Lindsey Young
@LindseyMNSports
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Staff Writer & Editor for @Vikings || It's argued girls know nothing about sports; I beg to differ. || Opinions are my own || John 3:16
Joined October 2009
✨Announcement time! ✨. I’m so excited to share some exciting news with you all! 💛. About 15 months ago, I started on a journey to write and publish a children’s book, and that journey is reaching the finish line!!
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I’m so sick of the national hate toward the Vikings.
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Somewhere, Patrick Peterson is saying, “All we need is five touchdowns.”. Don’t ever say never.
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HOF @Vikings Coach Bud Grant seeing his new office at #TCOPerformanceCenter for the first time 🏈 #SKOL
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I’ve never seen Brian O’Neill and Buzz Lightyear in the same room at the same time. … Just sayin’. 👀
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Call me crazy, but it seems like you're missing someone here.🤔.
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15 months ago, Matt Asiata's 15-yr-old son Ephraim was shot outside of his school, along w/2 friends who passed away. Ephraim was given a 1% chance of survival. Now, he's prepping for his senior football season and receiving college offers. 📰:
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Some thoughts tonight. 💜 Sending lots of love and positive energy to everyone! Please take this in the spirit it’s intended. ☺️ #SKOL
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“If you’re NOT frustrated, there’s something wrong.” . - Adam Thielen.
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Joshua Dobbs jokes that he "isn't paid by the hour" but says he spent basically all of his time at the Vikings facility this past week. "I think I ate every meal every day there." . And fortunately for him, the food provided for players and staff is amazing!.
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.@KFANRosen turns the tables on @gregcoleman8, whose family joins him on the field. After 44 years with the @Vikings, Greg is retiring. With tears in his eyes, Greg flipped the mic to the side. He didn’t need anymore words. Face said it all. 🥺💜
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Zimmer asked the curtains in press room to be opened, and then he stops mid-answer to do the SKOL Chant with @Vikings fans. 🙏🏼 #BringItHome
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I feel bad for people who never experienced this joy.
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.@DHunt94_TX's jersey and gloves will be on their way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after he became the youngest player in NFL history to record 50 career sacks. “I’m at a loss for words. It just means a lot." . 📰:
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.@zadariussmith got a win against the Packers. @JordanHicks and @P2 got a win against the Cardinals. @KirkCousins8 gets a win today at Washington. Will the Vikings and @horribleharry99 get a win at Buffalo next week?.
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"You think of playing quarterback in the NFL as a high-pressure job, but I thought of all the medical professionals who were addressing the situation on the field Monday night, and that's a whole other definition of it." . - Kirk Cousins . 💙❤️💛💜.
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Za'Darius Smith said that at the 2019 Pro Bowl, he received a signed jersey from Danielle Hunter, who told him, "You never know, Z. We could end up on the same team together.".
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“That kick didn’t lose us the game, first of all. It’s a bunch of different plays throughout the game. We’re a team. We love him, and he’s going to keep knocking ’em in for us. It happens. We love him. That’s our guy.” . - KJ Osborn on Greg Joseph's missed FG attempt.
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"A coaching change alone or a new GM isn't going to automatically get us to a Super Bowl. Us as players, we have to do our part." . - Adam Thielen . 📰:
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Well-deserved game ball for @KyleRudolph82 after a well-deserved WIN! . What an incredible game with an even better ending. #GoGetIt . (📸: @travietrav_dmv ) . #WPMOYChallenge Rudolph
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“That’s what everybody’s doing, man. I’m just trying to help the team.” . -- @EricKendricks54 on his willingness to restructure his contract. 📰:
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@IncredibleCulk My roommate and I have been debating all month between Home Alone 1 and Home Alone 2. Both are great, but which one is YOUR favorite??.
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3 of the Vikings 4 losses have been against teams still undefeated. And 2 of those losses have been by 1 point each.
5 weeks into the season and these teams stand out amongst the rest 😤. RT if your team is STILL undefeated!
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Will Reichard would like a word.
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I'm forever grateful for the ongoing kindness Matt Blair showed to a Vikings fan, amateur photographer and writer-wanna-be from Andover, MN. Thank you, Matt. I'll miss you. 📰:
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This quote from Dalvin Cook is so important. This is bigger than football. 💜
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If we're counting pre-merger NFL and AFL championships for the Lions, Browns, Cardinals and Bills, then the Vikings won one in 1969. So this statement is just false?.
The Vikings are the only active NFL franchise to exist for 60+ years without ever winning a Championship
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Had a few thoughts to share for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay if you're willing to take a listen. <3 #youmatter #keepfighting #weneedyou
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Over the past few years, Kyle's impact on Cooper's life has been tremendous. Cooper lost his mother, Ashley, suddenly and tragically earlier this year. It's been really special to see his connection to @KyleRudolph82 and @jor_rudolph grow even more through difficult times.
