Niko Medved's Big Ten triumph; Vikings simplifying; La Velle E. Neal III debate

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a stunning Gophers men's basketball victory over No. 22 Indiana in Niko Medved's Big Ten coaching debut. It's not likely sustainable this season, but it sure was fun. Plus the Vikings are trying to help J.J. McCarthy not overthink things and Adam Thielen is teaming up with Aaron Rodgers. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a debate segment on the Vikings, Twins and Gophers football. 31:00: The Wild and Wolves get another shot.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a trio of Minnesota pro sports victories. The Wild got another shutout win from goalie Jesper Wallstedt, this time a 1-0 nailbiter over Edmonton. The Wolves needed 47 minutes and 44 points from Anthony Edwards to escape with an overtime win over New Orleans. And the Frost cruised 5-1. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand on three Gophers football topics: The win over Wisconsin, signing day and bowl projections. 28:00: A fresh Byron Buxton trade rumbling and bad injury news for Niko Medved's Gophers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the release of Adam Thielen, which perfectly encapsulates how the Vikings' plan this season has gone off the rails. 6:00: Andrew Krammer helps review the film from the Vikings' 26-0 loss to Seattle, their first shutout defeat in 18 years. 28:00: Vikings poetry is not kind. 41:00: On a lighter note, hot yoga and missed kicks.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand look back at the weekend in sports, starting with another inept performance by the Vikings. They were shut out in Seattle with Max Brosmer making his first start. Justin Jefferson didn't speak to the media afterwards. Plus the Gophers beat Wisconsin for the fourth time in five years, the Wolves beat a couple quality teams and more.

Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an all Vikings edition of Daily Delivery on this fine Thanksgiving. After Rand gives an update on J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer, Neal and Rand get into the best-case QB scenario for the rest of this year, contingency plans for 2026 and whether the Vikings need a more thorough rebuild.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with one of his favorite "two things can be true" ideas. J.J. McCarthy has been historically bad AND it's too soon to give up on him. But it's not too soon to think about what might happen if things don't work out. 9:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to talk about the Timberwolves, who have blown big late leads in each of their last two losses. 28:00: Randy Johnson on Gophers football. 36:00: History for St. Thomas.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Monday's big news: J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms. That could very well pave the way for Max Brosmer's first career start. What would that mean and what will that look like for the Vikings? 10:00: The ugly film review from the Vikings' 23-6 loss to the Packers. 33:00: Vikings poetry and monster trucks. 50:00: The Wolves and Loons lost late.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at a bleak weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wolves lost in agonizing fashion. The Gophers football team blew a big lead. And the Vikings saved the worst for last.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Minnesota Frost, who have won PWHL titles in their first two years and are trying for a third. With the season set to start Friday, here's a look at how different this franchise feels from others in the state. 5:00: Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joins Rand for an extended Vikings conversation. They look at the J.J. McCarthy Paradox, list their three most disappointing Vikings and set the stage for Sunday at Lambeau. 42:00: It's a big sports weekend.