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Tue, Jul. 27, 2004
Vikings sign former pro wrestler Lesnar
BY BOB SANSEVERE
Pioneer Press
Vikings coach Mike Tice said the team will sign former NCAA champion
and pro wrestler Brock Lesnar to a contract and bring him to training
camp, which begins Friday in Mankato, Minn.
Tice made the decision after putting Lesnar through strenuous
45-minute workout this morning. Tice said Lesnar, who hasn't played
football since high school, would play the same defensive tackle
position as veteran Chris Hovan.
"I'm excited. All I ask for is the opportunity, and he's given me
that," said Lesnar, 6-foot-3, 286 pounds.
Tice said Lesnar will sign a contract after taking a physical later
today