Vikings fan Tim Walz discusses security concerns about his Lambeau visit, praises head coach Kevin O’Connell
Tim Walz may be campaigning, but he remains close to one of the loves of his life. The Minnesota governor's football career is well documented. Long before he entered politics, he was a teacher at Mankato West High School and an assistant coach for the school's football team. Earlier this month, I attended the Michigan […]
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is a maestro, and Sam Darnold is his ideal backup instrument
It's not uncommon for Minnesota Vikings head coach and offensive play designer Kevin O'Connell to build an emergency quarterback system on the fly out of spit and packaging materials. In 2023, O'Connell used Kirk Cousins for the first half of the season and everything was going well. But Cousins ruptured his Achilles tendon in Week […]
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has lighthearted exchange with mic’d-up Justin Jefferson during preseason game
The atmosphere at NFL preseason games tends to be more relaxed than what star players and coaches typically experience during the regular season. But it’s become relatively commonplace around the league for players to be microphoned during games, and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was quick to notice that Justin Jefferson was wearing a […]
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell charged with biting husband in domestic dispute: police
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested Friday for allegedly biting his husband and hitting him with a crowbar, but the mayor and his wife left court holding hands on Monday and apologized. According to reports, Taunton Mayor Shauna O’Connell, 54, is facing charges stemming from a domestic dispute that occurred at their home around 8.20pm on […]