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Vikings Have a Sneaky Award Candidate

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been present at the NFL’s recent award show. Following last season, Kevin O’Connell was named Coach of the Year. The only other Vikings coach to win the trophy was Hall of Famer Bud Grant. Finalist Sam Darnold, meanwhile, couldn’t win his Comeback Player of the Year award.… Continue reading Vikings Have a Sneaky Award Candidate

Moni Named Finalist for Riley Wallace Award

Story Links North Dakota State senior Jacksen Moni has been named a finalist for the Riley Wallace Award, which is presented annually by CollegeInsider.com to the top transfer in Division I men’s basketball.   Moni ranks seventh nationally in scoring this season. He was voted to the All-Summit League first… Continue reading Moni Named Finalist for Riley Wallace Award

Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, Brian Flores are NFL award finalists

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

Vikings give tight end T.J. Hockenson their Ed Block Courage Award

Vikings players voted tight end T.J. Hockenson this year’s Ed Block Courage Award recipient. The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation honors players “who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” An annual offseason event to celebrate the league winners is typically held in Baltimore. “Having my teammates and everybody here vote for me… Continue reading Vikings give tight end T.J. Hockenson their Ed Block Courage Award

T.J. Hockenson receives Ed Block Courage Award for recovery following knee surgery

The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced tight end T.J. Hockenson will receive the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award — an honor given to a player from each team who “exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” Hockenson — coming off a knee surgery that cut his 2023 season short — made his… Continue reading T.J. Hockenson receives Ed Block Courage Award for recovery following knee surgery

T.J. Hockenson Selected as Vikings 2024 Ed Block Courage Award

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the selection of T.J. Hockenson as the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. Hockenson was recognized for overcoming a torn ACL he suffered on Dec. 24, 2023, and returning to action in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2024. His season debut… Continue reading T.J. Hockenson Selected as Vikings 2024 Ed Block Courage Award

Parker Romo’s Next Team, Vikings-Falcons Prediction, Award Winners

Minnesota Vikings place kicker John Parker Romo (96) reacts to his good field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the December 5th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.… Continue reading Parker Romo’s Next Team, Vikings-Falcons Prediction, Award Winners

Two Vikings nominated for Player of the Week award

After the Vikings’ thrilling overtime win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, two Minnesota players have been nominated for the FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week for fans to vote on. Quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jordan Addison are up for the vote in their respective categories. Contending with the two Vikings… Continue reading Two Vikings nominated for Player of the Week award

NDSU Athletics Establishes Graduating Champions Award for Academic Success

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State University athletic department will begin distributing educational-related financial awards to student-athletes in the 2024-25 academic year, NDSU director of athletics Matt Larsen announced Thursday, April 18.   Awards from the NDSU Graduating Champions Fund are made possible by a 2021 U.S. Supreme Court… Continue reading NDSU Athletics Establishes Graduating Champions Award for Academic Success