Told to be himself, J.J. McCarthy defied Kevin O’Connell with Griddy TD

When J.J. McCarthy strutted into the end zone doing the "Griddy" on Sunday night, he did so in direct defiance of head coach Kevin O'Connell's orders.

Kevin O’Connell loved J.J. McCarthy’s touchdown run, but not his premature celebration

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s good Sunday night in Dallas included a memorable one-yard rushing touchdown.

Vikings Rookie J.J. McCarthy Awaits Possible Discipline After Ignoring Kevin O’Connell’s Team Celebration Rules

J.J. McCarthy's promising performance for the Vikings was overshadowed by a pre-touchdown celebration, a move his coach had explicitly forbidden. Desp

Kevin O’Connell may have just killed J.J. McCarthy’s 'Nine' persona

When KFAN’s Paul Allen blasted the "Nine" act, O’Connell didn’t disagree, stressing that McCarthy just needs to be authentic.

Vikings’ McCarthy, O’Connell Address Tension Over QB’s Forbidden Actions

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy and head coach Kevin O'Connell addressed tensions over the QB's TD celebration against the Cowboys.

J.J. McCarthy 'Was Told Not To Do' Griddy TD Dance, Vikings HC Reacts amid Criticism

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy defied his head coach's orders when he Griddy'd his way into the end zone in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Kevin O’Connell Built A Plane For J.J. McCarthy Out Of the Black Box

J.J. McCarthy didn’t go into Sunday’s game knowing the Minnesota Vikings would choose to take the ball if they won the coin toss. “We found out maybe 10

J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell on same wavelength with favorite play from Cowboys game

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and head coach Kevin O'Connell were on the same wavelength with their favorite play from SNF.
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