Minnesota Sports Chat

Iowa Hawkeyes week has arrived for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Will the Gophers be “golden” for a second year in a row against the Hawkeyes? How evenly matched are the Gophers and Hawkeyes? Who wins the battle for the Floyd of Rosedale? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross Brendel to review the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Nevada and preview the Gophers and Hawkeyes.

Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Darnold has been through a lot in his NFL career. Has he finally found a stable home with the Minnesota Vikings? How can you not cheer for a guy like Sam Darnold? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill also dive deep into Minnesota Gophers football and the state of the college football playoffs. It is a Minnesota football centric edition of Minnesota Sports Chat!

The Minnesota Golden gophers picked up win number 1 on the season by defeating FCS Rhode Island 48-0 last Saturday in Minneapolis. Will the good vibes continue against Nevada this Saturday? They better… Why was Darius Taylor even playing against Rhode Island? Alabama takes on Wisconsin this Saturday. Thoughts and prayers to the Badgers.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers season got off to a rough start by falling to North Carolina in week 1 of the college football season. The Gophers struggled throughout the night to throw the ball and protect the QB. Will that get better as the season rolls on? The Gophers “should” beat Rhode Island, but what problems could they create for the maroon and gold? Join Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru as they break it all down.

Will 2024 be a rebound year for the Gophers football team after a 6-7 season? What can we expect from New Hampshire transfer, Max Brosmer? If healthy how good can Darius Taylor be for the Gophers? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross to preview the season and the Gophers vs North Carolina!

In my best Jerry Seinfeld, "What is the deal with all of these Minnesota sports injuries?" From J.J. McCarthy to Joe Ryan to Byron Buxton, it just NEVER ends. Ross Brendel is joined by KSTP TVs Darren Doogie Wolfson for a spirited Minnesota sports conversation!

Minnesota Sports Chat is back with Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru. The boys spend plenty of time on the Minnesota Vikings. Is J.J. McCarthy closer to starting games for the Vikings than most people think? How much do wins and losses in 2024 matter? The Minnesota Gophers play a game for real late this month. What are we expecting from the maroon and golf? PLUS, the Minnesota Twins have a Public Relations problem.

Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are back for another edition of Minnesota Sports Chat. Minnesota Vikings Wide receiver Jordan Addison is in trouble with the law again… This time after reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle in an active lane. You guessed it. Alcohol appears to be a factor. Come on, man! Ross and Manny also discuss expectations for the Minnesota Twins post All Star break and NCAA 25 the video game.

Sean Aronson is the voice of the Minnesota Twins Triple A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints, and he joined Ross to talk Minnesota Twins, St. Paul Saints, and the farm system as a whole. Sean tells us before the rest of the world knew that Brooks Lee was on his way to the majors. Is this the most talented Triple A team he has ever been around? And should Caleb Theilbar have his number retired by the St. Paul Saints? All that and more including 5 Phil’er Questions!

Ross Brendel is joined by longtime friend, former 1500ESPN host and current SKOR North utility man, and Jazz88 personality, Manny Hill to talk Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Timberwolves. Chris Finch has a new deal to lead the Timberwolves well into the future, but will the Timberwolves ever become an NBA Finals champion? The Minnesota Twins continue to hold onto a playoff spot but are firmly behind the Cleveland Guardians in the A.L. Central. How good are the Minnesota twins and how good can they become? PLUS, a fun random NHL and Gophers hockey fact.