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Jim talks about the passing of Hall of Fame Coach Lou Holtz. The Gopher women's basketball team is rising to new heights. Do SGA and the OKC Thunder get calls because of their "foul merchant" antics and is it a problem? Jim says "yes" and here's why.

Wolves and Wild have winning nights with their stars leading the way. Edwards goes for 40 and Randle played better coming off some previously undisclosed health issues. Wolves trade for Kyle Anderson he plays immediately. Wild trade for a huge defenseman. Are the Vikings really going to pursue Kyler Murray when he is released later this week.

Jim joins Todd and they talk about the Wild and the NHL Trade Deadline this Friday. Will they make a deal? There is a player that would fit a need at Center. Are we watching THE all-time great players for the Wild and Wolves?

Jim joins Todd and they talk about MLB Spring Training. Jim's column is "painful" to read today as it relates to the Twins. Are the Timberwolves better than the Nuggets.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column today about how the Vikings should handle their QB position in the off-season. There are two things Twins fans don't want associated, Royce Lewis-MRI. That happened.

The NBA is trying to address "tanking." What they are doing now doesn't work, can the guys come up with a better system? Twins pitching injury update including better than expected for Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan.

Jim joins Todd and they break down the Timberwolves win in Portland. Todd thought Rudy Gobert was the player of the game, Jim liked Jaden McDaniels efficiency. What does Jim make of the Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings chatter? What about Kyler Murray? Who is Jim's dark horse pick as a veteran QB to join the Vikings in the off-season to join JJ McCarthy.

Jim talks about this column about the Wolves need for Anthony Edwards to do even more for the team, and he's capable of it. What might spring HR's mean for young Twins hitter like Emmanuel Rodriguez.

Jim and Todd talk about the Team USA Hockey Gold Medals. Jim previews the post-Olympic portion of the NHL and Wild schedule. Pablo Lopez is out for the year and Joe Ryan is now dealing with a back issue that may delay the start of his season.

JP Cola filling in for Todd Bergeth today on Live at 5 Sports. MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm joins JP to update us on all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is sitting in for Todd Bergeth today for Live at 5 Sports. Today JP had a chance to talk to MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm. They updated us on all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is sitting in for Todd Bergeth today for Live at 5 Sports. Today JP had a chance to talk to MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm. They updated us on all things Minnesota Sports.

Mike Grimm is in for Jim for the remainder of the week. He previews tonight's Gopher game he will be calling at Oregon. Would Grimmer make the trade for Giannis from the Bucks?

Jim joins Todd and they talk about the PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach. Collin Morikawa is an everyman type player despite being a two-time major champion. How did Jim like the new NBA All-Star format and Edwards winning the MVP. Twins might have the best "bad" team in baseball this year.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column on the state of the Timberwolves at the All-Star Break. He isn't concerned about Rudy's comments and his sources say, neither are the Wolves. Two teams were fined for tanking in the NBA, what does this mean. Todd offers a trade proposal he read, Jim shoots it down.

Jim and Todd talk about the possibility of a labor stoppage in MLB. On the field will fans see Walker Jenkins in the OF for the Twins this year. Jim says SS Kaelen Culpepper is the one to watch and Royce Lewis is at a crossroads. Will there be a WNBA season? Jim says yes but it may start late as a new CBA is worked out.

Jim and Todd talk about the Gopher basketball programs. Jim interviewed former Gopher great Amaya Battle about life outside the game. Despite a sub-.500 record Niko Medved is leading the men's team in the right direction. The Rudy Gobert blowing out of his teammates and coaches may actually be a good thing. Tom Pohlad is not off to a great start as the latest Pohlad to run the Twins.

Jim and Todd talk about the Timberwolves Rudy Gobert going public with criticism about the effort of their star players and them not being held accountable by Coach Finch. Is he on the hot seat? The Wild are making their way toward the top of the league standings.

Jim joins Todd and breaks down why the Seahawks were the better team. Who could join the Vikings and JJ McCarthy in the quarterback room this off-season. Jim says Chris Finch is facing his first crisis in the locker-room as head coach of the Timberwolves.

