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Cathedral Names Auger New Football Coach

Dave Overlund — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:55:03 +0000

St. Cloud Cathedral has named eight-year assistant Andy Auger it’s new head football coach. Auger replaces Minnesota Football Hall of Fame member Dean Taylor. A Hill Murray High School graduate, Auger played baseball and football at St. John’s. He was a punter and tight end for the Johnnies football team. Auger was defensive coordinator for [...]

Manti Te'o Story Helpfully Explained in Taiwanese Animation

Emerald Catron — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:14:55 +0000

If the whole Manti Te’o debacle has got you scratching your head because you don’t have time to read large, uninterrupted blocks of text … here’s a cartoon! Made by the strange folks at NMA TV, it breaks down the complicated story into simple words we can understand. We ain’t a dictionary, come on now. [...]

High School Football Results – Sartell, Rocori Advance to Section Finals

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:31:27 +0000

A full line-up of results from this weekend's crucial games.

2013 Superbowl Halftime Show has been Announced

Lynn Quale — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:55:42 +0000

Well I’m pretty sure anyone would be a step up from Madonna last year, but I’m actually excited the NFL has chosen to have pop star Beyonce as the halftime show for the 2013 Superbowl. The superbowl is in New Orleans this year on February 3rd. This is a big deal for the big easy, [...]

The Best Reaction Memes to the NFL Replacement Refs

Emerald Catron — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:40:38 +0000

Woah boy. Even if you could not give one fraction of an iota of a care about football, you probably still heard about the game last night (thanks, Facebook!). To deal, we just imagined old-timey Keystone Kops music playing underneath the whole thing. Thankfully other people dealt with the insanity by making funny memes. Here are some of the best.

Gene Simmons Rocked The National Anthem Last Night [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:58:55 +0000

Last night’s Monday Night Football game between the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers was opened up by Gene Simmons performing The National Anthem. The KISS front man did a great job, check it out. The Chargers beat the Raiders 22-14.

Sports Commentator is Totally Clueless [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:10:34 +0000

Football season is officially under way, but let’s hope our commentators are a little more up to speed on their play-by-play than our friends across the pond are with their soccer games. This is absolutely hilarious! But I can totally relate – there have been many times in the morning I ‘accidentally’ tune Baxter out [...]

Vikings' Carlson Has MCL Sprain

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:16:44 +0000

Viking tight end John Carlson has a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his knee will according to head coach Leslie Frazier will miss 1-2 weeks. Carlson is expected to see significant action at tight end this season along with 2nd year tight end Kyle Rudolph. Carlson is a Litchfield, Minnesota native who played his college [...]

Peterson Suffers Allergic Reaction

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:06:53 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson suffered an allergic reaction at lunch in Mankato Monday that sent him to a local hospital. Coach Leslie Frazier said Peterson ate some seafood that caused his face to swell and shortness of breath. An ambulance was called and Peterson was diagnosed with a allergic reaction at the hospital. Peterson [...]

Matt Blair to Be Inducted Into Vikings Ring of Honor

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:30:29 +0000

The Vikings have announced that former Viking linebacker Matt Blair will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor at halftime of the October 25 game against Tampa Bay.

Peterson's Attorney Says He Was the "victim"

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:28:50 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson’s attorney says he was a victim and a charge of resisting arrest is a “fabrication.” Texas attorney Rusty Hardin released a statement Monday, two days after Peterson was released from a Houston jail. Peterson was arrested shortly after 2am Saturday and charged with resisting arrest after he allegedly pushed a [...]

Vikings' Peterson Says "Truth Will Surface"

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:15:36 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson tweeted Sunday, “Thank you for waiting for the facts. Truth will surface”. Peterson also quoted Winston Churchill writing: “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” Peterson was arrested early Saturday morning for resisting arrest. Police say Peterson and his [...]

Vikings' Spielman Has No Interest In Trading Harvin

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:36:19 +0000

Viking General Manager Rick Spielman says the team has no interest in trading receiver Percy Harvin despite his reported request for trade on Wednesday morning. Harvin reportedly requested a trade this week from the team for unspecified reasons. Harvin tweeted Wednesday night that the reason isn’t money related. Harvin attended the Vikings walk through practice [...]

Vikings' Harvin Unhappy; Requests Trade

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:33:51 +0000

Viking receiver Percy Harvin told reporters on the first day of mandatory minicamp that he hasn’t “been real happy lately” and that a lot of things need to be sorted out before training camp begins. Harvin reportedly has now requested a trade. The trade request in not expected to be granted. Harvin has 2 years [...]

Vikings Sign 7 of 10 Draft Picks

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:31:47 +0000

The Vikings announced the signing of 7 of their 10 draft picks from the April NFL draft. The players that have signed are 4th round picks receivers Jarius Wright and Greg Childs from Arkansas and tight end Rhett Ellison of USC. The Vikings also signed 5th round pick safety Robert Blanton of Notre Dame, 6th [...]

Wilf Joins In Viking Stadium Celebration

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:36:09 +0000

Minnesota Viking owner Zigi Wilf arrived in Minnesota Thursday afternoon after the Minnesota Senate passed the Stadium bill 36-30. The passage means the bill needs only to be signed by supportive Governor Mark Dayton and by needs to be approved by the Minneapolis City Council. The Governor has been a long-time supporter of the Stadium [...]

Vikings Stadium Bill Passes Senate

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:08:57 +0000

The Vikings Stadium bill passed 36-30 in the State Senate Thursday afternoon and now the bill goes to the Governor and he’s expected to sign it. The $975 Million stadium will be built with $477 Million from the Vikings and a combined $498 Million from the state at the city of Minneapolis. The Vikings are [...]

Vikings Stadium Could Become Reality Today

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:01:29 +0000

The Vikings Stadium bill only needs to pass a floor vote in the senate and get signed by the Governor for it to become a reality. The Minnesota House voted 71-60 early Thursday morning in favor of a revised stadium bill. The revised bill was constructed in a conference committee and requires the Vikings to [...]

Senate Passes Vikings Stadium Bill

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:06:09 +0000

The Viking Stadium bill made more progress late Tuesday night when it passed through the Minnesota Senate floor. The senate version is different than the house in many ways. The differences between the house and senate bills need to be resolved in conference committee today or tomorrow before going before the house and senate for final approval

Vikings Release Longwell

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:58 +0000

The Vikings released kicker Ryan Longwell Monday after 3 seasons with the Vikings and 16 NFL seasons mostly with the Green Bay Packers. Longwell made 22 of 28 field goals for the Vikings in 2011. He was given a 3-year $1.75 Million extension last summer. Longwell said good bye to fans on twitter and head [...]