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Brought to you by Mr. Cheer or Die and the Vikes Geek, welcome to theSports Illustrated has named its NFL Class of 2007 Hidden Gems and two Vikings made the top ten. We can expect a lot of awards and Pro Bowl berths in the coming weeks, so let's get started.
At number nine was Aundrae Allison, KR/WR, selected in the fifth round of the '07 draft. SI had this to say about Allison:
"Allison hasn't played much for the Vikings, but in a league where kick returner is rapidly becoming a vital position, several teams probably wish they had scooped up the former East Carolina receiver. Allison has three returns over 60 yards, including a 103-yard TD, and has averaged over 37 yards in 10 returns this season. He's still raw, but he seems to have a knack for making the big play."
At number five was Brian Robison, DE, selected in the fourth round of the '07 draft. SI writes:
"The former Texas star has 4 1/2 sacks this season and has added a lot of energy to a line that needed a lot of help rushing the passer."
That's great for our rookies, the Vikes draft gurus, and coaching staff. Congrats all!
Jottings: Anyone else see that Kyle Orton is starting at QB for the Bears Monday night? Remembeer this guy from the DeadSpin "Drunk on Display" article? This is what the Bears are bringing to town Monday? It just gets better and better.....The game between the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 23, a matchup with potential NFC playoff implications, will become the Sunday night game on NBC. So you now have an excuse to get out of that dreaded holiday party!....Anyone else see that Adrian Peterson is already the 5th best selling wall decal on Fathead? Has anyone ordered a Fathead decal yet? If so, how did you like it?
Posted by maasx003 at December 10, 2007 9:25 PMWith Allison, Robison, Rice and Peterson, I'm absolutely thrilled with the Viking's most recent draft. 2006 was pretty darn good too, with Jackson developing nicely, Cook doing a decent job as a converted center on the O-line and Chad Greenway being a monster LB among other successes. Way to go Vikings draft decision makers!
I can't wait to see the Kyle Orton/Todd Collins massacres these next couple of weeks. Jay Cutler won't be as easy to rattle, but Denver's run defense is bad enough to give Minnesota a very real chance to run the table. I've got tickets to that final game in Denver, and I can't wait to see AD play in person. Oh baby!
Posted by: Peter at December 11, 2007 11:36 AMHi Brian... welcome back!
I know its late but I decided to check out the blog for old times sake and to my surprise there are updates! And pictures! And stories!
Been following the Vikings for the past few years now after getting into the sport (over in Ireland - even gone as far as a norseman tattoo) and I remember reading your blog every day when I was just starting out as a Viking fan.
Its great to see you back, you have very insightful posts not to mention the best Vikings pictures anywhere on the web!
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Barry at December 11, 2007 11:57 AMPeter: Yeah, the one thing that the post-Tice era has shown is a very good draft as compared to when it was the Tice-Studwell-Brzenski show. Can't expect this much depth from the rookie class every year, but I'm loving it so far.
Barry: You'll have to show us that tattoo! And remember: Guinness, it's just not for breakfast any more.
Posted by: Brian Maas at December 11, 2007 12:28 PMHere it is in all it's glory:
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6384/tattooaa6.jpg
I was going to get a sort of customised version of the "V" but decided on the norseman after much thought on the subject. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out and i'm now a Viking for life... not that I have a choice any more!
There's plenty of Guinness flowing over here and there will be a few downed watching our next 2 games, for the first time ever I will get to see our Purple play twice in one week! Monday night and Sunday night, i've the tuesday booked off work as it will be shown at 1.30am over here and i'm off the 24th as well so I can enjoy the Sunday night game (1.15am over here) - I usually only get the chance to see the Vikings play once or twice a year over here so i'm really enjoying this season!
Posted by: Barry at December 13, 2007 7:59 AM