Jim has covered the Super Bowl many times, he related some fun anecdotes from those experiences. He thinks Seattle is the better team. Todd asks if Drake Maye not winning the MVP award may take some pressure off. Larry Fitzgerald goes into the hall of Fame along with Drew Brees and others. The Winter Olympics begin tonight, both guys marvel at the toughness and courage of Lindsey Vonn competing with a complete tear of her ACL in her knee.

Jim joins Todd post-NBA Trade deadline. The Wolves make a trade, but it's not the big one. Not a surprise to Jim. The player they trade for is having an excellent season. This helps their chances in the banged-up Western Conference. They could be active in the buy-out market and potentially bring back a popular player. Matt Boldy makes Wild history. Jim thought Niko Medved deserved a lot of credit for the Gophers upset of #10 Michigan State.

Jim and Todd talk about a potential trade by the Timberwolves for Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks. Todd mentions a trade proposal ESPN posted this morning and who they think the Wolves have to give up to make a deal. Does Jim think Bob Kraft, the Patriots owner should get in the Hall of Fame.

Jim joins Todd and they talk about why Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were let go the same day. Falvey appeared with Todd Pohlad to announce he was leaving and while Jim was on a zoom call with threm, the Kwesi news came out. Jim is fone with both leaving if for different reasons.

Jim and Todd talk about a stellar performance for the Timberwolves in their win over OKC. The Giannis to the Wolves trade rumors persist, will it happen and what will it take.

Despite foot issues, Anthony Edwards played 38 minutes vs Dallas. He is playing again tonight vs OKC, it will have to be managed throughout the season but must be ok right now. Would the Wolves consider trading for Giannis? Jim asks, would he be a good fit? The NFL Coaching carousel spins, why did Pittsburgh land on Mike McCarthy? Did it have anything to do with Aaron Rodgers?

Jim and Todd talk about Bill Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. What does this mean if anything about Tom Brady getting in on the first ballot. Jim explains how the voting has gone in football vs baseball over the years. Is there any fire to all the smoke about the Vikings trying to trade for Joe Burrow.

Jim talks about the Timberwolves and how perhaps recent events have affected them. Anthony Edwards is dealing with an infected right foot. The Vikings lose a defensive coach, but not Brian Flores. Jim believes Flores is staying even though there are open head coaching jobs.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the Seahawks and Sam Darnold heading to the Super Bowl. Does it mean anything to the Vikings front office. Coaches going for it on 4th down inside the ten yard line, why and how did it work out this weekend. Scottie Scheffler is intimidating to other PGA Tour pros, without trying.

Jim talks about his column today in the Minnesota Star-Tribune dealing with the perception of the men's pro sports teams owners. Even though the Twins have the most recent post season success, they are hated by their fan base. Meanwhile the Vikings ownership, having never won a title or any playoff games since 2019 are loved by the fan base, how come?

Jim and Todd talk about Brian Flores signing a new contract to remain the Vikings D-Coordinator, with a caveat. The WNBA still does not have a CBA, will they get one done in time for the season. Napheesa Collier's ankle surgery will likely keep her out of the start of the season. Preview the NFL Playoff weekend.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the Timberwolves recent 3 game losing streak. They each mean different things because of how they played out. Brian Flores has had several interviews, and not just for head coaching positions.

Jim and JP Cola take a look at the College Football National Championship game. Jim and JP talked about recent NFL coaching moves including what's at stake in regards of the MN Vikings coaching staff. They also talked about recent news concerning the Wild and Timberwolves.

Jim breaks down the playoffs. He doesn't like to talk about the officials but he was not happy with how the interception in overtime for the Broncos to then beat the Bills was handled. He's shocked at the bad quarterback play as a whole this weekend, even Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford struggled. The Wolves are lacking some depth, but Edwards continues to get better.

