Pair and a Spare Podcast

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the Gophers momentum-halting loss at Purdue. Blood (not Maverick Baranowski's) was on the hands of all phases on Saturday and the guys talk about the defense imploding, the offense struggling, the game script and flow decisions and the tough spot the Gophers are in at running back. After the break they recap Iowa's rout at Washington and preview next weekends game again...

When the Gophers do something that hasn't been done since 1977 (beat Michigan in Minneapolis) you have to spend most of the show breaking that down. Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard cover it all: the buildup of the morning with Big Noon Kickoff, the sell-out crowd, the Gopher defense again dominating, the offense recovering from two interceptions (including a pick six), the running game improving, the transfers having a b...

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the Gophers big road win over Washington late Saturday night. It was the most complete Gopher performance in a while, the guys talk about the defense dominating, the offense starting hot and the special teams (again) being a big factor in winning. They then spin around the Big Ten including the big road wins for border rivals Iowa and Wisconsin.

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We've finally arrived at football season and Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to give some quick thoughts about the Gophers first opponent Eastern Illinois before diving deeper into some predictions they have for the Gophers season as well as some others in the Big Ten. UCLA made a seismic move firing their athletic director just days before the football season starts and the guys react to that as well.

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back with a quick review of Chip's yearly trip to the North Shore which derailed into Chip revealing his new nightly yoga routine. Big Ten Network made their annual visit to Minnesota, Burnsie discussed what stood out about their coverage and some fan reaction to it. After the break the guys discussed a recent story with estimated NIL payrolls for all the teams in the Big Ten and some ...

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back and start the podcast with Chip's Practice Report from the first Gopher practice that was open to the media. The Save College Sports Act wasn't brought up for a vote, the guys discuss where they think things go from here before also talking about the latest College Football Playoff expansion rumors. Thanks as always to our Founding Partner Jax Cafe!

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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back and ready to go weekly again now that football season is officially upon us! Burnsie and Gaardsy give their headlines from Big Ten Media Days, Chip recaps what he learned about the "Moneyball" system Gopher athletics is using for NIL and revenue-sharing money, and they react to the absurdity of new Boston College basketball coach Luke Murray firing his radio crew for being part of...

After a little summer hiatus Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns are back and ready to start the College Football season! The guys talk about Burnsie's site rebrand before reacting to the ESPN Football Power Index predictions for the Gophers. It's almost Media Day in Chicago and they discuss what the main stories will be, including the latest Michigan Meltdown which will see their Athletic Director leave by the end of 2026. Brought to you by...

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are talking to another Gopher legend this week: Darrell Thompson! DT joins to talk about the work he has done post-football with Bolder Options (a youth mentorship program) and tells some incredible stories about being recruited by Lou Holtz, jumping right into stardom as a freshman and his time in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers. The guys also discuss who Darrell has enjoyed watching r...

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are joined by former Gopher quarterback Bryan Cupito on the podcast this week! The guys talk to to Cupito about his journey to the U, waiting his turn to play, what it was like playing on some of those incredible offenses and the big wins and tough losses through his outstanding career. They also talk about his role now as a sports dad watching his kids as well as his involvement coaching ...

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back (Chip is back from Mexico!) to recap the Gopher Spring Game and Spring Practice in general: Who helped themselves in the spring? Which newcomers look to fill an immediate role? Why is PJ Fleck so optimistic about the defense? The guys discuss those topics as well as Chip's vacation and Burnsie's reaction to a 50-yard field goal on Saturday!

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