Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ en © CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Portions Recorded. Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/452ca18c-67de-11f0-b2c5-036df88b75dd/image/42f36eb6f6f1d23205a32235c0308439.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ no episodic CBS News Minnesota Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long. Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long.

]]> CBS News Minnesota ainsley.rossitto@paramount.com Kickoff Countdown #20 From hunting for hits on the football field, to a much different kind of hunting: how this city kid found his true calling. And a Vikings hall-of-famer creates his own kind of Canton, here in Minnesota. Plus, the Big Ticket is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:58:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota From hunting for hits on the football field, to a much different kind of hunting: how this city kid found his true calling. And a Vikings hall-of-famer creates his own kind of Canton, here in Minnesota. Plus, the Big Ticket is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From hunting for hits on the football field, to a much different kind of hunting: how this city kid found his true calling. And a Vikings hall-of-famer creates his own kind of Canton, here in Minnesota. Plus, the Big Ticket is back.

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]]> 614 no Kickoff Countdown #19: Minnesota Vikings look to capitalize after a commanding win over Washington The Vikings face the Cowboys in prime time Sunday, how will J.J. McCarthy fair? And, a St. Cloud native in the NFL prepares to suit-up against his hometown team. Plus, the former Viking QB who passed-on his gift for the game. Why can't St. Thomas offer football scholarships as a D-I team? Good Question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:38:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings face the Cowboys in prime time Sunday, how will J.J. McCarthy fair? And, a St. Cloud native in the NFL prepares to suit-up against his hometown team. Plus, the former Viking QB who passed-on his gift for the game. Why can't St. Thomas offer football scholarships as a D-I team? Good Question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings face the Cowboys in prime time Sunday, how will J.J. McCarthy fair?

And, a St. Cloud native in the NFL prepares to suit-up against his hometown team.

Plus, the former Viking QB who passed-on his gift for the game.

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]]> 809 no Kickoff Countdown Week 18 - Minnesota Vikings look to simplify offense in McCarthy's return The Vikings look to build momentum in J.J. McCarthy's return. Plus, a group of former Albert Lea athletes relive the gridiron glory days visiting college football powerhouses around the country.  And how a former Big 10 referee Mike Cannon is giving back to the next generation in Minnesota football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:43:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings look to build momentum in J.J. McCarthy's return. Plus, a group of former Albert Lea athletes relive the gridiron glory days visiting college football powerhouses around the country.  And how a former Big 10 referee Mike Cannon is giving back to the next generation in Minnesota football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings look to build momentum in J.J. McCarthy's return.

Plus, a group of former Albert Lea athletes relive the gridiron glory days visiting college football powerhouses around the country. 

And how a former Big 10 referee Mike Cannon is giving back to the next generation in Minnesota football.

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]]> 806 no Kickoff Countdown Week 17 - Minnesota Vikings face quarterback questions with former starter Sam Darnold in Seattle Showdown Former Gopher QB Max Brosmer may make his first start Sunday against the Seahawks, and Warren Moon breaks down what he's seeing from J.J. McCarthy ahead of the matchup between Moon's two former teams. Plus, a father-son Gopher duo gives back around the holidays and meet the Minnesotan who's seeing success in a jump to D-1 football this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Former Gopher QB Max Brosmer may make his first start Sunday against the Seahawks, and Warren Moon breaks down what he's seeing from J.J. McCarthy ahead of the matchup between Moon's two former teams. Plus, a father-son Gopher duo gives back around the holidays and meet the Minnesotan who's seeing success in a jump to D-1 football this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Gopher QB Max Brosmer may make his first start Sunday against the Seahawks, and Warren Moon breaks down what he's seeing from J.J. McCarthy ahead of the matchup between Moon's two former teams. Plus, a father-son Gopher duo gives back around the holidays and meet the Minnesotan who's seeing success in a jump to D-1 football this season.

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]]> 928 no Kickoff Countdown Week 16 How the Vikings and packers are getting ready for the NFC North Rivalry, and a new business venture keeping former Viking Kyle Rudolph busy after his NFL career. Plus, a one-man wrecking crew taking down college Q-B's. Meet the Minnesotan leading the nation in interceptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:48:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota How the Vikings and packers are getting ready for the NFC North Rivalry, and a new business venture keeping former Viking Kyle Rudolph busy after his NFL career. Plus, a one-man wrecking crew taking down college Q-B's. Meet the Minnesotan leading the nation in interceptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How the Vikings and packers are getting ready for the NFC North Rivalry, and a new business venture keeping former Viking Kyle Rudolph busy after his NFL career. Plus, a one-man wrecking crew taking down college Q-B's. Meet the Minnesotan leading the nation in interceptions.



