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
Sports
Souhan: Time for Vikings to lock up their future
Following Sunday’s dramatic victory, the Vikings control their own destiny to the NFC’s top seed — but now it’s imperative that ownership locks up the former journeyman quarterback.
December 24, 2024
Vikings
Souhan: Darnold’s big moment — the biggest of his life, perhaps — sets everything up
When quarterback Sam Darnold hit Justin Jefferson for the winning points against Seattle, he put himself and his team in position for big things.
December 23, 2024
Vikings
Souhan: Now the real drama of the Vikings' season begins
Beginning Sunday in Seattle, the Vikings embark on a three-game journey to culminate what could become the most endearing season in the long and unconsummated history of the franchise..
December 22, 2024
Wolves
Souhan: Reunion with Towns comes amid emotion and uncertainty
When Kirk Cousins made his return to Minnesota, we already could see his future and that of the Vikings. Nothing about Towns' or the Wolves' situation is as clear.
December 20, 2024
Vikings
Souhan: The difference-maker wore a ballcap and headset, not a helmet. Kevin O’Connell, take a bow.
The head coach's work, particularly with quarterback Sam Darnold, is the reason the Vikings are winning. A lack of coaching is the reason the Bears are losing.
December 17, 2024
Vikings
Souhan: Are the Bears a challenge for the Vikings, or just challenged?
Enjoy these four takes on Monday’s game, starting with the realization that the Purple is positioned to go all season without a bad loss.
December 16, 2024
Twins
Souhan: A modest proposal to improve baseball, because the Golden At-Bat rule doesn’t go far enough
We start with a warning to bad pitchers and bad owners: Beware the trap door. And yes, we are considering moats around infielders.
December 15, 2024
Sports
Souhan: Wolves should sit out the NBA trade period
Fans shouldn’t let the uneven performance of the current roster fool them into thinking that there is a magic trade available that will improve this team; What this Wolves team needs is patience and stability.
December 13, 2024
Vikings
Souhan: The difference-maker wore a ballcap and headset, not a helmet. Kevin O’Connell, take a bow.
The head coach's work, particularly with quarterback Sam Darnold, is the reason the Vikings are winning. A lack of coaching is the reason the Bears are losing.
December 17, 2024
Vikings
Souhan: Are the Bears a challenge for the Vikings, or just challenged?
Enjoy these four takes on Monday’s game, starting with the realization that the Purple is positioned to go all season without a bad loss.
December 16, 2024
Twins
Souhan: A modest proposal to improve baseball, because the Golden At-Bat rule doesn’t go far enough
We start with a warning to bad pitchers and bad owners: Beware the trap door. And yes, we are considering moats around infielders.
December 15, 2024
Sports
Souhan: Wolves should sit out the NBA trade period
Fans shouldn’t let the uneven performance of the current roster fool them into thinking that there is a magic trade available that will improve this team; What this Wolves team needs is patience and stability.
December 13, 2024