Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes the strong play and good vibes from Anthony Edwards lately, and notices a pattern: He seems happiest when he's the unquestioned star of the show. The next step in his maturation process — a journey that has seen him make key strides already this season — is finding that same energy and joy when Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert return from their injuries.
A happier Anthony Edwards and an improved Vikings defense. What happened?
7:00: Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a film review from Saturday's dramatic win over the Colts. Lost in the zaniness of the comeback is this fact: the Vikings changed a lot of their defensive schemes in just one week.
21:00: Award-winning Vikings poetry, with a slight edit when it comes to the referees.
34:00: Gophers football recruiting.
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The Wild prevailed 5-4 on Tuesday night, moving back into first place in the NHL with a hard-fought victory in their first trip to Utah. Matt Boldy scored the winner in the shootout.