Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes you back to October 15, 2017. That was the date the 3-2 Vikings faced the 4-1 Packers and came away with a victory after an Anthony Barr hit knocked Aaron Rodgers out for most of the rest of the year. That play led to the Vikings' 13-3 season and a rule change protecting quarterbacks — both of which perhaps led the Vikings to sign and eventually keep quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Sarah McLellan on the Wild; Michael Rand on a Cousins and Rodgers what-if
October 13, 2022 at 2:02PM
7:00: Star Tribune Wild beat writer Sarah McLellan joins Rand to preview the season, which starts Thursday against the Rangers. After their best regular season in history, followed by a disappointing first-round playoff exit, what will the Wild do this season to take a step forward?
26:00: A listener wants to know if the Timberwolves are NBA title material this year.
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Minnesota, ranked first in the nation, dealt with injury and absence against No. 3 Michigan State.
