 1969 (H) Minnesota 52-14 1973 (A) Minnesota 17-13 Won 7, Lost 4, Tied 0
1964 (A) Minnesota 30-21 1972 (A) Pittsburgh 23-10 1975 (H) Minnesota 27-17 Home 6-1, Away 1-3
1965 (H) Minnesota 40-14 1974* (N) Pittsburgh 16-6 1976 (A) San Francisco 20-16 1974 (H) Minnesota 51-10
1967 (H) Minnesota 27-24 1976 (H) Minnesota 17-6 1977 (H) Minnesota 28-27 1980 (A) Houston 20-16
1969 (A) New York 24-23 1980 (H) Pittsburgh 23-17 1979 (H) Minnesota 28-22
ROOKIES
1983 (H) Minnesota 34-14
1971 (A) Minnesota 17-10 1983 (A) Minnesota 17-14 1983 (H) San Francisco 48-17 1986 (A) Houston 23-10
1973 (A) Minnesota 31-7 1986 (H) Minnesota 31-7 1984 (A) San Francisco 51-7 1989 (H) Minnesota 38-7
1976 (H) Minnesota 24-7 1989 (A) Pittsburgh 27-14 1985 (H) Minnesota 28-21 1992 (H) Houston 17-13
1986 (H) New York 22-20 1992 (A) Minnesota 6-3 1986 (A) Minnesota 27-24 (OT) 1995 (H) Minnesota 23-17 (OT)
1989 (A) New York 24-14 1995 (A) Minnesota 44-24 1987* (A) Minnesota 36-24 1998 (A) Minnesota 26-16
1990 (A) New York 23-15 2001 (A) Pittsburgh 21-16 1988 (A) San Francisco 24-21 2001 (H) Minnesota 42-24
1993# (A) New York 17-10 2005 (H) Pittsburgh 18-3 1988* (A) San Francisco 34-9 2004 (H) Minnesota 20-3
1994 (A) Minnesota 27-10 *Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975 1989* (A) San Francisco 41-13
2008 SEASON
2008 (A) Tennessee 30-17
1996 (A) New York 15-10 1990 (H) San Francisco 20-17
1997# (A) Minnesota 23-22 1991 (H) Minnesota 17-14
1999 (A) Minnesota 34-17 ST. LOUIS 1992 (H) San Francisco 20-17
2000**(A) New York 41-0 Won 22, Lost 16, Tied 2 1993 (A) San Francisco 38-19 WASHINGTON
2001 (H) Minnesota 28-16 Home 14-3-2, Away 8-13 1994 (H) Minnesota 21-14
2002 (H) New York 27-20 1995 (A) San Francisco 37-30 Won 8, Lost 11, Tied 0
1961 (A) Los Angeles 31-17 Home 4-6, Away 4-5
2003 (H) New York 29-17 (H) Minnesota 42-21 1997 (A) San Francisco 28-17
2004 (H) New York 34-13 1997* (A) San Francisco 38-22 1968 (H) Minnesota 27-14
1962 (A) Minnesota 38-14 1970 (A) Minnesota 19-10
2005 (A) Minnesota 24-21 (H) Tie, 24-24 1999 (H) Minnesota 40-16
2007 (A) Minnesota 41-17 2003 (H) Minnesota 35-7 1972 (H) Washington 24-21
1963 (A) Los Angeles 27-24 1973* (H) Minnesota 27-20
2008 (H) Minnesota 20-19 (H) Minnesota 21-13 2006 (A) San Francisco 9-3
1975 (A) Washington 31-30
RECORDS
#NFC Wild Card Game 1964 (A) Los Angeles 22-13 2007 (A) Minnesota 27-7
**NFC Championship Game *NFC Divisional Playoff Game 1976* (H) Minnesota 35-20
(H) Minnesota 34-13 1980 (A) Minnesota 39-14
1965 (A) Minnesota 38-35 1982$ (A) Washington 21-7
(H) Minnesota 24-13
NEW YORK JETS 1966 (H) Minnesota 35-7 SEATTLE 1984 (H) Washington 31-17
1986 (A) Washington 44-38 (OT)
Won 1, Lost 7, Tied 0 (A) Los Angeles 21-6 Won 4, Lost 6, Tied 0 1987 (H) Washington 27-24 (OT)
Home 1-3, Away 0-4 1967 (A) Los Angeles 39-3 Home 2-2, Away 2-4 1987**(A) Washington 17-10
1970 (A) New York 20-10 1968 (H) Los Angeles 31-3 1976 (H) Minnesota 27-21 1992 (H) Washington 15-13
1975 (H) Minnesota 29-21 1969 (A) Minnesota 20-13 1978 (A) Seattle 29-28
PLAYOFF RECORDS
*Super Bowl XI, Jan. 9, 1977 2006 (H) St. Louis 41-21 (H) Tampa Bay 17-12
$NFC Wild Card Game 1984 (A) Tampa Bay 35-21
*NFC Divisional Playoffs (H) Minnesota 27-24
**NFC Championship Game 1985 (A) Minnesota 31-16
(H) Minnesota 26-7
1986 (A) Minnesota 23-10
EXECUTIVES
6 Epstein, Hayden, K, Michigan 2002 23 Hall, Steven, S, Kentucky 1996
29 Evans, Charles, RB, Clark 1993-98 86/28 Hall, Tom, WR, Minnesota 1964-66; 68-69
26 Evans, David, CB, Cent. Arkansas 1986-87 40 Hall, Windlan, S, Arizona St. 1976-77
90 Evans, Fred, DT, Texas St.-San Marcos 2007-08 61 Hamilton, Wes, G, Tulsa 1976-85
31 Everett, Eric, CB Texas Tech 1992 23 Hammonds, Shelly, CB, Penn St. 1995
FFF 25 Hampton, Alonzo, CB, Pittsburgh 1990
51 Farber, Hap, LB, Mississippi 1970 51 Hanks, Ben, LB, Florida 1996
59 Farwell, Heath, LB, San Diego St. 2005-08 45 Hannon, Tom, S, Michigan St. 1977-84
35 Fason, Ciatrick, RB, Florida 2005-06 55 Hansen, Don, LB, Illinois 1966-67
COACHES
54 Faust, Paul, LB, Minnesota 1967 63 Hanson, Mark, G, Mankato St. 1987
91 Fears, Willie, DT, Northwestern St. 1990 50 Hargrove, Jim, LB, Howard Payne 1967-70
64 Feasel, Grant, T, Abilene Christian 1984-86 36 Harrell, Sam, RB, E. Carolina 1980-82; 87
31 Fenney, Rick, RB, Washington 1987-91 35 Harris, Bill, RB, Colorado 1969-70
35 Ferguson, Bob, RB, Ohio State 1963 32 Harris, Darryl, RB, Arizona St. 1988
84 Ferguson, Charley, WR, Tennessee St. 1962 99 Harris, James, DE, Temple 1993-95
89 Ferguson, Robert, WR, Texas A&M 2007-08 52 Harris, Joe, LB, Georgia Tech 1979
STAFF
11 Fiedler, Jay, QB, Dartmouth 1998 44 Harris, John, S, Arizona St. 1985-86 David Huffman
85 Finch, Steve, WR, Elmhurst 1987 58/99Harris, Napoleon, LB, Northwestern 2005-06, 08
72 Fisk, Jason, DT, Stanford 1995-98 57 Harris, Paul, LB, USC 1978
86 Ingram, Darryl, TE, California 1989
29 Fitzgerald, Jamie, CB, Idaho St. 1987 90 Harris, Robert, DE, Southern 1992-94
22 Irvin, Ken, CB/S, Memphis 2003-05
37 Fitzgerald, Mike, CB, Iowa St. 1966-67 32 Harris, Steve, RB, Northern Iowa 1987
76 Irwin, Tim, T, Tennessee 1981-93
PLAYERS
85 Flatley, Paul, WR, Northwestern 1963-67 95/91 Harrison, Martin, DE, Washington 1994-96, 99
82 Ismail, Qadry, WR, Syracuse 1993-96
79 Fonoti, Toniu, G, Nebraska 2005 48 Harrison, Todd, TE, North Carolina St. 1993
37 Israel, Ron, DB, Notre Dame 2003
62 Foote, Chris, C, USC 1987-91 78 Hartenstine, Mike, DT, Penn State 1987
JJJ
44 Foreman, Chuck, RB, Miami (Fla.) 1973-79 86 Hartwig, Keith, WR, Arizona 1977
25 Jackson, Alfred, CB, San Diego St. 1995-96
67 Fowler, Melvin, C, Maryland 2005 87 Haslerig, Clint, WR, Michigan 1975
89 Jackson, Harold, WR, Colorado 1982
50 Fowlkes, Dennis, LB, West Virginia 1983-85 88 Hasselbeck, Don, TE, Colorado 1984
76 Jackson, Joe, DT, New Mexico St. 1977
37 Frampton, Eric, S, Washington State 2007-08 89/19 Hatchette, Matthew, WR, Langston 1997-00
7 Jackson, Tarvaris, QB, Alabama St. 2006-08
ROOKIES
40 Frankhauser, Tom, S, Purdue 1962-63 37 Hawkins, Mike, CB, Oklahoma 2006
83 Jacquet, Nate, WR, San Diego St. 2000-01
37 Frank, Donald, CB, Winston-Salem 1995 58 Hawkins, Rip, LB, North Carolina 1961-65
89/13 James, Cedric, WR, TCU 2002
22 Freeman, Steve, S, Mississippi 1987 44 Hayden, Leo, RB, Ohio State 1971
47 James, Dick, RB, Oregon 1965
12 Frerotte, Gus, QB, Tulsa 2003-04, ‘08 32 Hayes, Ray, RB, Cent. Oklahoma 1961
99 James, Erasmus, DE, Wisconsin 2005-07
83 Frisch, David, TE, Colorado State 1996 90 Hazuga, Jeff, DE, Wisconsin-Stout 2001
52 Jenke, Noel, LB, Minnesota 1971
37 Frye, Phil, RB, California Lutheran 1987 56 Henderson, E.J., LB, Maryland 2003-08
51 Jenkins, Carlos, LB, Michigan St. 1991-94
27 Fuller, Corey, CB, Florida State 1995-98 50 Henderson, Erin, LB, Maryland 2008
28 Jenkins, Izel, CB, North Carolina St. 1993
2008 SEASON
29 Fullington, Darrell, S, Miami (Fla.) 1988-90 80 Henderson, John, WR, Michigan 1968-72
57 Jobko, Bill, LB, Ohio State 1963-65
GGG 30 Henderson, Keith, RB, Georgia 1992
81 Johnson, Bethel, WR, Texas A&M 2006
32 Galbreath, Tony, RB, Missouri 1981-83 24 Henderson, Wymon, CB, UNLV 1987-88
14 Johnson, Brad, QB, Florida St. 1992-98, 2005-06
66 Gallagher, Frank, G, North Carolina 1973 60 Hernandez, Matt, T, Purdue 1984
65 Johnson, Charlie, NT, Colorado 1982-84
6 Gallery, Jim, K, Minnesota 1990 67/64 Herrera, Anthony, G, Tennessee 2004-08
75 Johnson, Chase, T, Wyoming 2007
28 Gallishaw, Laroni, CB, Murray St. 2005 58 Herron, David, LB, Michigan State 2007-08
35 Johnson, Chris, S, San Diego St. 1996
90 Galvin, John, LB, Boston College 1989 79 Hicks, Artis, G, Memphis 2006-08
52 Johnson, Dennis, LB, USC 1980-85
16 Gannon, Rich, QB, Delaware 1987-92 43 Hicks, Maurice, RB, North Carolina A&T 2008
4 Johnson, Eddie, P, Idaho State 2003
2 Garcia, Teddy, K, NE Louisiana 1989 58 Hilgenberg, Wally, LB, Iowa 1968-79
41 Johnson, Gene, S, Cincinnati 1961
54 Garnett, David, LB, Stanford 1993-94; ‘96 43 Hill, Gary, S, USC 1965
53 Johnson, Henry, LB, Georgia Tech 1980-83
RECORDS
92 Garnett, Winfield, DT, Ohio State 2001 10 Hill, King, P-QB, Rice 1968
89 Johnson, Joe, WR, Notre Dame 1992
44 Gault, Billy, CB, Texas Christian 1961 12/13 Hill, Shaun, QB, Maryland 2002-05
22 Johnson, Ken, S, Florida A&M 1989-90
78 Gay, William, DE, USC 1988 89 Hillary, Ira, WR, South Carolina 1990
12 Johnson, Lee, P, BYU 2001
3 George, Jeff, QB, Illinois 1999 82 Hilton, Carl, TE, Houston 1986-89
72 Johnson, Marcus, T, Mississippi 2005-08
55 George, Ron, LB, Stanford 1997 85 Hilton, John, TE, Richmond 1970
55 Johnson, Olrick, LB, Florida A&M 1999
46/66 Gerak, John, TE/G, Penn St. 1993-96 98 Hinkle, George, DT, Arizona 1992
48 Johnson, Sammy, RB, North Carolina 1976-78
56 Gersbach, Carl, LB, West Chester 1971-72 75/78 Hinton, Chris, T, Northwestern 1994-95
97 Johnson, Spencer, DT, Auburn 2004-07
86 Gillespie, Willie, WR, Tenn.-Chattanooga 1987 37 Hitchcock, Jimmy, CB, North Carolina 1998-99
PLAYOFF RECORDS
EXECUTIVES
12 Salisbury, Sean, QB, USC 1990-94 52 Swain, Bill, LB, Oregon 1964 1994-97
72 Sams, Ron, C, Pittsburgh 1984 29 Swain, John, CB, Miami 1981-84 84 Washington, Gene, WR, Michigan St. 1967-72
89 Sanders, Ken, DE, Howard Payne 1980-81 67 Swilley, Dennis, C, Texas A&M 1977-83; 85-87 80 Washington, Harry, WR, Colorado St. 1978
22 Sapp, Benny, CB, Northern Iowa 2008 TTT 96 Washington, Keith, DE, UNLV 1995
78 Sapp, Bob, G, Washington 1997-98 38 Tahi, Naufahu, FB, BYU 2006-08 68 Webster, Kevin, C, Northern Iowa 1987
59 Sauer, Craig, LB, Minnesota 2000 55 Talley, Darryl, LB, West Virginia 1996 32 Welborne, Tripp, S, Michigan 1992
97 Sawyer, Talance, DE, UNLV 1999-03 44 Tapeh, Thomas, FB, Minnesota 2008 15 Wells, Mike, QB, Illinois 1973-74
4 Saxon, Mike, P, San Diego St. 1994-95 10 Tarkenton, Fran, QB, Georgia 1961-66; 72-78 40 West, Charlie, S, UTEP 1968-73
78 Scardina, John, T, Lincoln 1987 28/83 Tate, Robert, CB/WR, Cincinnati 1997-01 35 West, Ronnie, WR, Pittsburgh St. 1992
COACHES
89 Schenk, Ed, TE, Central Florida 1987 33 Tatman, Pete, RB, Nebraska 1967 92 Westbrooks, David, DE, Howard 1990
68 Schmidt, Roy, G, Long Beach St. 1971 66 Tausch, Terry, G, Texas 1982-88 37 Wheeler, Leonard, CB, Troy St. 1997
54 Schmitz, Bob, LB, Montana 1966 29 Taylor, Chester, RB, Toledo 2006-08 82 Whitaker, Danta, TE, Miss. Valley St. 1992
85 Schnelker, Bob, TE, Bowling Green 1961 90 Taylor, Eric, DE, Memphis 2005 27 Whitaker, Ronyell, CB, Virginia Tech 2006-07
60 Schreiber, Adam, C, Texas 1990-93 89 Taylor, Travis, WR, Florida 2005-06 62 White, Brad, DT, Tennessee 1987
53 Schuh, Jeff, LB, Minnesota 1986 37 Teal, Willie, CB, LSU 1980-86 62 White, Ed, G, California 1969-77
41 Scott, Carey, CB, Kentucky St. 2002 67 Teeter, Mike, DT, Michigan 1991 72 White, James, DT, Oklahoma St. 1976-83
98 Scott, Darrion, DE, Ohio St. 2004-07 46 Tennell, Derek, TE, UCLA 1992-93 97 White, Jose, DT, Howard 1995
STAFF
50 Scott, Randy, LB, Alabama 1987 27 Thibodeaux, Keith, CB, Northwestern St. 1999-01 85 White, Sammy, WR, Grambling 1976-86
38 Scott, Todd, S, SW Louisiana 1991-94 35 Thomas, Andre, RB, Mississippi 1987 65 Whittle, Jason, C, SW Missouri St. 2006
13 Scribner, Bucky, P, Kansas 1987-89 51 Thomas, Broderick, LB, Nebraska 1995 85 Wiggins, Jermaine, TE, Georgia 2004-06
60 Selesky, Ron, C, North Central 1987 54/55Thomas, Dontarrious, LB, Auburn 2004-08 41 Wilcots, Solomon, S, Colorado 1991
57 Sendlein, Robin, LB, Texas 1981-84 97 Thomas, Henry, DT, LSU 1987-94 94 Wiley, Chuck, DE, LSU 2002-04
PLAYERS
81 Senser, Joe, TE, West Chester St. 1979-84 42/43 Thomas, Orlando, S, SW Louisiana 1995-01 82 Williams, A.D., WR, Pacific 1961
29 Serwanga, Wasswa, CB, UCLA 2000-01 98 Williams, Ben, DE, Minnesota 1998
45 Sharockman, Ed, CB, Pittsburgh 1962-72 29 Williams, Brian, CB, North Carolina St. 2002-05
42 Sharper, Darren, S, William & Mary 2005-08 23 Williams, Jeff, RB, Oklahoma St. 1966
14 Shaw, George, QB, Oregon 1961 58 Williams, Jimmy, LB, Nebraska 1990-91
25 Shaw, Terrance, CB, S.F. Austin 2004 93 Williams, Kevin, DT, Oklahoma St. 2003-08
73 Shay, Jerry, DT, Purdue 1966-67 20 Williams, Madieu, S, Maryland 2008
ROOKIES
59 Sheppard, Ashley, LB, Clemson 1993-95 21/20 Williams, Moe, RB, Kentucky 1996-00,‘02-05
43 Sherman, Will, WR, St. Mary’s 1961 94 Williams, Pat, DT, Texas A&M 2005-08
81 Shiancoe, Visanthe, TE, Morgan St. 2007-08 25 Williams, Tank, S, Stanford 2006-07
77 Shields, Lebron, DE, Tennessee 1961 94 Williams, Tony, DT, Memphis 1997-00
50 Siemon, Jeff, LB, Stanford 1972-82 44 Williams, Walt, CB, New Mexico St. 1981-82
69 Simkus, Arnold, DT, Michigan 1967 19/82 Williamson, Troy, WR, So. Carolina 2005-07
75 Simpson, Howard, T, Auburn 1964 80 Willis, Leonard, WR, Ohio State 1976
2008 SEASON
57 Sims, William, LB, SW Louisiana 1994 59/54 Wilson, Antonio, LB, TX A&M-Comm. 2000-02
9 Sisson, Scott, K, Georgia Tech 1996 27 Wilson, Brett, RB, Illinois 1987
35 Slaton, Mark, S, South Dakota 1987 24 Wilson, David, S, California 1992
74 Smiley, Larry, DE, Texas So. 1973 24 Wilson, Tom, RB, no college 1963
30 Smith, Cedric, RB, Florida 1990 11 Wilson, Wade, QB, East Texas St. 1981-91
25 Smith, Daryl, CB, North Alabama 1989 Orlando Thomas 45 Wilson, Wayne, RB, Shepherd 1986
24 Smith, Dwight, S, Akron 2006-07 26 Winfield, Antoine, CB, Ohio St. 2004-08
95/92 Smith, Fernando, DE, Jackson St. 1994-97, 00 94 Thornton, John, DT, Cincinnati 1993 36 Winfrey, Carl, LB, Wisconsin 1971
