Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship

Suitanim · 10-13-2005, 10:35 AM

Yup, he's got everything under control up in the great white north...

http://cbs.sportsline.com/print/nfl/story/8958045

Police investigate party attended by Vikings players

Oct. 12, 2005
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Investigators are looking into a party attended by several Minnesota Vikings players that allegedly involved drunkenness, nudity and visible sexual activity on a pair of charter cruises last week.

No criminal charges had been filed as of Wednesday, and it could take a couple of weeks before investigators finish interviewing people who were on the boats, said Sgt. Haans Vitek of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. A police report was filed Sunday.

"It doesn't make things any simpler," coach Mike Tice said Wednesday, "and quite frankly I'm not happy about it."

Stephen Doyle, an attorney representing the boats' owners, has said cornerback Fred Smoot paid for one of the cruises last Thursday on Lake Minnetonka. He said about 90 people were on the boats, which returned to shore more than two hours earlier than scheduled when crew members complained about lewd behavior.

Tice, whose team has struggled to a 1-3 start this year, said Wednesday that the latest distraction "can tear a team apart or bring us together, and it's my job to bring the team together."

Smoot said Wednesday after practice that he was planning to take legal action against whomever "put my name in there."

"They're killing my name," Smoot said as he walked to his car in the parking lot. "Point blank. Somebody's going to have to pay for it."

The team released a one-paragraph statement Tuesday saying: "The organization has been made aware of the allegations involving our players and we take these allegations very seriously. We are working diligently to gather as many facts as possible. At this time, we have no further comment."

The locker room was mostly empty Wednesday during the time it was open to the media, and all the players who spoke refused to comment on the outing. Running back Mewelde Moore said he was on one of the boats, but saw none of the alleged behavior.

"That's crazy. Sex? Come on," said Moore, the team's leading rusher with 187 yards.

Vikings owner Zygi Wilf didn't return a phone call or an e-mail requesting comment on the report.

AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service

Livinginthe past · 10-13-2005, 10:43 AM

The heart, character - call it what you will - of this team is all wrong.

A talented bunch for sure but with absolutely no 'team ethic' - unless you count orgies of course - im sure they take a fair amount of team-work and co-ordination.

I really think they need a clear out from top to bottom - the way they continually fold when the season gets to its clutch phase speaks volumes.

Cheers

NM

***tony hipchest*** · 10-13-2005, 11:42 AM

"That's crazy. Sex? Come on," said Moore, the team's leading rusher with 187 yards.
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quote of the day! hilarious! we all know pro atheletes dont like sex

RoethlisBURGHer · 10-13-2005, 12:38 PM

The only person on this team I have any respect for is Daunte Culpepper.That will change if Daunte was on the boat (which I doubt he was).

I like the way he handled his press conferance yesterday.

Steel - X · 10-13-2005, 01:32 PM

You have got to be kidding me. Freakin over paid stupid athletes. Lets keep rasing the prices so these guys can buy cities. STUPID!

Ambridge · 10-13-2005, 04:18 PM

Tice has always struck me as an uninspiring and dull coach. Sort of like a football version of Herman Munster.

If Tice would have had the nerve to come down on Randy Moss and discipline him when it was needed that would have went a long way on gaining the respect of the whole team and showing them who the boss is.
I think it's a safe bet to wager that he's out of Minnesota at the end of the season...if not sooner.

Suitanim · 10-13-2005, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambridge

Tice has always struck me as an uninspiring and dull coach. Sort of like a football version of Herman Munster.

If Tice would have had the nerve to come down on Randy Moss and discipline him when it was needed that would have went a long way on gaining the respect of the whole team and showing them who the boss is.
I think it's a safe bet to wager that he's out of Minnesota at the end of the season...if not sooner.

Keep an eye open on eBay...knowing Tice, he'll try to auction off the chance to coach the Vikes for his last game for 100k...

sisitki · 10-14-2005, 07:56 AM

I know Moss is a jerk but I've always kinda liked him. This just shows there were other character problems on this team.

Their performance on the field indicates Moss was much more important to the "team" than he was given credit for.

My judgement is still out on Culpepper, I've always throught he was an ok QB who lived off of Moss. We'll see how he grows in his "life without Randy."

sisitki · 10-14-2005, 07:58 AM

Don't take my Randy comments the wrong way, I'd never want to see him in Pittsburgh. He's not Pittsburgh's style.

I just think Randy is a guy the media loves to ride for ever little thing when they'll let someone like Ray Lewis get away with murder (literally).

ironcitychef · 10-15-2005, 02:05 AM

I know Ziggy Wolf doesn't wan't to sink the season this early, but you gotta keep your house in order.

