Pair and a Spare Podcast

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Ryan Burns, Chip Scoggins and Justin Gaard join forces to discuss all things college football. From the Gophers to the national scene these guys have what you need for your college football fix!

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Pair and a Spare Podcast episodes:

05.07.2024
May 2024 Check In: Wolves! Portal is Closed, Football NIL, Payrolls Coming?
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back for a post-portal edition of the pod! The guys open up talking about what's happening to Minnesota fans with the Timberwolves looking like a legit title contender before talking about the...
04.16.2024
April 2024: Burnsie is Annoyed, Master's, Spring Practice, Recruiting
The guys are back and review Gaardsy's Masters trip before Chip and Gaardsie interrogate Burnsie on what he has gleaned at Spring Practice. They also cover the recent recruiting news and react to a committment while they were recording! Burnsie...
03.28.2024
March 2024: Portal Problems with Hoops, NIL, PJ Amendment
Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy are back and spend the first few minutes of the show outlining the Portal Problems Gopher basketball is having and what NIL has to do with it. The guys have some thoughts about how NIL can...
02.19.2024
February 2024: PJ UCLA Rumors, Over/Unders, Assistant Salaries
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are here for another off-season check-in and have a lot to discuss! The guys give their thoughts on the PJ Fleck to UCLA steam that seemed to have a lot of legs before...
01.25.2024
January 2024: Jim Harbaugh Leaves, Nick Saban Retires, Gaardsy Blood Pressure High
The guys are back for another January check-in and Chip Scoggins wants to call it "The Blood Pressure" episode as Justin Gaard is fired up about the Michigan job opening and more. Jim Harbaugh is off to the NFL again,...
01.10.2024
2024! Is Chip Ok? Quick Lane Recap, Coordinator News, Michigan Wins Title
The guys are back for the first time in 2024! Chip Scoggins explains to Justin Gaard and Ryan Burns (and the audience) why we were a week late in getting a show posted, they give their thoughts on the new...
12.21.2023
2023 Signing Day Recap: Burnsie Made It! Chip Kelly Idea, Jerry Kill Rant
The guys celebrate that Burnsie made it through National Signing Day with all the craziness of the last month. They discuss a big recruiting win for PJ Fleck and the class in general before branching out to other college football...
12.12.2023
2023 December Update: Joe Rossi Leaving, Recruiting Update
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard start this week's pod discussing Joe Rossi leaving the Gophers to become the defensive coordinator at Michigan State. Why is he leaving, how big of a loss is it and to whom does...
12.05.2023
2023 Post Championship Weekend: Playoffs Set, Dinkytown Athletes Weekend
The guys are back and have big opinions on how the College Football Playoff selections went down. It became a 2 on 1 situation! It was also a great weekend for Gopher football as they found a quarterback in the...
11.29.2023
2023 Regular Season Wrap: Athan Transfers, What's Next?, Sideline Antics, Coaching Carousel
It feels like the Gophers lost to Wisconsin about 3 months ago...Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy react to a really long week in Gopher football already with Athan Kaliakmanis announcing his transfer, where the Gophers go from here after investing a...
11.21.2023
2023 Week Twelve Review: Gophers Lose at Ohio State, Chip is Way Early, Gaardsy Almost Gets Arrested in Columbus
The guys try to understand how Chip could be so early this week before Gaardsy gives the play by play of his near-arrest on the sidelines in Columbus. He's still not over it. They eventually recap the Gophers loss to...
11.14.2023
2023 Week Eleven Review: Gophers Routed at Purdue, What Happened to the Defense?, Michigan, Jimbo
