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Back to SearchLa Velle E. Neal III on Vikings priorities, possible Twins moves and Minnesota United's coaching search
Episode 782
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the approved 12-team College Football Playoff format and comes to the conclusion that the landscape of the sport going forward will both help and hurt the Gop…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Byron Buxton's optimism; 10 goals for the Wild; Mike Conley extension; Loons target young coach
Episode 781
Introduction: On a jam-packed episode of the podcast, host Michael Rand starts out with the Wild's 10-goal outburst against Vancouver -- the best team in the NHL -- on Monday, which included six goal…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Patrick Reusse at his best: Telling stories from 50 years of the Twins at spring training
Episode 780
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on Monday's show, which features Reusse remembering some of the best moments -- and biggest changes -- from the first Twins spring traini…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Jessie Diggins and a Minneapolis World Cup of a lifetime; A worrisome Gophers football number
Episode 779
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a look at over-under totals set for Big Ten football teams in 2024 and can't help but be alarmed by where the Gophers are. Long story short: Odds suggest they ha…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Which coach's seat could get hotter in 2024: Kevin O'Connell or P.J. Fleck?
Episode 778
Introduction: Host Michael Rand sees the Wild's four-game post-break winning streak and wonders if they can get this sort of goaltending on a more consistent basis. Their goalie play has been a weak …
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Perspective on the P.J. Fleck speculation, Timberwolves appreciation and a Gophers hockey surge
Episode 777
Introduction: Host Michael Rand has details on the latest Timberwolves victory, which included a three-point barrage from Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the fourth quarter to put away the Blazers. Minne…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Ben Goessling on a complicated Vikings offseason -- and QBs they might target in the draft
Episode 776
Introduction: Host Michael Rand opens with two impressive Minnesota road victories from Monday night. The Wolves dominated the third quarter in winning their Western Conference showdown with the Clip…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Patrick Reusse on Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, P.J. Fleck and more
Episode 775
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, leading of course with Sunday's Super Bowl. Kansas City won 25-22 in overtime over San Francisc…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Dissecting the Wolves' Monte Morris trade; Mike Zimmer is back in the NFL; Jared Allen snubbed
Episode 774
Introduction: Heading into Super Bowl weekend, host Michael Rand looks at two NFL stories with Minnesota ties. First, former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is back in the league after a two-year abse…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Vikings WR Jordan Addison on his goals -- and some serious lobbying for the 'great' Kirk Cousins
Episode 773
Introduction: Host Michael Rand noticed Wild fans were annoyed even in a victory on Wednesday night, Minnesota's first game back after a long All-Star break. The effort was underwhelming in a 2-1 win…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago