SB Nation Minnesota: All Posts by Pardeep Toorhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48959/mn-fave.png2013-01-05T22:04:04-06:00https://minnesota.sbnation.com/authors/pardeep-toor/rss2013-01-05T22:04:04-06:002013-01-05T22:04:04-06:00Green Bay dominates Minnesota, 24-10
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<p>The Minnesota Vikings' offense struggled without starting quarterback Christian Ponder. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a>' offense came to a halt without starting quarterback <span>Christian Ponder</span> as they fell to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a>, 24-10, on Saturday.</p>
<p>The win ended Minnesota's season while propelling Green Bay into the second round of the playoffs, where the Packers will play the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> next weekend.</p>
<p>Ponder was inactive for the game as he struggled with an elbow injury all week. <span>Joe Webb</span> started his first game of the season in place of Ponder and was 11-of-30 passing for 180 yards with one touchdown and one interception.</p>
<p>The Vikings jumped out to a 3-0 lead on their first possession of the game but the Packers scored 24 unanswered points to secure the blowout win.</p>
<p><span>Adrian Peterson</span> carried the ball 22 times for 99 yards in the game.</p>
<p><span>Aaron Rodgers</span> was 23-of-33 passing for 274 yards and one touchdown while <span>DuJuan Harris</span> led the Packers' rushing attack with 17 carries for 47 yards and one touchdown.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-vikings/2013/1/5/3840878/vikings-vs-packers-2013-nfl-playoffs-resultsPardeep Toor2013-01-05T21:16:53-06:002013-01-05T21:16:53-06:00Portland beats Minnesota, 102-97
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<p>Nikola Pekovic recorded his 10th double-double of the season on Saturday. </p> <p><span>Nikola Pekovic</span> had 21 points and 15 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season but it wasn't enough to beat Portland, as the <a href="https://www.canishoopus.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Timberwolves</a> fell to the <a href="https://www.blazersedge.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Trail Blazers</a>, 102-97, on Saturday.</p>
<p>The Timberwolves trailed 79-61 heading into the fourth quarter but went on a 26-12 run to pull within four, 91-87, with just over three minutes remaining in the game. Portland answered with a 5-0 run to extend its lead to 96-87 with 1:57 remaining in the fourth quarter and were able to hang on for the rest of the game to secure the win.</p>
<p>Portland was led by <span>Nicolas Batum</span> who scored 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field including five three-pointers.</p>
<p><span>Kevin Love</span> did not play against Portland, as it was announced before the game that he had re-fractured his third metacarpal on the same hand that he injured in the preseason that caused him to miss the first three weeks of the season. <span>Ricky Rubio</span> missed his fourth consecutive game due to back spasms.</p>
<p>The win improved Portland to 18-15 on the season while dropping Minnesota to 15-15.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-timberwolves/2013/1/5/3840874/trail-blazers-vs-timberwolves-final-scorePardeep Toor2012-12-30T07:00:43-06:002012-12-30T07:00:43-06:00Packers vs. Vikings: Game time, TV, injuries
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<p>The Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Packers on Sunday. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Vikings</a> will attempt to win four games in a row for the first time this season when they host the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> this Sunday.</p>
<p>Minnesota can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Packers while a loss coupled with a series of other scenarios could knock the Vikings out of the playoffs altogether.</p>
<p><span>Adrian Peterson</span> will once again be relied upon to lead Minnesota's rushing attack as he attempts to eclipse 2,000 yards for the first time in his career. Peterson has already set a career-high with 1,898 rushing yards this season and is 102 yards shy of 2,000.</p>
<p>The Green Bay Packers are giving up 111.9 yards rushing per game this season.</p>
<p><b>Game Date/Time:</b> Sunday Dec. 30 at 4:25 p.m. EST<br><br><b>Location:</b> Mall of America Field</p>
<p><b>TV Schedule:</b> FOX <br><br><b>TV Distribution Map:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/">The506.com</a><br><br>Radio Schedule: Radio KFAN (FM 100.3)</p>
<p><i>Visit </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/"><i>A</i>cme Packing Company</a><i> for more news and updates on the Green Bay Packers. Also visit </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dailynorseman.com/">Daily Norseman</a><i> for all the information on the Minnesota Vikings.</i></p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-vikings/2012/12/30/3810030/vikings-packers-2012-schedule-tv-time-injury-updatesPardeep Toor2012-12-12T12:46:29-06:002012-12-12T12:46:29-06:00Vikings versus Rams has playoff implications
