Vikings coach says Favre will stay retired
Vikings coach Brad Childress said Brett Favre informed the team he will remain retired citing the mental and physical grind. Childress added Favre’s decision does not alter his view of the team as players prepare to report to training camp in Mankato with Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels competing for the starting quarterback role.
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Dungy Mentors Vick as QB Seeks Comeback
Tony Dungy says he believes Michael Vick is focused on life rebuilding and has agreed to mentor him as the quarterback pursues a comeback. Dungy posted on his blog that Vick prioritizes his children and personal life. The two men met in federal prison in May during Vick's 18 month dog fighting case sentence.
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Illinois Northwestern eye Wrigley Field football game
Illinois and Northwestern discuss moving their annual Big Ten game to Wrigley Field perhaps by 2010. Northwestern spokesman Mike Wolf says talks with the Cubs have occurred and many details remain, including finances and turning the surface into a football field.
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Moeaki fights through injuries with quiet optimism
Iowa tight end Tony Moeaki speaks at Big Ten media day about a history of injuries including a broken left foot, a dislocated elbow, a broken hand, and concussions. He says the setbacks were mostly flukes and he has kept a positive outlook while returning to play.
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Brewster Fires Up Gophers at Big Ten Media Day
University of Minnesota coach Tim Brewster radiates energy at the Big Ten football media event. Teammate Lee Campbell praises his nonstop leadership. Brewster says he is pumped to lead the Gophers in the season opener at Syracuse.
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Monarchs rally past Vikings in eight in Class 3A quarterfinal
Denison Schleswig scores four runs in final at bats to beat Vinton Shellsburg 4-3 in eight innings at Principal Park. Daniel Chartier can not coast to state as momentum shifts, leaving Vikings stunned after a late run ties it before a wild pitch ends the game.
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Christensen stays Warrior as Washington seeks state bid
Chad Christensen chose to stay with Cedar Rapids Washington instead of joining Bayside Yankees. The senior shortstop pitcher boosted Washington to a 32-8 mark and a 17-game win streak as the Warriors prepare for a Des Moines 4A quarterfinal versus Iowa City West after a standout .525 season with 15 homers.
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