Adrian Peterson and Justin Jefferson showed up to support the Timberwolves as they kickoff their quest for a NBA champiosnhip.
The state of Minnesota sports fandom is always a cross between euphoria and comatose. Depending on the time of year, what team is causing it? Right now, despite the NFL draft being right around the corner, basketball is king.
The other sports tend to show up whenever the basketball team is on a run. On Saturday, the Timberwolves took the court as the number one seed in the Western Conference, and two Vikings showed up.
One legend to attend is Adrian Peterson, and another future legend is Justin Jefferson.
The Target Center was ready for a sellout crowd, shirts lined the seats, and the legends showed up. Justin Jefferson making a public appearance despite not showing up to team activities could be seen as a move with an anterior motive, or perhaps it means they are close to a deal.
Only time will tell, for now, enjoy the Timberwolves game if you are Jefferson before the chaos of draft week starts unfolding.
That week 17 game against Green Bay is one of the best in team history
Welcome to the 25 SKOLās of Christmas!
In a similar vein to how Freeform has done the 25 days of Christmas, we will look back at different moments in Vikings history to bring a little extra joy to you this holiday season.
Itās that simple. The holidays can be a trying time for some people and we want to put a smile on peopleās faces by reminiscing about some truly joyous times in Vikingsā history.
On the twenty-fourth SKOL of Christmas, the Vikings gave to me: Adrian Peterson nearly sets the NFL rushing record.
It isn’t often that you see a running back challenge for the rushing title but that’s exactly what Peterson did in the 2012 season.
On Christmas Eve in 2011, Peterson suffered a brutal injury as he tore his ACL and MCL when playing Washington. It wasn’t known whether he would be ready for week one in 2012 or ever be the same. Well, Peterson proved that he was a medical marvel.
It didn’t take Peterson long to make an impact on the game and he entered the last game of the season with a chance to not only break the NFL rushing record but also send the Vikings to the playoffs by beating the rival Green Bay Packers.
That week 17 matchup was one of the best games in Vikings history. They ended up winning the game 37-34 but the performance of Peterson was the stuff of legends.
In the game, Peterson rushed 34 times and gained 199 yards and a touchdown, including a run at the end of the game that had the Metrodome in a frenzy that he was about to break the record when he ran 26 yards to set up a game-winning field goal.
The next week, the Christian Ponder-less Vikings went to Lambeau and lost in the wild card round with Joe Webb at quarterback.
Peterson finished that special season with 2,097 yards and won the 2012 MVP award, the last non-quarterback to win it. It was a special game for the Vikings and solidified Peterson’s place in NFL history.
āWhen they last metā is an ongoing series during the NFL season, recalling the preceding game between Washington and the next opponent on the Commandersā schedule.
NY Jets 34, Washington 17 ā Week 11, November 17, 2019
Sam Darnold passed for four touchdown passes as the Jets easily defeated the Redskins 34-17 at FedEx Field.
This was one of the more embarrassing games of 2019 as the Jets actually led at one point 34-3 before two late Washington touchdowns made the final score closer than the actual game.
The game was so lopsided that the Jets actually outgained Washington 400-225 in total offensive yards. Darnold completed 19 of his 30 passing attempts for 293 yards, four touchdown passes and one interception. His day computed to a passer’s rating of 121.2.
On the other hand, Dwayne Haskins also completed 19 passes in his 35 passing attempts for 214 yards, two late touchdowns and one interception for a 79.9 passer rating.
The Jets rushing attack was led by Le’Veon Bell as he gained 59 yards in 18 carries and Bilal Powell rushed for 42 yards on 7 carries. The Washington running game was very anemic all day as Adrian Peterson could only generate 25 yards in his 9 carries, and likewise, Derrius Guice only accumulated 24 yards in his 7 carries.
Trailing 34-3 in the final quarter, Haskins connected with Guice on a 45-yard touchdown pass. Then, with only 1:11 remaining, Haskins found tight end Jeremy Sprinkle for a one-yard touchdown to conclude the scoring.
Adrian Peterson gave us a lot of special highlights, but none quite like this
Welcome to the 25 SKOLās of Christmas!
