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Ponder: 'I'm a perfectionist'

Christian Ponder brought a big smile and a "What's up guys?" to his first press conference at Winter Park after being named the Vikings starting quarterback. Ponder's smile quickly became serious as the rookie let everyone know that if things don't go his way, he'll make sure they will.
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Christian Ponder brought a big smile and a "What's up guys?" to his first press conference at Winter Park after being named the Vikings starting quarterback. Ponder's smile quickly became serious as the rookie let everyone know that if things don't go his way, he'll make sure they will.

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