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There are 5 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

      1. Re: This group is near dead so...
           From: "Stanley Stewart" <sstewart@...>
      2. Re: This group is near dead so...
           From: "Brenda Seefeldt" <Brenda@...>
      3. RE: This group is near dead so...
           From: "OBrien, James R \(Rusty\)" <jrobrien@...>
      4. 2004 Draft Party!!
           From: jrobert915@...
      5. 2004 Draft Party
           From: jrobert915@...


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Message: 1
   Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 10:01:33 -0400
   From: "Stanley Stewart" <sstewart@...>
Subject: Re: This group is near dead so...

Hey Al.  I just hope that if there is a deal made, it's done before 30
seconds before we have to make a pick.  :-)

See you at S & S.

Stan

>>> albuddah@... 04/04/04 02:22PM >>>
Just to throw out a little predraft theory out for you to debate
about.  I keep reading the Vikings were thinking of moving up or down
in the draft to secure a Defensive player of some kind.  My theory is
that Red and Tice want to makeup for the last two years and make a
trade to put a smile on the fans faces.  I expect them to moveup into
a top draft slot.  Don't be too surprised if Denny who is after one
of the top rated QBs, loses out on one of them and decides to ring
the Vikings to trade picks.  It is good to have a friend at the top
who Tice is still close with.  So when the draft goes down, look to
get to Stars and Stripes early or you might miss the fireworks.  By
the way, anyone been in touch with Dana and Sean?



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Message: 2
   Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 10:11:13 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
   From: "Brenda Seefeldt" <Brenda@...>
Subject: Re: This group is near dead so...

So is the club getting together at S & S to watch the draft?  Was this
announced somewhere?

Clueless but will be there if we are getting together.

Brenda!
 
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From: novavikes@yahoogroups.com
Date: 04/05/04 10:03:52
To: novavikes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [novavikes] This group is near dead so...
 
Hey Al.  I just hope that if there is a deal made, it's done before 30
seconds before we have to make a pick.  :-)

See you at S & S.

Stan

>>> albuddah@... 04/04/04 02:22PM >>>
Just to throw out a little predraft theory out for you to debate
about.  I keep reading the Vikings were thinking of moving up or down
in the draft to secure a Defensive player of some kind.  My theory is
that Red and Tice want to makeup for the last two years and make a
trade to put a smile on the fans faces.  I expect them to moveup into
a top draft slot.  Don't be too surprised if Denny who is after one
of the top rated QBs, loses out on one of them and decides to ring
the Vikings to trade picks.  It is good to have a friend at the top
who Tice is still close with.  So when the draft goes down, look to
get to Stars and Stripes early or you might miss the fireworks.  By
the way, anyone been in touch with Dana and Sean?



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Message: 3
   Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 14:16:45 -0400
   From: "OBrien, James R \(Rusty\)" <jrobrien@...>
Subject: RE: This group is near dead so...

Al, Stan, Joel, Novavikes et. al:
 
I spoke with Dana and Sean during the Superbowl (my wife and I went to S&S ... game was so-so, food was great, missed Janet Jackson).  I reminded them that the Novavikes club would like to come to S&S for NFL Draft Day(s).  Also told them it was hard to estimate how many people, but I thought we could have between 12 to 25.  They are on board!
 
Suggest we get the word out using the site and get some feedback on numbers.  I will go over to S&S in the next week or so to confirm we are coming and to see if they can do anything special.  I'll then report back to everyone via this site.
 
As to the draft ... I know I'm an optomist, but I sense that the Vikes will trade up to get one of the 2 highly rated DE's.  Mixon's situation is demanding that something to be done. So ...... why not trade up?
 
On the other hand, they say this could be the best WR class ever, so I could live with staying at 19 to go for a WR to go with Moss (and maybe Marcus Robinson) ... .  There are also some great CB's.  But then, the vacuum at DE remains.
 
I hope the Vikings are not done with free agency either ... could be a few players of value cut on 1 June, and the Vikings are one of few teams that still have lots of money available.  Winfield and Robinson (and the punter) will be big improvements, but the team still needs at least one DE, a LB, another CB, a OG (for Dixon) and maybe another WR (Robinson is the latest of the mediocre replacements for Cris Carter ....  I fear this one may fail also).
 
