https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/348/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bombs-away-20-years-later-1998-season-still-stands-out-as-one-of-nfls-most-explosive/The 1998 Vikings were, and still are, legendary in the minds of Twin Cities sports fans.   They remain as much a part of the local zeitgeist as summer cabin commutes, the Blizzard of '91 or Jesse Ventura's election. One can't properly give an overview of the state without the inclusion of arguabl...5345Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/hansen-on-and-off-the-court-lindsay-whalen-is-minnesota-basketball/Lindsay Whalen is Minnesota basketball.   A Minnesota native, Whalen grew up and excelled at high school basketball in rural Hutchinson before beginning to make a name for herself and soon becoming a statewide figure at the University of Minnesota.   Whalen became a household name in Maroon and...5341Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/everything-mike-zimmer-liked-about-the-vikings-first-drive-vs-denver/The Minnesota Vikings hung 42 points on the Denver Broncos in their preseason-opening victory Saturday night.   Their first seven points, though, grabbed many of the headlines.   The Vikings first-team offense promptly engineered an eight-play, 75-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown. Kirk Co...5337Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-conversation-about-the-unique-structure-of-divisions-in-the-nba/When the NBA returned to Charlotte in 2004-05 – making the Bobcats the league’s 30th team – it simultaneously reconstituted its divisional structure. Before the expansion, there were four divisions that encompassed 29 organizations. Afterwards, that number was broadened to six, each with five diff...5334Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/player-ratings-substitutes-key-as-united-earn-late-draw-in-los-angeles/Positives Substitutes. Based on their recent performances it was clear who the difference makers off the bench could be for Minnesota. Romario Ibarra has shown to be an explosive dribbler and Abu Danladi nearly won rookie of the year last season. Both have looked sharp in their limited action th...5329Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/los-angeles-rollercoaster-ends-in-first-road-point-since-march-for-minnesota-united/The story has been written many times by many different authors this season: Minnesota United are atrocious on the road and had not gotten a positive or neutral result since March 10. Starting a five-game road trip that would define their season, they would have to change that.   In a game that s...5328Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-trade-fernando-rodney-to-the-as-for-rhp-dakota-chalmers/The trade deadline has passed, but that doesn't mean players can't keep switching teams. In fact, they can do so until the end of the season, but must be in the organization by Aug. 31 to be eligible for a playoff roster spot.   Trades made in August carry the added wrinkle of waivers, so we'll e...5322Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/evaluating-the-free-agent-market-for-offensive-guards/With Thursday's news that left guard Nick Easton will be headed to injured reserve with a bulging disc in his neck, it's worth wondering if the Minnesota Vikings will look outside the organization for help. In 2015, they acquired Easton and Jeremiah Sirles in trades to bolster the offensive line d...5320Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/reports-nick-easton-out-for-season/According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, guard Nick Easton's season is likely done because of a herniated disc in his neck. He underwent surgery to correct it, which could allow him to come back to the team in future seasons.     The Vikings had been rotating Danny Isidora and Tom Compton as sta...5319Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/askbw-8-8-buxton-organizational-balance-joe-mauer-dereck-rodriguez-more/Intros are awkward. Let's just answer some questions:     I was the last person to give up on Aaron Hicks, and I'll do the same for Buxton. He's still just 24, was a terrific hitter down the stretch last year and has a Gold Glove on his resume.   And take a look just how much the outfield...5316Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/james-nunnally-and-c-j-williams-more-thibs-guys-tom-thibodeau-timberwolves/"Insane shooting numbers" and "rock solid vet" is the word on the Minnesota Timberwolves two newest signings: James Nunnally (the shooter) and CJ Williams (the vet).   But beyond those demarcations, the two fit a larger archetype; one of maturity and an understanding that being great in their rol...5314Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/your-2018-vikings-draft-class-power-rankings/With rookies having now been at training camp for nearly two weeks, we're starting to get a stronger impression of who could make an impact for the Minnesota Vikings in 2018.   Looking back, you might be surprised to find some decent opinions in previous years' attempts at ranking the rookies.  ...5313Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-turn-to-cornelius-edison-with-two-centers-injured/Armed with three starting interior linemen who could play center in 2017, the Minnesota Vikings had the luxury of positional flexibility.   