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Back to SearchProduction beyond Justin Jefferson; Anthony Edwards' apology; New Twins uniforms
Episode 421
Introduction: Media day for the Timberwolves was Monday, and it served two purposes -- the first public, in-person comments from Anthony Edwards since his homophobic video surfaced and a big-picture …
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Patrick Reusse: How the heck did the Vikings win? And will the Gophers ever lose?
Episode 420
Host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse marvel at the two big Minnesota football outcomes from the weekend. The Vikings were outplayed against Detroit and didn't have a lead until…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Vikings defensive scheme -- and culture -- will be put to the test Sunday
Episode 419
Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes that the Gophers are a three-point favorite on the road against Michigan State this weekend -- a sign of respect for the program but an edge that might make long…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Is Bally Sports (and Sinclair) in trouble as app sets to debut? + A fascinating Gophers linebacker
Episode 418
Introduction: If Patrick Reusse is buying into the Gophers and P.J. Fleck, perhaps more of us should as well. On today's show, host Michael Rand helps you get to know one of the key members of the de…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Did Monday's loss reveal a problem with Vikings' plan -- or with their execution?
Episode 417
Introduction; Before he dives into football talk, host Michael Rand notes that the Twins have been playing at a 91-loss pace since May 24, a span of nearly four months. That's a much larger sample si…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Bad game plan, awful execution doom Vikings in familiar blowout loss
Episode 416
Introduction: If you thought the Vikings had a chance to make a statement on Monday night against the Eagles, well ... they did in a sense. In letting the Eagles jump to a 24-7 halftime lead and then…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Patrick Reusse: Twins need to re-evaluate and make some changes this offseason
Episode 415
Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse give a eulogy of sorts for a Twins season that isn't officially over but might as well be after they lost the first three games of…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Vikings ready to make a statement? + Twins are pulling us back in
Episode 414
Introduction: Host Michael Rand was ready for a clean break from the 2022 Twins after they were swept last weekend by Cleveland, but three wins in a row and the Guardians' loss Thursday breathed a li…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Twins pitching ... optimism? + A conversation with the new Timberwolves play-by-play voice
Episode 413
Introduction: The Twins have received back-to-back starts of seven innings and no runs from their two most consistent rotation members, Joe Ryan and Sonny Gray. It's enough to make host Michael Rand …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Are the Gophers the Big Ten West favorites; Removing Joe Ryan after seven no-hit innings
Episode 412
Introduction: If you missed it Tuesday, Twins rookie Joe Ryan had a no-hitter going through seven innings and 106 pitches before being removed by manager Rocco Baldelli. These sorts of things happen …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago