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Football is actually back! The A2a crew gives their Viking predictions and how this rebuild on the fly might go. They cover some major league stories and give their Super Bowl picks. Spoiler: a repeat might be on the horizon. Some fantasy football chatter follows; what to expect in a tough to predict year and a few under the radar few guys that need to be on your roster. Finally, the Twins are in...

A Twins filled A2a today with them coming off a tough losing streak and falling back to third in the AL Central. Sure, the hitting has been slumping and the pitching has faltered, but the guys think the issues stem from one man: the head coach. They debate Rocco's lineup decisions, in game moves, and even who the organization is choosing to bring up as they battle injuries. We round out the show w...

Sports are back, but the grass may not be greener for Minnesota sports. The Wild put forth an on brand performance fallng flat and getting bounced from the bubble in the first round. The Twins are leading the division, but struggling to hit and stay healthy. The Gophers' season is at serious risk and are the Vikings primed to take a step back? A lot of unanswered questions for the guys this week a...

Sports are back in full flight! And for a Minnesota sports fan all is back to normal, including even a classic Wild first round exit. The guys discuss the Wild's up and down series with Vancouver, the Twins hot start, and even the surprisingly successful Loons! We're all back on the deserted island of course and so much more! With sports back in action, this A2a is can't miss.

The Twins are underway, the NBA bubble officially has real games, the NHL had their exhibitions, and the MLS is Back tourney has entered the knockout stage. The gang is all back and now all we have to do is watch! How are the guys feeling about the Twins early and the Wild in the restart? All that plus the Joe Kelly incident, how they feel about sports without fans, and the continuation of the des...

This week the guys have actual sports to talk about! The MLS is back tournament kicked off and the Loons managed to sneak away with a W in extra time. Scott is pessimistic about how the NFL may or may not return, and the guys give their thoughts on all the drama surrounding the Washington TBD's. KDZ is back and we are all sent back to our deserted island. All that and more in a jam packed episode...

Well, the time has come: MLS has kicked off, the NBA is moving into Disney World, the MLB is scrimmaging, but will it pan out? Only time will tell - but in the meantime we get some laughs out of NBA players reactions to Disney World amenities. The biggest battle of the week - Drew vs. technology. The crew also takes their pass at renaming the Washington NFL team. All that and so much more on this...

All our major leagues are back on track to play, but does the A2a crew really think it is going to happen? The guys break down the path back for each league and if it will really work. They also go over their perfect 4th of July picnic and much, much more. Another can't miss episode of A2a!  

We are on the road back to sports! But will it be smooth? NBA players are discussing sitting out, the MLB and MLBPA continue to argue about a return to play schedule, the NHL is moving at a snail's pace, but it seems like the MLS has it figured out! On top of the league concerns, Dalvin Cook wants a contract extension. Can the Vikings afford it? Should they pay up? All that and more on today's can...

Well, the NBA is on its way back! Unfortunately, they left the Timberwolves behind. The guys discuss how viable the plan is, and what they think it might mean for the top contenders in the league. The MLB is at serious risk of not having a season this year and straining the relationships with the players for good - what is the path forward? All that and more, another episode from haircut and AC-le...

This week on A2a we are getting closer and closer to sports returning. The NHL has announced their return plans - whenever that might be - and the Wild made the cut! The NBA is close to finalizing a structure, but will teams want to play and follow the guidelines? Also, the MLB is at risk of losing a lot more than just one season with the owners and players far apart on a deal. All that, plus KDZ...

A2a is back with another episode even though sports aren't! The guys give their thoughts on The Last Dance - did it live up to the hype? Quarantine means a lot of extra time - how have they been passing the time? KDZ comes in with a thought provoking question to round out the episode. This one isn't sports heavy - but still not one you want to miss! 

We're still in quarantine, but all our leagues are getting closer to returning to action! The guys break down what leagues are closest to returning, and who can realistically come back successfully. A special guest - Conor from Conor's Corner - joins to give his opinions. If sports do return, will players come back in full force? The guys dive into those questions and more, plus KDZ and more! Don'...

