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Back to SearchBen Goessling on Sam Darnold, Brian Flores and Kevin O'Connell heading into the playoffs
Episode 1021
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the implications of the Vikings vs. Rams game being moved to Arizona because of the fires in Los Angeles. Plus thoughts on the Timberwolves winning three g…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
La Velle E. Neal III on Vikings fans, Wolves and Wild; Good wins for St. Thomas, Gophers, Frost
Episode 1020
Introduction: Host Michael Rand start with three teams that won Wednesday but don't often get headlines on the podcast. The Gophers women's basketball team is now 16-1 after a 26-point win over Rutge…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
The Wild's grit, a Brian Flores question and searching for hope with Gophers men's basketball
Episode 1019
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another gritty Wild victory, during which they overcame an injury to Brock Faber, a two-goal deficit and a grueling end-of-game shift. They've won six of t…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Timberwolves shake up starting lineup, Gophers can't make a free throw, Sam Darnold's future
Episode 1018
Introduction: On a jam-packed edition of the podcast, host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves. They won 108-106 on Monday after making a change to their starting lineup. Donte DiVincenzo repla…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' flop in Detroit, Sam Darnold's future and Timberwolves angst
Episode 1017
Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, which of course started with the Vikings' disappointing 31-9 loss in Detroit.…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
A big NBA problem, the uninspiring Twins, a telling quote from Ant, an opportunity for the Gophers
Episode 1016
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NBA's biggest problem. Ratings are down for a number of reasons, but here is a big one: As teams like the Celtics have won with ruthless efficiency, as…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The biggest things that happened in Minnesota sports and a hope for what is to come
Episode 1015
Host Michael Rand starts with a moment of pure sports-watching joy Wednesday, which came from the late drama in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Arizona State and Texas. Though the L…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Where's the love for the Vikings' offensive line? + A very serious week in Minnesota sports
Episode 1014
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a big week in Minnesota sports as things get serious with the turn of the calendar. The Wolves play the Thunder and Celtics, perhaps the two biggest NBA ti…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse on the 14-2 Vikings, bowl season, the Wolves and all-time surprises
Episode 1013
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, which of course begins with the Vikings' 27-25 win over the Packers on Sunday. The Vikings ar…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Special Delivery! Vikings blast Packers, then hold on for win. Week 18 vs. Detroit is for the big prize
Episode 1012
Host Michael Rand gives his quick postgame reactions to Sunday's 27-25 victory by the Vikings over the Packers.
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago