The head coach for the Minnesota Vikings before Kevin O’Connell, Mike Zimmer, once said, “It’s a young man’s game,” when projecting some roster turnover heading into an offseason.
Now, there’s an O’Connell version of the quote.
“A Young Man’s Game” — The KOC Version
O’Connell took over the Vikings 15 months ago and promptly led Minnesota to its first division title in five years, tabulating a surprising 13-4 record while producing an impeccable 11-0 record in one-score games as a rookie skipper. It was a ride.
