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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
Mercurial & Indecisive: The History Of The Minnesota Vikings, Part 1
By Tom Schreier - Jul 30, 2022
The Minnesota Vikings were conceived in a Block E bar owned by Max Winter. The city has since razed Moby Dick’s, along with many other buildings in […]
Twins
How All-In Should the Twins Be?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 29, 2022
It’s hard to blame Derek Falvey and Thad Levine for seeking Carlos Correa’s advice ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline. Correa won a World Series with […]
Twins
Miranda’s Rights
By Tom Schreier - Jul 25, 2022
José Miranda says he knew the ball was gone the moment it left his bat. The Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers were tied 1-1 in the bottom […]
Vikings
If Kirk Is As Good As Dak, Is That Good Enough For O’Connell and the Vikings’ Offense?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 24, 2022
It doesn’t take much for Chris Russo to lose his mind. But man, did Stephen A. Smith touch a nerve last February. Russo raised the stakes in […]
Vikings
How Minnesota Football Saved the NFL In the 1920s
By Tom Schreier - Jul 23, 2022
One of our best writers here at Zone Coverage has been working hard on a multi-part documentary on the history of the Minnesota Vikings. Luke Braun will […]
Twins
Can the Twins Turn Their Surplus Of Bats Into Pitching Depth?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 22, 2022
Sean Johnson was pleasantly surprised that Brooks Lee was available at pick 8. The Minnesota Twins’ president of amateur scouting also didn’t expect Kumar Rocker and Cade […]
Twins
Royce Lewis Is Indefatigable
By Tom Schreier - Jul 19, 2022
The Minnesota Twins’ Royce Lewis in center field experiment famously lasted only three innings. Kansas City Royals third baseman Emmanuel Rivera put a charge into a Sonny […]
Timberwolves
The National Media Is Missing the Point On Jaden McDaniels
By Tom Schreier - Jul 12, 2022
Jaden McDaniels is an intriguing figure on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster. At the University of Washington, the reticent, soft-spoken wing racked up technical fouls at an astounding […]
Twins
Minnesota’s Goal For the 2nd Half? Convince Everyone They Can Win In the Playoffs
By Tom Schreier - Jul 12, 2022
Next week should be an exciting time for Minnesota Twins fans. The Milwaukee Brewers will cross the border for two games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then the […]
Vikings
Justin Jefferson’s Attention To Detail Has Allowed Him To Dominate the NFL
By Tom Schreier - Jul 10, 2022
It’s hard to look back at Justin Jefferson‘s second season and not think of the Los Angeles Chargers game. The Minnesota Vikings were coming off a loss […]
Twins
Maki and Suggs Know Wes Johnson’s Tricks. But Do They Know His Trade?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 8, 2022
Wes Johnson always had a plan. He never left the dugout without knowing how to get out of the jam. Whatever Johnson lacked in stature, he made […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Can’t Fall Into the Prokhorov Trap
By Tom Schreier - Jul 5, 2022
Brain Windhorst was on one during his July 1 First Take appearance. “I’m gonna tell you something that happened yesterday, and league executives are wondering what the […]