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]]> 860 no Kickoff Countdown Week 15 - Vikings against the Bears, Gophers take on Ducks Why Justin Jefferson says he's ready to be a leader this week against Chicago, and They capture the attention of the audience while Honoring our nation's history. How do the Vikings choose who gets to sing the National Anthem? Plus, a Minnesota football family seeing success in high school and college this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:15:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Why Justin Jefferson says he's ready to be a leader this week against Chicago, and They capture the attention of the audience while Honoring our nation's history. How do the Vikings choose who gets to sing the National Anthem? Plus, a Minnesota football family seeing success in high school and college this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why Justin Jefferson says he's ready to be a leader this week against Chicago, and They capture the attention of the audience while Honoring our nation's history. How do the Vikings choose who gets to sing the National Anthem? Plus, a Minnesota football family seeing success in high school and college this year.

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]]> 840 no Kickoff Countdown Week 14 - Can the Minnesota Vikings keep their momentum with J.J. McCarthy? The Vikings look to keep it rolling against the Ravens and gain ground in the NFC North. Meet the former Hill-Murray star now shining for the University of North Dakota. Plus, how St. Ben's is growing the game of women's flag football in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:07:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings look to keep it rolling against the Ravens and gain ground in the NFC North. Meet the former Hill-Murray star now shining for the University of North Dakota. Plus, how St. Ben's is growing the game of women's flag football in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings look to keep it rolling against the Ravens and gain ground in the NFC North.

Meet the former Hill-Murray star now shining for the University of North Dakota. Plus, how St. Ben's is growing the game of women's flag football in Minnesota.

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]]> 829 no Kickoff Countdown Week 13 - Can J.J. McCarthy's return bring some mojo back to the Vikings? Minnesota heads to Motor City as J.J. McCarthy resumes his starting role.  How justin jefferson is looking to stay aggressive despite the quarterback carousel. Plus, how close Hall of Famer Dave Winfield came to playing for the Vikings, and Minnesota's Arena Football team provides an outlet for athletes from all walks of life. Meet the people under the pads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:44:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Minnesota heads to Motor City as J.J. McCarthy resumes his starting role.  How justin jefferson is looking to stay aggressive despite the quarterback carousel. Plus, how close Hall of Famer Dave Winfield came to playing for the Vikings, and Minnesota's Arena Football team provides an outlet for athletes from all walks of life. Meet the people under the pads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Minnesota heads to Motor City as J.J. McCarthy resumes his starting role. 

How justin jefferson is looking to stay aggressive despite the quarterback carousel.

Plus, how close Hall of Famer Dave Winfield came to playing for the Vikings, and Minnesota's Arena Football team provides an outlet for athletes from all walks of life.

Meet the people under the pads.

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]]> 833 no Kickoff Countdown Week 12 BONUS - Former Minnesota Gopher and NFL Wideout Eric Decker Extended interview with former Minnesota Gopher and NFL Wideout Eric Decker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:36:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Extended interview with former Minnesota Gopher and NFL Wideout Eric Decker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Extended interview with former Minnesota Gopher and NFL Wideout Eric Decker

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]]> 646 no Kickoff Countdown Week 12 Minnesota looks to beat Los Angeles, and we chat with former Gopher and NFL Wide Receiver Eric Decker about life off the field. PLUS: Vikings Tight End and former Hawkeye T.J. Hockenson on the University of Minnesota matchup with his alma mater, and from a broken back to break-out season, the University of St. Thomas standout this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Minnesota looks to beat Los Angeles, and we chat with former Gopher and NFL Wide Receiver Eric Decker about life off the field. PLUS: Vikings Tight End and former Hawkeye T.J. Hockenson on the University of Minnesota matchup with his alma mater, and from a broken back to break-out season, the University of St. Thomas standout this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Minnesota looks to beat Los Angeles, and we chat with former Gopher and NFL Wide Receiver Eric Decker about life off the field.

PLUS: Vikings Tight End and former Hawkeye T.J. Hockenson on the University of Minnesota matchup with his alma mater, and from a broken back to break-out season, the University of St. Thomas standout this season.

