Cone Zone Safety; The Preseason’s “AAA” Game

Segment 3: One Carolina Panthers wide receiver is in some hot water for speeding through the construction zone.  That prompts the fellas to tell us their thoughts on the respect we should provide those that earn a paycheck working on the road.  Plus, what strategy should NFL teams take as they go into the most “important” week of preseason?

AP Heads to DC; Urban Meyer Finds Out His Fate

Segment 2: Adrian Peterson is off the market.  Will he be a fit in Washington?  Then, the show digs into the suspension of Urban Meyer at Ohio State.  Did the school do the right thing?  Should they have made the punishment harsher?  Is this a stain on his highly-touted legacy?

As we go through the NFL preseason, big headlines sprout up.  As we approach the first kickoff of the college football season, big headlines make their appearance.  With so many headlines to choose from, Eric and Larry have a field day picking the best ones out to bring you during this week’s broadcast.  The Vikings Yin met its Yang last weekend.  What does the team need to find answers after their sluggish performance?  Adrian Peterson has found a new backfield.  Urban Meyer won’t see the field early on in this Ohio State season.  A Carolina receiver speeds his way through a construction zone.  The Lynx run ends in Los Angeles.  Plus, former Jacksonville Jaguars OT and current announcer Tony Boselli chats with us about his time and the current age of the NFL.

Vikings O Much Quieter at Home

Segment 1: The Vikings’ offense went up and down the field in Denver.  That wasn’t the case against Jacksonville.  Our hosts look back on what appeared to be a punchless Purple attack last weekend.  Is the offensive line becoming a major concern again?  And fans hope that a couple of new faces can bring depth to the defensive backfield and place kicking positions.

Divisional Showdowns, Historical Doings, and Thoughts Down the Road

Segment 6: While the AL Central appears to be a runaway division, the rest of the MLB is tightening up with about 50 games to play.  Our hosts pick through the races going on this season.  Could the Red Sox break the record for winningest ball club over one season?  Then, the guys revisit what the Twins might be thinking about the future of the franchise.

Hall of History: GDG talks with Baseball Hall of Fame executive Jon Shestakofsky

Segment 5: So, what goes on during a Hall of Fame induction weekend?  Eric chatted about the recent one in Cooperstown with Jon Shestakofsky, VP of Communication & Education at the Baseball Hall of Fame.  They discuss another St. Paul native getting in, notable stars that remain out, and how the Twins franchise has contributed to this distinguished brotherhood.

Trying to Not Repeat History

Segment 4: In looking ahead to the 2018 season, Larry and Tom peek back over their shoulders to a painful past for the Purple.  If your ears can take it, listen in as they relive some of the heartbreaking losses from NFC Championship lore.

Is “Rookie” the New NFL Buzz Word?

Segment 3: What was the biggest headline from Week 1 of the NFL Preseason?  Larry, Tom, and Eric provide their thoughts.  Then, the attention turns to Week 2.  What do the Vikings need to do versus Jacksonville.  And the New England Patriots keep on churning out AFC East division titles.

Vikings Get Offensive Early

Segment 2: The NFL preseason is underway.  How well did the Vikings perform during their opener in Denver?  Off of that conversation, is preseason football worth watching?  The guys discuss the good and bad to these games that don’t count in the official standings.

Sometimes, the headlines can be enough for a duo to handle.  Sometimes, the numbers swell so much that a trio is needed to cover everything that comes their way.  That’s the case this week as Larry and Tom Tuttle host the broadcast from the Downtown Minneapolis studio.  Eric is returning from a tour of the Northeast and gives us the skinny from Pittsburgh.  The Vikings are back on the field.  What can we figure out from their preseason opener.  What will they have in store for their first home matchup?  What other stories are making waves across the league?  Plus, there’s still some things to be sorted out on the diamond, including playoff races and Joe Mauer’s Hall-of-Fame viability.  Speaking of Cooperstown, there’s a lot to discuss when we hear from Baseball Hall of Fame VP of Communications Jon Shestakofsky.

The GDG Trio Chat About Legendary Status

Segment 1: It’s a three-man weave to kick off this week’s program.  Larry and Tom are co-hosting while Eric is still out on the road.  He checks in from Pittsburgh while taking in a baseball game at PNC Park.  And off of Eric’s visit to Cooperstown, can Joe Mauer work his way to the MLB Hall of Fame?

Shoe Sale Gone Wrong; Anthem Tension Returns?

Segment 6: Some of the football players at North Carolina are in trouble for selling shoes while on scholarship.  Our hosts look at the latest reason to back, or dismiss, the NCAA.  Plus, what do they think we’ll see on NFL sidelines with the Preseason revving up and the National Anthem back in the spotlight.