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2 ZYGI WILF OWNER/CHAIRMAN Throughout the Wilf family s rise to prominence in real estate development, the consistent focus on philanthropy and never losing touch with family roots has been a foundation and philosophy. Building a championship team with character has been at the foundation of the Wilf ownership group s growth as NFL owners. The Wilf family has stayed close to their roots, donating generously to heart-felt causes at home and throughout the world. Wilf, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf, emigrated with his parents from Europe to the United States in the early 1950s and settled in New Jersey. Zygi attended nearby Fairleigh Dickinson University, earning a bachelor s degree in economics and later graduated from New York Law School in Manhattan. Wilf, 58, and wife, Audrey, have four children. Zygi Wilf and his partners have relied on consistency and investment in building a winner in every aspect of their four-year ownership of the Minnesota Vikings. The Wilf family and the ownership group has worked diligently at making the Vikings an important part of the fabric of the Upper Midwest. As the franchise enters the 2008 season, a strong foundation has been established for success on the field and with civic and corporate leadership in the community. Over the last three years, the team has enhanced its already strong reputation as an NFL leader in community relations activities and has raised its level of involvement in the region. Under the stewardship of the Wilfs, the franchise has taken strides forward on the initiative for a state-of-theart, multi-use stadium as the centerpiece of a downtown Minneapolis redevelopement. The Vikings ownership is committed to investing in the state s economy and are dedicated to a world-class showcase for Minnesota s sporting future. Zygi Wilf leads an ownership group that closely mirrors the structure that has led the Wilf family to national prominence in their business ventures with Garden Homes Development, a nationwide leader in retail, commercial and private residential development. Joining Wilf in the Vikings venture are his brother, Mark, cousin, Leonard, and nephew, Jeffrey, along with several associates from outside the family. The journey for Wilf from avid New York Giants fan sitting in the bleachers of Yankee Stadium in the 1960 s to taking over the leadership of one of the NFL s proudest franchises has been marked by bold and well-founded business decisions, commitment to family and employees, and dedication to community. Vikings owner Zygi Wilf connected with fans in the tailgate lots before the 2007 season-opening win over Atlanta. Wilf and the Vikings ownership group have solicited feedback from fans to provide better service and a great gameday experience for Vikings fans VIKINGS 14 TEAM GUIDE

3 WILF OWNER/PRESIDENT As the Vikings approach the 2008 season, team President Mark Wilf has played a key role in the development of the business aspects of the club and organizing the leadership of the franchise to mirror the successful family model that the Wilf family has implemented in other successful ventures. Entering the fourth year of their ownership of the Minnesota Vikings, the Wilf family and their partners have placed a premium on building with vision and investing in the long-term viability of the team. Building on the rich tradition of the franchise, the ownership group stresses the civic and corporate citizenship of the Vikings moving into the future. Along with dramatic facility upgrades at Winter Park since taking over the team, the ownership has prided itself on improving the identity and atmosphere associated with the franchise. The Vikings have been a valuable part of the fabric of life in the region since beginning play in The Wilf family takes pride in building on the proud tradition of community involvement the franchise has been known for. The Wilfs lead an ownership group that closely mirrors the structure that has led the Wilf family to national prominence in their business ventures with Garden Homes Development, a nationwide leader in retail, commercial and private residential development. An NFL franchise is a valuable commodity to a community and the Wilf ownership group recognizes and embraces the role as a civic leader. Under Mark Wilf s direction, the Vikings have taken a more prominent role as a business and community leader and embraced their fans and partners locally and worldwide. Another lifelong fan of the NFL, Mark brings the same passion and desire to succeed in the Wilf s professional football as his elder sibling, Zygi. Throughout their professional lives, the brothers have worked tirelessly to involve everyone associated in their businesses as members of the family. The Minnesota Vikings are the latest extension of the family model and one that is especially close to the family s heart with the opportunity to be actively engaged in the game they grew up passionately following. Mark Wilf has been actively involved with the Wilf family s Garden Homes Development enterprises and has served as a principal in the family business. A long-time fan of college and professional football, Wilf is no stranger to the game or the thrill of