La Velle E. Neal III talks Twins, Vikings and Loons

What do we think of Minnesota United’s pursuit of a head coach? How much should the Twins try to go after high-profile free agents who are still on the market? What can’t the Vikings ignore?

The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 21, 2024 at 4:30PM
A Wilson baseball glove and a Louisville slugger bat sit on the field prior to a spring training baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants on Monday, March 23, 2015, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the company that made bats for a who's who of baseball greats, including Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, announced a deal Monday to sell its Louisville Slugger brand to rival Wilson Sporting Goods Co. for $70 million. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Will the Twins add another solid bat or strong glove to their roster? (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the approved 12-team College Football Playoff format and comes to the conclusion that the landscape of the sport going forward will both help and hurt the Gophers. They will have a harder time competing for a Big Ten title in a loaded conference, but during their truly special seasons they should be able to compete for a playoff spot.

8:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand on a number of subjects, including Minnesota United’s head coach search, big-name free agents still available in MLB and how the Vikings can’t ignore their defense in free agency.

32:00: Disappointing losses for the Wild and Gophers women’s basketball teams.

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Michael Rand

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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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