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VikingBuzz BLOG
Jimmy Kennedy, Leslie Frazier and more in this edition.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 24, 2009 |
Kennedy: Vikings ‘a blessing in disguise’ 
DT Jimmy Kennedy has a much different view of the Vikings organization now than he did in 2003.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 22, 2009 |
Kennedy gets a grasp on his opportunities
Jimmy Kennedy still hasn’t found career stability, but he’s working toward it with a solid start.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 16, 2009 |
Jobs in jeopardy? 8 vets on the roster bubble
As the Vikings’ overall roster improves, the competition for roster spots gets more heated.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 4, 2009 |
Kennedy getting another chance
After signing a deal with the Vikings, DT Jimmy Kennedy will get a chance at that elusive stability.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 12, 2009 |
DT Jimmy Kennedy: Vikings add depth with DT
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 11, 2009 |
Jags Waive Two Veterans
The rebuilding process has officially begun for the Jaguars
-by JagNation.com
Nov 24, 2008 |
JagNation Final Roster
Here are JagNation’s selections for the Jaguars 53-man roster based on preseason and inside sources.
-by JagNation.com
Aug 29, 2008 |
Jaguars 23, Bucs 16: Winners and Losers
The Jaguars defense gave an inspired effort in their 23-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
-by JagNation.com
Aug 24, 2008 |
New Faces, New Numbers (Updated)
Preparing you for training camp.
-by JagNation.com
Jul 22, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-4.5
Wt: 320
40: 5.12
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11/15/1979 |
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| Has excellent size, width and power for his position…Very explosive out of his stance, simply shocking blockers back with his strong arm swipes…Has a tenacious, competitive streak that rivals that of Warren Sapp…Holds his ground firmly, keeping his leg base wide to properly anchor…Very quick to locate the ball and react to the play…Discards blocks instantly with his hand punch and shows great lateral agility for a player his size…Has superb body control and fluid change-of-direction agility…Explosive in-line tackler who easily breaks down the plays to engulf the ball carriers working in space...Rarely taken off his feet due to his superb balance...Has a sudden closing burst and above average speed to turn up-field... Can split the double teams and push the pocket...Beats blockers as he penetrates the gaps…Runs well enough to make plays on the boundary…Rips, spins and swims to disengage quickly…Knows how to use his hands to catch and pull blockers off their base and separate from his opponent…Has a great feel for the ball and when he keeps his pads low, he is the most dominating two-gap lineman in the game… Appropriately nicknamed the 'Grizzly Bear,' he uses machine-like precision, personal pride and intensity to crash through the line of scrimmage, sprinting in the direction of whomever has the ball…When Jimmy came to State College in the summer of 1998, he weighed more than 400 pounds. Changes in his diet prescribed by the team nutritionist, hard work in all phases of conditioning and strength training, and a desire to succeed have brought his weight down more than 70 pounds and enhanced his opportunities to become a dominant lineman…The talented and athletic Kennedy has a great attitude and his experience and leadership were essential for a talented, but young defensive unit…He has the size, strength, speed and skills to be a dominating and enthusiastic presence on any defense…Finished his career with 213 tackles (128 solos), 14 sacks for minus 60 yards and 39 stops for losses of 98 yards…His 39 tackles behind the line of scrimmage tied LaVar Arrington (1997-99) for seventh on the school’s career-record list.
2002 SEASON
All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, The Sporting News and Walter Camp, adding third-team honors from the Associated Press…All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice and named Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year…Started all year at right defensive tackle, finishing second on the team with a career-high 87 tackles (52 solos)...Second on the squad with 5.5 sacks for minus 23 yards and 16 stops for losses of 36 yards...Also deflected three passes.
Nebraska…Tackled tailback Dahrran Diedrick behind the line of scrimmage and posted 8 tackles.
Louisiana Tech…Deflected a fourth down pass and delivered 4 tackles.
Iowa and Northwestern…Registered 6 tackles in each game.
Wisconsin…Sacked QB Brooks Bollinger four times for minus 16 yards, took down tailback Anthony Davis behind the line of scrimmage and made 6 solo tackles.
Michigan…Made 8 tackles (5 solos) and stopped tailback B.J. Askew for a 3-yard loss.
Ohio State…Posted a season-high 12 tackles (7 solos), including 5 stops behind the line of scrimmage (one short of the school game-record of six stops for losses by Courtney Brown vs. Wisconsin in 1997).
Illinois…Had two stops for losses, posted 9 hits and deflected a pass.
Indiana…Recorded 8 tackles (5 solos) with a 5-yard sack.
Auburn (Capital One Bowl)…Recorded 9 tackles (6 |
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