Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and Brian Flores could be heading to New Orleans, after all. The Vikings head coach, quarterback and defensive coordinator were among the 40 finalists named Thursday for eight of the league’s most prestigious awards, which will be presented on Feb. 6 at the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans, site of… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, Brian Flores are NFL award finalists
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NDSU Men’s Golf Receives Top Honors in Summit League Preseason Poll
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State men’s golf team been tabbed with a first-place finish in the 2025 Summit League Preseason Poll, announced by the league office on Wednesday. Junior Rylin Petry was also named to the Golfers to Watch List by the Summit League. Receiving 97 points,… Continue reading NDSU Men’s Golf Receives Top Honors in Summit League Preseason Poll
Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
Breckenridge Cowboys vs. Pelican Rapids Vikings
The Breckenridge Cowboys will face off against the Pelican Rapids Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games. Last Tuesday, Breckenridge was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap as they fell 69-64 to Perham.… Continue reading Breckenridge Cowboys vs. Pelican Rapids Vikings
Can the Minnesota Wild Trust Their Blue Line Depth? – Minnesota Wild
It was a tale of two games for the Minnesota Wild’s defenders. Minnesota was down Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin against the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, Brock Faber returned from his upper-body injury against Nashville. As a result, Minnesota’s defensive pairings were: Under John Hynes, the Wild don’t allow many goals or shots,… Continue reading Can the Minnesota Wild Trust Their Blue Line Depth? – Minnesota Wild
Vikings’ Johnny Mundt: Posts 142 yards in 2024
Mundt finished the 2024 regular season with 19 catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 27 targets. Mundt enjoyed a larger role prior to T.J. Hockenson’s return from a knee injury in Week 9, with 93 of Mundt’s 142 yards coming while Hockenson was sidelined. The 30-year-old Mundt added two catches for 28 yards… Continue reading Vikings’ Johnny Mundt: Posts 142 yards in 2024
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Plan Is In Action
KOC got his well deserved extension and Kwesi’s deal is being discussed now. I expect an extension for Kwesi to be announced soon. His drafting has left a lot to be desired but the team has been successful nonetheless. He deserves his share of credit and an extension keeps the program intact. I am leaning… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Plan Is In Action
Kaprizov, Spurgeon Back For Wild At Perfect Time – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild Any time would be a good time for the Minnesota Wild to get star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon back from their absences due to injury, but as the duo makes their return to the ice for Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, the timing is perfect. While the Wild have recently… Continue reading Kaprizov, Spurgeon Back For Wild At Perfect Time – Wilderness Walk
Vikings RB Aaron Jones named ideal fit for new team in 2025
The running game in Minnesota has been lackluster for the past two seasons. Last year, running backs Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers had their moments, but overall failed to fill the shoes left behind by former running back Dalvin Cook. This season, the running game got a little bit better with the introduction of former… Continue reading Vikings RB Aaron Jones named ideal fit for new team in 2025
Darius Taylor 2024 Minnesota Football Highlights
Take a look back at the top moments from Darius Taylor’s sophomore season at the University of Minnesota. Taylor rushed 205 times for 986 yards and a team-leading 10 touchdowns • caught 54 passes for 350 yards and two touchdowns • completed one pass for a 10-yard touchdown • led team in all-purpose yards with… Continue reading Darius Taylor 2024 Minnesota Football Highlights