Tag: career

Jeff Okudah, the ex-Lions top pick, trying to resurrect his NFL career with Vikings

“In this league, you get guys that are soft-shoed; they press, but not really,” Hockenson said. “He’s going to go up there and jam you. He wants to get his hands on you and play within his bubble, which can be hard for some receivers.” Okudah’s issues have been health and coverage, where he’s been… Continue reading Jeff Okudah, the ex-Lions top pick, trying to resurrect his NFL career with Vikings

Keller Claims 22nd Career Summit League Coach of the Year Award

Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State director of track & field and cross country Stevie Keller was voted the Summit League Women’s Coach of the Year for the 2025 outdoor season, it was announced Monday by the league office.   In May, Keller led the Bison women to… Continue reading Keller Claims 22nd Career Summit League Coach of the Year Award

Popular Ex-Viking Faces Daunting Career Outlook

Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A detailed view of the cleats worn by Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) before the game against the New York Jets at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. Former Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison hasn’t reached an age anywhere near “over the hill.”… Continue reading Popular Ex-Viking Faces Daunting Career Outlook

Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career

Before the Minnesota Vikings selected their current starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, there was Christian Ponder. The Vikings took him with the 12th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to be the future starting quarterback with Brett Favre retiring from the NFL. Former Philadelphia Eagles and… Continue reading Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career

Ryan Chesley Minnesota Golden Gopher Career Highlights

Ryan Chesley totaled 38 points in his Gopher hockey career before signing a professional contract with the Hershey Bears in 2025. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Best of Jackson LaCombe | Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Career Highlights

Jackson LaCombe finished his four year Gopher career tied for 13th in program history for points by a defenseman (99), before signing with the Anaheim Ducks in 2023. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Mike Koster Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Career Highlights

Mike Koster finished his career tied for third in Gophers history in career games played (180) and signed a professional contract with the Iowa Heartlanders in 2025. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Dawson Garcia Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball Career Highlights

Dawson Garcia earned Second, Third and honorable All-Big Ten honors as a Golden Gopher • two-time Preseason All-Big Ten • Academic All-Big Ten honoree • Minnesota’s leading scorer and rebounder all three years as a Gopher • established over 2,000 career points and 1,500 as a Gopher, the first to do so since Daniel Oturu… Continue reading Dawson Garcia Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball Career Highlights