J.J. McCarthy didn’t go into Sunday’s game knowing the Minnesota Vikings would choose to take the ball if they won the coin toss. “We found out maybe 10 seconds before the coin toss,” McCarthy said. “But, no matter what, we don’t let that dictate how we’re going to attack each and every play.” The Vikings were methodical on their first drive, marching 61 yards in seven plays … [Read more...] about Kevin O’Connell Built A Plane For J.J. McCarthy Out Of the Black Box
Hockey Class Is In Session, and It’s Time for a Group Project
Playing professional hockey is a full-time group project. But unlike many group projects we’ve done at work or in school, this is a rare project with 100% buy-in, where every member has a stake in the outcome. There’s no way that dedication would translate into a group presentation like a coll… … [Read more...] about Hockey Class Is In Session, and It’s Time for a Group Project
The Timberwolves Need A Boost From Their Young Players
One of the main criticisms Chris Finch faced during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ slow start last season was his refusal to expand the rotation beyond his eight veteran players. Rob Dillingham, whom the Wolves acquired for a 2030 pick swap and 2031 first-round pick, didn’t play in the first five games of the 2024-25 season and didn’t accrue ten minutes in a game until late … [Read more...] about The Timberwolves Need A Boost From Their Young Players
Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 12/06
Locks NCAA Football (0.75 Unit) Virginia -3.5 vs Duke (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 7:00 PM CT on ABC Tinfoil hat guy checking in on this one. There is absolutely no way the ACC wants Duke to win this game and most likely leave them high and dry as a conference for the CFP. That’s probably the case if the Blue Devils spring the short upset, so while I’m not saying there will be any … [Read more...] about Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 12/06
Can the Wild Finally Sustain a Hot November?
Last weekend, the Minnesota Wild took down the Colorado Avalanche. Defeating one of your biggest divisional rivals that entered the game on a double-digit winning streak is enough reason to play Shout as loud as the sound system at Grand Casino Arena can handle. But the win also punctuated a strong… … [Read more...] about Can the Wild Finally Sustain a Hot November?