We’re finally here! Competitive Vikings football. With the first preseason game in the books, that means it’s time for some overreactions and panic (or not?!?). My love of the NFL dates to the mid-1980s. Over the past 40 years, I’ve even picked up some things. Shocking. Two thoughts come to mind. First, championships aren’t won… Continue reading New and Improved Preseason Takes!
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Tirkkonen Takes 5th at Finnish Championships; U23 Meet Upcoming on Aug. 16-17
Story Links U23 Finnish Championships North Dakota State University women’s track & field athlete Riika Tirkkonen placed fifth in the 400m dash at the Finnish Championships this weekend. Tirkkonen clocked 56.50 in the 400m dash final to take fifth place. The… Continue reading Tirkkonen Takes 5th at Finnish Championships; U23 Meet Upcoming on Aug. 16-17
Defense Stacks INTs, Christian Darrisaw Takes Reps
EAGAN, Minn. — Wednesday was a good day to be a Vikings defensive back. Just ask Theo Jackson, or Byron Murphy, Jr., or Dwight “Nudie” McGlothern, or Jay Ward. Each recorded an interception during the course of the second padded practice of 2025 Vikings Training Camp. Jackson’s diving swipe down the middle of the field… Continue reading Defense Stacks INTs, Christian Darrisaw Takes Reps
Former Vikings Executive John Penhollow Takes Over as Golden Knights President
John Penhollow has been appointed president of business operations for the Vegas Golden Knights, effective June 17, after spending 12 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He will replace and report to Bob Baker, who is moving into a newly created position focused on civic affairs and government relations. He returns to his business operations roots… Continue reading Former Vikings Executive John Penhollow Takes Over as Golden Knights President
Aaron Rodgers takes another shot at Chicago Bears while avoiding controversy with Minnesota Vikings
Mike Stud has posted a new interview with Aaron Rodgers on his YouTube channel. In it, a fan asks the new Steelers quarterback what it feels like to be the “dad of two franchises,” referring to the star’s dominance over the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears. Rodgers didn’t want to get into any controversy… Continue reading Aaron Rodgers takes another shot at Chicago Bears while avoiding controversy with Minnesota Vikings
Ramos Takes Championship Field MVP Honors with Discus, Shot Put Titles
Story Links VERMILLION, S.D. – The North Dakota State men’s track & field team finished second at the Summit League Outdoor Championships Saturday, ending a streak of 14 consecutive outdoor team titles for the Bison. South Dakota State scored 197 points to win its first Summit League outdoor… Continue reading Ramos Takes Championship Field MVP Honors with Discus, Shot Put Titles
NDSU Men’s Golf Takes Second At Summit League Championships
Story Links 2025 Summit League Championships Men’s Golf Final Results MESA, Ariz. – North Dakota State men’s golf wrapped up the 2025 Summit League Championships with a second-place finish at the Longbow Golf Course on Tuesday, finishing as runner-up to Oral Roberts. The… Continue reading NDSU Men’s Golf Takes Second At Summit League Championships
McGlynn Breaks NDSU Decathlon Record, Takes NCAA Lead
Story Links SAN DIEGO, Calif. – North Dakota State junior Zach McGlynn broke the 20-year-old school record in the decathlon and set the top score in the NCAA early this outdoor season on Friday at the Aztec Invitational. McGlynn (Stephen, Minn.) scored 7,697 points, breaking Andrew Aakre’s NDSU record… Continue reading McGlynn Breaks NDSU Decathlon Record, Takes NCAA Lead
Gavin Drexler Takes Eighth at NCAA Championships
Story Links PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – North Dakota State wrestling’s Gavin Drexler wrapped up the NCAA Championships on Sunday with an eighth-place finish in the 149-bound bracket. In his only match of the day, Drexler fell to No. 11 seed Sammy Alvarez of Rider 9-6 in the medal round, as Alvarez scored… Continue reading Gavin Drexler Takes Eighth at NCAA Championships
Men’s Golf Takes Fifth at Bandon Dunes Championship
Story Links 2025 Bandon Dunes Championship Final Results BANDON, Ore. – North Dakota State men’s golf climbed two spots on the final day of the Bandon Dunes Championship to finish fifth overall in the 16-team field. The Bison shot +2 as a team on… Continue reading Men’s Golf Takes Fifth at Bandon Dunes Championship