Patrick Reusse says Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is an . . .

In his weekly visit with host Michael Rand, the columnist doesn’t hold back about where blame should fall for the Lions losing a 17-point lead in the NFC title game. Also, Wolves, Wild and TwinsFest talk.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 29, 2024 at 2:23PM
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks at a news conference after the NFC Championship game.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks at a news conference after the NFC Championship game. (Jed Jacobsohn/The Associated Press)

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The big discussion point, and a debate that will rage for a while, is whether the Lions and head coach Dan Campbell erred in being too aggressive on fourth down attempts -- aiding a San Francisco comeback victory in Sunday’s NFC title game. Reusse boils it down succinctly: Campbell was an idiot.

Meanwhile, there is fresh concern about the Timberwolves after another bad loss to the Spurs. Is this the start of a second-half slide, or are some recent lapses against bad teams just a lull?

Plus thoughts on the Wild and TwinsFest.

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Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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