“He’s Just Got a Pro Mentality”: Freshman Kalscheur Breaks Out in Gophers Victory Over Utah
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 12, 2018
In their season-opening rout of Omaha, the Minnesota Golden Gophers leaned on a couple of vets in Amir Coffey and Dupree McBrayer to lead a relentless offensive […]
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What Vikings Fans Learned in Week 10
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 12, 2018
While the Minnesota Vikings sat idly during their Week 10 bye, the rest of the league played out its 14-game slate. Here are some takeaways from the […]
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What is Norv Turner Doing Right in Carolina?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 8, 2018
Some questioned whether Norv Turner would coach in the NFL again following his unceremonious exit from the Minnesota Vikings in 2016. The long-time coach resigned after a […]
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Minnesota Vikings Bye Week Awards
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 7, 2018
For the third straight year, the Minnesota Vikings hit the bye week on a bit of a roll, having won four of the last five games to […]
Healthy Again, McBrayer and Coffey Key Gophers Victory in Opener
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 6, 2018
Dupree McBrayer’s right leg was in so much pain, he couldn’t practice between games last season. The junior gutted through an early-season infection that dropped him 19 […]
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Cousins: Dalvin Cook is the “White Tiger”
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 5, 2018
As the Minnesota Vikings continue to seek offensive balance in the middle part of the season, the return of Dalvin Cook may be the biggest addition for […]
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Stifling Pass Rush Powers Vikings’ Best Defensive Performance of the Season
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 4, 2018
For a handful of weeks the Minnesota Vikings defensive line was holding its own while Everson Griffen dealt with a mental health issue and a smattering of […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to 24-9 Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 4, 2018
Hear from key members of the Minnesota Vikings after Sunday’s 24-9 victory, including NFL sack leader Danielle Hunter. DANIELLE HUNTER MIKE ZIMMER EVERSON GRIFFEN DALVIN COOK Become […]
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RAPID REACTION: Vikings Blitz Stafford, Lions in 24-9 Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 4, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings failed to sack Drew Brees in their 30-20 loss last Sunday. One week later, they delivered one of their most suffocating defensive performances in […]
Can We Compare the 2018-19 Gophers to the Team From Two Years Ago?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 1, 2018
There is a gleaming new court adorning the Williams Arena floor this season, an almost-jarring juxtaposition against the 90-year-old backdrop. In a way the new monochromatic court […]
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3 Lions to Watch in the Run Game
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 1, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings have a losing record in Mike Zimmer’s tenure against one of their three NFC North rivals — and no, it’s not the Green Bay […]
BRING THE BEAT IN: Jon Krawczynski on LeBron, Game of Thrones and Mixups With Jim Halpert
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 1, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Jon Krawczynski sit down to discuss his new job at TheAthletic.com, his favorite elements of journalism and his life away from covering the Timberwolves, […]