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 Sat, 25 May 2013 02:51:06 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Jasper Brinkley Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 The Vikings have a void at middle linebacker after Jasper Brinkley signed a multi-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals Thursday. http://min.scout.com/2/1274743.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1274743.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:46:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Jasper Brinkley completed his first year as a starter and is scheduled for free agency. What will the Vikings do with him and what did coordinator Alan Williams think of Brinkley’s season? http://min.scout.com/2/1263935.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1263935.html Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:30:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min A look at how former South Carolina football players performed this weekend in the NFL. http://southcarolina.scout.com/2/1255410.html 2047 Sara Jane Harris http://southcarolina.scout.com/2/1255410.html Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:17:00 GMT 0 184 South Carolina southcarolina Ray Lewis’ retirement news and appreciation spanned to Minnesota’s group of linebackers, all of whom admired him and some that have a personal connection. From Florida to Baltimore to Minnesota and beyond, Lewis, who announced his retirement Wednesday, made an impact with his play and his attitude. http://min.scout.com/2/1254278.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1254278.html Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:43:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings defense may have played its best game of the season when needed most, and coordinator Alan Williams showed a variety of looks. http://min.scout.com/2/1251910.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1251910.html Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:35:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley said his hip injury last year could have been career-ending. He talked about where he is now from a health perspective, regaining his instincts and getting back an on-field camaraderie with the other linebackers. http://min.scout.com/2/1248973.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1248973.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:12:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings had a more extensive injury report than usual after their loss at Chicago. Plus, Leslie Frazier addressed Peterson being late for the team bus. http://min.scout.com/2/1243854.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1243854.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:48:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Two Vikings received fines for hits that totaled $28,875 in their game against the Lions. http://min.scout.com/2/1240767.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1240767.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:07:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min The Detroit Lions weren’t happy with at least three plays that targeted Calvin Johnson and another in which CB Chris Houston was hurt. Johnson also had some controversy surrounding his first game with the Vikings, but Mistral Raymond said Johnson’s size might contribute to hits around the head. http://min.scout.com/2/1239200.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1239200.html Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:53:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings are keeping the focus on their next opponent, but their schedule gets markedly more difficult in November and December. What did they learn in the first half of the season and what are their goals for the tough second half? http://min.scout.com/2/1235036.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1235036.html Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:18:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings haven’t changed their defensive scheme or their assignments, but they have changed their success rate in stopping the run lately. Why is that? Players and coaches explain. http://min.scout.com/2/1234913.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1234913.html Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:54:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings defense gave up 183 yards rushing and allowed a rookie quarterback to be an efficient passer. Was it an anomaly because of Robert Griffin III or cause for concern? http://min.scout.com/2/1230865.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1230865.html Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:05:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Vikings defenders have taken on a new attitude this season, some of it coming from young players now in starting roles. They want to be known as a defense with an attitude. http://min.scout.com/2/1228894.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1228894.html Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:28:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings will have three linebackers who see their most extensive action Sunday as the domino effect of Erin Henderson’s concussion takes effect. Plus, Chris Kluwe’s outspoken approach isn’t a distraction yet, along with other injury and suspension updates. http://min.scout.com/2/1223855.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1223855.html Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:17:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Veteran Chad Greenway said his two fellow starters in the linebacker corps may be young, but they are athletic and want to show people they deserve to be starters. http://min.scout.com/2/1219220.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1219220.html Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:23:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Linebacker Jasper Brinkley’s first start in 32 months will be an opportunity to prove to coaches that his aggressive attitude is back. He isn’t worried about the doubters on the outside. http://min.scout.com/2/1219119.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1219119.html Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:52:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Jasper Brinkley showed marked improvement in his second preseason outing and continues to improve two aspects most important to him – his eyes and his feet. http://min.scout.com/2/1213076.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1213076.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:55:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Vikings middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley is getting his first opportunity to be a starter, as long as he can stay healthy. http://min.scout.com/2/1207970.html 2047 Dave Campbell http://min.scout.com/2/1207970.html Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:11:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley, who missed last season with a hip injury, was back on the sideline with some lingering effects from the hip surgery. Plus, the quarterbacks had an erratic first day of minicamp and other notes. http://min.scout.com/2/1196406.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1196406.html Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:40:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min The speed of the players can be judged in the non-padded OTA practices, but minicamp this week is an opportunity to get a good first look at the physical new additions on the roster. Here are five positions and players we will be watching. http://min.scout.com/2/1195647.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1195647.html Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:18:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min