Randball
September 27, 2021
Kirk Cousins called a play in the first half.

Admit it, Vikings fans: Kirk Cousins is playing at an MVP level

For multiple reasons, Vikings fans seem reluctant to enjoy how well Cousins is playing. If the Vikings had a winning record, he would even be an early MVP candidate.
Randball
September 24, 2021
The Arizona Cardinals celebrated after Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) missed a 37-yard field goal attempt on the final play of the game Sund

Can Vikings kicker Joseph keep one bad miss from becoming more?

The Vikings host the Seahawks Sunday for the first time since that fateful playoff game where Blair Walsh missed wide left from 27 yards.
Randball
September 23, 2021
Jalen Suggs celebrated after making the winning shot in the NCAA semifinals when Gonzaga beat UCLA in overtime on April 3 in Indianapolis.

Suggs says he would have played for Gophers, if Pitino recruited him

The former Minnehaha Academy star and current Orlando Magic guard's comments came on a recent podcast and deal another blow to Richard Pitino's legacy of in-state recruiting.
Randball
September 23, 2021
Giants TE Kyle Rudolph.

Did ex-Vikings tight end Rudolph take a shot at Zimmer?

In praising new head coach Joe Judge, Kyle Rudolph also described what he lacked with the Vikings and it didn't sound like high praise for Mike Zimmer.
Randball
September 22, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons plays during Game 7 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, June 20, 2021,

Wolves need to get Ben Simmons now or prepare to trade KAT later

The escalating situation with Ben Simmons in Philadelphia feels like a rerun of what happened with the Wolves and Jimmy Butler.
Randball
September 22, 2021
MMA fighter Conor McGregor throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, Sept.

Conor McGregor's first pitch at Twins-Cubs game was awfully high and outside

The mixed martial artist had first pitch duties at the Twins vs. Cubs game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. Even by celebrity standards, it was awful.
Randball
September 21, 2021
November 24, 1953 Steve Myhra

A field goal doomed the Vikings' first close game. Final? 34-33

The 60th anniversary of the Vikings' first game sent me down a rabbit hole that led to Steve Myhra and an improbable score.
Randball
September 21, 2021
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

Zimmer isn't coaching for his job yet, but he could be soon

One of Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer's primary mentors in life and coaching is credited with a quote that might come back to haunt Zimmer this year.
Randball
September 20, 2021
Missed kick, missed call: Paul Allen owns up for botched 'It's good!'

Missed kick, missed call: Paul Allen owns up for botched 'It's good!'

The venerable KFAN personality and Vikings radio voice announced at first that Greg Joseph had made the game-winning 37-yard attempt.
Randball
September 20, 2021
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

As usual, everything fixed with Vikings (until something breaks again)

Mediocre NFL teams are constantly playing whack-a-mole with their problems. That's the story of the Vikings so far this season.
Randball
September 17, 2021
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck

Fleck to USC? Rumors usually lead to contract extensions, little else

It's been more than 35 years since Lou Holtz left Minnesota for Notre Dame. But our instinct is still to believe that any decent coach could leave at any moment.
Randball
September 16, 2021
Wild prospect Marco Rossi in January 2020.

Healthy Rossi is a huge deal for Wild

Marco Rossi, who will turn 20 in a week, has battled back from the lingering effects of COVID-19 and emerged "more mature," he said.

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