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NDSU’s Russmann Named Summit League Peak Newcomer of the Month

Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State soccer’s Morgan Russmann was selected as the Summit League Peak Newcomer of the Month for October, announced the league office Wednesday morning.   Russmann earned her first monthly honor from the Summit League after a standout October, that included two Peak Performer of… Continue reading NDSU’s Russmann Named Summit League Peak Newcomer of the Month

The Wild Have Corrected A Longstanding Self-Inflicted Burden – Minnesota Wild

As the dynamics of an NHL season continue to evolve, trends and patterns start to form. Only ten or so games into the year, early trends may not hold through an 82-game season. What’s true now may not be true later, and vice versa. However, the Minnesota Wild would be wise to stay out of… Continue reading The Wild Have Corrected A Longstanding Self-Inflicted Burden – Minnesota Wild

Middleton’s Offensive Surge Unlocked Something For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

I didn’t think it was possible. I never could have guessed it. You didn’t, either; don’t lie.  But low and behold, Jake Middleton is fifth on the Minnesota Wild in points and leads all Wild blueliners in points with seven points through five games. You can put me in the camp that moaned and groaned… Continue reading Middleton’s Offensive Surge Unlocked Something For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

Augie’s “Agent Zero” Jarod Epperson the hero in Vikings Key to the City win over USF

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – In 2015 future Minnesota Viking CJ Ham stamped his place in Augustana legend with a 154 yard, two touchdown performance against Sioux Falls to lead Augie to their first ever Key to the City Victory. 9 Years Later the “CJ Ham Game” was joined Viking lore by “The… Continue reading Augie’s “Agent Zero” Jarod Epperson the hero in Vikings Key to the City win over USF

Now Is the Time For Marc-Andre Fleury To Elevate His Game – Minnesota Wild

It was more than a celebration of a franchise icon. Make no mistake, Marc-Andre Fleury deserved all the praise he received in his final game in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins fans, who continue to adore him years after his departure. A sentiment that Minnesotans should echo when Fleury finally hangs up his skates. But… Continue reading Now Is the Time For Marc-Andre Fleury To Elevate His Game – Minnesota Wild

How Red Are the Minnesota Wild’s Red Flags? – Minnesota Wild

You can’t take October away from the Minnesota Wild. John Hynes emphasized the need for a fast start for his team after coming onto the job mid-season once the Wild stumbled to a 5-10-4 record. As Banner from “Arrested Development” once infamously read… Nine games into the season, the Wild have a 6-1-2 record. They have… Continue reading How Red Are the Minnesota Wild’s Red Flags? – Minnesota Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Is Grabbing the Torch As the NHL’s Best Winger – Minnesota Wild

We wrote about Kirill Kaprizov’s incredible start on Thursday. Still, when a player goes out and drops a three-point night to extend their multi-point game streak to seven… what else can you do but marvel about him all over again? Kaprizov is refusing to slow down, adding two goals and an assist in the Minnesota… Continue reading Kirill Kaprizov Is Grabbing the Torch As the NHL’s Best Winger – Minnesota Wild

The Vikings are still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions

The roller-coaster ride for the Minnesota Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback has reached a midseason dip, with no space or time to step off. Minimize the impact of the bumps over the next two months, and they ought to have no trouble zipping into the playoffs. But Darnold’s recent rash of turnovers has sent… Continue reading The Vikings are still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions

Ranking the worst QB performances from Sunday

There were some awful QB performances on Sunday in Week 10. Let’s power rank the worst of the worst here. Doesn’t it feel like there have been some very bad QB performances this year, perhaps more than usual? Maybe NFL defenses are simply getting better and better. While some of the best QBs in the… Continue reading Ranking the worst QB performances from Sunday