Recent content from Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: 'Lindsay Whalen babies' show out at state tourney
Many playing in the girls basketball state tournament grew up watching Lindsay Whalen star for the Lynx. Now they're drawing offers from D-I schools and following the path paved by the likes of Paige Bueckers.
Scoggins: It rained buzzer-beaters, and Orono rode out the storm
A two-overtime boys basketball section final against Benilde-St. Margaret's featured last-second baskets at every breaking point.
Scoggins: Vikings' Darnold era may not be lengthy, but it's the right step for both sides
Both Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Sam Darnold danced around the implications of the new quarterback's one-year contract.
Scoggins: O'Connell must choose a QB -- and the GM has to draft him
Sam Darnold serves a purpose, but his purpose won't be to lead the Vikings for years to come. Coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah need to get that quarterback in the draft.
Scoggins: Cousins got his money, and Vikings were right to start over
Kirk Cousins became too expensive, and the Vikings bosses didn't cave. Bravo. Now, ace the next text: who's the new QB?
Scoggins: Clark recovers from horrid 1st half to lead Iowa comeback
Caitlin Clark missed shots that she probably makes with her eyes shut most days. She slammed her fist in frustration. She complained to the refs. Then she took control.
How a gruff 'teddy bear' became the winningest coach in state history
In his 46th season at New London-Spicer, Mike Dreier has compiled 1,069 victories, two state championships, six runner-up finishes — and three technical fouls.
Scoggins isn't a Swiftie, but sure he witnessed basketball's version
Fans packed the Barn to the rafters and the greatest scorer in women's college basketball history. Caitlin Clark swished a three-pointer on the game's first possession. And three more in quick succession.
Scoggins: Are Twins strikeouts a problem? Or am I the problem?
Are we going to have to sit through another summer of K after K after K? Derek Falvey calmed Chip Scoggins down (a little).
Scoggins: U's other players must step up to fill void left by Braun's absence
The drop-off in playmaking in Mara Braun's absence is impossible to ignore. Coach Dawn Plitzuweit needs to elevate the rest of the roster for the Gophers to be successful.