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]]> 914 no Kickoff Countdown Week 11 BONUS - Minnesota Native Emmett Johnson talks taking on the Gophers Extended interview with Emmett Johnson, Minnesota native and one of the best running backs in the Big 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:54:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Extended interview with Emmett Johnson, Minnesota native and one of the best running backs in the Big 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Extended interview with Emmett Johnson, Minnesota native and one of the best running backs in the Big 10.

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]]> 710 no Kickoff Countdown Week 11 The Vikings' quarterback question still lingers as they prepare for the champs, and we dance back through the decades, to meet some original Vikings cheerleaders. One of the best backs in the Big 10 comes from Minnesota, but he's taking on the Gophers this weekend. Plus, a highlight machine at Bethel University is getting high praise from a Vikings Veteran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:26:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings' quarterback question still lingers as they prepare for the champs, and we dance back through the decades, to meet some original Vikings cheerleaders. One of the best backs in the Big 10 comes from Minnesota, but he's taking on the Gophers this weekend. Plus, a highlight machine at Bethel University is getting high praise from a Vikings Veteran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings' quarterback question still lingers as they prepare for the champs, and we dance back through the decades, to meet some original Vikings cheerleaders.

One of the best backs in the Big 10 comes from Minnesota, but he's taking on the Gophers this weekend.

Plus, a highlight machine at Bethel University is getting high praise from a Vikings Veteran.

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]]> 871 no Kickoff Countdown Week 10 BONUS - Minnesota Wideouts make noise at NDSU Minnesota natives Bryce Lance and Raja Nelson are making a name for themselves as NDSU Bison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:04:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Minnesota natives Bryce Lance and Raja Nelson are making a name for themselves as NDSU Bison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Minnesota natives Bryce Lance and Raja Nelson are making a name for themselves as NDSU Bison.

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]]> 603 no Kickoff Countdown Week 10 - Vikings QB Conundrum: McCarthy's Moment or Stick with Wentz The Vikings head into the bye week with a quarterback conundrum: Stick with Wentz, or give McMarthy his moment? NFL MVP Rich Gannon on the decision. Then will your favorite Vikings player be passing the time in the bye week by playing Fantasy football? The answer may surprise you. and what's an Auggie, Cobber, and a Scot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:33:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings head into the bye week with a quarterback conundrum: Stick with Wentz, or give McMarthy his moment? NFL MVP Rich Gannon on the decision. Then will your favorite Vikings player be passing the time in the bye week by playing Fantasy football? The answer may surprise you. and what's an Auggie, Cobber, and a Scot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings head into the bye week with a quarterback conundrum: Stick with Wentz, or give McMarthy his moment? NFL MVP Rich Gannon on the decision. Then will your favorite Vikings player be passing the time in the bye week by playing Fantasy football? The answer may surprise you. and what's an Auggie, Cobber, and a Scot?

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]]> 911 no Kickoff Countdown Week 9 - EXTRA Extended Interview with Coach James Laurinaitis Full interview with OSU LB Coach James Laurinaitis on the Gopher's big game in Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:30:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Full interview with OSU LB Coach James Laurinaitis on the Gopher's big game in Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Full interview with OSU LB Coach James Laurinaitis on the Gopher's big game in Columbus.

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]]> 800 no Kickoff Countdown Week 9 Vikings prepare for week 2 overseas It started as a way to fund his mission trips. Now, one man is selling sporting gear to make a difference A MN Native with Buckeye ties: OSU LB Coach James Laurinaitis on the Gopher's big game in Columbus. And No two lineman are alike—except these two. How these twins bring a unique edge to Concordia St. Paul football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:33:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Vikings prepare for week 2 overseas It started as a way to fund his mission trips. Now, one man is selling sporting gear to make a difference A MN Native with Buckeye ties: OSU LB Coach James Laurinaitis on the Gopher's big game in Columbus. And No two lineman are alike—except these two. How these twins bring a unique edge to Concordia St. Paul football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Vikings prepare for week 2 overseas

It started as a way to fund his mission trips. Now, one man is selling sporting gear to make a difference

A MN Native with Buckeye ties: OSU LB Coach James Laurinaitis on the Gopher's big game in Columbus.

And No two lineman are alike—except these two. How these twins bring a unique edge to Concordia St. Paul football.

