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Back to SearchLa Velle E. Neal III on Twins offseason, P.J. Fleck and the building up of St. Thomas
Episode 703
Introduction: Host Michael Rand dives into the Wild and Vikings, finding an easy answer for their woes. The Wild aren't stopping pucks? Filip Gustavsson might not think so, but it probably has a lot …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Can Fleck's Gophers get on a roll? + Flawed process, different results for Vikings and Wolves
Episode 702
Introduction: Host Michael Rand was disappointed by the Wolves' season opener against Toronto, a 97-94 loss that featured much of the same offensive dysfunction we saw a year ago -- problems that sup…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
A positive Vikings film review; Wild rewarded for patience; Is this the year for the Wolves?
Episode 701
Introduction: Host Michael Rand started with the Wild's 7-4 win over Edmonton on Tuesday, a testament to the faith and patience coaches showed in an underperforming top line. Instead of breaking up R…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Huge win changes Vikings narrative; Wolves sign McDaniels, embark on make-or-break year
Episode 700
Introduction: The narrative of the Vikings season flipped over a three-hour stretch Monday. Suddenly they have a strong offensive line? A stout defense? A clutch QB in prime time? Luck on their side?…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Patrick Reusse with a unique view of the Gophers' win over Iowa and a bold Vikings prediction
Episode 699
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports and a look ahead to Monday Night Football.
They start with the Gophers' 12-10 win over Iowa, a 59…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
A defining moment for Gophers, Vikings + Remembering 'The Josh Freeman Game' 10 years later
Episode 698
Introduction: Saturday marks the 10-year anniversary of Josh Freeman's one and only start for the Vikings. It came on Monday Night Football against the Giants, and it did not go well. Freeman was rus…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Scoring runs without a lot of strikeouts? Who knew it was possible! + Minnesota United playoff push, coach search
Episode 697
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the remaining MLB playoff teams and finds teams scoring runs without a preponderance of strikeouts. Houston and Texas, for instance, combined for 13 runs on W…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Are Gophers one of college football's biggest disappointments? + The end of 'Falvine'?
Episode 696
Introduction: Host Michael Rand is still concerned about the Wild's long-term outlook, but Tuesday's 5-2 win over Montreal restored a certain amount of order. The Wild still have a lot of strengths t…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
What's wrong with the Vikings' offense? + Wild in a bad spot already
Episode 695
Introduction: The Wild's 7-4 loss to Toronto over the weekend was costly on two levels. First, Matt Boldy was injured, which leaves the team short one big scorer while exposing a major salary cap cru…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the unwatchable Vikings, Twins needs and the Wild's conundrum
Episode 694
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand started with Sunday's 19-13 Vikings victory, their second win of the year. There was very little to like about the offense's first game wit…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago