Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max

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Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long.

  1. 3D AGO

    Kickoff Countdown Week 8

    The Vikings are heading for a double-dip across the pond after a big win, and the trip to Dublin marks something new for a soon to be 96-year-old whose seen it all. Plus, international fans show their purple pride and explain the Irish gameday experience. And Carleton's quarterback is facing the battle of his life off the field. How he's balancing chemo with play calls and inspiring teammates along the way.

    13 min

  2. SEP 19

    Kickoff Countdown Week 7 EXTRA - Tommy Watson Extended Interview

    A former gopher who grew up homeless and eventually earned a PhD. Tommy Wayson's story inspired a short film, and he believes sports can help aid in curing teen homelessness.

    7 min

  3. SEP 19

    Kickoff Countdown Week 7

    This week on kickoff countdown, a back-up Q-B battle between the Vikings and Bengals begs the question: who will seize the spotlight? Plus, meet the man motivating College and pro athletes as he overcomes a rare disease. and a Minnesota native returns home to take a spot under center with help from a familiar face.

    12 min

  4. SEP 12

    Kickoff Countdown Week 6 Extra: 1 on 1 with Gopher Jameson Geers

    He stayed his entire career and he is conquering. Jameson Geers is the Gophers pass catching tight end. He's now a senior, choosing Coach PJ Fleck and his teammates over the transfer portal with his parents standing right by his side.

    7 min

  5. SEP 12

    Kickoff Countdown Week 6

    The Vikings look to capitalize on a wild comeback win, how teammates are supporting the new star who missed practice for the maternity ward.A local family remembers their son and brother, a football player who made a splash and left the world too soon.And a Viking Lineman is a dual threat on the field and stage.

    12 min

  6. SEP 5

    Kickoff Countdown Week 5 - Nate Burleson Extended Interview

    Former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others.

    19 min

  7. SEP 5

    Kickoff Countdown Week 5

    All eyes on J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings head into Week One with high expectations. We go one on one with former NFL QBs Rich Gannon, Jim McMahon, Daunte Culpepper and Ryan Leaf for their take on Minnesota's new signal caller. Plus former Viking Nate Burleson shares his thoughts on the competitive NFC North, and a rare condition stopped a star athlete's competitive career. How he's using his battle to help others.

    13 min

  8. AUG 29

    Kickoff Countdown Week 4

    This week on Kickoff Countdown, Mike Max dives into the stories shaping the sports world—on and off the field. From somber reflections following the Annunciation church tragedy to the return of a hometown hero. A veteran chain gang member shares memories of a game-changing trade, and high school football kicks off with full force. All that and more, right here on Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max.

    13 min
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Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long.

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