Then again, it might not be
The selection of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy by the Minnesota Vikings with the 10th pick in the recent NFL Draft drew attention to his winning track record. McCarthy enjoyed remarkable success in high school and compiled a 27-1 record as the starting quarterback at Michigan during his two years in that role. While the debate over whether wins are a quarterback stat continues, an interesting phenomenon has unfolded for Minnesota sports teams since McCarthy’s draft selection.
As noted by Fantasy Pros writer and fellow Vikings fan Thor Nystrom on social media, no Minnesota sports team has suffered a loss since the Vikings drafted McCarthy last Thursday.
The streak of victories for Minnesota sports teams, going 16-0 since the Vikings added quarterback J.J. McCarthy a little over a week ago, is certainly intriguing. While correlation doesn’t necessarily imply causation, it’s hard not to wonder if there’s a connection, even if just for fun.
(And of course, if the Twins happen to lose to Boston today, we’ll just chalk it up to coincidence.)