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]]> 888 no Kickoff Countdown Week 8 The Vikings are heading for a double-dip across the pond after a big win, and the trip to Dublin marks something new for a soon to be 96-year-old whose seen it all. Plus, international fans show their purple pride and explain the Irish gameday experience. And Carleton's quarterback is facing the battle of his life off the field. How he's balancing chemo with play calls and inspiring teammates along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:10:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings are heading for a double-dip across the pond after a big win, and the trip to Dublin marks something new for a soon to be 96-year-old whose seen it all. Plus, international fans show their purple pride and explain the Irish gameday experience. And Carleton's quarterback is facing the battle of his life off the field. How he's balancing chemo with play calls and inspiring teammates along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings are heading for a double-dip across the pond after a big win, and the trip to Dublin marks something new for a soon to be 96-year-old whose seen it all. Plus, international fans show their purple pride and explain the Irish gameday experience. And Carleton's quarterback is facing the battle of his life off the field. How he's balancing chemo with play calls and inspiring teammates along the way.

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]]> 863 no Kickoff Countdown Week 7 EXTRA - Tommy Watson Extended Interview A former gopher who grew up homeless and eventually earned a PhD. Tommy Wayson's story inspired a short film, and he believes sports can help aid in curing teen homelessness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:50:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota A former gopher who grew up homeless and eventually earned a PhD. Tommy Wayson's story inspired a short film, and he believes sports can help aid in curing teen homelessness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A former gopher who grew up homeless and eventually earned a PhD. Tommy Wayson's story inspired a short film, and he believes sports can help aid in curing teen homelessness.

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]]> 490 no Kickoff Countdown Week 7 This week on kickoff countdown, a back-up Q-B battle between the Vikings and Bengals begs the question: who will seize the spotlight? Plus, meet the man motivating College and pro athletes as he overcomes a rare disease. and a Minnesota native returns home to take a spot under center with help from a familiar face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:34:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota This week on kickoff countdown, a back-up Q-B battle between the Vikings and Bengals begs the question: who will seize the spotlight? Plus, meet the man motivating College and pro athletes as he overcomes a rare disease. and a Minnesota native returns home to take a spot under center with help from a familiar face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on kickoff countdown, a back-up Q-B battle between the Vikings and Bengals begs the question: who will seize the spotlight?
Plus, meet the man motivating College and pro athletes as he overcomes a rare disease.
and a Minnesota native returns home to take a spot under center with help from a familiar face.

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]]> 791 no Kickoff Countdown Week 6 Extra: 1 on 1 with Gopher Jameson Geers He stayed his entire career and he is conquering. Jameson Geers is the Gophers pass catching tight end. He's now a senior, choosing Coach PJ Fleck and his teammates over the transfer portal with his parents standing right by his side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:48:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota He stayed his entire career and he is conquering. Jameson Geers is the Gophers pass catching tight end. He's now a senior, choosing Coach PJ Fleck and his teammates over the transfer portal with his parents standing right by his side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices He stayed his entire career and he is conquering.

Jameson Geers is the Gophers pass catching tight end.

He's now a senior, choosing Coach PJ Fleck and his teammates over the transfer portal with his parents standing right by his side.

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]]> 487 no Kickoff Countdown Week 6 The Vikings look to capitalize on a wild comeback win, how teammates are supporting the new star who missed practice for the maternity ward.A local family remembers their son and brother, a football player who made a splash and left the world too soon.And a Viking Lineman is a dual threat on the field and stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:02:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings look to capitalize on a wild comeback win, how teammates are supporting the new star who missed practice for the maternity ward.A local family remembers their son and brother, a football player who made a splash and left the world too soon.And a Viking Lineman is a dual threat on the field and stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings look to capitalize on a wild comeback win, how teammates are supporting the new star who missed practice for the maternity ward.
A local family remembers their son and brother, a football player who made a splash and left the world too soon.
And a Viking Lineman is a dual threat on the field and stage.

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]]> 808 no Kickoff Countdown Week 5 - Nate Burleson Extended Interview Former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:52:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others.

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]]> 1259 no Kickoff Countdown Week 5 All eyes on J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings head into Week One with high expectations. We go one on one with former NFL QBs Rich Gannon, Jim McMahon, Daunte Culpepper and Ryan Leaf for their take on Minnesota's new signal caller. Plus former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:03:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota All eyes on J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings head into Week One with high expectations. We go one on one with former NFL QBs Rich Gannon, Jim McMahon, Daunte Culpepper and Ryan Leaf for their take on Minnesota's new signal caller. Plus former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices All eyes on J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings head into Week One with high expectations. We go one on one with former NFL QBs Rich Gannon, Jim McMahon, Daunte Culpepper and Ryan Leaf for their take on Minnesota's new signal caller. Plus former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others.