Following today's win, @KyleRudolph82 gave the cleats he wore to Cooper, a @UMNChildrens patient. #MyCauseMyCleats
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Love this response from @dalvincook about @cjham28. "You're about to make me cry, talking about my guy." 🥺. #ProBowlVote.
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The votes are in, and players from across the league have voted @KyleRudolph82's Duck, Duck, Gray Duck reenactment as the season's best celebration. 📰:
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I have a ton of respect for @dalvincook's response to Simone Biles withdrawing: . #mentalhealthishealth
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Just a friendly reminder as we enter Christmas week. ❤️ It’s OK if you’re not feeling merry and bright. Just remember, you are loved and not alone!
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Who is the best undrafted player in the NFL right now?.
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Packers are 15-0 in December games under Matt LaFleur? . Good thing Sunday is January. 😈😈😈.
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I'm so fricken proud of this team, you guys. Every single player. WHAT. HEART. 💜.
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.@TWaynes_15 loved 🏈 but knew he wouldn't play until the wheels fell off. So Trae & Kyra started their own hunting outfitter, focusing on ethical hunting on 22+ properties. Retired from the NFL, Trae is fully immersed in his new passion project. 📰:
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This is important stuff.
"It's been difficult. Mental health is a real thing. I've had my down days, down months but I'm fortunate to have a great support system." - @AnthonyBarr on not playing in over a year
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.@Twins Legend and MLB Hall of Famer @TonyOliva6 leading today’s SKOL Chant and sounding Gjallarhorn. 💜
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The @vikings have made the 24th overall pick only 3 times in franchise history . and on all three occasions, they drafted an @OhioStateFB Buckeye. 1971 - RB Leo Hayden .1995 - OL Korey Stringer .2025 - OL @D_jack78
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Every once in a while it just hits me that we're absolutely covering this generation's Randy Moss, and it's pretty surreal. J.J. is simply incredible.
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Saturday marked the official 40-yr anniversary of @Vikings longterm equipment manager Dennis Ryan, one of the must humble and kind people you'll ever meet. Here's a look back at an earlier story I wrote about "the hardest-working man in show business":.
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"Tyler says on @CollegeGameDay, 'All I want to do is see my guys beat Ohio State,' and we crushed them. "I'm 100 % sure that was God's way of just magnifying his story." . @Vikings QB David Blough is continuing to carry on @theTylerTrent's legacy. 📰:
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The things "fans" send to players' inboxes after a loss absolutely disgust me. I'm still physically sickened after seeing what Alexander Mattison posted on his IG story last night. But the worst part? I'm not surprised. Racism, hatred, threats & death wishes. IT'S. A. GAME.
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When @MekhiBlackmon tore his ACL in the Vikings first camp practice, he was stunned & disappointed but never defeated. "I was real bummed. But everything happens for a reason. so I'm just waiting for my turn, & it's coming soon.". From @pcraigers:
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@ZellerZelle18 @vampireeteeth @MissSassbox If she was doing that type of exercise and lifting all along before pregnancy (which clearly she had been), then it usually is OK'd during pregnancy, as well.
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Getting ready for Bud Grant’s celebration of life 💜💜💜
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"You matter. You're very important." . @AlexMattison22, @AnthonyBarr & @EricKendricks54 encouraged Nya after she was targeted by a racist video, & they invited her to last night's game. What she didn't know? She'll also be going to the Super Bowl. 📰:
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.@AlexMattison22 was deeply impacted by the news in Jan. '18 that WSU QB Tyler Hilinski had taken his own life. The tragedy moved Mattison to raise awareness for mental health & suicide prevention through his brand, I AM GIFTED. "Your life matters.". 📰:
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Is this the longest day in the history of mankind? Asking for a friend.
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"Normalize the conversation. Break down the stigma. It's OK to not be OK.". It's been my honor to be trusted with 11 incredible stories throughout our #GettingOpen series. There's a story I haven't told: my own. But I've decided I'm ready now. 📰:
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Dakota Dozier's daughter Evelyn weighed just 2 lbs 8 oz at birth and spent 50 days in the NICU. 💜. "The experience we had w/different nurses and the doctors – how they were able to . understand what we're going through . [made such an impact].". 📰:
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Today marks six years since I started my job with the @Vikings. I could go on and on, but I’ll keep it short and sweet this time. In a word? Thankful. 💜
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Sunday will mark C.J. Ham’s 100th regular-season game as a Minnesota Viking. What are some of the ways C.J. has left an impression on you and your fandom — either on or off the field? #SKOL
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Is there anything this guy isn't good at? 🤔🤔🤔. @athielen19 dominated at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge last night in Orlando. 📰:
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I'll probably ✌🏼social media for a few days, but I wanted to share some thoughts on last night's game and this team. 💜
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The @Vikings wanted a presence at Ford Field on Sunday night. They went to unusual lengths (and spent nearly $2 million) to get it.
