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Chris Schad
Schad covers the Minnesota Vikings for Zone Coverage. He also writes for Bring Me The News and The Viking Age and hosts The Homer Horn Podcast.
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How the Reds Became the Bizarro Twins
By Chris Schad - Jun 29, 2023
It’s mid-June it’s an exciting time to be a fan. Spencer Steer is starting to break out as a major leaguer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand is slugging his […]
Vikings
The Vikings and Swifties Have More Common Ground Than You Think
By Chris Schad - Jun 27, 2023
This past weekend, Taylor Swift brought The Eras Tour to the Twin Cities. It was a joyous time for Swifties as the megastar packed U.S. Bank Stadium […]
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Why Is Justin Jefferson’s Extension Taking So Long?
By Chris Schad - Jun 24, 2023
At some point this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings were in line for a massive celebration. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah would stand at the podium with a smile from ear […]
Vikings
The NFC North Is the NFL’s Division Of Misfit Toys
By Chris Schad - Jun 20, 2023
June is a rough month for football fans. While the gridiron faithful can whet their appetites by diving into a steady stream of news during minicamp, there […]
Vikings
Who’s Taking the Bigger Risk By Letting Cousins Play Out His Contract?
By Chris Schad - Jun 17, 2023
Just over one year ago, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sat down with USA Today’s Jori Epstein for his first big interview. Learning the ropes as general manager of the […]
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The Vikings Are Doubling Down On Kevin O’Connell’s Culture
By Chris Schad - Jun 13, 2023
At first glance, the offseason has not been kind to the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have lost several key players from a team that won 13 games […]
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The Vikings Have New Girlfriend Syndrome Over Alexander Mattison
By Chris Schad - Jun 10, 2023
We’ve all seen it. Your friend is dating this guy or girl, and they’ve been together for a long time. They break up out of nowhere and […]
Twins
Luis Arraez Is Distracting Everyone From Minnesota’s Real Problem
By Chris Schad - Jun 9, 2023
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen that Luis Arráez is having a pretty good season. Entering Friday’s game with the Chicago White Sox, Arráez […]
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Will This Season Be Kene Nwangwu’s Last Stand?
By Chris Schad - Jun 6, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings have a decision to make on a running back. He’s turned in some of the most exciting plays in recent memory and is an […]
Vikings
Without Their Veterans, the Vikings Are Establishing Much-Needed Depth At OTAs
By Chris Schad - Jun 3, 2023
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the media after Tuesday’s OTA session, and it went about how you would expect. He thanked everyone for coming out […]
Twins
Are Underperforming Veterans Stifling Minnesota’s Youth Movement?
By Chris Schad - Jun 1, 2023
The Minnesota Twins came into the 2023 season with plenty of optimism. They had established names that could carry a lineup, a starting rotation that is one […]
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Did the Vikings Neglect the Offensive Line?
By Chris Schad - May 30, 2023
There are some things in Minnesota sports that can’t be figured out. For the Minnesota Vikings, the offensive line is that unsolved mystery. Like mosquitoes in late […]