In a similar vein to how Freeform has done the 25 days of Christmas, we will look back at different moments in Vikings history to bring a little extra joy to you this holiday season.
Itās that simple. The holidays can be a trying time for some people and we want to put a smile on peopleās faces by reminiscing about some truly joyous times in Vikings’ history.
On the eighth SKOL of Christmas, the Vikings gave to me: Adrian Peterson postering a defender with a stiff arm.
The 2009 season was a special one for many reasons and it all started when Brett Favre arrived at the end of training camp. He wanted to come here in 2008 because he saw this as an opportunity to win a Super Bowl, but Packers general manager Ted Thompson refused to let that happen. He was traded to the New York Jets and patiently waited until he had the opportunity to head to Minnesota.
The beginning of the 2009 season was an exciting one for Vikings fans, as they had a team that looked to be ready to make a Super Bowl run and they did just that, albeit coming up a bit short.
The first game ended up being a 34-20 victory with Favre throwing for 210 yards and a touchdown. The game was competitive early but the Vikings took over in the second half and third-year star running back Adrian Peterson put an exclamation mark on the game.
With less than seven minutes remaining, Peterson took a handoff and took it 64 yards for a touchdown to put the game completely out of reach for the Browns. It was the longest and best run of his 182-yard, three-touchdown performance but that last run was a Sports Center top-10 type play.
Peterson took the ball up the left sideline and when the defender Eric Wright came upon him, Peterson shoved him away like he was yesterday’s lunch.
13 years ago today, Adrian Peterson absolutely COOKED the Browns with this 64-yard TD run š„pic.twitter.com/1akCF716d2
There wasn’t a better pure runner than Adrian Peterson
Welcome to the 25 SKOL’s of Christmas!
In a similar vein to how Freeform has done the 25 days of Christmas, we will look back at different moments in Vikings history to bring a little extra joy to you this holiday season.
It’s that simple. The holidays can be a trying time for some people and we want to put a smile on people’s faces by reminiscing about some truly joyous times in Vikings’ history.
On the fifth SKOL of Christmas, the Vikings gave to me: Adrian Peterson sets the NFL rushing record.
When the Vikings selected Peterson with the seventh selection in the 2007 NFL draft, it felt like a luxury pick. They had signed Chester Taylor just a year prior and he was great that season in breaking 1,000 yards and being a true all-purpose back. The Vikings took Peterson because he was both the best player on the board and, as we found out quickly, he was special.
His rookie season saw Taylor start early but it didn’t take long for Peterson to take command of the offense. His first game saw him carry the ball 19 times for 103 yards and a 60 yard touchdown on a screen pass.
Week five saw him run for his first 200 yard game, gaining 224 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries, but the pivotal week eight game against the Chargers changed everything.
The game was innocuous at the half. The Chargers’ Antonio Cromartie set an NFL record at the half by returning a Ryan Longwell missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown to take a 14-7 lead.
Once the second half started, it was the Adrian Peterson show. He scored on runs of 64 and 46 yards while torching the Chargers defense for almost 10 yards per carry on 30 carries.
296 rush yards in one game. @AdrianPeterson ran ALL DAY. (Nov. 4, 2007)
It wasn’t just a tremendous performance from Peterson, but rather it was otherworldly. The Vikings outscored the Chargers 28-3 in the second half en route to a dominating win.
The game was the best of Peterson’s Hall of Fame career, but it set the tone for both the Minnesota Vikings’ prospects and what Peterson would be moving forward. He announced his presence to everyone who wasn’t paying attention to his excellent season to that point and they took notice when he was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Things continued to skyrocket for Peterson after this game, including the second-best rushing season in NFL history in 2012.
Fred Taylor is one of 25 semifinalists for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Is this the year he gets in?
Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor is one of 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024.
Taylor, 47, has now been a semifinalist in five consecutive years, but has never made it to the next round of the voting process. In January, the 15 finalists will be announced and the Class of 2024 will be formally introduced days before the Super Bowl in February.
