Recent content from Michael Rand
P.J. Fleck is trying to love the moment, but is that a tough sell for fans?
Speaking on Thursday at Big Ten media days, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck made a compelling pitch to "love where you're at" as the ground continues to move underneath college football. But he can't expect fans to love more of what they saw in 2023.
An emotional week for the Vikings; Gophers football in a time of transition
On Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joined host Michael Rand for a dissection of a newsy first week of camp. Rand also talked about the Gophers football team and the Twins at the trade deadline.
When it comes to men's pro drafts, the Gophers were truly elite in 2024
Minnesota was one of just two schools to have players selected in the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB drafts, the mark of a well-rounded program.
Twins back on Comcast soon? + Bad Vikings news and a great Gophers accomplishment
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand reacted to news that Bally Sports North could soon be back on Comcast, albeit at what will likely be a higher price. Plus a key Vikings injury and rare draft company for the Gophers.
Scoggins on a big opportunity for a Vikings QB (but which one?)
On Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins and host Michael Rand dissect the Vikings' reaction to Jordan Addison's offseason troubles and identify a big key to the team's success in 2024.
Sometimes in Minnesota sports, it's sure nice to play for the present
When teams are stuck in cycles of rebuilding or mediocrity, fans tend to dream about a better future. But if we're always looking far off in the distance, we lose sight of what's in front of us.
They played the Arena Football championship at a shopping mall (instead of Target Center)
ArenaBowl XXXIII was Friday, with Billings defeating Albany at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. It made for a surreal broadcast, one that could have been avoided.
Wanting more from Vikings; Good win for Twins; Jon Marthaler on Minnesota United
On Tuesday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand says he was underwhelmed by the Vikings' handling of Jordan Addison. He also talks about the Twins, Minnesota United and the Arena Bowl.
In the age of analytics, would Twins have asked Mauer for more power?
Let's imagine the newly inducted Hall of Famer had started his career 20 years later than he did. Would the team have tried to turn him into a home run hitter?
Patrick Reusse on a great weekend for Joe Mauer and a bad one for the Twins
On Monday's Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse checked in from Cooperstown, N.Y., to share his perspectives from Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame induction.