Busy show this week as Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard spend a ton of time discussing what has happened to the Gopher defense this season while they review the blowout loss at Purdue. They also discuss the latest...
11.07.2023
2023 Week Ten Review: Gophers Lose to Illinois, West Slipping Away, Gaardsy Mad About Year 7!
The guys recap the Gophers loss to Illinois on Saturday and what it means for the Big Ten West Race (spoiler: it's not helpful). They also react to the latest news out of Michigan and what should be done with...
10.31.2023
2023 Week Nine Review: Gophers Beat Michigan State, Jordan Nubin!, Brian Ferentz, West Race
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard review a huge day for Jordan Nubin and the Gopher running game in a 27-12 over Michigan State. How does the Big Ten West race look with a month to go? Former Gopher...
10.24.2023
2023 Week 8 Review: Gophers Finally Win Floyd, Invalid Fair Catch, Michigan Cheating
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard recap a wild finish in Iowa City as the Gophers (and PJ Fleck) finally win Floyd of Rosedale. The guys give their thoughts on the "Invalid Fair Catch" and their thoughts on the...
10.17.2023
2023 Bye Week: Weekend Review, Iowa/Wisconsin Review, Gophers/Iowa Preview
The guys review their bye weekends: Chip was in Madison hate-watching all the punting with the Badgers and Hawkeyes, Burnsie was in Las Vegas hating young people and Gaardsy was on a Staycation with his kids trying to give his...
10.10.2023
2023 Week Six Review: Michigan Routs Gophers, Future Schedules, Future of the Big Ten
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard review Michigan's rout of the Gophers, where the Gophers go from here offensively and what the future of the Big Ten will look like now that we've seen the future schedules with the...
10.04.2023
2023 Week Five Review: Gophers Beat Louisiana, New RB, Special Teams, West is Winnable
Burnsie, Chip and Gaardsy recap the Gophers Homecoming win over Louisiana: We had a Zach Evans sighting! The defense rebounded well after a slow start and special teams was...also something we had to talk about. The guys spend some time...
09.26.2023
2023 Week Four Review: Gophers Meltdown at Northwestern, Coaches Gone Wild!
The guys try to make sense of what happened to the Gophers during the 4th quarter of their loss at Northwestern, examining all 3 phases and the mistakes they made giving up a 21 point lead. They also run through...
09.19.2023
2023 Week Three Review: North Carolina Recap, Big Ten Weekend, Burnsie in the Bathroom
Burnsie, Chip and Gaardsy recap their weekend in Chapel Hill: Chipper is now a star, Burnsie had an awkward bathroom moment and Gaardsy had a disappointing dinner Friday night. They then talk about the disappointing all-around effort by the Gophers...
09.12.2023
2023 Week Two Review: Gophers Run the Ball! UNC Preview, Mel Tucker
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard review the Gophers win over Eastern Michigan and preview the upcoming trip to North Carolina. They also react to the crazy Mel Tucker story out of Michigan State. It wouldn't be the Pair...
09.05.2023
2023 Week One Review: Gophers Beat Nebraska, Big Ten West, Coach Prime!
Burnsie, Chip and Gaardsy give their thoughts a few days after the Gophers walk-off win over Nebraska, reviewing a great defensive effort and what the thought of the offensive struggles. They also review the weekend for the Big Ten West,...
08.30.2023
2023 Week One Preview: Nebraska Week, Jax Cafe Party Recap
The guys are back and ready to go weekly! Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard deep dive both sides of the ball for the Gophers/Nebraska matchup, give their predictions on season record for the Gophers and review their night...
08.07.2023
August 2023: Jax is Back! Oregon and Washington Are Coming! Burnsie is Bitter!
The guys are back together and so much has changed since we last met: Oregon and Washington are coming to the Big Ten and we talk about how it went down, what it means for the league and what it...
07.12.2023
July 2023: Fitz Fired, Gopher Media Day, Chip Stays Off The Grid
