The Minnesota Vikings had a special night on Thursday when they got to see Jared Allen earn his forever home in the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Class while Kevin O’Connell earned Coach of the Year honors. The Vikings coach took a team that was once projected to have the number one overall pick and led them to 14 wins.
Like any award show and ceremony, social media is buzzing with reactions to the results.
Vikings fans never pass up a moment to hype one of their own. From former players to current players, and of course, fans, they all were excited to lift up their coach. Here are just some of those reactions that we are sharing.
Quite the journey for Kevin O’Connell
Kevin O’Connell thanks Sam Darnold
Good night for Minnesota sports fans
The Pro Football Hall of Fame
Expectations were not high for the Vikings
Faith is present for Kevin O’Connell
The Vikings make their case
Kevin O’Connell led the Vikings to a 14-3 regular season record and playoff appearance in 2024, the second-most wins in team history. The team’s nine game win streak from Week 9 to Week 17 tied the third-longest win streak in club history.
— Vikings Communications (@VikingsPR) February 7, 2025
Last time a Vikings coach won COTY we went to the moon
Kevin O’Connell earns the award from his former coach
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