Happy Hour with John Gaskins

John Gaskins
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Join John Gaskins for the hottest sports news from Sioux Falls and beyond.

  1. 1h ago

    Kurtiss Riggs on SDSU beating USD, Huskers and Cowboys collapses, Alabama-LSU, Vikings QB trade idea, Mason McCormick, and HSFB state semifianls

    For three quarters on Saturday, No. 5 South Dakota State resoundingly answered a lot of questions observers were asking ahead of the Jackrabbits' showdown with No. 6 South Dakota.   But after SDSU amassed a manhandling 28-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Coyotes mounted a comeback that fell too-close-for-comfort short for Jacks fans, leaving more questions hanging.    Questions like:   What coaching mistake did SDSU make that allowed USD back into the game?   Why did this game reflect Chase Mason's best strengths as a quarterback, and what plays should be called for him to help the Jacks win while also positioning Mason for an NFL roster spot?   How thoroughly did the Jackrabbits dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides?   How much did USD's lack of a bye week through the first 10 games and weeks of the season catch up with the Yotes, especially coming off a physically and emotionally taxing overtime win over North Dakota the week before?    How equipped is SDSU to win the national title? How equipped is USD to make a deep playoff run by winning multiple games on the road?   If only Happy Hour could wrangle a guest who is SDSU's veteran analyst on TV games, helped Kalen DeBoer coordinate offense for USF teams that went 67-3 and won three national titles in five seasons, set multiple passing records while throwing to DeBoer and winning the 1996 national title at USF as a quarterback, coordinated offense for two state championship teams at Roosevelt High, and led the Sioux Falls Storm to 11 league championships and 16 league championship games in 20 years as head coach and offensive coordinator, and is the football director at Sanford Sports Academy, where he personally coaches elite quarterbacks from all over the state's and oversees events involving many of the region's best high school football players?   Oh, wait, Happy Hour does have a weekly guest like like: Kurtiss Riggs.   Enjoy another one-hour football potpourri from Shenanigan's sports bar that also features topics like:   * Former SDSU All-America lineman Mason McCormick's boss move on a trash-talking Cleveland Brown in a Pittsburgh Steelers route   * Yet more epic collapses from Nebraska and the Dallas Cowboys, mainly involving bumbling play-calling   * Which veteran NFL quarterback should the Minnesota Vikings seek to make a trade to land and spike their chances of reaching the Super Bowl?   * What should we expect out of DeBoer's Alabama squad at LSU after a bye week?   * Which P4 coach embarrassed himself after a mammouth win?   * What can we expect out of the 11AAA state semifinals on Friday night?   Riggs and the Happy Hour host will broadcast both games starting at 5 p.m. on KSFL-TV (Ch. 36 / Midco Ch. 616) and the Midwest Sports Plus app: #4 Harrisburg at #1 Sioux Falls Jefferson, 5 p.m.   #3 Brandon Valley at #2 Sioux Falls Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.

  2. 20h ago

    FULL SHOW: SDSU and USD coaches deep dive about Jacks' 31-21 win over Yotes and what's next

    Neither coach was satisfied after FCS No. 5 South Dakota State's 31-21 win over No. 6 South Dakota on Saturday.    Dan Jackson regretted that his Jackrabbits didn't "bury" the Coyotes after storming to a 21-0 halftime lead and 28-0 advantage through three quarters.   Matt Vitzthum was incensed of how his Coyotes allowed an SDSU's early playmaking overwhelm them into an avalanche they couldn't completely escape, even with a gangbusters fourth quarter comeback.   Both coaches have since watched the film of their teams' performances and had plenty more to say in their weekly Monday conversations with the Happy Hour host.   In the words of Vitzthum, "So what, Now what?" Before the chats, the host answers that question for both teams. With the regular season winding down, what kind of chances do both squads have to go deep in the FCS playoffs and contend for a national title, based on what we saw Saturday and their 2026 resumes to date?

  3. 23h ago

    Matt Vitzthum on "pissed off" USD following SDSU loss, Modrzewski maturity, bye week, and more

    Matt Vitzthum on "pissed off" USD following SDSU loss, Modrzewski maturity, bye week, and more

  4. 23h ago

    Jacks beat Yotes... "So what, Now what" for both teams?

    The Happy Hour host says Saturday's result makes sense, even though the way it go there was suprising to most. Why? And what did the performances say about either teams' chances of making a run at a national title?

  5. 1d ago

    Dan Jackson on beating USD, Chase Mason's moment (so far) and preparing for UNI in "unique" setting

    Dan Jackson on beating USD, Chase Mason's moment (so far) and preparing for UNI in "unique" setting

  6. 3d ago

    FULL SHOW: Sam Herder (FCS analyst) and "State vs U" Forecast with Trent Singer

    The Friday Forecast with Trent Singer   The host and Trent take a final look at the storylines and matchups, discussing what to expect when the game kicks off, complete with statistics and predictions.   What are the most intriguing and significant things to anticipate and watch? Where are the matchup advantages for each team? What will be the single most important factor in determining the outcome?    And who... will... win?     Sam Herder, FCS analyst   A 13-year veteran of FCS coverage and an FCS top 25 voter, Herder has in-depth and acute knowledge of both teams and exactly what is on the line.   How high can the winner of Saturday's game climb in the FCS playoff seeding? How far might the loser fall?   How do the SDSU and USD resumes stack up against teams currently above them: Montana State, Tarleton State, Youngstown State, and Stephen F. Austin?   And, of course, we ask Herder who will win and why.

  7. 4d ago

    Sam Herder (FCS analyst) on what's on the line and what to expect from "State vs U"

    Sam Herder (FCS analyst) on what's on the line and what to expect from "State vs U"

  8. 4d ago

    Forecast! "State vs U" predictions and preview with Trent Singer from Gibs Sports Bar

    What are the most anticipated things to see on Saturday when the Jacks and Yotes lock horns? What should we expect to happen? Trent Singer and the Happy Hour host dive in.

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  • Creator
    John Gaskins
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    298
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    ©2026 Forum Communications Co.
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