Gophers Dig a New Hole Against Illini

Segment 6: The Gophers are licking their wounds after a bad performance at Illinois.  Is the reasoning that coach P.J. Fleck giving for the inconsistent play going to fly across all 10,000 lakes?  Could a change at the top of the U of M eventually lead to a turnaround of the football program?  Then, Larry provides his weekly NFL Top 5 list.

Wild at Heart: Bill Robertson Remembers Bob Naegele, Jr.

Segment 5: The Wild are also feeling loss this week as we learn of the passing of original team owner and chairman Bob Naegele.  Bill Robertson was one of the folks that helped bring the franchise into existence.  The PR guru and current WCHA Commissioner takes some time to remember his former boss and friend.

Are the Playoffs a Chief Concern?

Segment 4: The Kansas City Chiefs have made some strides over the last few seasons, but are they finally ready to perform in “prime time”?  The discussion heads to the Heartland, with producer Jonathan Lowe chiming in about the past playoff failures and future playoff hopes of his hometown team.

Cat Corralling: Vikings Review the Win Over Detroit

Segment 3: The Vikings were looking upward after beating Detroit last Sunday.  The guys were able to recap the action with wide receiver Adam Thielen, cornerback Xavier Rhodes, and defensive line coach Andre Patterson.

Boom Boom Bids Us Goodbye; Around the NFC North

Segment 2: The Vikings are mourning another loss in their historical family.  Our hosts reflect on the career of the late fullback, Bill “Boom Boom” Brown.  After that, the focus turns to some of the other NFC North foes.  Can Green Bay find enough to support Aaron Rodgers and make a run?  Where are the Detroit Lions at under first-year head coach Matt Patricia?

It’s time for a breather across parts of the Upper Midwest.  But before the Vikings hit their bye week, they took care of the Lions to stay in the division hunt.  Eric and Larry sit back in the Downtown Minneapolis studio to digest the team at the break.  They get reaction to last Sunday’s record-setting win from a few of the key components (Adam Thielen, Xavier Rhodes, Andre Patterson).  The Gophers are on the other side of the mood spectrum after losing to Illinois.  Is Kansas City good enough to break their recent NFL playoff woes?  Plus, we say goodbye to two Twin Cities sports stalwarts.  The guys recap the career of Vikings FB Bill “Boom Boom” Brown.  And we’re joined by Bill Robertson to remember the life of Bob Naegele, the original owner of the Minnesota Wild.

Vikings Hit the Bye on a High

Segment 1: The Vikings set some history against the Lions.  The guys look into a record-setting Sunday for the Purple defense.  As the team rolls through their bye week, are things looking up for them?  Will some of the players that plan to return to the lineup only strengthen the team in the second half?