Story on Viking great Alan Page
The Hall-of-Fame defensive tackle for the Vikings was the commencement speaker at the University of San Diego Law recently. (SignOnSanDiego.com)
Angulo signs with Jaguars
Former Viking TE Richard Angulo is reunited with Mike Tice, signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars recently (AP)
Angulo cut by Bears
Tight end Richard Angulo, who spent almost three seasons with the Vikings in one capacity or another, was released by the Chicago Bears. The addition of No. 1 draft pick Greg Olsen made him expendable. (CourierNews)
05.19.07
Former Vikings' OG Orlando Bobo dies at 33 from heart and liver failure
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his entire family. (cdispatch.com)
DALLAS - Orlando Lamont Bobo, 33, died Monday, May 14, 2007, at St. Paul Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He played six years in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Third Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in West Point. The Rev. Eben Conner will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Carter's Mortuary Services of West Point is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Bobo of Dallas; one son, Orlando Bobo II of Dallas; three daughters, Taylor Bobo, Anneshia Bobo and Kristen Bobo, all of Dallas; his parents, Eugene and Debra Mason of West Point, and Thomas Holder of West Point; his grandmother, Della Bobo of West Point; four brothers, Montrell Cunningham and Roosevelt Cunningham Jr., both of West Point, Quincy Holder and Rashad Holder, both of Mansfield, Ohio; one sister, Martha Young of West Point.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rebecca Holder; his grandfather, Lonzo Bobo; and a sister, Cicely Holder.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Third Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
(canada.com)(djournal.com) 05.19.07
Ron Yary longs to return to Twin Cities >
The Hall-of-Fame tackle who spent 14 years with the Vikings would like to return and raise his boys in a "stable society that's not insane." (StarTribune)
Howry, Ward sign with CFL's Calgary Stampeders
Two former Vikings recently signed on with the CFL after bouncing around the NFL a bit. WR-PR Keenan Howry was a 7th-round pick by the Vikings in 2003 and was most recently with the Seattle Seahawks. CB Adrian Ward was also a 7th- round pick by the Vikings in 2005. (OSC)
Where are they now? Jeff Siemon
He's been the director of Search Ministries in Edina, MN since his retirement.
(bakersfield.com)(searchmn.org) 05.11.07
Randall McDaniel on college football Hall-of-Fame ballot
There was none better; deserves NFL HOF honors too!
(azcentral.com) 05.08.07
Ahmad Rashad among 75 up for Hall-of-Fame consideration
(ESPN) 05.08.07
Ex-Viking Culpepper's adoptive mother passes away
You're in our thoughts and prayers, Daunte.
(SI.com)(Ocala.com) 05.06.07
Dorsey re-signs with Browns
Former Vikings' OT Nat Dorsey re-signed with the Cleveland Browns.
(AP) 04.27.07
Where are they now? Orlando Thomas
Sadly, the former Vikings safety has seen his body ravaged by ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Keep him, his wife Demetra, and his three children in your prayers.
(Sept. 2006 article) 04.27.07
Culpepper acknowledges future with Dolphins in doubt
Ex-Viking quarterback said he "will await the Dolphins' decision" regarding his future in Miami.
(Greg A. Bedard, PalmBeachPost.com) 04.26.07
Marcus Robinson signs with Lions
Former Viking wide receiver Marcus Robinson, who was abruptly cut by the team on Christmas Eve last season, has signed with the Detroit Lions.
(SI.com) 04.25.07
Culpepper's days as a Dolphin may be numbered
There has rarely been a faster fall from grace than that of former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who appears on the verge of being released by the Miami Dolphins.
(Scout.com) 04.23.07
Former Vikings trainer Chuck Barta lands job with Minnesota Lynx
After 21 years with the Vikings, athletic trainer Chuck Barta was let go when Brad Childress brought in his own guy (Eric Sugarman). He's landed a job again, with the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx.
(usatoday) 04.21.07
Draft flashback to 1968
The draft process has changed quite a bit from the days when Hall-of-Fame tackle Ron Yary was the No. 1 pick overall by the Vikings.
(StarTribune) 04.21.07
Johnstone and Badger released by Raiders
Two former Vikings, defensive end Lance Johnstone and offensive lineman Brad Badger, were released by the Oakland Raiders on Friday.
(raiders.scout.com) 04.21.07
Offensive tackle Bubin retires
Sean Bubin, 25, who spent the 2005 season on the Vikings practice squad, and was most recently with the New England Patriots, announced his retirement from football.
(gainesville.com) 04.20.07
Raonall Smith and Adam Goldberg re-sign with Rams
Linebacker Raonall Smith, a second-round pick by the Vikings in 2002, has re-signed with the St. Louis Rams. Offensive lineman Adam Goldberg, who spent 2003-05 with Minnesota, also officially re-signed. Goldberg reportedly re-signed for one year at $850,000. Smith also signed a one-year deal with a base salary of $595,000.
(stltoday.com) 04.20.07
Joe Kapp among league pioneers getting lousy pension benefits
The NFLPA and the league need to do more for the players who built the NFL.
(montereyherald.com) 04.20.07
Mother's health heavy on Culpepper's mind
It just hasn't been a good run for ex-Viking quarterback Daunte Culpepper these days. Perhaps of greater significance than the football stuff is the declining health of the woman who adopted and raised Culpepper as a child, Emma Culpepper. Football analysis aside, you're in our thoughts and prayers, Daunte. (Yahoo! Sports)
Moss to Green Bay speculation continues
Will former Viking WR Randy Moss be with Oakland next season? Speculation continues to swirl that he will be traded, and Green Bay continues to be the No. 1 suitor that comes up. (insnews.org)
Kasper and Beckham sign with Lions
WR Kevin Kasper and CB Tony Beckham, who were both in training camp with the Vikings last summer, have signed with the Detroit Lions. (freep.com)
Kight re-signes with Patriots
He only spent most of the 2006 off-season with the Vikings, but he is an ex-Viking. Former Florida wide receiver Kelvin Kight re-signed with the Patriots. (patriots.com)
Koren Robinson being electronically monitored
Ex-Viking Koren Robinson has been released and is now under electronic monitoring as he fulfills his sentence for probation violation from his arrest during training camp in Minnesota last summer. (wcco.com)
Marcus Robinson still out there
The Vikings handled his release badly, but no other team has jumped on the chance to sign Marcus Robinson since being released. His wife, Keyomi, is moving on with her own business venture it seems, and Marcus sounds content either way if he doesn't latch on with another team. (Al Lagottolla, Kane County Chronicle)
Speculation abounds regarding Culpepper's future in Miami
Word is that ex-Viking quarterback Daunte Culpepper will either be traded or released, especially with the Dolphins closing in on a trade for Kansas City's Trent Green. His bum knee and his $7-million salary are the primary reasons. (David J. Neal,Miami Herald)
Culpepper to be traded or (more likely) released by Dolphins
Armando Salguero, at the MiamiHerald.com, reports that ex-Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper will in fact be gone as the team tries to finalize a deal for Kansas City's Trent Green. That said, it now looks like the Vikings got the better end of that deal, even if it was just a second-round pick (Ryan Cook) for Culpepper.
Where are they now? Broderick Thomas
He spent most of his pro career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but former Nebraska linebacker Broderick Thomas was a Viking in 1995. Nowadays Thomas has Broderick Thomas Sports and Entertainment, where he works with agents in fund-raising efforts for kids.
(journalstar.com)
Where are they now? Joe Jackson
Primarily a backup defensive tackle with the Vikings in 1977, Jackson is now an evangelist/preacher who speaks around the country.
