Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the merciful end to a disjointed Vikings season. Now that it's over, let's hope there is an honest reckoning with the roster and a true path forward, which should include a future without Kirk Cousins. The next few months could be as important as any during the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell era.
Patrick Reusse on the end of the Vikings' season and the rise of PWHL Minnesota, Gophers men's hoops
Patrick Reusse joins Michael Rand on the Daily Delivery podcast for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the merciful end to a disjointed Vikings season.
26:00: The PWHL drew 13,000 fans for Minnesota's home opener, part of a successful weekend aside from the Vikings. Minnesota's team won 3-0, while the Gophers men's basketball team improved to 3-1 in the Big Ten with another tense win.
42:00: Reusse tells some great stories about former Twins manager Billy Gardner, who died recently at age 96.
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