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‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace

The Vikings defense still ranks fourth in the NFL allowing just 3.9 yards per run, but they’re trending in the wrong direction. Linebacker Blake Cashman said he did not see quarterback Sam Darnold’s 52-yard touchdown pass Sunday to receiver Justin Jefferson, because of how Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier were gashing them.… Continue reading ‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace

Frost Tabbed Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week

Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Freshman guard Marisa Frost has been named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week for the first time in her career, the league office announced on Monday afternoon. Frost helped the Bison (6-3) extend their win streak to three games after… Continue reading Frost Tabbed Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week

What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test

Did the Chiefs just doink their way to a division title? Sort of. Did they strengthen their lead in the race for the AFC’s top seed? Absolutely. No matter how Matthew Wright’s 31-yard field goal found its way through the goal posts late Sunday night at Arrowhead, the Chiefs’ ridiculous stretch of success in one-score… Continue reading What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test

NDSU Women’s Basketball Set for First-Ever Matchup With Tulane

Story Links THIS WEEK          The North Dakota State (6-3) women’s basketball team has won its last three games and closes out its road trip at Tulane (3-4) on Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m., at Devlin Fieldhouse.   GAME COVERAGE Watch: The contest will be available on ESPN+ for… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Set for First-Ever Matchup With Tulane

The Vikings Quietly Re-Signed an Old Friend

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports. Over the weekend, it was one man out, and another in for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings Quietly Re-Signed an Old Friend Practice squad offensive guard Henry Byd hit injured reserve, on tap to miss at least the next four games and perhaps longer. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Coy Cronk (64)… Continue reading The Vikings Quietly Re-Signed an Old Friend

Vikings to debut all-new ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms in Week 15 vs. Bears

Minnesota Vikings MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings announced themselves as NFC contenders with a 42-21 throttling of Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, their sixth straight win. Now, they’re set to debut all-new “Winter Warrior” uniforms for their Week 15 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The Vikings have hosted “whiteout” games for years,… Continue reading Vikings to debut all-new ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms in Week 15 vs. Bears

Grant Olson Selected to AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute

Tim Sanger Football 12/9/2024 11:00:00 AM Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University defensive coordinator Grant Olson was selected to the 2025 class of the American Football Coaches Association’s 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, which was announced… Continue reading Grant Olson Selected to AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute

NFL power rankings Week 15: Experts finally concede on Vikings as legit SB contenders

NFL experts have spent the past month trying to talk themselves into the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) as an actual Super Bowl contender.  After six consecutive wins, the most recent featuring a Sam Darnold breakout performance, the Vikings have taken any argument to the contrary completely off the table. Minnesota is for real, and Sunday’s 42-21… Continue reading NFL power rankings Week 15: Experts finally concede on Vikings as legit SB contenders