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Deservedly, champions are always celebrated. But, what about the teams and individuals that came up just short of the ultimate goal? Their stories are just as interesting.
"Almost Champions" takes a closer look at the ones whose path to glory was sidetracked. Award winning sports journalist Robert Flores tells the stories of the teams that came up just short of greatness.

Almost Champions Robert Flores

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Deservedly, champions are always celebrated. But, what about the teams and individuals that came up just short of the ultimate goal? Their stories are just as interesting.
"Almost Champions" takes a closer look at the ones whose path to glory was sidetracked. Award winning sports journalist Robert Flores tells the stories of the teams that came up just short of greatness.

    S1 E4 Epilogue: A Father/Son Project

    S1 E4 Epilogue: A Father/Son Project

    As we put a wrap on the first season. We discuss the 1998 Vikings and the delicate nature of legacies. Also, Robert Griffith gives a unique insight into what it was like to be a teammate of John Randle. While former Falcons running back Jamal Anderson explains what Evander Holyfield was doing in Minneapolis

    Producer/editor Christian Flores
    Consulting producer Jay "Podvader" Soderberg

    If you have any questions/comments find me:

    facebook.com/realroflo
    twitter.com/roflo

    • 19 min.
    S1 E3 It's Murphy's Law

    S1 E3 It's Murphy's Law

    The Minnesota Vikings are heavy favorites in the NFC Championship. They're the best team in football, they're playing at home and they have a postgame party planned. A missed kick and a controversial coaching decision are all part of one of the most memorable games in NFL history.

    Guests Include: Brian Billick, Robert Smith, Jamal Anderson

    Producer/editor: Christian Flores
    Consulting producer: Jay "Podvader" Soderberg

    If you have questions or comments find me:
    facebook.com/realroflo
    twitter.com/roflo

    • 27 min.
    S1 E2 Dallas' Loss & A Church's Cold Shoulder

    S1 E2 Dallas' Loss & A Church's Cold Shoulder

    The Minnesota Vikings are dominating the league in 1998. Thanks to two very different players with two very different stories. However, Randy Moss and Randall Cunningham arrived in Minnesota looking for the same thing: redemption.


    Guests include: Robert Griffith, Brian Billick, and Robert Smith


    Producer/editor: Christian Flores
    Consulting producer: Jay "Podvader" Soderberg


    If you have any questions, find me:
    facebook.com/realroflo
    twitter.com/roflo

    • 33 min.
    S1 E1 He Had The Horses

    S1 E1 He Had The Horses

    The Minnesota Vikings were the dominant team in the NFL in 1998, but it wasn't always this easy. This episode looks at how their complicated history served as the backdrop to an unforgettable season.

    Plus, how a certain coach known for a certain outburst put his stamp on the franchise.

    Guests include: Brian Billick, Robert Smith & Matt Birk

    Producer/editor: Christian Flores
    Consulting producer: Jay "Podvader" Soderberg

    If you have any questions, find me:
    facebook.com/realroflo
    twitter.com/roflo

    • 24 min.
    Coming Up This Season on Almost Champions

    Coming Up This Season on Almost Champions

    Emmy Award winning host Robert Flores takes a closer look at a team that was supposed to go down as one of the greatest in NFL history: The 1998 Minnesota Vikings.
    The players, coaches, personalities, disappointing finish and the most depressing postgame party in history.

    • 1 min.

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