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
Gophers
Scoggins: Not a lot to get excited about over ‘new’ Gophers offense
First-game issues aside, the offense as run by Max Brosmer looked a lot like the relatively pedestrian offenses of P.J. Fleck’s past teams.
August 30, 2024
Gophers
Scoggins: The Gophers will be sunk in the expanded Big Ten without a better passing game
The Gophers relied too heavily on the run when they were in the Big Ten West division, but now they’re in an 18-team conference with more high-powered offenses.
August 29, 2024
Sports
Scoggins: A tragic death. A town bonded by baseball. How Waterville embraced the Sellner family as one their own.
Following the tragic passing of Shane Sellner, the family found comfort and love in a town that wasn’t theirs — at least to begin with.
August 26, 2024
Gophers
Scoggins: Even a traditionalist can love the revamped college football landscape
The 12-team College Football Playoff, the 18-team Big Ten, the payments to players — all of it can enhance the sport.
August 24, 2024
Vikings
Scoggins: Kevin O’Connell’s leadership has helped Vikings navigate turbulent summer
Having already faced a series of emotionally jarring news this summer, the accumulation of it goes beyond the norm and has required every bit of O’Connell’s stewardship to see the Vikings through.
August 22, 2024
Wolves
Scoggins: NBA schedule shows Timberwolves have made the league’s A-list
With Anthony Edwards’ charisma a key selling point, the Wolves are getting many more prime time appearances.
August 18, 2024
Vikings
Loss of Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy a heartbreak, but anguish will pass
Plans for season have been thrown into disarray, but injury is a setback, not the end, for ex-Michigan star.
August 15, 2024
Gophers
Gophers QB Max Brosmer plays online chess 10-15 times daily to help keep his mind sharp
The Gophers are counting on new quarterback Max Brosmer’s quick decision making and accuracy, and he’ll face a learning curve coming from New Hampshire.
August 11, 2024
Vikings
Scoggins: Kevin O’Connell’s leadership has helped Vikings navigate turbulent summer
Having already faced a series of emotionally jarring news this summer, the accumulation of it goes beyond the norm and has required every bit of O’Connell’s stewardship to see the Vikings through.
August 22, 2024
Wolves
Scoggins: NBA schedule shows Timberwolves have made the league’s A-list
With Anthony Edwards’ charisma a key selling point, the Wolves are getting many more prime time appearances.
August 18, 2024
Vikings
Loss of Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy a heartbreak, but anguish will pass
Plans for season have been thrown into disarray, but injury is a setback, not the end, for ex-Michigan star.
August 15, 2024
Gophers
Gophers QB Max Brosmer plays online chess 10-15 times daily to help keep his mind sharp
The Gophers are counting on new quarterback Max Brosmer’s quick decision making and accuracy, and he’ll face a learning curve coming from New Hampshire.
August 11, 2024