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Vikings: The story of Jarius Wright & Greg Childs in small-town Arkansas

Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press spent a week with Vikings rookie wide receivers Jarius Wright and Greg Childs. The two grew up together, played football together and now their in the NFL together. It's an amazing story worth a read.
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Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press spent a week with Vikings rookie wide receivers Jarius Wright and Greg Childs. The two grew up together, played football together and now their in the NFL together. It's an amazing story worth a read.

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