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Back to SearchMax Brosmer and the evolution of Gophers QB play; Suddenly, a kicking concern for Vikings
Episode 971
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the juxtaposition of his social media timeline on Tuesday, which was a lot of election coverage interspersed with the NFL trade deadline in the afternoon a…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Why Kevin O'Connell likes Sam Darnold so much + Film review, poetry and a Timberwolves exhale
Episode 970
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves, who delivered three quarters of basketball that had to make everyone happy on Monday night. They cruised to a win over Charlotte, their b…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Patrick Reusse on a Vikings rebound plus a Gophers football and Wild renaissance
Episode 969
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting of course with the Vikings' comeback win over the Colts. It wasn't as dramatic as reve…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Chris Hine on the Timberwolves and Sarah McLellan on the Wild
Episode 968
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a letter from a fan who has lost interest in baseball and college sports because of the economics of both. Rand gets into franchise valuations across all l…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
La Velle E. Neal on the Vikings and Gophers; a great play in a farce of a World Series
Episode 967
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the World Series, which ended Wednesday after the Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Yankees. Mookie Betts keyed the win with a great hustle play, but …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
A Vikings trade, a Gophers surge, a high school change and a huge night of live Minnesota sports
Episode 966
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a huge night of live sports. The Timberwolves still can't beat the Mavericks, the Wild won in Marc-Andre Fleury's farewell game in Pittsburgh and Minnesota…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
A concerning Vikings film review plus optimism for Minnesota United in the playoffs
Episode 965
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a big Tuesday in Minnesota sports. The Wild and veteran goalie Marc-Andre Fleury get a chance to play Pittsburgh, while the Timberwolves face the Mavericks…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Patrick Reusse on a Timberwolves concern a good day for the Vikings and two overlooked teams
Episode 964
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories over the weekend.
The Wolves, Reusse contends, haven't been very impressive in starting with a 2-1 reco…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
A frustrating Vikings loss, impressive Wolves and Wild wins plus a Twins offseason primer
Episode 963
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' second loss in a row after a 5-0 start, this time 30-20 to the Rams. The defense again allowed four touchdowns while the offense didn't run en…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Ben Goessling on Vikings trade rumors; Three debate topics with La Velle E. Neal III
Episode 962
Host Michael Rand spends the bulk of the show with two guests, starting with Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling. As rumors spread that the Vikings were hoping to trade for Rams QB Matthew Staf…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago