Jim Souhan
Columnist
SportsSouhan was Sports Editor of his high school paper at Vianney in St. Louis. He wrote and edited for the Missourian at the University of Missouri, where he earned a journalism degree with an emphasis on American literature.
Latest from Jim Souhan
Souhan: Vikings need to bring safety Harrison Smith back
The potential future Hall of Famer is playing like a star again, which means the team should look at signing him up for a 15th NFL season.
December 27, 2025
Souhan: Max Brosmer is not the Vikings’ backup QB of the future
The Vikings beat the Lions with little help from Brosmer, who isn’t the answer behind J.J. McCarthy, no matter how much you like the former Gopher’s feel-good story.
December 26, 2025
Souhan: Why the Wild’s Quinn Hughes trade might be the most impressive acquisition in recent Minnesota sports history
The stunning move the Wild made for Quinn Hughes is what the Vikings’ Herschel Walker trade was supposed to be back in 1989.
December 18, 2025
Souhan: Vikings are right not to tank; here are three reasons to support that stance
The idea that the Vikings should try to improve their draft position is a terrible one. How about they see if they can win with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy?
December 16, 2025
Souhan: McCarthy’s prime-time performance worthy of a dance
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's improved play in his first back-to-back NFL victories is giving reason for optimism amid a frustrating season.
December 15, 2025
Souhan: I’ll take Vikings’ calm over Cowboys’ chaos under Jones
Dallas’ owner is far more famous than the Wilf family. That’s his problem, and it’s why his team hasn’t made it to the NFC title game since the 1995 season.
December 14, 2025
Souhan: Tommies, Johnnies meet again during ‘special evening’
St. Thomas, which has moved up to Division I, defeated longtime Division III rival St. John’s in men’s basketball on Thursday in a night of nostalgia.
December 12, 2025
Souhan: Yes, J.J. McCarthy and Troy Aikman have similarities
Aikman was knocked around in his winless rookie season in Dallas but eventually emerged as a great leader. Is McCarthy on the same path?
December 9, 2025
Souhan: J.J. McCarthy’s best is good enough for now for the Vikings
The Vikings get the breakthrough from their quarterback they’ve been waiting for all season, as J.J. McCarthy looked poised, threw accurately and read the defense quickly.
December 8, 2025
Souhan: Watch these four Vikings as the games become meaningless
Is this season a disappointment or an existential threat? J.J. McCarthy and Christian Darrisaw are among the players who hold the answer.
December 7, 2025
Souhan: Brenda Frese, returning to face Gophers, is a rare case
Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese will be at Williams Arena on Sunday. She continues to have success after leaving Minnesota.
December 5, 2025
Souhan: If Twins trade Byron Buxton, they’d get a haul, but they couldn’t replace him
A report that Byron Buxton is waiving his no-trade clause sparks more discussion about the direction of the team.
December 3, 2025
