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(Message started by: Philly on Sep 16^th, 2004, 1:56pm)

Title: Vikings RB Woes
Post by Philly on Sep 16^th, 2004, 1:56pm

Onterrio Smith might not be available for the Monday Night Football game against the Eagles as a ruling on his appeal could come down this week.

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/99-09162004-366742.html

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by captainpurple on Sep 16^th, 2004, 2:48pm

I believe the league notifies players and teams on Monday's of suspension/appeal decisions so they can plan the next game accordingly. From what the Minny papers are reporting, that would leave him available for this weeks game. This link is a few days old though.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/4973529.html

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by Philly on Sep 16^th, 2004, 3:00pm

on 09/16/04 at 14:48:24, captainpurple wrote:

It would make sense if teams had advance notice. Your article says teams are "typically" notified on Monday, however I wonder if there are exceptions...?

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by captainpurple on Sep 16^th, 2004, 5:04pm

on 09/16/04 at 15:00:16, Philly wrote:

... I wonder if there are exceptions...?

I sure hope not! :-/

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by Philly on Sep 17^th, 2004, 9:13am

There is speculation now that Onterrio's decision may not come until the week of October 4th. How convenient for the Vikes... that's the bye week and Bennett is expected back the following week. Hmm... what kind of message is the league sending here.

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by captainpurple on Sep 17^th, 2004, 2:55pm

Moe is out for this Monday. So the once super-deep Vikes are down to Ricky Williams protege [smiley=bonghit.gif] and a rookie!

Moe is a tough guy, and I wonder if this isn't preventative measures in case OSmith gets hit with his suspension next week.

GO VIKES!

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by Mossaholic on Sep 18^th, 2004, 6:42pm

on 09/17/04 at 09:13:39, Philly wrote:

It is working out very well for the Vikes. I wonder how unusaul this is for a suspension to take so long. It is also surprising because I don't think that McCombs is the most popular guy with the NFL executives.

Quote:

Moe is a tough guy, and I wonder if this isn't preventative measures in case OSmith gets hit with his suspension next week.

I think you are right

From KFAN

Quote:

• Williams, who will miss Monday’s game with a sprained right ankle, was disappointed that Tice told him to rest another week. “Honestly,” Williams said. “If I had to (play), I could.”

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by prm on Sep 18^th, 2004, 8:49pm

?.?.? ?.?.?so do we know if smith is a go for monday night or not??? [smiley=checkin.gif]
prm...

Title: Re: Vikings RB Woes
Post by captainpurple on Sep 18^th, 2004, 9:48pm

on 09/18/04 at 20:49:09, prm wrote:

?.?.? ?.?.?so do we know if smith is a go for monday night or not??? [smiley=checkin.gif]
prm...

Yep, he's starting Monday. No decision on his appeal from the NFL yet, but I can't imagine they would spring it on them Monday and make it effective for that nights game. I guess there is that small chance, but I wouldn't worry.

GO VIKES!