Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Kyler Murray opened the game for the Vikings on the opening drive and led the Offense into the Red Zone where Kicker Will Reichard converted a 35-yard field goal. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy came in with the #2’s and finished the day 4-of-7 for 34 passing yards. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished out the game throwing 9-of-14 for 81 yards and a touchdown to WR Myles Price. Myles led the team in receiving with 4 catches for 51 yards. Rookie running back Demond Claiborne led the rushing attack with 34 yards on 12 carries. Defensively, OLB Dallas Turner, S Jay Ward, DL Elijah Williams and LB Bo Richter all recorded sacks in the game. LB Jacob Roberts and S Jacob Thomas snagged interceptions. Kicker Will Reichard finished the day 2-for-2 with an extra point, including a long shot from 54 yards.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the Vikings efforts to emphasize the running game from the jump, the aggressiveness of the defense bringing the heat, and the areas they expect to see the team focus on as the Baltimore Ravens come to town for joint practices. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich reconnects with Vikings linebacking Legend Chad Greenway. Chad looks back on the life lessons learned growing up on the farm in South Dakota, his long friendship with former teammate Ben Leber, the talented coaches and players who impacted his career, the importance of playing his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings and the hurdles of navigating today's sports landscape as a parent. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes in longtime college and pro football coach Kennedy Polamalu to the show. Kennedy documents his early upbringing in American Samoa, how immigrating to California led to a lifetime to of opportunities in athletics, why the idea of "family" anchors him in everything he does, what it takes to make it as a professional coach for more than three decades in both collegiate and pro football, and how his nephew, Troy Polamalu, and his Samoan colleagues are bringing American Football to a new generation of players. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Pro Football Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel to tonight's program. From early on belief by his mother to his playing days in Minnesota, Randall dissects how his passion for football in Arizona kept him out of trouble, led to some of the richest relationships in his life, his new found appreciation for the competitors he faced and why battling with John Randle day-in-and-day-out helped him make it to Canton, Ohio in 2009. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Robert Tate to the show. Robert looks back on how a positive mindset set him up for success, why Dennis Green's ability to people manage was key, how he was given the nickname "Top Five" Tate, and why maintaining long lasting friendships are still key long after his playing days are done. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.