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...perseverance and weightroom work paid off this past season, as Birk became a dominating presence in the Ivy League. Harvard went 9-1--its best record since 1919--and had the first perfect Ivy run in school history...
...Birk's consistently excellent play translated into team success. He easily handled Penn defensive lineman Mitch Marrow, whom Carolina selected in the third round, in Harvard's 33-0 win. Dartmouth linebacker Zack Walz was the only other Ivy draft pick and went before Birk in the sixth round to Arizona...
...Birk was the 173rd player chosen over-all. He realizes that a roster spot is by no means secure, but the situation in Minnesota seems perfect...
...Vikings have a very solid offensive line and had two Pro Bowlers last year, Randall McDaniel and Todd Steussie," Birk said. "They're established, which is good because I'm young and inexperienced. It's an ideal system where I can learn from great players. They didn't draft another offensive lineman, which helps...
When asked what it will be like practicing against John Randle, the best defensive end in football, Birk just laughed...