Photo Gallery: Seahawks-Vikings

The Vikings cruised to a 35-9 victory against the Seahawks. Here's a closer look in the first of two photo galleries from this week's action.   Full Story

Taking a page from UT football coach Tim Beckman, Rocket basketball coach Gene Cross is inviting all former UT basketball players back to campus this weekend. The University of Toledo men's basketball program will be holding the first ever Toledo Rocket Basketball Reunion. Read on for more information on the reunion.   Full Story

Chester Taylor had a decision to make when he became a free agent in 2006. Things might have been much different for all parties involved if he had chosen an offer from the Baltimore Ravens instead of the Minnesota Vikings.   Full Story

Some news, notes, tidbits and commentary heading into the start of the 2009 regular season opener at Cleveland.   Full Story

Starting one’s NFL career on the practice squad isn’t entirely uncommon for a player who may eventually make it and potentially even develop into a starter someday.   Full Story

The following is an important message from the University of Toledo Football staff, for all University of Toledo Football Alumni. If you played football at the University of Toledo, Head Coach Tim Beckman and his staff have a special invitation for you. Just read the message below for more information.   Full Story

Undrafted rookie free agent Nick Moore appears to have enough talent to at least earn himself a practice squad spot in training camp. Find out more right here.   Full Story

Cornerback Antoine Winfield is hoping for a contract extension, but he’s far from the only Viking whose contract is up after the 2009 season. We look at those other players who could be under consideration for an extension.   Full Story

Every year, players around the league ask for trades and go public with their dissatisfaction when things aren’t perfect for them. In Minnesota, Vikings running back Chester Taylor has handled his business with class despite several setbacks along the way.   Full Story

It would seem the addition of a versatile athlete like Percy Harvin sent the coaches back to the drawing board to diagram new plays. And it wasn’t just Harvin executing them during minicamp.   Full Story

Two former Rocket football players have signed free agent contracts with NFL teams, just hours after the 2009 NFL draft. Former wide receiver Nick Moore has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, while former free safety/defensive back Tyrrell Herbert has signed with the Buffalo Bills.   Full Story

Mitch Maier on Thursday was recalled by the Royals from Triple-A Omaha, taking Alex Gordon’s place on the 25-man roster. Gordon, who missed two games earlier this week, was placed on the disabled list with a labral cartilage tear. He will undergo surgery of Friday, at which point a timetable for his return to Kansas City should be announced.   Full Story

Former Rocket football players John Greco and Tom Ward have been added as guest coaches for Toledo's spring football game on Friday, April 17th. Read on for more information on the guest coaches and the spring game.   Full Story

A few months ago UT head football coach Tim Beckman told Rocket Digest that former UT football players would be guest coaches at this year's spring game. Rocket Digest has learned more on just who those coaches will be. Read on to find out who they will be, along with a quick bio on each of them.   Full Story

Attention former UT Rocket football players. The Rocket football program will be holding a Rocket Football Alumni Cookout at the Varsity T Pavillion on Friday, April 17th at 4:30pm. This will be held on the day of the Spring Football Game, which is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm.   Full Story

Nick Moore led the Toledo Rockets in receptions as a senior in 2008 with 78 catches for 779 yards and one touchdown. He had 182 receptions for 2045 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career at Toledo, ranking him as one of the best receivers in Rocket history. Now he looks to make it in the NFL.   Full Story

Earlier today the University of Toledo announced the 2009 Varsity T Hall of Fame inductees. Of the eight inductees, the most notable are former head football coach Gary Pinkel, former men's basketball players Bob Aston and Mike Parker, and former football player Steve Morgan.   Full Story

With Derek Anderson, Brady Quinn and Ken Dorsey down for the count, it's Bruce Gradkowski's turn. Fred Greetham was in Berea today to talk to the players and Romeo Crennel. Here is his report...   Full Story

A few Vikings set single-season marks for the franchise with their efforts against the Lions on Sunday.   Full Story

As the season wears on, running back Adrian Peterson is finding that having a quality second back and a few days off are both helpful. See what Peterson and several of his teammates said about the late-season duo, and learn more on those who are questionable for Sunday’s game, along with a fine that wasn’t handed out.    Full Story

Former University of Toledo wide receiver Andrew Hawkins has signed a free agent contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. Andrew was a senior at Toledo in 2007, catching 29 passes for 246 yards and rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown.   Full Story

As the season wears on, Chester Taylor could become a bigger factor in the Vikings offense. When called upon, he has certainly delivered this year.   Full Story

Rams rookie offensive lineman John Greco talked Wednesday on if he is comfortable playing guard as well as tackle, on if he thinks he will be playing with Richie Incognito's injury, and on which position he sees himself playing long-term.   Full Story

PatriotsInsider.com has confirmed that The New England Patriots have sent their scouting department to check in on the SEC this weekend. Here's one game where the Patriots can get a close look at both top offensive lineman and a program with a history supplying the NFL With defensive backs.   Full Story

The New Orleans Saints are just six games into the 2008 season, but it’s never too late to start thinking out free agency in 2009. Scout.com’s Adam Caplan has confirmed that at least 14 Saints will be restricted or unrestricted free agents in 2009. Find out who the Saints’ FAs are and get expert analysis today!   Full Story