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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, 18 Jun 2013 05:31:12 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Christian Ballard Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB6) 60 Aaron Rodgers has proven himself as a passer, but the Vikings are particularly impressed with his ability to move around, both in the pocket and outside, creating a lot of problems for the defenders in coverage. http://min.scout.com/2/1252651.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1252651.html Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:57:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Texans have been successful running the ball, but their approach with Arian Foster and their style of running and blocking is different from the way the Vikings approach it. Several Vikings defenders explain what they see on film and the keys to defending it. http://min.scout.com/2/1251189.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1251189.html Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:52:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min There was a theme uttered by Leslie Frazier and Christian Ponder: shooting themselves in the foot. Eleven penalties, many of them at key moments, provided the ammunition for the Vikings’ self-inflicted gunshot wound. http://min.scout.com/2/1222205.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1222205.html Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:42:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Packers made some predictable adjustments, but the Vikings and Christian Ponder couldn’t capitalize. Plus, Christian Ballard’s start may be temporary, the Vikings are back to being penalty-prone, and a number of Monday Night Football notes that keep haunting Minnesota. http://min.scout.com/2/1129060.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1129060.html Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:22:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Fourth-round draft pick Christian Ballard is swimming in new information as he tries to absorb his assignments on the defensive line. While he’s learning two positions, he’s receiving help from some accomplished veterans. http://min.scout.com/2/1095063.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1095063.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:08:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings could have started signing their rookie draft picks on Tuesday, but as of Thursday night they didn’t have any of them signed. In years past that may have been a concern, but the rules of the game have changed with the new collective bargaining agreement. Friday will also be a day that several veteran players get paid their bonuses. http://min.scout.com/2/1090342.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1090342.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:47:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Where did the Vikings’ draft choices finish among their peers at the measured and timed events of the NFL Scouting Combine? We look at what the numbers says and compare it to others at their position. http://min.scout.com/2/1069662.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1069662.html Wed, 04 May 2011 13:40:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings will have options with several of their draft picks when it comes to the position they play at the NFL level. A number of their picks could end up seeing time, at least initially, at different positions. http://min.scout.com/2/1069369.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1069369.html Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Christian Ballard is expecting to see more time as a defensive tackle, but he can also play end and was recruited as a tight end. Ballard talked about the questions surrounding him on the field and avoided those surrounding a reported failed drug test. http://min.scout.com/2/1068679.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1068679.html Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:25:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min A look at the tackles, quarterback sacks and pressure and more for the Iowa defensive lineman. http://min.scout.com/2/1068660.html 2047 Viking Update Staff http://min.scout.com/2/1068660.html Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:14:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min The predraft analysis, stats and projections for the Vikings' fourth-round pick. http://min.scout.com/2/1068653.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1068653.html Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:39:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Video Highlights of Tuesday Iowa football press Conference. Ferentz talks about A-Robs future, Wegher coming back, 2011 Rb situation. Stanzi speaks on the progress of Coker. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1024987.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1024987.html Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:42:00 GMT 0 8 Iowa iowa This week's video preview of Iowa's game at Northwestern. Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz, Ricky Stanzi, Tyler Sash, Christian Ballard, Julian Vandervelde and Shaun Prater comment on the Wildcats. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1020557.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1020557.html Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:50:00 GMT 0 8 Iowa iowa Christian Ballard dropped PSU QB Robert Bolden on a fourth and one at the goal line on Saturday to help preserve a Hawkeye victory in Kinnick. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1008333.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1008333.html Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:25:00 GMT 1 8 Iowa iowa Iowa Defensive Lineman Christian Ballard talked about stopping the Nittany Lions this week, something the Hawkeyes have done the last two seasons. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1006956.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1006956.html Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:31:00 GMT 0 8 Iowa iowa Christian Ballard has played utility man on the Iowa defensive line this season, switching back and forth from tackle to end. The senior from Kansas talks about that role and preparation that goes into it in this video interview. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1002459.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1002459.html Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:42:00 GMT 0 8 Iowa iowa Christian Ballard and his Iowa defensive line mates are looking to bounce back from a tough outing against rival Iowa State last season. The senior from Kansas talks about what happened and what they can do better in this Hawkeye Insider video. http://iowa.scout.com/2/1000445.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/1000445.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:33:00 GMT 1 8 Iowa iowa The Iowa defense held Eastern Illinois to six first downs on Saturday. End Christian Ballard talked about the performance in this Hawkeye Insider video interview. http://iowa.scout.com/2/998908.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/998908.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:03:00 GMT 0 8 Iowa iowa Iowa senior Christian Ballard spoke to the media after Kids Day on Saturday. The defensive tackle talked about the front's progress in camp and more in this Hawkeye Insider video interview. http://iowa.scout.com/2/992720.html 2047 Rob Howe http://iowa.scout.com/2/992720.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:13:00 GMT 0 8 Iowa iowa Christian Ballard experienced a mostly seamless move from end to tackle last season as Iowa enjoyed a successful season due in large part to the play of its defensive line. The senior talks about taking the next step and more in this video shot by Hawkeye Insider's Brian Finley. http://iowa.scout.com/2/991751.html 2047 Brian Finley http://iowa.scout.com/2/991751.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:54:00 GMT 0 8 Iowa iowa