The Minnesota Vikings have a great head coach in Kevin O'Connell, and he's being recognized as such.
After winning the NFL Head Coach of the Year award, O'Connell is adding to his trophy case by winning the Pro Football Writers of America's Horrigan award.
The award's description from PWFA's press release describes the award as someone who helps the media do their job.
The Horrigan Award is given to the league or club official for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job. Jack Horrigan was a sportswriter for UPI and the Buffalo Evening News , public relations director for the American Football League (1963-66) and vice president of public relations for the Buffalo Bills (1966-73). Joe Horrigan is in his 46th year with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame’s current senior advisor was executive director (2017-19), executive vice president of museums, selection process and chief communications officer (2014-17) and vice president, communications and exhibits (1996-2014).
It's obvious that O'Connell has done a great job overall, but how he communicates with the media consistently separates him from others. He always has a level of calmness on the podium and has been lauded for how he treats everyone in the building.
This shouldn't come as any surprise, but it's good to see him getting rewarded.
