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Back to SearchHigh school sports transfers 'out of control'; Red McCombs' legacy; Jerry Kill's giant tattoo
Episode 521
Introduction: Host Michael Rand loosely ties together three very different stories under the broad umbrella of "football personalities," taking note of the Monday death at age 95 of former Vikings ow…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Patrick Reusse on NBA players resting, the Twins' 2023 outlook and more
Episode 520
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with a conversation about when Anthony Edwards' concept of trying to play every game b…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Five takeaways from Brian Flores' news conference; Gophers hockey excels; Wolves struggle late
Episode 519
Host Michael Rand pulls out five key quotes from Brian Flores' introductory news conference as defensive coordinator with the Vikings and tries to add context.
11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a br…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert connection; Wild lack talent; Diamond Sports skips payment
Episode 518
Introduction: Wednesday's 3-2 Wild loss to Colorado wasn't for a lack of effort or shot attempts, as Minnesota piled up 43 to just 19 for Colorado. But it did illustrate again an alarming lack of off…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Phil Miller on the Twins from Ft. Myers; Vikings mock draft; Life without Reynoso
Episode 517
Introduction: Host Michael Rand runs through three items that caught his eye in the last 24 hours. An ESPN mock draft has the Vikings taking a wide receiver No. 23 overall, which doesn't seem like a …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Mike Conley paying dividends; Best and worst Super Bowl ads; In praise of Ant, Jefferson
Episode 516
Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes how much different the second game with Mike Conley Jr. was for the Wolves, as he helped unlock Rudy Gobert's offense and ran the point efficiently in a 124-121 …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Super Bowl controversy, Vikings in 2023 and a whole lot of listener questions
Episode 515
Host Michael Rand takes you on a spin of the weekend in sports, dealing primarily at first with a very competitive Super Bowl. A controversial holding penalty, at least in the eyes of some, was the o…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Chris Hine on the D'Angelo Russell trade; Breaking down the Wild's 5v5 struggles; Kirk Cousins sings!
Episode 514
Introduction: Host Michael Rand goes in-depth on the numbers inside the Wild's struggles at even strength this year. What was a boon for them a year ago is suddenly a glaring weakness, and only bette…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Reacting to the D'Angelo Russell trade; La Velle E. Neal III on Emanuel Reynoso, Kirk Cousins
Episode 513
Introduction: Host Michael Rand could not be more thrilled that the Timberwolves shed themselves of the baggage known as point guard D'Angelo Russell. His inconsistency and lax defense will not be mi…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
The future of sports on TV; LeBron's greatness; the thing holding the Wild back
Episode 512
Introduction: Host Michael Rand watched LeBron James break the all-time NBA scoring record on Tuesday and was transported back in time 20 years ago. He talks about traveling to write about James when…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago