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Tom Schreier
Tom Schreier is the founder and proprietor of Zone Coverage. He created Zone Coverage with the goal of mixing new age media with old-school journalism. His goal was to create an economically sustainable platform for sports content for Minnesota fans. Before Zone Coverage, Tom wrote for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports before joining 105 The Ticket in 2014.
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Vikings
Duke Shelley Embodies Minnesota’s Relentless Spirit
By Tom Schreier - Jan 13, 2023
Patrick Peterson may have become clairvoyant as he enters his 30s. The veteran cornerback, who the Arizona Cardinals dismissed as washed up, has become a veteran leader […]
Vikings
Vikings-Bears Was A Magnificent, Beautiful Mess
By Tom Schreier - Jan 9, 2023
It’ll be lost to history, blown away in the crisp January wind, but the Minnesota Vikings almost pulled off a slapdash stunt at the end of the […]
Vikings
The Soldier Field Turf May Be More Of A Threat Than the Bears On Sunday
By Tom Schreier - Jan 6, 2023
On Dec. 20 of last year, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears, 17-9, in a Monday Night Football game that would turn any newcomer away from […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Have Stumbled Upon Their River Styx
By Tom Schreier - Jan 4, 2023
In Greek mythology, Styx is the river that separates Earth and the underworld. The river contains mythical powers that can make people who bathe in it invulnerable. […]
Vikings
Green Bay Hit the Vikings With A Dose Of Reality
By Tom Schreier - Jan 2, 2023
As the Green Bay Packers fans emptied out of Lambeau Field into the cold Wisconsin night, their “Go Pack Go” chants bounced violently off the concourse walls. […]
Vikings
T.J. Hockenson Is Just Getting Started
By Tom Schreier - Dec 30, 2022
Before Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded for T.J. Hockenson, he sought Kevin O’Connell’s input on the position. Tight end often goes overlooked among the skill positions. They don’t command […]
Vikings
The Vikings Have Normalized the Christmas Miracle
By Tom Schreier - Dec 25, 2022
Last year, Justin Jefferson finished 17 yards shy of Randy Moss’ single-season franchise record, and it became the focal point of the Minnesota Vikings’ final game. Mike […]
Vikings
Minnesota’s Greatest Threat Is Hiding In Plain Sight
By Tom Schreier - Dec 23, 2022
In Week 9, old friend Taylor Heinicke dropped back on a second-and-seven play-action pass from midfield. The former Minnesota Vikings practice squad quarterback avoided pressure and threw […]
Vikings
The Vikings Are Fueled By Doubt
By Tom Schreier - Dec 18, 2022
Down 36-28 in the fourth quarter, the Minnesota Vikings stopped Matt Ryan short of the sticks on fourth-and-one and got the ball back with 2:15 left in […]
Vikings
Vikings-Lions Exposed the NFL’s Most Ridiculous Rule
By Tom Schreier - Dec 16, 2022
Justin Jefferson’s first down that wasn’t got lost in the chaos that was the Minnesota Vikings’ 34-23 defeat by the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Jameson Williams scored […]
Wild
The Wild Can’t Lose Sight Of the Prospect Forest From the Trees
By Tom Schreier - Dec 15, 2022
The Minnesota Wild’s 2009-10 season was hardly memorable. Mikko Koivu led them in scoring with 71 points. Andrew Brunette and Guillaume Latendresse tied for the team lead […]
Vikings
The Vikings Played Too Much Like An Underdog In Detroit
By Tom Schreier - Dec 12, 2022
Forget that the Minnesota Vikings were playing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Pretend that they weren’t playing in Ford Field. Instead, look at the raw numbers. The […]