Minnesota Sports Chat

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.

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 Simpson TV coverage. PLUS, the return of 5 Phil’er Questions.

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 notebook!

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?

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 also talk a little Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy excitement.

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

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.

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 college basketball landscape with NIL?

Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy… It doesn’t matter who the Minnesota Vikings take in the NFL draft. What matters is that they get the pick right! Should the Minnesota Timberwolves care who the play in the NBA playoffs? And Minnesota Twins season predictions with Manny Hill from Jazz88 and SKOR North.

Minnesota Golden Gophers football great, Rickey Foggie, joined Ross on the newest Minnesota Sports Chat. Rickey is the new head coach for the Minnesota Myth of the Arena Football League. They’ll play their home games this spring and summer at Target Center in Minneapolis. Coach Foggie also shares some thoughts on Kirk Cousins departure from the Minnesota Vikings, the future of Minnesota Gophers football, and his love for the state of Minnesota!

Ross Brendel is joined by Daniel House from Gophers Guru. Daniel is not just a Minnesota Gophers football guy, he’s an NFL guy too who routinely covers the NFL Draft and training camp. What’s he thinking about Kirk Cousins NFL future? Danielle Hunter too? Who should the Vikings target in free agency? PLUS, we should all be happy with Gophers men’s basketball, right? And, are the Gophers still looking for another quarterback prior to the 2024 college football season?

Ross Brendel is joined by Darren “Doogie” Wolfson from KSTP Channel 5 in the Twin Cities and SKOR North. The boys touch on the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Finals candidacy, potential roster turnover with the Minnesota Vikings and Kirk Cousins, P.J. Fleck’s flirtation with the UCLA football job and more. Doogie also gets hit up with 5 Phil’er Questions. Minnesota Sports Chat is presented by Beans Coffee Company. Use the promocode “SPORTSCHAT” at checkout to save some cash on the best coffee around!

Change is inevitable they say… Especially in the NFL. Kirk Cousins, Danielle Hunter, Justin Jefferson… One, two, or all three may not be back with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. What should their priorities be? Minnesota United begins their season on Saturday. Jon Harrison from the pre and post-match show on 1500 ESPN (Purple Insider and Bring Me The News too) joins the pod to preview the MLS season for the Loons!

One man is responsible for the J.J. McCarthy steam to the Minnesota Vikings and has name is Thor Nystrom from Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros. 😊 Thor joins Ross for a deep dive on J.J. and all the Quarterback’s in the upcoming NFL Draft. Gopher football coach, P.J. Fleck’s name surfaced for the UCLA job. How did he not end up there? PLUS, Thor takes a stab at 5 Phil’er Questions.

Judd Zulgad from Purple Daily and SKOR North joined Ross to talk Kirk Cousins and his future in Minnesota. What do we know now that we didn’t know at seasons end? Do we even know what the Vikings are thinking? PLUS, Judd and Ross dive away from Minnesota sports to discuss one of their passions… Law & Order, and the departure of Sam Waterston, a.k.a. Jack McCoy.

Jessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties podcast and SKOR North joined Ross Brendel to talk Minnesota Wild disappointment, Brock Purdy excitement, and some “wild” Kirk Cousins contract speculation…

Ross Brendel and A.J. Fredrickson from SKOR North discuss the Minnesota Vikings lot in life as big offseason decisions loom. What are they going to do at QB? Is it possible the Vikings are now bottom dwellers? Also, what is happening in St. Paul with Minnesota United and the Minnesota Wild? Plus A.J. takes a stab at 5 Phil’er Questions!

The Minnesota Vikings have a BIG offseason ahead, and it all starts with Kirk Cousins future in purple. What about Danielle Hunter and Harrison Smith? Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru discuss all of that. Plus, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are winning on the court and the football squad has a new defensive coordinator.