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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 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:31:28 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Artis Hicks Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 The Vikings lost their second unrestricted free agent in as many days Saturday, as offensive lineman Artis Hicks signed a three-year deal to join the Washington Redskins to return to the NFC East. http://min.scout.com/2/951831.html 2047 John Holler & Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/951831.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:05:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Hot News for OT Artis Hicks http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=951878&nid=4831978&fhn=1 2047 Adam Caplan http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=951878&nid=4831978&fhn=1 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:15:25 GMT 0 127 NFL profootball Vikings offensive lineman Artis Hicks is set to make three visits over the next three days. Find out where he’s going and what he had to say about it. http://min.scout.com/2/951522.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/951522.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:53:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Offensive lineman Artis Hicks is ready to test the free-agent market. He talked about the process and the uncertainty facing free agents and teams this year. http://min.scout.com/2/951094.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/951094.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Former Viking Bob Lurtsema played for four NFL teams, so he knows about moving around the league. He gives his take on the Vikings’ unrestricted free agents and how aggressively he would pursue each of one of them. http://min.scout.com/2/948243.html 2047 Bob Lurtsema http://min.scout.com/2/948243.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:19:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings have a lot of big-name players, but it’s time to give some respect to some of the worker bees who don’t occupy the top spots on the depth chart. Here are five Vikings that don’t usually make the highlight films but deserve some recognition. http://min.scout.com/2/936567.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/936567.html Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:25:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min With the weekend off for the Vikings, we take a look at their own free agents. Who is unrestricted, what have they done and what have they earned? The analysis is inside. http://min.scout.com/2/936078.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/936078.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings have struggled in the running game over the last month. The offensive line is looking to correct its wrongs and return to the power running game the offense was known for before the pass became such an enticing option. http://min.scout.com/2/932114.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/932114.html Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:48:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Fans and media are beginning to question the Vikings, but the players offered a resounding vote of self-confidence in the locker room. They point to the recent losses as a “stumble” and say they are ready to get back up and run into the playoffs. http://min.scout.com/2/932023.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/932023.html Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:36:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings spent much of Wednesday’s media session answering questions about the relationship between Brett Favre and Brad Childress. The general sentiment was to downplay the incident, but some of the players expanded on the topic from their perspective. http://min.scout.com/2/931879.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/931879.html Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:04:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Vikings offensive lineman Artis Hicks had his position flexibility tested Sunday as injuries cropped up along the offensive line. His versatility has proved extremely valuable to the Vikings, and he talked about the different techniques and timing required, depending on where he is playing. http://min.scout.com/2/928172.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/928172.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:57:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Even with a 10-6 record last year, the Vikings didn’t have a winning record on the road. In fact, they haven’t had that since their 1998 season. A win over Arizona will secure that for them. The players talked about changing perceptions. http://min.scout.com/2/926223.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/926223.html Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:57:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Brett Favre is leaving a mark … on the butts of teammates. Favre’s penchant for a stinging butt-slap has carried over to the Vikings and his teammates are improving in their efforts to exact revenge. http://min.scout.com/2/925958.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/925958.html Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:26:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Artis Hicks showed the value of his versatility once again on Sunday, filling in for injured right tackle Phil Loadholt. Hicks and Brad Childress talked about the adjustment. http://min.scout.com/2/909017.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/909017.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:57:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The temptation is for the 5-0 Vikings to look ahead or look at a three-game stretch of tough opponents before their bye. Instead, the veterans insist there is always intense focus on the next opponent and not enough time to look ahead. http://min.scout.com/2/908589.html 2047 Scout.com http://min.scout.com/2/908589.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:17:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min 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. http://min.scout.com/2/877783.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/877783.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings are starting to get back some players that had offseason surgery, which is bringing the line close to full strength. See how it is shaping up and get other notes and quotes on John David Booty, Sage Rosenfels and two former Vikings. http://min.scout.com/2/870622.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/870622.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:21:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Former Vikings personnel boss Fran Foley only lasted a few months on the job, but his 2006 draft produced some solid starters. His personnel touch has proved to be better than his personal touch. http://min.scout.com/2/853833.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/853833.html Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:13:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min The Vikings have been looking for an offensive tackle, but the market is drying up with some of their top targets. See what the personnel decision-makers had to say about the Vikings situation at the position. http://min.scout.com/2/842466.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/842466.html Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:59:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Artis Hicks spent four years in the Philadelphia area, and that experience turned a southern gentleman into an aggressive man, at least on the roads. He says that same Philly attitude rubs off on their defensive philosophy. http://min.scout.com/2/826364.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/826364.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:52:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min