Pair and a Spare Podcast
Ryan Burns, Chip Scoggins and Justin Gaard join forces to discuss all things college football. From the Gophers to the national scene these guys have what you need for your college football fix!
Episodes
The guys try to understand how Chip could be so early this week before Gaardsy gives the play by play of his near-arrest on the sidelines in Columbus. He's still not over it. They eventually recap the Gophers loss to the Buckeyes and preview the battle for Paul Bunyon's Axe against Wisconsin.
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November 14, 2023 • 52 mins
Busy show this week as Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard spend a ton of time discussing what has happened to the Gopher defense this season while they review the blowout loss at Purdue. They also discuss the latest in the Michigan situation and wonder how a school can find $76 million to fire a coach as Texas A%M just did with Jimbo Fisher.
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November 7, 2023 • 64 mins
The guys recap the Gophers loss to Illinois on Saturday and what it means for the Big Ten West Race (spoiler: it's not helpful). They also react to the latest news out of Michigan and what should be done with Jim Harbaugh. Gaardsy also spends some time explaining a pet peeve he has with a certain way fans are judging PJ Fleck.
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October 31, 2023 • 58 mins
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard review a huge day for Jordan Nubin and the Gopher running game in a 27-12 over Michigan State. How does the Big Ten West race look with a month to go? Former Gopher administrator Beth Goetz made a huge move in Iowa City with the news that Brian Ferentz will not be on staff next season. We were also reminded of a very special memory for Burnsie's parents as we remember the 1991 Halloween Bl...
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October 24, 2023 • 62 mins
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard recap a wild finish in Iowa City as the Gophers (and PJ Fleck) finally win Floyd of Rosedale. The guys give their thoughts on the "Invalid Fair Catch" and their thoughts on the reaction to it before talking about Big Ten West race and the latest in the Michigan cheating scandal.
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October 17, 2023 • 53 mins
The guys review their bye weekends: Chip was in Madison hate-watching all the punting with the Badgers and Hawkeyes, Burnsie was in Las Vegas hating young people and Gaardsy was on a Staycation with his kids trying to give his wife a break. We review Iowa/Wisconsin, preview Gophers/Iowa and more.
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October 10, 2023 • 52 mins
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard review Michigan's rout of the Gophers, where the Gophers go from here offensively and what the future of the Big Ten will look like now that we've seen the future schedules with the West Coast teams. Burnsie is sick, Gaardsy is annoyed by TV sideline reporters and Chip is ready to play some more beer games in Madison!
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October 4, 2023 • 56 mins
Burnsie, Chip and Gaardsy recap the Gophers Homecoming win over Louisiana: We had a Zach Evans sighting! The defense rebounded well after a slow start and special teams was...also something we had to talk about. The guys spend some time on the Big Ten West looking so winnable and surmise that the Northwestern loss may come back to haunt the Gophers. Michigan is coming to town on Saturday and the guys give a preview of the rock-soli...
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September 26, 2023 • 56 mins
The guys try to make sense of what happened to the Gophers during the 4th quarter of their loss at Northwestern, examining all 3 phases and the mistakes they made giving up a 21 point lead. They also run through the Big Ten West and play a few examples of how college coaches went wild in the media this weekend and some wanted ALL THE SMOKE!
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September 19, 2023 • 67 mins
Burnsie, Chip and Gaardsy recap their weekend in Chapel Hill: Chipper is now a star, Burnsie had an awkward bathroom moment and Gaardsy had a disappointing dinner Friday night. They then talk about the disappointing all-around effort by the Gophers in the loss to the Tar Heels before discussing how the team can move forward. They also preview the big games this Saturday and run around the Big Ten West.
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September 12, 2023 • 70 mins
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard review the Gophers win over Eastern Michigan and preview the upcoming trip to North Carolina. They also react to the crazy Mel Tucker story out of Michigan State. It wouldn't be the Pair and a Spare Podcast without some craziness: We learn the real reason why Burnsie is so mad about a night game against Northwestern and Gaardsy learned that the guys "almost" cared about him a few weeks ago...
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September 5, 2023 • 67 mins
Burnsie, Chip and Gaardsy give their thoughts a few days after the Gophers walk-off win over Nebraska, reviewing a great defensive effort and what the thought of the offensive struggles. They also review the weekend for the Big Ten West, react to a big debut for Coach Prime at Colorado and outline why chain gangs around the country need to be on notice!
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August 30, 2023 • 55 mins
The guys are back and ready to go weekly! Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard deep dive both sides of the ball for the Gophers/Nebraska matchup, give their predictions on season record for the Gophers and review their night at Jax Cafe...spoiler alert: there were IPA's, Rum Runners and QR Codes!
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August 7, 2023 • 59 mins
The guys are back together and so much has changed since we last met: Oregon and Washington are coming to the Big Ten and we talk about how it went down, what it means for the league and what it means for the Gophers. We get Burnsie's thoughts on Big Ten Media Days and the night practice that was open to the public. We are also thrilled to announce that our friends at Jax Cafe are back as sponsors!
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July 12, 2023 • 59 mins
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back for a July catchup episode and give their reaction to the stunning Northwestern situation and the end of the Pat Fitzgerald era before Burnsie gives a few headlines from the Gophers internal media day this week. We also learn (another) INCREDIBLE quirk of Chip Scoggins that has Burnsie physically rattled.
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June 19, 2023 • 57 mins
The guys are back for a June catchup and there is a lot to review: We hinted at it for a while but Pair and a Spare merchandise is now for sale! Burnsie recaps another successful "Summer Splash" recruiting period and highlights the big commitments that came out of it. We also discuss the future opponents (including the California trips!), Burnsie's yard, and much more. Tell a friend and thanks for listening!
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April 24, 2023 • 64 mins
The guys are back to review what they took from the Gopher Spring Game, Burnsie gives an update on the 2024 recruiting class (emphasis on in-state players) and Burnsie pronounces a word that Gaardsy and Chip have never heard.
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March 1, 2023 • 55 mins
The guys are back for the February Catchup and review the wild weather the last few weeks and how they have handled it before discussing the hilarious (and predictable) Brian Ferentz contract, Chip attending Professor PJ Fleck's lecture recently and go through the 2023 schedule for the first time.
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January 17, 2023 • 60 mins
The guy are back and begin 2023 reviewing Burnsie's wedding (including how Burnsie almost broke his nose the night before), the Pinstripe Bowl, the latest on the Gopher coaching staff, the latest transfer portal news in the Big Ten, Kevin Warren to the Bears and much more!
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December 16, 2022 • 52 mins
With all the snow in Minneapolis Gaardsy, Burnise and Chip hit Zoom for the episode this week and react to PJ Fleck's contract extension and what it means for the assistant coaches, Kenni Burns taking over at Kent State, Jeff Brohm to Louisville and Ryan Walters to Purdue and of course: the latest in the Transfer Portal!
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