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Rookie vies for top spot with Bennett sidelined

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Friday, July 11, 2003

The nickname that Minnesota Vikings rookie tailback Onterrio Smith pinned on himself during a springtime mini-camp was "SOD." Short for "Steal of the Draft," according to the hardly-bashful fourth-round draft choice, and a description he felt was most befitting. In the wake of the foot problems that might well sideline incumbent starter Michael Bennett for the entire 2003 season, Minnesota officials are privately counting on Smith to be right-on with his self-styled handle. In fact, they are co ...

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