A.P. Tear-ing It Up!

Adrian Peterson has been tearing it up in his rookie season, but unfortunately, he did so his right knee this past weekend. The prolific running back injured the lateral collateral ligament (whatever that means) in his right knee, but Vikings coach Brad Childress says Peterson won’t need surgery. The rookie sensation, who just a week earlier set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego, got some good news Monday. The injury is not considered serious enough to require surgery or jeopardize Peterson’s season. “I was very relieved. It could’ve been a lot worse,” Peterson said. “I just thank God. I’ll be back soon.” Team doctors said the tear is considered a “two-plus” on a 3 point scale, however, it’s not as serious as an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Personally, I don’t care if he plays another game this year, he already has my vote as rookie of the year!