The angelic image of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is slowly becoming undone. Now Peterson was never a perfect human being (none of us are) but he was the face of the Vikings franchise and could seem to do no wrong as numerous other athletes faced scandal. Despite having six children with six different women in at least three different states (one of which he’s accused of severely beating), Peterson’s sexual proclivities were overlooked unlike others in the league. Well now more details of an old story are coming out that paint him in an even darker light.
NFL: Adrian Peterson Sends Inspirational Texts To His Teammates Before Yesterday’s Game
Peterson, who is currently suspended due to allegations pending from a child abuse incident, requested for Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer to read a motivational message he had for his teammates. Hit the jump for details.
NFL: Adrian Peterson Was Investigated For Sexual Assault And Cleared Of Any Wrongdoing
As if he doesn’t already have enough going on with law enforcement, Adrian Peterson was recently investigated for sexual assault but was cleared of any wrongdoing. The complaint stemmed from an alleged incident back in 2011 in Minnesota where a woman claimed AP assaulted her, but Peterson said nothing happened that the woman did not want. After an investigation it appears Peterson was the one telling the truth.
(Video) NFL: Check Out This 2012 Interview With Adrian Peterson About Parenting
With the child abuse allegations looming over his career, it’s interesting to see the comments the embattled former Vikings star made a couple of years ago regarding how his parents disciplined him. He claims that he hated it, but maintained that it worked for him. Hit the jump for details.
NFL: Adrian Peterson’s Mom Breaks Silence & Speaks Out on Child Abuse Allegations
The mother of Adrian Peterson came to his defense yesterday in her first public comments since AP’s indictment for child abuse. Check out what she thinks about the situation…
NFL: Reggie Bush Backtracks On His Comments About Disciplining His Daughter
Earlier today, Bush came under fire for comments that he made in support of Adrian Peterson, and now it seems as if he is singing a different tune. Hit the jump for details.
