The NFL inadvertently gave us a gift with the Buffalo Bills visiting the Detroit Lions in Week 15. This game won’t lack oomph just because both teams are playoff-bound already. The Lions don’t want to loosen their grip on the NFC’s top seed, much less the NFC North lead. And last week’s shootout loss in… Continue reading NFL Week 15 roundtable: Bills-Lions, Sam Darnold’s Vikings future, Eagles drama
Month: December 2024
Highlights: #1 Gopher Men’s Hockey Ties #3 Michigan State
The No. 1 Minnesota men’s hockey team got two goals from freshman Brodie Ziemer and skated to a 3-3 tie with No. 3/2 Michigan State inside 3M Arena at Mariucci Friday night.
Vikings rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern — aka Nudie — finally makes his NFL debut
As the Vikings put the finishing touches on a 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern unceremoniously made his NFL debut. Even if came toward the end of a blowout, McGlothern will never forget the feeling of running onto the field for the first time. “It was everything I had… Continue reading Vikings rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern — aka Nudie — finally makes his NFL debut
Sam Darnold ranked as NFL’s best free-agent signing of 2024
After letting Kirk Cousins leave for Atlanta this spring, the Vikings’ decision to sign Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million deal was met with ridicule from many casual NFL fans. At the time, I wrote that it actually made a lot of sense. But I had no idea it was going to work out… Continue reading Sam Darnold ranked as NFL’s best free-agent signing of 2024
Bears’ Caleb Williams Sends Message on Viking’s Jordan Addison
Getty Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks on before facing the New England Patriots. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison spent one season as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ teammate in college at USC. In Week 15, for the second time in their pro careers, the two youngsters will be opponents as the… Continue reading Bears’ Caleb Williams Sends Message on Viking’s Jordan Addison
Who will win and why?
The Vikings will try to sweep the Bears for the third time in four years on Monday night. They’ll don their all-white jerseys and helmets for their only home night game of the year, as they try to get to 12-2 before a tough three-game stretch to close out the regular season. Thomas Brown, who… Continue reading Who will win and why?
Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson shares what makes Sam Darnold great
When Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal to quarterback the Vikings this past offseason, not many people thought the former top-five pick would have an MVP-caliber year. Darnold has helped guide the Vikings to an 11-2 record and battling for the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Tight end T.J. Hockenson appeared on the Gojo… Continue reading Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson shares what makes Sam Darnold great
Vikings Predicted to Replace Aaron Jones With 30-TD Superstar
Getty Vikings running back Aaron Jones The Minnesota Vikings have been on the lookout for a running back of the future but happened to luck out by landing Aaron Jones in March. Last February, The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reported that the Vikings “adored” Jahmyr Gibbs, who they gave “serious consideration” in the 2023 draft. After ranking… Continue reading Vikings Predicted to Replace Aaron Jones With 30-TD Superstar
Minnesota Gophers QB Gets All-Star Bowl Upgrade
Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It has been the year of Max Brosmer, in Dinkytown. When he transferred to P.J. Fleck’s program there was some local hype surrounding the kid from FCS New Hampshire, who the Minnesota Gophers snatched up around this time exactly one year ago. Not… Continue reading Minnesota Gophers QB Gets All-Star Bowl Upgrade
UND Men's Basketball | Highlights at UTSA | 12.13.24
Watch the game highlights as North Dakota falls, 80-76, at UTSA on Friday night #UNDproud | #LGH