The piece of artwork is prominently displayed inside the home of former Gophers linebackers coach Mike Sherels. It’s a custom painting that shows Sherels standing alongside a collection of his former players who have gone on to reach the NFL.

Blake Cashman was drawn to long-time Vikings rival Brett Favre when he was Green Bay's quarterback and the NFL's gunslinger prototype. Favre's style was captivating. But rooting for the Packers was a blip.

Former Gophers linebacker Blake Cashman was all over the field in his home debut with the Minnesota Vikings. He finished the day with a team-high 13 total tackles, one sack, and three pass deflections — one of which led to a game-changing interception.

Brian Flores found Blake Cashman because of his kids. Word of mouth is how most people will find out about a good restaurant or a service around town. Every so often, you hear abo