Reusse Rambles

In this episode of Reusse Rambles, Patrick Reusse -- guided by 1500 ESPN radio host Judd Zulgad -- why Minnesota teams might be in the golden age of coaches right now while recalling some of his favorite Bud Grant and Lou Holtz stories. Why did the Vikings bring back Grant in 1985 after a 3-13 season under Les Steckel and how did Holtz play a role in this? Reusse will tell you. Reusse also recalls Billy Martin's one season managing the Twins and how Martin's firing did not sit well with fans.

In this episode of Reusse Rambles, Patrick Reusse -- guided by 1500 ESPN radio host Judd Zulgad -- why Minnesota teams might be in the golden age of coaches right now while recalling some of his favorite Bud Grant and Lou Holtz stories. Why did the Vikings bring back Grant in 1985 after a 3-13 season under Les Steckel and how did Holtz play a role in this? Reusse will tell you. Reusse also recalls Billy Martin's one season managing the Twins and how Martin's firing did not sit well with fans.

In this episode of Reusse Rambles, Patrick Reusse -- Guided by 1500 ESPN radio host Judd Zulgad -- shared old Minnesota Twins baseball stories; from his time growing up a fan to his early days covering the team as a writer in the mid-70's. This also included the rise and demise of the Twins, some of Pat's favorite players, and what it was like covering two World Series.

In this first installment of Reusse Rambles, Patrick Reusse -- Guided by 1500 ESPN radio host Judd Zulgad -- reminisces about the history of the Minnesota state high school hockey and basketball tournaments, as well as his start in the newspaper business.