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Chip Scoggins sits in for Jim this week and he talks with Todd about Kirk Cousins. Also about his recent column on Mike Dreier and the New London-Spicer Wildcats as they head back to the state tournament. Also his column on the "phenomena" that is Caitlin Clark.

LaVelle Neal III is in for Jim today from Fort Myers at Twins Spring Training and runs down the action there so far and talks about the injury to Karl-Anthony Towns and what the Timberwolves will need to do.

Jim talks about his column on the Wild. He changes his position on where he thinks Kirk Cousins winds up and who the Vikings have as their QB1.

Timberwolves win but why was Anthony Edwards late for the game? Jim knows Mike Florio well and talks about Florio indicating a significant chance Kirk Cousins signs with Atlanta.

Timberwolves struggling on offense, especially in close games. Twins final roster is almost set. Scuttlebutt from the NFL Scouting Combine.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wild getting blown out. The guys look over the Twins starting rotation after Pablo Lopez. The Timberwolves vs Sacramento.

Jim and Todd talk Cailtlin Clark and the Gopher women's basketball team. Jim went to the Timberwolves Wed. night and talks about their depth. Gopher men beaten by Illinois, every game a must-win now.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings offseason plans. Did the higher salary cap number change their negotiations with Cousins and Jefferson?

Jim and Todd talk Twins trading for a CF, what does this mean for Byron Buxton? What Twins prospects could make the team this season, or appear later in the season? Kirk Cousins throwing video, any significance? What message is he putting out?

Jim talks about the Caitlin Clark Show coming to Williams Arena. Jim's column today highlighted a former coach turned youth official. NFL Scouting Combine, has Jim ever covered it and is it useful?

Jim previews the rest of the regular season for the Timberwolves.

Jim and Todd talk Gopher basketball. Twins big stories going into spring training. Wild scoring and giving up lots of goals, but seem headed in the right direction with a big weekend approaching.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wild's 17 goal game vs Vancouver. Vikings and Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter.

Jim and Todd talk about the World Cup ski event in the Twin Cities over the weekend. Timberwolves sign Mike Conley to a two-year contract extension. Buxton running with ease in early spring training report.

The Timberwolves are in a great spot to have the #1 seed come playoff time with just 27 games remaining on the schedule. Gophers lose at Purdue but that's not the loss they'll regret if they don't make the NCAA Tournament. Cailtlin Clark is the best story in basketball.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wild's win streak has them back in the playoff hunt. The Gophers at #2 Purdue. Timberwolves rolling heading into the all-star break.

Jim and Todd talk Twins and super prospect Walker Jenkins. Wolves win, but Jaden McDaniels not doing much on offense, does it matter? Anything to the PJ Fleck to UCLA rumors?

Jim and Todd talk about the Wolves "punking" the Clippers. It's more about the match-ups in the post-season than getting the highest seed. Free agency doesn't start in the NFL for a month, will we get any real news before then? Twins ready for camp, what's the biggest story going into spring training?

Jim and Todd talk Super Bowl, Gophers loss, Wolves vs Clippers and is Louie Varland a starter or a reliever for the Twins.

Todd is in Las Vegas and talks Super Bowl with Jim. Jim's past experience covering The Big Game. Timberwolves beat up Bucks.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves trade, Wild win but it was ugly. Twins almost done finalizing their roster.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wolves struggles late in close games, time to worry? Yes says Jim. Gophers have bought in to what Ben Johnson is doing at The U.

Jim and Todd talk Gopher men's and women's hoops. Jim doesn't see the Wild making the playoffs and at the end of the year he expects interim HC Jon Hynes to be gone. The national speculation on the Vikings QB situation, can it be trusted?

Jim and Todd talk Twins baseball and Timberwolves hoops.

Todd is back in the saddle and joins Jim talking Vikings offseason. Will/should they re-sign Cousins, Jefferson and Hunter.

Jim and Bill discussed Minnesota sports on today's Live @ 5 Sports podcast.

Jim and Bill discussed the Timberwolves, Twins trade of Polanco and Gopher Basketball.

Jim and Bill discussed last night big Timberwolves win at OKC and the Twins trading Jorge Polanco to Seattle for four players including three pitchers and a highly regarded young outfield prospect.

Jim and Todd talk NFL Playoffs and Timberwolves.

Jim and Todd talk NFL Coaching hires, Bill Belichick still without a job, how come? Pro Football Focus offers a mock draft that has the Vikings trading up and taking a QB, which one and is that likely? Jim laughs at the notion. Jim makes his picks for Sunday's playoff games.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves and will the Vikings trade up to take one of the top tier QB's in the draft?

Jim and Todd talk about the Timberwolves. Can they rebound from a couple of bad home losses and after being ripped by their coach? What happened with the Bucks? Can the Wild still get into the playoffs?

Jim and Todd talk about Joe Mauer likely heading to the Hall of Fame. Timberwolves cough up a late lead and Chris Finch didn't like it.

Jim and Todd talk NFL Playoffs. Kirk Cousins enhanced value despite injury. Will Joe Mauer get in the baseball Hall of fame on the first ballot?

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves, Gophers and Vikings.

Bill Dean and Jim Souhan discussed, Timberwolves basketball, Minnesota Gopher’s Women’s and Men’s basketball and the upcoming NFL Divisional Playoffs this weekend.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings offseason, he believes the Vikings will sign Cousins and Jefferson to contracts this offseason but Hunter is likely gone.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wild and Marc-Andre Fleury. The Gopher men's basketball team takes a loss and didn't look very good. NFL Playoffs.

Jim and Todd talk about very different seasons for the Wolves and Wild. Jim thinks Mike McCarthy will be done in Dallas.

Jim and Todd talk NFL coaching free agents, maybe the best class ever. They also pick the playoff games for the weekend.

Jim and Todd talk coaching changes in football, what happened to the Wolves, rookie goalie makes his debut with the Wild and Jim makes his Super Bowl predictions.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves. Was it good for Edwards to sit on the bench and watch the team play so well? Vikings and Bears QB situations and drafts. Is Jim Harbaugh headed to the NFL?

Jim and Todd talk about Michigan's championship in college football and where is the sport heading? Jim likes Michael Penix as possibly the Vikings next QB, but is that because he thinks he's the best of he'll be available at the 11th pick? The Wild are not a good team right now.

What will the Vikings do this offseason?

Jim and Todd talk Gophers hoops, what grade would Jim give Vikings Coach Kevin O'Connell this year, and there are concerns about the Wolves.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves. Jim thinks they need to trade for a former Wolves player and Minnesota native. What should the Vikings do at QB for the 2024 season?

Wild and Vikings battling injuries. Jim says Joe Mauer will get into the Hall of Fame this year in his first year of eligibility/

Jim and Todd talk Vikings. What would Jim give Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as a grade through nearly two years as GM? Are the Wolves now struggling having lost two of their last four?

Timberwolves win but Finch unhappy. Gopher men will win some games in the Big 10, but likely not many. Gopher women will take in The Caitlin Clark Experience in Iowa this weekend.

Wild not far from a playoff spot with another win. Wolves vs Dallas, how has Finch gotten them to play together? Jaren Hall named the Vikings QB this week. Michigan vs Alabama in the CFP.