The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sun, 19 May 2013 21:19:48 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Brandon Fusco Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 The Vikings had a rarity in 2012 with the same starting offensive line all 16 games. They are hoping that will happen again, despite a couple of contracts that might need extending or restructuring. http://min.scout.com/2/1266477.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1266477.html Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:29:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Vikings players know what’s on the line and are making no attempt to downplay the rivalry with the Packers or the significance of Sunday’s game. The fact that there are playoff implications for both teams only intensifies the sense of urgency. What more could a regular-season finale have? http://min.scout.com/2/1252749.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1252749.html Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:05:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings offensive line has been studying tape of J.J. Watt and sees a variety of moves, and a big guy that can move. How will they handle him? Linemen talk about his strengths. http://min.scout.com/2/1250972.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1250972.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:40:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Brandon Fusco repeatedly watched what might have been his worst performance, found motivation in it and has improved since that first Chicago game. The first-year starter learned a lot from his mistakes almost three weeks ago. http://min.scout.com/2/1249235.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1249235.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:16:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Brandon Fusco knows he isn’t playing well and has no one to blame but himself. He took an honest self-critique of what is going wrong with his play. http://min.scout.com/2/1244887.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1244887.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:31:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min With the Vikings’ pass protection shaky at times, Geoff Schwartz was part of two of the team’s longest drives and got more snaps than Brandon Fusco. One drive in particular showed the struggles of the offensive line. Plus, Adrian Peterson is in elite Soldier Field history and other Vikings notes. http://min.scout.com/2/1244118.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1244118.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:48:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Devin Hester’s numbers are down this year, but the Vikings are well aware of his abilities. Chris Kluwe and Mike Priefer break it down, and Vikings coaches talk about the rotation at right guard, along with other statistical notes with the Vikings and Bears. http://min.scout.com/2/1242807.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1242807.html Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:39:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min A few Vikings players had families in the path of Hurricane Sandy, but the damage was minimal even if some of them experienced high winds and drenching rains. http://min.scout.com/2/1235893.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1235893.html Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:59:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz had to alter his approach from battling for a starting position to hoping for playing time. The veteran is starting to get that now and hoping to get more comfortable. http://min.scout.com/2/1231363.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1231363.html Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:32:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Vikings guard Brandon Fusco isn’t discussed as much as the other new starter on the Vikings offensive line, Matt Kalil, but Fusco was also making his first NFL start last Sunday. This week, he’ll have another first-time experience in front of him. http://min.scout.com/2/1221568.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1221568.html Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:31:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings used a rare formation four times Sunday that put a lot of weight on the left side of the offensive line. See what the linemen had to say about the look. Plus, injury updates and other notes from Thursday at Winter Park. http://min.scout.com/2/1221254.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1221254.html Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:13:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings entered the preseason with several positions up for grabs, but no one has emerged as the clear-cut answer for Jerome Simpson’s replacement at split end. Plus, the offensive line reacts to five sacks surrendered, Harrison Smith explains his penalized hit, the linebackers made plays, the replacement officials are criticized, a big donation and much more. http://min.scout.com/2/1214678.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1214678.html Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:58:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Brandon Fusco has learned a lot over the last 13 months and is in position to claim a starting job as an NFL guard. That’s a big move for a center from Division II Slippery Rock, a school that had never had a player invited to the NFL Scouting Combine or Senior Bowl before he was. http://min.scout.com/2/1213913.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1213913.html Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:36:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min His teammates describe him as feisty and a mauler, but Brandon Fusco knows he has to harness his aggressive attitude and play with technique, too. http://min.scout.com/2/1209412.html 2047 Dave Campbell http://min.scout.com/2/1209412.html Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:45:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Vikings linebacker Solomon Elimimian knows the negatives against him when it comes to his size, but he packs a punch. Plus, Fusco making the transition, the Arkansas receivers bringing a winning history and it could be a rookie safety duo. http://min.scout.com/2/1187545.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://min.scout.com/2/1187545.html Fri, 18 May 2012 12:24:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Brandon Fusco was denied an NFL offseason with the Vikings last year because of the lockout, but when it started up this year he returned to Winter Park in the best shape of his life and eyeing up a chance to start at right guard. He talked about the physical and mental transformation of the former Division II center. http://min.scout.com/2/1185636.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1185636.html Fri, 11 May 2012 12:15:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Vikings coach Leslie Frazier laid out his current depth chart on the offensive line, one that has just about no chance of staying the same. With an offseason to come together and the draft ahead, they could have new starters at three of the five positions. We examine how the dynamics, experience and salary structure on the offensive line has dramatically changed. http://min.scout.com/2/1172429.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1172429.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:32:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min With John Sullivan locked up for another five years, the Vikings don’t have a need for another starting center, but if they find a versatile value late in free agency who could play center or guard, it could be a consideration. We look at the top centers scheduled for free agency and examine their situations. http://min.scout.com/2/1165560.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1165560.html Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:48:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Pennsylvania native Brandon Fusco didn’t attend Penn State, but he says the child abuse scandal is felt throughout the state. The Vikings rookie sees victims in many areas and believes it will be a long road to recovery. http://min.scout.com/2/1127196.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1127196.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:21:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Anthony Herrera, the Vikings’ starting right guard, could have his season cut short after re-injuring his surgically repaired left knee. It was just one piece of news in a busy Monday at Winter Park. http://min.scout.com/2/1121174.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://min.scout.com/2/1121174.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:36:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min