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back for a July catchup episode and give their reaction to the stunning Northwestern situation and the end of the Pat Fitzgerald era before Burnsie gives a few headlines from the Gophers...
06.19.2023
June 2023: Merch! Summer Splash! Future Schedules!
The guys are back for a June catchup and there is a lot to review: We hinted at it for a while but Pair and a Spare merchandise is now for sale! Burnsie recaps another successful "Summer Splash" recruiting period...
04.24.2023
April 2023: Spring Game Recap, Recruiting Update, Burnsie English Lessons
The guys are back to review what they took from the Gopher Spring Game, Burnsie gives an update on the 2024 recruiting class (emphasis on in-state players) and Burnsie pronounces a word that Gaardsy and Chip have never heard.
02.28.2023
February 2023 Catchup: Professor PJ, Brian Ferentz, Projected Wins
The guys are back for the February Catchup and review the wild weather the last few weeks and how they have handled it before discussing the hilarious (and predictable) Brian Ferentz contract, Chip attending Professor PJ Fleck's lecture recently and...
01.17.2023
January 2023 Catchup! Burnsie Wedding, Pinstripe Bowl, Coaching Changes and More!
The guy are back and begin 2023 reviewing Burnsie's wedding (including how Burnsie almost broke his nose the night before), the Pinstripe Bowl, the latest on the Gopher coaching staff, the latest transfer portal news in the Big Ten, Kevin...
12.15.2022
2022 Week Fifteen: PJ Extension, Portal Updates, Heisman Votes
With all the snow in Minneapolis Gaardsy, Burnise and Chip hit Zoom for the episode this week and react to PJ Fleck's contract extension and what it means for the assistant coaches, Kenni Burns taking over at Kent State, Jeff...
12.06.2022
2022 Week Fourteen: Pinstripe Bowl Bound, Transfer Portal On Fire, Heisman Finalists
The guys spend a few minutes talking about Chip's wonderful story about the Red Lake football team before talking Pinstripe Bowl, transfer portal already being crazy, the Heisman finalists and the College Football Playoff teams.
11.29.2022
2022 Week Thirteen: Gophers Keep The Axe, QB of The Future, PJ "Controversy"
The guys are back from Madison and like Chip a month ago Burnsie didn't come out of the trip unscathed. Gaardsy, Chip and Burnsie review the Greek Rifle Coming Out Party, how the season should be evaluated and they react...
11.22.2022
2022 Week Twelve: Another Loss to Iowa, Offensive Issues, Slow Defensive Starts, Wisconsin Preview
It's perhaps the spiciest episode yet as the guys get after each other on the offensive issues the Gophers have and how it cost them against Iowa. They also discuss the slow defensive starts and preview the Wisconsin game.
11.15.2022
2022 Week Eleven: Gophers Beat Northwestern, Iowa Preview
Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy spend a little time on the Gophers blowout win over Northwestern before turning the page to the huge game (for a lot of reasons) against Iowa this week. Chip didn't come out of Madison in one...
11.08.2022
2022 Week Ten: Gophers Rally in Nebraska, Greek Rifle, Big Ten West
Burnsie, Chip and Gaardsy review the Gophers comeback win in Lincoln and what they think should happen at the quarterback position the rest of the season before they talk passing game, defense, Big Ten West race and Iowa/Wisconsin. And yes,...
11.01.2022
2022 Week 9: Gophers Beat Rutgers, Passing Game Thoughts, Michigan/Michigan State
Chip Scoggins and Justin Gaard start the podcast learning more about Ryan Burns than they thought they ever would! The guys eventually get to Gophers/Rutgers, the status of the Gopher passing game, the latest on the tunnel brawl between Michigan...
10.25.2022
2022 Week 8: Gophers Lose Whiteout, Defensive Troubles, Around the Big Ten
Gaardsy, Chip and The Godfather (Burnsie) review a rough White Out night at Penn State, discuss the Gopher defense, wide receiver and quarterback situations before going around the Big Ten. Hidden in this episode is a way to win tickets...
10.18.2022