But with the 2018 preseason opener on the horizon, they're in a pinch.   Between Joe Berger's retirement, Pat Elflein's offseason surgeries and Nick Easton'...5309Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/views-from-the-612-meet-oliver-drake-the-newest-twins-pitcher/The storied histories of the United States Naval Academy and Major League Baseball have intersected exactly three times.   You can be forgiven if you aren’t completely up to speed on the story of Nemo Gaines, who was at the academy from 1918-21, then made his big-league debut later that year on J...5308Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/watch-fernando-rodneys-ninth-inning-entrance-from-field-level/I had the fortune of being able to take my wife and one-year-old daughter to Sunday's game at Target Field and, for the first time in my life, sit in the Champions Club.   To quote Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."   The trip was to celebrate our seventh...5307Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-jake-cave-trade-is-looking-pretty-good-for-the-minnesota-twins-right-now/Ardent fans have memorized the poor trades the Minnesota Twins have made over the years. Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps. Aaron Hicks for John Ryan Murphy. The Delmon Young Trade. Dumping J.J. Hardy. Johan Santana to the Mets.   Some look better in retrospect -- nobody expected Eduardo Escobar to ma...5304Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/just-wait-for-that-moment-whenever-that-happens-dont-let-go-johan-santana-inducted-into-twins-hall-of-fame-on-saturday/It’s very seldom that something in this line of work gives me a chill or a thrill.   Don’t mistake that for me taking watching baseball for a living for granted; rather, even such a cool experience like seeing MLB ballparks becomes a bit more mundane when it’s a daily occurrence.   It’s just pa...5301Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/player-ratings-united-stunned-in-final-minutes-lose-2-1-to-seattle/Positives Home form. The Loons looked well-oiled in the first half, integrating the new boy Ángelo Rodríguez swimmingly and flowing forward to create numerous good chances, including hitting the post twice. United’s stellar run of form at TCF Bank Stadium looked set for its fifth straight win as...5299Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-are-no-strangers-to-picking-up-new-offenses/When Kirk Cousins left Minnesota Vikings mini-camp, his head was still spinning as he tried to acclimate to John DeFilippo's new offense.   "It’s a bit like drinking through a fire hose right now," he said at the time.   Not unlike a student taking summer school classes, Cousins set aside some q...5298Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/debunking-your-favorite-logical-fallacies-regarding-the-twins-at-the-trade-deadline/In case you've been under a rock over the past four days, you've no doubt seen the widespread reaction to how the Minnesota Twins handled the trade deadline.   It hasn't been great!   But most of it isn't rooted in facts or solid rationale. And I get it; fans are fired up because they get to kno...5297Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/five-takeaways-from-week-1-of-training-camp/One week removed from their first full team practice -- and one week away from their first preseason game -- the Minnesota Vikings have entered the dog days of camp where the urge to compete against opponents besides those in purple helmets is growing.   The opening week began with mourning over...5296Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/warne-twins-should-target-yasmani-grandal-this-offseason/It’s no secret this year hasn’t gone as planned for the Minnesota Twins.   It’s also no secret that the Twins -- who look drastically different than they did even a week ago -- will see significant turnover this offseason on the roster.   Not only were traded players Eduardo Escobar, Brian Dozie...5293Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ifeadi-odenigbo-adjusts-to-life-at-defensive-tackle/It's no secret that the Vikings have incredible depth at defensive end and have some questions to answer at the back end of their defensive tackle rotation. They may have used the first fact to address the second -- Ifeadi Odenigbo has been playing at defensive tackle since OTAs and hasn't taken a...5292Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-an-naia-startup-and-division-iii-powerhouse-pursued-kirk-cousins/John Heavner had a job to do. A pretty hard one.   The young coach in his early 30s had just landed his first head coaching job at Dordt College, a small NAIA school in Sioux Center, Iowa with under 1,500 students. He had previously been an assistant at his alma mater East Central University, the...5290Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/heres-what-pete-morelli-said-about-the-new-defenseless-quarterback-rule/Most NFL fans have been eager to debate the perpetually-changing catch rule, as well as the new personal foul call that will be assessed to players who initiate contact with their helmet.   But a different rule discussed in Thursday's meeting between league officials and reporters generated the m...5289Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000