competition. During his collegiate years, Mark served as the radio voice of Princeton Tigers football and basketball. Wilf earned his bachelor s degree from Princeton University and later graduated from the New York University School of Law. The Wilf family tradition of generous philanthropy and advancing causes with special meaning has been passed through the generations. Wilf, 46, and wife, Jane, have four children. The couple is actively involved in several causes close to the heart of the Wilf family. Mark Wilf and DE Jared Allen took part in a new Vikings tradition in June, visiting the Moorhead, MN, area as part of the Vikings You Make The Team community tour. Wilf and Allen visited the Moorhead Spuds football camp and donated to the booster club. Community outreach and youth football are initiatives that the Wilf family ownership group has made a priority during their tenure VIKINGS 15 TEAM GUIDE KICKOFF EXECUTIVES COACHES STAFF PLAYERS ROOKIES 2007 SEASON RECORDS PLAYOFF RECORDS HISTORY EXTRA POINTS MARK

4 LEONARD WILF OWNER/VICE CHAIRMAN NYU Law School. He is a member of the New Jersey, New York and American Bar Associations. He is an involved member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, New York Athletic Club and Friars Club. Wilf and his wife, Beth, have four children and are active members of the community through the Central Park Conservancy and Metropolitan Opera. Wilf was appointed by President Clinton to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council in January 1997 and spearheaded the construction of the Metrowest Campus of UJA-Federation in East Hanover, NJ. He and his family reside in New York City. Leonard Wilf joins cousins Zygi and Mark Wilf with the Vikings ownership group as Vice Chairman of the team for the fourth season in Away from the Vikings, Wilf also serves as President of family-owned Garden Homes Development, a nationwide leader in retail, commercial and private residential development based in New Jersey. Wilf earned his bachelor s degree, Cum Laude, from Boston University. Following his undergraduate work, Wilf graduated with a law degree from Georgetown University. During his tenure at Georgetown Wilf was editor of the Georgetown Law Review. Wilf went on to receive a Master of Law in taxation from New York University. Active with several professional and civic groups, Wilf is Vice Chairman on the Board of Trustees of NYU and the JEFFREY WILF OWNER/OWNERSHIP PARTNER Wilf graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor of arts in government. Jeffrey Wilf, nephew of Zygi and Mark Wilf, continues the family involvement with all aspects of the Wilf businesses. He is involved with the Wilfs Garden Homes operations and with the Minnesota Vikings. NFL Shield Honors Tradition and Future The NFL shield, one of the most recognizable symbols in the sports world, underwent a stylistic upgrade during the 2008 offseason. The new font and design changes pay homage to the history of the League and the logo while turning an eye forward on the future. As the NFL enters its 89th season in 2008 the new shield symbolizes the progress of the league over those decades and the excellence that has laid the foundation for the modern NFL. Adjustments to the logo include 8 stars representing the 8 Divisions in the NFL and the design of the football reflects the design of the football atop the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The blue color is darker and bolder than past shields and the shape has been refined over past versions VIKINGS 16 TEAM GUIDE

5 FOWLER OWNERSHIP PARTNER Reggie Fowler is the owner of Spiral, Inc., a company that has holdings in agriculture, aviation, banking, entertainment, manufacturing and real estate. LANDIS ALAN OWNERSHIP PARTNER Alan Landis has achieved acclaim in the business world and the philanthropic community through his visionary thinking in each area. As founder and chairman of The Landis Group, he has put his stamp on the land development industry with a pair of landmarks, the Princeton Landmark Carnegie Center and Tower Center Office and Hotel Complex. A graduate of New York University, Landis holds a bachelor s degree in accounting. He is active in causes ranging from the National Prevent Child Abuse organization to the Foundation for Fighting Blindness. Alan and wife, Linda, have a son, Scott, and daughter, Dana. The couple resides in New York City. DAVID MANDELBAUM OWNERSHIP PARTNER David Mandelbaum has served as General Partner of Interstate Properties since 1968, a trustee of Vornado Realty since 1979 and Director of Alexander s, Inc. since Mandelbaum has been a member of the law firm Mandelbaum & Mandelbaum, P.A. since 1967 and holds a law degree from Harvard. He earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University. Mandelbaum and wife, Karen, have been married over 40 years. The couple has four sons, Richard, Michael, Jeffrey and Jonathan and resides in Livingston, NJ VIKINGS 17 TEAM GUIDE KICKOFF EXECUTIVES COACHES STAFF PLAYERS ROOKIES 2007 SEASON RECORDS PLAYOFF RECORDS HISTORY EXTRA POINTS REGGIE

