Rookie Mitch Williams (57) leads the way for the Vikings
ROOKIE SENSATION Mitch Williams burst onto the scene Sunday. Drafted in the first round, the big man on campus provided touchdowns on both sides of the ball, scoring early and often in the Vikings season-opening victory over the Raiders.
At 6'8, Williams was almost impossible to cover, catching and tipping a handful of touchdowns with a couple of interceptions to boot. Also--in a startling turn of events--CB Patrick Fryberger nearly shut down 2009 League-MVP Aaron Potvien, putting a dent in the Raiders usually high-powered attack. QB Steve Benson and Cullen C. switched off under center as the Raiders failed to find their footing until late, when the two-punch combo lit up the field with long bombs.
Because of scheduling conflicts, the game was moved at halftime to Morningside Park. A smaller venue, the tighter field made a defensive struggle into a high-scoring affair.
Big Dan Benson and Charlie Hurley mashed it out in the trenches, while RBs Jared Walterstorff and Corey C. upped their game from '09, hauling in a few touchdowns. And don't forget the wildcard, Kellen Preiner: snatching tricky screens and slants, dinking and dunking it for both teams.
Williams and Fryberger plan the Vikings attack
But in the end, it was the old vet Dave Benson, throwing a half dozen touchdowns and nabbing several key interceptions in a game-MVP performance.
A close victory for the Vikings, and a needed one after their final '09 performance. Tune in next week for the rivalry renewed at CENTRAL FIELD.
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