During his 11 seasons with the Jaguars, Taylor accumulated 11,271 rushing yards, 2,361 receiving yards, and 70 total touchdowns. He later finished his career with two seasons as a member of the New England Patriots.
Taylor’s 11,695 career rushing yards are 17th most in NFL history behind 14 Hall of Famers and a pair of likely future inductees in Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson.
Only two players this year, former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates and former Panthers pass rusher Julius Peppers, are semifinalists in their first year of eligibility. Taylor is one of four running backs on the list, along with Tiki Barber, Eddie George, and Ricky Watters.
Also among the semifinalists is Torry Holt, who played 10 seasons with the St. Louis Rams before finishing his career with one year in Jacksonville. Holt has now been a semifinalist in 10 straight years and has been a finalist in each of the last four years.
Despite not being on an NFL roster currently, Adrian Peterson is looking to continue his NFL career
Turns out Adrian Peterson’s playing days may not be over, at least according to the man himself.
In a recent interview with Robert Griffin III, Peterson expressed a desire to return to the NFL, saying “I can still play”. The former Minnesota Vikings running back hasn’t played a game in the NFL since the 2021 season, when he appeared in three games for the Tennessee Titans and in one game for the Seattle Seahawks.
Peterson spent the bulk of his career with the Vikings, coming to the team as a first-round pick in the 2007 NFL draft. When healthy and in his prime, Peterson was arguably one of the best running backs in NFL history.
During his time with the Vikings, Peterson was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, named a first-team All-Pro selection four times, made second-team All-Pro three times, was a two-time Offensive Player of the Year, and won an MVP award.
Peterson finished his Vikings career in 2016, totaling more than 11,000 rushing yards and falling just shy of the 100 rushing TDs mark with 97. Peterson was never able to find the same success elsewhere, bouncing between six teams after the Vikings and only notching one 1,000 yards season — 2018 with Washington.
As for his comeback bid, while Peterson may believe he still has something left in the tank, it’s going to be an uphill battle for him to convince any NFL team of that.
It was a struggle for Peterson to see the field in his final season, only appearing in four games with two teams in 2021, failing to reach the 100 yard mark total that year. Additionally, while most teams are hesitant to look at running backs over 30, Peterson is a full eight years and some change beyond that mark.
Peterson had a storied career in his prime, but those days are long behind him. While he may be able to provide a team with a warm body, teams will likely think they can get the same thing from someone much younger with more potential upside.
It would be a great story for Peterson to make a return to the NFL, but the odds are firmly stacked against him.
Former Oklahoma Sooners running back Adrian Peterson is slated to compete on the next season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
Season 32 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars is set to get underway on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. CT. Athletes across the sporting world have competed on the dancing competition over the years, but this year will have a Sooners flair to it.
Legendary Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson will join the case for this season’s edition. Peterson is the 23rd NFL player and third running back to join the show. Former NFL runners Rashad Jennings and hall of famer Emmitt Smith were previous contestants. Smith won the competition back in season three, teaming with Cheryl Burke, and finished fourth in an all-star version of the competition in season 15. Jennings teamed up with Emma Slater to win the competition in season 24.
Peterson has a tradition of running back success to live up to. In his playing career he showed great balance and agility to go along with incredible speed and power that helped “All-Day” become the best back at both the college and NFL ranks.
The future NFL Hall of Famer will team with Britt Stewart for season 32. Stewart’s best finish on the show came in season 31 where she and actor Daniel Durant finished in fifth place. Stewart has also teamed with former Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir and actor Martin Kove, best known for his role as John Creese in the Karate Kid franchise.
Adrian Peterson is a legend of the gridiron and now hopes that will translate to success on the dancefloor.
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Here are 10 of the greatest high school running backs in Texas history.
Some of the most outstanding performers in the history of the sport got their start playing high school football in Texas. That tradition is especially rich at the running back position, where the state has produced several all-time special athletes. Some of them went on to win Heisman trophies, others had prestigious awards named after them and some even played in the NFL and became Pro Football Hall of Famers.
Here are 10 of the greatest high school running backs in Texas history. All high school stats areĀ courtesy of MaxPreps.
