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Happy Hour with John Gaskins

Happy Hour with John Gaskins

By: John Gaskins
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  • FULL SHOW: Jacks & Yotes dream football scenarios and Prep Hoops talk with Nate Kaeding

    FULL SHOW: Jacks & Yotes dream football scenarios and Prep Hoops talk with Nate Kaeding
    Feb 18 2026
    For a decade, North Dakota State officials, (some) Bison fans, and prominent Fargo media dreamed of the Bison graduating from the dominance of the FCS to a new life in higher stakes FBS. Now, it is a reality, with the "pinch me" moment coming on Tuesday, when Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez and other league officials toured Fargo and the NDSU campus on Tuesday and, predictably, had glowing things to say. In just over six months, the Bison will be mixing it up with teams like UNLV, New Mexico Air Force, Hawaii, San Jose State, Wyoming, UTEP, and Northern Illinois. In some cases, they'll be going to those places. And some of those games will be on national TV regularly. The Bison are expected to "win, baby, win" right away. Should they win big, they might be playing in primetime on FOX for the league title and maybe even a G6-saved spot in the College Football Playoff. Should this make South Dakota State and USD envious? Should it make their school leaders hellbent on putting the resources in place to attract FBS leagues in the coming years? Which league would be most attractive — Mountain West, American, or the newly Sac'd-Up MAC? Or with only two combined national titles — both at SDSU — should the Jackrabbits and Coyotes put their time and energy into only competing for easier-to-attain Missouri Valley Football Conference and national titles forever and ever and ever? Should they win at least one national title before feeling like it is time to take the plunge? That's the focus of Wednesday's "John-o-logue" on "Happy Hour with John Gaskins." The host gives his opinions and delivers some feedback from the fans of both teams. Then, a conversation with Nate Kaeding, Midwest Sports Plus Prep Hoops Analyst. The former Div. I assistant coach and USF associate head coach — now the Sanford Sports Academy basketball coordinator in Sioux Falls — has been on the call for dozens of local games this season, including Tuesday's showdown between the top two teams in boys Class AA, No. 1 Lincoln and No. 2 Roosevelt. The Patriots controlled most of the game and won 59-47, making them still the undisputed top team in the state and championship favorite. But did Tuesday prove they are a slam dunk to hoist the hardware in Rapid City? What other Class AA boys teams can make things interesting in March? Is Class AA girls an absolute two-horse between No. 1 Brandon Valley and No. 2 O'Gorman? Same question for Boys Class A, with No. 1 West Central and No. 2 Sioux Falls Christian appearing to be on a state final collision course? By the way, Midwest Sports Plus will carry the Lincoln boys game at Jefferson on Friday, along with the Spearfish-Brandon Valley doubleheader, plus Saturday's Spearfish-Harrisburg doubleheader. Next week, all doubleheaders: Brandon Valley at Mitchell (Tuesday), Mitchell at O'Gorman (Thursday), and Huron at Brandon Valley (Friday). The Happy Hour host will be on the call for the latter two twin bills. It's not too late to jump in on the prep hoops fun and get all the games with the Midwest Sports Plus app. Find out how at midwestsportsplus.com.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • John-o-logue: Jacks & Yotes dream football scenario for five years from now

    John-o-logue: Jacks & Yotes dream football scenario for five years from now
    Feb 18 2026
    For a decade, North Dakota State officials, (some) Bison fans, and prominent Fargo media dreamed of the Bison graduating from the dominance of the FCS to a new life in higher stakes FBS. Now, it is a reality, with the "pinch me" moment coming on Tuesday, when Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez and other league officials toured Fargo and the NDSU campus on Tuesday and, predictably, had glowing things to say. In just over six months, the Bison will be mixing it up with teams like UNLV, New Mexico Air Force, Hawaii, San Jose State, Wyoming, UTEP, and Northern Illinois. In some cases, they'll be going to those places. And some of those games will be on national TV regularly. The Bison are expected to "win, baby, win" right away. Should they win big, they might be playing in primetime on FOX for the league title and maybe even a G6-saved spot in the College Football Playoff. Should this make South Dakota State and USD envious? Should it make their school leaders hellbent on putting the resources in place to attract FBS leagues in the coming years? Which league would be most attractive — Mountain West, American, or the newly Sac'd-Up MAC? Or with only two combined national titles — both at SDSU — should the Jackrabbits and Coyotes put their time and energy into only competing for easier-to-attain Missouri Valley Football Conference and national titles forever and ever and ever? Should they win at least one national title before feeling like it is time to take the plunge? That's the focus of Wednesday's "John-o-logue" on "Happy Hour with John Gaskins." The host gives his opinions and delivers some feedback from the fans of both teams.
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    34 mins
  • Prep Hoops with Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus TV analyst & Sanford Sports Academy coordinator)

    Prep Hoops with Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus TV analyst & Sanford Sports Academy coordinator)
    Feb 18 2026
    The former Div. I assistant coach and USF associate head coach — now the Sanford Sports Academy basketball coordinator in Sioux Falls — has been on the call for dozens of local games this season, including Tuesday's showdown between the top two teams in boys Class AA, No. 1 Lincoln and No. 2 Roosevelt. The Patriots controlled most of the game and won 59-47, making them still the undisputed top team in the state and championship favorite. But did Tuesday prove they are a slam dunk to hoist the hardware in Rapid City? What other Class AA boys teams can make things interesting in March? Is Class AA girls an absolute two-horse between No. 1 Brandon Valley and No. 2 O'Gorman? Same question for Boys Class A, with No. 1 West Central and No. 2 Sioux Falls Christian appearing to be on a state final collision course? By the way, Midwest Sports Plus will carry the Lincoln boys game at Jefferson on Friday, along with the Spearfish-Brandon Valley doubleheader, plus Saturday's Spearfish-Harrisburg doubleheader. Next week, all doubleheaders: Brandon Valley at Mitchell (Tuesday), Mitchell at O'Gorman (Thursday), and Huron at Brandon Valley (Friday). The Happy Hour host will be on the call for the latter two twin bills. It's not too late to jump in on the prep hoops fun and get all the games with the Midwest Sports Plus app. Find out how at midwestsportsplus.com.
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    27 mins
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