Looks Like Adrian's Fast Behind the Wheel Too!

No way.

I also live near there and you are correct. There is no way, regardless of your driving skills that someone can attain that speed on that stretch of road. Not even for a brief second. This smells like extortion. I hate to jump to conclusions, but I’m not looking to favorably on the local police department right now.

by Jayrome007 on Dec 3, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions

schism!

Vikings 4 the superbowl

by RaysOfHope on Dec 3, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions

Extortion sounds a bit heavy handed

Can’t say I know the stretch of road, but I believe he was speeding (which is no big deal). Why pull extortion on a petty misdemeanor that carries a fine of $2-300?

by archie2227 on Dec 3, 2009 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

Again, I’d like to state that this is pure speculation, but couldn’t the cop pull him over for going like 10 miles over the speed limit and then once he saw who it was claim he was doing 50 over the speed limit.

“But for a small personal fee, I could probably reduce that violation and let you go.”

by Jayrome007 on Dec 4, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions

I can believe....

When I used to drive north from the cities to I-Falls via Grand Rapids, would take I think Hwy 65 – a 4 lane that is not patrolled as much as interstate 35 is….

Routinely would hit 100 mph or more….and make better time than on the Interstate….Also more direct route…..just had to watch for those pesky deer, and speed traps of course….

Nowadays would not do this…..but for many years was the way to fly….I still am not too confident of the puddle jumper flights up there and prefer to drive…

Stuff happens….what to do….in Germany 109 is what 170 kph? There would be cars wooshing by you doing that….

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by vikingfanfrom afar on Dec 3, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions

Was he even driving?

“he was allegedly clocked at 109 mph on Highway 62 in Edina”

You’ll notice there’s no actual mention of a vehicle. I’ll bet he was on foot.

by peterplaysbass on Dec 3, 2009 2:11 PM CST reply actions

LOL

He IS fast!!!!!!!

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by vikingfanfrom afar on Dec 3, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions

+28

by archie2227 on Dec 3, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions

Hahahaha

Never thought of that!

by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

He was driving his BMW according to the report

BUt he still could out run it on foot!

"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
"We have clearance Clearance. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"

by VikesFaninNM on Dec 3, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

Sounds like something that worthy of suspension if you ask me

Maybe something like three or four days :-)

Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

by Bezekira on Dec 3, 2009 2:30 PM CST reply actions

In the paper, Peterson said that he was late for the meeting,

so I wouldn’t be surprised if Chilly sits AD for the 1st possession this week. Chilly’s a stickler for that sort of thing.

by chaosg on Dec 3, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions

Really>

Holy Schmoley……

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by vikingfanfrom afar on Dec 3, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, I think the same thing happened to him last year. He didn’t get a speeding ticket, but he was late for a meeting, so Chilly started Taylor instead.

by chaosg on Dec 3, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions

for speeding tickets? Everyone gets a couple in their life, this is no big deal.

by zebano on Dec 3, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions

hahahahahaha!

no chance….maybe take away his car keys for a week or two……make him REALLY run (or be driven I imagine)….

Three or four days…..hmmmmm I sense there may be an ulterior motive in this idea….what in the world can be happening over the next 3-4 days….

Oh yeah! We have a football game coming up……

Although stranger things have happened, never know how Goodall will react, ESPECIALLY since is one of his favorite teams to hammer on, the Vikes!

Sheeezsh!

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by vikingfanfrom afar on Dec 3, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions

Take a look at Bezekira's helmet in his profile picture.

I think you’ll understand why he brought up the suspension—he’s a Cards fan. Can’t say I blame him :)

by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 3, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions

true that

I also heard Favre, Allen and the Williams Wall were in the car……suspend ‘em all I say even if it’s just a rumor that some idiot on a fan site posted.

Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

by Bezekira on Dec 3, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions

Actually

I heard Larry Fitzgerald was home in Minnesota for Thanksgiving weekend and was behind the wheel. Adrian was only in the car because they were on their way back from a secret meeting of “The Best Player in the World at Your Position Club”.

Yeah, that’s it!

by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 3, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions

If the whole rumor holds up I'll take it....

No Purple Jesus, Favre, Allen, Williams Wall or Fitz…..oh wait the NFL just flexed the game back to it’s regularly scheduled time.

Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

by Bezekira on Dec 3, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions

Hard for me to believe AP didn't know he was going 100mph.

62 is narrow and curvy, and even harder to drive after dark. I don’t care if you’re driving a Ferrari, you know if you’re going 100mph on that road. :)

by chaosg on Dec 3, 2009 2:45 PM CST reply actions

100MPH

Its definitely hard to tell your going that fast. I go 120mph (hypothetically speaking of course! =)) on my way to Vegas, the road smooths out and you dont hear a hymn. Its crazy.

