A quick snapshot at the new members of the Minnesota Vikings. GM Rick Spielman addressed a great need on the 0-line and hopefully found another anchor in the secondary of an improving defense. Continue reading Who’s Who? Meet the new Minnesota Vikings
Nemanja Bjelica was drafted by the Timberwolves in 2010. It’s now 2015 and he has signed on to finally come over. He has had a long road to get to Minnesota. But you should be excited he is here. Continue reading Meet Nemanja Bjelica: Not Just Another European
I am excited to continue this series every Friday for Skyline Sports and explore all sports and find stories of athletes who, at one time, were highly-touted prospects or stars in their respective sports but have seemed to fallen off and out of the public eye. Whether self-inflicted or otherwise they no longer were living the lives they once were. I’m going to answer the question.. … Continue reading Where Are They Now: Barry Zito
Landon Collins S, Alabama Vitals: Height Weight Arm Length Hand Size 6’0” 228lbs 31.5” 9 ⅜” NFL Combine Results: Vertical 40 yd dash Broad Jump 3 Cone Drill 20 yd shuttle 60 yd shuttle Bench Press (Pro Day) 35.0 in 4.53 sec 120.0 in (10ft) 7.38 sec 4.33 sec 11.94 sec 16 reps (225lbs) Overview: Unanimous All-American after junior season at the … Continue reading Prospect Profile: Landon Collins
Season Overview This season was marked with numerous struggles: the situation with Adrian Peterson, injuries to Matt Cassel, Jerick McKinnon, Kyle Rudolph, Chad Greenway, and playing outdoors for the first time on a regular basis since 1981. All of these factors could have been excuses to shut this thing down and play for next season, but that is not the way teams will play under … Continue reading State of the Purple
These 74 players have been granted special eligibility to enter the 2015 NFL Draft: Nelson Agholor WR, University of Southern California Javorious “Buck” Allen RB, University of Southern California Jay Ajayi RB, Boise State Kwon Alexander LB, LSU Jalen Collins DB, LSU Arik Armstead DE, Oregon Malcom Brown DT, Texas Alex Carter DB, Stanford B.J. Catalon RB, TCU Tevin Coleman RB, Indiana Landon Collins DB, … Continue reading Early 2015 NFL Draft Entrants
Padres, Nationals, Rays Complete 3-Team Deal Washington Nationals have received: SS Trea Turner (2014 1st round pick), P Joe Ross. San Diego Padres receive: OF Wil Myers (2013 Rookie of the Year), C Ryan Hanigan, P Jose Castillo and P Geraldo Reyes. Tampa Bay Rays receive: C Rene Rivera, RHP Butch Smith, 1B-Prospect Jake Bauers from San Diego. They will also get quite a … Continue reading Rays, Nationals, Padres Complete Huge Deal
Major Moves of the Week -Chicago Cubs make MAJOR moves Cubs signed huge FA P Jon Lester to a 6yr/$155M deal. They also acquire C Miguel Montero from the DBacks in exchange for P Jefferson Mejia and Zach Godley. -Mat Latos to the Marlins SP Mat Latos traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Miami Marlins for SP Anthony DeSclafani and C/DH Chad Wallach. -Mark … Continue reading Winter Meetings: Major Moves
Game #20: Minnesota Timberwolves (4-15) vs. Golden State Warriors (17-2) Monday 12/8/14 @ Target Center- 7:00pm Minneapolis, MN Last Game: Minnesota Timberwolves: (L, 101-123 vs. San Antonio Spurs) Golden State Warriors: (W, 112-102 vs. Chicago Bulls) The Baseline The Warriors have been golden this season so far, posting an NBA-best 17-2 record, a 12-game win streak, and have the only guard tandem to both … Continue reading Timberwolves: Game #20 Primer
Paul Molitor Manager Born in 1956 (age 58) he was a graduate of Cretin High School in St. Paul, MN. He was a 28th round selection by the St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher in 1974 but opted instead to stay home and attend the University of Minnesota. After three successful seasons at the U he was selected third overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in … Continue reading A New Era: 2015 Minnesota Twins Coaching Staff
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