Antonio Wilson
Three Vikings are going to be a key role in today's World Bowl IX as the Barcelona Dragons meet the Berlin Thunder. All-World League defensive tackle Tim Engelhardt and linebacker Antonio Wilson are starters for the Dragons, while defensive end Antwone Young starts for the Thunder.
The game is nationally televised, so fans interested in seeing some of the future Vikings may want to check out the defenses of these two teams and get a look at the young Vikings.
SATURDAY NOTES
* The Vikings released two players Friday -- kicker John Matich and linebacker Ryland Wickman.
* The Vikings will again support the Viking Children's Fund July 14 with its seventh
annual Ride For Life -- a motorcyle rally open to the public. Registration
for the 75-mile ride begins at 9 a.m. July 14 outside the Metrodome and
the ride will begin at 11 a.m. It will run from the Metrodome up Hwy. 35
to Grand Casino-Hinckley.
Many current and former Vikings, including our own fearless leader Bob Lurtsema, are expected to participate. For more information on the ride or to register, call 952.828.6577.
* Former Viking Jay Fiedler was expected to be pushed hard for a starting job in Miami after a lackluster 2000 season, but he has looked so good in minicamp, he once again has the inside track to the starting job.