Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell refines offense ahead of first game against old friend Sean McVay

“Not surprised” about O’Connell’s success, McVay told L.A. reporters on Monday. “He’s done a great job his first two years with the variety of situations that have presented themselves. … Made a tremendous influence and impact here.” O’Connell said he draws from his Rams experiences all the time, such as allowing Vikings assistant coaches to… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell refines offense ahead of first game against old friend Sean McVay

Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Passes Away

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – National Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Arthur “Bucky” Maughan, who led the North Dakota State University wrestling program for 47 seasons from 1964 to 2011, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 83.   Maughan’s Bison teams won four NCAA Division II national championships in 1988,… Continue reading Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Passes Away

NDSU Extends Contract of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jory Collins

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University director of athletics Matt Larsen has announced a new five-year extension for women’s basketball head coach Jory Collins through the 2028-29 season. “Jory and his staff have completely transformed our women’s basketball program since the day he stepped on campus,” said Larsen. “We… Continue reading NDSU Extends Contract of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jory Collins

NDSU Seeking New Cheer Team Coach and Cheerleaders

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State University athletic department is accepting applications for a cheer coach to oversee the NDSU cheer team, a co-ed squad of cheerleaders and a mascot who appear at all Bison football and basketball home games, plus occasional travel to select road games and championship events.… Continue reading NDSU Seeking New Cheer Team Coach and Cheerleaders

Keller Named Summit League Coach of the Year

Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State director of track & field and cross country Stevie Keller has been named the Summit League Coach of the Year for the 2024 outdoor track & field season, the league announced Thursday.   This award marks Keller’s 20th Summit League Coach of… Continue reading Keller Named Summit League Coach of the Year

Tammy Duursma Named NDSU Cheer Team Coach

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – Tammy Duursma has been named cheer team coach at North Dakota State University, NDSU senior associate athletic director Colleen Heimstead announced Tuesday, April 23. Originally from Bismarck, N.D., Duursma has 20 years of teaching and coaching experience, including two years as an assistant coach for the NDSU… Continue reading Tammy Duursma Named NDSU Cheer Team Coach

NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away

Joe Schmidt

The football world mourns the loss of Joe Schmidt, an NFL legend and former Detroit Lions linebacker and head coach, whose extraordinary career left an indelible mark on the sport. Schmidt, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, was known for his fierce tackling and leadership on the field, helping the Lions secure championships in 1953 and… Continue reading NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away

NFL Super Bowl Champion and High School Coach Allen Aldridge Passes Away at 52

Allen Aldridge

Allen Aldridge, an NFL linebacker and Super Bowl XXXII champion with the Denver Broncos, leaves behind an impactful legacy both on and off the field. Born in Houston, Aldridge played college football for the University of Houston Cougars before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1994. His crowning achievement came in 1998 when he… Continue reading NFL Super Bowl Champion and High School Coach Allen Aldridge Passes Away at 52

Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison

Aaron Hjermstad

A grand jury in Hennepin County has handed down a chilling indictment against Aaron Hjermstad, a former teacher and coach already serving time for previous offenses. The 45-year-old faces 12 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, accused of assaulting victims all under the age of 13 between 2013 and 2021. Hjermstad, who worked at two… Continue reading Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison

Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

In a significant legal victory, David Marvin, the long-time head coach of the Warroad High School girls hockey team, has won a defamation lawsuit against six individuals who falsely accused him of criminal conduct. The settlement, reached this week, involved written apologies from the defendants and a $5,000 donation to a charity in Marvin’s name.… Continue reading Warroad Hockey Coach David Marvin Wins Defamation Case After Baseless Allegations

NBA Legend Joe “Jellybean” Bryant Passes Away at 69

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the former NBA player and father of the late basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, has died at the age of 69. The news of his passing was announced by his alma mater and confirmed by multiple sources. Bryant, a Philadelphia basketball hero, had an impressive career spanning eight seasons in the NBA, playing… Continue reading NBA Legend Joe “Jellybean” Bryant Passes Away at 69

🏈 Legendary Coach Monte Kiffin Passes Away at 84

Monte Kiffin

Monte Kiffin, the legendary defensive mind and father of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for his innovative “Tampa 2” defense, Kiffin left an indelible mark on both the NFL and college football. Kiffin’s career began as a player at the University of Nebraska, where he… Continue reading 🏈 Legendary Coach Monte Kiffin Passes Away at 84

Legendary Basketball Coach Robert Hughes Passes Away at 96

Robert Hughes

Robert Hughes, the iconic Fort Worth basketball coach and the winningest high school boys basketball coach in history, has died at the age of 96. Hughes, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy in the world of high school sports. Known for his remarkable coaching career, Hughes amassed more victories than… Continue reading Legendary Basketball Coach Robert Hughes Passes Away at 96