87 Smith, Gordon, TE, Missouri 1961-65 87/83 Tice, Mike, TE, Maryland 1992-93; 95 60 Winston, Roy, LB, LSU 1962-76
91 Smith, Greg, DT, Kansas 1984 74 Tilleman, Mike, DT, Montana 1966 29 Wise, Phil, S, Nebraska-Omaha 1977-79
43 Smith, Jim, RB, Elon
90 Smith, Khreem, DE, Oklahoma St.
1987
2006
53 Tingelhoff, Mick, C, Nebraska
51 Tobey, Dave, LB, Oregon
1962-78
1966-67
79 Wisne, Jerry, T, Notre Dame
60 Withrow, Cory, C, Washington St.
2001
1999-05 RECORDS
79 Smith, Lyman, DT, Duke 1978 13 Torretta, Gino, QB, Miami 1993 44 Wofford, James, RB, UNLV 2002
32 Smith, Onterrio, RB, Oregon 2003-04 33 Triplett, Mel, RB, Toledo 1961-62 73 Wolfley, Craig, G, Syracuse 1990-91
57 Smith, Raonall, LB, Washington St. 2002-05 32 Truelove, Tony, RB, Livingston 1987 33 Womack, Jeff, RB, Memphis St. 1987
26/20 Smith, Robert, RB, Ohio St. 1993-00 89 Truitt, Olanda, WR, Mississippi St. 1993 52 Wong, Kailee, LB, Stanford 1998-01
74 Smith, Robert, DE, Grambling 1985 98/95 Tuaolo, Esera, DT, Oregon St. 1992-96 5 Wood, Mike, P, Missouri State 1978
PLAYOFF RECORDS
47 Smith, Rod, CB, Notre Dame 1996 38 Tucker, Bob, TE, Bloomsburg St. 1977-80 23 Word, Barry, RB, Virginia 1993
74 Smith, Steve, DE, Michigan 1968-70 27 Turner, John, S, Miami 1978-83;85;87 95 Worthen, Shawn, DT, TCU 2001
40 Smith, Wayne, CB, Purdue 1987 24 Turner, Maurice, RB, Utah St. 1984-85 59 Wright, Fearon, LB, Rhode Island 2001
27/21 Smoot, Fred, CB, Mississippi St. 2005-06 61 Turner, Mike, T, Louisiana St. 1987 22 Wright, Felix, S, Drake 1991-92
16 Snead, Norm, QB, Wake Forest 1971 UUU 23 Wright, Jeff, S, Minnesota 1971-78
44 Snider, Matt, FB, Richmond 2001 95 Udeze, Kenechi, DE, USC 2004-08 20 Wright, Kenny, CB, Northwestern St. 1999-01
69 Solomon, Ariel, G, Colorado 1996 53 Ulmer, Artie, LB, Valdosta St. 1997 43 Wright, Nate, CB, San Diego St. 1971-80
54 Solomon, Jesse, LB, Florida St. 1986-89 VVV 97 Wyms, Ellis, DT, Mississippi St. 2008
31 Spencer, Willie, RB, no college 1976 15 VanderKelen, Ron, QB, Wisconsin 1963-67 3 Wynn, Spergon, QB, SW Texas St. 2001
44/45 Stackhouse, Charles, FB, Mississippi 2003 37 Vanhorse, Sean, CB, Howard 1996 YYY
34 Starks, Tim, CB, Kent State 1987 25 Vargo, Larry, S, Detroit 1964-65 91 Yakavonis, Ray, DT, E. Stroudsburg 1980-83
82 Steele, Robert, WR, No. Alabama 1979 69 Vaughn, Ruben, DT, Colorado 1984 73 Yary, Ron, T, USC 1968-81
52 Stein, Bob, LB, Minnesota 1975 71 Vella, John, T, USC 1980 50 Yates, Max, LB, Marshall 2003-04
3 Stenerud, Jan, K, Montana St. 1984-85 63 Vellone, Jim, G, USC 1966-70 34 Young, Jim, RB, Queens Ontario 1965-66
HISTORY
74 Stensrud, Mike, DT, Iowa State 1986 83 Voigt, Stu, TE, Wisconsin 1970-80 34 Young, Rickey, RB, Jackson St. 1978-83
73 Stepanek, Joe, DT, Minnesota 1987 WWW 72 Youso, Frank, T, Minnesota 1961-62
95 Stephens, Mac, LB, Minnesota 1991 88 Waddy, Bill, WR, Colorado 1984 ZZZ
73 Steussie, Todd, T, California 1994-00 19 Wade, Bobby, WR, Arizona 2007-08 51 Zaunbrecher, Godfrey, C, LSU 1971-73
28 Stewart, James, RB, Miami (Fla.) 1995 31 Wagoner, Dan, S, Kansas 1984 65 Zimmerman, Gary, T, Oregon 1986-92
95 Stewart, Mark, LB, Washington 1983-84 54 Waiters, Van, LB, Indiana 1992
27 Stills, Ken, S, Wisconsin 1990 39 Walden, Bobby, P, Georgia 1964-67
EXTRA POINTS
82 Stonebreaker, Steve, LB/TE, Detroit 1962-63 49 Walker, Adam, RB, Carthage 1987
94 Strauthers, Thomas, DE, Jackson St. 1989-91 26 Walker, Denard, CB, LSU 2003
53 Strickland, Fred, LB, Purdue 1993 34 Walker, Herschel, RB, Georgia 1989-91
77 Stringer, Korey, T, Ohio State 1995-00 6 Walker, Jay, QB, Howard 1996-97
55 Studwell, Scott, LB, Illinois 1977-90 93 Walker, Jimmy, DT, Arkansas 1987
EXECUTIVES
5. ED SHAROCKMAN (57), DB, Pittsburgh as part of Tarkenton trade.
6. GERALD BURCH (71), WR, Georgia 1965 (Drafted 8th) 1. (B) NO CHOICE, traded to New Orleans for Gary
7. ALLEN FERRIE (85), WR, Wagner 1. JACK SNOW (8), WR, Notre Dame Cuozzo.
8. PAUL LINDQUIST (99), T, New Hampshire 2. (A) ARCHIE SUTTON (15), T, Illinois, from N.Y. Giants 2. CHARLIE WEST (33), DB, Texas-El Paso
9. DAN SHEEHAN (113), T, Tenn.-Chattanooga as part of the Hugh McElhenny trade. 3. (A) NO CHOICE, traded to Pittsburgh for Brady Keys.
10. DOUG MAYBERRY (127), RB, Utah 2. (B) LANCE RENTZEL (23), RB, Oklahoma 3. (B) MIKE McGILL (76), LB, Notre Dame. Choice from
11. JERRY MAYS (141), T, SMU 3. NO CHOICE, traded to Pittsburgh for Bob Ferguson. Dallas for Lance Rentzel.
12. STEVE STONEBREAKER (155), LB, Detroit 4. (A) JIM WHALEN (51), WR, Boston Coll. 4. MIKE FREEMAN (89), DB, Fresno State
13. RAYMOND HAYES (169), RB, Cent. Oklahoma 4. (B) JIM HARRIS (55), DT, Utah State, from Cleveland 5. NO CHOICE, traded to Washington for Bob
COACHES
14. KEN PETERSON (183), T, Utah for Mike Bundra. Breitenstein.
15. MIKE MERCER (197), K, Arizona State 5. NO CHOICE, traded to Detroit for Tom Hall and Bruce 6. BOB GOODRIDGE (144), WR, Vanderbilt
16. TED KARPOWICZ (211), RB, Detroit Zellmer. 7. (A) OSCAR REED (167), RB, Colorado State, Choice
17. WILLIE JONES (225), RB, Purdue 6. JIM GRISHAM (79), RB, Oklahoma from Atlanta for Ron VanderKelen.
18. BOB VOIGHT (239), T, Los Angeles State 7. NO CHOICE, traded to Detroit for Mike Bundra and 7. (B) LENNY SNOW (171), RB, Georgia Tech
19. BILL HILL (253), RB, Presbyterian Larry Vargo. 8. HANK URBANOWICZ (198), DT, Miami
20. MIKE McFARLAND (267), QB, Western Illinois 8. (A) JOHN HANKINSON (100), QB, Minnesota, from 9. MIKE DONOHUE (225), TE, San Francisco
San Francisco for Roy Williams. 10. TOM SAKAL (250), DB, Minnesota
STAFF
1962 (Drafted 2nd) 8. (B) JEFF JORDAN (107), DB, Tulsa 11. BILL HAAS (279), WR, Omaha
1. NO CHOICE, traded to New York for George Shaw. 9. FRANK McCLENDON (120), DT, Alabama 12. HOWIE SMALL (308), C, Rhode Island
2. NO CHOICE, traded, along with 11th rounder, to 10. JERRY SCHWEIGER (135), T, Superior St. 13. DICK WHERRY (333), WR, Northern St.
Cleveland for Jim Prestel, Jim Marshall, Dick Grecni, 11. JOHN THOMAS (148), WR, USC 14. DON EVANS (360), T, Arkansas AM&N
Jamie Caleb, Billy Gault and Paul Dickson. 12. MIKE TILLEMAN (163), DT, Montana 15. JIM HAYNIE (387), QB, West Chester St.
3. BILL MILLER (30), WR, Miami 13. DAVE OSBORN (176), RB, North Dakota 16. LARRY KUHARICH (414), DB, Boston Coll.
PLAYERS
4. ROY WINSTON (45), LB, LSU 14. MAX LEETZOW (191), DE, Idaho 17. (A) BOB LEE (441), QB, Pacific
5. NO CHOICE, traded to New York for Mel Triplett, Bob 15. PHIL MORGAN (204), RB, East Tenn. 17. (B) BILL HULL (445), G, Tennessee Tech, Choice
Schnelker, and B. Schmidt. 16. PAUL LABINSKI (219), DT, St. John’s from Detroit.
6. LARRY BOWIE (73), G, Purdue 17. VERAN SMITH (232), LB, Utah State
7. NO CHOICE, traded to Philadelphia in Jerry Reichow 18. RICHARD KOTITE (247), WR, Wagner 1969 (Drafted 17th)
trade. 19. ELLIS JOHNSON (260), RB, SE Louisiana 1. NO CHOICE, traded to New Orleans for Gary Cuozzo.
8. PAUL WHITE (101), RB, Buffalo 20. COSMO IACAVAZZI (275), RB, Princeton 2. (A) ED WHITE (39), G, California. Choice from N.Y.
9. MARSHALL SHIRK (114), T, UCLA Giants as a part of Tarkenton trade.
ROOKIES
10. NO CHOICE, traded to Cleveland for Bob Denton. 1966 (Drafted 7th) 2. (B) VOLLY MURPHY (43), WR, UTEP
11. NO CHOICE, traded to Cleveland along with 2nd 1. JERRY SHAY (7), DT, Purdue 3. NO CHOICE, traded to Philadelphia for Phil King.
rounder in 1962. 2. JIM LINDSEY (27), RB, Arkansas 4. MIKE McCAFFREY (95), LB, California
12. GARY FALLON (157), RB, Syracuse 3. DON HANSEN (42), LB, Illinois 5. (A) JIM BARNES (106), G, Arkansas. Choice from
13. ROGER VAN CLEEF (170), T, SW Oklahoma 4. RON ACKS (57), DB, Illinois Atlanta for Ron VanderKelen.
14. PAT RUSS (185), T, Purdue 5. (A) DOUG DAVIS (72), T, Kentucky 5. (B) MIKE O’SHEA (112), WR, Utah State. Choice from
15. LARRY GUILFORD (198), RB, Pacific 5. (B) BOB HALL (76), DB, Brown, from Chicago for Pittsburgh for Bobby Walden.
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16. JOHN CONTOULIS (213), T, Connecticut Palmer Pyle. 5. (C) CORNY DAVIS (121), RB, Kansas St.
17. RON STALEY (226), WR, Wisconsin 6. (A) WIBER AYLOR (83), T, S.W. Texas St., from N.Y. 6. MARION BATES (148), DB, Tex. Southern
18. JUNIOR HAWTHORNE (241), T, Kentucky Giants for Bill Swain. 7. NO CHOICE, traded to Washington along with Marlin
19. TOMMY MINTER (254), RB, Baylor 6. (B) NO CHOICE, traded to Detroit for Mike Bundra and McKeever for Paul Krause.
20. TERRY CAGAANEN (269), RB, Utah State Larry Vargo. 8. HARRISON WOOD (199), WR, Washington
7. BOB MEERS (106), WR, Massachusetts 9. TOM FINK (225), G, Minnesota
1963 (Drafted 3rd) 8. NO CHOICE, traded to Baltimore for the rights to 10. TOM McCAULEY (253), WR, Wisconsin
1. JIM DUNAWAY (3), DT, Mississippi State Larry Kramer. 11. BRIAN DOWLING (277), QB, Yale
2. BOBBY BELL (16), LB, Minnesota 9. RON GREEN (134), WR, North Dakota 12. NOEL JENKE (303), LB, Minnesota
3. RAY POAGE (31), WR, Texas 10. NO CHOICE, traded to Detroit for Gary Lowe. 13. JIM MOYLAN (329), DT, Texas Tech
4. PAUL FLATLEY (44), WR, Northwestern 11. STAN QUINTANA (162), DB, New Mexico 14. TOMMY HEAD (355), C, S.W. Texas St.
5. GARY KALTENBACH (59), G, Pittsburgh
6. NO CHOICE, traded to Cleveland for T. Franckhauser,
12. BOB PETRELLA (181), DB, Tennessee
13. LARRY MARTIN (195), T, San Diego St.
15. EUGENE MOSLEY (381), TE, Jackson St.
16. NO CHOICE, traded to Detroit for 17th choice in 1968. RECORDS
F. Cox, C. Ferguson and E. Linden. 14. HOWARD TWILLEY (209), WR, Tulsa 17. WENDELL HOUSLEY (433), DB, Texas A&M
7. NO CHOICE, traded to New York for Jim Leo. 15. HUGH WRIGHT (223), RB, Adams State
8. JIM O’MAHONEY (100), LB, Miami 16. JIM WILLIAMS (237), DB, Arkansas 1970 (Drafted 25th)
9. BOB HOOVER (115), RB, Florida 17. MONROE BEARD (256), WR, Virginia Union 1. JOHN WARD (25), T, Oklahoma State
10. TERRY KOSENS (128), RB, Hofstra 18. DALE GRECO (270), T, Illinois 2. BILL CAPPLEMAN (51), QB, Florida St.
11. JOHN CAMPBELL (143), LB, Minnesota 19. JESSE STOKES (284), DB, Corpus Christi 3. CHUCK BURGOON (77), LB, North Park
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12. JOHN SKLOPAN (156), RB, Southern Miss. 20. NO CHOICE, traded to Philadelphia for Billy Ray 4. NO CHOICE, traded to New Orleans for Kent Kramer.
13. DAVE O’BRIEN (171), G, Boston College Barnes. 5. GREG JONES (129), RB, UCLA
14. RALPH FERRISI (184), RB, So. Conn. St. 6. NO CHOICE, traded to Pittsburgh for Tony Jeter.
15. JOHN MURIO (199), WR, Whitworth 1967 (Drafted Alternately 8th and 7th) 7. HAP FARBER (181), LB, Mississippi
16. REX MIRICH (212), T, Arizona. St.-Flagstaff 1. (A) CLINTON JONES (2), RB, Michigan State, from NY 8. MIKE CARROLL (206), G, Missouri
17. TOM MUNSEY (227), RB, Concordia Giants as part of the Tarkenton trade. 9. GEORGE MORROW (233), DE, Mississippi
18. TOM McINTYRE (240), T, St. John’s 1. (B) GENE WASHINGTON (8), WR, Michigan State 10. STU VOIGT (260), TE, Wisconsin
19. FRANK HORVATH (255), RB, Youngstown 1. (C) ALAN PAGE (15), DT, Notre Dame.Choice from 11. GODFREY ZAUNBRECHER (286), C, LSU
20. MAILON KENT (268), QB, Auburn L.A. Rams for Hal Bedsole, Tommy Mason and 2nd 12. JAMES HOLLAND (311), DB, Jackson St.
round draft choice in 1967. 13. ROBERT PEARCE (337), DB, S.F. Austin
1964 (Drafted 6th) 2. BOB GRIM (28), WR, Oregon State. Choice from N.Y. 14. TOM SPINKS (363), WR, Louisiana Tech
1. CARL ELLER (6), DE, Minnesota Giants. 15. BENNIE FRANCIS (388), DE, Chadron
2. HAL BEDSOLE (19), TE, USC 2. NO CHOICE, traded to LA Rams. 16. BRUCE CERONE (417), WR, Emporia St.
3. GEORGE ROSE (34), DB, Auburn 3. EARL DENNY (61), RB, Missouri 17. BRIAN HEALY (441), DB, Michigan
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4. (A) NO CHOICE, traded to Chicago for Bill Brown. 4. ALVIN COLEMAN (87), DB, Tenn. A&I
4. (B) TOM KEATING (53), T, Michigan, from N.Y. Giants 5. KEN LAST (115), WR, Minnesota 1971 (Drafted 24th)
as part of Hugh McElhenny trade. 6. NO CHOICE, traded to Pittsburgh for Phil King. 1. LEO HAYDEN (24), RB, Ohio State
5. JOHN KIRBY (62), LB, Nebraska 7. BOBBY BRYANT (167), DB, South Carolina 2. NO CHOICE, traded to Philadelphia as part of Norm
6. BOB LACEY (75), WR, North Carolina 8. NO CHOICE, traded to Pittsburgh for Dave Tobey. Snead trade.
7. WES BRYANT (90), T, Arkansas 8. JOHN BEASLEY (197), TE, California, Choice from 3. EDDIE HACKETT (76), WR, Alcorn A&M
8. BILL McWATTERS (103), RB, North Texas St. Washington. 4. VINCE CLEMENTS (102), RB, Connecticut
9. BILL MORRIS (219), G, Holy Cross
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9. DARRELL LESTER (118), RB, McNeese 5. NO CHOICE, Choice traded to Pittsburgh for Kent Nix.
