A draft party without draft picks?
Posted on April 17th, 2008 – 1:13 PMBy Michael Rand
Quite a few of you have heard by now that the Vikings are making a serious run at a trade for the Chiefs’ Jared Allen, a beast who led the NFL with 15.5 sacks last year but has also had his share of off-field troubles, including DUIs that led to a suspension (note: it was eventually two games, not four). The trade will likely cost a first-round pick and another high pick, according to Fox’s Jay Glazer. That brings up a quandary: what do you do if this trade goes through and you’ve already bought your tickets for the Vikings Draft Party? If there’s no first round pick to celebrate, will the masses be happy just to sit around drinking and looking at cheerleaders for five-plus hours? Wait, never mind.
In related news, by the way: The Vikings cheerleaders recently held a spokesmodel and swimsuit competition. Third-year veteran Melissa reports:
It consisted of an opening performance, on-stage interviews and personal introductions, a swimsuit competition, a dance routine and a brief dance solo. The following top eight candidates were announced and one of these candidates will be chosen at a later date as the 2008 MVC Calendar Cover Model.
#1 Krisandra
#3 Rachel
#14 Lindsey
#43 Ellie
#44 Lissa
#48 Jenna
#51 Peyton
#52 NicoleThe MVC Candidates will be at the NFL Draft Party at Winter Park on April 26th and will have Final Auditions at the Mall of America on April 29th before the 2008 team is selected. Come cheer and support your favorite candidates at both of these fun events!
17 Responses to "A draft party without draft picks?"
will the masses be happy just to sit around drinking and looking at cheerleaders for five-plus hours? Wait, never mind.
Nicely done.
Strange that you were able to find a picture of post-surgery Daunte getting sacked…
Good news: Allen said he quit drinking, so no worries there!
And just once I’d like to hear of a cheerleader named Bertha.
I was noting those names as well, AZ.
I’ve quit drinking maaaaaany Sunday mornings.
Jared Allen is legit–he’s much better than any DE in the draft, and that’s what the Queens need (besides a QB, obviously).
I wouldn’t mind a straight-up Allen-for-the #1 deal, and even with a #4, but more than that is pretty risky.
El Queue: I believe the Vikings have two 3rd-rounders this year, so I think they have some protection letting one of those go to KC.
AZGopherGirl-
This may be as close as you will get:
http://www.bertha-hewitt.k12.mn.us/Sports/cheerleading.html
Cheerleaders from Bertha, MN.
Is Peyton Manning doing another Visa commercial? When did he become a cheerleader?
By the way Allen has 3 DUI’s, most of the AV commenters are nearing double digits so they should be okay with it.
By the way, is it a party foul to show up to the Vikings draft party in a Bears jersey? Can I go and cheer when the Bears take some no-name OT that will be injured all season and 3 seasons later get cut only to turn into an all pro with another team?
At least the Bertha-Hewitt squad has a Cora amongst its Ashleys and Tishas.
The Bertha-Hewitt squad also has spirit, yes they do.
Rand
No links to the end of the Isiah Thomas adventure?
This means McHale can officially step forward to take the worst GM in the NBA award. I think McHale and Matt Millen are going to meet in the parking lot behind Denny’s to fight over who the worst GM in sports is.
What would you say if your employer asked you how old you were? Miguel Tejada needs some advice.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/04/17/tejada.age.ap/index.html
A’s: How old are you?
Tejada: Old enough.
A’s: Old enough for what?
Tejada: To party.
Gary Gaetti quit drinking also and then he stunk.
roughkat +2
Phenomenal Superbad reference.
KFAN (must’ve been Chad because the rambling was incessant) talked about how Sheriffs Wilf and Childress may be taking a more measured look at the transgressions of players vis a vis their employment or potential employment on the Vikings. DUI’s and pot busts may not be rated as high on the bad boy scale as, say, brawling outside nightclubs. An example pointed out was Dwight Smith being inactive for the last game(s) not because he was puffing the funny stuff, but because he was huffin’ and puffin’ too much covering receivers.
Would Wolves fans turn down a chance to get Carmelo Anthony? Who was, like, bombed as heck when he got nailed.
BTW - there was a reason Allen’s suspension was two games instead of four. Getting charged for a DUI is different than being convicted of it (as some Canadian border agents don’t understand). Not to excuse his behavior, but it’s obvious the Vikes brain trust sees a difference between the Allen and McKinnie issues.