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]]> 850 no Kickoff Countdown Week 4 This week on Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max dives into the stories shaping the sports world—on and off the field. From somber reflections following the Annunciation church tragedy to the return of a hometown hero. A veteran chain gang member shares memories of a game-changing trade, and high school football kicks off with full force. All that and more, right here on Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:51:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota This week on Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max dives into the stories shaping the sports world—on and off the field. From somber reflections following the Annunciation church tragedy to the return of a hometown hero. A veteran chain gang member shares memories of a game-changing trade, and high school football kicks off with full force. All that and more, right here on Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max dives into the stories shaping the sports world—on and off the field. From somber reflections following the Annunciation church tragedy to the return of a hometown hero. A veteran chain gang member shares memories of a game-changing trade, and high school football kicks off with full force. All that and more, right here on Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max.

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]]> 895 no Kickoff Countdown Week 3 This week on Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max dives into all things Vikings as they wrap up the preseason. He chats with a former player recently honored by the President, spotlights the rising importance of mental health in pro sports, and brings you more can't-miss stories—only on Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:41:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota This week on Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max dives into all things Vikings as they wrap up the preseason. He chats with a former player recently honored by the President, spotlights the rising importance of mental health in pro sports, and brings you more can't-miss stories—only on Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max dives into all things Vikings as they wrap up the preseason. He chats with a former player recently honored by the President, spotlights the rising importance of mental health in pro sports, and brings you more can't-miss stories—only on Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max.

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]]> 891 no Kickoff Countdown Week 2 On this week's Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max sits down with Jim Nantz, sports commentating legend to talk legacy; Ren Clayton meets the Vikings and Patriots on the field skirmishing to train for the coming season; Hear about the Packer's close call with quarterback Jordan Love's injury and it's impact on the regular season, and more in this week's Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:05:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota On this week's Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max sits down with Jim Nantz, sports commentating legend to talk legacy; Ren Clayton meets the Vikings and Patriots on the field skirmishing to train for the coming season; Hear about the Packer's close call with quarterback Jordan Love's injury and it's impact on the regular season, and more in this week's Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week's Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max sits down with Jim Nantz, sports commentating legend to talk legacy; Ren Clayton meets the Vikings and Patriots on the field skirmishing to train for the coming season; Hear about the Packer's close call with quarterback Jordan Love's injury and it's impact on the regular season, and more in this week's Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max.

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]]> 809 no Kickoff Countdown Week 2 - Jim Nantz Interview EXTRA CBS Sports host Jim Nantz talks with WCCO's Mike Max about special golf projects in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:59:00 -0000 bonus CBS News Minnesota CBS Sports host Jim Nantz talks with WCCO's Mike Max about special golf projects in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CBS Sports host Jim Nantz talks with WCCO's Mike Max about special golf projects in Minnesota.

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]]> 541 no Kickoff Countdown Week 1 - Cris Carter EXTRA Mike Max interviews Cris Carter about his life and football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:36:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota Mike Max interviews Cris Carter about his life and football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Max interviews Cris Carter about his life and football.

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]]> 1273 no Kickoff Countdown Week 1 The Vikings and Packers prepare for their preseason openers. Gophers star safety Koi Perich's expanding role and how NIL can create more power for players. Cris Carter opens up about battling addiction on his road to the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:39:00 -0000 full CBS News Minnesota The Vikings and Packers prepare for their preseason openers. Gophers star safety Koi Perich's expanding role and how NIL can create more power for players. Cris Carter opens up about battling addiction on his road to the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Vikings and Packers prepare for their preseason openers. Gophers star safety Koi Perich's expanding role and how NIL can create more power for players. Cris Carter opens up about battling addiction on his road to the Hall of Fame.

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]]> 756 no Introducing: Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max A look ahead to professional and college football games of the week from WCCO-TV's Sports Director, Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:01:00 -0000 trailer CBS News Minnesota A look ahead to professional and college football games of the week from WCCO-TV's Sports Director, Mike Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A look ahead to professional and college football games of the week from WCCO-TV's Sports Director, Mike Max.

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