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<p>The loser of the Vikings versus Rams game will have a difficult road to the playoffs. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> will visit the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a> on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in a game with significant playoff implications.</p>
<p>At 7-6 on the year, the Vikings are tied with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> for seventh in the conference, one game behind<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/"> </a><span class="sbn-auto-link">the</span><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/"> Chicago Bears</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> who are both 8-5. The Rams at 6-6-1 on the year and are just behind the Vikings in the standings. The Bears and Seahawks currently hold the final two playoff positions in the NFC.</p>
<p>The Bears will play the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> this week while the Seahawks play the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Bills</a> in Buffalo.</p>
<p>The complete Week 15 NFL schedule is below (all times are Eastern):</p>
<p><b>Thursday Dec. 13</b><br>Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia at 8:20 p.m. <br><br><b>Sunday Dec. 16</b><br>Indianapolis vs. Houston at 1 p.m.<br>Denver vs. Baltimore at 1 p.m<br>Jacksonville vs. Miami at 1 p.m.<br>Washington vs. Cleveland at 1 p.m.<br>Minnesota vs. St. Louis at 1 p.m.<br>Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans at 1 p.m.<br><span class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</span> vs. Atlanta at 1 p.m.<br>Green Bay vs. Chicago at 1 p.m.<br><br>Seattle vs. Buffalo at 4:05 p.m. <br>Carolina vs. San Diego at 4:05 p.m.<br>Detroit vs. Arizona at 4:05 p.m.<br>Kansas City vs. Oakland at 4:25 p.m.<br>Pittsburgh vs. Dallas at 4:25 p.m.<br>San Francisco vs. New England at 8:20 p.m. <br><br><b>Monday Dec. 17</b><br><span class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</span> vs. Tennessee at 8:30 p.m.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-vikings/2012/12/12/3759334/2012-nfl-schedule-week-15Pardeep Toor2012-12-08T20:43:45-06:002012-12-08T20:43:45-06:00Vikings QB Christian Ponder hopes to bounce back
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<p>Christian Ponder threw two interceptions versus the Packers last week. </p> <p><a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Vikings</a> quarterback <span>Christian Ponder</span> is hoping to bounce back after a 23-14 loss to the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> last week in which he threw two key interceptions in the third quarter.</p>
<p>Ponder was was 12-of-25 passing for 119 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions against the Packers last week. The Vikings led the Packers, 14-10, at halftime before Ponder's interceptions swung the momentum and the Minnesota offense failed to score in the second half.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Preview_Lots_at_stake_for_Vikings_Christian_Ponder_in_Bears_rematch120812">Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com</a> thinks "it's not beyond reason" to think that backup quarterback <span>Joe Webb</span> may see playing time if Ponder struggles again this week when the Vikings take on the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a>.</p>
<p>At 6-6 so far this season, the Vikings trail the Packers and Bears by two games in the NFC North division and are still in the running for a wild card spot.</p>
<p>Ponder was 22-of-43 passing for 159 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Vikings' 28-10 loss to the Bears in Week 12.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-vikings/2012/12/8/3745360/minnesota-vikings-qb-christian-ponderPardeep Toor2012-12-05T12:13:43-06:002012-12-05T12:13:43-06:00Twins reportedly open to trading Ben Revere
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<p>The Minnesota Twins continue to explore trade options this off-season. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> might be continuing their active off-season as they may be open to trading outfielder <span>Ben Revere</span>, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/statuses/276192321849151489" target="_blank">Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com.</a></p>
<p>Revere hit .294 with 32 RBIs, 70 runs and 40 stolen bases for the Twins in 2012. In his three-year career, Revere is hitting .278 with 127 hits and 74 stolen bases in 254 games for Minnesota.</p>
<p>Morosi suggests that the Twins would need to get back a center fielder in the deal that may send Revere elsewhere.</p>
<p>Revere's 40 stolen bases tied him with <span>Jose Reyes</span> for fifth in the league last season, just nine behind league-leader <span>Mike Trout</span>.</p>
<p>The Minnesota Twins also traded outfielder <span>Denard Span</span> to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> in exchange for right-handed pitcher on Alex Meyer on Nov. 29.</p>
<p>Minnesota is <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121203&content_id=40513050&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb" target="_blank">reportedly</a> searching free agency and trade options to acquire starting pitching this off-season.</p>
<p>The Twins finished fifth in the AL Central with a 66-96 record.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-twins/2012/12/5/3731890/minnesota-twins-ben-revere-trade-rumorsPardeep Toor2012-12-01T19:48:15-06:002012-12-01T19:48:15-06:00North Dakota State dominates South Dakota State