6 2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS BOARD OF ADVISORS In 2007, Vikings ownership reached out to a broad cross-section of Minnesota business and community leaders and recruited them to serve on the Vikings Board of Advisors. The Minnesota Vikings Board of Advisors meets regularly to discuss and provide feedback on Vikings core issues, including the team s sales and branding initiatives, stadium development project and extensive community relations programs. The Board of Advisors helps keep the Vikings organization connected and focused on the key issues and dynamics facing Minnesota and our community MINNESOTA VIKINGS BOARD OF ADVISORS Dick Anfang, President; MN State Building & Construction Trades Council Mick Anselmo, COO; Advantage Rent a Car Senator Rudy Boschwitz, Founder and Chairman; Home Valu Bill Dunlap, Chairman (retired); Campbell Mithun; Chairman; Petters Marketing Group Brian Dunn, President and COO; Best Buy Co., Inc. Jay Fishman, President and CEO; The Travelers Companies, Inc. Bud Grant, Former Head Coach; Minnesota Vikings Sue Haigh, President; Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Michael Hoffman, Chairman and CEO; Toro Company Meg Katzman, Executive Director; Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest Wayne Kostroski, Founder and Owner; Taste of the NFL/Cuisine Concepts Bob Lurtsema, Principal; Viking Update Harvey Mackay, Chairman; MackayMitchell Envelope Company Don McNeely, Chairman; Space Center G. Mike Mikan, Executive Vice President and CFO; United Health Group Ted Mondale, Chairman and CEO; Nazca Solutions, Inc. David Olson, President; Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Ray Owens, Executive Vice President - Capital Markets; Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. Alan Page, Justice; Minnesota Supreme Court Tom Rosen, President and CEO; Rosen s Diversified Steve Sanger, Former Chairman and CEO; General Mills Joe Schmit, President of Media and Marketing; Petters Group John Stanoch, President Minnesota; Qwest Communications Jim Stapleton, President and CEO; B&R Consultants Doug Steenland, CEO; Northwest Airlines Charlie Weaver, Executive Director; Minnesota Business Partnership 2008 VIKINGS 18 TEAM GUIDE

7 Lester Bagley brings more than two decades of experience in the public affairs arena and serves the Vikings as Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development, his 4th year in that role. Bagley oversees public relations, public affairs, community relations and charitable giving for the Vikings. Bagley has been instrumental in the Wilf ownership group s efforts to enhance the Vikings presence in the community and throughout the state. During the 2007 season Bagley helped develop the Vikings Board of Advisors, a club initiative aimed at increasing interaction with CEOlevel civic and business leaders in Minnesota. Bagley also leads the Vikings You Made The Team community visits, which are embraced by Vikings fans across the state as the club connects with areas outside of the Twin Cities. Along with a prominent role in external relations, Bagley oversees internal communications for the team and has led the efforts to restructure the Vikings Children s Fund and enhance the team s youth football programs. Bagley also continues to lead the team s quest to finance and build a new home for Vikings football, which has become a priority for the National Football League. The Vikings have dedicated their stadium efforts to constructing a new facility in Minneapolis as part of a broader revitalization and economic development proposal for the area surrounding the Metrodome. Bagley oversees the team of architects, urban planners, NFL officials, financial analysts and public affairs professionals who are working diligently to bring a world-class multi-event venue to downtown Minneapolis. As Rob Brzezinski enters his 16th season in the NFL and 10th with the Minnesota Vikings in 2008, the team is positioned for long-term success with a favorable salary cap situation and several core players recently signed to long-term contracts. Brzezinski joined the Vikings in 1999 as Director of Football Administration and was promoted to Vice President of Football Administration in He was elevated to his current position as Vice President of Football Operations in In 2008, the Vikings capitalized on the strategic salary cap management from the past several years. Armed with the highest net salary cap in the NFL, and core potential free agents already re-signed, the team filled key needs by trading for 2007 NFL sack leader DE Jared Allen and signing proven unrestricted free agent playmakers WR Bernard Berrian and S Madieu Williams. In his current role, Brzezinski works closely with Head Coach Brad Childress and Vice President of Player LESTER BAGLEY VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS/STADIUM DEVELOPMENT ROB BRZEZINSKI VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS 2008 VIKINGS 19 TEAM GUIDE Before joining the Vikings, Bagley operated Bagley Public Affairs from The Minneapolis firm specialized in issues management, public relations and public affairs. Consulting with the Vikings through his company, Bagley served as the team s point person on stadium advocacy efforts from From Bagley helped lead the Minnesota Business Partnership, a public policy organization comprised of the chief executive officers of 100 of Minnesota s largest companies, where