2022 Week Seven: Gophers Lose At Illinois, Tanner Hurt, Chip Still Wearing Tennessee Jersey?
Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy review the Gophers loss at Illinois and where they go from here with trip to Penn State on deck. They discuss Tanner Morgan's availability and what the backup options look like before going over the Big...
10.11.2022
2022 Week 6: Bye Week, Hoops Media Day Rant, Big Ten West Reset
The guys are back after the Gophers bye and come out firing with an unrelated rant on Big Ten Basketball Media Day before previewing Gophers/Illinois and reviewing the weekend in the Big Ten. They also spend a lot of time...
10.05.2022
2022 Week 5: Gophers Lose, Paul Chryst Fired, Who is Best Team in West?
Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy try to figure out what went wrong with the Gophers in an ugly loss to Purdue, how the West looks now and react to the surprising news out of Madison with Paul Chryst getting fired. Stay...
09.27.2022
2022 Week 4: Gophers Crush Michigan State, Purdue Preview, Burnsie's New Clothes
The guys review the Gopher win over Michigan State and what it means going forward before previewing Homecoming against Purdue. What type of Purdue team is coming to Minneapolis? They also talk about the other important games in the Big...
09.21.2022
2022 Week 3: Chris Autman-Bell Injury, Gophers/Spartans, Burnsie's Wardrobe
Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy discuss Chris Autman-Bell's injury and the impact it will have on the Gopher offense, review the non-conference season for the Gophers and preview the Michigan State game, recap the Big Ten so far and spend...
09.13.2022
2022 Week 2: Gopher Win, Frost Fired, Iowa Gets Cameo'd
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard review the Gophers blowout victory over Western Illinois and what they liked about the performance before reacting to the Scott Frost firing, Iowa (and Bob Stoops and Fran McCaffery) getting trolled on Cameo...
09.06.2022
2022 Week One: Gophers Beat NMSU, Big Ten Recap, CFP Expansion
The guys are back in studio and officially welcome Jax Cafe in Minneapolis as the presenting sponsor of the podcast this year! Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy review the Gophers victory over New Mexico State, put a (final) lid on PJ...
08.29.2022
2022 Week 0: Live from the Minnesota State Fair!
They guys kick off their second season live from the Minnesota State Fair! Chip, Burnsie and Gaardsy review the latest Nebraska debacle, preview Gophers/New Mexico State and discuss the season outlook in general. Great to be back every week moving...
07.01.2022
Big Ten Adds USC and UCLA!
Before the guys scatter for 4th of July they convene for an Emergency Edition of the show to discuss the huge news that the Big Ten is adding USC and UCLA. We react to the news and discuss what's next...
06.02.2022
Tragic Marion Barber News, NIL Update, Big Ten Coaches Rankings
The guys react to the tragic news about Marion Barber III and share memories from their own perspectives on one of the great Gophers from one of the great Gopher families. Chip covered him, Gaardsy is the same age and...
05.24.2022
May Catchup! Jimbo/Saban, NIL, End of Divisions
The guys are back just in time to review the War of Words between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban! They react to that as well as talk about the latest in Name, Image and Likeness craziness, the potential end of...
04.12.2022
April Catchup! Gaardsy Mistake, BroTank Burnsie, Transfer Portal, NIL and More!
The guys are back after a few months off and get caught up on Burnsie's wedding, Gaardsy's big miss on vacation and how Chip kept track of his daughter celebrating Kansas basketball's national title before talking about Bucky Irving hitting...
02.17.2022
Gopher Staff Updates, Joe Rossi Talk, Schedule Updates and More!
The guys are back for the first time in a month! They talk about how close Joe Rossi "may" have gotten to getting the Notre Dame defensive coordinator, other updates on the Gopher staff, Jim Harbaugh contract extension at Michigan,...

