We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 008

Aaron and Chandler discuss the Gophers' new football uniforms, the developing college basketball scandal, and the Sports Illustrated piece on the Mavericks.


A few hours after we recorded, we got something concrete between a player and a coach. Things are therefore much more interesting, although a wise reader might view that report with some skepticism.

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 007

Chandler and Aaron rummage through various sports notes, including potential causes of poor football attendance numbers, and the doom coming for college basketball. Afterward, they reminisce about sports video games.

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 006

Chandler and Aaron recap the Super Bowl, Aaron runs through the NBA trade deadline, and consider the issues we overlook when we watch sports.

As mentioned, you can donate to the University of Minnesota Marching Band's fundraiser at crowdfund.umn.edu/PrideofMN.

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 005

Chandler and Aaron talk about the Super Bowl festivities around Minneapolis, sift through the sports news pile, and draft our favorite ancillary athletes. We had a lot of fun recording this one.

Who Is Today's Otto Vélez?

Otto Vélez's major league career began in 1973 with the New York Yankees. The Yankees signed Vélez as a 19-year-old out of Puerto Rico in 1969, advancing through the system resembling what we call today a three-true-outcomes hitter, striking out more than most other batters but making up for it with above-average power and exceptional plate discipline. In his last full year at AAA, Vélez averaged almost a walk per game as part of a .269/.450/.562 season. The corner outfielder never fully clicked in the Bronx, however, and he never consistently saw the field until he was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays late in the 1976 expansion draft.