Bagley served as associate director. He previously spent five years working in public affairs and public relations in Washington, D.C. A native of Barron, WI, Bagley began college at the University of Minnesota before graduating from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) with a bachelor s degree in political science. He served as a White House intern and studied at Oxford University during his undergraduate days. Bagley serves on the boards of Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES), the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Vikings Children s Fund. Bagley s wife, Wendy, who has a bachelor s degree from the College of St. Catherine, has served on the staffs of three successive Minnesota governors. The couple resides in Minneapolis with their sons, Michael and Charles. Personnel Rick Spielman on all football-related strategic planning and roster decisions. Brzezinski is also responsible for management and strategic planning of the salary cap, negotiation of player contracts, football operations and administration, team operations, medical and training staff, equipment, video, and player development. He has also represented the Vikings at the League meetings. Brzezinski has NFL management experience in nearly every area critical to operating a successful NFL franchise. He has worked as the top football executive responsible for all roster decisions in conjunction with the head coach, has experience running a player personnel department, and has researched, developed and implemented processes and technology for the efficient management of pro and college scouting, including the college draft. Brzezinski also has experience in managing the business operations of an NFL franchise and, while in Minnesota, has transformed a substantial salary cap deficit into a long-term KICKOFF EXECUTIVES COACHES STAFF PLAYERS ROOKIES 2007 SEASON RECORDS PLAYOFF RECORDS HISTORY EXTRA POINTS

8 competitive advantage. In 2006, Brzezinski played a significant role in the head coaching search and interview process that resulted in the hiring of Brad Childress, the first of 10 head coach hirings in the NFL that season. Brzezinski is a member of the NFL Management Council s Club Services Committee, which has developed new technology and systems for player contract reporting, salary cap management and information management. In 2004 Brzezinski was invited to participate in the NFL- Stanford Program for Managers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a program developed by the NFL to promote development of leaders within the League. Prior to joining the Vikings, Brzezinski spent the previous six seasons ( ) with the Miami Dolphins where he advanced to the position of Staff Counsel/Salary Cap. He has been involved with teams that have finished.500 or better in 12 of his 15 seasons in the NFL and have made the playoffs seven times. During the salary cap era of the NFL (1994-present), both the Dolphins and Vikings are among the NFL s best in winning percentage and playoff appearances. In Miami, Brzezinski assisted in managing business affairs, which included salary cap administration, player contract negotiations, operations and legal affairs. In his tenure, the Dolphins compiled a (.573) regular-season record and made the playoffs four times. Brzezinski earned degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, a Juris Doctorate in 1995 and a Bachelor of Science in education in In addition, Brzezinski is a member of the Florida Bar. Brzezinski and his wife, Leah, who has earned a doctoral degree in education, have adopted sons, Ki and Jae, and daughters, Grace and Anna. The Brzezinski family resides in Edina is very active in the community raising money and awareness for adoption-related causes. STEVE LACROIX VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING/CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Steve LaCroix enters his 8th season with the Vikings in 2008 as the team s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, adding the title of Chief Marketing Officer. LaCroix oversees all aspects of Vikings generated revenues, including corporate sales, sponsorships, media sales, ticket sales, suite sales and hospitality. LaCroix also leads the team s marketing, radio and television programming, websites, new media initiatives, merchandise and e-commerce operations, community and special events, marketing partnerships, advertising, branding, promotions and game day activities. In each of his seasons with the Vikings, LaCroix has led the team to record-setting sales revenues. In 2007, the Vikings continued their sellout streak reaching a total of 114 straight home games, launched a social networking website and introduced the Vikings throwback uniforms that paid homage to the Vikings teams from the Super Bowl years in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2006, LaCroix and his staff undertook the successful introduction of a new, more modern design of the Vikings traditional uniforms. In addition, LaCroix s tenure has resulted in several new sales and marketing initiatives, including bringing radio and television broadcast rights inhouse, the creation of weekly television programming, opening Vikings Locker Room