Sports fan in Minnesota haven’t had a whole lot to cheer about recently. The general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, David Kahn, received some flack recently for simply stating the obvious. The NBA lottery is a flawed system that annually does not give the team the position it deserves in the draft. He insinuated that the good story of the year obtains the pick. … [Read more...] about The Deeply Beleaguered Minnesota Sports Fan
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NFC North Fantasy Stock Report (2011 NFL Draft Edition)
We had a gratifying taste of NFL Football during the 2011 Draft, but the fact remains that the NFL remains in a lockout. Even though the thought of regular season football seems so far away, it's never too early to start talking fantasy football. Whether it's the Chicago Bears who improved their offensive line or the Minnesota Vikings who invested in a QB for the future, … [Read more...] about NFC North Fantasy Stock Report (2011 NFL Draft Edition)
Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Debacle
As I was pondering the NFL Draft that commenced Thursday evening in New York, it brought back horrific memories of the Minnesota Vikings handling of the Herschel Walker trade. This move created the Dallas Cowboys dynasty prior to the turn of the millennium. While the team did not mortgage their future in the same way that the Atlanta Falcons did with their blunder acquiring … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Debacle
Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Plan
When you have the twelfth pick in a draft, it's always a bit difficult to project what your plan is going to be. That's true whether you're prepping for a fantasy football draft or the greatest draft event in the world (i.e. the NFL Draft). In the case of the Minnesota Vikings and the 2011 NFL Draft, their actual plans are a bit of a mystery, probably to even them. However, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Plan
Carolina Panthers Draft Is Key Indicator of NFL Lockout
The NFL Lockout doesn't have an end in sight. The players are prepping for their individual anti-trust lawsuits versus the league, the league is too busy preparing for the annual player selection meeting next month. However, as news of certain teams' draft strategies are leaked in the media, those outside the private meetings of the NFL Owners can have an idea of how long … [Read more...] about Carolina Panthers Draft Is Key Indicator of NFL Lockout
Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?
As the NFL Players Association and the league and owners failed to hash out a deal before the expiration of the NFL collective bargaining agreement, the law has gotten involved, and emotions are running high. Much controversy has surrounded a recent comment made by Vikings star running back, Adrian Peterson. In an interview with Yahoo, Peterson likened the current situation … [Read more...] about Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?
Aaron Rodgers: Draft Day Bummer to Super Bowl Champion?
A few days ago I was wasting a few minutes on Sporcle.com (well, actually it was closer to an hour) and I came across one very interesting quiz that led to the inception of an idea which was very unpopular inside my very own brain from the second the synapse fired. In fact, the minute I let it out it's going to be looked down upon among most of my family and friends and even … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers: Draft Day Bummer to Super Bowl Champion?
Lucky Number 14 For Chicago Bears Devin Hester
Fourteen was the total number of points the Minnesota Vikings scored on Monday night and it is the number of kickoff and punt return TDs that Chicago Bears Devin Hester has accumulated during his storied career. The previous record, set by Brian Mitchell, is a major milestone because it requires both explosiveness and longevity. Hester was all over the frozen tundra of TCF … [Read more...] about Lucky Number 14 For Chicago Bears Devin Hester
Vikings Punter Tweets About “Trainwreck” and “Concrete Field” at TCF Banks Stadium
"I can only hope, however unlikely, that no one gets catastrophically injured at the trainwreck that's about to take place tomorrow night," that's what Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe tweeted on his account: ChrisWarcraft tonight after the Vikings completed their walk-through at TCF Bank Stadium, the frozen home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Kluwe followed up that … [Read more...] about Vikings Punter Tweets About “Trainwreck” and “Concrete Field” at TCF Banks Stadium
Bigger Champions of 2010 Futility: Redskins or Vikings?
Daniel Snyder and Zygi Wilf must be two of the most disgruntled men in the NFL right now. The former is the owner of the Washington Redskins while the latter possesses the Minnesota Vikings. It must be a little rougher for Wilf at this juncture considering that he is losing massive amounts of revenue from relocating home dates to less lucrative options. This is in addition … [Read more...] about Bigger Champions of 2010 Futility: Redskins or Vikings?