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Brian O’Neill Doing the Heavy Lifting on Vikings’ Offensive Line
Luke Inman contributed video to this story. Photos via USA Today Sports. Take a closer look at some of the Minnesota Vikings’ biggest moments from Sunday’s playoff win, and you’ll observe Kirk Cousins’...
View ArticleKyle Rudolph’s Hands — and Gloves — Have Shown Their Value
Many receivers would covet Kyle Rudolph’s hands. Apparently, a mystery reporter coveted his gloves. Rudolph relayed on Twitter Wednesday that a media member had requested his game-worn gloves after the...
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What Kind of a Challenge is Richard Sherman?
At 31 years old, the second act of Richard Sherman’s career is looking a lot like the first. He is once again a shutdown corner for a dominant defense in the NFC West that has Super Bowl hopes. Only...
View ArticleINSTANT REACTION: Vikings Overmatched By 49ers in Lopsided 27-10 Loss
BIG PICTURE Compared to the emotionally-battering playoff losses of the past, this 27-10 defeat should sting less. The Vikings survived on the plucky underdog mentality for one week of the postseason,...
View ArticleLOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React After Season Ends in San Francisco
Watch the Vikings react to their 27-10 playoff loss against the San Francisco 49ers. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN STEFON DIGGS The post LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React After Season Ends in...
View ArticleVikings’ Devotion to Running Game Was a Blessing and a Curse This Season
SANTA CLARA — Mike Zimmer was determined not to have a repeat of the 2018 season. He wanted a tougher football team that could beat up opponents with an aggressive defense. He desired a smashmouth...
View ArticleREPORT: Kevin Stefanski to Be Hired as Cleveland Browns Head Coach
The Minnesota VIkings are once again searching for a new playcaller. Less than 24 hours after Minnesota’s season came to an end against the San Francisco 49ers, news broke that offensive coordinator...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Where Do the Vikings Go From Here?
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman break down the 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. -The slow defensive start -Where’d the offense go? -Turning points in the second half -Where should the team invest...
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“Tough Decisions”: Five Major Questions Facing the Vikings This Offseason
Head coach Mike Zimmer was ready to get away from the Vikings’ Eagan facility less than 48 hours following his team’s playoff loss at San Francisco. The loss was a harsh reality check for a team high...
View ArticleDemir’s Improvement, Oturu’s Shooting and Quality Win Opportunities
After a slow first eight games where grad transfer Alihan Demir was averaging just 7.1 points and shooting 40%, Richard Pitino sat down with the former Drexel forward. “He was really frustrated early,...
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Minnesota Vikings Pressing Offseason Questions, Part 1: Quarterbacks
Over the next couple weeks, Sam Ekstrom will dig into some of the biggest Vikings offseason talkers at each position. The Vikings quarterback situation in 2019 looked a lot like it did in 2018. Kirk...
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Minnesota Vikings Pressing Offseason Questions, Part 2: Running Backs
Over the next couple weeks, Sam Ekstrom will dig into some of the biggest Vikings offseason talkers at each position. PART 1, QUARTERBACKS The Minnesota Vikings find themselves in the unenviable...
View ArticleREPORT: Vikings Promote Gary Kubiak to Offensive Coordinator
It appears as if Kevin Stefanski’s replacement has been named. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday morning that the Vikings are turning to offensive advisor Gary Kubiak as their new offensive...
View ArticleWATCH: Marcus Carr Drills Game-Winning Three to Beat the Buckeyes
What better way for the Gophers to win their first road game than with a clutch three-pointer before the buzzer? Heading into Ohio State — a place the Gophers hadn’t won since 2005 — Minnesota was 0-6...
View ArticleKobe Bryant, Willie Burton and an Emotional Day at Williams Arena
This was supposed to be a day about the No. 34. It was Willie Burton Jersey Retirement Day: The long-overdue lifting of his banner into the Williams Arena rafters nearly three decades after his playing...
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Minnesota Vikings Pressing Offseason Questions, Part 3: Pass Catchers
Over the next couple weeks, Sam Ekstrom will dig into some of the biggest Vikings offseason talkers at each position. PART 1, QUARTERBACKS PART 2, RUNNING BACKS For the first time in the Stefon...
View ArticleOnce Again, the Gophers are Lacking a Useful Bench
After his team shot 28 percent in a 70-52 loss to Michigan State last Sunday, Richard Pitino confessed he should’ve given freshman Tre’ Williams a bigger role. “‘I should’ve found you a little bit...
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Minnesota Vikings Pressing Offseason Questions, Part 4: Offensive Line
Over the next couple weeks, Sam Ekstrom will dig into some of the biggest Vikings offseason talkers at each position. PART 1, QUARTERBACKS PART 2, RUNNING BACKS PART 3, PASS CATCHERS The Minnesota...
View ArticleBrad Davison Returns to Wisconsin Lineup as Badgers, Gophers Prepare to Face Off
If the Twitter account for the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ basketball student section is any indication, Wisconsin Badgers junior Brad Davison will be in for quite a welcome when he returns to the Twin...
View ArticleGophers Never Trail in Romp of Rival Badgers
Minnesota native Daniel Oturu tried his hardest to downplay the weight of Wednesday night’s 70-52 win over the Wisconsin Badgers. “It was just a regular game to us,” Oturu said, grinning the whole...
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