Skol Vikings!!

by LAviking on Dec 3, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions

Actually

Driving down I-25 here in Albuquerque in my Firebird (1991 with a V-6), there have been a few times I havent payed attention and looked down and the needle was pegged over 100. And a BMW is even more refined then my ‘Bird is. Not saying he wasent doing it on purpose, but if you have the correct type of vehicle and not paying attention to the speedo, you can be hauling on not notice it. Now, on a curvy highway, more then likely knew he was bookin. But I will admit, I’ve put my Firebird through the paces late nights. Found a little 6 banger can top out about 130. A full blown 1991 Trans Am GTA is only 20 MPH faster hehehehehe

"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
"We have clearance Clearance. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"

by VikesFaninNM on Dec 3, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions

After seeing some

intelligent people on the ESPN board calling for him to go to jail, I looked at some MN traffic law and found this gem.

A person shall not race any vehicle upon any street or highway of this state. Any person
who willfully compares or contests relative speeds by operating one or more vehicles is guilty of
racing, which constitutes reckless driving, whether or not the speed contested or compared is in
excess of the maximum speed prescribed by law.

Haha, so it looks all those people that merge without comparing relative speeds are the ones that are actually doing it right.

by archie2227 on Dec 3, 2009 2:48 PM CST reply actions

Here's a visual aid

This is a picture of Highway 62 about a half a mile south of where I live. It isn’t as bad around Edina, but it’s still only two lanes each way. And at 8:30 PM, it isn’t bumper-to-bumper, but it isn’t exactly dead either.

Now I’m not a conspiracy theorist or anything. I’m sure that he was probably speeding…just questioning the 109 mph.

by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 3, 2009 2:52 PM CST reply actions

Also, I hope this happens:

Reporter: Adrian, how do you plan to pay for your speeding fine? Will you write a check to the State of Minnesota?
AP: Straight cash homey.

by Eric J. Thompson on Dec 3, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply actions 4 recs

hahaha

by ckb on Dec 3, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions

hahahaha

I was going to make this EXACT same post. Glad I read through all the comments first.

Rec’d for hilarity!

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The Packers, that’s who.
-- The almighty Manimal

by TheViking83 on Dec 3, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions

Adrian Say's.......

Beep Beep, See ya later Suckers!!!!!!!

"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
"We have clearance Clearance. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"

by VikesFaninNM on Dec 3, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions

The cop probably made an “honest” mistake that no judge will believe so that the Purple Jesus can contest the ticket in court. I would like to remind AP that if he was going that fast to be real careful because Pelle Lindbergh found out the hard way that expensive German cars hit walls just as hard at those speeds.

Bears vs. Vikings Tickets - $150
Beer and food for 24 tailgate bus trip - More than $150
Watching Jared Allen destroy Jay Cutler LIVE - Priceless!!!!

SKOL Vikings!!!!

by boomy44 on Dec 3, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions

This is not cool.

by medicineball on Dec 3, 2009 4:07 PM CST reply actions

Trust me…I wasn’t trying to be an a$$. I am a huge Flyer fan and that was a devastating day for me to see a young talented athlete that was the future of the franchise die needlessly. I don’t want to see it happen again.

Bears vs. Vikings Tickets - $150
Beer and food for 24 tailgate bus trip - More than $150
Watching Jared Allen destroy Jay Cutler LIVE - Priceless!!!!

SKOL Vikings!!!!

by boomy44 on Dec 3, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions

I think

Drazen Petrovic (NJ Nets) died in a high speed car accident as well. Athletes have egos & money to buy fast cars, and egos + fast cars can be extremely dangerous.

I know a lot of people are laughing this one off (Eric’s “Straight Cash Homey” comment in particular was hilariously awesome) but if AD was indeed cooking at over 100 on hwy 62, I hope he chills out from now on. One wrong move or slick spot could squash all of those “Could he be the greatest ever?” talks.

Ok, enough of the Debbie Downer routine (mwah mwaaaahhhhhh)

If you can't laugh at yourself... Who can you laugh at?
The Packers, that’s who.
-- The almighty Manimal

by TheViking83 on Dec 3, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions

however

I’d be lying if I said I’ve never dropped the pedal and pushed it over 100, so color me hypocritical. I don’t have the most talented NFL skill set and millions of adoring fans though, so my life isn’t as important, haha

If you can't laugh at yourself... Who can you laugh at?
The Packers, that’s who.
-- The almighty Manimal

by TheViking83 on Dec 3, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions

Malik Sealy, RIP

Too many.

by medicineball on Dec 3, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

Sorry

I meant to say, it wasn’t cool that AD was driving that fast. I didn’t mean to criticize you. Take care, gentlemen.

Go Vikings!

by medicineball on Dec 3, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions

Ad facing

6 months lisence suspension,anything over 100 automatic,he has 21 days to go in front of judge.

by speedlod on Dec 3, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions

He's gonna need Syd to drive him around in his Maserati.

by ckb on Dec 3, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions

Lol if he doesnt steal it first!

Adrian Peterson a Thief (GASP!)

Purple Haze is the worlds greatest Natural Resource.

by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Dec 3, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions

Help Wanted

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Must appreciate sports talk, sports radio, and be a Vikings Fan.
Only prompt, courteous, and lawful driving applicants need apply.
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by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 4, 2009 2:35 PM CST reply actions