Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with his observations after watching Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy during joint practices Wednesday with the Patriots. His main takeaway: the thing we want to know about McCarthy the most is a thing we cannot know yet.

8:00: Rand begins his project with the Gophers soccer team. Mariah Nguyen is his guest as the Gophers prepare to open their season Thursday vs. BYU.

30:00: It's going to get worse for the Twins before it gets better.