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<p>North Dakota State scored 28 unanswered points after falling behind early to move on in the FCS playoffs. </p> <p>North Dakota State rushed 45 times for 218 yards and two touchdowns on the ground to defeat South Dakota State, 28-3, in the FCS playoffs on Saturday.</p>
<p>John Crockett led the Bison with 11 carries for 90 yards while Sam Ojuri added 19 carries for 65 yards. Ryan Smith and Brock Jensen each had a rushing touchdown for North Dakota State.</p>
<p>North Dakota State fell down, 3-0, after the first quarter but had three touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 21-3 lead at half.</p>
<p>The Bison had the only score of the second half in the fourth quarter when Jensen connected with Garrett Bruhn in the end zone for the second time in the game on a 9-yard pass with 5:27 left.</p>
<p>Jensen was 15-of-25 passing for 110 yards and two touchdowns in the game. Bruhn had two receptions for 21 yards and a pair of scores. Ryan Smith was North Dakota State's leading receiver with five receptions for 31 yards.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/2012/12/1/3716156/north-dakota-st-vs-south-dakota-st-2012-fcs-resultsPardeep Toor2012-12-01T08:01:44-06:002012-12-01T08:01:44-06:00NBA scores: Wolves beat Bucks
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<p>Five Timberwolves scored in double-figures to help defeat the Bucks on Friday. </p> <p><span>Nikola Pekovic</span> had 14 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks and two steals to help lead Minnesota over Milwaukee, 95-85, on Friday.</p>
<p><span>Kevin Love</span> added 15 points and 14 rebounds for his sixth consecutive double-double since returning from a wrist injury on Nov. 21.</p>
<p><span>Larry Sanders</span> had 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 blocks for a rare triple-double off the bench for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a>.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a> recovered from a poor loss against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/">Indiana Pacers</a>, 79-77, on Nov. 27 to dominate the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a>, 122-103, on Friday. <span>Dwight Howard</span> led the Lakers with 28 points, 20 rebounds and three blocks.</p>
<p>All the NBA scores from Thursday and Friday are below:</p>
<p><b>Thursday Nov. 29</b><br>Miami 105, San Antonio 100<br>Golden State 106, Denver 105</p>
<p><b>Friday Nov. 30 </b><br>Toronto 101, Phoenix 97<br>Brooklyn 98, Orlando 86<br>Philadelphia 104, Charlotte 98<br>Cleveland 113, Atlanta 111<br>Boston 96, Portland 78<br>New York 108, Washington 87<br>Oklahoma City 106, Utah 94<br>Minnesota 95, Milwaukee 85<br>Memphis 90, Detroit 78<br>Indiana 97, Sacramento 92<br>LA Lakers 122, Denver 103</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-timberwolves/2012/12/1/3713930/nba-scores-2012Pardeep Toor2012-11-18T10:00:22-06:002012-11-18T10:00:22-06:00No surprises in Minnesota's loss to Nebraska
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<p>Nebraska scored the first 38 points of the game and defeated Minnesota 38-14 on Saturday, which didn't surprise GopherNation at <a href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2012/11/17/3659582/gophers-humbled-in-lincoln-nebraska-dominates-7-38" target="_blank">The Daily Gopher.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2012/11/17/3659582/gophers-humbled-in-lincoln-nebraska-dominates-7-38" target="_blank"></a>GopherNation credits Nebraska and categorizes them as the "class of the conference", while suggesting that their defense might also be the the best in the Big Ten.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2012/11/17/3659582/gophers-humbled-in-lincoln-nebraska-dominates-7-38" target="_blank">GopherNation adds:</a></p>
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<p>Nobody thought we'd win, most of us assumed it would be more competitive, but it wasn't. Nobody should be surprised that Nebraska is much better than we are.</p>
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<p>The Nebraska defense held Minnesota to just 11 first downs and 177 total yards of offense in the game. The Golden Gophers were 1-for-13 on third down and scored all their points in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach.</p>
<p>The loss dropped Minnesota to 6-5 on the season and 2-5 in conference play. The Golden Gophers are already bowl eligible and will take on a struggling Michigan State team that lost to Northwestern at home on Saturday.</p>
<p>Minnesota has gone 2-5 since opening the season with four consecutive wins.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-golden-gophers/2012/11/18/3660288/nebraska-minnesota-2012-reactionPardeep Toor2012-11-17T21:55:58-06:002012-11-17T21:55:58-06:00Nebraska dominates Minnesota, 38-14
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<p>Taylor Martinez threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns to lead Nebraska over Minnesota, 38-14, on Saturday.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-golden-gophers/2012/11/17/3660274/2012-college-football-schedule-minnesota-visits-nebraska-in-key-bigPardeep ToorTom Lewis