Jim talks about his column on the Vikings needing former 1st Round Draft picks JJ McCarthy and Jordan Addison to play up to their draft position next year. 7 of 8 teams remaining have QB's taken in the 1st Round, even with Sam Darnold playing for his fifth different team, he was the #3 pick in the draft in his class. Jim isn't too concerned about Anthony Edwards right foot, which will keep him out of the Friday night game vs Houston.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the latest Jordan Addison arrest. What does it mean for the Vikings offseason plans at WR? Does it affect their negotiations with Jaylon Nailor. The NFL coaching dominos have begun to fall with John Harbaugh going to the Giants. A respected ESPN writer doesn't think Brian Flores will get a head coaching job, what does Jim think. Would he leave for a DC position elsewhere.

Jim and Todd talk Gopher men's basketball and both like their style of play. Reports indicate College Football Playoffs are expanding to 16 teams as early as the '26 season, and perhaps 24 teams in the future. Wolves looked terrific in win over hapless Bucks team, playing without Edwards and Gobert. Is Brian Flores gone for sure? Jim admits he read Mike Tomlin wrong.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column today in the Minnesota Star-Tribune. He talks about Anthony Edwards chances of being the league MVP this year or in the future. He names two big competitors for that honor. Will Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers return to the Steelers next season.

Jim and Todd recap the opening weekend of the NFL Playoffs. Jim's pick of the Jaguars didn't work out thanks to the play of Bills QB Josh Allen. Although he thinks the tush-push went to far when a lineman carried him for ten yards late in the game. Jim's column says the College Football system now in place isn't fair, but it does open up the playing field for others besides the blue bloods. Indiana, case in point.

Jim and Todd talk College Football and NFL Playoffs.

Jim and Todd talk about Gophers star Koi Perich entering the transfer portal. Jim makes his predictions for the College Football Playoff Semifinals. What does Jim see the Vikings doing to add a veteran QB? He mentions some familiar names and who he thinks the Vikings should pursue.

The Gopher men's basketball team is on a heater, thanks to Niko Medved's coaching acumen. Why did the Ravens move on from John Harbaugh? Would Curt Cignetti leave Indiana for the right NFL job?

Jim breaks down the end of the Vikings season and what he'd like to see next. Will Brian Flores be the DC next year? It's less than 100% chance. JJ McCarthy has some growing up to do. Will the Timberwolves trade for a point guard?

Jim talks Vikings and joins Star-Trib fellow columnist Mark Craig in saying the Vikings choosing to play everyone and win games despite being mathematically eliminated is the right thing to do. Jim casts some doubt on Brian Flores returning to the Vikings and said it "won't be a football thing," if he does move on. It will be a personality conflict within the organization, not with KOC.

Jim talks about his column about looking back at the Vikings season and realizing if one or two plays had been different, they could be playing for a spot in the post season on Sunday. There isn't a standout team in the NFC this year. In the AFC there are but they both have young QB's.

Jim joins Todd and talks about his column today ranking who he thinks has the best chance to win a championship among the Vikings, T-Wolves, Wild and Twins. Just a hint, the Twins rank last.

Jim gives an injury update on the Vikings. talks about Chip Scoggins column addressing all the injuries in the league and whether they should go to an 18 game schedule. The Vikings aren't going to trade draft capital and release good veteran QB's to only give JJ McCarthy 8-10 starts to prove himself. They are not going to move off of him.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings win over the Giants. JJ McCarthy's injury should not put him in the "injury prone" status just yet. Other injury news, not too good for C Ryan Kelly with a third concussion this season. The defense played great. There are roster decisions to make for next year in the offseason, will Jordan Addison still be in purple in '26.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves. They suffered a bad loss with poor offense vs Memphis at home, but they have been playing well prior to that. Josh Metellus shut down for the year for the Vikings. Other Vikings news.

Todd asks Jim if he cared about the NBA Cup Final? "Not really," he said. "But I think that has worked for the league. He describes the playing style of the Wild's newest acquisition Quinn Hughes. Vikings kicker Will "The Thrill" Reichard is having a great year, but so are a lot of kickers, how come?

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column on why it's absurd to think the Vikings should try and tank games for a better draft position. What a big trade for the Wild acquiring Quinn Hughes. Bill Guerin is not afraid to trade young talent for a possible star and difference maker. Twins sign a big 1st Baseman.