MN Gophers

This week, Jay and Dave discuss the Wild's early playoff exit, the Twins' recent struggles and the 'postponement' of high school and college football.

There will be no Gopher football played this fall.

Chris Autman-Bell becomes the top returning receiver in 2020 after catching 28 passes for 371 yards last season.

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is day-to-day with a sprained foot according to the Twins. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the way Buxton plays makes him vulnerable to injuries.

The University of Minnesota saw five players selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend. The five drafted players are the most Gophers ever taken in a single season.

Minnesota has had many great and not so great coaches in its history. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Bud Grant and Tom Kelly stand above the rest but there are many others who carved out a good career and lots of success like Clem Haskins, Ron Gardenhire, Flip Saunders, Jacques Lemaire, Denny Green and Jerry Burns.

University of Minnesota sophomore forward Daniel Oturu has officially declared for the NBA Draft. Oturu shared the news on his Instagram page.

The Timberwolves have won a pair of games in a row after they won at home against Chicago Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Gophers will wrap up the regular season with a game against Nebraska Sunday at Williams Arena. Tip-off is set for 12 PM on AM 1390, Granite City Sports.

The Minnesota Wild posted a 3-1 win over Nashville Tuesday night and are now just 1 point back of Winnipeg and Vancouver for the wildcard spots in the Western Conference. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.