official retail stores, a full redesign of vikings.com and the construction of two Terrace Suites that created the first premium seat offering in the Metrodome. LaCroix serves on the NFL Club Business Working Group comprised of eight club executives to help shape strategies for implementing league and club initiatives. In addition, LaCroix serves on the Steering Committee of the National Sports Forum, the sports industry s leading annual conference. In 2005, LaCroix was invited to participate in the NFL-Stanford Program for Managers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a program developed by the NFL to promote development of leaders within the League. LaCroix s charitable involvement includes serving as Treasurer of the Viking Children s Fund, which has raised nearly $8 million since 1978 benefiting children s health, education and family services throughout the Upper Midwest, including the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics. LaCroix also serves on the Board of Directors of Hunger Related Events and Summit Academy. Hunger Related Events has raised several million dollars for hunger-related organizations through the creation of Taste of the NFL as an annual event at the Super Bowl and in many NFL cities. Summit Academy is a non-profit vocational training and educational center that empowers residents in the most economically depressed neighborhoods in the Twin Cities to become educated, employed and selfsupporting members of our communities. Prior to joining the Vikings, LaCroix worked as the Director of Sponsorship Sales for Pacers Sports and Entertainment in Indianapolis, IN, from His main responsibilities included overseeing the corporate sales efforts for the National Basketball Association s Indiana Pacers, the WNBA s Indiana Fever and other sports and entertainment events held at Conseco Fieldhouse, for which he negotiated the naming rights deal. During LaCroix s tenure with Pacers Sports and Entertainment, which began in 1991 as a sales representative, the organization saw dramatic increases in sponsorship, ticket sales and other major corporate partnerships. LaCroix earned his bachelor s degree at the University of Iowa and his master s at Western Illinois University. Steve and wife, Sue, who holds her bachelor s degree in nursing from the University of Iowa, have two children, Katie and Alex. The LaCroix family resides in Minnetonka VIKINGS 20 TEAM GUIDE

9 STEVE POPPEN VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Steve Poppen begins his 10th season with the Vikings in 2008 as Vice President of Finance. He joined the Vikings as Director of Finance in 1999 and was promoted prior to the 2000 season to his current position. A native of Watertown, SD, Poppen spent eight years before joining the Vikings as a Certified Public Accountant in the business assurance group of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Kansas City. Poppen is responsible for all financial aspects of the team including business planning, budgeting, day-to-day financial and administrative operations, human resources, information technology, facilities, new stadium project financing and is the team liaison with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. In 2006, Poppen participated in the NFL-Stanford Program for Managers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a program developed by the NFL to promote growth of leaders within the League. Poppen helped engineer the dramatic renovations to Winter Park during the 2006 off-season that featured a total remake of the locker room and equipment facilities RICK SPIELMAN VICE PRESIDENT OF PLAYER PERSONNEL Entering his 3rd season with the Vikings, Rick Spielman has put his stamp on the franchise with one of the most aggressive offseasons in team history and the most active in the NFL in The 2008 Vikings added the reigning NFL sack king when Jared Allen was acquired via trade with Kansas City. The addition of Allen put an exclamation point on an offseason free agency period highlighted by the addition of dynamic WR Bernard Berrian, starting S Madieu Williams and special teams standout Maurice Hicks. Spielman begins his 18th season as an NFL executive with his fourth franchise in Spielman assumed the Vikings Vice President of Player Personnel role on May 30, 2006, and will be responsible for overseeing the Vikings pro and college scouting departments. The 2007 Vikings had 7 players earn Pro Bowl honors, the most Vikings in the game since In his opening season with the club, Spielman and the Vikings enjoyed one of the best drafts in 2007, selecting the NFL s Rookie of the Year RB Adrian Peterson and got impact performances from the rest of the draft class that featured WR Sidney Rice, who was 2nd among NFL rookies with 4 TDs, CB Marcus McCauley, who started 9 games, DE Brian Robison, who was named to the All- Rookie team and WR Aundrae Allison, who set Vikings records for kickoff returns. The Vikings roster combines a strong mix of established veterans at the top of their games and emerging, talented rookies. The Vikings commitment to keeping talent in-house was continued in 2007 when Pro 2008 VIKINGS 21 TEAM GUIDE and upgrade of the athletic training areas. Poppen received his bachelor s degree in accounting