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We are going to suck at dying

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 15h

I wrote today about a looming crisis: How Americans are going to deal with death.

Link to read and to subscribe to my Substack for free:

open.substack.com/pub/thefrisc...

I'd like to speak to the manager.

We are going to suck at dying

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 15h

I wrote today about a looming crisis: How Americans are going to deal with death.

Link to read and to subscribe to my Substack for free:

open.substack.com/pub/thefrisc...

I'd like to speak to the manager.

The Vikings want J.J. McCarthy to play more like Carson Wentz. Can he do that?

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 2d

The Vikings have had success with a quick passing game with Carson Wentz. Can J.J. McCarthy do the same thing?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhe9...

Deciphering Kevin O'Connell's plan for J.J. McCarthy and his thoughts on Will Reichard's kick

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 5d

On Daily Delivery today, I broke down Kevin O'Connell's comments on the Vikings QB situation and what he said about Will Reichard's controversial kick.

Watch:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2DG...

Listen:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

RandBall: Will Reichard's kick looked good, and then it wasn't. Did it really hit an NFL camera wire?

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 6d

Won't someone think of the manosphere influencers?

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 6d

“I voted for none of this."

Prominent influencers, including Theo Von, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Schulz, are starting to distance themselves from the president they helped propel to the White House.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 6d

Can't believe I have to ask this, but it sure seemed like Will Reichard's potential game-tying field goal Sunday hit a wire and caromed off to the right.

More here:

www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

One of the game's most accurate kickers, Will Reichard missed a 51-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Cleveland. Upon replay, it looked as if the ball hit a camera wi...

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 7d

I wrote today at The Friscalating Dusklight about the one analog holdout I have in a digital world: physical copies of books.

open.substack.com/pub/thefrisc...

You cannot take my books

I've gone 99% digital in most cases. Books are a different story.

I've gone 99% digital in most cases. Books are a different story.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 7d

I wrote today at The Friscalating Dusklight about the one analog holdout I have in a digital world: physical copies of books.

open.substack.com/pub/thefrisc...

You cannot take my books

VIKINGS BREAKDOWN: Against all odds, Minnesota comes back for 21-17 win over Browns.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 7d

Got asked on the postgame pod about the kick Reichard missed potentially hitting a wire. I was like: "What?" But there seems to be video evidence.

Anyway, here's the postgame pod

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVa...

Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 7d

Wow. Got asked about this in the postgame pod and hadn't see the replay yet. Seems like there's no doubt?

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 7d

Does it hit the wire? You be the judge.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 7d

Recording a podcast before the noon games. Get your Vikings questions and comments lined up!

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 9d

The messages show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the possible deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, an infantry force that has dropped into combat zones in both World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan.

A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 9d

A development: left guard Donovan Jackson, who underwent left wrist surgery 11 days ago, is back at practice. Joe Huber still at left guard in OL drills at open portion.

Dallas Turner is back. No J.J. McCarthy in the rain.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 10d

Was 2015 the best year for Minnesota sports drafts?

www.startribune.com/minnesota-wi...

RandBall: Was 2015 the best year for Minnesota sports drafts?

Three Minnesota franchises had their trajectories altered for the better with their draft selections a decade ago.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 12d

Breaking down a tumultuous last few days for the Lynx with @cassidyhett.bsky.social, including Napheesa Collier's strong comments about WNBA leadership:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Is...

Lynx star Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA: "We have the worst leadership in the world"

Lynx star Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA: "We have the worst leadership in the world"

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 12d

Breaking down a tumultuous last few days for the Lynx with @cassidyhett.bsky.social, including Napheesa Collier's strong comments about WNBA leadership:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Is...