(wtoctv.com) (Wikipedia)
Culpepper now says second surgery required 4-6 months recovery
Alex Marvez, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, has the latest on the former Viking QB's rehab process with the Vikings South (i.e. Dolphins, who now have ex-Vikings Culpepper, Mike Rosenthal, Chris Liwienski and Kelly Campbell on their roster). Reading between the lines, it would appear that he's on shaky ground in Miami. Especially with the Dolphins talking seriously about acquiring Trent Green from Kansas City, looking closely at both JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn in the draft, having Cleo Lemon (who was schooled by new coach Cam Cameron in San Diego) in place for now, and the fact that Culpepper is due to make nearly $7 million this season. (StarTribune)
Rosenthal signs with Dolphins
Mike Rosenthal, who started 33-of-49 games at right tackle with the Vikings from 2003-06, signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on Friday, April 13. (turnto23.com)
Ralph Brown signs with Cardinals
Darren Urban, of the East Valley Tribune, reports the Arizona Cardinals signed ex-Viking CB Ralph Brown to a one-year contract Friday, April 13. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brown spent last season with the Cleveland Browns, but was with the Vikings in 2004-05.
Kolodziej signs with Arizona Cardinals
Ross Kolodziej, who appeared in 11 games with the Vikings last season signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. (kold.com)
Where are they now? Sammy White
Former Viking great Sammy White, who played for Minnesota from 1976-85, is now an assistant football coach at his alma mater, Grambling State.
Moon below legal limit in DUI arrest
According to Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, ex-Vikings QB Warren Moon blew a .067 and .068 blood-alcohol level test when he was pulled over in Kirkland, Washington, recently.
First the Wal-Mart parking lot, now yoga
Ex-Viking QB Daunte Culpepper’s latest foray into rehabilitation for his messed up knee is yoga, according to Harvey Fialkov, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
O'Sullivan predicted for NFL Europa stardom this summer
Mike Carlson predicts, in Pro Football Weekly, that quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan will be the league MVP playing for the Frankfurt Galaxy this summer in NFL Europa. O'Sullivan went to training camp with the Vikings last season.
Bennett to get more playing time with Chiefs?
Former Viking running back Michael Bennett is slated to get an increased workload in Kansas City to try and keep Larry Johnson fresh. There remain concerns about his durability, though, as he has only played in all 16 games twice in his NFL career.
Culpepper on his way out with Dolphins?
Our favorite ex-Viking QB appears odd man out in Miami where talk continues to circle about the Dolphins acquiring Chiefs' veteran Trent Green. Culpepper doesn't have a history with head coach Cam Cameron or quarterback coach Terry Shea, and there are questions whether he can run Cameron's complex offense and whether he'd accept being a backup.
Culpepper could be trade bait in Miami
With the Dolphins apparently interested in Kansas City's Trent Green, it's beginning to look more and more like Miami just wants to get ex-Viking QB Daunte Culpepper healthy enought to showcase his talent for a potential trade suitor. So much for going back home. (Alex Marvez, Orlando Sentinel)
Jim Marshall receives pardon for 1991 conviction
The StarTribune reports that all-time great Jim Marshall won a pardon for a drug conviction from more than 15 years ago.
Kenny Wright slated for No. 3 cornerback role with Browns
Ex-Viking cornerback Kenny Wright joins the Cleveland Browns this season rejoining defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, who he played for in Houston (2002-04). Wright, a fourth-round pick by the Vikings in 1999, will open training camp as the team's No. 3 cornerback.
Wyatt comfortable back at college
According to Anthony Gimino, of the Tuscson Citizen, former Vikings receivers coach Darrell Wyatt has found a good fit back at the college level with the Arizona Wildcats. Wyatt and veteran Marcus Robinson never quite saw eye to eye last season and both are now gone from Minnesota. Robinson had told his side of the story, now Wyatt has a chance to get his side out there.
Joe Blahak nominated for Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame
Remember him? Joe Blahak. (Columbustelegram.com)