Brian Burke, the former NHL executive turned hockey luminary, has a theory about officiating in hockey. The first call of a game is the most important one because it sets the standard for the rest of the night. It lets players and coaches know where the line is and gives them an idea of what… Continue reading Jared Spurgeon Got Mad Against the Kings. Then He Got Even. – Minnesota Wild
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NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important
The Minnesota Vikings are chasing the No. 1 seed in the NFC and Sunday’s game with the Detroit Lions will determine who has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But if you thought Sunday’s game was important, it becomes even more important according to a recent NFL player poll conducted by ESPN. The poll included 111… Continue reading NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important
Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
As long as veteran running back Aaron Jones is on the roster, the question will come up whenever the Vikings play the Green Bay Packers. Is he looking forward to playing his former team? “I’m not going to give them any bulletin board material,” Jones said with a smile on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance… Continue reading Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season
The rub lies in what the Vikings define as “clean” versus PFF. Outside evaluators dissect results, whereas coaches and players focus on the process. O’Neill might not have allowed a defender to obviously get in Darnold’s way, but he can think of plays in which he messed up and didn’t face consequences. “What I’m talking… Continue reading Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season