Nicknamed "Ducky" and "Bunny" by radio colleague Dan Cole mocking their blissful approach to the local sports scene, Paul Allen and Jeff Dubay are the destination for sports talk weekday mornings in the Upper Midwest. With three hours to fill daily, you are likely to hear some grandstanding, front running, erroneous predictions, outrageous takes, and on occasion insightful analysis by the team whose show is dubbed the "love covenant".
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Feeling his oats after an apparent accurate Super Bowl prediction (actually he gave himself a fall back position by also saying the Patriots could win in a close game), Ducky claimed Memphis would beat Tennessee in mens basketball by nine points or more "they may put an ass whippin' on someone".
Final Score: Tennessee 66 Memphis 62 |
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Selling some hope and hype to Vikings fans prior to the 2007 season, P.A. had a big opinion on new TE Visanthe Shiancoe suggesting he would stretch the field with his speed and passing catching skills.
2007 Stats: 27 catches and 1 touchdown |
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Ducky added to his legacy of bunk predictions by stating the Miami Heat would win the NBA title. Results: The Heat got swept in the first round of the playoffs. |
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At the beginning of the 2006 NFL season P.A. stated the Green Bay Packers had "no chance" of having a better record than the Vikings. Final records: Packers 8-8 Vikings 6-10 |
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Ducky claimed he had some inside connections with the Cowboys and it was a "mortal lock" that Norv Turner would be their next coach. Dallas Cowboys new head coach: Wade Phillips |
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Continuing the puzzling "benefit of the doubt factor", Allen and Dubay predicted a Vikings win over the three-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. Final Score: Patriots 37 Vikings 7
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Another "Ducky definitive" as he predicted the Gopher football team would beat Purdue by two touchdowns. Final score: Purdue 27, Minnesota 21 |
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In speaking with color analyst Bert Blyleven about the struggles of Twins DH Rondell White, Dubay said, "If anybody out there is worried about or wondering if Rondell White is going to hit, I think that's wasted energy. The guys career numbers, the guys track record speaks for itself. I just don't think there's any reason for concern with Rondell White". Batting average with the Twins: .182
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Throughout the spring, Ducky stated with certainty that Flip Saunders would lead his team (Detroit Pistons) to an NBA championship. Apparently the tentacles of "Loserville USA" have a long reach as Flip and the Pistons failed to even make it to the finals. |
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In typical grandstanding fashion Paul Allen stated the following, "San Antonio ain't going down 3-1...you watch Tim Duncan tonight ladies and gentleman, San Antonio will beat those Spurs (he meant Mavs) tonight as a little underdog." Final Score: Maverick 123 Spurs 118 |
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Ironic indignation after the Star Tribune missed on the Dan Monson termination story. "I'm really, really getting sick of-of-of sloppy journalism. Of people who throw something out there that is not completely factual." |
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Radio guest Senator Dick Day (Rep-Owatonna) was interrupted as he ridiculed the Gopher football program during stadium talk with "WOW"... "Jeez"... "STOP THAT"! |
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Suggested the 2006 Minnesota Twins one through three hitters were as prodigious of a lineup as any in the major leagues. |
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Described Gopher football coach Glen Mason as "a great coach, he's not elite-he's close but he's not elite, but he's a great coach. His preparation coming in to the season is second to none." |
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The boys were chomping at the bit to put Senator Larry Pogemiller in a "box" after his erroneous statements regarding college football naming endorsements. The interview included Dubay calling out his guest as a hypocrite for suggesting naming rights were unseemly yet could possible endorse them if the dollar amount was larger. His Dan Rather moment; "What is it Senator"? |
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Regarding the Fran Foley resume flap, "I know for a fact, Fran Foley does completely have the backing of Zigi Wilf. His job is absolutely not in jeopardy over this." |