10. NO CHOICE, traded to L.A. Rams for Tom Wilson. 10. PETE TATMAN (244), RB, Nebraska 6. NO CHOICE, traded to Philadelphia for Norm Snead.
11. H.O. ESTES (146), G, East Central Okla. 11. BOB TRYGSTAD (271), DT, Washington St. 7. GENE MACK (180), LB, Texas-El Paso
12. WALTER SANDS (159), WR, Texas 12. FRED CREMER (296), DT, St. John’s 8. JOHN FARLEY (208), DE, J.C. Smith
13. RUSS VOLLMER (174), DB, Memphis St. 13. CHARLES HARDT (323), DB, Tulsa 9. TIM SULLIVAN (232), RB, Iowa
14. TOM MICHEL (187), RB, East Carolina 14. JIM HARGROVE (348), LB, Howard Payne 10. CHRIS MORRIS (258), G, Indiana
15. MONTE KIFFIN (202), T, Nebraska 15. JAMES SHEA (375), DB, E. New Mexico 11. MIKE WALKER (284), LB, Tulane
EXECUTIVES
3. JOHN HUNTER (80), T, BYU 1. (B) TODD STEUSSIE (19), T, California
1985 (Drafted Alternately 2nd, 3rd) 4. DARRYL INGRAM (108), TE, California 2. (A) DAVID PALMER (40), WR/RB, Alabama. Choice
1. (A) NO CHOICE, traded to Atlanta for 1st and 3rd 5. Exercised in 1988 Supplemental Draft for Ryan from Atlanta in Chris Doleman trade.
choice in 1985. Bethea, WR, South Carolina. 2. (B) NO CHOICE. Compensation choice to Atlanta in
1. (B) CHRIS DOLEMAN (4), LB, Pittsburgh. Choice 6. JEFF MICKEL (163), T, E. Washington Chris Doleman trade.
from Atlanta. 7. BENJI ROLAND (191), NT, Auburn 2. (C) NO CHOICE. To LA Raiders for 2nd and 4th
2. ISSIAC HOLT (30), CB, Alcorn St. 8. ALEX STEWART (219), DE, Cal. State-Fullerton choices in 1994.
3. (A) KIRK LOWDERMILK (59), C, Ohio St. 9. NO CHOICE, traded to New England for 11th choice in 2. (D) FERNANDO SMITH (55), DE, Jackson St. Choice
3. (B) TIM MEAMBER (60), LB, Washington. Choice 1988. from L.A. Raiders in exchange of draft picks.
from Atlanta. 10. NO CHOICE, traded to Miami for Greg Koch. 3. NO CHOICE. To Pittsburgh in Adrian Cooper trade.
COACHES
3. (C) TIM LONG (66), T, Memphis State, 11. BRAD BAXTER (303), RB, Alabama State 4. (A) NO CHOICE. To Houston in Warren Moon
Choice from San Diego for John Turner. 12. (A) SHAWN WOODSON (331), LB, James Madison trade.
4. (A) GEORGE “Buster” RHYMES (85), WR, Oklahoma 12. (B) EVERETT ROSS (335), WR/KR, Ohio State, Choice 4. (B) MIKE WELLS (125), DT, Iowa. Choice from LA
4. (B) KYLE MORRELL (106), S, BYU, Choice from LA from LA Raiders for 11th choice in 1990. Raiders in exchange of draft picks.
Rams for Steve Dils. 5. (A) SHELLY HAMMONDS (134), CB, Penn State.
5. MARK MacDONALD (115), G, Boston Coll. 1990 (Drafted Alternately 23, 22, 21) Choice from Washington in Rich Gannon trade.
6. (A) STEVE BONO (142), QB, UCLA 1. NO CHOICE, traded to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 5. (B) NO CHOICE. To Kansas City in Barry Word trade.
6. (B) TIM NEWTON (164), NT, Florida. Choice from L.A. 2. NO CHOICE, traded to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 6. (A) ANDREW JORDAN (179), TE, Western Carolina.
STAFF
Raiders for Brad Van Pelt. 3. (A) MIKE JONES (54), TE, Texas A&M, Choice from Choice from Denver in Gary Zimmerman trade.
7. NO CHOICE, traded to Green Bay for Jan Stenerud. Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 6. (B) NO CHOICE. To Pittsburgh in Adrian Cooper trade.
8. NIKITA BLAIR (198), LB, Texas El Paso 3. (B) MARION HOBBY (74), DE, Tennessee 7. PETE BERCICH (211), LB, Notre Dame
9. JAIME COVINGTON (227), RB, Syracuse 4. ALONZO HAMPTON (104), CB, Pittsburgh
10. JUAN JOHNSON (254), WR, Langston 5. (A) REGGIE THORNTON (116), WR, Bowling Green, 1995 (Drafted Alternately 24th, 23rd, 25th)
11. TIM WILLIAMS (283), DB, North Carolina A&T
PLAYERS
Choice from San Diego through Dallas in Herschel 1. (A) DERRICK ALEXANDER (11), DE, Florida State.
12. BYRON JONES (310), DT, Tulsa Walker trade. Choice from Denver through Atlanta in Chris Doleman
5. (B) CEDRIC SMITH (131), RB Florida trade.
1986 (Drafted Alternately 9, 8, 7, 11, 10) 6. NO CHOICE, traded to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 1. (B) KOREY STRINGER (24), T, Ohio State
1. (A) GERALD ROBINSON (14), DE, Auburn. Choice 7. JOHN LEVELIS (188), LB, C.W. Post 2. (A) ORLANDO THOMAS (42), S, SW Louisiana.
from San Diego. 8. CRAIG SCHLICHTING (214), DE, Wyoming Choice from Denver in Gary Zimmerman trade.
1. (B) NO CHOICE, traded to San Diego for San Diego’s 9. TERRY ALLEN (241), RB, Clemson 2. (B) COREY FULLER (55), CB, Florida State
1st and 3rd choice in 1986. 10. (A) PAT NEWMAN (249), WR, Utah St., Choice from 3. NO CHOICE. To Houston in Warren Moon trade.
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2. (A) NO CHOICE, traded to N.Y. Giants for Gary Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 4. (A) CHAD MAY (121), QB, Kansas St. Choice from
Zimmerman. 10. (B) DONALD SMITH (271), CB, Liberty Denver for 4th and 6th choices in 1995.
2. (B) NO CHOICE, traded to Miami for Anthony Carter. 11. NO CHOICE, traded to LA Raiders for 12th choice in 4. (B) NO CHOICE, traded to Denver.
2. (C) Choice from L.A. Raiders for Brad Van Pelt trade 1989. 5. JAMES STEWART (157), RB, Miami
to NY Giants for Gary Zimmerman. 12. RON GOETZ (324), LB, Minnesota 6. (A) NO CHOICE, traded to Denver.
3. NO CHOICE, traded to San Diego. 6. (B) JOHN SOLOMON (196), LB, Sam Houston State.
4. JOE PHILLIPS (93), DT, SMU 1991 (Drafted Alternately 12, 11,10, 9, 8, 7) Choice from NY Giants in Vencie Glenn trade.
5. HASSAN JONES (120), WR, Florida St. 1. NO CHOICE, traded to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 7. (A) JOSE WHITE (232), DT, Howard
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6. THOMAS ROOKS (147), RB, Illinois 2. NO CHOICE, traded to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 7. (B) JASON FISK (243), DT, Stanford. Compensatory
7. CARL HILTON (179), TE, Houston 3. (A) CARLOS JENKINS (65), LB, Michigan St. Selection.
8. GARY SCHIPPANG (206), T, West Chester St. 3. (B) JAKE REED (68), WR, Grambling, Choice from
9. MIKE SLATON (232), DB, South Dakota Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 1996 (Drafted Alternately 16, 15, 14, 17)
10. JOE CORMIER (259), TE/WR, USC 4. RANDY BALDWIN (92), RB, Mississippi 1. DUANE CLEMONS (16), LB, California
11. JOHN ARMSTRONG (286), WR, Richmond 5. CHRIS THOME (119), C/G, Minnesota 2. JAMES MANLEY (45), DT, Vanderbilt
12. JESSE SOLOMON (318), LB, Florida St. 6. NO CHOICE, traded to L.A. Raiders. 3. MOE WILLIAMS (75), RB, Kentucky
6. TODD SCOTT (163), S, SW Louisiana, Choice from LA 4. (A) HUNTER GOODWIN (97), TE, Texas A&M.
1987 (Drafted 16th) Raiders. Choice from Arizona in exchange of draft picks.
1. (A) D.J. DOZIER (14), RB, Penn State. Choice from 7. (A) SCOTT REAGAN (179), DT, Humboldt 4. (B) NO CHOICE. Traded to Arizona in exchange of
RECORDS
Miami for 1st and 5th choices in 1987. 7. (B) TRIPP WELBORNE (180), S, Michigan. Choice draft picks.
1. (B) NO CHOICE, traded to Miami. from LA Raiders. 5. (A) SEAN BOYD (137), S, North Carolina. Choice from
2. RAY BERRY (44), LB, Baylor 8. REGGIE JOHNSON (206), DE, Arizona NY Giants in Vencie Glenn trade.
3. HENRY THOMAS (72), NT, LSU 9. GERALD HUDSON (232), RB, Oklahoma St. 5. (B) NO CHOICE. Traded to Arizona in exchange of
4. REGGIE RUTLAND (100), S, Georgia Tech 10. BRADY PIERCE (259), T, Wisconsin draft picks.
5. NO CHOICE, traded to Miami. 11. IVAN CAESAR (286), LB, Boston College 6. NO CHOICE. Traded to NY Giants in Vencie Glenn
6. GREG RICHARDSON (156), WR/KR, Alabama 12. DARREN HUGHES (313), WR, Carson-Newman trade.
7. NO CHOICE, traded to Seattle for John Harris. 7. JON MERRILL (223), OL, Duke.
PLAYOFF RECORDS
8. RICK FENNEY (211), RB, Washington 1992 (Drafted Alternately 13, 12, 15, 14,)
9. LEONARD JONES (239), S, Texas Tech 1. NO CHOICE, to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 1997 (Drafted Alternately 20, 19, 18, 17, 21)
10. ROBERT RILEY (267), T Indiana 2. ROBERT HARRIS (39), DE, Southern. Choice from 1. DWAYNE RUDD (20), LB, Alabama
11. BRENT PEASE (295), QB, Montana Seattle in Keith Millard trade. 2. TORRIAN GRAY (49), S, Virginia Tech
12. KEITH WILLIAMS (323), DT, Florida 2. NO CHOICE, to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 3. STALIN COLINET (78), DE, Boston College
3. NO CHOICE, to Dallas in Herschel Walker trade. 4. ANTONIO BANKS (113), CB, Virginia Tech
1988 (Drafted Alternately 19, 15, 16, 17, 18) 4. ROY BARKER (98), DT, North Carolina 5. TONY WILLIAMS (151), DT, Memphis
1. RANDALL McDANIEL (19), G, Arizona St. 5. ED McDANIEL (125), LB, Clemson 6. ROBERT TATE (183), WR, Cincinnati
2. (A) NO CHOICE, to Denver for Denver’s 2nd, 4th, and 6. MIKE GADDIS (152), RB, Oklahoma 7. (A) ARTIE ULMER (220), LB, Valdosta St.
6th choices in 1988. 7. DAVID WILSON (183), S, California 7. (B) MATTHEW HATCHETTE (235), WR, Langston.
2. (B) BRAD EDWARDS (54), S, South Carolina, Choice 8. LUKE FISHER (210), TE, East Carolina Compensatory Selection.
from Denver. 9. (A) BRAD JOHNSON (227), QB, Florida St., Choice
3. AL NOGA (71), DT, Hawaii from Tampa Bay in Jimmy Williams trade. 1998 (Drafted Alternately 21, 20, 19, 18, 21)
4. (A) NO CHOICE, to New England along with 11th 9. (B) RONNIE WEST (237), WR, Pittsburg St 1. RANDY MOSS (21), WR, Marshall
HISTORY
choice in Rich Gannon trade. 10. BRAD CULPEPPER (264), DT, Florida 2. KAILEE WONG (51), LB, Stanford
4. (B) TODD KALIS (108), G, Arizona State. Choice from 11. CHARLES EVANS (295), RB, Clark 3. RAMOS McDONALD (80), DB, New Mexico
Denver. 12. JOE RANDOLPH (322), WR, Elon 4. KIVUUSAMA MAYS (110), LB, North Carolina
5. DARRELL FULLINGTON (124), S, Miami 5. KERRY COOKS (144), SS, Iowa
6. (A) NO CHOICE, traded to Miami for Greg Koch. 1993 (Drafted Alternately 21,24,23,22,21,20) 6. MATT BIRK (173), OT, Harvard
6. (B) DERRICK WHITE (164), CB, Oklahoma. Choice 1. ROBERT SMITH (21), RB, Ohio St. 7. (A) CHESTER BURNETT (208), LB, Arizona
from Denver. 2. QADRY ISMAIL (52), WR, Syracuse 7. (B) TONY DARDEN (225), CB, Texas Tech.
7. BRAD BECKMAN (183), TE, Neb.-Omaha 3. (A) JOHN GERAK (57), G, Penn St., Choice from Compensatory Selection.
EXTRA POINTS
8. JOE CAIN (210), LB, Oregon Tech Seattle in Keith Millard trade.
9. PAUL McGOWAN (237), LB, Florida State 3. (B) GILBERT BROWN (79), DT, Kansas 1999 (Drafted 29th)
10. BRIAN HABIB (264), DT, Washington 4. ASHLEY SHEPPARD (106), LB, Clemson 1. (A) DAUNTE CULPEPPER (11), QB, Central Florida.
11. NORMAN FLOYD (296), S, South Carolina. Choice 5. EVERETT LINDSAY (133), T, Mississippi Choice from Washington in Brad Johnson trade.
from New England for 9th rounder in 1989. 6. NO CHOICE, traded to Washington for George Hinkle 1. (B) DIMITRIUS UNDERWOOD (29), DE, Michigan St.
11. NO CHOICE, traded to New England in and Joe Johnson.
EXECUTIVES
RANDALL McDANIEL
Guard..6’ 3” 287 lbs...Arizona State...14 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1988-99), Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(2000-01)...Started 12 consecutive Pro Bowls (1989-2000), setting an NFL record...Started 202 consecutive
games in his career...Blocked for five 1,000-yard rushers in his career and four 3,000-yard passers...Earned
spot on Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Team of the Decade for the 1990s...His 190 games played as a Viking is
tied for 7th in team history with offensive tackle Grady Alderman...Selected with the 19th overall pick in the
1988 NFL Draft...Born December 19, 1964, in Phoenix, AZ...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on De-
COACHES
cember 17, 2006...Inducted in August 8, 2009...Presented by O.K. Fulton...Other induction class members:
Bob Hayes, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson Jr. and Rod Woodson.
STAFF
GARY ZIMMERMAN
Tackle...6’ 6” 294 lbs...Oregon...14 seasons: LA Express (1984-85), Minnesota Vikings (1986-92),
Denver Broncos (1993-97)...Played and started 108 games for the Vikings...Played in 184 career NFL
games…Named All-Pro 8 times, including 3 with Minnesota in 1988, ‘89 and ‘92…Selected to 7 Pro
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Bowls, including 1987-89, ‘92 with the Vikings...Originally selected in the 1st round of the 1984 Supple-
mental Draft by NY Giants and in 1984 USFL Draft by LA Express where he spent 1984 and ‘85 seasons...
Vikings acquired his rights via trade with NY Giants in 1986...Helped Vikings to 1987 NFC Championship
game...Traded to Denver in 1993 preseason…Won Super Bowl XXXII with Denver...Named to NFL All-
Decade teams for 1980s and 1990s...Born December 13, 1961, in Fullerton, CA...Inducted August 2,
2008...Presented by Pat Bowlen...Other induction class members: Fred Dean, Darrell Green, Art Monk,
Emmitt Thomas, Andre Tippett.
ROOKIES
CARL ELLER
Defensive End...6’ 5” 250 lbs...Minnesota...16 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1964-1978), Seattle Se-
ahawks (1979)...Played in 209 and started 201 games as a Viking, joining Jim Marshall and Mick Tingel-
2008 SEASON
hoff as the only players in team history to start 200+ games…Played in 225 career NFL games…Named
All-Pro 5 times, including 4 straight from 1968-71…Played in 6 Pro Bowls, 1968-71, 73-74... Started at
left defensive end in four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)...Vikings won the NFC Central in 10 of his final 11
seasons with the team…Vikings career record holder with 130.0 sacks…Holds team record with a sack in
8 straight games and is the only Viking to post 15+ sacks in a season multiple times…Selected with the 6th
overall pick in the NFL Draft in 1964...Born February 25, 1942, in Winston-Salem, NC...Inducted August 8,
2004...Presented by Regis Eller …Other induction class members: Bob Brown, John Elway, Barry Sanders.
