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irish in the pros round), started eight games and caught 26 passes for 249 yards in 2011, and he was named Minnesota's Rookie of the Year in the process. The Vikings finished that season 3-13. This year, he started all 16 regular-season games, collecting 53 receptions for 493 yards (9.3 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns. Minnesota finished the regular season with a 10-6 record before falling to Green Bay in the NFC wild-card round (Rudolph started and hauled in three catches for 42 yards in the playoff loss). Though it was Rudolph's first Pro Bowl, he said there was a noticeable desire by the players in attendance to make it an exciting contest. "Guys went out and competed to win the game," Rudolph said. "I think there was a big point of emphasis to make sure we did that and to make sure that the game sticks around. That's really important to players that the Pro Bowl continues." On the NFC's third play from scrimmage, New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees hit Rudolph for a 23-yard completion, eventually leading to a game-tying touchdown. Brees again connected with Rudolph at the end of the first quarter for a 24-yard strike. In the second quarter, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning found Rudolph for a 52-yard completion down the right sideline that set up a short touchdown run by Seattle's Marshawn Lynch that gave the NFC a 24-14 advantage. Authentic Notre Dame Helmets by Authentic "Speed" Full-Size Display Helmets $799 Authentic "Speed" Full-Size Display Helmet Special Shiny Gold Finish Item #6640-SPECIAL Riddell's ND "Speed" helmet features a large-size shell, special-order facemask worn by most of the star players who choose to wear the Speed, internal Item #6640-Gold Item #6640-Shamrock padding reflective of the "Speed Classic" design, and 4-pt. chinstrap. Official ND gold color. "Irish" bumper on front and back. Approx. 10" tall. Acrylic base attached for display purpose. $299 Back View Front View Item #6640-Gold and Item #6640-Shamrock Deluxe Replica Display Helmet A full-size helmet at a fraction of the cost — perfect for autograph collectors! This medium-size shell comes in official ND gold with "Irish" bumper on front and back, uses the same steel, polyvinyl-coated Z2B facemask as an authentic helmet. Interior padding is decorative, not functional. 2-pt. chinstrap. Approx. 9.5" tall. Acrylic base attached for display purpose. $109 Item #6641 - Available in Two Styles Item #6641-Gold Item #6641-Shamrock Helmets are made-to-order and dropshipped direct from the manufacturer. • Please allow up to 48 hours to process your order. Shipping & Handling = $10.00 each • Please add sales tax if you reside in MI (6%), IN (7%) or NC (7%). BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED • P.O. BOx 2331 • DURhAm, NC 27702 • 1-800-421-7751 VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE www.bluegoldonline.com