Gophers 101 — a Minnesota Gophers Podcast

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods and Manny Hill are quite happy about what J.J. McCarthy was able to do in his Minnesota Vikings debut! Is there a chance he could be starting sooner than expected? What did we think of Sam Darnold? Are there legitimate concerns about the secondary? Should they sign Stephon Gilmore? Could T.J. Hockenson be out until November now? Catch all t...

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...

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 br...

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 hole. 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...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods, Grant Wenkstern and Manny Hill wonder if Rob Dillingham will be PG of the future for the Minnesota Timberwolves! How will he compliment Anthony Edwards? Is Tim Connelly just on a different level than other NBA execs? Is there still a chance they trade Karl-Anthony Towns? Catch all this and more on the latest ride with the SKOR North Taxi S...

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 behin...

The Minnesota Vikings had had a BUSY offseason. Judd Zulgad from SKOR North and Purple Daily joined Ross Brendel to talk rookie minicamp and OTA’s. Assuming health, the Vikings should crush at wide receiver, no matter who WR3 is. Most Minnesotans still cannot watch the Minnesota Twins on TV. How embarrassing is this for the Twins, MLB, and all involved? Judd provides a historical perspective on OJ...

Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru are back talking Minnesota sports! When will J.J. McCarthy be the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback? The Minnesota Timberwolves season was an overwhelming success, right? The Minnesota Twins may be a playoff team this season But their brand of baseball can really be brutal at times! PLUS, House empties his Gopher football and Gopher’s basketball...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer and Artis Woods are pumped the Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson finally agreed to a contract extension! Should J.J. McCarthy be more excited about this deal than anyone? Will he end up being the best WR in team history. Even better than Randy Moss? The guys also recap the disappointing end of the season for the Timberwolves and what they need to d...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer and Artis Woods hope the Minnesota Timberwolves can make NBA playoff history and comeback from a 3-0 deficit against the Dallas Mavericks! Was their Game 4 win enough momentum to get back in the series? How much more do we need from star players Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns? Catch all this and more on the latest ride with the SKOR North Taxi S...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods and Grant Wenkstern wonder what the Minnesota Timberwolves gotta do to bounce back after losing Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals to the Dallas Mavericks. Do we need more from Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns? How can they stop Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving? How can MIN limit DAL's points in the paint? Catch all this and more on...

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in Minnesota sports playoff history (and NBA) to beat the Denver Nuggets in 7 games to move on in the NBA playoffs. It has become VERY clear. The Wolves can win it all. BUT, will they? Do they have to beat Dallas for this season to be successful? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods and Grant Wenkstern get you pumped for Game 7 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets! Will they win and get back to the NBA's Western Conference Finals? How excited should Minnesota basketball fans be to be part of their first Game 7 in 20 years? What are the keys to a MIN victory? Catch all this and more on the latest ride w...

The state was ready, Minneapolis was ready, the crowd at Target Center was ready for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets in game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals… The Wolves however were not… Ross Brendel and Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus, the Hitting The Hardwood pod, and so much break down game 3 and preview game 4, of hopefully a long playoff run for the Pups. The boys a...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods and Grant Wenkstern try to remember when the last time Minnesota had a team as fun as these Timberwolves! Will they close out the series with the Denver Nuggets? Can DEN even mentally come back from what happened in Game 2? Is it convenient that national media is only now just talking about MIN? What does this playoff run already mean for t...

Tyler Nubin is off to the New York Giants after a GREAT Minnesota Golden Gophers career. What does his NFL career look like? What about the other Gophers and their new homes in the NFL? Plus, an update on the Gophers and the transfer portal as Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross Brendel.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods and Manny Hill breakdown the 2024 Draft for the Minnesota Vikings! Will J.J. McCarthy be this team's next franchise QB? Was Drake Maye their top target though? The guys also bust out the brooms after the Timberwolves sweep the Phoenix Suns in the NBA playoffs and preview the next matchup versus the Denver Nuggets. Catch all this and more on...

If you believe in NFL Draft process and team needs, then the Minnesota Vikings did quite well for themselves in the 2024 NFL Draft. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross Brendel to breakdown the Vikings and their new riches.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods, Grant Wenkstern and Manny Hill preview the NFL Draft and what the Minnesota Vikings will do! Which QB will they take? Drake Maye? J.J. McCarthy? Michael Penix Jr.? Bo Nix? The guys also breakdown how epic it is that the Timberwolves are up 2-0 on the Suns in the NBA playoffs and if the momentum will continue down in Phoenix. Catch all this...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer and Artis Woods gear up for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA playoffs! How intimidated should we actually be by the Phoenix Suns? The guys also wonder if Justin Jefferson missing Vikings offseason meetings means anything, hope the Twins aren't digging themselves too deep of a hole and welcome Marc-Andre Fleury back for one last ride with the Wild....

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods and myTalk 107.1's Grant Wenkstern react to the Minnesota Timberwolves likely losing out on the #1 seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs to the Denver Nuggets. Could this actually be a blessing in disguise? The guys also try to cut through thick smokescreens about what the Vikings will do in the NFL Draft and wonder where the offensiv...

It is not a matter of when will the Minnesota Vikings draft a QB in the upcoming NFL Draft... It's a matter of which one they WILL draft. Jayden Daniels? Drake Maye? J.J. McCarthy? Or what about Bo Nix or Michael Penix Jr.? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross Brendel to preview the Vikings and Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL Draft. PLUS, how can Gophers men's basketball compete in 2024's...

SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods and myTalk 107.1's Grant Wenkstern comb through the juicy details of the Minnesota Timberwolves' ownership drama between Glen Taylor and Marc Lore & Alex Rodriguez! How much of a distraction will this be for the players? The guys also hope the Twins will be ok without Royce Lewis and gauge Drake Maye to the Vikings steam. Catch all this...