Varsity Insiders With Randy Shaver en Strib Varsity goes deep on Minnesota high school football each week with insights from coaches and players. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ada81100-9c95-11f1-8f4e-331bcd69ffee/image/6d6582a70be31eb4fc690b6b5a5719ea.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Varsity Insiders With Randy Shaver episodic Randy Shaver Strib Varsity goes deep on Minnesota high school football each week with insights from coaches and players. Strib Varsity goes deep on Minnesota high school football each week with insights from coaches and players.

]]> Strib Varsity • The Minnesota Star Tribune multimedia@startribune.com Two No. 1 football recruits, two different paths Blake Betton is a Penn State commit playing Class 6A football in the Twin Cities. Brodie Metzger is a Nine-Player state champion from southwestern Minnesota with 12 Division I offers. Both are ranked No. 1 in Minnesota in their recruiting classes, and both play for their dads. Randy Shaver talks with Betton, a Shakopee linebacker, and Metzger, a Hills-Beaver Creek two-way player, about the pressure of being a top recruit, the reality behind NIL negotiations and why college coaches keep calling after a verbal commitment. Betton shares why he chose Penn State and offers Metzger advice on evaluating schools, coaches and opportunities. The two multisport stars also discuss being coached by their dads, getting discovered, enrolling in college early and how basketball has made them better football players. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:30:00 -0000 full Randy Shaver Blake Betton is a Penn State commit playing Class 6A football in the Twin Cities. Brodie Metzger is a Nine-Player state champion from southwestern Minnesota with 12 Division I offers. Both are ranked No. 1 in Minnesota in their recruiting classes, and both play for their dads. Randy Shaver talks with Betton, a Shakopee linebacker, and Metzger, a Hills-Beaver Creek two-way player, about the pressure of being a top recruit, the reality behind NIL negotiations and why college coaches keep calling after a verbal commitment. Betton shares why he chose Penn State and offers Metzger advice on evaluating schools, coaches and opportunities. The two multisport stars also discuss being coached by their dads, getting discovered, enrolling in college early and how basketball has made them better football players. Blake Betton is a Penn State commit playing Class 6A football in the Twin Cities. Brodie Metzger is a Nine-Player state champion from southwestern Minnesota with 12 Division I offers. Both are ranked No. 1 in Minnesota in their recruiting classes, and both play for their dads.

Randy Shaver talks with Betton, a Shakopee linebacker, and Metzger, a Hills-Beaver Creek two-way player, about the pressure of being a top recruit, the reality behind NIL negotiations and why college coaches keep calling after a verbal commitment.

Betton shares why he chose Penn State and offers Metzger advice on evaluating schools, coaches and opportunities. The two multisport stars also discuss being coached by their dads, getting discovered, enrolling in college early and how basketball has made them better football players.

]]> 1057 no The secrets behind Dwight Lundeen’s 57 seasons at Becker Why did Dwight Lundeen stay at Becker High School for 57 football seasons — and how does a program replace the only head coach it has ever known? The Minnesota high school football legend joins Randy Shaver to reflect on his final season, the emotional milestones ahead and the coaching philosophy behind Becker’s enduring success. His son, Redwood Valley coach Matt Lundeen, shares what inspired his book, "Success Is Temporary. Impact Is Forever," and Becker’s next head coach, Hokan Bengtson, explains what he learned from Lundeen. They explore how great coaches earn trust, bring out more in their players and build a legacy that reaches far beyond wins and championships. Plus: Lundeen reveals what comes next — and whether he can truly leave football behind. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:43:00 -0000 full Randy Shaver Why did Dwight Lundeen stay at Becker High School for 57 football seasons — and how does a program replace the only head coach it has ever known? The Minnesota high school football legend joins Randy Shaver to reflect on his final season, the emotional milestones ahead and the coaching philosophy behind Becker’s enduring success. His son, Redwood Valley coach Matt Lundeen, shares what inspired his book, "Success Is Temporary. Impact Is Forever," and Becker’s next head coach, Hokan Bengtson, explains what he learned from Lundeen. They explore how great coaches earn trust, bring out more in their players and build a legacy that reaches far beyond wins and championships. Plus: Lundeen reveals what comes next — and whether he can truly leave football behind. Why did Dwight Lundeen stay at Becker High School for 57 football seasons — and how does a program replace the only head coach it has ever known?

The Minnesota high school football legend joins Randy Shaver to reflect on his final season, the emotional milestones ahead and the coaching philosophy behind Becker’s enduring success. His son, Redwood Valley coach Matt Lundeen, shares what inspired his book, "Success Is Temporary. Impact Is Forever," and Becker’s next head coach, Hokan Bengtson, explains what he learned from Lundeen.

They explore how great coaches earn trust, bring out more in their players and build a legacy that reaches far beyond wins and championships. Plus: Lundeen reveals what comes next — and whether he can truly leave football behind.

]]> 1232 no Introducing Varsity Insiders with Randy Shaver Welcome to Varsity Insiders from Strib Varsity and the Minnesota Star Tribune. This is your one stop shop for all things Minnesota high school football. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:49:00 -0000 trailer Randy Shaver Welcome to Varsity Insiders from Strib Varsity and the Minnesota Star Tribune. This is your one stop shop for all things Minnesota high school football. Welcome to Varsity Insiders from Strib Varsity and the Minnesota Star Tribune. This is your one stop shop for all things Minnesota high school football.

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