I love the Vikes. Their doing more to derail the stupid and perpetual stadium funding schemes here in MN than anything (or anyone) else. As long as they continue to advertise what criminal scum they are, they'll have NO allies (in either party) in the endless gambits to tax us for yet another new playpen.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/5664050.html
Vikings' 2005 troubles continue
Last update: October 11, 2005 at 9:22 PM
Running back Onterrio Smith was suspended for the season by the NFL in June for violating the league's substance abuse policy, not long after he was caught with a drug-evading device known as the Whizzinator at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Receiver Kelly Campbell was arrested in February in Atlanta on suspicion of possession of marijuana and theft by receiving stolen property involving a handgun. Campbell, released by team last month, reached a deal to avoid a trial.
All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault following his arrest in an Aug. 28 fight with his wife.
Offensive linemen Bryant McKinnie and Marcus Johnson were arrested Sept. 26 after refusing to leave Bobby and Steve's Auto World in Minneapolis. McKinnie and Johnson were charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice. They have pleaded not guilty.