from Evangel University in Springfield, MO, in An active member of his community, Poppen serves on the board of Minnesota Teen Challenge and recently completed a 3-year term as the treasurer and working on the executive committee. Teen Challenge is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for Minnesota adults and teens. Poppen serves on the board of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, an organization promoting business development in downtown Minneapolis, and holds a position with the Minnesota State Fair Foundation board of directors. The State Fair Foundation was created to preserve and improve the historic Minnesota State Fair buildings and grounds and support State Fair educational, scientific and agricultural programs. Poppen and his wife, Christy, who holds a bachelor s degree in elementary education from Evangel, have four children, Natalie, Andrew, Nathan and Avery. The Poppen family resides in Chanhassen. Bowl DT Pat Williams contract was extended prior to the start of the regular season. The team also secured recordsetting P Chris Kluwe with an in-season extension, extended starting RG Anthony Herrera s contract and benefited from signing free-agent WR Bobby Wade after the initial flurry of 2007 free agency, watching him set career-highs and lead the team in receiving. Spielman has climbed the ranks of NFL personnel departments with Detroit, Chicago and Miami, ascending to General Manager of the Dolphins for the 2004 season. He began his NFL career as a scout with Detroit in 1990 and worked with the club in college scouting for five seasons before adding pro scouting duties in 1995 and 96. He moved to Director of Pro Personnel for the Bears from before joining the Dolphins in 2000 as Vice President of Player Personnel. He was promoted in 2002 to Senior Vice President-Football Operations/Player Personnel and eventually General Manager in Spielman left the Dolphins during the 2005 off-season and worked with ESPN as an NFL analyst before joining the Vikings. Spielman s tenure with all three franchises has been highlighted by drafting impact players throughout the seven rounds and making key trades and free agency acquisitions. Spielman s teams have won 3 divisional titles and advanced to the playoffs six times. While with Miami for five seasons, the team had a winning record four times, won the AFC East in 2000 and went to the playoffs in 2000 and 2001 but missed the playoffs in KICKOFF EXECUTIVES COACHES STAFF PLAYERS ROOKIES 2007 SEASON RECORDS PLAYOFF RECORDS HISTORY EXTRA POINTS

10 2002 and 2003 despite 9-7 and 10-6 records respectively. The team drafted its top WR, Chris Chambers, in 2001 and traded for RB Ricky Williams in Williams posted the top two single-season rushing marks in Miami history with 1,853 yards in 2002 and 1,372 in The Dolphins 2005 draft class included 1st-round RB Ronnie Brown, who led the team in rushing with 907 yards and ranked 2nd among all NFL rookies. Joining the impressive rookie group was LB Channing Crowder (3rd round) and CB Travis Daniels (4th round), who both went on to start 14 games in 2005 and finished the season ranked 2nd and 5th on the team in tackles respectively. During his three seasons with Chicago the team amassed some of the talent that has propelled the team to the top of the NFC North and found gems late in the draft. The team selected perennial Pro Bowl C Olin Kreutz in the 3rd round of the 1998 draft and followed with a 3rd-round find in 1999 by taking WR Marty Booker. The team uncovered 4th-rounders WR Marcus Robinson (1997) LB Rosevelt Colvin (1999) and LB Warrick Holdman (1999) along with CB Jerry Azumah in the 5th round (1999). The team traded a 7th-round pick in 1999 to arch rival Green Bay for KR Glyn Milburn, who went on to the Pro Bowl that season. Spielman got his first taste of NFL personnel analysis as a college scout with Detroit from and added pro scouting responsibilities for his final two seasons ( ) in the Motor City. The Lions enjoyed one of the finest stretches in franchise history in the early 1990s, winning a pair of NFC Central titles in 1991 and 1993 and the team advanced to the playoffs in 1991, 93, 94 and 95. The trio of consecutive post-season berths was a first for the team. The 1991 team set a franchise record with a 12-4 regular season mark, hosted and won a playoff game for the first time since 1957 and advanced to the NFC Championship Game against Washington, losing out on the chance to play in Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome. The Lions drafted well during Spielman s tenure, selecting the core talent for the team and several players who earned regular Pro Bowl accolades. The club drafted WR Herman Moore in the 1st round of the 1991 draft and he went on to four Pro Bowl berths while defensive linemen Robert Porcher and Luther Elliss were 1st-round picks in 1992 and 1995 respectively and each earned multiple trips to Hawaii. The 1995 draft class was especially deep, featuring Elliss, TE David Sloan (2nd round), LB Stephen Boyd (3rd round) and FB Cory Schlesinger (6th round). Elliss, Sloan and Boyd were Pro Bowlers while Schlesinger was a three-time Pro Bowl alternate. The team drafted Lions career scoring leader K Jason Hanson in 1992 (2nd