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Back to SearchHow much did the Vikings defense change? + Can Ant be this happy when other stars are back?
Episode 481
Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes the strong play and good vibes from Anthony Edwards lately, and notices a pattern: He seems happiest when he's the unquestioned star of the show. The next step i…
Published on 3 years ago
Patrick Reusse on an all-time Vikings comeback, confusing Twins offseason and more
Episode 480
Host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse take a look back at an amazing weekend in Minnesota sports. First and foremost, obviously, was the Vikings' NFL-record comeback from a 33-0…
Published on 3 years ago
Special Delivery: Vikings stage greatest comeback in NFL history
Episode 479
Host Michael Rand still can't believe what he just saw -- parts of which he admits he did not see -- after the Vikings rallied from a 33-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Colts 39-36 in overtime to cl…
Published on 3 years ago
One Vikings fan's victory quest; no Carlos Rodon; Patrick Beverley back to Wolves?
Episode 478
Introduction: Host Michael Rand uses the occasion of the Vikings' 1000th game on Saturday to recount his youth spent watching the Vikings and some of his favorite moments watching the purple over the…
Published on 3 years ago
Ben Goessling dissects Ed Donatell's Vikings defense; the aftermath of Carlos Correa
Episode 477
Introduction: Host Michael Rand has a few questions in the aftermath of the Twins losing out in their bid to sign Carlos Correa. It's a strange duality: Rand thinks the Twins are probably lucky they …
Published on 3 years ago
Dissecting Carlos Correa leaving the Twins; La Velle E. Neal III on the Twins, Vikings and Wolves
Episode 476
Introduction: The big news we had been waiting for arrived Tuesday night, with Carlos Correa making his free agency decision. The shortstop, who played one season for the Twins at $35.1 million, ende…
Published on 3 years ago
Vikings defense at a crossroads + Twins get a catcher + Wolves can't defend
Episode 475
Introduction: In a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand looks at the dismal Timberwolves perimeter defense after another loss to Portland. These are the times when the Wolves miss Patrick Beverley, …
Published on 3 years ago
Patrick Reusse on the anger at the Vikings, Gophers futility and Carlos Correa
Episode 474
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the weekend in sports, which included a rare loss by the Vikings. Rand notes that they were set up to fail from the start b…
Published on 3 years ago
Ben Goessling on teams the Vikings want to avoid + Would you still make the Rudy Gobert trade?
Episode 473
Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the trade that brought Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves ahead of his Friday return to face his old team in Utah. Would the Wolves still make the trade if they …
Published on 3 years ago
P.J. Fleck's extension; Rudy Gobert's block; Gophers volleyball's opportunity
Episode 472
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a spin through a very busy day in sports, touching on a lot of big subjects. Among them: P.J. Fleck's contract extension, which includes a $1 million annual rais…
Published on 3 years ago