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Back to SearchA Vikings rookie emerges + The unwatchable Wolves + Goodbye, Miguel Sano
Episode 451
Introduction: Host Michael Rand has had it with the Timberwolves. After wasting more time watching their dismal performance in 120-107 loss to the Knicks, he wonders if it's not just the team but its…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings, Gophers and a sobering boxing story
Episode 450
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at an uncommonly successful weekend in Minnesota sports.
The Vikings and Gophers both overcame double-digit deficits to win, wi…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
What does 6-1 start mean for Vikings' future? + Wolves, Wild, Cheryl Reeve thoughts
Episode 449
Introduction: Host Michael Rand dives right into his conversation with Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling. A surprising 6-1 start led to a move this week to acquire tight end T.J. Hockenson at the tra…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Hear from T.J. Hockenson and others about the trade; Chip Scoggins on college football, D'Angelo Russell
Episode 448
Introduction: All the key figures in the T.J. Hockenson trade spoke with the media on Wednesday, and you'll hear from all of them on this episode. First up: Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on what went…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Vikings trade breakdown + Gophers football + No progress for Wolves
Episode 447
Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' acquisition of tight end T.J. Hockenson on Tuesday. The move signaled GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will get aggressive in filling a need, which was e…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Vikings red zone offense -- and a trade? + Pondering a Timberwolves lineup change
Episode 446
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes stock of the first seven games of the Timberwolves' season and sees reasons for patience as well as the potential to need a different plan. If this doesn't look …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' huge division advantage and early Timberwolves clunkers
Episode 445
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the weekend in sports. The Vikings won in familiar fashion, defeating Arizona 34-26 by again making the big plays in the bi…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Is Kirk Cousins different? Role change for Patrick Peterson? + The danger of small sample sizes
Episode 444
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of a couple of small sample sizes -- the 0-3 Wild start vs. the 3-0-1 stretch produced since then, as well as the Lakers' 0-4 start heading into Target Cent…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Gophers football at a crossroads; Timberwolves less sticky; Aaron Rodgers as a leader
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wolves' 134-122 victory over the Spurs on Wednesday and finds plenty of things to like. The ball movement was crisp, and their shooting percentage (65%) w…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Timberwolves searching for chemistry; Wild finds their game at the right time
Episode 442
Introduction: After a discouraging start to the season, the Wild seem to be back on track. They have five points in their last three games, the latest coming in a 3-1 win at Montreal on Tuesday. The …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago