Skol Stories: Robert Tate Looks Back On The Influence of Dennis Green and The Keys To Maintaining Long Standing Relationships

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Robert Tate to the show. Robert looks back on how a positive mindset set him up for success, why Dennis Green's ability to people manage was key, how he was given the nickname "Top Five" Tate, and why maintaining long lasting friendships are still…

Skol Stories: David Dixon Recants His Journey From Rugby To The NFL and His Second Act After Football

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes legendary Vikings Guard David Dixon to this week's show. David talks about growing up playing high level rugby in New Zealand, how a chance opportunity propelled him to a scholarship playing college football in America, why Dennis Green's college …

Skol Stories: Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema Updates Everyone On His Love Of The Game and Fond Memories Playing Alongside His Teammates

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes in longtime friend and Vikings sage "Benchwarmer" Bob Lurtsema. Bob looks back on his time with the Purple People Eaters, the keys to individual successes in the league, the camaraderie that led to team bonding, the importance of his "Viking Updat…

Skol Stories: Dixon Edwards Talks About The Mentality Needed To Win A Super Bowl and The Memories Of Playing For Superstar Coaches

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes former Vikings and Cowboys linebacker Dixon Edwards to the show. Dixon reflects on his early Big Ten gridiron successes at Michigan State, the pressure surrounding being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, the grind it took to become a 3x Super Bowl Ch…

Skol Stories: 50 Greatest Vikings Member's Paul Krause and Stu Voigt Look Back On Their Successes and The Evolution Of The Game

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week, Pete Bercich welcomes in two members of the "50 Greatest Vikings" historical team to the show. Tight End Stu Voigt and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Paul Krause join to share some of their favorite moments throughout the years as longtime members of the M…

Skol Stories: Brad Childress Reflects On Memorable Coaching Moments and The Personnel Who Made It all Worth It

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Paul Allen welcomes Vikings Coach Brad Childress to the show. Brad looks back on the influences of his long line of accomplished staff members, why making bold moves for big time players netted massive rewards year over year, how supporting grandchildren playing youth …

Skol Stories: Matthew Hatchette Opens Up About His 1998 Season Experiences and How Coaching High School Football Reignited His Passion For The Game

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Vikings Legend Matthew Hatchette to the show. Matthew reflects on how hard work and a positive mindset helped propel him to the NFL, what it was like being a part of the incredible 1998 Vikings receiving corps, how coaching 7-on-7 football helped …

Skol Stories: Carlester Crumpler On Living As A Legacy and His Memorable Moment With Head Coach Kevin O'Connell

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legend Carlester Crumpler to the show.  Carlester looks back on his time with the Vikings and the extremely talented roster he joined in 1999, the impact of seeing his father's experience as a professional athlete, …

Skol Stories: Mike Harris Loves Being A Coach and Staying Connected To The NFL

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legend Mike Harris to the show. Mike looks back on his time growing up in California, his favorite memories playing for both the Chargers and Vikings, the unfortunate health scare that pointed his life in a new dire…

Skol Stories: Mistral Raymond Finds Purpose In Life After Football By Supporting Local Communities and Giving Back To Those In Need

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome in Vikings Legend Mistral Raymond to the show. Mistral talks about how local support through tough times helped lift him to achieve his dreams, the growth of his love for travel which began at a young age, the impact of Har…