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J.J. McCarthy throws horrendous first pitch at Twins game

In the words of Bob Uecker, the pitch was just Go outside a little. Vikings first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy threw out the first pitch before the Twins-Rays game at Target Field on Tuesday, making it clear his career is in football, not baseball. Minnesota’s rookie quarterback threw the ceremonial first pitch, sending it flying […]

J.J. Watt leaves door open for Texans if they ‘absolutely need it’

JJ Watt revealed he could return to the NFL with just a phone call if necessary. On Saturday, at a charity softball game, Watt, who just completed his first season of retirement, told Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans that if the head coach needs him next season, he’ll be ready. That’s what it means. It […]

J.J. McCarthy, fiancée Katya Kuropas ‘home’ with Vikings after draft

“Home” Sweet Minnesota. New Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy and his fiancée Katya Klopas arrived in Minnesota after the team selected the former Michigan product with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Klopas, who reshared a post on McCarthy’s Instagram page and announced his engagement to the 21-year-old quarterback in January, posted a […]

J.J. McCarthy is the biggest winner from the 2024 NFL Draft by a mile

A few days after the NFL Draft, everyone is looking to find out which team won. Someone who has turned their fortunes around or worked hard enough to overcome difficulties. Often we don’t discuss the players or more specifically how we discuss them. They are Faired in a draft trade. Looking through that lens, there […]

Vikings trade up in NFL Draft to select J.J. McCarthy after surprising fall

There is always a wild card in the NFL Draft. This year it was JJ McCarthy. The Michigan quarterback and reigning national champion has exploded onto draft boards in recent weeks after months of not even being considered as a first-rounder to begin the 2023 college season. Even college head coach Jim Harbaugh made a […]

Who is J.J. McCarthy’s fiancée Katya Kuropas?

JJ McCarthy is ready to move on to the next chapter with her future husband and NFL quarterback. The Michigan product, who won a national championship with the Wolverines in January 2024, is one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class. Katia Klopas is engaged to former Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy. […]