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NDSU Grad Proposing Safer Alternative to Tackle Football

In the NFL alone, there were 281 reported concussions and head injuries suffered during the 2017 season

April 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In the NFL alone, there were 281 reported concussions and head injuries suffered during the 2017 season, a 15.6% increase over a five-year span. Because of this parents are reluctant to let their kids participate in the contact sport at a young age. “We did have some concerns and we knew we weren’t alone in those concerns,”…

NDSU FB: Deep Running Back Corp Keeping Players Motivated

Four running backs rushed for at least 400 yards last season

March 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With four of 15 spring practices under their belt, the bison football team is honing in on specifics a bit more. The running back position is one where the bison have an abundance of talent. Five players rushed for at least 400 yards last year: quarterback Easton Stick, plus four guys out of the backfield. Demaris Purifoy and…

NDSU LB Cox Defies Youth, Uses Experience to Help Younger Players

Jabril Cox led North Dakota State in tackles as a true freshman

March 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox has not completed his first year of college, but he is already using his experience to help out younger players in spring practice. Cox led the team in tackles as a true freshman, and he says he put on eight pounds of muscle so far this offseason. Even though he is…

Reports: Minnesota Vikings Decline to Tag Keenum

Vikings currently have zero quarterbacks under contract for 2018

February 26, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS — According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Minnesota Vikings are not expected to give Case Keenum a franchise tag. A tag would lock Keenum in Minnesota for one season. The Vikes have three quarterbacks now, Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Bradford, none of whom are under contract for the upcoming season. This latest report just adds to…

Jabril Cox’s Brother Among Four Signees for NDSU Football

Jasir Cox joins three recruits from Florida to sign on Wednesday

February 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State head football coach Chris Klieman announced the addition of four student-athletes to the Bison program Wednesday, Feb. 7, the first day of the National Letter of Intent regular signing period. The Bison signed three players from Florida and one from Missouri. They are Jacksonville wide receiver Kenneth Channelle of Ribault High School, Kansas…

Vikings Fans Watch the Super Bowl While Hoping Their Home Team Was Playing in Minneapolis

The fans say if the Vikings play just as well as they did this past season, there is a chance they could make the Super Bowl next year

February 4, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Vikings fans were spread out across the metro, watching the biggest sporting event of the year, but they were still a little disappointed about this years outcome. Many fans say they are still hooked on the Minneapolis Miracle and are hoping for a different end to the season next year. Even though their team isn’t at the…

Vikings Wrap: Fans Look Ahead to Next Season, Super Bowl LII Tix Going for $4,000

Although many in the valley say the outcome of the big game was rough, they are more determined than ever to get revenge next year

January 22, 2018

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FARGO, ND — It’s been a sad day for Vikings fans and many people in the metro aren’t holding back their emotions. Although many in the valley say the outcome of the big game was rough, they are more determined than ever to get revenge next year. Some say it’s important to look at how they played this season and…

Minnesota Family, Fans of the Vikings, Hoping for Their Own “Minnesota Miracle”

Now, one fan family is hoping for a miracle of their own. KMSP Fox 9 Reporter Leah Beno has their story from Minneapolis.

January 19, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS — It’s called the “Minnesota Miracle” and we’ve seen the replay two, 10, er…100 times. The Vikings win last week was done in stunning fashion after wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught an unbelievable pass from quarterback Case Keenum and cemented his place in NFL history. Now, one fan family is hoping for a miracle of their own. One that…

Boston University Study: Concussions Don’t Lead to CTE

CTE is a condition that can only be diagnosed upon death

January 18, 2018

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NATIONAL — A new study is shedding some light on the theory over concussions and a neurodegenerative disease. Researchers at Boston University say they do not believe concussions lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. CTE can cause a number of cognitive issues and show dementia and Alzheimer’s-related symptoms. Researchers say CTE is caused by repeated head trauma, regardless…

What a Dilly, We’re Going to Philly: Vikings Fans Gearing Up for the Big Game

Sports City in The West Acres Mall Says They are Seeing More Viking Sales Than Eagles Sales

January 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One local sports apparel store says that after last night’s breath-taking Vikings win over the Saints, apparel is selling like crazy. Sports City in West Acres Mall offers items for sports teams all over, but the closer the Super Bowl comes, the more Vikings gear is going out the door. They say although many people are on…