RECORDS
RON YARY
Tackle...6’ 5” 255 lbs...Southern California...15 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1968-1981), Los Angeles
Rams (1982)...Drafted by Minnesota with the 1st overall pick in 1968....Took over the Vikings right tackle
spot midway through the 1969 season and was a fixture there for the rest of his career...Was named All-Pro
PLAYOFF RECORDS
PAUL KRAUSE
HISTORY
Safety...6’ 3” 200 lbs...Iowa...16 seasons: Washington Redskins (1964-1967) and Minnesota Vikings
(1968-1979)...Second-round pick by Washington Redskins, 1964...Led NFL in interceptions with 12 as
a rookie and was named 1st-team All Pro...In his 1st season as a Viking he intercepted passes in 6
consecutive games...Still the all-time NFL leader in interceptions with 81...Also ranks 3rd all-time with
1,185 career yards on interception returns...His 10 interceptions in 1975 remains a club record...Played
in 8 Pro Bowls...Started at safety in 4 Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)...Voted All-NFL 4 times and All-NFC 5
EXTRA POINTS
times...Born February 19, 1942, in Flint, MI...Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame August 1, 1998....
Presented by Jerry Burns...Other induction class members: Tommy McDonald, Anthony Munoz, Mike
Singletary, Dwight Stephenson.
JIM FINKS
Administrator...Tulsa...22 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1964-1973), Chicago Bears (1974-1982), New
Orleans Saints (1986-1993)...Served as Vikings general manager and vice-president...Hired Bud Grant
in 1967 from the CFL...Finks helped the Vikings win 5 NFC Central Division crowns...Vikings appeared in
Super Bowls IV and VIII under Finks’ guidance...Developed Vikings, Bears and Saints, all teams with los-
ing records, into winners...Vikings posted a 42-14 record during his 4 seasons as team general manager//
vice president...1973 NFL Executive of the Year...Long-time member of the NFL competition committee...
Played DB/QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1949-1955)...Born August 31, 1927, in St. Louis, MO...Died May
8, 1994...Inducted into the Hall of Fame July 29, 1995...Inducted posthumously, represented by his son,
Jim Finks, Jr....Presented by Edward W. McCaskey...Other induction class members: Henry Jordan, Steve
Largent, Lee Roy Selmon, Kellen Winslow.
ALAN PAGE
Defensive Tackle...6’ 4” 225 lbs...Notre Dame... 15 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1967-1978), Chicago
Bears (1978-1981)...Consensus All-America, 1966...First-round pick, 1967...Played in 236 straight games,
including 4 Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)...Named NFL Most Valuable Player 1971...Four-time NFC Defen-
sive Player of the Year...All NFL/NFC 9 years...Played in 9 Pro Bowls...Career marks: 23 opponent fumble
recoveries...Blocked 28 kicks...Recorded 148.5 sacks...Currently serves on the Minnesota Supreme Court...
Remains active in the Twin Cities community through the Page Education Foundation...Born August 7, 1945,
in Canton, OH...Inducted into the Hall of Fame July 30, 1988...Presented by Minneapolis public schools
principal Willarene Beasley...Other HOF induction class members: Fred Biletnikoff, Mike Ditka, Jack Ham.
FRAN TARKENTON
Quarterback...6’ 0” 185 lbs...Georgia...18 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1961-66, 1972-78) New York
Giants (1967-1971)...Third-round pick, 1961...An instant star with 4 TD passes coming off the bench to
beat the Bears 37-13 in the 1st game in franchise history vs. Chicago (9/17/61)...Dealt to New York Giants
in 1967 and back to the Vikings in 1972 in stunning trades...At retirement, led lifetime NFL passers in at-
tempts (6,467), completions (3,686), passing yards (47,003), TD passes (342)...1975 NFL Most Valuable
Player...Rushed for 3,674 yards, 32 touchdowns...Led Vikings to 3 Super Bowls (VIII, IX, XI)...A 4-time
All-NFL selection...Played in 9 Pro Bowls...Born February 3, 1940, in Richmond, VA...Inducted into Hall
of Fame August 2, 1986...Presented by Max Winter...Other induction class members: Paul Hornung, Ken
Houston, Willie Lanier, Doak Walker.
OTHERS WHO PLAYED OR COACHED FOR THE VIKINGS IN THE HALL OF FAME
EXECUTIVES
Fran Tarkenton
Quarterback...6’ 0” 185 lbs...Georgia...18 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1961-66, 1972-78) New York Giants
COACHES
(1967-1971)...Third-round pick, 1961...An instant star with 4 TD passes coming off the bench to beat the
Bears 37-13 in the 1st game in franchise history vs. Chicago (9/17/61)...Dealt to New York Giants in 1967
and back to the Vikings in 1972 in stunning trades...At retirement, led lifetime NFL passers in attempts
(6,467), completions (3,686), passing yards (47,003), TD passes (342)...1975 NFL Most Valuable Player...
Rushed for 3,674 yards, 32 touchdowns...Led Vikings to 3 Super Bowls (VIII, IX, XI)...A 4-time All-NFL
selection...Played in 9 Pro Bowls...Born February 3, 1940, in Richmond, VA...Inducted into the Vikings Ring
of Honor on September 9, 1998.
STAFF
PLAYERS
Alan Page
Defensive Tackle...6’ 4” 225 lbs...Notre Dame...15 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1967-1978), Chicago Bears
(1978-1981)...First-round pick, 1967, 15th overall player selected...Played in 236 straight games, includ-
ing 4 Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)...Named NFL Most Valuable Player by Associated Press in 1971, the
1st defensive player to ever win the award and joins only Fran Tarkenton and Randall Cunningham as the
only Vikings to earn the honor...A 4-time NFC Defensive Player of the Year...All NFL/NFC 9 years...Played
ROOKIES
in nine Pro Bowls...Career marks: 23 opponent fumble recoveries...Blocked 28 kicks...Recorded 148.5
sacks...Ranks 4th in Vikings history and leads all defensive linemen with 1,120 career tackles...Currently
serves on the Minnesota Supreme Court...Active in the Twin Cities community through the Page Education
Foundation...Born August 7, 1945, in Canton, OH...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on September
20, 1998.
2008 SEASON
Jim Finks
Administrator...Tulsa...22 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1964-1973), Chicago Bears (1974-1982), New
Orleans Saints (1986-1993)...Served as Vikings general manager and vice-president...Hired Bud Grant
in 1967 from the CFL...Finks helped the Vikings win 5 NFC Central Division crowns...Vikings appeared in
Super Bowls IV and VIII under Finks guidance...Developed Vikings, Bears and Saints, all teams with losing
records, into winners...Vikings posted a 42-14 record during his 4 seasons as team general manager/vice
RECORDS
president...1973 NFL Executive of the Year...Long time member of the NFL competition committee...Played
DB/QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1949-1955)...Born August 31, 1927, in St. Louis, MO...Died May 8,
1994...Inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor on October 18, 1998.
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Bud Grant
Head Coach...Minnesota...18 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1967-1983, 1985)...NFL regular season coach-
ing record 158-96-5...Had 10-12 mark in post-season play...Led Vikings to 11 divisional championships
in 1968-71, 1973-78, 1980...Led team to 1969 NFL Title...National Football Conference Champions 1973,
1974, 1976...His Vikings teams played in Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, XI...First person to be elected to both the
Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame (May 13, 1983)...In 28 seasons
as a head coach, won a total of 290 football games...1969 NFL Coach of the Year...Came to the Vikings
after 10-year tenure (102-56-2) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL...Played 2 seasons for NBA’s
Minneapolis Lakers...Born May 20, 1927, in Superior, WI...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on
November 8, 1998.
HISTORY
Paul Krause
Safety...6’ 3” 200 lbs...Iowa...16 seasons: Washington Redskins (1964-1967) and Minnesota Vikings (1968-
1979)...Second-round pick Redskins, 1964...Led NFL in interceptions with 12 as a rookie and was named
1st-team All Pro...In his first season as a Viking he intercepted passes in 6 consecutive games...Still the
all-time NFL leader in interceptions with 81...Also ranks 3rd all-time with 1,185 career yards on interception
returns...His 10 interceptions in 1975 remains a club record...Played in 8 Pro Bowls...Started at safety in 4
EXTRA POINTS
Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)...Voted All-NFL 4 times and All-NFC 5 times...Born February 19, 1942, in Flint,
MI...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on November 15, 1998.
Jim Marshall
Defensive End...6’ 4” 248 lbs...Ohio State...20 seasons: Cleveland Browns (1960) and Minnesota Vikings
(1961-1979)...Ranks 1st in NFL history with 282 consecutive games played and started, 270 of those
coming with the Vikings...Ranks 2nd in Vikings history with 127 sacks...Played in 2 Pro Bowls, following
the 1968 and ‘69 seasons...Led or tied for team lead in sacks in each of the Vikings first 6 seasons (1961-
66)...Holds NFL and Vikings record with 29 career fumble recoveries..Ranks 9th in Vikings history with
988 career tackles, ranking behind only Alan Page among defensive linemen...Joined fellow linemen Carl
Eller, Gary Larsen and Alan Page to form the vaunted Purple People Eaters, one of the top defensive units
of their era in the NFL...Started at DE in 4 Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)....Originally a 4th-round draft pick
by Cleveland in 1960...Born December 30, 1937 in Danville, KY...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor
on November 28, 1999.
Ron Yary
Tackle...6’ 5” 255 lbs...Southern California...15 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1968-1981), Los Angeles
Rams (1982)...Drafted by Minnesota with the 1st overall pick in 1968...The first OL to be drafted #1 overall
in League history....Took over the Vikings RT spot midway through the 1969 season and was a fixture there
for the rest of his career...Was named All-Pro 6 consecutive times...Was All-NFC 8 straight seasons...Played
in 7 Pro Bowls...Started in Super Bowls IV, VII, IX, XI...Missed only 2 games in his career with injuries due to
a broken ankle in 1980...His blend of size, speed and strength was unique when he entered the League and
ushered in a new era of offensive line play...Born July 16, 1946, in Chicago, IL...Inducted into the Vikings
Ring of Honor September 9, 2001.
Korey Stringer
Tackle...6’ 5” 335 lbs...Ohio State...6 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1995-2000)...Drafted by Minnesota with
the 24th pick of the 1995 Draft....Took over the Vikings right tackle spot in the 2nd game of his rookie year
and never relinquished the spot...Started 91 of the 93 games he played in the NFL and all 9 playoff games...
Selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2000 season...Named a 2nd-Team All-Pro by College and Pro Football
Newsweekly following the 1998 season...Named to the All-Rookie team team by College and Pro Football
Newsweekly and Football News after starting 15 of 16 games as a rookie..Born May 8, 1974, in Warren, OH...
Died August 1, 2001...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor November 19, 2001.
Mick Tingelhoff
Center...6’ 2” 237 lbs...Nebraska...17 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1962-1978)...Played in and started 240
consecutive games, never missing a start in his 17 seasons...Named All-Pro 7 consecutive years...Played
in 6 straight Pro Bowls...Named to the 1,000-Yard Club in 1969, honoring the NFL’s top blocker...Started
at center in four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)...Signed with the Vikings as a free agent in 1962, taking over
starting duties at C in the 2nd preseason game and never relinquishing them until his retirement following
the 1978 season...Born May 22, 1940 in Lexington, NE...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor November
25, 2001.
Carl Eller
Defensive End...6’ 5” 250 lbs...Minnesota...16 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1964-1978), Seattle Seahawks
(1979)...Played in 209 and started 201 games as a Viking, joining Jim Marshall and Mick Tingelhoff as the
only players in team history to start 200+ games…Played in 225 career NFL games…Named All-Pro 5
times, including 4 straight from 1968-71…Played in 6 Pro Bowls, 1968-71, 73-74... Started at left defensive
end in four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI)...Vikings won the NFC Central in 10 of his final 11 seasons with the
team…Vikings career record holder with 130.0 sacks…Holds team record with a sack in 8 straight games
and is the only Viking to post 15+ sacks in a season multiple times…Selected with the 6th overall pick in
the NFL Draft in 1964...Born February 25, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of
Honor November 10, 2002.
EXECUTIVES
games...Named to NFL’s Team of the Decade for the 1990s...Recipient of the Byron “Whizzer” White Award
by the NFL Players Association and the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 1999...Claimed by
Vikings off waivers from Philadelphia in 1990…Selected by Philadelphia in 4th round of 1987 supplemental
draft...Born November 25, 1965 in Troy, OH...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor September 14, 2003.
Bill Brown
COACHES
Running Back...5’ 11” 230 lbs...Illinois...14 seasons: Chicago Bears (1961), Minnesota Vikings (1962-74)...
Vikings career leader in rushing attempts with 1,627...Tied with Chuck Foreman for team record with 52
career rushing TDs...Ranks 3rd in Vikings history with 5,757 career rushing yards...Ranks 3rd in team his-
tory for career combined net yards with 9,237...Selected to 4 Pro Bowls, 1964, ‘65, ‘67, ‘68...Played in Super
Bowl IV, VIII and IX...Final game of career was Super Bowl IX vs. Pittsburgh...Led Vikings in rushing 4 times,
1964-66, ‘68...Led team in receiving in 1964...Tied for 3rd in team history with 8 career 100-yard games...
Ranks 12th in Vikings history with 180 career games played and 111 games started...Played in most
STAFF
games by a Vikings RB...Drafted in 2nd-round by Chicago in 1961...Obtained by Vikings via trade in 1962...
Son-in-law is former NFL MVP Rich Gannon...During playing career, spent a 6-week tour visiting troops in
Vietnam...Born June 29, 1938 in Mendota, IL...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor September 26, 2004.
PLAYERS
Jerry Burns
Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator...Michigan...24 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1968-85 Offensive
Coordinator, 1986-91 Head Coach)...NFL regular season coaching record 52-43...Had 3-3 mark in post-
season play...Served as Vikings’ Offensive Coordinator for 18 seasons (1968-85)...Led Vikings to NFC
Championship in 1987, earning upset wins over New Orleans and San Francisco along the way...First coach
in Vikings history to have a winning record in his first season (9-7 in ‘86)...As offensive coordinator, helped
ROOKIES
Vikings to 4 Super Bowl appearances and 11 Central Division titles..Was part of 15 playoff teams during his
24 seasons with Minnesota...Coached in Super Bowl I and II with the Green Bay Packers as their defensive
backs coach (1966-67)...Head coach at University of Iowa from 1961-65...Played QB for Michigan on the
1950 Rose Bowl team...Born January 27, 1927, in Detroit, MI...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on
November 6, 2005.
2008 SEASON
Randall McDaniel
Guard..6’ 3” 287 lbs...Arizona State...14 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1988-99), Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(2000-01)...Started 12 consecutive Pro Bowls (1989-2000), setting an NFL record...Started 202 consecu-
tive games in his career...Blocked for five 1,000-yard rushers in his career and four 3,000-yard passers...
Earned spot on Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Team of the Decade for the 1990s...His 190 games played as a
Viking is tied for 7th in team history with offensive tackle Grady Alderman...Selected with the 19th overall
pick in the 1988 NFL Draft...Born December 19, 1964, in Phoenix, AZ...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of
Honor on December 17, 2006.
RECORDS
Chuck Foreman
Running Back...6’ 2” 210 lbs...Miami (Fla.)...8 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1973-79), New England Patriots
PLAYOFF RECORDS
(1980)...Named to 5 straight Pro Bowls (1973-77)...Team’s 2nd-leading all-time rusher with 5,879 yards
and tied for team record with 52 rushing TDs...Named NFC Rookie of the Year in 1973...Integral part in the
Vikings’ appearance in 3 Super Bowls...Posted 17 career 100-yard games...Selected with the 12th overall
pick in the 1973 NFL Draft...Born October 26, 1950, in Frederick, MD...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of
Honor on September 30, 2007.
John Randle
Defensive Tackle...6’ 1” 283 lbs...Texas A&I...14 seasons: Minnesota Vikings (1990-2000), Seattle Seahawks
(2001-03)...Started 6-straight Pro Bowls for the NFC (1993-98) and went to the Pro Bowl with the Seahawks
HISTORY
in 2001...Named to NFL Team of the Decade for the 1990s...Led or tied for the team lead 9 times in his
11 Vikings seasons and had 10+ sacks in 8 straight seasons from 1993-2000...Started 150 of the 176
games he played for the Vikings...His 114.0 sacks ranks 3rd in Vikings history and most by DT...Signed
as an undrafted free agent in 1990...Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame for his Texas A&I career...
Born December 12, 1967, in Hearne, TX...Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on November 30, 2008.