10-13-2005, 10:35 AM	#1
Suitanim Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 6,086 Gender: Male Member Number: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship Yup, he's got everything under control up in the great white north... http://cbs.sportsline.com/print/nfl/story/8958045 Police investigate party attended by Vikings players Oct. 12, 2005 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Investigators are looking into a party attended by several Minnesota Vikings players that allegedly involved drunkenness, nudity and visible sexual activity on a pair of charter cruises last week. No criminal charges had been filed as of Wednesday, and it could take a couple of weeks before investigators finish interviewing people who were on the boats, said Sgt. Haans Vitek of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. A police report was filed Sunday. "It doesn't make things any simpler," coach Mike Tice said Wednesday, "and quite frankly I'm not happy about it." Stephen Doyle, an attorney representing the boats' owners, has said cornerback Fred Smoot paid for one of the cruises last Thursday on Lake Minnetonka. He said about 90 people were on the boats, which returned to shore more than two hours earlier than scheduled when crew members complained about lewd behavior. Tice, whose team has struggled to a 1-3 start this year, said Wednesday that the latest distraction "can tear a team apart or bring us together, and it's my job to bring the team together." Smoot said Wednesday after practice that he was planning to take legal action against whomever "put my name in there." "They're killing my name," Smoot said as he walked to his car in the parking lot. "Point blank. Somebody's going to have to pay for it." The team released a one-paragraph statement Tuesday saying: "The organization has been made aware of the allegations involving our players and we take these allegations very seriously. We are working diligently to gather as many facts as possible. At this time, we have no further comment." The locker room was mostly empty Wednesday during the time it was open to the media, and all the players who spoke refused to comment on the outing. Running back Mewelde Moore said he was on one of the boats, but saw none of the alleged behavior. "That's crazy. Sex? Come on," said Moore, the team's leading rusher with 187 yards. Vikings owner Zygi Wilf didn't return a phone call or an e-mail requesting comment on the report. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service

10-13-2005, 10:43 AM	#2
Livinginthe past Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Crushing the AFCE...annually Posts: 7,520 Member Number: 478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship The heart, character - call it what you will - of this team is all wrong. A talented bunch for sure but with absolutely no 'team ethic' - unless you count orgies of course - im sure they take a fair amount of team-work and co-ordination. I really think they need a clear out from top to bottom - the way they continually fold when the season gets to its clutch phase speaks volumes. Cheers NM __________________ They've been great for a while now, three Super Bowls' worth of great. But only this season have the New England Patriots become The Show, the must-see team of stars, pretty boys and reformed bad boys. Suddenly, the Patriots are not simply great; they're compelling, fascinating, appearing to be almighty and a touch lawless. The Patriots didn't bother with swagger to start this NFL season; they went straight to defiant. Either you're one of them or you're about to get crushed. Last edited by Livinginthe past; 10-13-2005 at 10:47 AM.

10-13-2005, 11:42 AM	#3
*tony hipchest* IRONMAN a.k.a. Tony Stark Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Give me back my game... Posts: 34,340 Member Number: 658 Thanks: 184 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship "That's crazy. Sex? Come on," said Moore, the team's leading rusher with 187 yards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ quote of the day! hilarious! we all know pro atheletes dont like sex

10-13-2005, 12:38 PM	#4
RoethlisBURGHer Living Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clowns Town,Ohio Posts: 5,941 Member Number: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship The only person on this team I have any respect for is Daunte Culpepper.That will change if Daunte was on the boat (which I doubt he was). I like the way he handled his press conferance yesterday. __________________ Congrats to the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins

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10-13-2005, 04:18 PM	#6
Ambridge Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dale City, Virginia. Posts: 1,793 Gender: Male Member Number: 604 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship Tice has always struck me as an uninspiring and dull coach. Sort of like a football version of Herman Munster. If Tice would have had the nerve to come down on Randy Moss and discipline him when it was needed that would have went a long way on gaining the respect of the whole team and showing them who the boss is. I think it's a safe bet to wager that he's out of Minnesota at the end of the season...if not sooner.

10-14-2005, 07:56 AM	#8
sisitki Water Boy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuck in Michigan Posts: 29 Member Number: 660 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship I know Moss is a jerk but I've always kinda liked him. This just shows there were other character problems on this team. Their performance on the field indicates Moss was much more important to the "team" than he was given credit for. My judgement is still out on Culpepper, I've always throught he was an ok QB who lived off of Moss. We'll see how he grows in his "life without Randy."

10-14-2005, 07:58 AM	#9
sisitki Water Boy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuck in Michigan Posts: 29 Member Number: 660 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship Don't take my Randy comments the wrong way, I'd never want to see him in Pittsburgh. He's not Pittsburgh's style. I just think Randy is a guy the media loves to ride for ever little thing when they'll let someone like Ray Lewis get away with murder (literally).

10-15-2005, 02:05 AM	#10
ironcitychef Assistant Coach Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,384 Gender: Male Member Number: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Tice Sure Runs a Tight Ship I know Ziggy Wolf doesn't wan't to sink the season this early, but you gotta keep your house in order. __________________

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