Purple Pride on Display in Week 1

Segment 2: The Vikings got off to a victorious start on Monday.  Our hosts break down the Purple’s impressive win over New Orleans.  How good was Sam Bradford?  Is the offensive line closer to being fixed than broken?  And what momentum can travel with them as they head to Pittsburgh this Sunday?

Cleveland Crushes; Will Gopher Revenge Be Sweet?

Segment 3: Can anybody cool off the Indians?  Thursday marked the team’s 22nd consecutive win, an American League record.  Does this bode well for Cleveland returning to the World Series?  Plus, the Gopher football team can exact some revenge for the men’s basketball team?  Middle Tennessee comes to town for this week’s contest.

GDG’s Tom Tuttle Talks Tragic Weather and Terrific Twins

Segment 4: While the fun of sports continues, it’s trivial to the devastation this hurricane season has wrought on the American Gulf Coast.  Tom Tuttle joins the program to discuss the tragic wake that Hurricane Irma left across the Caribbean.  Then, can the Twins hang on for the next two weeks and make the postseason?

The Sound of Victorious Vikings, Courtesy of Gameday Gold

Segment 5: After the Vikings ran their 2017 record to 1-0, the fellas headed to the locker room to get some reaction from another good start.  They got mics in the vicinity of rookie rusher Dalvin Cook, defensive tackle Linval Joseph, and safety Harrison Smith.

The Rest of Weeks 1 & 2 Around the NFL

Segment 6: On Thursday, the Texans and Bengals provided the opener for Week 2 of the NFL season.  The guys wonder if Houston’s win may spell doom for Cincinnati.  After that, what are the rest of the headlines for the second week of regular season play.

Now, that Labor Day weekend has come and gone, it’s time to get down to business.  At least, that’s what pro and college football are thinking.  We’re thinking it, too.  Eric and Larry are back from the holiday to bring you all the football (and more) you need from the Downtown Minneapolis studio.  Of course, the Vikings are in the spotlight ahead of their opener in front of the national Monday Night Football audience.  But we’ll hear more on the start to the league’s season, including weather causing an issue and Colin Kaepernick’s continuing search for employment.  Plus, two special guests join us this week.  Our hosts talk with author and SB Nation national columnist Thomas George, as well as Taste of the NFL founder Wayne Kostroski.

A Whirlwind of Anticipation and Devastation

Segment 1: With football approaching to smother the sports landscape, there’s no way that it can deny Mother Nature.  Our hosts look at the devastating impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.  Then, they give us a tease to the NFL preview extravaganza.

Kaepernick Still Roams the NFL Desert

Segment 2: The season is underway, and Colin Kaepernick still doesn’t have a job in the league.  The fellas dig into the latest surrounding the former 49ers quarterback.  Is the most recent reason for his unemployment due to an association?  Do the guys think he will get a shot this to call a play this season?

The Smell of Success: Taste of the NFL Founder Wayne Kostroski Talks with GDG

Segment 3: With pro football back in gear, our taste buds also need to get going.  The Taste of the NFL kicks off its 25th year this weekend.  Founder Wayne Kostroski previews the opening events and looks ahead to what will take place when they attend Super Bowl LII in the foundation’s own backyard.

Noted Author & Journalist Thomas George Discusses the Makings of an NFL QB

Segment 4: What does it take to make a franchise quarterback?  As the NFL season gets underway, the guys welcome in SB Nation national columnist Thomas George.  The author of the new book “Blitzed: Why NFL Teams Gamble on Starting Rookie Quarterbacks” tells us about the way organizations look at those highly-drafted signal callers and the differences in how they could be handled.

Thomas George Looks Into the Future of Football

Segment 5: Author/Journalist Thomas George stays with us for a few more minutes, with the conversation shifting.  Is there a nick in the impenetrable castle built up by the NFL?  Mr. George gives his thoughts on where the league is going.