EXTRA POINTS
Fran Tarkenton Alan Page Jim Finks Bud Grant Paul Krause Fred Zamberletti Jim Marshall Ron Yary
1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999 2001
Korey Stringer Mick Tinglehoff Carl Eller Cris Carter Bill Brown Jerry Burns Randall McDaniel Chuck Foreman
2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
John Randle
2008
EXECUTIVES
1986 Tommy Kramer, QB Off. vs. Green Bay, 9/28 16-of-25, 241 yds, 6 TD
1986 Gerald Robinson, DE Def. vs. Chicago, 10/19 6 tackles, 2.5 sacks
1986 Wade Wilson, QB Off. vs. New Orleans, 10/20 24-of-39, 361 yds, 3 TD
1987 Wade Wilson, QB Off. @ LA Rams. 9/20 17-of-38, 285 yds, 3 TD
1987 Chris Doleman, DE Def. vs. LA Raiders, 11/8 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF, PD
1988 Wade Wilson, QB Off. @ Tampa Bay, 10/23 22-of-30, 335 yds, 3 TD
1988 Carl Lee, CB/ Def. vs. New Orleans, 12/4 3 tackles, INT (TD), 5 PD
Jesse Solomon, LB Def. vs. New Orleans, 12/4 5 tackles, sack, INT (TD), PD
COACHES
1989 Keith Millard, DT Def. vs. Detroit, 10/8 7 tackles, 3 sacks, INT, PD
1989 Mike Merriweather, LB Def. @ Detroit, 10/22 6 tackles, 2 sacks, INT, FF, FR
1989 Rich Karlis, K Off. vs. LA Rams, 11/5 7/7 FGs, 21 pts
1989 Chris Doleman, DE Def. vs. Atlanta, 12/10 5 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 FF, PD
1989 Chris Doleman, DE Def. vs. Cincinnati, 12/25 5 tackles, 3.5 sacks, FR
1990 Al Noga, DE Def. vs. Green Bay, 12/2 3 tackles, sack, FF, FR (TD)
1991 Anthony Carter, WR Off. vs. San Francisco, 9/15 3 rec, 71 yds, TD, 46t lg
STAFF
1991 Chris Doleman, DE Def. vs. Phoenix, 10/13 8 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF, FR
1991 Terry Allen, RB Off. vs. Tampa Bay, 11/3 14 att, 127 yds, 2 TD, 55t lg
1992 Chris Doleman, DE Def. @ Green Bay, 9/6 7 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 FF, FR
1992 Rich Gannon, QB Off. @ Cincinnati, 9/27 25-of-32, 318 yds, 4 TD
PLAYERS
1992 Jack Del Rio, LB Def. @ Chicago, 11/2 7 tackles, 2 INT (83t), 2 PD, FF
1992 Mike Merriweather, LB Def. @ Tampa Bay, 11/8 12 tackles
1992 Audray McMillian, CB Def. vs. Cleveland, 11/22 5 tackles, 3 INT (25t), 3 PD
1992 Vencie Glenn, S Def. vs. Green Bay, 12/27 2 tackles, 3 INT, 3 PD
1993 John Randle, DT Def. @ Chicago, 10/25 7 tackles, 3.5 sacks
1994 Warren Moon, QB Off. vs. Miami, 9/25 26-of-37, 326 yds, 3 TD, 44 lg
ROOKIES
1994 Fuad Reveiz, K S.T. @ Tampa Bay, 10/30 5/5 FG, 3/3 PAT, 48 lg, 18 pts
1994 Warren Moon, QB Off. New Orleans, 11/6 33-of-57, 420 yds, 3 TD, 59 lg
1994 Cris Carter, WR Off. vs. Chicago, 12/1 9 rec, 124 yds, 2TD (65t in OT)
1994 Jack Del Rio, LB Def. @ Buffalo, 12/10 5 tackles, sack, INT
1994 John Randle, DT Def. vs. San Francisco, 12/26 2 tackles, 2 sacks, FF, FR
1995 Fuad Reveiz, K S.T. vs. Detroit, 9/10 2/2 FG, 2/2 PAT, 8 pts
2008 SEASON
1995 Orlando Thomas, S Def. @ Pittsburgh, 9/24 8 tackles, 2 INT (45t), 2 PD
1995 Jeff Brady, LB Def. vs. Green Bay, 11/5 6 tackles, sack, INT, 2 PD
1996 Jeff Brady, LB Def. vs. Detroit, 9/1 4 tackles, 2 INT, 3 PD
1996 Brad Johnson, QB Off. @ Atlanta, 9/8 15-of-26, 275 yds, 2 TD, 71 lg
1996 John Randle, DT Def. vs. Green Bay, 9/22 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF
1996 Brad Johnson, QB Off. vs. Arizona, 12/1 19-of-26, 238 yds, 4 TD
1996 Fernando Smith, DE Def. @ Detroit, 12/8 3 tackles, 2 sacks
1997 Eddie Murray, K S.T. @ Arizona, 10/5 2/2 FG, 2/2 PAT, 49 lg, 10 pts
1998 Gary Anderson, K S.T. vs. Detroit, 9/20 5/5 FG, 2/2 PAT, 42 lg, 17 pts
1998
1998
Randall Cunningham, QB
Randall Cunningham, QB
Off.
Off.
@ Chicago, 9/27
@ Green Bay, 10/5
16-of-25, 275 yds, 4 TD, 67t lg
20-of-32, 442 yds, 4 TD, 56t lg
RECORDS
1998 Robert Smith, RB Off. Detroit, 10/25 19 att, 134 yds, TD, 57t lg
1998 Mitch Berger, P S.T. vs. Cincinnati, 11/15 4 punts, 55.8 avg, 2 in20, 66 lg, 4 KO TB
1998 Mitch Berger, P S.T. vs. Green Bay, 11/22 3 punts, 54.3 avg, 1 in20, 56 lg, 5 KO TB
1998 Randy Moss, WR Off. Green Bay, 11/22 8 rec, 153 yds, TD, 49t lg
PLAYOFF RECORDS
1998 Randy Moss, WR Off. @ Dallas, 11/26 3 rec, 163 yds, 3 TD, 56t lg
1998 Randall Cunningham, QB Off. Chicago, 12/6 21-of-31, 349 yds, 4 TD, 64 lg
1998 Gary Anderson, K S.T. @ Baltimore, 12/13 6/6 FG, 2/2 PAT, 46 lg, 20 pts
1999 John Randle, DT Def. Tampa Bay, 10/3 4 tackles, 2 sacks, FF, FR, PD
1999 Jeff George, QB Off. San Fran., 10/24 15-of-28, 250 yds, 3 TD, 80t lg
1999 Cris Carter, WR Off. @ Denver, 10/31 8 rec, 144 yds, 2 TD, 37t lg
1999 Randy Moss, WR Off. @ Chicago, 11/14 12 rec, 204 yds, 44lg
1999 Cris Carter, WR Off. San Diego, 11/28 11 rec, 136 yds, 2 TD, 34t lg
1999 Mitch Berger, P S.T. Green Bay, 12/20 6 punts, 46.8 avg, 2 in20, 57 lg, 2 TB
1999 Moe Williams, RB S.T. @ NY Giants, 12/26 1 KR, 85 yds, 85t lg
1999 John Randle, DT Def. Detroit, 1/2/00 3 tackles, 2 sacks, FF
2000 Daunte Culpepper, QB Off. vs. Tampa Bay, 10/9 15-of-19, 231 yds, 2TD, 7 att, 35 yds, TD
HISTORY
2000 Gary Anderson, K S.T. vs. Buffalo, 10/22 3/3 FG, 2/2 PAT, 38 lg, 11 pts
2000 Daunte Culpepper, QB Off. vs. Carolina, 11/19 22-of-29, 357 yds, 3TD, 53t lg
2000 Mitch Berger, P S.T. vs. Detroit, 11/30 5 punts, 49.2 avg, 60 lg, 1 in20, 1 KO TB
2001 Randy Moss, WR Off. NY Giants, 11/19 10 rec, 171 yds, 3 TD, 57t lg
2001 Todd Bouman, QB Off. Tennessee, 12/9 21-of-31, 348 yds, 4 TD, 73t lg, 131.5 PR
2002 Michael Bennett, RB Off. Green Bay, 11/17 20 att, 130 yds, 62 lg,
EXTRA POINTS
2002 Daunte Culpepper, QB Off. @ New Orleans, 12/15 26-of-36, 312 yds, 2 TD, 7att, 73 yds, 2 TD, 2pt. run
2002 Gary Anderson, K S.T. Miami, 12/21 2/2 FG, 2/2 PAT, 53 lg, 8 pts
2003 Corey Chavous, S Def. @ Green Bay, 9/7 7 tackles, 2 INT, 2 PD
2003 Lance Johnstone, DE Def. Denver, 10/19 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks, INT (TD), 2 PD
2003 Brian Williams, CB Def. Detroit, 11/23 4 tackles, 3 INT (1 TD), 3 PD
EXECUTIVES
1998–Randall Cunningham, QB (Miller Lite, Maxwell Carter, WR (FN)
Club) 1988–Joey Browner, S (UPI); Carl Lee, CB (UPI); Gary
2008–Adrian Peterson, RB (Maxwell Club) Zimmerman, T (UPI)
1989–Chris Doleman, DE (UPI, PFW); Keith Millard, DT
(UPI, PFW); Randall McDaniel, G (PFW); Joey
ALL-PRO Browner, S (PFW)
1963–Tommy Mason, HB (AP, UPI, NEA) 1990–Joey Browner, S (UPI, FN); Randall McDaniel, G
1964–Mick Tingelhoff, C (AP, UPI) (UPI); Carl Lee, CB (FN); Henry Thomas, DT (FN)
1965–Mick Tingelhoff, C (AP, UPI, NEA) 1993–Randall McDaniel, G (UPI, FN); John Randle, DT
COACHES
1966–Mick Tingelhoff, C (AP, UPI, NEA) (UPI, FN); Chris Doleman, DE (UPI)
1967–Mick Tingelhoff, C (UPI) 1994–Cris Carter, WR (FN, UPI); Randall McDaniel,
1968–Mick Tingelhoff, C (AP, UPI, NEA); Carl Eller, DE G (FN, UPI); John Randle, DT (FN, UPI); Fuad
(AP, UPI, NEA) Reveiz, K (FN, UPI); Jack Del Rio, LB (FN)
1969–Mick Tingelhoff, C (AP, UPI, NEA); Carl Eller, DE 1995–Randall McDaniel, G (FN, UPI), David Palmer,
(AP, UPI, NEA); Alan Page, DT (UPI) PR (FN), John Randle, DT (FN, UPI)
1970–Alan Page, DT (AP, NEA, PFWA); Carl Eller, DE 1996–Randall McDaniel, G (UPI, FN); John Randle,
STAFF
(AP, NEA, PFWA); Mick Tingelhoff, C (PFWA) DT (UPI)
1971–Alan Page, DT (AP, NEA, PFW); Carl Eller DE, 1997–Cris Carter, WR (FN); Randall McDaniel, G (PFW,
(AP, NEA, PFW); Ron Yary, T (AP, NEA, PFW); FN); David Palmer, PR (PFW); John Randle, DT
Paul Krause, DB (NEA) (PFW, FN, USA); Todd Steussie, T (PFW, FN)
1972–Ron Yary, T (AP) 1998–Gary Anderson, K (FN, PFW); Jeff Christy, C
Matt Blair
1973–Carl Eller, DE (PFWA, AP, NEA); John Gilliam,
PLAYERS
(FN, PFW); Randall Cunningham, QB (FN, PFW);
WR (NEA); Alan Page, DT (AP, PFWA); Fran 1999–Mitch Berger, P (PFW, CPFN, TSN); Cris Carter,
Randall McDaniel, G (FN, PFW); Randy Moss,
Tarkenton, QB (NEA); Ron Yary, T (AP, PFWA, WR (AP, FD, PFW, SI); Jeff Christy, C (PFW);
WR (FN, PFW); John Randle, DT (FN, PFW);
NEA) Randall McDaniel, G (USA); Randy Moss, WR
Dwayne Rudd, LB (FN); Todd Steussie, T (PFW)
1974–Alan Page, DT (PFWA, NEA, AP, PFW); Ed White, (USA); John Randle, DT (USA)
1999–Mitch Berger, P (PFW); Cris Carter, WR (PFW);
G (NEA); Ron Yary, T (PFWA, NEA, AP, PFW) 2000–Daunte Culpepper, QB (USA); Randy Moss, WR
Jeff Christy, C (PFW)
1975–Chuck Foreman, RB (AP, NEA, PFWA); Paul (AP, SI, PFW, CPFN, TSN, FD, USA)
2000–Matt Birk, C (PFW, FN); Daunte Culpepper, QB
Krause, S (AP, PFWA); Alan Page, DT (AP, 2003–Matt Birk, C (TSN); Randy Moss, WR (AP,
ROOKIES
(PFN); Randy Moss, WR (CPFW,FN); Robert
PFWA); Fran Tarkenton, QB (AP, NEA, PFWA); Ed FD. PFW)
Smith, RB (PFW, FN)
White, G (NEA); Ron Yary, T (AP, NEA, PFWA) 2004–Kevin Williams, DT (AP, PFW, TSN)
2002–Randy Moss, WR (PFW)
1976–Ron Yary, T (AP, NEA, PFWA); Chuck Foreman, 2005–Darren Sharper, S (PFW, SI, TSN)
2003–Matt Birk, C (PFW); Randy Moss, WR (PFW)
RB (NEA) 2006–Steve Hutchinson, G (PFW, TSN), Kevin
2004–Daunte Culpepper, QB (PFW); Kevin Williams,
1980–Matt Blair, LB (AP) Williams, DT (AP, PFW, TSN)
DT (PFW)
1982–Doug Martin, DE (PFW) 2007–Steve Hutchinson, G (AP, PFW, TSN), Adrian
2005–Koren Robinson, KR (PFW); Darren Sharper,
Peterson, RB (TSN), Kevin Williams, DT (AP,
2008 SEASON
1987–Joey Browner, S (AP, NEA, PFW, PFWA); Gary S (PFW)
Zimmerman, T (AP, NEA, PFW, PFWA); Chris PFW, TSN)
2006–Steve Hutchinson, G (PFW), Pat Williams,
Doleman, DE (NEA) 2008–Jared Allen, DE (AP), Steve Hutchinson, G (AP,
DT (PFW)
1988–Joey Browner, S (AP, PFWA, PFW, CPFN, TSN, TSN, PFW), Adrian Peterson RB (AP, TSN, PFW),
2007–Matt Birk, C (PFW), Steve Hutchinson, G (PFW),
SI); Carl Lee, CB (AP, PFWA, PFW, CPFN, TSN); Kevin Williams DT (AP)
Adrian Peterson, RB (PFW), Darren Sharper, S
Keith Millard, DT (AP, PFWA, CPFN, TSN); Gary (PFW), Kevin Williams, DT (PFW), Pat Williams,
Zimmerman, T (AP, PFW, CPFN) ALL-NFC DT (PFW)
1989–Chris Doleman, DE (AP, CPFN, TSN, PFW); Keith 1970–Mick Tingelhoff, C (AP); Carl Eller, DE (AP, UPI); 2008–Steve Hutchinson, G (PFW), Adrian Peterson,
Millard, DT (AP, TSN, SI, PFW); Joey Browner, S Alan Page, DT (AP, UPI); Paul Krause, S (UPI) RB (PFW), Kevin Williams, DT (PFW), Antoine
(CPFN); Randall McDaniel, G (CPFN) 1971–Carl Eller, DE (AP, UPI, TSN); Alan Page, DT Winfield, CB (PFW)
RECORDS
1990–Joey Browner, S (AP, CPFN, TSN, PFW, PFW, (AP, UPI, TSN); Ron Yary, T (AP, UPI, TSN);
FD, NEA); Randall McDaniel, G (AP, CPFN); Chris Bob Grim, WR (UPI, TSN); Paul Krause, DB
Doleman, DE (SI) NFL COACH OF THE YEAR
(UPI, TSN)
1991–Randall McDaniel, G (AP, NEA, TSN, PFW) 1969–Bud Grant (PFW, TSN)
1972–Carl Eller, DE (TSN, AP); Paul Krause, DB (UPI,
1992–Chris Doleman, DE (AP, FD, FN, PFW, TSN, 1992–Dennis Green (Washington Touchdown Club)
AP, TSN); Alan Page, DT (UPI, AP, TSN); Fran
UPI); Randall McDaniel, G (AP, CPFN, FD, FN, 1998–Dennis Green (SI, Maxwell Club)
Tarkenton, QB (UPI, TSN); Ron Yary, T (UPI,
PFW, NEA, TSN); Audray McMillian, CB (AP, AP, TSN)
PLAYOFF RECORDS
CPFN, FD, PFW, UPI); Gary Zimmerman, T (FN, 1973–Carl Eller, DE (PFWA, AP, UPI, TSN); John NFC COACH OF THE YEAR
NEA, UPI); Todd Scott, S (FD, FN, UPI); Harry Gilliam, WR (UPI, TSN); Paul Krause, S (UPI, 1992–Dennis Green, (UPI, CPFN)
Newsome, P (FN) TSN, AP, PFWA); Alan Page, DT (PFWA, AP, UPI,
1993–Randall McDaniel, G (AP, CPFN, PFW, TSN, SI); TSN); Ron Yary, T (AP, PFWA, TSN, UPI); Bobby
John Randle, DT (AP, PFW, FD) NFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Bryant, DB (PFWA)
1994–Cris Carter, WR (AP, PFW, PFWA, CPFN, FD, 1974–Chuck Foreman, RB (AP, UPI, TSN, PFW); Alan 1975–Fran Tarkenton, QB (PFW)
TSN, SI, USA); Randall McDaniel, G (AP, PFW, Page, DT (AP, UPI, TSN, PFW); Nate Wright, DB 1998–Randall Cunningham, QB (CPFW)
PFWA, CPFN, FD, TSN, USA); John Randle, DT (PFW); Ron Yary, T (AP, UPI, TSN, PFW)
(AP, PFW, PFWA, CPFN, FD, TSN, USA); Fuad 1975–Carl Eller, DE (AP, UPI); Chuck Foreman, RB NFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Reveiz, K (PFW, PFWA, FD, SI) (AP, UPI); Paul Krause, S (AP, UPI); Alan Page,
1995–Randall McDaniel, G (AP, CPFN, PFW, PFWA); 1971–Alan Page, DT (PFW)
DT (AP, UPI); Fran Tarkenton, QB (AP, UPI); Ed 1973–Alan Page, DT (PFW)
John Randle, DT (AP, CPFN, PFW, PFWA, TSN) White, G (AP, UPI); Ron Yary, T (AP, UPI)
1996–Cris Carter, WR (SI); Randall McDaniel, G (AP, 1989–Keith Millard, DT (AP, PFW)
1976–Sammy White, WR (UPI); Ron Yary, T (AP,
CPFN, FD, PFWA, PFW, TSN, USA); John Randle,
HISTORY
EXECUTIVES
C Matt Birk (16) DE Kenechi Udeze (15)
10/30 L 7-31 New England 63,819 RG Artis Hicks (14) LB Ben Leber (11)
11/5 L 3-9 @ San Francisco 68,088 RT Marcus Johnson (10) LB Napoleon Harris (14)
11/12 L 17-23 Green Bay 63,924 TE Jim Kleinsasser (12) LB E.J. Henderson (16)
11/19 L 20-24 @ Miami 73,070 WR Troy Williamson (11) CB Antoine Winfield (16)
11/26 W 31-26 Arizona 63,483 QB Brad Johnson (14) CB Fred Smoot (10)
12/3 L 13-23 @ Chicago 62,221 RB Chester Taylor (15) SS Darren Sharper (16)
12/10 W 30-20 @ Detroit 60,861 FB Tony Richardson (7) FS Dwight Smith (14)
12/17 L 13-26 NY Jets 63,677
12/21 L 7-9 @ Green Bay 70,864 bold/purple= Pro Bowler
12/31 L 21-41 St. Louis 63,557
COACHES
Minn. Opp. Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. Long TD
Total First Downs 272 272 C. Taylor 303 1216 4.0 95t 6
Rushing 87 53 Pinner 43 190 4.6 21 3
Passing 160 192 Moore 24 131 5.5 15 0
Penalty 25 27 Fason 18 99 5.5 15 1
3rd Down: Made/Att. 77/233 74/215 Br. Johnson 29 82 2.8 10 1
3rd Down: Pct 33.0 34.4 Jackson 15 77 5.1 13 1
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4th Down: Made/Att. 15/21 7/13 Richardson 5 12 2.4 3 0
4th Down: Pct. 71.4 53.8 Be. Johnson 4 8 2.0 5 0
Possession Avg. 31:37 28:23 T. Taylor 1 5 5.0 5 0
Total Net Yards 4943 4803 VIKINGS 442 1820 4.1 95t 12
Avg. Per Game 308.9 300.2 OPPONENTS 348 985 2.8 59t 9
Total Plays 1025 977
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Avg. Per Play 4.8 4.9 Receiving No. Yds. Avg. Long TD
Net Yards Rushing 1820 985 T. Taylor 57 651 11.4 36 3
Avg. Per Game 113.8 61.6 Moore 46 468 10.2 50 1
Total Rushes 442 348 Wiggins 46 386 8.4 24 1
Net Yards Passing 3123 3818 C. Taylor 42 288 6.9 24 0
Avg. Per Game 195.2 238.6 Williamson 37 455 12.3 46 0
Sacked/Yards Lost 43/279 30/197 Robinson 29 381 13.1 40t 4
Gross Yards Passing 3402 4015 McMullen 23 307 13.3 40t 2
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Att./Completions 540/332 599/355 Richardson 13 111 8.5 25 0
Completion Percentage 61.5 59.3 Be. Johnson 9 156 17.3 40 0
Had Intercepted 20 21 Dugan 8 40 5.0 10 1
Punts/Average 94/42.1 79/45.4 Kleinsasser 7 47 6.7 14 0
Net Punting Avg. 94/35.5 79/37.8 Owens 6 45 7.5 16t 1
Penalties/Yards 123/903 112/899 Nance 4 33 8.3 12 0