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"Will I miss game day? Absolutely. To line up on that sideline & hear that National Anthem. And to know what comes next – @PAOnTheMic and 'The Boom.' I will definitely miss that.". Listen to @gregcoleman8's final Pregame Preach on @KFAN1003 today!. 📰:
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Cam Bynum’s full explanation on the Parent Trap celebration executed today across the pond:
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I need more information on the beef between Robbie Gould and Jalen Ramsey, thanks.
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Several #Vikings are celebrating new additions! . Check out our social media roundup featuring @KyleRudolph82 (Henry), @athielen19 (Hudson), @KMcD47 (Campbell), @cjham28 (Stella) & @LataviusM (Major). W/ special appearance by "Uncle @chadgreenway52" . 📰:
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Currently on Duke Shelley's Wikipedia page . 😂. "He was promoted to the active roster on Nov 12. On Sunday Nov 13, Duke committed Grand theftery in the endzone and was named duke of buffalo by the viking horde.".
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.@KyleRudolph82 and @HarriSmith22 made ESPN's NFC North all-decade team. Other #Vikings names included @chadgreenway52, @JaredAllen69, @AdrianPeterson and Linval Joseph. 📰:
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@1HeatherMasters @TheAmandaGorman There are people in every nation with poor home lives, mental health crises and the like. But the difference in the U.S. is the access to guns.
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@EricTropicalTX @willcain And almost all mass shooters are white, but do you emphasize that? It's a horrible, horrible tragedy, and what should be focused on is the tremendous loss, not the skin color of the attacker.
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“. the season ended before we all thought it would. And yet, @Vikings fans still kind of took it as their personal mission." . @KyleRudolph82 was overwhelmed by the support of fans who helped him win the #wpmoychallenge . 📰:
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Kyle's pretty far in the lead -- let's keep it that way! Can we get him to 400,000?? #WPMOYChallenge Rudolph #SKOL #Vikings
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An update: Everson is safe and now receiving the proper care. So thankful for this news! 💜.
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Absolutely honored to join @EricKendricks54 on a panel with @nicehealthcare for Mental Health Awareness Month! Let’s keep the conversation going, friends. It’s OK to not be OK. 💜
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The fact that Harrison Phillips was in Minnesota for a day and already seems to be a fan favorite speaks volumes about his character and mentality!.
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.@HarriSmith22 received a special Christmas gift 🎁 from his 9-year-old buddy at his annual event with #BigBrothersBigSisters ☕️
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.@KJ_Osborn was the star of today’s game, but his guy Larry will be the star of our next #PurplePups segment, which will run Oct 29. You’re not gonna want to miss this one! 💜🐾
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Let’s do it for Harry 😈😈😈.
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The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders gave 29 young ladies with special needs an incredible experience through the inaugural "Special Stars" cheer clinic, and it was an honor to cover the evening!. (📸: @cmefotos) . 📰:
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I’m probably being petty, but I’m just here to say that even at 33, words still hurt. So can we all just adults? And be kind? The world would be such a better place.
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It’s a girl! 💕. Hello, world — I’m Tater! (Yes, as in the tots. I’m a Minnesota babe, after all.) 💜💜💜. 📸: Alli Rusco
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When the vet techs know your dog is a Vikings pup and she needs bandaging after getting tests run, they get her right for Wild Card Weekend. 💜💛 Shout-out to Andover Animal Hospital! 💜💛 #SKOL
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Still the best jersey swap of all time.
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I see no lies here. 😂🙃💪🏼 Being emotional doesn’t make you weak.
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Vikings fans have to stop selling their tickets to opposing fans. Way too much red in the stadium tonight!.
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"I told myself, 'I'm just gonna live it up the way a regular fan, who would absolutely be going nuts up there, would' – and that's just what I tried to do.". @JamieErdahl went all-in on sounding the Gjallarhorn, a full-circle moment for the MN native. 📰:
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"Whatever's going on in your life, whatever you're dealing with, don't let it define who you are … You are [more] than your mental state. You are [more] than that disability that you may struggle with.". Thankful to @cjham28 for getting open with us!. 📰:
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Seeing how emotional Eric Kendricks gets talking about Anthony Barr just reiterates the bittersweet nature of Sunday's win for Anthony. If it was indeed AB's last game in Purple, Eric said it's been a "heck of a ride" for the longtime friends & teammates. "That's my guy." 💜
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