On Tuesday, first graders sent Walsh letters of encouragement.
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Judie Offerdahl, one of the teachers, said her class was full of Vikings shirts for “Football Friday” last week.
“Don’t give up, you’re still No. 1”, another said. “When you’re growing up, you need to be able to understand why someone is feeling mad or sad and how you can help to change that person’s attitude. Love, Cody”, a student said. P.P.P.S. I am really a big fan of you.
He made time to answer the kids’ questions.
Walsh was quizzed by the kids about subjects ranging from his age (25) to whether he has a guinea pig (no, but his family has a pet poodle named Murphy) to what he thought about receiving the letters and drawings.
He also signed footballs and playing cards for his new friends, giving everyone a lesson in second chances. He missed it. Are you kidding me? “They just know that I’m a Vikings player”, Walsh said.
“All of it is heartwarming to me”, Walsh said.
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EA’s IG post shows a Madden NFL 16-simulated Walsh kicking the field goal with three lines of trajectory way off to the left – just like his actual 27-yard attempt sailed this past Sunday, a day that Vikings’ fans will never forget.
