| Artose
Pinner
Scout.com Headlines: |
Pinner Knows His Role 
Pinner isn’t fazed by impending cuts or openly campaigning for more opportunities.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 30, 2007 |
Pinner pressing for a roster spot
Veteran running back Artose Pinner is pushing hard to make the roster
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 12, 2007 |
Pair of RFAs Sign Tenders
The Vikings had a pair of their restricted free agents sign their tenders on Monday.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Apr 23, 2007 |
Free Agent Reveals Theory for 2007
RB could be a valuable member of the Vikings in 2007 with a little adjustment to the offense.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 27, 2006 |
Notebook: Playoffs Not a Pinner Specialty
RB Artose Pinner isn’t used to figuring out playoff scenarios at this time of year.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 19, 2006 |
Notebook: Childress Keeps Them Guessing
Childress has made it his policy to keep the media, and his players, guessing on personnel decisions
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 13, 2006 |
Pinner Up for Ground Player of Week
Vikings running back Artose Pinner is up for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 12, 2006 |
Audio: Pinner on Sirius NFL Radio
Pinner celebrated a career day by going on Sirius NFL Radio and talking about his achievements.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 10, 2006 |
Notebook: Pinner Makes Them Pay
RB Artose Pinner wasn’t about to let the opportunity to exact revenge on his old team pass him by.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 10, 2006 |
Grounded Advantage Gives Vikings 30-20 Win
The Vikings held undisputed advantages in the running games on both sides of the ball.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 10, 2006 |
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Ht: 5-10
Wt: 232
| Date of Birth: |
01/05/1978 |
| Birthplace: |
Hopkinsville,
KY
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| Biography: |
How Acquired: Claimed off waivers from the Detroit Lions Sept. 3, 2006.
2006: Played in nine games for the Vikings, making one start. Was inactive for the season opener and was inactive for three straight games in November not related to injury. Finished the season with 42 carries for 192 yards and three touchdowns and caught two passes for 15 yards. He also returned four kickoffs for 76 yards and had four special teams tackles. His only start came for an injured Chester Taylor Dec. 10 at Detroit. He scorched his former team for 125 yards on 29 carries and three touchdowns.
2005: Played in all 16 games and made two starts for Detroit, carrying 106 times for 349 yards and three touchdowns, while catching 21 passes for 181 yards.
2004: Played in nine games with two starts. Rushed 57 times for 174 yards and two touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 72 yards.
2003: Drafted by the Lions in the fourth round of the draft, but spent the first 11 weeks of the season in the physically unable to perform list due to an injury suffered at the Senior Bowl. Played in three games and started the last two. Finished the season with 39 carries for 99 yards and five receptions for 40 yards.
College: Finished his career with the Wildcats with 438 carries for 2,105 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, while catching 58 passes for 407 yards and two TDs. Had 11 100-yard rushing games in his college career. Was named to several All-SEC teams as a senior and was an All-America Honorable Mention. In nine starts as a senior, he rushed 283 times for 1,414 yards and 13 touchdowns – the second highest total in school history behind only Moe Williams (1,600 yards in 1995).
Personal: A three-year high school starter who played running back, defensive back and linebacker. Finished his high school career with 704 carries for 5,829 yards and 68 touchdowns. He totaled 8,114 all-purpose yards. Was the Class AAA Player of the Year in Kentucky as a high school senior and a USA Today Honorable Mention All-America. Has been involved in several community activities and, as a hobby, he collects DVDs and remote control cars.
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