Remember the Hyundai Super Bowl commercial of Brett Favre accepting his MVP award in 2020? I thought it was joke then, but now I'm not so sure. In an interview with USA Today, Brett Favre admitted that he might be able to play football until he's 50 years old. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about Brett Favre Could Play Until 2020?
Minnesota Vikings
Cliff Lee a Must for Minnesota Twins
In the last few weeks the Chicago White Sox have caught fire, the Detroit Tigers have continued their steady play to hang around the top of the AL Central, and one thing has become painfully clear for the team at the top of the division. … [Read more...] about Cliff Lee a Must for Minnesota Twins
Two Minnesota Gophers Selected in NFL Draft
By Mike Gallagher The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team definitely did better for themselves in the NFL draft than they did for themselves on the football field. … [Read more...] about Two Minnesota Gophers Selected in NFL Draft
Minnesota Vikings Make Mistake Taking Toby Gerhart
By Mike Gallagher The Minnesota Vikings are a very good football team. The great thing about very good football teams is that there really aren’t too many holes to fill, especially those impacting the team immediately. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Make Mistake Taking Toby Gerhart
The Minnesota Vikings: Heartbreak Waiting to Happen?
By Peter Christian The Minnesota Vikings have a long and rich history that dates back almost 50 years that includes 4 Super Bowl appearances, 7 appearances in the NFC Championship game and the 2nd highest team winning percentage in NFC history. So the Vikings fan base should have plenty to sit back on, right? Wrong. … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Vikings: Heartbreak Waiting to Happen?
The Favre Exchange (featuring the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings)
by David Kay and Peter Christian Armageddon has arrived. In my 28 years of sports fandom, I have never been more excited for a single beginning of the season-type of game like we will witness this evening. Brett Favre plays AGAINST the Packers. The subplots, quotes about how this is “just another” game, and revenge angles have been beaten into the ground. Luckily, … [Read more...] about The Favre Exchange (featuring the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings)
NFC North Predictions
By the The Sports Bank Staff 1. Chicago (10-6) Jay Cutler hoopla aside, remember one thing, this division isn’t very good. Best Quarterback=best chance at winning week to week. Yes, I know their receivers and overall pass rush is a hot mess, but who else really has the talent to beat a team that was 9-7 last year and greatly improved themselves? 2. Minnesota (9-7) Purple … [Read more...] about NFC North Predictions
Favre’s arrogance trumps his production
By Jake McCormick Although no one could confirm it, rumors continued to swirl as the writing on the wall became much easier to read over the past couple of months. People wouldn’t leave it alone and let things play out, but I guess that’s the nature of drama. Yes, Jon and Kate are getting a divorce, ending months of “will they or won’t they?” questions. Now who does that … [Read more...] about Favre’s arrogance trumps his production
Minnesota Minutes
With Andy Weise Vikings: In the latest twist, Brett Favre did in fact have surgery on his injured shoulder. What’s next? Seriously, I am not even trying to follow this thing anymore because Brett Favre wearing purple is so far fetched that until he actually signs on the dotted line, it’s too hard to imagine. It’s almost like the Vikings know about this whole thing … [Read more...] about Minnesota Minutes