Fumbles/Ball Lost 31/12 25/15 Fason 3 19 6.3 12 0
Touchdowns 32 32 Pinner 2 15 7.5 8 0
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Rushing 12 9 VIKINGS 332 3402 10.2 50 13
Passing 13 15 OPPONENTS 355 4015 11.3 82t 15
Returns 7 8
Punt Returns No. FC Yds Avg Long TD
Score by Periods 1 2 3 4 OT T Moore 36 9 365 10.1 71t 1
VIKINGS 66 49 54 110 3 282 Gordon 1 0 1 1.0 1 0
OPPONENTS 57 129 73 68 0 327 Smith 1 0 8 8.0 8 0
VIKINGS 38 9 374 9.7 71t 1
Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S T OPPONENTS 50 21 485 9.7 45t 1
Longwell -- -- -- 27/28 -- 21/25 -- 90
C. Taylor 6 0 0 -- -- -- -- 36 Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Long TD
RECORDS
Robinson 0 4 0 -- -- -- -- 24 Be. Johnson 45 1054 23.4 65 0
McMullen 0 2 1 -- -- -- -- 18 Williamson 14 324 23.1 44 0
Pinner 3 0 0 -- -- -- -- 18 Pinner 4 76 19.0 24 0
T. Taylor 0 3 0 -- -- -- -- 18 Moore 1 25 25.0 25 0
Moore 0 1 1 -- -- -- -- 12 Owens 1 0 0.0 0 0
Dugan 0 1 0 -- -- -- -- 6 Rosenthal 1 13 13.0 13 0
Fason 1 0 0 -- -- -- -- 6 VIKINGS 66 1492 22.6 65 0
Henderson 0 0 1 -- -- -- -- 6 OPPONENTS 59 1369 23.2 99t 1
Jackson 1 0 0 -- -- -- -- 6
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(26G, 20G) (33G, 46N) ( ) (21G) (34G) (35G, 19G) (40G) (23G, 30G) (30G)
(49N) ( ) ( )
Opponents: (27G, 27G, 22G, 48N) ( 25G, 26G) (41G, 24G, 31G, 49G) (44N,
28G) (53G) (42G, 26G) (23G) (25G, 30G, 51G) (20G, 24G, 29G) (44G, 44N)
(21G, 50G, 41N) ( ) (53G, 45G) (25G, 52G, 45G, 20G) (38G, 38B, 34N, 44G,
44G) (42G, 53G)
Passing Att. Cmp. Yards Pct Yd./Att. TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sack/Lost Rating
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B. Johnson 439 270 2750 61.5 6.3 9 2.1 15 3.4 46 29/200 72.0
Jackson 81 47 475 58.0 5.9 2 2.5 4 4.9 50 8/37 62.5
Bollinger 18 13 146 72.2 8.1 0 0.0 1 5.6 50 6/42 72.9
Longwell 1 1 16 100.0 16.0 1 100.0 0 0.0 16t 0/0 158.3
Moore 1 1 15 100.0 15.0 1 100.0 0 0.0 15t 0/0 158.3
VIKINGS 540 332 3402 61.5 6.3 13 2.4 20 3.7 50 43/279 72.2
OPPONENTS 599 355 4015 59.3 6.7 15 2.5 21 3.5 82t 30/197 73.1
EXECUTIVES
10/12 W 12-10 Detroit 62,867 (SO) LG Steve Hutchinson (16) DE Ray Edwards (15)
10/19 L 41-48 at Chicago 62,235 (SO) C Matt Birk (16) LB Ben Leber (15)
11/2 W 28-21 Houston 62,839 (SO) RG Anthony Herrera (16) LB Chad Greenways (15)
11/9 W 28-27 Green Bay 63,845 (SO) RT Ryan Cook (14) LB Napoleon Harris (5)
11/16 L 13-19 at Tampa Bay 65,278 (SO) TE Jim Kleinsasser (11) CB Antoine Winfield (16)
11/23 W 30-12 at Jacksonville 65,064 (SO) WR Bernard Berrian (14) CB Cedric Griffin (15)
11/30 W 34-14 Chicago 63,722 (SO) QB Gus Frerotte (11) SS Darren Sharper (16)
12/7 W 20-16 at Detroit 50,444
12/14 W 35-14 at Arizona 64,457 (SO) RB Adrian Peterson (15) FS Madieu Williams (9)
12/21 L 17-24 Atlanta 62,889 (SO)
12/28 W 20-19 New York Giants 63,761 (SO) bold/purple= Pro Bowl honoree
COACHES
PLAYOFFS
1/4/09 L 14-26 Philadelphia 61,746 (SO)
STAFF
3rd Down Pct. ....................................................39.4 ........................33.5 Tahi 16 37 2.3 7 0
4th Down: Made/Att ..........................................9/18 .........................5/13 Rice 15 141 9.4 23t 4
4th Down Pct. ...................................................50.0 .........................38.5 Allison 10 109 10.9 21 0
Possession Avg. .....................................................31:19 .......................28:41 Kleinsasser 6 92 15.3 34 0
Total Net Yards ........................................................5294 ........................4679 Mills 5 65 13.0 23 0
Avg. Per Game ................................................330.9 .......................292.4 Ferguson 3 25 8.3 9 0
PLAYERS
Total Plays.........................................................1014 ..........................946 Dugan 2 12 6.0 9 0
Avg. Per Play .......................................................5.2 ...........................4.9 Tapeh 1 7 7.0 7 0
Net Yards Rushing ...................................................2338 ........................1230 VIKINGS 267 3217 12.0 99t 22
Avg. Per Game .................................................146.1 .........................76.9 OPPONENTS 324 3753 11.6 75 15
Total Rushes .......................................................519 ..........................371
Net Yards Passing....................................................2956 ........................3449 Interceptions No. Yds. Avg. Long TD
Avg. Per Game .................................................184.8 .......................215.6 Leber 2 29 14.5 28 0
Sacked/Yards Lost .........................................43/261 .....................45/304 Sapp 2 13 6.5 14 0
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Gross Yards ......................................................3217 ........................3753 Winfield 2 5 2.5 4 0
Attempts/Completions ..................................452/267 ...................530/324 M. Williams 2 -1 -0.5 0 0
Completion Pct...................................................59.1 .........................61.1 Sharper 1 12 12.0 12 0
Had Intercepted .....................................................17 ............................12 Gordon 1 0 0.0 0 0
Punts/Average ......................................................74/46.9 ....................80/43.5 Johnson 1 0 0.0 0 0
Net Punting Avg. .......................................................35.0 .........................39.1 Griffin 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0
Penalties/Yards .....................................................90/692 .................109/1002 VIKINGS 12 56 4.7 28 0
Fumbles/Ball Lost ...................................................31/14 .......................34/13 OPPONENTS 17 329 19.4 59t 2
Touchdowns .................................................................41 ............................36
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Rushing .................................................................15 ............................10 Opp. Fumble Rec. No. Yds Avg Long TD
Passing .................................................................22 ............................15 Leber 4 10 2.5 10 0
Returns ...................................................................4 ............................11 Winfield 2 28 14.0 19t 1
Sharper 2 20 10.0 20 0
Score by Periods 1 2 3 4 OT T Harris 1 27 27.0 27t 1
VIKINGS 94 114 61 110 0 379 Johnson 1 7 7.0 7 0
OPPONENTS 78 74 115 66 0 333 E.J. Henderson 1 0 0.0 0 0
Thomas 1 0 0.0 0 0
Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S T0 P. Williams 1 0 0.0 0 0
Longwell 0 0 0 40/40 - 29/34 - 127 VIKINGS 13 92 7.1 27t 2
Peterson 10 0 0 - - - - 60 OPPONENTS 10 10 1.0 4 1
RECORDS
Berrian 0 7 1 - - - - 48
Shiancoe 0 7 0 - - - - 42 Punting No. Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg B
Taylor 4 2 0 - - - - 36 Kluwe 73 3473 47.6 35.0 13 23 62 1
Rice 0 4 0 - - - - 24 VIKINGS 73 3473 46.9 35.0 13 23 62 1
Wade 0 2 0 - - - - 12 OPPONENTS 80 3481 43.5 39.1 4 29 66 0
Winfield 0 0 2 - - - - 12
Frerotte 1 0 0 - - - - 6 Punt Returns No. FC Yds Avg Long TD
Harris 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Berrian 7 5 114 16.3 82t 1
Allen 0 0 0 - - - 2 4 Gordon 15 11 66 4.4 20 0
PLAYOFF RECORDS
Passing Att. Cmp. Yards Pct Yd./Att. TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sack/Lost Rating
Frerotte 301 178 2157 59.1 7.17 12 4.0 15 5.0 99t 29/164 73.7
Jackson 149 88 1056 59.1 7.09 9 6.0 2 1.3 59t 14/97 95.4
Taylor 1 1 4 100.0 4.00 1 100.0 0 0.0 4t 0/0 122.9
Rice 1 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
VIKINGS 452 267 3217 59.1 7.12 22 4.9 17 3.8 99t 43/261 81.5
OPPONENTS 530 324 3753 61.1 7.08 15 2.8 12 2.3 75 45/304 82.5
The Vikings played their home games for 21 seasons (1961-81) at Metropolitan Stadium. The team has played its games for the last
27 seasons (1982-2008) at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Funded initially through the sale of 30-year bonds, the Metrodome’s
debt was retired 14 years ahead of schedule.
The Vikings have called two stadiums “home” in their 49-year history. Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On September 10, 1961, the Vikings played their first-ever home game,
a 21-17 preseason loss to the LA Rams at Metropolitan Stadium. Over 21 seasons the Vikings compiled a 97-59-4 record, including
playoffs, at Met Stadium and possessed one of the most dominant home field advantages in professional football. December 20, 1981,
marked the last game ever played at the Met, a 10-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Capacity of the Met was 48,446 in the stadium’s
final year.
The Vikings moved indoors in 1982 to the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. Seating capacity for the Metrodome is 64,121. It
also features two Sony Jumbotron replay screens, 115 private suites owned and operated by the Vikings. In 27 seasons at the Metrodome
the Vikings have a 143-79 record, which includes a 6-5 mark in NFL playoff action. The 2009 season marks the Vikings’ 28th campaign
playing their home games in the Metrodome, 7 seasons longer than the Vikings played at Metropolitan Stadium. Construction of the
Metrodome was financed through a successful partnership of public and private interests. Funded initially through the sale of 30-year
bonds, the facility’s debt was retired 14 years ahead of schedule. The Minnesota Vikings were largely responsible for the tenant-generated
portion of the funding that retired that debt. The Metrodome has been host to many marquee sporting events, including Super Bowl
XXVI, the 1987 and 1991 World Series, the 1985 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the 1992 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament
and the 1998 NFC Championship Game. The Metrodome hosted an NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional in 2000, 2003, and 2005 and the
2001 NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Metropolitan Stadium
First Vikings Regular Season Game: vs. Chicago (9/17/61), 37-13 Vikings win
Total Vikings Home Record at Met Stadium: 97-59-4 (.606), 160 games (regular season/playoffs)
Players report for camp in late July on the campus of Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
The team typically practices twice daily and the Northland Ford Autograph
Zone will return in 2009 where fans can get their favorite players’ autographs
following selected practices. On the afternoon of opening day, July 31, the
Vikings will hold a team introduction in Blakeslee Stadium. Verizon Wireless Vikings Training Camp will conclude on Wednesday, August
12 with Fan Appreciation Day including a full-team autograph session following the morning practice.
For a full schedule of practice dates and times, event listings and more information, visit www.vikings.com.
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Blakeslee Stadium has played host to Vikings training camps since 1966. From 1961-65
the Vikings held training camp on the campus of Bemidji State University.
Vikings GamePlan is an in-season football X’s and O’s show hosted by the radio play-by-play voice of the Vikings - Paul Allen. PA takes
you thru the upcoming matchup with exclusive film sessions with head coach Brad Childress, player interviews and much more. Vikings
GamePlan initially airs in-season on KMSP Fox 9 with re-airs on FS North.
EXECUTIVES
COACHES
STAFF
Ari Wolfe Mike Mayock
The 2009 Vikings Preseason TV broadcasts return veteran voices Ari Wolfe and Mike Mayock to the booth for the 3rd
season. The crew will bring Vikings fans 3 games in the preseason- August 14 at Indianapolis, August 21 vs. Kansas City and
September 4 vs. Dallas. The excitement and competition of preseason football will come to life as players fight for a roster
PLAYERS
spot with the Vikings and chase their dreams of playing in the NFL.
Wolfe joined the Vikings in 2007 after establishing himself as a fast-rising and versatile broadcasting voice in professional
and college sports. Wolfe works as the football and basketball voice of the University of Louisville Cardinals and handles the
coaches shows. In 2005 Wolfe’s work was recognized with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Play-by-Play for
his work with Louisville.
Wolfe has more than a decade of experience in pro sports as a play-by-play man in the Arena Football League and is the
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voice of the Philadelphia Soul. He has been a sideline reporter for the AFL championship game, the ArenaBowl. Wolfe has
served as a sideline reporter for NFL football, called NFL Europa games on Fox and NFL Network and in 2005 handled pre-
season TV for the Philadelphia Eagles. Wolfe is a native of Madison, WI and earned his bachelor’s degree at Emory University.
He went on to finish a master’s degree at Southern California where he handled play-by-play and color for USC football,
basketball and baseball as a student at KSCR radio in Los Angeles.
Mayock brings the unique perspective of a former NFL player and seasoned broadcaster to the Vikings booth again in 2009.
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Mayock is a fixture on NFL Network and has established himself as an expert voice on the NFL Draft. Mayock has climbed the
ranks in the broadcasting business starting in the early 1990s at ESPN covering college and Canadian Football League action.
He moved to CBS to work on college football and basketball coverage for the network from 1996-99. Mayock called college
football games on Fox Sports Net in 2000 and moved to ABC Sports as a college football analyst in 2001.
Mayock brings the knowledge of the game and perspective from the field he gained as an NFL DB with the NY Giants from
1982-83 and a standout at Boston College where he was inducted to the Eagles Hall of Fame. As a Giant, Mayock played under
the legendary Bill Parcells in his 1st season with the club in ‘83. Mayock entered the NFL as a 10th-round draft pick by the
Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Chuck Noll in 1981. Mayock’s father, Mike, was a 1955 draft pick of the Steelers as an end
out of Villanova. RECORDS
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HISTORY
EXTRA POINTS
KFAN-AM (1130) and KTLK (100.3 FM) serve as the flagship stations for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network, which includes outlets
in six states.
