MSU’s all-time leader in passing yards reminisces on career, awaits the destination of his future The journey to the NFL is often a road that is never flat, nor one with a clear destination. Those who have had faceoffs with adversity have shown to be more mentally and emotionally tested […]
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The traits that make Nathan Shepherd an effective pass rusher
Every year during the NFL Draft process, there is a prospect that reigns from the FCS or Division II ranks that captured the eyes of scouts and analysts at some point. This year is no different. There have been a few who have certainly made them a topic of discussion […]
Taven Bryan: A ‘flashy’ prospect in need of refinement
When it comes to the discussion of the top defensive tackles in the 2018 NFL Draft, one name that has been stirring up the conversation is Florida’s Taven Bryan. The red-shirt junior from Casper, Wyoming may not have the stats that jump off the page as with some of the […]
Zimmer’s 2018 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
The 2018 Reese’s’ Senior Bowl has officially passed, leaving the NFL combine as the next big test for prospects of the 2018 draft. In my first mock draft of the year, I laid a foundation for what teams could possibly do with their selection when they are officially on the […]
Maurice Hurst Jr. a superior run defender with pass rush potential
When talking about some of the best interior defensive linemen in the 2018 NFL Draft, Michigan’s Maurice Hurst Jr. should be one of the first names brought up. The son of former New England Patriots defensive back Maurice Hurst, the 6-foot-2, 282 defensive tackle was a force for the Wolverines […]
Bradley Chubb has the tools to become a force in the NFL
In today’s NFL, having a pass rush presence is essential for success. It’s the difference between having a glimmer of hope in playing in a postseason game or having to refocus efforts prior to the shift of the offseason schedule. Just look at the four remaining teams playing in their […]
Vikings aim to end playoff curse, ‘Bring It Home’
We are a mere 24 hours away from what could easily be the most anticipated playoff game for Vikings fans since the 2009 NFC Championship Game. Oddly enough, Minnesota’s opponent Sunday in the NFC Divisional round is none other than the New Orleans Saints – the franchise that “killed the […]
ZIMMER: Fleck, Gophers made strides to becoming ‘ELITE’
For Head Coach P.J. Fleck, the standard – from the moment he walked on campus – was to build an ‘ELITE’ program at the University of Minnesota. Having just 25 days to build his first recruiting class, it was reported that Fleck and members of his staff started to blaze […]
The NHL could have a future in Seattle
It’s been 93 years since Seattle last put a team on the ice at the professional level. That time may be near an end. On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a 7-1 vote for a $600 million in renovations to KeyArena. According to the Seattle Times’ Geoff Baker, council […]
College Football Playoff picture nearly set
The college football season is nearing its end of the 2017 season and there’s still one question that remains to linger until bowl season. Who’s in? On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff committee announced its rankings for Week 13, giving us just a glimpse of what could be the potential […]