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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 anatomy of a bad loss
LockSimple

Oct 7, 2024

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The anatomy of a bad loss

Not all defeats are made equal in the NFL, which is why the Seahawks loss to the Giants on Sunday stung more than most.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Ode to an American hero 🦸‍♂️
LockSimple

Oct 4, 2024

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9 min read

Ode to an American hero 🦸‍♂️

I understand that Billy Joe Hobert broke the rules. I don't think he did anything truly wrong, though, and I'm so happy he's getting honored Saturday at Husky Stadium.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Am I becoming a Fisch fan?

Oct 2, 2024

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11 min read

Am I becoming a Fisch fan?

I've got a confession to make about my initial opinions of Jedd Fisch, and the importance of being willing to update your priors.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
✏️ You win some, you learn some
LockSimple

Oct 1, 2024

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7 min read

✏️ You win some, you learn some

Seattle's offense has a better coordinator and a game-breaking back. Now the Seahawks just need a defense to go with it.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The world's most reasonable fan
LockSimple

Oct 1, 2024

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6 min read

The world's most reasonable fan

I assume there are some people who are hopping mad about Washington's 3-2 record. I -- however -- am entirely too reasonable for such silliness.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
🚌 On the road: Piscataway, N.J.
LockSimple

Sep 27, 2024

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🚌 On the road: Piscataway, N.J.

The Huskies' first conferrence road game in the Big Ten is just an hour's drive ... if you live in Manhattan.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The kid is gonna' be all right 👍️

Sep 25, 2024

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12 min read

The kid is gonna' be all right 👍️

Julio Rodriguez is a hell of a player who made a terrible mistake at a crucial moment. I just don't think it's any more than that.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Seattle is making its layups
LockSimple

Sep 23, 2024

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6 min read

Seattle is making its layups

While the Seahawks opponents haven't been anything to write home about, you couldn't ask their record to be any better than what it is.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Easy like Sunday ... afternoon?
LockSimple

Sep 23, 2024

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6 min read

Easy like Sunday ... afternoon?

The Seahawks never trailed, and experienced only a couple of moments of real uncertainty as they improved to 3-0 for the eighth time in franchise history.

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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