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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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Trey Lance Needs To Become Your Favorite Hometown Vikings Player
By Chris Schad - Jan 24, 2023
Minnesota Vikings fans have enjoyed a tradition that has been established over the past decade. It has outlasted the SKOL chant, but it isn’t as old as […]
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Stockholm Syndrome Isn’t Real, But Vikings Syndrome Might Be
By Chris Schad - Jan 21, 2023
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the term Stockholm Syndrome was derived from an attempted bank robbery in 1973. The robbery resulted in a six-day standoff between the […]
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The Vikings Wound Up In A Worse Spot Than Where They Were A Year Ago
By Chris Schad - Jan 17, 2023
One year ago, the Minnesota Vikings were embarking on a new era. Hiring Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell led the Vikings to a 13-win season. It also […]
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It’s Time To Believe In the Vikings
By Chris Schad - Jan 14, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the New York Giants in one of the most evenly-matched Super Wild Card Weekend games. Three weeks ago, these two teams put […]
Twins
The Twins Reunion With Carlos Correa Doesn’t Feel Like A Happy Ending
By Chris Schad - Jan 11, 2023
In a few days, there will be a press conference at Target Field. Carlos Correa will sit at a table, flashing his trademark smile and putting his […]
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This Playoff Run Will Define Kirk Cousins’ Legacy With the Vikings
By Chris Schad - Jan 11, 2023
It’s the year 2043. A father and his son are standing outside of U.S. Bank Stadium. In front of them is a statue of a shirtless man, […]
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The Chicago Bears Might Be the Minnesota Vikings’ MVP This Season
By Chris Schad - Jan 7, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings have enjoyed a remarkable season. At 12-4, they will be heading to the playoffs for the first time since 2019, and they have a […]
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The Packers Winning Their Super Bowl Means (Almost) Nothing To The Vikings
By Chris Schad - Jan 3, 2023
It was a jubilant New Year’s night at Lambeau Field. The Green Bay Packers had just disposed of the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 41-17. The […]
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Let’s Talk About Some Vikings Rumors You May Have Forgotten
By Chris Schad - Dec 31, 2022
It’s a lovely New Year’s Eve somewhere in New Jersey. Mark and Zygi Wilf are sitting in a high rise, cracking open a bottle of champagne and […]
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Why Does the National Media Revel In Hating the Vikings?
By Chris Schad - Dec 27, 2022
The moments after Greg Joseph’s game-winning 61-yard field goal on Saturday were euphoric for Minnesota Vikings fans. U.S. Bank Stadium erupted as the Vikings improved to 12-3 […]
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It’s A Wonderful Coach: What KOC Means To the Vikings
By Chris Schad - Dec 23, 2022
The Minnesota Vikings entered the locker room at halftime down 33-0 to the Indianapolis Colts. The boos could be heard throughout U.S. Bank Stadium. Kevin O’Connell went […]
Twins
How Much Of the Twins Roster Is Tradeable?
By Chris Schad - Dec 21, 2022
The Minnesota Twins came into this offseason ready to spend. They dined with Carlos Correa, Carlos Rodon and Xander Bogaerts. They had a zoom call with Dansby […]