Over And Out-Of-Pocket

Segment 6: The guys discuss the outstanding career of one particular NFL wideout.  What’s the cost of using a walkie-talkie these days?  Then, did LSU’s Leonard Fournette and Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey do the right thing by saying “no” to playing in a bowl game?

There’s a lot to cover on the Twin Cities’ sports horizon.  However, that all got pushed to the back burner due to some news in Dinkytown.  Eric (from Minneapolis) and Larry (from Phoenix) bring us the latest in the Gopher football team’s announcement that they will boycott all team-related activities, including their invitation to the Holiday Bowl, in lieu of 10 players being suspended.  That includes hearing from Lee Hutton, the attorney of the suspended players.  We’ll also hear about the latest on-field news for the Vikings, Timberwolves, and Wild.  Plus, MN United finally breaks ground at the site of their new stadium.

Wintry Perspective

Segment 1: Talk about opposites.  Eric and Larry look at what counts for Winter in Minneapolis and Phoenix.  Then, they preview everything that’ll be covered on this week’s show.

Purple Looking To Push Towards the Playoffs

Segment 2: The Vikings hope to continue their postseason push as they host Indianapolis on Sunday.  Will they get some help in the form of Adrian Peterson?  The fellas monitor the All-Pro running back’s return to the practice field.  And where do the Vikes stand in the P.P.P.O. (Potential Playoff Pecking Order)?

Starting the Next Stadium and Remembering A Broadcasting Lifer

Segment 3: MN United has finally broken ground on their new stadium in St. Paul.  Will this new venture into the MLS resonate and build a fan base in the Twin Cities?  Then, the guys honor the life and career of veteran Turner sports broadcaster Craig Sager.

Other Happenings in Twin Cities Sports

Segment 4: The Vikings will make a return trip to London next year.  Will there be a lot of buzz for another trip across the Atlantic?  The Wild are tallying a lot of points lately, much of it thanks to Devan Dubnyk.  After that, can the Wolves build on the momentum of a comeback win in Chicago?

GDG Chats About the Gopher Football Boycott with Attorney Lee Hutton

Segment 5: The Gopher football team turned a lot of ears their way on Thursday, when they decided to boycott their Holiday Bowl invitation due to the suspension of 10 players on the team.  Eric catches up with Lee Hutton, the attorney for the 10 suspended players, to discuss how this happened and what the team says this can be fixed.

More Reaction to the News of a Gopher Football Boycott

Segment 6: We’ve heard what Lee Hutton has to say about the potential Gopher football boycott.  What do Eric and Larry think?  They give their opinions on this matter and let us know why it’s a storyline that’s a bit too familiar for Gopher sports.