Shorter version today with Cardinal hockey on the air at 5:30pm. Jim likes the Byron Buxton signing for the Twins and Kirk Cousins had a bad game for the first time in weeks for the Vikings.

Today Bill Dean sits in for Todd and chats with Jim Souhan about the Vikings, Gophers, Timberwolves, Wild and Twins

Todd is off today so listen in to hear what Bill Dean and Jim Souhan talk about

Everson Griffen situation, Niners can hammer the ball with the ground game, Jim is in San Francisco to cover the game.

Timberwolves rolling led by Patrick Beverly. Vikings vs 49ers Sunday is a great matchup. Jim gives his thoughts on if Bonds and Clemens get into the HOF.

Recap of the Vikings game, Timberwolves on a roll.

Topics include Jim's column about Gophers and UConn women's basketball, Vikings getting healthy and Gophers vs Indiana a must-win.

Anthony Edwards calls coach Chris Finch "Finchy." Jim says it's a players league and everyone knows it. More Wolves and Wild talk.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins and Byron Buxton. Find out if Jim thinks he will be traded or signed to a new contract.

Jose Berrios signs contract extension with Toronto, other free agent starting pitchers signed, none by the Twins. Jim thinks it looks like they are going to go full-on rebuild.

Vikings win while being aggressive, finally. Gophers lose in part because they weren't aggressive. Gopher hoops look encouraging, but don't have much depth.

Jim finds the contract extension for PJ Fleck at the time it was, before Illinois game, to be "interesting." Should the Wolves blow up the team? Vikings news.

Timberwolves struggle Towns pretty down about it. Gophers hoops recruiting in-state.

Vikings Covid-19 outbreak, Dalvin Cook situation, Gopher women's basketball lose to a terrible Jacksonville team, Timberwolves.

Jim previews the Gopher basketball seasons for men and women and compares the head coaches. Timberwolves are in a world of hurt.

Vikings lose and look lost at times. Jim thinks it's possible if Vikings lose their next two games that Zimmer gets the axe. Gophers ugly offense, Timberwolves miss DeLo

Did Karl-Anthony Towns like a #FreeKat tweet or didn't he? Todd doesn't buy the hacker explanation, neither does Jim, so who did it? Vikings without Bradbury, who plays C? What are the chances they beat the Ravens?

Low rated World Series, modern baseball has something to do with that. Timberwolves struggling. Mike Zimmer not doing well emotionally.

Mike Zimmer's press conference was weird. Aaron Rodgers is in Covid protocol and PJ Fleck gets a new contract.

Jim says Cousins has been operating under a "paranoia smoothie" frame of mind. Nepotism at the forefront of Zimmer coaching hires.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings loss, Jim doesn't believe the Vikings get back into the playoff race. He also could see a complete collapse of the season.

There are five locks for the playoffs in the NFC, the Vikings aren't one of them, but could get in.

Impressive Timberwolves win. Jim says Anthony Edwards is already the Wolves best player. He defends DeAngleo Russell to Todd who isn't a fan of his game.

Jim and Todd talk World Series, ex-Twins doing well in the post season and MLB facing a work stoppage once the season ends.

Jim has concerns about the Timberwolves. Wild defense needs to help their netminders more. Vikings have their hands full with the Cowboys on Sunday.

Gophers football winning so why were fans booing them at the end of the first half? World Series match-up is not too compelling.

Jim is vacationing in New York City and talks about attending "Hamilton" and other Broadway shows. New York sports are struggling.

Eddie Rosario starring in the NLCS, the Twins were still correct to let him leave via free agency. Anthony Edwards could be All-NBA soon. Case Keenum is easy to pull for.

Big win for the Wild, but is there concern about the defense and goaltending? Despite optimism around the Timberwolves, don't look for a 50 win season.

ALCS, are the Astros pitchers imploding? Jim says he liked the Bills going for it on 4th down, Todd wasn't a fan. Vikings D needs to step up after the bye week.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings win over Carolina.

Jim talks about his Friday column in the Star Tribune regarding Wild GM Bill Guerin, says he's been "cut throat." Timberwolves still don't appear to be able to shoot three's. Vikings and Gophers.

Vikings HC Mike Zimmer asks his offensive coaches to do some self-scouting, is that common during the season? Personalities in the NBA can make or break a franchise.

White Sox out of MLB Playoffs with Tony Larussa complaining about it, Jim says "he's a jerk anyway." Should Vikings make the move to Darrisaw at LT?

Jim and Todd talk MLB Playoffs, Red Sox gaining motivation from Rays easting popcorn on the bench. Jon Gruden ouster from Raiders and Lamar Jackson is the best QB in the league.

Jim and Todd recap the Vikings win. Jim believes if they had lost to the Lions Mike Zimmer might have been fired during their bye week after their next game vs Carolina with Co-Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson taking over.

Jim gives his picks for the Major League Playoffs. The Rays are the best run team in baseball and perhaps all of pro sports. Vikings need to win big vs the Lions.

There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Timberwolves and the Wild. Is a one game Wildcard playoff format here to stay? It's too bad MLB has deemphasized the role of the Starting Pitcher.

Jim and Todd talk about how pro sports has embraced gambling, is it dangerous for college programs? Unforeseen side effects of the NIL rules in college sports.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves, should they still be trying to trade for Ben Simmons? Jim and Todd both have their doubts, but Jim says they are still trying to do just that.

Post mortem on the Vikings loss to the Browns. Kevin Stefanski will secretly celebrate beating Mike Zimmer.

Jim and Todd preview the Vikings game. Why are the Browns favored in Minnesota. Is it make or break this weekend for Tanner Morgan as the starting QB for the Gophers?

Joe Ryan is paying dividends on the Nelson Cruz trade for the wins already. Who might get traded before next season? Zimmer and Cousins working together to save their jobs.

Jim and Todd talk twins: Has Sano improved enough to be a factor for a winning team next year? Can the Twins sign Buxton to an extension, what will it cost? What does the rotation look like?

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves and Lynx

Vikings recap, Ryder Cup victory for the US and Gophers football debacle, Jim has a theory why they haven't played that well.

Ryder Cup, team USA got off to a good start. Cook doesn't have to practice at all to play on Sunday. Jose Berrios return to Target Field

Jim gives details on Wolves President Gersson Rosas firing. Kaprizov signing with the Wild and Jim makes his prediction for the Ryder Cup

Kaprizov signs with Wild, Jim thought al along the deal would happen. Are the Wolves a serious contender to trade for Ben Simmons, Jim says "yes."