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Nothing shocks him. Not the rookie hazing, not the dusk-'til-dawn NFL marathon, not Randy Moss' tattoos and definitely not success. Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Matt Birk '98 has grown satisfyingly accustomed to these things--especially the last. Having won 24 of his last 27 football games dating back to Harvard's 1997 Ivy League Championship season, Birk can afford...
...been really fortunate the last two years," Birk said. "I guess now it's a shock when we lose. I have to expect...
Over the course of such a strong Vikings campaign in Birk's rookie season, the sixth-round draft pick and native Minnesotan learned from listening, watching, and even seeing action in seven games...
...been good to watch guys like Randall McDaniel, who's been to ten Pro Bowls, and Todd Steussie, another Pro Bowler," Birk said. "I watch film with those guys, and I see how they critique themselves. I mean, some guys are just really blessed with a lot of talent, but they still get out there and work hard at it too. When you see guys like that break down film, you learn what to look for in your own play...
...adjust to newprimary receivers this year; Wilske and Pattersonhave not yet reached the caliber of last year'score. Earlier in the year, he faced constantpressure from opposing defensive lines as it tooktime for the offensive line to adjust to lifewithout now-Minnesota Viking left tackle Matt Birk...