Vikings host ‘top 30’ at TCO Performance Center before NFL draft

The Vikings, like all teams, are allotted 30 visitors to TCO Performance Center before the draft. That group for each team is known as the “top 30,” but don’t mistake that for their top 30 players on the draft board. It just means they want to get a closer look at them for reasons that… Continue reading Vikings host ‘top 30’ at TCO Performance Center before NFL draft

Minnesota Gymnastics Opens Doors on Gymnastics Performance Center

The University of Minnesota gymnastics program officially opened the doors of the on-campus Gymnastics Performance Center today. The facility, which was built in the Athletes Village footprint, is on the south side of the department’s indoor football field. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings

There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr.  Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings

Report card grades from the Vikings performance against the Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings set the tone in the first half by saying that they were ready for anything after answering a strong opening drive by the Falcons with some impressive plays of their own. Fast forward to the second half, and it was one-way traffic as the Vikings dominated the Falcons for a 42-21 win… Continue reading Report card grades from the Vikings performance against the Falcons

Bo Richter ‘continues to excel’ as Vikings special teams come off roller-coaster performance against Bears

Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels knows he can only hold on to young players who are developing as part of his unit for so long. Rookie linebacker Bo Richter is one Daniels is cherishing while he can. “He continues to excel in his role,” Daniels said Tuesday at TCO Performance Center. “Surely enough, this… Continue reading Bo Richter ‘continues to excel’ as Vikings special teams come off roller-coaster performance against Bears

Sam Darnold’s Stellar Performance and Broadcast Bias

In this episode of ‘The Real Forno Show,’ Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ recent performance, particularly focusing on quarterback Sam Darnold’s remarkable showing against the Chicago Bears. The hosts explore the controversial topic of MVP candidacy, questioning why Darnold’s impressive performance isn’t receiving the same recognition as other quarterbacks… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Stellar Performance and Broadcast Bias