Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at another unpredictable and packed weekend of Minnesota sports.We didn't expect to lead the show with Gophers vs. Bowling Green, but when the home team loses 14-10 as a 31-point favorite things change. Minnesota was beyond flat on offense, made multiple special teams miscues and drew little inspiration from coach P.J. Fleck — whose in-game decisions were questionable as well — in the shocking defeat.
Reusse takes apart Fleck's Gophers after loss, throws praise at Vikings for win
September 27, 2021 at 1:16PM
On the flip side, the Vikings won their first game of the season in impressive fashion, scoring the final 23 points against Seattle in a 30-17 victory. Good blocking. One of Kirk Cousins' best games. A defense that shut out Seattle after a shaky start. And solid special teams. Those are not things the Vikings have come to count on since the start of last season, but they were in full supply as the Vikings finally defeated Russell Wilson.
Plus: The Lynx were knocked out of the playoffs far more quickly than they would have liked, losing 89-76 to Chicago in Sunday's single elimination quarterfinal playoff game. And the Twins managed to help the Yankees in the playoffs, even in this year.
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After letting a 135-footer bounce in between the wickets early, Fleury steadied himself in a 5-3 victory.
