Club Members,
 
Team News:
Two slow starts and two games where we didn’t have to sweat out the ending – I can’t remember the last time that’s happened. The team found ways to beat the Brown’s and the Lion’s in a convincing manor. I think the team will put a halt to the slow starts and will probably need to by this weekend – the 49ers look good and we’ll need a solid effort. I’m glad it’s the dome opener – if the dome acts anything like the club, the team will have help from the fans.
 
A different topic – what’s everyone think of Percy Harvin, rookie of the year possibilities? This guy can do everything and he has glue for hands. He leads all NFL rookies in kick return average and is the only rookie with all his returns greater than 20 yards. Tied for the top rookies in receptions and leads in TD’s – and he runs the ball. Percy may win this award this year – we’ll be rooting for him.
 
Club News:
Arizona Game: The Cardinal’s are now working with us for tickets for the Vikes game on December 6th. The ticket prices are $55.00 for corner tickets and $75.00 for goal line to the 25 yard line. All tickets are upper level (400 level) and all four corners are in play. Tickets are being sold as best seats available at the time of purchase – the Cardinal’s will not block out a section for us. For the best seats you’ll want to act fast before this news breaks and everyone starts purchasing these tickets. What I can do is get each individual party seats together. By this I mean; small groups 3, 4 or 5 people will be placed together, but, two groups of 4 for example could be in different locations.
 
What I need from you is your checks for your seats – this is how you’ll get on the ticket list. After I have enough parties to obtain 15 tickets – I’ll place the order to establish an SCVC game account with the Cardinal’s. Then each week (Monday or Tuesday depending on the day of the game) I’ll purchase all the tickets that came in that week. I’ll be able to do this through the Steelers game on October 25th or until the game is sold out. This way I can ensure the best seats available at the time. All the tickets will be shipped to me and will be made available for pick-up at the club on game days. Anyone that wants me to mail the tickets to them – please ad an addition $1.00 to your check. If you choose this option – I cannot be held responsible for lost tickets in the mail. If you trust the mail service – I’ll help you as best I can. Let’s make this another home game for the team again this year.
 
And to finish the Arizona talk – Laurie Kjar will be heading our Arizona game details - tailgating, lodging, parking and altogether all the fun stuff. Laurie can be reached via email. We’ll also be establishing an Arizona game section on our website to help keep everyone informed of our plans.
 
I’m looking for a little help. What I’m looking for is an event planner. Anyone with experience or an interest in these sorts of things – please contact me for details.
 
Don’t forget we have autographed books by Fran Tarkenton at the club. You will have a hard time finding this anywhere else – no additional costs to members, only costs are for the book ($25.00). You can’t buy Fran’s autograph on the net anywhere for the price of the book.
 
Anyone going to the Steelers game – please contact Michael Turnbull via email if you’re interested in hooking up before the game.
 
All club members – remember our code of conduct, we don’t want any profanity at the club. We strive to be the best club around and everyone’s personal conduct is a reflection on all of us.
 
Players Corner:
 
Chester Taylor
Number 29
Running Back
Height: 5’-11”
Weight: 213 lbs
Born: 9/22/1979 in River Rouge, MI
College: Toledo
 
Brian Robison
Number 96
Defensive End
Height: 6’-3”
Weight: 259 lbs
Age: 26
Born: 4/28/1983 in Houston, TX
College: Texas
 
NFL Hall of Famers:
Lee Roy Selmon, a 6-3, 256-pound consensus All-America in 1975 at the University of Oklahoma, was the first-ever draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise in 1976. The winner of both the Lombardi and Outland trophies as the outstanding college lineman in 1975, the defensive right end immediately established himself at as the leader of the Buccaneers defensive unit that would eventually produce two NFC Central Division championships in the team's first six seasons.
 
Although he missed six games due to injuries as a rookie, he was named the Bucs’ Rookie of the Year and the team’s Most Valuable Player. He battled injuries during two of his first three seasons, but starting in 1978 he was named first- or second-team All-Pro five times. He was also All-NFC choice five times, and was named to six straight Pro Bowls from 1980 to 1985. With four sacks, he was co-Player of the Game in the 1982 Pro Bowl.
 
Four times the NFL Players Association named Lee Roy the NFC Defensive Lineman of the Year and he was a unanimous choice as NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1979. Selmon was a major factor in the Bucs' first winning season, which was concluded with a 9-0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the 1979 NFC Championship Game. Lee Roy had 11 sacks and a career-best 117 tackles that year. He had three sacks in one game four times. A back injury, which forced him to miss the entire 1985 season, brought a premature end to his outstanding career.
 
Fun Facts and Quotes:
Did you know Don Hultz, of the Minnesota Vikings, holds the NFL record for most opponents fumbles recovered in a season with 9 (1963).
 
See you all at Northwood,
 
Wm. R. Martin
President
Southern California Viking Club