It's been just four days since the tragic passing of Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano on Sunday and the team had to open Training Camp in Eagan. Immediately following the announcement of the news, the team, Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman had released public statements to address the event, but today was the first day that the grouping spoke publicly at TCO Performance Center.
An emotional General Manager Rick Spielman fought through tears as he remembered his coach and friend sharing some of those memories and providing a little glimpse into who coach Sparano was behind the scenes.
KFAN and Paul Allen carried the press conference live. You can here the entire interview in the player below...