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'Darnold went Darnold'

Oct 12, 2026

'Darnold went Darnold'

Every time Sam Darnold throws an interception I hear Chris Rock's voice talking about a tiger's natural inclinations.

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Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

Oct 7, 2026

Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

One national reporter consistently gets health updates on the Huskies, and he's happy to tell you how young Washington is.

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The snarl and the swagger

Oct 5, 2026

The snarl and the swagger

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and you can't have a dominant defense without battering a few opponents.

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Just trying to keep my head down

Oct 1, 2026

Just trying to keep my head down

One game into the conference season and Washington is in real trouble. I'm just glad our neighbors to the south haven't noticed.

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Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Sep 30, 2026

Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Vikings and Raiders thriving in end-of-half game management this season as well as a QB no one wants to talk about (for good reason).

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Two losses, two very different lessons

Sep 28, 2026

Two losses, two very different lessons

UW's Jedd Fisch has an issue telling time while life with Sam Darnold requires enduring the occasionally back-breaking turnover.

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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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The Seahawks reach their tipping point
LockSimple

Nov 1, 2024

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The Seahawks reach their tipping point

The next three games will determine not just the outcome of this season, but the trajectory of this franchise.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🔥 Fanning the flames of discontent 🔥

Oct 30, 2024

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🔥 Fanning the flames of discontent 🔥

Before we get to the renaissance of Russell Wilson, we've got to conduct a little bit of crowd control first in Seattle and then New York.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Still stuck in the middle

Oct 28, 2024

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Still stuck in the middle

The new defense is looking no more formidable than the old defense, and as a result, the Seahawks wind up stuffed in a locker whenever they face a real team.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🤝 Let's make a deal 🤝

Oct 25, 2024

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🤝 Let's make a deal 🤝

The Seahawks GM is once again wheeling and dealing, and I believe that willingness to make mid-season trades is an essential -- and surprising -- component to Seattle's success.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
How -- exactly -- did that happen?

Oct 23, 2024

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How -- exactly -- did that happen?

The real reason for the Seahawks' 20-point victory in Atlanta came as something of a surprise to me, and it's a great sign for what lies ahead.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
2 new coaches, 2 different situations

Oct 16, 2024

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2 new coaches, 2 different situations

Jedd Fisch took on a rebuilding process at Washington while Mike Macdonald was hired to make a good team great.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
📖 Test drive one of Danny's drafts

Oct 14, 2024

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📖 Test drive one of Danny's drafts

Instead of an out-of-office note, I thought I'd leave what I'm currently considering as a starting point for the book I'm writing about my stepfather.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
📝 Seahawks have a long to-do list
LockSimple

Oct 11, 2024

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📝 Seahawks have a long to-do list

What we learned over the last three games is that Seattle's defense is a long way from being fixed.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Careful what you wish for coach 🤬

Oct 9, 2024

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Careful what you wish for coach 🤬

In his ambition, Kalen DeBoer turned to a program whose fans he didn't really understand. After a loss to Vandy, he's getting an idea, though.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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