MINNESOTA - In a move sure to foul up many a fantasy football league, former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin has announced that she has signed a 3-year, $4.2-million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

"Now that my work outside the government is finished, I knew I had to look ahead to other challenges that God put in way," said Palin, who came to the press conference wearing a Vikings helmet, shoulder pads and fishing gear with a rifle slung over her shoulder. "I will not just sit here. That's not our way. So now I hope I can help the Vikings win some ball games."

While Palin had some success on the basketball court - albeit in Alaska - many experts are confused as to how the former governor could help an NFL team.

"She's an all-time great politician, but also an all-time headache," said Mike Salvatore of Bleacher Report. "Good luck, Minnesota, she's your problem now."

Still, many of her political friends have backed Palin's new professional football adventure.

"She is so far ahead of the curve it's unbelievable," said William Kristol, editor of the 80k-circulation magazine "The Weekly Standard." "She is a football-playing hot grandma that's a maverick reformer. Obama needs to start worrying now."

Palin stated that she would prove her critics wrong.

"You betcha, Brett Favre, fish swim, hockey mom, Jesus," said Palin, who trailed off and began speaking in tongues.

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for the Minnesota Vikings said he was unaware of any deal with Palin.

"Uh, what?" said the spokesman.

-WKW