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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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Harrison Phillips’ Philanthropy Is Rooted In His Early Anti-Bullying Effort
By Tom Schreier - Dec 8, 2023
When the Minnesota Vikings signed Harrison Phillips as a free agent in March 2022, they thought he was kidding when he asked for a desk in their […]
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Minnesota’s Bye Came One Week Too Late
By Tom Schreier - Dec 7, 2023
Joshua Dobbs said he texted Kevin O’Connell after the Chicago Bears game. Dobbs had had his first bad performance in Minnesota, throwing four interceptions in a 12-10 […]
Vikings
The Vikings Have Five Games To Break Their Time Loop
By Tom Schreier - Dec 4, 2023
Former Good Morning Football host Kay Adams recently had Jared Allen on Up & Adams, her online show. Naturally, she asked him about Kirk Cousins. “You can’t […]
Twins
Pablo Lopez Found A Rhythm
By Tom Schreier - Dec 2, 2023
Pablo López had given up two hits and a run through five innings against the Cleveland Guardians in a June 1 game last season. The Minnesota Twins […]
Vikings
Joshua Dobbs Did His Job
By Tom Schreier - Dec 1, 2023
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had a hectic 48 hours following the Minnesota Vikings’ 24-10 win in Lambeau Field on October 29. Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in Minnesota’s […]
Vikings
The Vikings Got Lost In Space
By Tom Schreier - Nov 28, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings’ Week 13 bye seemed a long way away after they started 0-2. The Philadelphia Eagles had beat them 34-28 on Thursday night, and only […]
Vikings
How Has T.J. Hockenson Fared As Minnesota’s Primary Offensive Target?
By Tom Schreier - Nov 26, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings’ 31-28 win in Atlanta was euphoric for everyone in purple. Joshua Dobbs took over for the injured Jaren Hall and led the Vikings to […]
Twins
Mauer Would Have Been More Appreciated On the Modern Day Twins
By Tom Schreier - Nov 24, 2023
It seemed evident that Joe Mauer would retire after the 2018 season. On the final game of the year, he legged out a double and later emerged […]
Vikings
Brian Flores’ Favorite Holiday Offers A Window Into What He Values
By Tom Schreier - Nov 23, 2023
If you want a good chuckle, think of Brian Flores wearing a Santa suit. He wouldn’t have to dress up on Halloween, though, because his blitzes frighten […]
Vikings
The Vikings Can’t Escape the NFL’s Middle Class
By Tom Schreier - Nov 20, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings were up 17-9 with 2:48 in the third quarter. They had first-and-10 on the Denver Broncos’ 34-yard line and an opportunity to put the […]
Vikings
Cam Bynum’s Interception That Wasn’t Might Be the Vikings Moment Of the Year
By Tom Schreier - Nov 18, 2023
Camryn Bynum was sure he had the interception. He tracked Jameis Winston’s tipped pass in the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-19 win over the New […]
Twins
Brock Stewart Became Minnesota’s Biggest Steal
By Tom Schreier - Nov 18, 2023
The problematic thing about tendonitis is that it hides in the shadows. Brock Stewart never experienced a setback and often felt fine while throwing his rehab bullpens. […]