No. 21 Minnesota defeated No. 16 Penn State on Saturday in its Big Ten opener at Maturi Pavilion, 196.325-195.700. The Gophers have now won eight straight meets against the Nittany Lions. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
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Highlights: #3 Minnesota Women's Hockey Sweeps Minnesota State
The third-ranked Golden Gopher women’s hockey team completed their second sweep of Minnesota State this season after a 5-2 victory on the road. Minnesota now sits at a 19-5-1 (13-4-1 WCHA) record. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
Faber and Buium Could Be Pillars For the Next Decade – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have consistently made the playoffs in the last decade. Having a competitive hockey team to cheer for well into the beginning of spring each year has made for fun winters. It’s not easy icing a team that can compete each season. The nature of the NHL world typically doesn’t allow for such… Continue reading Faber and Buium Could Be Pillars For the Next Decade – Minnesota Wild
Rams bailed out vs. Vikings after apparent strip-sack of Matthew Stafford ruled an incomplete pass
For a moment Monday night, the Vikings thought they tied their wild-card game against the Rams with a strip-sack of Matthew Stafford that resulted in a touchdown. But replay review determined that Stafford actually threw the ball legally at the last second as he was being dragged to the ground. Stafford somehow avoided an intentional… Continue reading Rams bailed out vs. Vikings after apparent strip-sack of Matthew Stafford ruled an incomplete pass
Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
GLENDALE, Ariz. — In a playoff game that was moved from SoFi Stadium because of the wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night to advance to the divisional round. It was an impressive performance for a young defense that has taken a giant step forward since… Continue reading Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
Matthew Stafford Explains Unusual Shovel Pass That Prevented Sack vs. Vikings
During the first half of Monday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford left football fans baffled by attempting a shovel pass while in the process of being sacked. To avoid taking a big loss of yards, Stafford lightly tossed the ball a few yards in front of him resulting in… Continue reading Matthew Stafford Explains Unusual Shovel Pass That Prevented Sack vs. Vikings
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
In between those bookends is an issue that can’t be ignored any longer. It’s the team’s No. 1 issue. An issue so big that the Vikings were prioritizing it ahead of re-signing Darnold even three weeks ago when the general public was thinking Darnold would either be given a giant long-term contract or the franchise… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
A mere 4,650 miles distant from Toronto, in Honolulu, my oldest son, Jim — a retired lieutenant colonel from the USMC — waited until game’s end to make his concession. I recall viewing the Vikings’ second Super Bowl loss (a 24-7 mismatch vs. Miami on Jan. 13, 1974) and Jim suffering greatly in comparison to… Continue reading Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
Minnesota Vikings’ QB Crew Spotted Unwinding At Popular Northeast Bar
It’s got to be a little odd to see someone that you’ve watched working away from work and out of their uniform. The same goes for NFL players, as it’s strange for me to see those we watch weekly on national TV not wearing team gear or pads and a helmet. Recently a ‘dive’ bar down… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings’ QB Crew Spotted Unwinding At Popular Northeast Bar
Vikings assitant coach finalist for Seahawks OC vacancy
The Minnesota Vikings have quickly become a farm system that even the Baltimore Orioles would be envious of in terms of NFL coach and front office candidates. The team has seen Josh McCown and Brian Flores receive interest for head coaching interviews, but now another assistant Grant Udinski, assistant offensive coordinator and quarterbacks, has emerged… Continue reading Vikings assitant coach finalist for Seahawks OC vacancy