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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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Pro Bowl Events the Vikings Would Completely Dominate
By Chris Schad - Feb 4, 2023
The NFL has finally reached the time of year between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl. While football fans try to remember what it’s like […]
Vikings
An Open Letter To Tom Brady (And Why He Should Sign With the Vikings)
By Chris Schad - Jan 31, 2023
Dear Mr. Tom Brady, Greetings from the polar north! It’s currently seven degrees below zero on a dark and gloomy day in Eagan, but I am writing […]
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Kevin O’Connell Can’t Make the Same Offseason Mistakes Mike Zimmer Did
By Chris Schad - Jan 28, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings were coming off a miserable season defensively. They were one of the worst teams in yards and points allowed, and something had to be […]
Twins
Can the Twins Win A World Series With An Average Rotation?
By Chris Schad - Jan 25, 2023
The Minnesota Twins’ quest for pitching has taken many twists and turns over the years. They’ve had flings with free-agent pickups, failed draft picks, and five-inning standing […]
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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 […]
Vikings
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 […]
Vikings
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 […]