Bottom line -- the Vikings are in a great position given all the money remaining ... now, what will they do with it?
 
Rusty
 
 

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From: Stanley Stewart [mailto:sstewart@...]
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 10:02 AM
To: novavikes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [novavikes] This group is near dead so...


Hey Al.  I just hope that if there is a deal made, it's done before 30
seconds before we have to make a pick.  :-)

See you at S & S.

Stan

>>> albuddah@... 04/04/04 02:22PM >>>
Just to throw out a little predraft theory out for you to debate
about.  I keep reading the Vikings were thinking of moving up or down
in the draft to secure a Defensive player of some kind.  My theory is
that Red and Tice want to makeup for the last two years and make a
trade to put a smile on the fans faces.  I expect them to moveup into
a top draft slot.  Don't be too surprised if Denny who is after one
of the top rated QBs, loses out on one of them and decides to ring
the Vikings to trade picks.  It is good to have a friend at the top
who Tice is still close with.  So when the draft goes down, look to
get to Stars and Stripes early or you might miss the fireworks.  By
the way, anyone been in touch with Dana and Sean?



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Message: 4
   Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 17:33:46 -0400
   From: jrobert915@...
Subject: 2004 Draft Party!!

Vikings Fans, time to come out of hybernation.  OK, I'm the one that's been hybernating.  I spoke with Sean and Dana last week and they will be ready for us on Saturday April 24, for the NFL Draft.  The Draft starts at 12:00 noon, and the Vikings currently have the 19th pick.  

As Al mentioned there is a good possibility that the Vikings may trade out of that pick.  Weather they will move up or move down is anybody's guess.  I plan on being at Stars and Stripes around noon and staying until the Vikings 2nd round pick at #50.   Last year we had about 25 people at glory days.  Hopefully we can do a little better this year.

Who will the Vikings pick?  Good question.  They have all 22 starters under contract.  They desperately need at least one DE to Upgrade the position.  If not 2 DE's to offset Mixon's upcoming suspension.  They need to upgrade one of the Outside Linebacker Positions, as well as add depth on the Offensive Line, Defensive Line and Secondary.   The good news is there is a lot of good players in this years draft that should be able to help at some point during the season, as well as early on, on Special Teams.

There will probably be another free agent or two signed after the draft.  More than likely after the June 1, cut date.

The NFL should release the schedule for the season within the next day or two.  As some of you may have already heard the Vikings will open the season in the Metrodome against the Cowboys at 4:15.  There are no Pre-season games scheduled for national TV.


Look forward to seeing you at Stars and Stripes on April 24th

Go Vikes,

Joel



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Message: 5
   Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 13:43:00 -0400
   From: jrobert915@...
Subject: 2004 Draft Party

Vikings Fans, time to come out of hybernation.  OK, I'm the one that's been hybernating.  I spoke with Sean and Dana last week and they will be ready for us on Saturday April 24, for the NFL Draft.  The Draft starts at 12:00 noon, and the Vikings currently have the 19th pick. 

As Al mentioned there is a good possibility that the Vikings may trade out of that pick.  Weather they will move up or move down is anybody's guess.  I plan on being at Stars and Stripes around noon and staying until the Vikings 2nd round pick at #50.  Last year we had about 25 people at glory days.  Hopefully we can do a little better this year.

Who will the Vikings pick?  Good question.  They have all 22 starters under contract.  They desperately need at least one DE to Upgrade the position.  If not 2 DE's to offset Mixon's upcoming suspension.  They need to upgrade one of the Outside Linebacker Positions, as well as add depth on the Offensive Line, Defensive Line and Secondary.  The good news is there is a lot of good players in this years draft that should be able to help at some point during the season, as well as early on, on Special Teams.

There will probably be another free agent or two signed after the draft.  More than likely after the June 1, cut date.

The NFL should release the schedule for the season within the next day or two.  As some of you may have already heard the Vikings will open the season in the Metrodome against the Cowboys at 4:15.  There are no Pre-season games scheduled for national TV.


Look forward to seeing you at Stars and Stripes on April 24th

Go Vikes!!

Joel





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