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Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema Talks Mankato; 2017 Squad (8/5)

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Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema Talks Mankato; 2017 Squad (8/5)
Viking fan favorite, Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema joins VikeFans to talk about how much he and his teammates enjoyed the fond memories of Mankato at training camp.  He also spends some time talking abo…

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#1 · Aug 6, 7:06 AM
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Bob is the life of the party, and he does not disappoint in this interview during the final Mankato scrimmage. Bob is "Mr Viking" and has always lended us a helping hand. I strongly encourage you to meet Bob if you see him out and about. I promise you, he will be happier to meet you, than you are to meet him. He's like the fun grandpa or Uncle we all wish we had.

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Bob is fun to listen to...  Great guy with some good stories.  Big thanks to him for always taking the time to interact with fans.

You've really done a great job with all the interviews this year, Tom.  Thanks!!!

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#3 · Aug 6, 9:33 AM
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Great interview Tom!

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#4 · Aug 6, 3:38 PM
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Tommy boy, you get the best compliment of all, at the very end of the interview from Bob.  Kudos to you.  

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#5 · Aug 6, 10:22 PM
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Bob is a good guy to everyone, and he makes the job easy.  He has helped us here at VikeFans a lot, and is a constant follower.  Without him, we don't get the elusive Ahmad Rashad

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