Chip Scoggins
Columnist
SportsChip Scoggins is a sports columnist and enterprise writer for the Star Tribune. A graduate of the University of Missouri journalism school, Scoggins worked at newspapers in Texas, Connecticut, North Carolina and Chicago before joining the Star Tribune in 2000. He has been named Minnesota's Sportswriter of the Year four times by the National Sports Media Association.
Latest from Chip Scoggins
Colleges
Uncorked QBs smashing records all across Minnesota
Football Across Minnesota: ‘Ground and pound’ offenses are disappearing, replaced by record-setting quarterbacks at several Division II and III schools. Plus: prep stars, 8-2 Vikings and more.
November 19, 2024
Vikings
Scoggins: What does Vikings' 8-2 record say about them?
The Vikings currently are tied for the fourth-best record in the NFL. Does that say more about them or the league? Does it matter? Enjoy it, Vikings fans.
November 18, 2024
Vikings
Vikings defenders manage to show their best and their worst
Harrison Smith made a crucial interception, and people in purple dominated the line of scrimmage. But there was that 98-yard pass …
November 18, 2024
Sports
Scoggins: Vikings' O’Connell must crack the code of complicated puzzle
The team's offense has to get back on track, and that means finding a way to get the ball to Justin Jefferson.
November 16, 2024
Vikings
Scoggins: Vikings’ Smith is 'Hitman' on field and man of many talents off
A many of many talents, star safety Harrison Smith might be the most interesting man in the NFL — and he's a future Hall of Famer
November 14, 2024
High Schools
Football Across Minnesota: Meet Cam, the can-do star from down south
One of the most exciting players coming to Minneapolis for Semifinal Week is Cam Hungerholt, the do-it-all star of LeRoy-Ostrander. He can run, throw, tackle, score … and ace that quiz on Monday morning.
November 12, 2024
High Schools
Scoggins: Getting even meant getting two picks vs. Edina
Maple Grove defensive back Brayden Dozier had two interceptions Thursday, one year after getting picked on by the Hornets in a playoff loss.
November 9, 2024
Gophers
Scoggins: Among pantheon of Gophers running backs, Taylor has his own special traits
What makes Darius Taylor such an effective running back for the Gophers? Many things, but especially his vision and ability to find creases.
November 8, 2024
Vikings
Scoggins: Vikings’ Smith is 'Hitman' on field and man of many talents off
A many of many talents, star safety Harrison Smith might be the most interesting man in the NFL — and he's a future Hall of Famer
November 14, 2024
High Schools
Football Across Minnesota: Meet Cam, the can-do star from down south
One of the most exciting players coming to Minneapolis for Semifinal Week is Cam Hungerholt, the do-it-all star of LeRoy-Ostrander. He can run, throw, tackle, score … and ace that quiz on Monday morning.
November 12, 2024
High Schools
Scoggins: Getting even meant getting two picks vs. Edina
Maple Grove defensive back Brayden Dozier had two interceptions Thursday, one year after getting picked on by the Hornets in a playoff loss.
November 9, 2024
Gophers
Scoggins: Among pantheon of Gophers running backs, Taylor has his own special traits
What makes Darius Taylor such an effective running back for the Gophers? Many things, but especially his vision and ability to find creases.
November 8, 2024