Former NFL safety and current CBS game analyst Adam Archuleta said something on Sunday’s broadcast from Tennessee that’s becoming more of a common take as the Vikings continue to shock the NFL with a quarterback few if anyone other than coach Kevin O’Connell believed in. “You can tell that Sam Darnold has been coached in… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell coaxing more from Sam Darnold than anyone
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8-2! Surprised? You might be, but Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t.
Limited in practice were quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) and defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (toe). Darnold said the foot “felt really good” Wednesday. Meanwhile, tight end Nick Muse, who has been on injured reserve since Week 3, returned to practice after his 21-day window to return opened. Four Bears did not practice Wednesday: offensive linemen Kiran… Continue reading 8-2! Surprised? You might be, but Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t.
Are the Vikings going to help get another coach fired Sunday?
Speculating about someone losing their livelihood has always struck me as a little crass. But the conversation gets easier when you realize that big-time head coaches command seven-figure salaries and are often let go in the middle of contracts that continue to pay them long after the losing is done. It would take somewhat of… Continue reading Are the Vikings going to help get another coach fired Sunday?
Keller Named Summit League Coach of the Year
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State director of track & field and cross country Stevie Keller has been named the Summit League Coach of the Year for the 2024 outdoor track & field season, the league announced Thursday. This award marks Keller’s 20th Summit League Coach of… Continue reading Keller Named Summit League Coach of the Year
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell is a legitimate contender for coach of the year
Once again, the NFL, if not the entire sports world, revolves around our little slice of flyover country. The current front-runners for NFL coach of the year should be a Viking, a would-be Viking and a former Viking. O’Connell’s career regular-season record, following a check-the-box 23-13 victory at Tennessee on Sunday, is 28-16 for a… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell is a legitimate contender for coach of the year
Press Conference: Coach Fleck Previews Penn State
Gophers-Nittany Lions Meet on Saturday, November 23 at 2:30M on CBS. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
Brian Flores wants to be a head coach again after Dolphins tumult
Brian Flores wants back on the head coaching carousel. The current Vikings defense coordinator said on “The Adam Schefter Podcast” this week that he’s looking to once again be the leader on an NFL team’s sideline. “Look, there’s only 32 of these jobs, so I would certainly want to be a head coach in this… Continue reading Brian Flores wants to be a head coach again after Dolphins tumult
Press Conference: Coach Johnson Previews North Texas
The Gopher Men’s Basketball team hosts North Texas on Wednesday night at Williams Arena. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
Press Conference: Coach Johnson Previews Season Opener
The Gopher Men’s Basketball team opens the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night against Oral Roberts. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
Press Conference: Coach Fleck Previews Rutgers
Gophers-Scarlet Knights Meet on Saturday, November 9 at 11AM on NBC. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.