Skol Stories: Corbin Lacina Carried Life Lessons And His Minnesota Roots To The NFL And Beyond

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich sits down with former locker mate and Vikings Legend Corbin Lacina.  Corbin talks about how he embraced playing football at Cretin-Derham Hall after the tragic loss of his father, why perseverance served him well at Augustana University, how being thrust onto the Buffalo Bills Super Bowl team was an eye-opening experience, why playing with some of his heroes at the Minnesota Vikings was a blessing on and off the field and how family came first both then and now.  All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich sits down with Vikings receiving Legend Dr. Leo Lewis III. Dr. Lewis chronicles his current journey as an author digging through his father's legacy that is still paying dividends to this day.  Plus, Pete and Leo review his familial connection to legendary coach Bud Grant, why his days both growing up around and playing in the CFL set him on his NFL trajectory, how teammates were the keys to happiness at each level, and why Jerry Burns belief solidified his successful NFL career in Minnesota. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich reconnects with Vikings kicking Legend Greg Joseph. Greg breaks down his journey to America as a young boy, how a chance encounter kicking a football helped him find a new opportunity for his future, why working hard and determination served him all throughout his football career, he breaks down his process on how he stays focused in high pressure moments, looks back at his role in the biggest come back in NFL history and sets his sights on the possibilities ahead for his family and his future. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich reconnects with Vikings linebacking Legend Chad Greenway. Chad looks back on the life lessons learned growing up on the farm in South Dakota, his long friendship with former teammate Ben Leber, the talented coaches and players who impacted his career, the importance of playing his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings and the hurdles of navigating today's sports landscape as a parent. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes in longtime college and pro football coach Kennedy Polamalu to the show. Kennedy documents his early upbringing in American Samoa, how immigrating to California led to a lifetime to of opportunities in athletics, why the idea of "family" anchors him in everything he does, what it takes to make it as a professional coach for more than three decades in both collegiate and pro football, and how his nephew, Troy Polamalu, and his Samoan colleagues are bringing American Football to a new generation of players. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Pro Football Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel to tonight's program. From early on belief by his mother to his playing days in Minnesota, Randall dissects how his passion for football in Arizona kept him out of trouble, led to some of the richest relationships in his life, his new found appreciation for the competitors he faced and why battling with John Randle day-in-and-day-out helped him make it to Canton, Ohio in 2009. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

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 key long after his playing days are done. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

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 coaching experience gave David his opportunity in Minnesota, and how his time in Minnesota has helped both himself and his family find their identities in life.  All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.