EXECUTIVES
Buffalo at Tennessee ................................7:00 Baltimore at Atlanta ............................6:30 (4TH WEEKEND)
Cleveland at Chicago ...........................7:00 (OPEN DATES: Arizona, Atlanta,
PRESEASON WEEK 1 Miami at New Orleans .........................7:00 Carolina, Philadelphia)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Green Bay at Tennessee......................7:00 Detroit at Chicago ............................ NOON
New England at Philadelphia ...............6:30 Kansas City at St. Louis ......................7:00 Cincinnati at Cleveland ..................... NOON
Washington at Baltimore ....................6:30 Pittsburgh at Carolina .........................7:00 Seattle at Indianapolis ...................... NOON
Arizona at Pittsburgh ..........................7:00 Arizona at Denver......................... 9:00 PM NY Giants at Kansas City ................. NOON
Dallas at Oakland ................................9:00 Oakland at Seattle ...............................9:00 Baltimore at New England ................ NOON
COACHES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Tampa Bay at Washington ............... NOON
St. Louis at NY Jets ............................6:00 Houston at Tampa Bay........................6:00 Tennessee at Jacksonville ................ NOON
Minnesota at Indianapolis.............6:30 Dallas at Minnesota ....................7:00 Oakland at Houston ......................... NOON
Cincinnati at New Orleans ...................7:00 San Francisco at San Diego ................9:00 NY Jets at New Orleans ......................3:05
Denver at San Francisco .....................9:00 Buffalo at Miami..................................3:05
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 REGULAR SEASON St. Louis at San Francisco ..................3:15
Atlanta at Detroit .................................3:00 (KICKOFF WEEKEND) Dallas at Denver ..................................3:15
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Chicago at Buffalo ...............................6:00 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 San Diego at Pittsburgh ......................7:20
Cleveland at Green Bay .......................7:00 Tennessee at Pittsburgh .....................7:30 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Tampa Bay at Tennessee ....................7:00 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Green Bay at Minnesota ...............7:30
Houston at Kansas City .......................7:00 Miami at Atlanta ................................ Noon
Seattle at San Diego............................9:00 Denver at Cincinnati .......................... Noon SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
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MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Minnesota at Cleveland...............Noon (5TH WEEKEND)
Jacksonville at Miami..........................7:30 Jacksonville at Indianapolis .............. Noon (OPEN DATES: Chicago, Green Bay, New
Carolina at NY Giants ..........................7:15 Detroit at New Orleans ...................... Noon Orleans, San Diego)
Dallas at Tampa Bay ......................... Noon Cleveland at Buffalo ......................... NOON
PRESEASON WEEK 2 Philadelphia at Carolina .................... Noon Dallas at Kansas City........................ NOON
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Kansas City at Baltimore ................... Noon Minnesota at St. Louis ...............NOON
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Cincinnati at New England ..................6:30 NY Jets at Houston ........................... Noon
Oakland at NY Giants ....................... NOON
Philadelphia at Indianapolis ................7:00 Washington at NY Giants ....................3:15
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia ............... NOON
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 San Francisco at Arizona.....................3:15
Pittsburgh at Detroit ........................ NOON
Tennessee at Dallas ............................7:00 St. Louis at Seattle ..............................3:15
Washington at Carolina .................... NOON
Atlanta at St. Louis .............................7:00 Chicago at Green Bay..........................7:20
Cincinnati at Baltimore ..................... NOON
Kansas City at Minnesota .............7:00 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Atlanta at San Francisco .....................3:05
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Buffalo at New England .......................6:00
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Jacksonville at Seattle .........................3:15
Detroit at Cleveland .............................6:30 San Diego at Oakland..........................9:15
Houston at Arizona .............................3:15
Carolina at Miami ................................6:30
New England at Denver .......................3:15
Pittsburgh at Washington ...................6:30 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Indianapolis at Tennessee ...................7:20
Tampa Bay at Jacksonville ..................6:30 (2ND WEEKEND)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
New Orleans at Houston .....................7:00 Carolina at Atlanta ............................ NOON
NY Jets at Miami ................................7:30
Buffalo at Green Bay ...........................7:00 Minnesota at Detroit .................NOON
NY Giants at Chicago ..........................7:00 Cincinnati at Green Bay .................... NOON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Oakland at San Francisco....................7:15 Houston at Tennessee ..................... NOON
(6TH WEEKEND)
San Diego at Arizona ..........................9:00 Oakland at Kansas City .................... NOON
RECORDS
(OPEN DATES: Dallas, Indianapolis,
Denver at Seattle .................................9:30 New England at NY Jets................... NOON
Miami, San Francisco)
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 New Orleans at Philadelphia ............ NOON
Houston at Cincinnati....................... NOON
NY Jets at Baltimore ...........................7:00 St. Louis at Washington .................. NOON
Detroit at Green Bay......................... NOON
Arizona at Jacksonville..................... NOON
Baltimore at Minnesota ..............NOON
PRESEASON WEEK 3 Tampa Bay at Buffalo ..........................3:05
NY Giants at New Orleans ................ NOON
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Seattle at San Francisco......................3:05
Cleveland at Pittsburgh .................... NOON
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NOTES
Minnesota Vikings
2009 Schedule
Pre Season
DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME (CT) TELEVISION RADIO
EXECUTIVES
HEIGHT 6-2 WEIGHT 222 ACQUIRED FA FOR 2009
DOB 10-10-69 NFL 19th YEAR
COLLEGE Southern Mississippi VIKINGS 1st YEAR
COACHES
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 1991
(2/0-Atl.), 1992 (15/13-GB), 1993 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 1994 (16/16,
2/2-GB), 1995 (16/16, 3/3-GB), 1996 (16/16, 3/3-GB), 1997
(16/16, 3/3-GB), 1998 (16/16, 1/1-GB), 1999 (16/16-GB), 2000
(16/16-GB), 2001 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 2002 (16/16, 1/1-GB), 2003
(16/16, 2/2-GB), 2004 (16/16, 1/1-GB), 2005 (16/16-GB), 2006
STAFF
(16/16-GB), 2007 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 2008 (16/16-NYJ). Total-
273/269, 22/22 (2/0-Atl.; 255/253, 22/22-GB; 16/16-NYJ).
• Named MVP of the NFL 3 straight seasons (1995-97) and
selected to 10 Pro Bowls.
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• Started 269 consecutive games (291 including playoffs), for
Green Bay and NY Jets, the longest stretch ever by an NFL QB
and 2nd-longest streak, behind only former Minnesota Viking Jim
Marshall (270) in NFL lore.
• Holds every significant NFL career passing record and is
the League’s all-time leader in TD passes (464), completions
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(5,720), attempts (9,280), yards (65,127) and victories as a
starting QB (169).
• First NFL completion was to himself, snaring his own deflected
pass for minus-7 yards at Tampa Bay (9/13/92).
2008 SEASON
Tynes on 7/14/96, after a 12-year courtship...The couple has
daughters, Brittany, 20, and Breleigh, 10...Established the ‘Brett
Favre Fourward Foundation’ in 1996; in conjunction with his
annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fund rais-
ing dinners, foundation has donated more than $3 million to
charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those
in Wisconsin...Favre Fourward Foundation in 2005 took on an
additional cause as a supporter of Hurricane Katrina relief; the
effort raised approximately $1 million to assist in the state of
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Mississippi’s three Gulf Coast counties: Hancock, Harrison and
Jackson...Also in 2005, his wife founded a charity, the Deanna
Favre Hope Foundation to benefit uninsured and under insured
breast cancer patients; Deanna underwent successful treatment
in 2004 for the disease...“A Night of Faith,” a dinner and concert
featuring Grammy-winning artist Faith Hill was held March 12,
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Mississippi baseball varsity...Older brother, Scott, played quar- All-NFL Team and Football News All-NFC Team...1996 PFWA
terback for Mississippi State and younger brother, Jeff, was a MVP, Associated Press MVP, The Sporting News Player of the
free safety on Southern Mississippi football team...Sister, Brandi, Year, Pro Football Weekly MVP, Football Digest Player of the
is a former ‘Miss Teen Mississippi’...Grew up idolizing a pair of Year, College and Pro Football Newsweekly Offensive Player of
Southern QBs, the Saints’ Archie Manning and the Cowboys’ the Year, UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year, Football News
Roger Staubach...Held 8 editions (2000-07) of the ‘Brett Favre NFC Player of the Year, Newspaper Enterprise Player of the Year,
Celebrity Softball Game’ at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Miller Lite Player of the Year and Footaction NFL Quarterback of
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WI...Majored in special education at Southern Miss. the Year...1996 PFW/PFWA All-Pro, Associated Press All-Pro, All-
NFL Team and UPI All-NFC Team...1995 PFWA MVP, Associated
HONORS Named to the Pro Bowl 10 times (1993-94, Press MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, UPI NFC Offensive
1996-99, 2002-04, 2008-09)...AFC Offensive Player of the Week Player of the Year, The Sporting News Player of the Year, Pro
vs. Arizona (9/28/08)...2007 FedEx Express NFL Player of the Football Weekly MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, Sports
EXECUTIVES
the Packers’ team charter to Nashville for preseason finale (9/1), Rams contest when he hit the shoulder pad of guard Mike Wahle
then trucked them to Mississippi...Lost 2 of his top 3 WRs, 2 of while following through on his 2nd pass attempt of the game...
his top 3 TEs, all 3 of his RBs (as well as a 4th) and his starting Chose to forego a recommendation of surgery to place pins in his
center to injury and threw a league-leading and career-high 29 thumb that would have sidelined him 4-6 weeks to properly heal
INTs and finished with a career-low 70.9 passer rating...Completed the bone...Returned after the Packers’ bye week to play in Sunday
passes to 18 players, 2 more than his previous career high (16 in night game at Minnesota (11/2) and threw for 3 TDs, in leading
1998) and 1 shy of the team record...With a completion to Ahman Green Bay to a 30-27 win...Led Packers to win in Wild Card game
Green vs. Cleveland (9/18), became the 3rd QB ever to reach and advanced to NFC Divisional Playoffs.
COACHES
50,000 career passing yards, joining Marino (61,361) and Elway
(51,475) and with a last-second TD pass to RB Tony Fisher, broke 2002 Led Green Bay to its 4th division title and 8th playoff berth
Elway’s single-stadium record with his 181st TD pass at Lambeau in his opening 11 seasons with Green Bay...Chosen NFL Player of
Field (Elway threw 180 at Mile High Stadium)...Set NFL record the Year by Sports Illustrated...Was voted to the Pro Bowl (as
with 14th-consecutive season reaching 3,000 yards passing in a starter) for the 7th time, though he later was forced to withdraw
Sunday night win against Detroit (12/11), with an early comple- due to the foot, ankle and knee injuries sustained during the sea-
tion to Robert Ferguson...In season-ending, 23-17 win vs. Seattle son...For the 2nd year in a row, was the leading vote-getter in fan
STAFF
(1/1/06), hooked up with Antonio Chatman for a 9-yard TD, giving balloting for the Pro Bowl, picking up 930,270 votes...Named 2nd-
Favre at least 20 TD passes in 12 straight seasons, extending his Team All-Pro selection by AP...Led the NFC in passing attempts
NFL record. (551) and completions (341); he also tied for the NFC lead (with
the Saints’ Aaron Brooks) in TD passes (27)...Played with a knee
2004 Led the League’s 3rd-ranked offense in his 13th season brace and came back to lead Green Bay to a 24-10 Monday night
PLAYERS
in Green Bay...Threw for more than 4,000 yards for a 4th time as win against Miami (11/4)...Threw for a score in his 13th consecu-
a professional (and the 1st time since 1999), ranking 5th in the tive postseason contest to tie Dan Marino’s NFL record in Wild
NFL...Named NFC Offensive Player of the Month in November... Card game vs. Atlanta.
Had 8 games with a passer rating above 100...Opened the season
by leading Green Bay to a 24-14 win against defending NFC cham- 2001 Earned 6th Pro Bowl berth and named 2nd-Team All-
pion Carolina on Monday Night Football (9/13)...Broke NFL record Pro...Named to the All-Madden Team...Completed 314-of-510
ROOKIES
held since 1970 merger in the home opener against Chicago pass attempts for 3,921 yards (2nd in the NFC) and 32 TDs (tied
(9/19), for most consecutive games with a TD pass vs. a single with 49ers’ Jeff Garcia for 2nd in the league)...His 15 INTs was the
opponent by throwing for a score in a 25th straight game against lowest in a season since he threw only 13 in 1996...Finished 3rd
the Bears (Marino had a TD toss in 24 straight vs. the NY Jets)... in the NFC (and 4th in the NFL) with a 94.1 passer rating...Named
Sustained a concussion in the 3rd quarter vs. the NY Giants (10/3) NFC Offensive Player of the Week and national Miller Lite Player
after the Giants’ William Joseph and Keith Washington fell on him, of the Week for his performance against the defending Super Bowl
2008 SEASON
then returned 2 plays later to throw a 28-yard TD strike to Javon champion Baltimore Ravens (10/14) and led TD drives of 59, 74,
Walker for the Packers’ only score of the game...Returned the 80 and 82 yards.
following week to launch an unprecedented long-distance streak,
completing a pass of at least 44 yards in 6 consecutive games 2000 Became the 2nd-fastest player in NFL history to reach
(10/11-11/21), the longest stretch of his career...Established a pair 250 career TD passes, doing so in the 141st game of his pro
of milestones in victory at Detroit (1017), passing Bart Starr (196) career; only Dan Marino, who did so in 128 games, had reached
for No. 1 on the franchise’s all-time games-played list with 197, that plateau quicker...Led 4 game-winning comeback efforts
and also moved ahead of former Viking Fran Tarkenton (47,003) inside Lambeau Field: vs. Philadelphia, San Francisco, Minnesota
and into 4th place in career passing yards...Played in his 200th NFL and Tampa Bay...Passed for 2 TDs, including the game-winning
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game (including the 1991 season with Atlanta), while also making 43-yard loft to Antonio Freeman in OT in 26-20 win vs. Minnesota
his 100th career home start, in victory over Dallas (10/24)...Took (11/6) on Monday Night Football.
his team down the field for a walk-off FG vs. Minnesota (11/14)
after Minnesota rallied from a 14-point deficit to tie the game at 31 1999 Started all 16 games, playing most of the year with a
with 1:20 remaining to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week... sprained thumb on his throwing hand, an injury initially incurred in
Trailing 13-3 against Houston (11/21), he passed for 201 yards in a preseason vs. Denver (8/23), when he struck the Broncos’ John
the final period to bring Green Bay back to victory from a deficit of Mobley on his follow-through...Named NFC Offensive Player of
PLAYOFF RECORDS
10-or-more points in the 4th quarter on the road for the first time the Month for September...Reached 30,000 yards passing in his
in 14 years...In his 200th consecutive NFL start, threw for 3 TDs in 126th pro game, vs. Carolina (12/12), to become the (then) 3rd-
Monday night victory over St. Louis (11/29). fastest in league history to ascend to that plateau, only Dan Marino
(114) and Warren Moon (125) having done so quicker...Enjoyed
2003 Played in all 16 games despite fracturing the thumb on his 3rd career 4,000-yard passing season (also 1995 and ‘98)...
his right (throwing) hand early in the team’s 7th game, at St. Drove Green Bay 82 yards to the winning score in 1:40 vs. Oakland
Louis (10/19)...Selected to his 8th career Pro Bowl...Helped the (9/12), finishing his emotional, opening-day heroics with a 1-yard
Packers to 442 points, the 2nd-highest total in franchise history, TD pass to TE Jeff Thomason with :11 remaining in 28-24 win and
behind only the 456 scored by the 1996 Super Bowl champions... completed 28-of-47 passes for 333 yards and a season-best 4
Finished 2nd in the NFC in passer rating (90.4)...Had 6 games with TDs in Raiders contest, despite playing much of the 2nd half with
a passer rating of 100 or better...The Packers’ offense became the a badly sprained thumb on his throwing hand, having hit it on the
NFL’s 1st unit to: rush for at least 2,500 yards, pass for at least helmet of Oakland’s Russell Maryland and aggravating an injury
HISTORY
3,300 yards, complete at least 65% of passes, rush for at least 18 originally suffered during the preseason...Threw a 23-yard TD
TDs and pass for at least 32 TDs...Started the club’s 2 postseason pass on 4th-and-1 with :12 remaining to cap a 23-20 win against
games, completing 41-of-66 passes for 499 yards and 3 TDs with Minnesota (9/26)...Orchestrated his 3rd come-from-behind win in
1 INT...Rallied from a 4th-quarter deficit or tie to win on 4 occa- 4 games on his 30th birthday, driving his team 73 yards in just 40
sions (11/2 at Minnesota, 11/16 at Tampa Bay, 12/14 at San Diego seconds to defeat Tampa Bay (10/10) and threw a looping, 21-yard
and 1/4/04 vs. Seattle in the playoffs)...Captured NFC Offensive TD pass to Antonio Freeman with 1:05 remaining in Bucs contest
EXTRA POINTS
Player of the Month for December...Turned in one of the most to give Green Bay its final, 26-23 margin of victory...Surpassed
memorable performances of his career, and in the history of Ron Jaworski’s all-time QB durability mark by starting in his 117th
Monday Night Football, in 41-7 victory at Oakland (12/22), playing consecutive game vs. Chicago (11/7).
with a heavy heart one day after the sudden death of his father
(Irvin), he completed 22-of-30 passes (73.3 percent) for 399 yards 1998 Led the NFL in both passing yards (4,212) and comple-
EXECUTIVES
the right corner of the end zone with only :14 remaining in the press box had mistakenly credited him with 5 attempts in hand-
game to give the Packers a 21-17 win in the Packers’ final game at written statistics).
Milwaukee County Stadium...Played one of the finest games of his
early career in 30-3 win over Tampa Bay (9/25), earning Miller Lite COLLEGE Led his Southern Mississippi team to 29 victories,
Player of the Week honors as he completed 30-of-39 passes for including 2 bowl wins, during 4 varsity seasons (1987-90), and
306 yards and 3 TDs, with no INTs...Threw a TD pass in 9 straight climaxed his collegiate career by earning a Most Valuable Player
games, the final 3 regular-season contests of ‘93 plus the 1st 6 award in the East-West Shrine game...Set school records for
games of ‘94, until the streak was broken at Minnesota (10/20) passing yards (8,193), pass attempts (1,234), completions (656),
COACHES
when he left the game after the 1st quarter with a severely bruised passing percentage (53.0) and TDs (55), with only 35 INTs..
left hip, the 1st time since he became the starting QB early in 1992 Overcame injuries in a serious summer car accident prior to his
that he had been forced to leave due to injury...Played a key role in senior year to lead his team to an 8-3 record and just 8 points from
the Packers’ 16-12 NFC Wild Card victory over Detroit at Lambeau an undefeated season...Suffered internal injuries in the accident on
Field (12/31)...Hit on 18-of-35 attempts for 211 yards, with 1 INT, 7/14/90, he subsequently had 30 inches of his intestines surgically
in Divisional playoff loss at Dallas (1/8/95). removed 24 days later (8/7/90)...Shocked his coaches and team-
mates by returning to the starting lineup a month later (9/8/90)
STAFF
1993 Played in the Pro Bowl as a reserve when the Giants’ Phil and escorting the Golden Eagles to an upset over Alabama...Was
Simms could not take part due to a shoulder problem...Started MVP of All-American Bowl at conclusion of senior year...Became
all 16 games, 1 of only 7 NFL QBs to do so...His 3,303 passing starter at Southern Miss in 3rd game of his freshman season...
yards were 2nd in the NFC to Young (6th in the NFL)...Threw Had the No. 4 jersey he had worn at Southern Mississippi retired
for 402 yards at Chicago (12/5) - the 3rd most in team history in September of 1993.
PLAYERS
(behind Dickey’s 418 vs. Tampa Bay in 1980 and Don Horn’s 410
vs. the Cardinals in 1969) and also represented the 1st 300- and PREP Earned 5 letters in baseball (he led team in batting all 5
400-yard passing games of Favre’s career...Pulled off one of the seasons) and 3 in football at Hancock North Central High School
most spectacular plays in team history in NFC Wild Card playoff in Kiln, where his late father, Irvin, was his coach...Played QB and
at Detroit (1/8/94)...With the Packers trailing 24-21 in the final SS, also serving as P and PK...Played in Mississippi High School
minute, he scrambled out of the pocket to his left, found an open All Star game following senior season.
ROOKIES
Sterling Sharpe in the open and unleashed an across-the-body
throw from extreme left to extreme right; Sharpe ran under the ball
in the end zone with :55 left in the game and the Packers became
28-24 winners...Threw 2 more TD passes in losing effort (27-17)
in Divisional playoff at Dallas the following week (1/16/94).
1992
2008 SEASON
Named as the 3rd QB for the NFC Pro Bowl squad after
finishing 5th among conference passers with an 85.3 overall
rating...At the time, was the youngest quarterback ever to play in
AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (since 1971) at 23 years, 3 months, 28 days
of age...Acquired from Atlanta by then-Packers General Manager
Ron Wolf for a 1st-round draft selection in an offseason trade
(2/10)...Helped Green Bay to its 2nd-best record in 20 years (9-7),
soaring from designated backup to Pro Bowler in just 3 months...
