Judd Zulgad
@jzulgad
Mackey & Judd, Purple Daily and Judd's Hockey Show podcasts for SKOR North. Find my columns and analysis on Minnesota teams at http://juddzulgad.substack.com.
Loved that place. Saw a ton of games there and went to open skating there as well. It was the Chicago Stadium of college hockey.
Throwback to the last ever game at Williams Arena (1993), a 5-4 OT win over North Dakota to end their season and advance to the Final Five, which the Gophers would send up winning. Can’t think of a better way to send off a legendary barn. #tbt
I'm not buying the story the Vikings offered Sam Darnold a contract because they wanted to keep him. I think they offered him a contract knowing he wouldn't accept. As far as Daniel Jones, they wanted him back as a backup. He would not be QB1 right now and that's why he left.
A quick look at J.J. McCarthy's second day of training camp. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-2-recap-…

Justin Jefferson said he had some mild tightness in his legs today and sat out the end of practice. No concerns even in the short term. Just a nod toward preventing the leg issues that he experienced in 2023.
A breakdown of J.J.'s first day on the practice field. Spoiler alert: There was a lot to like.
Minnesota #Vikings QB JJ McCarthy shows off his CANNON at training camp @jzulgad's camp notes with @thorku are available on the Purple Daily podcast feed! #SKOL 🎙️: linktr.ee/skornorth
So nice, we're wearing them twice 💜💛 📰: mnvkn.gs/3H09t94
Wolves play-by-play voice Michael Grady, who will work a package of NBA games for Amazon next season, also has been added to NBC's coverage. He will work a limited schedule for the Wolves, but it remains to be seen what that number will be.
On J.J. McCarthy's first day running the show for the Vikings. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/the-wait-is-…

Evening Judd: #Vikings news and notes from Day 1 of training camp. Sponsored by @KwikTrip
Judd's Camp Notes on Thursday's Purple Daily with @PhilMackey, @DexsTweets and @thorku are set to go. This will include J.J. McCarthy's first day (charted him 9-for-12 in team), J.J. and J.J. getting on same page and Sam Howell's rough start. Plenty of other observations as well.
There was no Josh Metellus hold-in on Day 1 of Vikings camp. He took part in all drills. He was used as the starting safety in base opposite Harrison Smith and Theo Jackson replaced him at safety when Metellus moved around.
This is one awful baseball game. This Dodgers bullpen is pathetic and it’s not as if the Twins have gotten a well pitched game. Woof.
Is this Dodgers bullpen going to get them to the World Series?
Afternoon Judd: Updates on #Vikings offensive linemen Christian Darrisaw and Will Fries Sponsored by @KwikTrip
The Vikings spent big in free agency to be able to win any fight they enter this season. Unlocked on the eve of training camp! juddzulgad.substack.com/p/vikings-addi…

What a brutal send by Dino Ebel. Freeman was touching third as Bader got the ball.
It’s a shame that Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan’s fantastic seasons are being wasted on this Twins team.
Five Vikings training camp storylines, leading with Josh Metellus' contract situation. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/5-vikings-st…

On J.J. McCarthy's time having arrived. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/go-time-viki…
