Jan 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Skol Nation has been on coach watch for the entire offseason. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores has been on the radar of numerous teams, but all three he interviewed for the head… Continue reading Ex-Vikings Coach Gets Seahawks Job Over Current Vikings Coach
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Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer ‘likely’ retiring from NFL
Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is likely to retire from coaching in the NFL, according to veteran reporter Ed Werder. Zimmer spent last season as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator under Mike McCarthy but is not returning to Dallas on new head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s staff. Mike Zimmer tells me that he will not be… Continue reading Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer ‘likely’ retiring from NFL
Former Green Bay Packers Rival Head Coach To Retire From The NFL
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy probably did not get the ending with the Dallas Cowboys that he deserved. Sure, his team went 7-10 and missed the NFL Playoffs, but he did have three consecutive 12-5 seasons prior to 2024 and his lackluster roster constructed by team owner Jerry Jones was riddled with… Continue reading Former Green Bay Packers Rival Head Coach To Retire From The NFL
Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach – an innovative play caller, an excellent communicator and a strong leader who motivates and connects with… Continue reading Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been on coach watch for weeks as defensive coordinator Brian Flores has drawn some interest from the Jaguars, Bears, and Jets for their vacant head coach spots. However, all three have hired different candidates. While there could be some late traction with the Saints or Raiders, so… Continue reading Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
Coach Johnson Joins B1G Today
Gopher Men’s Basketball head coach Ben Johnson joined B1G Today to recap a pair of wins and preview Saturday’s matchup against Oregon. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
Minnesota Gophers Hire New Coach on Defense
Credit: Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Minnesota Gophers football season is over, meaning PJ Fleck and his coaching staff are out on the recruiting trail, trying to add talent for future Golden Gophers squads. Every day, this time of year, college football coaches are crisscrossing the country trying to convince high… Continue reading Minnesota Gophers Hire New Coach on Defense
Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions’ offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota’s coaches about a job on his staff. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have requested an interview with Vikings defensive backs coach/passing… Continue reading Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator. Through his first three seasons with the Vikings, O’Connell has a 34-17… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.