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Breaking down the Chicago Bears’ pass protection against the Vikings

The two sacks the Chicago Bears allowed to the Minnesota Vikings may be a couple of the easiest I’ve ever had to break down. So, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Sack 57 – 1st Quarter 7:42- Jonathan GreenardRookie left tackle Kiran Amegadjie was beaten around the edge by Jonathan Grennard with a speed rush.… Continue reading Breaking down the Chicago Bears’ pass protection against the Vikings

NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions

Getty Images Welcome to the Week 15 grades! The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and there are several big games on the Week 15 schedule that will have huge playoff implications. One of those games took place in Houston, where the Miami Dolphins wilted under the pressure of playing in a must-win game… Continue reading NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions

Bears mocked Vikings’ Skol chant while down 10 and lost in a blowout

Things never seems to end well for opponents who mock the Vikings’ Skol chant, but Monday night was a pretty egregious example of a questionable time to pull out that celebration. After an interception in the second quarter against Minnesota, Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson clapped his hands above his head in front of the… Continue reading Bears mocked Vikings’ Skol chant while down 10 and lost in a blowout

Highlights: Gopher Women's Basketball Takes Down Jackson State

The Minnesota women’s basketball team (11-1, 0-1 Big Ten) held Jackson State (1-8, 0-0 SWAC) to just 18.8 percent from deep in a 3-for-16 shooting performance on the way to an 81-43 victory against the Tigers at home Wednesday night at Williams Arena. The Golden Gophers had two players score in double figures, led by… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Women's Basketball Takes Down Jackson State

Justin Jefferson shut down? No problem for the Vikings.

Addison’s eight catches Sunday produced a red-zone touchdown and five first downs, three of them on third down and one of those in the red zone. Coverage schemes designed to focus on Jefferson had a direct impact on six of those catches, including the 45- and 69-yarders, a 7-yard catch on third-and-5 at the Chicago… Continue reading Justin Jefferson shut down? No problem for the Vikings.

Highlights: #3 Gopher Women's Hockey Takes Down #10 St. Cloud State

The No. 3 ranked Golden Gopher women’s hockey squad claimed its seventh consecutive victory after topping No. 9/10 St. Cloud State 5-2 at home on Friday. Minnesota moved to a 11-3-1 (7-3-1 WCHA) record on the season. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

NDSU Men’s Golf Mid Pack After First Day of Throw Down Up Top

Story Links HOMER, Neb. – The North Dakota State men’s golf team opened up the Throw Down, Up Top event hosted by South Dakota on Monday at the Landmand Golf Club. The Bison shot +6 in the first round to sit 6th overall.   Rylin Petry led the way for… Continue reading NDSU Men’s Golf Mid Pack After First Day of Throw Down Up Top

Highlights: Gopher Men's Basketball Takes Down Cleveland State

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team had 4 players in double figures as the Gophers defeated Cleveland State 58-47. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

NDSU Men’s Golf Climbs to Second at Throw Down Up Top

Story Links HOMER, Neb. – North Dakota State men’s golf team climbed two places to finish second at the Throw Down, Up Top hosted by South Dakota at Landmand Golf Club. The Bison had four players finish the tournament in the top-25.   Rylin Petry led the pack of Bison… Continue reading NDSU Men’s Golf Climbs to Second at Throw Down Up Top