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Kevin O’Connell is the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year

Along with Jared Allen finally getting enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Minnesota Vikings got another bit of good news at Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony, although this one was a little more expected. Kevin O’Connell was named the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year at tonight’s ceremony, making him the first… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell is the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year

Coach Gordon of Gopher Hockey Gets Surprise Birthday Visit

On his 40th birthday, Coach Gordon got a special visit from an old friend – his first grade teacher (who still teaches today!) Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Jaguars hire Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as new offensive coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Grant Udinski to become the team’s next offensive coordinator, the team announced Wednesday night. This will be the first coordinator position for Udinski, who has rapidly ascended through the coaching ranks with five years of coaching in the NFL under his belt. He has worked in the… Continue reading Jaguars hire Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as new offensive coordinator

Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as OLB coach

The New England Patriots are set to hire Mike Smith as their new outside linebackers coach, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Wednesday. Smith has had a lengthy coaching career that goes all the way back to his work as a linebackers coach in 2009 at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. He most recently… Continue reading Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as OLB coach

Bears Hire Former Vikings Coach

Jul 30, 2010; Mankato, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs a drill with running backs coach Eric Bieniemy at training camp at Blakeslee Field at the Minnesota State University. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears have been quite the tumultuous organization in the last few years. They can’t… Continue reading Bears Hire Former Vikings Coach

Polarizing former Vikings coach reportedly joining Minnesota rival in NFC North

At one time, Eric Bieniemy was one of the most sought-after coaches in the NFL. His success with teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs had many teams interested in adding him to their staff. The rise and fall of Bieniemy in the NFL is an intriguing story. However, his story isn’t done… Continue reading Polarizing former Vikings coach reportedly joining Minnesota rival in NFC North

Former Vikings Coach Interviews with Seahawks

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Seahawks said goodbye to offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb this offseason, hoping to improve the offense in Year No. 2 under head coach Mike MacDonald next season. Seattle hired a different former Vikings skipper, Klint Kubiak, last weekend. Former Vikings Coach Interviews with Seahawks Current Vikings assistant quarterback coach Grant… Continue reading Former Vikings Coach Interviews with Seahawks

Vikings Kevin O’Connell named Sporting News Coach of the Year by his peers

Kevin O’Connell of the Vikings is The Sporting News’ 2024 Coach of the Year, and quarterback Sam Darnold is the publication’s Comeback Player of the Year. Both awards are peer-selected. More than 800 players voted this year. O’Connell led the Vikings to a 14-4 finish that included a nine-game win streak in his third season… Continue reading Vikings Kevin O’Connell named Sporting News Coach of the Year by his peers