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Free agent QB Michael Vick is dropping hints on social media that he'd like to play for the Vikings, but what else would you expect from an out-of-work veteran? Don't misconstrue that for interest on the part of Minnesota, at least for now.

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Now that the Gophers' opener has come and gone, you can scout another one of their nonconference opponents when Colorado State faces Colorado (7 p.m., ESPN). The Gophers play Colorado State on Sept. 24.

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"This statement is why Teddy is the Vikes' franchise QB. He has enough of the tangibles to be successful in the NFL and he has all the intangibles — which is what will be missed with him not in the huddle. ... Good luck, Teddy, and heal well."

"vikeforlife" commenting on startribune.com.

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"At a middle school football game. Everyone stood for the national anthem. It was really great."

— Matt Birk, former Vikings center and current special adviser to the NFL.

@BirkMatt