Vikings and Gophers football: Are you feeling deflated about them right now?

November 28, 2023 at 3:20PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Introduction: In a hideous 12-10 Vikings loss to the Bears, the flaws of both quarterback Joshua Dobbs and head coach Kevin O'Connell were on display. Dobbs can be flustered into mistakes, which led to four interceptions and other turnover-worthy plays. O'Connell did him no favors with the game plan and did the Vikings no favors — again — with his questionable in-game management.

13:00: Randy Johnson joins host Michael Rand to talk about the Gophers football program, which is doing some soul-searching even as it prepares for a bowl game. Four consecutive losses and a 5-7 record has already led the Gophers to seek changes in the transfer portal.

32:00: How quickly opinions of coaches can change.

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