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Pair and a Spare Podcast episodes:

May 2024 Check In: Wolves! Portal is Closed, Football NIL, Payrolls Coming?

April 2024: Burnsie is Annoyed, Master's, Spring Practice, Recruiting

March 2024: Portal Problems with Hoops, NIL, PJ Amendment

February 2024: PJ UCLA Rumors, Over/Unders, Assistant Salaries

January 2024: Jim Harbaugh Leaves, Nick Saban Retires, Gaardsy Blood Pressure High

2024! Is Chip Ok? Quick Lane Recap, Coordinator News, Michigan Wins Title

2023 Signing Day Recap: Burnsie Made It! Chip Kelly Idea, Jerry Kill Rant

2023 December Update: Joe Rossi Leaving, Recruiting Update

2023 Post Championship Weekend: Playoffs Set, Dinkytown Athletes Weekend

2023 Regular Season Wrap: Athan Transfers, What's Next?, Sideline Antics, Coaching Carousel

2023 Week Twelve Review: Gophers Lose at Ohio State, Chip is Way Early, Gaardsy Almost Gets Arrested in Columbus

2023 Week Eleven Review: Gophers Routed at Purdue, What Happened to the Defense?, Michigan, Jimbo

2023 Week Ten Review: Gophers Lose to Illinois, West Slipping Away, Gaardsy Mad About Year 7!

2023 Week Nine Review: Gophers Beat Michigan State, Jordan Nubin!, Brian Ferentz, West Race

2023 Week 8 Review: Gophers Finally Win Floyd, Invalid Fair Catch, Michigan Cheating

2023 Bye Week: Weekend Review, Iowa/Wisconsin Review, Gophers/Iowa Preview

2023 Week Six Review: Michigan Routs Gophers, Future Schedules, Future of the Big Ten

2023 Week Five Review: Gophers Beat Louisiana, New RB, Special Teams, West is Winnable

2023 Week Four Review: Gophers Meltdown at Northwestern, Coaches Gone Wild!

2023 Week Three Review: North Carolina Recap, Big Ten Weekend, Burnsie in the Bathroom

2023 Week Two Review: Gophers Run the Ball! UNC Preview, Mel Tucker

2023 Week One Review: Gophers Beat Nebraska, Big Ten West, Coach Prime!

2023 Week One Preview: Nebraska Week, Jax Cafe Party Recap

August 2023: Jax is Back! Oregon and Washington Are Coming! Burnsie is Bitter!

July 2023: Fitz Fired, Gopher Media Day, Chip Stays Off The Grid

June 2023: Merch! Summer Splash! Future Schedules!

April 2023: Spring Game Recap, Recruiting Update, Burnsie English Lessons

February 2023 Catchup: Professor PJ, Brian Ferentz, Projected Wins

January 2023 Catchup! Burnsie Wedding, Pinstripe Bowl, Coaching Changes and More!

2022 Week Fifteen: PJ Extension, Portal Updates, Heisman Votes

2022 Week Fourteen: Pinstripe Bowl Bound, Transfer Portal On Fire, Heisman Finalists

2022 Week Thirteen: Gophers Keep The Axe, QB of The Future, PJ "Controversy"

2022 Week Twelve: Another Loss to Iowa, Offensive Issues, Slow Defensive Starts, Wisconsin Preview

2022 Week Eleven: Gophers Beat Northwestern, Iowa Preview

2022 Week Ten: Gophers Rally in Nebraska, Greek Rifle, Big Ten West

2022 Week 9: Gophers Beat Rutgers, Passing Game Thoughts, Michigan/Michigan State

2022 Week 8: Gophers Lose Whiteout, Defensive Troubles, Around the Big Ten

2022 Week Seven: Gophers Lose At Illinois, Tanner Hurt, Chip Still Wearing Tennessee Jersey?

2022 Week 6: Bye Week, Hoops Media Day Rant, Big Ten West Reset

2022 Week 5: Gophers Lose, Paul Chryst Fired, Who is Best Team in West?

2022 Week 4: Gophers Crush Michigan State, Purdue Preview, Burnsie's New Clothes

2022 Week 3: Chris Autman-Bell Injury, Gophers/Spartans, Burnsie's Wardrobe

2022 Week 2: Gopher Win, Frost Fired, Iowa Gets Cameo'd

2022 Week One: Gophers Beat NMSU, Big Ten Recap, CFP Expansion

2022 Week 0: Live from the Minnesota State Fair!

Big Ten Adds USC and UCLA!

Tragic Marion Barber News, NIL Update, Big Ten Coaches Rankings

May Catchup! Jimbo/Saban, NIL, End of Divisions

April Catchup! Gaardsy Mistake, BroTank Burnsie, Transfer Portal, NIL and More!

Gopher Staff Updates, Joe Rossi Talk, Schedule Updates and More!

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