Another week in quarantine and another week of A2a! The guys recap their favorite picks from this year's draft, as well as who they each think is on the fast track to disappoint as a bust. With some extra time to pass, the crew puts together their Mount Rushmore of sports movies, with plenty of honorable mentions. To cap it off, we have KDZ and some of our favorite board games. Don't miss a unique...

The show must go on! That goes for A2a and the sports world. The A2a crew debates what they think might happen with the major sports leagues who were just wrapping up, or just starting to get going. We go row the boat with the #5 recruiting class in the country and PJ Fleck. As he rebuilds, what does the future hold? Finally, we get to the only major sporting event left: the NFL Draft. Who might t...

What an episode we have for you today! The Wild are making a late playoff push and lighting up the scoreboard under interim Head Coach Dean Evason - is this team poised to make noise in the playoffs? Were the right moves made at the deadline? We check in on the Twins Spring Training and a KAT-less Wolves squad, but that just scratches the surface of today's episode. KDZ is back and we hear about S...

A huge crossover event takes over this week's A2a! Conor O'Meara takes the orchard by storm as this WFNU family event makes for an episode you can't miss. First and foremost, we take some time getting to know Conor a little bit better and see what he has on the docket. The guys deep dive on the Wild after Conor had the honor of interviewing Bill Guerin! Some serious basketball talk ensues - tank o...

It was a slow week in games for your favorite teams, so we cover a huge variety of stories across the national sports landscape. We have multiple playoff restructure proposals, NBA All-Star Weekend, some NFL off-season stories, and so much more! Your major Minnesota news we dive into is the surprising firing of Bruce Boudreau. Its a rapid fire episode of A2a where the guys get into story after sto...

We have come to the end of the road for our Vikings and college football. It was all systems no-go for the Vikings in a loss out on the west coast to the 49ers where not many in Purple and Gold showed up to play. With coaches on the way out, what's next? We preview the College Football Championship game and, good news for LSU fans, the hosts feel much better about that purple and gold squad. We di...

A decisive victory out west has the Vikings in control of their destiny as we look ahead to two crucial weeks. The A2a guys break down what went into the win, is that defensive performance something Zimmer and co. can repeat, and where it leaves the Vikes in the playoff race. A massive upset by the Gopher basketball team over #3 OSU is the latest development in Dinkytown. The wolves continue o str...

This week's A2a dives into some interesting topics, straying a bit from some game recaps. The Gophers are going bowling on New Year's Day! But did they end up where they deserve? What do the Twins have to do now that free agent dominoes are starting to fall. What are the Vikings staring down these final three weeks? All that and way more - tune in and find out on Apples 2 Apples!

A tough loss down in Iowa For Fleck U and a historic comeback for Kirk and Co. highlight a weekend that was primed for disaster. We had a boat rowing head on towards a Viking ship, and were about 5 yards away from an absolute crisis on the back of one of the most exciting sports weekends of the year. Where does this weekend leave the Gophers and the Vikings? Do the T-Wolves actually need Andrew Wi...

What a week it was! Two huge football wins for the Gophers and Vikings spark some interesting conversation with the A2a hosts. How impressive were these wins? What were problems that need to be fixed? Where does this leave them all in the championship hunt? Some brief talk around the Wolves surprising start to this year round out a football heavy A2a that you don't want to miss!

After a disappointing loss down in KC, the A2a guys try to pin the loss on someone - but can they? They break down the Timberwolves early successes as well as the brawl from a WWE viewpoint and the impact it will have during KAT and Embiid's suspensions. With the biggest game in recent Gopher history coming up this weekend, is there a chance the Gophers pull it out? What might the season have wait...

What a week it has been! The A2a crew breaks down all the successes from the past week - a Vikings primetime(!) win, a 3-0 start for the Wolves, the Gophers are up to #13, and the Wild are sort of back on track. What does all that mean going forward? Hear what Sam, Scott, and Drew have to say about it. There's KDZ and a bit of Halloween chatter as well. Join in on the positivity and hear what the...