round), who has earned a reputation as one of the top kickers of his era. Following Spielman s playing career at Southern Illinois from he was invited to training camp with the San Diego Chargers (1987) and Lions (1988). As a collegiate player, Spielman was a 1st-Team All-Gateway Conference honoree as a junior and part of the 1983 NCAA Division I- AA national championship team as a redshirt freshman. His younger brother, Chris, was a Pro Bowl LB and a 2ndround pick of the Lions in He played 11 NFL seasons with Detroit ( ) and Buffalo ( ). Spielman has a bachelor s degree from Southern Illinois and a master s from Ohio State. He and his wife, Michele, have been active with children s charities. The couple has adopted six children, Juan, Lewis, Ronnie, J.D., Omie and Whitney. KEVIN WARREN VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/LEGAL COUNSEL Kevin Warren s extensive background in athletics and unique perspective in both law and business, has been instrumental to the Wilf family ownership group for the entire four seasons of their stewardship of the Minnesota Vikings. Warren enters his 10th season in the NFL and his fourth with the Vikings in Warren is the Vikings Vice President of Operations and Legal Counsel with primary responsibility for various day-to-day business operational issues, legal affairs, strategic planning and special projects, while also serving as the Vikings primary liaison with the NFL. In 2007, Warren was appointed to the NFL s working group on emergency planning. Prior to joining the Vikings, Warren worked as an attorney from , including working with the Wilf ownership group during their acquisition of the Vikings. Warren spent with the Detroit Lions as Senior Vice President of Business Operations and General Counsel. While working with the Lions, he was recognized by Crain s Detroit Business on their 40 Under 40 list as one of the top 40 Detroit business leaders under the age of 40. Prior to joining the Vikings NFC North rivals in Detroit, Warren worked from with the St. Louis Rams, including the Rams Super Bowl XXXIV championship over the Tennessee Titans. During his tenure with St. Louis, Warren served as Vice President of Player Programs and Football Legal Counsel from before serving as Vice President of Football Administration in Warren s first exposure to sports law came when he worked with an Overland Park, Kansas law firm that specialized in representing universities charged with NCAA violations. Warren also worked as a sports and entertainment attorney/agent, representing various professional athletes and entertainers. Warren s involvement in athletics helped pave the way for his future career. As a freshman on the University of Pennsylvania basketball team, Warren was part of the Quakers Ivy League championship team in A native of Tempe, AZ, Warren enrolled at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix to complete his undergraduate degree. While at Grand Canyon, he excelled both in the classroom and on the basketball court. Warren scored over 1,100 points during his two seasons at Grand Canyon and earned GTE/CoSida Academic All-America honors as a senior and also received NAIA Academic All-America honors as both a junior and senior. Warren earned his bachelor s degree in business administration from Grand Canyon University in 1986, his master s degree in business administration from Arizona State University in 1988, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Notre Dame School of Law in Warren is a member of both the Kansas and Michigan Bar Associations. Several members of Warren s family have helped fuel his lifelong passion for sports, including his father, the late Dr. Morrison Warren, Sr., who played professional football for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948 during the era of the All- American Football Conference, before the league was merged with the NFL. The senior Warren would go on to be the first African-American President of a major college bowl 2008 VIKINGS 22 TEAM GUIDE

11 game when he was named President of the 1982 Fiesta Bowl. Warren s oldest brother, Morrison, Jr., was one of the first African-American scholarship athletes at Stanford, playing football for the Cardinal in the early 1960s, before a severe knee injury cut short his promising athletic career. An active member of the Twin Cities community, Warren was named to the United Way Board of Directors in 2007, named to the Page Education Foundation Board of Directors in 2006, has taken an active role in Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and was recognized by Twin Cities HUBERT H. HUMPHREY METRODOME LEGENDS CLUB Season tickets are available by calling (612) 33-VIKES or logging on to Vikings.com VIKINGS 23 TEAM GUIDE Business Journal in 2006 as a Minority Business Leader. Warren also has been a member of the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors since Warren and his wife, Greta, who holds a bachelor s degree from Kansas State University, have a daughter, Peri, and a son, Powers. The Warren family resides in Chanhassen, MN. PARTY DECK TOUCHDOWN CLUB KICKOFF EXECUTIVES COACHES STAFF PLAYERS ROOKIES 2007 SEASON RECORDS PLAYOFF RECORDS HISTORY EXTRA POINTS

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