Beginning the 1992 season as the understudy to incumbent Don
RECORDS
Majkowski, he was hastily summoned from the bench to replace
an injured Majkowski (ankle) in the 1st quarter of Game 3 vs.
Cincinnati (9/20) and led the Packers to a come-from-behind,
24-23 victory over the Bengals, forged by way of a 35-yard scor-
ing pass to WR Kitrick Taylor with only 13 seconds remaining in
the game...He went on to compile an 8-5 record as a starter...
His 302 completions tied him with Troy Aikman of Super Bowl
PLAYOFF RECORDS
RUSHING
Year Att. Yards Avg. LG TD
1992 ......................47 198 4.2 19 1
1993 ......................58 216 3.7 27 1
1994 ......................42 202 4.8 36t 2
1995 ......................39 181 4.6 40 3
1996 ......................49 136 2.8 23 2
1997 ......................58 187 3.2 16 1
1998 ......................40 133 3.3 35 1
1999 ......................28 142 5.1 20 0
2000 ......................27 108 4.0 18 0
2001 ......................38 56 1.5 14 1
2002 ......................25 73 2.9 17 0
2003 ......................18 15 0.8 7 0
2004 ......................16 36 2.3 17 0
2005 ......................18 62 3.4 20 0
2006 ......................23 29 1.3 14 1
2007 ......................29 12 0.4 21 0
2008 ......................21 43 2.0 27 1
Totals...............576 1829 3.2 40 14
EXECUTIVES
only endured 1 losing season. consecutive seasons- 1995, 1996 and 1997.
WINS BY STARTING QBs IN NFL HISTORY MULTIPLE ASSOCIATED PRESS NFL MVP AWARD WINNERS
PLAYER, TEAM W-L PLAYER, TEAM HONORS; SEASONS
Brett Favre, Green Bay & NY Jets....................169-100 Brett Favre, Green Bay..............................3; 1995-97
John Elway, Denver.................................................... 148-82 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis........................ 3; 2003-04, ‘08
Dan Marino, Miami..................................................... 147-93 Jim Brown, Cleveland......................................... 2; 1957, ‘65
Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota & NY Giants.................. 125-109 Johnny Unitas, Baltimore.................................... 2; 1964, ‘67
COACHES
Johnny Unitas, Baltimore & San Diego...................... 119-63 Joe Montana, San Francisco............................... 2; 1989, ‘90
Joe Montana, San Francisco & Kansas City............... 117-47 Steve Young, San Francisco............................... 2; 1992, ‘94
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis.................................... 117-59 Kurt Warner, St. Louis.......................................... 2; 2003-04
YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS WITH FAVRE STARTING AT QB VIKINGS ASSOCIATED PRESS NFL MVP AWARD WINNERS
TEAM, SEASON W-L (PLAYOFFS) PLAYER SEASON
Alan Page....................................................................... 1971
STAFF
Green Bay, 1992#............................................................. 9-7
Green Bay, 1993.............................. 9-7 (Divisional Playoffs) Fran Tarkenton............................................................... 1975
Green Bay, 1994.............................. 9-7 (Divisional Playoffs)
Green Bay, 1995*...............11-5 (NFC Championship Game)
Green Bay, 1996*......... 13-3 (Super Bowl XXXI Champions)
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MEASURE UP THE YARDS
Green Bay, 1997*........................... 13-3 (Super Bowl XXXII)
Green Bay, 1998............................ 11-5 (Wild Card Playoffs)
Green Bay, 1999............................................................... 8-8
Brett Favre enters 2009 with a streak of 17 consecutive
Green Bay, 2000............................................................... 9-7
seasons throwing for 3,000+ yards, breaking the plateau each
Green Bay, 2001............................ 12-4 (Divisional Playoffs)
season dating back to 1992.
Green Bay, 2002*.......................... 12-4 (Wild Card Playoffs)
Green Bay, 2003*.......................... 10-6 (Divisional Playoffs)
ROOKIES
MOST CONSECUTIVE 3,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS
Green Bay, 2004*.......................... 10-6 (Wild Card Playoffs)
PLAYER SEASONS
Green Bay, 2005............................................................. 4-12
Brett Favre, Green Bay & NY Jets............. 17; 1992-2008
Green Bay, 2006............................................................... 8-8
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis......................... 11; 1998-2008
Green Bay, 2007*...............13-3 (NFC Championship Game)
Dan Marino, Miami............................................... 9; 1984-92
NY Jets, 2008................................................................... 9-7
2008 SEASON
MOST OVERALL 3,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS
*NFC Central/North titles
PLAYER SEASONS
# Favre 8-5 as starter
Brett Favre, Green Bay & NY Jets............. 17; 1992-2008
Dan Marino, Miami.................... 13; 1983-92, ‘94-95, ‘97-98
John Elway, Denver................................12; 1985-91, ‘93-97
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis......................... 11; 1998-2008
Dan Marino..................................................................... 420 closing in on former Vikings ironman Jim Marshall for the
Fran Tarkenton................................................................ 342 most consecutive games suited up for by a position player.
Peyton Manning.............................................................. 333
John Elway...................................................................... 300 MOST SEASONS LEADING LEAGUE IN PASSING
PLAYER SEASONS
NFL CAREER PASSING YARDS Johnny Unitas...................................................... 4; 1957-60
PLAYER YARDS Len Dawson.............................................4; 1962-63, ‘65-66
Brett Favre................................................ 65,127 Steve Young.................................................. 4; 1992-94, ‘98
Dan Marino................................................................ 61,361 Brett Favre....................................4; 1995-97, 2003
John Elway................................................................. 51,475
Warren Moon............................................................. 49,325 MOST GAMES, 4+ TD PASS GAMES IN A CAREERPLAYER
Fran Tarkenton........................................................... 47,003 PLAYER 4+ TD PASS GAMES
HISTORY
Dan Marino....................................................................... 21
NFL CAREER PASSING TOTALS Brett Favre......................................................20
PLAYER COMP/ATT/PCT. Johnny Unitas................................................................... 17
Brett Favre................................. 5,720/9,280/61.6%
Dan Marino.............................................4,967/8,358/59.4% MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED IN A CAREER
John Elway..............................................4,123/7,250/56.9% PLAYER GAMES
EXTRA POINTS
LONGEST PASSES
99t..........at Chicago (9/22/95)......to Robert Brooks
90t... vs. NY Giants (1/20/08)*......to Donald Driver
85t..........at Chicago (10/7/02)......to Donald Driver
84t............ vs. Detroit (9/6/98)......to Antonio Freeman
84t.... at Minnesota (11/17/02)......to Donald Driver
82t.... at Minnesota (11/12/06)......to Donald Driver
82t......... at Denver (10/29/07)......to Greg Jennings
*playoffs
EXECUTIVES
12/11 Chicago 31 19 250 61.3 3 1 35 2 105.6
1992 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg
12/18 Atlanta 44 29 321 65.9 2 1 40 2 93.1
9/13 @Tampa Bay 14 8 73 57.1 0 1 20 4 41.7
12/24 @ Tampa Bay 36 24 291 66.7 3 1 49 1 107.5
9/20 Cincinnati 39 22 289 56.4 2 0 42 5 97.1
TOTALS 582 363 3,882 62.4 33 14 49 31 90.7
9/27 Pittsburgh 19 14 210 73.7 2 0 76t 2 144.6 PLAYOFFS
10/4 @ Atlanta 43 33 276 76.7 1 1 24 2 90.8
COACHES
12/31 Detroit 38 23 262 60.5 0 0 33 1 81.3
10/18 @ Cleveland 33 20 223 60.6 0 0 21 2 80.7 1/8/95 @ Dallas 35 18 211 51.4 0 1 59 1 58.2
10/25 Chicago 37 20 214 54.1 1 1 45 4 69.0 TOTALS 73 41 473 56.2 0 1 59 2 70.2
11/1 @ Detroit 37 22 212 59.5 2 0 30t 2 93.5
11/7 @ N.Y. Giants 44 27 279 61.4 0 3 43 1 51.2 1995 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg
STAFF
11/15 Philadelphia 33 23 275 69.7 2 2 34 2 89.8 9/3 St. Louis 51 29 299 56.9 2 3 29 4 62.5
11/22 @ Chicago 24 16 209 66.7 1 0 49t 1 107.8 9/11 @ Chicago 37 21 312 56.8 3 1 99t 2 100.3
11/29 Tampa Bay 41 26 223 63.4 1 0 27 1 85.7 9/17 N.Y. Giants 25 14 141 56.0 2 0 19t 4 98.9
12/6 Detroit 19 15 214 78.9 3 0 65t 1 153.2 9/24 @ Jacksonville 30 20 202 66.7 2 1 29t 2 94.0
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12/13 @ Houston 30 19 155 63.3 1 1 21 3 73.6 10/8 @ Dallas 41 21 295 51.2 1 1 30 0 72.7
12/20 L.A. Rams 23 14 188 60.9 2 1 43 3 97.7 10/15/ Detroit 34 23 342 67.6 2 0 35 2 120.0
12/27 @ Minnesota 35 23 187 65.7 0 3 29 1 43.4 10/22 Minnesota 43 22 295 51.2 4 0 32 3 104.3
TOTALS 471 302 3,227 64.1 18 13 76t 34 85.3 10/29 @ Detroit 43 26 304 60.5 1 3 77t 1 60.6
ROOKIES
11/5 @ Minnesota 30 17 177 56.7 0 2 21 4 46.1
1993 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 11/12 Chicago 33 25 336 75.8 5 0 44t 3 147.2
9/5 L.A. Rams 29 19 264 65.5 2 1 50t 3 103.2 11/19 @ Cleveland 28 23 210 82.1 3 0 27 2 133.6
9/12 Philadelphia 24 12 111 50.0 2 2 28 1 56.1 11/26 Tampa Bay 24 16 267 66.7 3 0 54t 1 143.6
9/26 @ Minnesota 31 20 150 64.5 0 2 16 0 49.1 12/3 Cincinnati 43 31 339 72.1 3 1 29 1 108.6
2008 SEASON
10/3 @ Dallas 37 21 174 56.8 0 0 20 1 69.0 12/10 @ Tampa Bay 46 27 285 58.7 1 1 35 0 75.0
10/10 Denver 32 20 235 62.5 1 3 66t 0 56.1 12/16 @ New Orleans 30 21 308 70.0 4 0 40t 2 142.8
10/24 @ Tampa Bay 35 20 268 57.1 4 1 51 2 107.8 12/24 Pittsburgh 32 23 301 71.9 2 0 28 2 122.0
10/31 Chicago 24 15 136 62.5 1 1 21t 2 74.3 TOTALS 570 359 4,413 63.0 38 13 99t 33 99.5
11/8 @ Kansas City 34 20 213 58.8 1 3 35t 4 50.2 PLAYOFFS
11/14 @ New Orleans 32 18 150 56.3 1 0 54 6 78.9 12/31 Atlanta 35 24 199 68.6 3 0 20 1 111.5
RECORDS
11/21 Detroit 33 24 259 72.7 0 2 36 1 70.1 1/6/96 @ San Francisco 28 21 299 75.0 2 0 53 1 132.9
11/28 Tampa Bay 36 23 159 63.9 1 0 28 2 83.0 1/14/96 @ Dallas 39 21 307 53.8 3 2 73t 4 84.0
12/5 @ Chicago 54 36 402 66.7 2 3 34 1 77.9 TOTALS 102 66 805 64.7 8 2 73t 6 106.9
12/12 @ San Diego 23 13 146 56.5 0 1 25 2 57.5
12/19 Minnesota 33 20 256 60.6 2 1 42 1 92.5 1996 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg
PLAYOFF RECORDS
12/26 L.A. Raiders 28 14 190 50.0 1 0 26 2 83.9 9/1 @ Tampa Bay 27 20 247 74.1 4 0 51t 1 141.5
1/2/94 @ Detroit 37 23 190 62.2 1 4 39t 2 44.7 9/9 Philadelphia 31 17 261 54.8 3 0 38 1 115.1
TOTALS 522 318 3,303 60.9 19 24 66t 30 72.2 9/15 San Diego 33 22 231 66.7 3 1 32 2 104.5
1/8/94 @ Detroit 26 15 204 57.7 3 1 40t 0 105.3 9/29 @ Seattle 34 20 209 58.8 4 0 28 2 115.9
1/16/94 @ Dallas 45 28 331 62.2 2 2 48 2 80.9 10/6 @ Chicago 27 18 246 66.7 4 1 50t 2 119.8
TOTALS 71 43 535 60.6 5 3 48 2 89.8 10/14 San Francisco 61 28 395 45.9 1 2 59t 2 59.1
10/27 Tampa Bay 31 19 178 61.3 0 1 26 2 63.6
1994 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg
HISTORY
10/2 @ New England 47 25 294 53.2 1 2 38 4 61.8 12/8 Denver 38 20 280 52.6 4 2 51t 1 89.8
10/9 L.A. Rams 41 25 222 61.0 1 1 26 2 73.4 12/15 @ Detroit 25 16 240 64.0 1 1 40 3 92.1
10/20 @ Minnesota 10 6 32 60.0 0 1 7 1 25.8 12/22 Minnesota 23 15 202 65.2 3 0 37 2 132.6
10/31 @ Chicago 15 6 82 40.0 1 0 22 0 80.4 TOTALS 543 325 3,899 59.9 39 13 80t 40 95.8
EXECUTIVES
10/7 @ Chicago 33 22 359 66.7 3 0 85t 3 133.3 1/2/02 @ Chicago 13 9 196 69.2 2 0 48 0 151.4
10/13 @ New England 27 17 147 63.0 3 0 29 1 114.3 TOTALS 540 346 4,088 64.1 30 17 79t 12 92.4
10/20 Washington 14 11 89 78.6 0 0 15 1 93.2 PLAYOFFS
11/4 Miami 25 16 187 64.0 1 1 30 2 83.3 1/9/05 Minnesota 33 22 216 66.7 1 4 28 2 55.4
11/10 Detroit 39 26 351 66.7 2 0 46 2 112.2
2005 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg
COACHES
11/17 @ Minnesota 43 24 296 55.8 2 3 84t 0 63.7
9/11 @ Detroit 44 27 201 61.4 0 2 20 4 53.3
11/24 @ Tampa Bay 38 20 196 52.6 1 4 30 3 36.6
9/18 Cleveland 44 32 342 72.7 3 2 42t 1 98.9
12/1 Chicago 42 24 221 57.1 2 1 42 1 77.6
9/25 Tampa Bay 24 14 195 58.3 2 3 37t 2 72.7
12/8 Minnesota 32 22 214 68.8 2 1 40t 1 95.1
10/3 @ Carolina 47 28 303 59.6 4 1 32 1 98.1
12/15 @ San Francisco 33 25 201 75.8 1 0 23 1 100.7
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10/9 New Orleans 27 19 215 70.4 3 0 51 0 130.9
12/22 Buffalo 33 15 114 45.5 1 2 20 2 39.2
10/23 @ Minnesota 36 28 315 77.8 2 0 44 0 121.6
12/29 @ N.Y. Jets 33 16 172 48.5 1 1 23 1 61.7
10/30 @ Cincinnati 39 26 279 66.7 1 5 28 1 56.4
TOTALS 551 341 3,658 61.9 27 16 85t 26 85.6
11/6 Pittsburgh 35 20 214 57.1 0 1 25 1 63.3
PLAYERS
PLAYOFFS
11/13 @ Atlanta 39 26 252 66.7 1 1 21 1 82.4
1/4/03 Atlanta 42 20 247 47.6 1 2 37 2 54.4
11/21 Minnesota 33 20 227 60.6 2 2 53t 2 76.2
2003 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 11/27 @ Philadelphia 33 15 171 45.5 1 2 23 1 46.4
9/7 Minnesota 41 25 248 61.0 1 4 24t 1 46.6 12/4 @ Chicago 58 31 277 53.4 0 2 27 2 52.2
ROOKIES
9/14 Detroit 28 15 132 53.6 2 1 19 0 75.3 12/11 Detroit 31 21 170 67.7 0 1 19 3 67.9
9/21 @ Arizona 33 23 245 69.7 1 1 34 0 88.6 12/19 @ Baltimore 29 14 144 48.3 0 2 31 0 34.3
9/29 @ Chicago 29 21 179 72.4 3 1 24 0 108.3 12/25 Chicago 51 30 317 58.8 0 4 56 2 44.3
10/5 Seattle 25 19 185 76.0 2 0 34t 1 122.9 1/1/06 Seattle 37 21 259 56.8 1 1 59 3 76.3
10/12 Kansas City 36 25 272 69.4 2 1 36 3 98.4 TOTALS 607 372 3,881 61.3 20 29 59 24 70.9
2008 SEASON
10/19 @ St. Louis 32 23 268 71.9 2 1 26 1 104.7
2006 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg
11/2 @ Minnesota 28 18 194 64.3 3 1 27 1 105.4
9/10 Chicago 29 15 170 51.7 0 2 25 3 40.9
11/10 Philadelphia 22 14 109 63.6 1 1 24t 4 72.0
9/17 New Orleans 55 31 340 56.4 3 1 48 2 85.4
11/16 @ Tampa Bay 28 13 92 46.4 1 1 23 0 51.5
9/24 @ Detroit 36 25 340 69.4 3 0 75t 0 127.1
11/23 San Francisco 5 10 138 66.7 2 3 66t 1 96.0
10/2 @ Philadelphia 44 22 205 50.0 0 2 30 0 44.2
11/27 @ Detroit 37 23 296 62.2 2 3 45t 4 71.5
RECORDS
10/8 St. Louis 39 22 220 56.4 1 0 46t 2 81.1
12/7 Chicago 33 22 210 66.7 1 1 22t 0 81.6
10/22 @ Miami 35 19 206 54.3 2 0 34t 2 90.9
12/14 @ San Diego 33 23 278 69.7 4 1 40t 0 122.2
10/29 Arizona 25 17 180 68.0 1 0 23 0 102.1
12/22 @ Oakland 30 22 399 73.3 4 0 47 1 154.9
11/5 @ Buffalo 47 28 287 59.6 1 2 25 2 66.5
12/2 Denver 21 12 116 57.1 1 1 20 2 68.8
11/12 @ Minnesota 42 24 347 57.1 2 0 82t 0 100.0
TOTALS 471 308 3,361 65.4 32 21 66t 19 90.4
PLAYOFF RECORDS
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