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Michael Bennett #29 | Running Back | San Diego Chargers
Height: 5-9    Weight: 211    Born: Aug 13, 1978, Milwaukee, WI

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December 24, 2004
Michael Bennett had 159 yards of total offense on Friday as he moved back into the role of lead back for the Vikings. Bennett rushed for 92 yards on 17 carries and added 67 yards and a touchdown on three receptions.
December 21, 2004
It looks like Michael Bennett will move back into a starting role on Friday after racking up 102 total yards on Sunday, according to the Star-Tribune. "I just think Mike is hungry," coach Mike Tice said. "There is something to be said for being hungry."
December 9, 2004
In attempt to get Michael Bennett more involved in the offense, the Vikings are considering using him every third series in a rotation with starter Onterrio Smith, according to the Star-Tribune.
November 30, 2004
Vikings coach Mike Tice announced that Onterrio Smith will continue to get the majority of carries on offense for the rest of the season, according to the Star-Tribune. Michael Bennett had just one touch (and no carries) last week while Smith finished with 23.
November 16, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that the only reason Michael Bennett started over Onterrio Smith on Sunday was because he fit better with the team's first scripted play. Up until Smith suffered a shoulder stinger in practice, the Vikings were hoping he would emerge as their every-down back with Bennett serving as a change of pace.
November 13, 2004
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Michael Bennett will start at tailback for the Vikings on Sunday. Bennett and Onterrio Smith are expected to share the load. Head coach Mike Tice indicated that Smith's shoulder injury was a factor in the decision.
November 9, 2004
Both Onterrio Smith and Michael Bennett started on Monday, but Smith saw most of the action. Bennett carried just five times for 18 yards, adding two catches for 15. Smith carried 13 times for 80 yards and a TD, also adding two catches for 15.
November 5, 2004
With Mewelde Moore possibly being rested this week, it's starting to look like either Onterrio Smith or Michael Bennett will start the Vikings' game on Monday, according to the Star-Tribune. Mike Tice suggested that it doesn't really matter who starts, though, because "they'll both get a chance to touch the ball a lot."
October 26, 2004
Since Mewelde Moore will remain the starting running back for the Vikings indefinitely, Michael Bennett will have to find work running as a kick returner, according to the Star-Tribune.
October 24, 2004
Michael Bennett had only one carry for no gain on Sunday in his return from knee problems. More importantly, Bennett watched rookie Mewelde Moore have his best game yet. With Moore playing so well and Onterrio Smith set to return from his suspension in Week 9, there's no guarantee that Bennett will return to a prominent role with the Vikings at all this season.
October 21, 2004
Michael Bennett returned to practice yesterday, according to the Star-Tribune. He hopes to practice again tomorrow and return from his knee injury this weekend. Vikings coaches think he likely will get 5-7 carries in the game.
October 18, 2004
With the sudden emergence of Mewelde Moore, the Vikings have the luxury of giving Michael Bennett more time to recover from his knee injury, according to the AP. There's a chance he won't play in Week 7. "If Mike can't go forward, he's not going to suit up," Vikings coach Mike Tice said.
October 4, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that Michael Bennett had a setback in his return from a sprained knee last week and will undergo arthroscopic surgery today. An MRI confirmed that Bennett has torn cartilage in his right knee. He will be out until at least Week 7.
October 1, 2004
Michael Bennett got through his first full practice yesterday and remains on target to return from his sprained knee for Week 5, according to the Pioneer Press.
September 24, 2004
Michael Bennett has been ruled out for Sunday's game, but an examination of his knee showed that he should be fine to return in Week 5, after the Vikings come off the bye. Head coach Mike Tice said "I think it's smart to give him two more weeks to get his legs underneath him."
September 23, 2004
Although Michael Bennett practiced yesterday for the first time since spraining his knee, the Vikings don't plan to use him on Sunday, according to the Star-Tribune.
September 14, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that Michael Bennett has begun a running program. While it's possible that Bennett will return in Week 3, it's more likely that the Vikings will take advantage of their Week 4 bye and hold him out until Week 5.
September 14, 2004
The Vikings have ruled Michael Bennett out of their Week 2 game against the Eagles because of his sprained knee. With Moe Williams possibly sitting as well, Onterrio Smith will again handle the load.
August 31, 2004
A sprained knee will certainly keep Michael Bennett out of the season opener, but he's aiming to be ready for the second game, according to the Star-Tribune.
August 29, 2004
The MRI on Michael Bennett revealed a second-degree sprain of the MCL in Bennett's right knee. The Star-Tribune reports that Bennett could miss the first two games of the regular season. It seems a given that he will miss at least one game.
August 28, 2004
Michael Bennett is questionable for the season opener for the Vikings after an MRI revealed more damage than expected in his injured right knee. Bennett could miss up to three weeks of action.
August 28, 2004
Michael Bennett left last night's game in the third quarter with a knee sprain, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The injury isn't believed to be serious and Bennett will undergo a precautionary MRI.
August 8, 2004
Michael Bennett missed practice yesterday due to a neck injury sustained in a fight that broke out during Friday's scrimmage against the Chiefs, according to the Star-Tribune. Chiefs safety Greg Wesley grabbed Bennett's facemask and turned the running back's head 180 degrees. Bennett should be back in practice Monday.
July 27, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that the Vikings have put Michael Bennett off limits to teams interested in acquiring the running back. Presumably, the comment is in reference to the Ricky Williams-less Dolphins.
May 10, 2004
Michael Bennett has recovered from the two surgeries on his foot that cost him much of last season, according to the Star-Tribune. "The foot's good," he said. "Definitely 100 percent."